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Farming & the land, 1865

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The Pastoral Valuations

Empire · Thursday 2 February 1865 · page 2

In a former article we directed attention to that portion of the proceedings before the Select Committee on Pastoral Leases which related to the propriety or otherwise of…

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How to Make Good Butter. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Thursday 2 February 1865 · page 5

Sir,—I enclose you an extract from a London publication, received by last mail. As a great deal too much salt, to my and others taste, has lately been manisfest in the colonial butter, the advice therein may be of use…

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On the Parasitic Origin of Pleuro. Pneumonia in Cattle. to the Editor of the [?]O[?]

Empire · Thursday 2 February 1865 · page 8

Sir-—Oblige me by publishing the following in your columus. My report on p[?]earc-paeumonia has already been published in the 'Medical Journal and I intended to have published these observations at the same time…

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A Reconnoitring Party. (From the New Zealander's Own Correspondent.) WANGANUI (Camp Alexandra Farm), January 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 February 1865 · page 5

SINCE the dispatch of my last communication I have little to add beyong the regular diary report from camp, by which means, I imagine, I can the more readily convey a definite idea of current events…

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Hints to Cattle-feeders. Furz[?] and Gorse As Fodder

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 February 1865 · page 3

An ingenious country gentleman of Ireland—one Mr. John Walsh, of Stedalt, Balbriggan, in the province f Leinster—has recently suggested an entirely novel plan, by the adoption of which cattle may be fattened…

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The History of a Quarter of Wheat. (From the Mark Lane Express, November 21.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 February 1865 · page 8

BUT who ever heard of such a history?—the history of a quarter of wheat, and moreover supposed to be written by itself, and recently discovered in, or brought to light from, the archives of a practical…

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Horse and Cattle Market. [Burt and Co.]

Empire · Saturday 4 February 1865 · page 3

The sale of numerous country lots during the week from Shoalhaven. Kiama. Wollongong, Pit[?] Town, and Camdon, amongst which 10 of Mr. Charlos Dixon's, from Shoalhaven, realised from £8 to £305, each. The demands at present are…

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Hints to Cattle-feeders. Furze and Gorse As Fodder

Sydney Mail · Saturday 4 February 1865 · page 12

AN ingenious country gentleman of Ireland—one Mr. John Walsh, of Stedalt, Balbriggan, in the province of Leinster—has recently suggested an entirely novel plan, by the adoption of which cattle may be fattened…

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A Reconnoitring Party. Wanganui (Camp Alexandra Farm), January 12

Sydney Mail · Saturday 4 February 1865 · page 11

SINCE the dispatch of my last communication I have little to add beyond the regular diary report from camp, by which means. I imagine, I can the more readily convey a definite idea of current events…

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Sheep, in Van Loads

Empire · Monday 6 February 1865 · page 6

Will be conveyed at Owner's risk, at 7d. per mile, per waggons…

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An Embryo Industry Which Will Prove of Second Importance to That of Our Staple Export—wool. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1865 · page 2

SIR,—I beg leave, through the medium of your journal again to draw tho attention of the colonists to the autheaticated fact that portions of this colony are pre-omineatly adapted for the successful cultivation of the sugar ca[?]e;…

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Central Criminal Court.—monday. Special Adjourned Sittings. (Before his Honor the Chief Justice and a mixed jury.) Cattle Stealing

Empire · Tuesday 7 February 1865 · page 2

Mary Ann Farrell surrendered to her bail, and was arraigned for that she did, on the 27th June, 1864, feloniously and unlawfully steal, at Pitt Water, thirteen cows, thirteen oxen, and thirteen calves, the propert of…

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Central Criminal Court.—tuesday. (Before his Honor the Chief Justice and a mixed jury.) Cattle Stealing—second Day

Empire · Wednesday 8 February 1865 · page 2

Henry Bell, butcher, Pitt-street, deposed that the bones just shown to him were the bones, of young animals, but principally of calves. Daniel M'Glone, recalled by Mr. Isaacs: The bones…

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Rust [?]In[?] Wheat. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1865 · page 5

SIR,—Many suggestions from various persons in this[?] colony having appeared in your valuable newspaper pointing out the injurious effect of the rust in wheat, and means to prevent it, permit me, through the…

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Wool Market

Sydney Mail · Saturday 11 February 1865 · page 12
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Last sales terminated on 15th December, Notwithstanding the reduction in the rates of discount, the support given by dealers was unusually small, and had no manufacturers and…

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Commercial. Wool Market

Empire · Saturday 11 February 1865 · page 5

The wool sales closod on December 15th. The total number of bales catalogued were 79,269, of whioh about 5000 second-hand were held over. At the opening of the sales,…

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Horse and Cattle Report. [Burt and Co.]

Empire · Saturday 11 February 1865 · page 3

The horse market has not been so woll supplied with useful broken-In horses. Domands are still brisk for anything with subtance and quality. Cart stock are still dull of sale, with little or no demand. Buggy pairs and good…

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Law and Police. Central Criminal Court. Monday. Special Adjourned Sittings. Before the Chief Justice and a mixed jury. Cattle Stealing

Sydney Mail · Saturday 11 February 1865 · page 11

Mary Ann Farrell was indicted for having, at Pittwater, on the 27th June last year, stolen thirteen cows, oxen, and calves, the property of one James Th[?]rry. Mr. Holroyd conducted the case for the Crown. The…

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Wool Market

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 15 February 1865 · page 97

Last sales terminated on 15th December. Notwithstanding the reduction in the rates of discount, the support given by dealers was unusually small, and had no manufacturers and…

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