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Farming & the land, 1861

142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 8

Pastoral of the Bishop of Poictiers Against Louis Napoleon

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 22 May 1861 · page 2

The following are extracts from the address of the Bishop of Poictiers, referred to in the Moniteur:— The last foundation of our hopes (says the…

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Ajax Among the Sheep. (From the Saturday Review, March 10.)

Empire · Wednesday 29 May 1861 · page 2

HEAVEN has made some men warriors, says the Greek poet, and has given other men a tongue. Within the last week Prince Napoleon has established a claim to be considered a conquerer, if…

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My Little Farm

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 1 June 1861 · page 2

This last defeat makes things look queer, I really feel alarm, So now my promise I will keep, And seek " my little farm…

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Prevention of Cattle Stealing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 June 1861 · page 5

In compliance with an advertisement, inviting the attendance of "all those favourable to the establishment of an association for the suppression and prevention of cattle stealing, on a permanent basis," a…

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Prevention of Cattle Stealing

Sydney Mail · Saturday 8 June 1861 · page 2

IN compliance with an advertisement, inviting the attendance of "all those favourable to the establishment of an association for the suppression and prevention of cattle stealing, on a permanent basis," a…

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London Wool Report. April, 1861

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 June 1861 · page 5

Since the close of our last sales the few contracts made have been chiefly for export, the qualities taken being for the most part Cape, which, at the earlier portion of the March sales,…

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London Wool Sales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 June 1861 · page 3

SALE of 218 bales, by Mr. HENRY P. [?], Tuesday, 19th March:— EX yimeira (Moreton Bay wool): St. Clair, 17 at 31d, 3 at 28½d…

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Pastoral of the Bishop Op Cloyne

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 12 June 1861 · page 4

The Lenten Address of the Right Rev. Dr. Keane is published by the Irish newspapers. It contains an expression of his Lordship's views as to the use of clerical influence:…

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London Wool Report. April 1861

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 12 June 1861 · page 2

Since the close of our last sales the low tracts made have been chiefly for export, the qualities taken being for the most, part Cape, which, at the earlier portion of the March sales…

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London Wool Report—april 1861

Empire · Thursday 13 June 1861 · page 5

Since the cloes of our last sales the few contracts made have been chiefly for export, the quslities taken being or the most part Cape, which at the esrl[?]er portion of the March sales were much depressed, and a profit or a ld to 1½d was readily ch[?]…

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London Wool Sales

Empire · Friday 14 June 1861 · page 8

SALE of 108 bales, by HENRY P. HHUGHES, March 18th, 1861:-Ex Viles: 8t, Clair, 18 at 31d, 3 at 28½d. Ex Marquis of argyle: W. B. Tooth ofer [?] 19 at…

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The Portfolio. the Farmer's Funeral

Sydney Mail · Saturday 22 June 1861 · page 3

Fory me under the old yew tree, In the spot where my fathers lie, With the crowd of my head to the nether sea, And my face to the open sky ;…

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Pastoral of the Bishop of Elphin

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 26 June 1861 · page 3

The Right Rev. Dr. Gillooly, Bishop of Elphin, in Pastoral, has ordered the collection of Peter's Pence in his diocese. The collection will be made in each chapel of the diocese on the…

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Produce Market. Wool, Tallow, Hides, &c

Sydney Mail · Saturday 29 June 1861 · page 8

Messrs. Mort and Co. held on Thursday their weekly produce sale. The quantity of wool offered was 32 bales, all of which was sold. The wool market is a little firmer, and although we…

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Mr. Robertson and Separation. (From the Pastoral Times, June 21.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 July 1861 · page 2

WE may count upon the support of at least one Minister in any efforts we may make to obtain separation; at least, if consistency is a Ministerial virtue, of which, perhaps, we had better not be too confident. In one…

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The Rot in Sheep, and the Views of German Naturalists. (From the Mark Lane Express, April 15.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 July 1861 · page 3

So much has recently been said and written on the rot, or bane,—in sheep, that, were it not for the great importance of the subject, and the absence of any authoritative teaching by the professors at the Royal…

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London Wool Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 July 1861 · page 1

Notwithstanding the extreme quietness in our market since the March sales, and the general complaint from the manufacturing districts of the dullness of trade, the attendance…

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A Dry Country Under Skilful Treatment. (From the South Australian Farm and Garden.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 July 1861 · page 2

THE process of constructing an irrigation tank embankment is only applicable on ground of irregular surface. A tract which is actually hilly not only affords facilities for such works, but derives peculiar…

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A Dry Country Under Skilful Treatment. (From the South Australian farm and Garden.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 July 1861 · page 8

THE process of constructing an irrigation tank embankment is only applicable on ground of irregular surface. A tract which is actually hilly not only affords facilities for such works, but derives peculiar…

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London Wool Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 July 1861 · page 5

Notwithstanding the extreme quietness in our market since the March sales, and the general complaint from the manufacturing districts of the dulness of trade, the attendance…

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