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Farming & the land, 1878

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New South Wales Wool at the Paris Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1878 · page 294

With regard to the wool exhibits of this colony at the Paris Exhibition, Mr. Joubert, the secretary of the Executive Commissioners in Paris, writes to Mr. P. N. Trebeck, of this city, as follows:—"Paris, July 2, 1878.—My dear…

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The Docter and the Farmer

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 August 1878 · page 19

The New York World tells the following good story:— A doctor named Royston had sued a farmer named Peter Bennett for his bill, long overdue,…

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What a Farmer Ought to Know

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 August 1878 · page 18

A farmer ought to be not only an accomplished tiller of the soil but also an excellent mechanic, a fair harness maker and mender of shoes, a toler­able carpenter, a pretty good blacksmith or…

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Farm Notes

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 August 1878 · page 18

[We shall be happy to receive from practical farmers such suggestions us to the treatment of lands, crops, or stock ns their experience has proved to be useful, By writing for this journal…

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Indian Products for Australian Farmers

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1878 · page 295

Considering the wonderful diversity of our climate, the excellence of our soil, and the rapid communication that now exists between the different parts of our great empire, it is amazing that more vigorous attempts have not been made…

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The Weather and the Crops

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1878 · page 297

The weather during the past week in the metropolis has been remarkably agreeable, save that of Saturday, which was far from pleasant. Sunny days and moderately cool evenings foretell an early spring, and in many gardens the…

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The Farmers’, Graziers’ and Gardeners [?]Olumn

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 24 August 1878 · page 2

THE SEASON.—The weather that we have been favored with during the past fortnight, although both pleasant and healthful[?] and much to be desired by…

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Farm Pests and their Remedy

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 24 August 1878 · page 20

THE following article, from a July number of The Colonies and India, will be read both with interest and profit by those engaged in or connected with pastoral, agricultural, and kindred…

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Wool Telegrams

Evening News · Monday 26 August 1878 · page 2

Messrs. R. Goldsbrough and Co. have received the following, dated London, 20th August:—" Attendance at saleroom avenge. Price firm. Prices advanced slightly on combing descriptions…

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London Wool Sales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 August 1878 · page 6

Sale of 1438 bales from Sydney, by Helmuth Schwarze and Co., on Thursday, June 20. Ex Damber Castle and Gilroy, from Sydney: SP over R, 24 bales greasy at 13½d. 1 at 14½d; BB over Engle, 20 at 13½d, 40 at…

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News of the Day. The Sugar Crop of 1877-78

Evening News · Monday 26 August 1878 · page 2

We are informed by Mr. Newcombe, Government Statist, that the gross quantity of sugar manufactured in New New South Wales during statistical year, ended 31st March, 1878, was 150,744lb. The…

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Grand Sheep Show.—Generous Act

Evening News · Tuesday 27 August 1878 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The show of sheep at the Sheep-breeders' Association Exhibition is superb, and supposed to be the finest collection ever yet got together in say part of the world…

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Mining—-Pastoral—-Musical

Evening News · Wednesday 28 August 1878 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Two men got 231ok of gold for nine months work at Wood's Point.—-The annual sale of said is proceeding, and heavy prices being [?]—-The Phtiarmonic…

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Latest Telegrams. Twenty-five Sheep Cutto Pieces

Evening News · Wednesday 28 August 1878 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.—A flock of sheep, the property of the Australian Agricultural Company, were being driven across the railway for shipment in the steamer Kembla, when they were run into by an…

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The Forbes Pastoral and Agricultural Show. (From Our Special Reporter.) Forbes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 August 1878 · page 7

The fifth annual exhibition of the Forbes Pastoral and Agricultural Association was opened on the 23rd instant. The weather during the day was beautiful, the sky clear, and the sun at noon very warm. The previous week's fine…

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Sheep Show—Aiding Selectors, &c

Evening News · Thursday 29 August 1878 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The Sheepbreeders' Association Exhibition continues to-day. It is surpassing all previous exhibitions. Its inaugural dinner was held last night at the Victoria Club,…

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The Weather—agricultural and Pastoral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 August 1878 · page 8

The weather during the past fortnight in the metropolis has been remarkably agreeable. Sunny days and moderately cool evenings foretell an early spring, and in many gardens the trees show an unusually early bloom. The…

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SALE of Stud Sheep in Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 August 1878 · page 5

The sale of stud sheep to-day was largely attended, and the bidding was spirited. The magnificent sheep realized about 10,000 guineas. Six Cannally stud merinos averaged 152 guineas each, and were…

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Breeding Sheep for Wool

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 31 August 1878 · page 18

THERE can be very little doubt that the system of breeding sheep for wool, as we breed horses for speed or stoutness, and horned cattle for quality or shapes, by sticking to a winning family in the one…

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Pastoral

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 31 August 1878 · page 337

Shearing is in full swing in many districts, and from many localities the new clip is on the way. In Mudgee the spots be used, but washing will not be carried out extensively in any district. A good clean clip of average…

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