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Farming & the land, 1913

1,761 stories in Riverina's papers · page 13 of 89

Farm Sale at Illabo

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 2

At Junee on Saturday, Messrs T. C Humphrys (Junee) and Dulhunty Bros (Illabo) offered for sale by auction. at O'Donnell's Hotel. a farm of…

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Wool

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 4

A. M. L. and F Co. Ltd., report:— Since the close of the auctions the supplies available for private sale have been small, which is only to be…

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Shearing Stud Sheep. a Test Case

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 2

The question whether a shearer engaged at a daily wage can claim to be paid for the days on which he cannot shear because the sheep are wet, came…

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Commercial Sydney Wool and Produce

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 4

John Bridge and Coy., Ltd., report:—Tallow:—At the start of proceedings the demand was rather restricted, and values were 5s to 10s lower. Closing…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Platform. Objective

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 1

(a) The return of members to Parliament having a practical knowledge of country districts and requirements generally…

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Commercial. Farm Sale at Illabo

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 4

At Junee on Saturday, Messrs. T. C. Humphrys (Junee) and Dulhunty Bros. (Illaho) offcred for sale by auction a farm of 450 acres, por. 148…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 2

A general meeting of the Wagga branch of the above association will take place on Saturday, March 1st, at 2.30 p.m. The business includes…

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Farmers and Settlers Platform. Objective

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 1

(a) The return of members to Parliament having a practical knowledge of country districts and requirements generally…

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The Irrigation Area Vigorous Growth of Lucerne. Dairying Making Steady Progress

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 4

According to the fortnightly report of the Commissioner for Water Conservation and Irrigation, 1846 acres have been irrigated at Yanco during…

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The Farm. Concentrated Feeding Stuffs. the Composition of Seeds

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 6

An analysis of a feed will give the percentage amounts of water, protein, fat, nitrogen-free extract, fiber and ash…

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The old-time Farmer

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 3

When on the modern farm one sees a man perched up comfortably enough on a seat from which he directs a team of great draught horses, which haul a…

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Cattle Before Farmers

The Worker · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 17

Dear Worker,— As one of the many tenant farmers in this district who are being, and have been, turned off to make room for the…

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Alleged Wheat Theft

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 2

Ernest Gerald Conway and George Stubbs were charged before Mr. J. D. Walker, C.M. at the Wagga Police Court on Tuesday, with, in company, stealing…

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Commercial Sydney Wool and Produce

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 4

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report:—That the wool market continues from at prices recorded in Sydney last week is evidenced by recent fairly substantial…

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Whole Family Murdered. a Farmer's Crime. Rome

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 2

A land-owner named Frasca murdered his wife and his father-in-law and three other relatives at Alatri, Italy, and then disappeared. He has…

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Breeds of Poultry Laying Averages at Wagga Experiment Farm

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 4

These averages are compiled from the daily number of eggs laid and the daily count of fowls in each yard. Broody hens are allowed for, a week…

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Warwick Farm Races. a Mixed Day's Sport.—Some Reversals of Form.—Salarino and Adgio Win the Double.—Cool Air Takes the Welter

The Worker · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 7

The fact of Ascot racing the same afternoon had the effect of considerably lessening the attendance at the "Farm." The track was good going and…

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Sheep and Lambs

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 4

Messrs. Badgery Brothers, Sydney, report that d[?]ing the past week supplies of sheep and lambs coming forward to Flemington market have been much lighter, and, with…

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Commercial. WOOL

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 4

Messrs. John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report:— Another quiet week has been experienced in the trade. Prices romain practically…

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Albury Special Sheep Sale

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 2

Dalgety and Co., Ltd., held their February special sale at Albury an Friday, 21st February, when they yarded 32,500 store sheep to a splendid…

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