Wool
The exhibits of wool, though not very numerous, were of a fist-class description; and there was close competition in nearly all the classes. Under the circumstances of the Philadelphia attraction, nothing…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Farming & the land, 1876
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Sugar in Cattle Feed
The desire amongst the sugar-producing interest to have their produce exchanged free of duty with the other colonies is not altogether selfish. It has more to recommend it than many items in the…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Agriculture. Some of Our Cattle Stations
MR. T. W. CHISHOLM'S STATION, WOLLOGORANG. Not far from Goulburn, and about 140 miles from Sydney, is Wollogorang, the estate of Mr. T. W. Chisholm, who has for years been…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →On the Cross-breeding of Sheep
Now that the long-woolled sheep are becoming more numerous, and are consequently falling a little in price, farmers who are desirous of working into a flook of crossbreds may do so at no…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →The Result of the Wheat Harvest in Victoria. [From the Melbourne Leader
From the returns received we gather that the highest averages come from the newlysettled districts, in which the harvest has been more than usually abundant. On…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Farm Notes. Eaper Production Is Higher Price
bushel of wheat or a pair of shoes can be [?] by one day's labour, and sold for a [?] the dollar is the value of the day's [?]. If we can, by improved methods of…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Section X.—farm and Farm Produce
The collection of exhibits which represent the farm and farm produce section of the Exhibition is small, but it contains much that is well worth the inspection of farmers and others interested in farm husbandry. There are several…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Agriculture and Horticulture. the Season and Crops
IN the metropolitan district daring the week ended Wednesday last there was fine, clear autumn weather; occasionally the temperature was high, but the nights were cooler, and in the shade during the day the atmosphere was…
Continued on Trove, page 550 →Farming
We trust the slight rains which have fallen in the Wellington district (says the local journal) have sufficiently softened the ground for farming purposes. Those farmers who have strong teams will be able to plough, but those who are…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dirt in the Dairy
It is a distinguishing feature of a well managed dairy, not that there is no dirt made, but that what is made is promptly put in its proper place, and thus the least possible facilities are afforded for its propagation…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Useful Hints for Farmers
LINCOLN SHEEP. — The Toorangabby estate, near Moama, having been lately sold without stock by Messrs. J. C. Walker and Co. to Messrs. Robertson and Wagner, the…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Coranderrk Hop Farm
Our two illustrations of incidents at the above farm have been taken during the late picking season. The farm is on the Coranderrk aboriginal station, situated up the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Cultivator. Farm and Garden Memoranda for May
IN our memoranda for May last year we wrote as follows:—"In the metropolitan and coast districts the autumn, to the end of April, has been unusually favourable for all cultures, as well as for pastures, In fact…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Farms and Farm Produce. Awards. Class 343. Wheat, white, 3 bushels
John Dabinet, Camden, 1st prize Very good. Edward Smith, Queanbeyan, 2nd prize. Very good. Edward Moore, Tasmania. Honourable mention Very good. Class 344. Wheat, red, 3 bushels…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Weather and Crops.—pastoral
Shortly after the departure of the last mail a good supply of rain fell in almost all parts of the country, and transformed the aspect of all vegetation into the most verdant hue. The grass has everywhere began to sprout, and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Wheat Crop of California
The reports of the crop prospects in California are of the most encouraging character. In Kern farming generally promises to be more successful than ever before known in that section. In Tulare…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Section Ii.—cattle
This year's show is better than the last, which was considered at that time the grandest that could spring from the resources of New South Wales. It is indeed pleasing to report the success of the 1876 Cattle Show; for, be it…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Section Iii.—sheep
The show of sheep is again but meagre, and were it not for the presence of a few good long wools, might be termed barren. The absence of fine-woolled sheep, which are the most popular in the country, is, of course, felt, but when…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Section Vii.—wool
The arrangements for exhibiting the wool have been much improved this year. Instead of a display of bales, the contents of which, as the exhibition progresses, become littered over the floor, each competitor has a glass case for…
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