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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1908

1,346 stories in Riverina's papers · page 57 of 68

Weather and Crops

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 1

The last few hot days have had a very marked influence on the crops in this district. Evidences of rain came up on Saturday evening last, but got away…

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The Rock. Farmers and Settlers' Association

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 1

A meeting of the Rock branch of the F. sad S. Association was held at the King's Own Hotel on Saturday afternoon. The President (Mr. J. Condon)…

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Dairying on Darbalara Estate. Its Rise and Progress

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 2

The butter factory is a splendid building, and its situation is all that could be desired. It is about 50 feet in length, on concrete foundation…

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The Wheat Commission

The Worker · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 31

The Wheat Commission has presented a progress report to the South Australian Parliament. Amongst its recommendations are the following:—That an…

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Commercial. Sydney Wool Market

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 4

Schute Bell and Co., wool aud produce brokers, Sydney, report under, date 3rd November:—Very satisfactory clearances of wool have been…

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Wool

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 6

Dalgety and Co., Ltd., submitted over 5000 bales, including a number of well-known brands. A strong market prevailed, especially for best…

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Commercial. Wool Reports

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 5

Winchcombe, Carson and Co., Ltd., report tinder date 3rd Nov. —Outside the few wools suitable for America our catalogue…

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Commercial. Wool. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 3

Schute, Bell and Co. Ltd., report:— Very satisfactory clearances of wool have been effected during the past fortnight, competition continuing animated for all…

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At Agriculture, Etc. the Wheat Market

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 10

There arc Indications that the world's wheat market will be firm or some time. An English writer In the “Mark Lane Express” of August 24 is of opinion…

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Farm and Station

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 2

Two valuable Tumut river properties, adjoining, are in the market (says the Gundagai "Times".) They are the estates that have been for many…

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On Farm and Station

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 2

Shearing will be finished in this district next week. Many bullocks have been lost at Gilgandra through eating variegated…

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For the Farmer. Lecture by Mr. Sutton. (Continued.)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 11

The great value of organic matter was graphically shown by pictures of results obtained with the same on different portions of…

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On a Canadian Farm. the Daily Life

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 3

E. Nottingham writes in the “Daily News” of August 14:— From my room I can look down In summer into the leafy coolness of a…

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Farm and Garden Original Articles. (All Rights Reserved) Chrysanthemum Rust

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 2

There are many amateurs who have observed light brown specks or blotches appearing, often in great abundance, on the under surface of…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson and Co. Ltd. report, November 3:—Outside the few wools suitable for America our catalogue contained very few clips of…

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The Markets. Wool Market

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 2

Winchcombe, Curson and Co., Ltd., report, under date 3rd November :—Outside this few wools suitable for America, our catalogue contained very few clips of…

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Prize for Growing Crops

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 2

In connection with the prize given by the M.P. and A.A. for the best growing crop in the district, Mr. G. Lindon, the judge commenced his…

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Experimental Farms

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 2

In reply to questions by .Mr. Briner, in the legislative Assembly, with references to the establishment of an experimental farm at the Dorrigo, Mr. Perry,…

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Crop Competition

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 2

Mr. Geo. Lindon, who wag appointed judge for the growing crop competition, held under the auspices of the M.P.A. Association, reports that there were 14…

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Diseased Cattle

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 November 1908 · page 4

Senior Constable Bath reported that for the quarter coding September 30, five head of cattle were found to be suffering from tuberculosis and…

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