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860 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 43
RICHARDSON AND WRENCH.—Wool: August and September are generally the dullest months of the whole season in this particular market, the quantity to hand being so limited, and the lots so small, and of such various qualities—principaily very…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →THE two great requisites for successful cultivation are, a fertile soil, and the means for its working and pulverization. The first is attained by natural excellence combined with manuring, rotation, and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THE reports from the pastoral districts in general speak of fine genial weather haying recently prevailed; and it is thought that thus early spring has actually set in. Probably there will be little or no more wintry weather on the…
Continued on Trove, page 263 →The Narrabri Herald has but little of any description to report for the past week. The season contines to be most propitious for pastoral pursuits, and feed is becoming abundant, native clover rather too much so, as any number of…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →IN the metropolitan district there have been spring-like weather for the past fortnight, though the temperature still remains low at nights. Daring the week ended Wednesday only one smart shower fell. The land, however, is…
Continued on Trove, page 263 →THE following is from the Lender's report of the usual monthly meeting of the West Bourke Agricultural Society held at Monegeeta on the 1st instant:—Mr. Wrasrgo read a paper on long-woolled sheep, their uses and…
Continued on Trove, page 262 →The London Wool Sales opened this evening. The arrivals amounted to 260,600 bales; upwards of 5000 bales were offered. The attendance of both home and foreign buyers was large,…
Continued on Trove, page 274 →SIR—Another thing that tends materially to interfere with the quality of our wools and type of our sheep is the absurd practice of wool-broker; presuming to import sheep on speculation, or advising their clients on some near cut to…
Continued on Trove, page 262 →THE winter which the present month will bring to a conclusion has, so far, been marked by excessive moisture, but of late years this seems to be the rule rather than, as in former times, the exception. The…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Among the most radical reforms in growing plants is that pertaining to soaking seeds. Time was when but a few kinds were thus treated, and such only as were furnished with hard shells or woody coverings,…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Marshal MacMahon has returned from a tour through Brittany, where he was quietly received with occasional Republican manifestations. In replying to the addresses presented to him…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Joseph M'Gaw. Esq., entertains the Hon. Henry Parkes and a select party to-night, at his residence, Burrabogie, twenty miles from Hay. The reception party have just left for the Burrabogie…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SINCE the close of the June sales there has been a continuous inquiry in this market for colonial wool by private contract, and a good mady transactions at firm prices have taken place. It is probable that the quantity which has changed hands is in the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →AFTER many years of lethargy the good folks of For [?] have aroused themselves to action, and have hold most successfully their first Pastoral and Agricultural Exhibition. Perhaps it was the good example of other districts that at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE wool sales show extreme firmness in the rates ruling. Foreign buyers are operating vigorously, and home manufacturers are busy. 20,000 bales have already changed [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A public meeting was held at the court house this afternoon, the Mayor presiding, at which a resolution against the proposed alteration in the court house woe carried. The proposed alteration…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Since our last summary several of the country pastoral and agricultural associations have held their annual allows, which have been very successful. The importance of these associations is well…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Murrumbidgee Pastoral Association Show was held yesterday. The weather was fine. About 800 persons were present at the Exhibition, and the town was crowded with visitors…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →THE winter is now drawing to a close. It is generally acknowledged to have been about the most severe season [?] in the colony for many years. The frosts have been unusually bitter in the warm coast districts, while in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →FINE weather with occasional light rains seem to have made up the weather of the previous week in the pastoral districts. Evidences of spring are apparent in the freshening colour of the grass, the new feed everywhere appearing…
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