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Farming & the land, 1869

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Wool Report

Empire · Tuesday 11 May 1869 · page 3

The wool sales closed on 24th March, without recovery; the decline gradually settled into a general reduction of ld. to l½d., then to 2d. per lb., verging upon the most depressed portion of last August…

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Arrival of the English Mail at Adelaide. the Irysh Church Bill Carried in the House of Commons. Wool Steady at Last Sales. Renewed Uneasiness Between France and Belgium. Creation of Life Peerages in England. Prince Abthur in Ireland. Don Ferdinand Refuses to Accept the Spanish Crown. Resignation of Mr. Reverdy Johnson. Attempt to Assassinate the Viceroy of Egypt. Destructive Fire at the Cape of Good Hope

Empire · Tuesday 11 May 1869 · page 3

The branch mail steamer from King George's Sound arrived at Adelaide yesterday afternoon. Our correspondent telegraphs that Mr…

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The Late Wool Show. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 May 1869 · page 2

SIR,—I notice, with much surprise, in your issue of the 6th instant, that in your account of the results of the wool exhibition, you state that the wool shewn by me in the AA class, number 135, for ewe-hogget…

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Which Colony Grows the Best Wool. (From the Dubbe Dispatch, May 7.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 May 1869 · page 2

"WHICH colony grows the best wool?" is a question which the Australasian puts in his issue of the 1st instant, and answers—"Neither—it's a drawn wool battle!" It is not often that the Australasian gets astray, but be is…

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Beet Sugar Farming

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 May 1869 · page 3

WE extract from the London Times of the 13th February and subsequent days, the following communications sent to that journal on the subject of beet cultivation:…

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Pastoral

Sydney Mail · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 8

IN its weekly stock report the Dubbo Dispatch of the 7th instant says:— Steadily on wards to the fattening of stock, to the improved condition of sheep, and to the better appearance of…

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Wool Sales

Empire · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 3

The first series of the Colonial Wool Sales, which commenced on the 25th February, term nated on March, 24, The attendance of buyers was large, but the biddings were low, and prices for most. descriptions…

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Which Colony Grows the Best Wool

Sydney Mail · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 8

"WHICH colony grows the best wool ?" is a question which the Australasian pute in his issue of the 1st instant, and answers—"Neither—it's a drawn wool battle!" It is not often that the Australasian gets astray, but he is…

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Beet Sugar Farming

Sydney Mail · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 9

WE extract from the London Times of the 13th February and subsequent days, the following communications sent to that journal on the subject of [?]eet t cultivation :—…

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The Flooded-out Farmer

Sydney Punch · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 4

SCENE: A room in a farm-house on the Hawkesbury, two men discovered in bed. Time, 5 o'clock a.m. Dick (loquitur): I say, Sam, it's a coming down pretty smart. Jest get up and see how the river looks. Sam (rising and going to the window): Rising fast, my oath. It'll be over the banks in a few…

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The Pastoral Letter of the Archbishop and Bishops of the Province, Assembled in the Second Provincial Council of Australia, Held at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne, in the Year of Our Lord, 1869. to the Faithful Clergy and Laity Under Our Jurisdiction

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 9

DEARLY BELOVED IN JESUS CHRIST,—The Second Provincial Council of Australia has just closed its sessions, held, as we trust, under the guidance and blessing of God's Holy Spirit; and…

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Wool Sales. (From Our London Correspondent.)

Empire · Monday 17 May 1869 · page 3

The [?]ial wool sales comm[?] on the 25th February, and closed on the 24th March. The [?]ber of Sydney bales catalogued was 15,144, against 16 983 bales in 186[?]. Sydney— Fleece: Superior light…

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Trade Circulars. Wool. [Messrs. Hayard and Caldecot, March 24.]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 May 1869 · page 5

THE first series of the above sales for the present year commenced on the 25th ultimo and closed to-day. The quantity catalogued (and nearly all sold) was as follows, viz:- catalogued…

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Trade Circulars. Wool. [Messrs, Buxton and Hunter.]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 May 1869 · page 5

THE sales commenced with a good attendance of buyers, who showed, however considerable caution in taking the initiative, and an average reduction of a penny was quickly established on Australian and New Zealand; Cape wools remaining tolerably…

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Pastoral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 May 1869 · page 5

PROPITIOUS as the weather has been for the farmer and vigneron, it has been also regarded with gratification by the flockmasters and stockowners. It was highly favourable to the growth of herbage, which has become abundant in…

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Pastoral and Agricultural

Empire · Wednesday 19 May 1869 · page 2

The account sales ot Australian wools in the home market appear to have engendered a feeling of uneasiness in the pastoral districts, and it is stated that the new plan of hot water washing will thereby be…

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Exports of Wool, Tallow, Hides, &[?]

Empire · Wednesday 19 May 1869 · page 4

Benlomond, for London: 3288 bales wool, 1O bales leather, 9334 pieces-copper, 378 casks tallow, 18 casks hide cuttings, 182 cwt. shank bones, 30 cases meat, 15 cases sundries…

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Wool, Tallow, and Hides. [Monthly Report.]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 May 1869 · page 13

THE inward mail, per Avoca, which was delivered in Sydney on the 15th instant, has brought us the anxiously-expected results of the March sales; and it is much to be regretted that the adverse news which…

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Pastoral

Sydney Mail · Saturday 22 May 1869 · page 8

WE take from the Weekly Stock Report of the Dubbo Dispatch, of the 14th instant, the following remarks upon the market:—There is little of on animated character for as to report…

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The Pastoral Letter

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 22 May 1869 · page 12

OF THE ARCHBISHOP AND BISHOPS OF THE PROVINCE, ASSEMBLED IN THE SECOND PROVINCIAL COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA, HELD AT ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL, MELBOURNE, IN THE…

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