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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1912

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AGRICULTURAL. 53 Up-to-date Farming. An Example from Riverina

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 6

THE irregular and unforeseen attacks of the elements, to which fanners in this State are subject, are largely responsible for a state of mind which makes…

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A Week with Lions. On a Rhodesian Farm

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 3

Only think of it! We have had a most exciting week with lions. I thrill at the mere thought. We were calmly seated at breakfast—just, as anyone might be in…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 2

The General Secretary advises all branches of the following dates fixed by the executive in connection with the next annual conference:…

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Aviator Sued. Flew Over Dairy Herd. an Interesting Verdict. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 2

A novel case was before the District Court to-day, when Hugh Byrne, dairyman, of Waterloo, sued William Hart, the Australian aviator, claiming…

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Wheat

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 4

Private cables state that the London and Liverpool wheat markets are firmer, in view of heavy purchases on French account. Sydney wheat…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 7

These notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L., Trefle, Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the…

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Dead Sheep and Thousands of Crows

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 6

Wantabadgery Estate (says a Junee correspondent), which last September shore about 50,000 sheep, is said to have lost 25,000 head from dry…

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Sydney Wool and Produce Market

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 5

Schute, Bell, and Co., Ltd., report under date 6th May, that the London sales have closed firmly, an encouraging feature being the fact that…

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Sheep in Transit. Less of Weight on Rail

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 7

The loss of weight in transit to Sydney was the subject of observation by the sheep and wool expert in connection with certain consignments last…

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Aviator Hart in Court Successful Claim for Damages. Buzz of Aeroplane Frightens Cattle

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 5

In the District Court la Sydney on Thursday, before Judge Backhouse, the Australian aviator, William E. Hart, was summoned by Hugh Byrne,…

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The Farm. Irrigation or Constant Cultivation

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 3

The following experience of an American grower related in the "Rural New Yorker" draws attention to the immense value of soil…

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Agricultural. Up-to-date Farming

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 7

The irregular and unforeseen attacks of the elements, to which farmers in this State are subject, are largely responsible for a state of mind…

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Lessons From Wagga District Farms As Seen by Victorian Pressman. and Explained to Victorian Farmers

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 8

This week's issue of the Melbourne "Leader" contains two interesting illustrated articles under the caption of "Progressive Farming in the…

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The Value of Irrigation. Fodder Crops and Ensilage

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 8

On the flats of the Murrumbidgee river, a few miles below Wagga, Mr. J. W. Shepherd, of Gobbagumbalin. is conducting a highly successful…

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Farming and Sheepbreeding

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 3

Sheepbreeding in conjunction with agriculture is a science to which up-to-date farmers in Australia are now directing their attention. A South…

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Wool Report

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1912 · page 2

Hill, Clark and Co., Sydney, report (May 9):—On Thursday we submitted a catalogue of [?] bales and included a fair proportion of autumn…

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Sydney Wool Market

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 3

Dalgety and Company, Ltd., wool salesmen, Sydney, report as follows under date of 9th inst.:—Substantial catalogues aggregating 24,500 bales, were offered in…

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Commercial. Wool. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 2

Messrs. Hill, Clark and Co., Ltd., report:— On Thursday we submitted a catalogue of 1,101 bales and included…

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Commercial the Markets. Wheat. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 2

Bright milling wheat realised equal to 4/4 a bushel, Sydney. The early sales on that basis totalled 5000 bags. Nothing was to-day learned by…

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Wheat Lands. Must be Used. SYDNEY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture says that in the near future, the State will not tolerate large areas of wheat, lands existing within a workable…

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