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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1871

875 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 44

Farmers and Fruit-growers' Association

Evening News · Tuesday 16 May 1871 · page 3

An important meeting of the fruitgrowers and farmers of the district was held last evening, in Parramatta. There was a very good attendance, and, on the motic;. of JAMES PYE, Esq., seconded by John Lackey, Esq…

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Pastoral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1871 · page 8

THE news from the pastoral districts is of a satisfactory nature. On the Macquarie the grass is reported to be abundant, and sufficient for the requirements of winter. Feed and water are plentiful on the Bogan, and the stock…

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Pastoral and Agrigultural

Empire · Wednesday 17 May 1871 · page 3

For many yours past—so far as bountiful Nature is concerned—the pastoral interests in all parts of the colony have not been in so flourishing a condition as they are at the present time. Not very long since the…

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Sheep Washing

Evening News · Wednesday 17 May 1871 · page 3

"The dimensions I give, I have found sufficient for washing 1000 sheep per day, by four spouts ; the sheep were shepherded and very dirty. The first process is to wet the sheep, and in this I found some care is…

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Wool, Tallow, and Hides

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1871 · page 14

FOR once in a way, the inward mail has not been delivered with the punctuality which, for so many months past has characterised tho service under the existing contract with the P. and O. Company. We…

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The Weather and Crops

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1871 · page 8

SINCE our last Summary, the weather in the metropolis has been variable. At the close of April there were three of four days of heavy rain, and the lower parts of the city were deluged. The rainfall extended over a considerable…

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Pastoral

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1871 · page 357

THE rain which prevailed in Sydney latterly has extended into the interior, and both from the South and West we hear of heavy showers. In the former these were almost continuous, and…

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Agriculture, Pastoral. Weather and Crops

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1871 · page 357

IN the metropolitan district the weather continues unsettled. After fine days on Saturday aud Sunday last, several heavy but partial showers fell on Monday during the day, the sky…

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Wool Market

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 May 1871 · page 20

About 127,000 bales of wool have arrived for next sales. The present tone of the market is firm, and the demand active. Hamilton's Circular, addressed to the wool trade, recommends six sales…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Intelligence.—stock Movements, &c

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 May 1871 · page 6

The Wagga Wagga district has been visited, says the Express, with very heavy rains, flooding the creeks and rivers, and rendering travelling extremely difficult Upon the upper river districts, and upon the…

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Importation of Pedigree Cattle. To the Editor

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 May 1871 · page 15

By the Windsor Castle we have another valuable importation of pedigree rattle stock. They are this time all shorthorns and all bulls. Three of thom are imported by Messrs. Gilchrist, Watt, and Co, to be seen at Messrs Dawson and…

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Foot-rot in Sheep. To the Editor

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 May 1871 · page 4

Sm,—In replying to an inquirer ia this journal of the 13th, who signs himself " Ram," I will give him some information upon this disease, as that is his desirod aim. This troublesome disease in the foot of sheep is gencially caused by…

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The Grazier. The Australian Wool Trade

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 May 1871 · page 14

THE following correspondence on the subject of the " London Sales of Wool," has been addressed to the European Mail:— Sir,—The letter inserted in your impression of…

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Meeting of Fruit Growers and Farmers at Parramatta. [From Our Special Correspondent.]

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 May 1871 · page 14

AN important meeting of the fruitgrowers and farmers of the district was held on Monday evening at Parramatta. There was a very good attendance, and, on the motion of JAMES PYE, Esq., seconded by JOHN LACKEY…

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Facts for Farmers

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 May 1871 · page 14

A VERY important piece of information is given in the Silk Supply Journal, for January 12th, in a paper entitled. "Hints to colonista on the cultivation of sill worms," vin.:—There is but one silkworm that is wort…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Items

Evening News · Monday 22 May 1871 · page 4

The Wagga Wagga district has been visited, says the Express, with very heavy raine, flooding the creeks and rivers, and rendering travelling extremely difficult. Upon the upper river districts, and noon the…

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Trade Circulars. Wool. [Helmuth Schwartze.] London, March 23rd, 1871

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 May 1871 · page 7

THE February mail was dispatched a few days before the close of last sales. Since then the demand has continued steady, and more wool has changed hands than is usual in the interval between two series. The great majority of these transactions, however, have…

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The Australian Wool Trade

Evening News · Wednesday 24 May 1871 · page 4
Also in Empire

THE following correspondence on the subject of the "London Sales of Wool," has been addressed to the European Mail:- Sir,—The letter inserted in your impression of…

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Worms in Sheep. To the Editor of the Evening News

Evening News · Thursday 25 May 1871 · page 3

SIR,—Your informant was wrong in stating that I wa one of the gentlemen present at Mr. Pottie's yesterday forenoon; therefore I bed to inform the public and those interested that I have nothing…

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