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989 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 50
Is it not remarkable that it is about that which we should know most too often we know least? Like the young gentleman who, when told by his servant that there was no bread in the house for breakfast, indignantly said, "Well,…
Continued on Trove, page 654 →There are very few persons not engaged in some branch of the wool trade who know technically what worsteds and woollens really are, or what is the difference between them. Among the general public there is, no doubt, considerable…
Continued on Trove, page 654 →Sir,—As the time is drawing near to allot the brands and ear-marks to flockmasters, I think it would be wise for owners to offer suggestions for a practicable solution of this vexed question. I have had thirty years practical…
Continued on Trove, page 655 →The past seven days have been almost rainless. The weather in the metropolis was far from agreeable; high winds and duststorms have been in the ascendant, and it was not until Thursday that a shower fell to freshen the…
Continued on Trove, page 657 →The adjourned monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of this thriving association was held on Thursday afternoon, the 17th instant. Present— Mr. H. Thurston, vice-president, in the chair; Messrs. Lee, Southwick,…
Continued on Trove, page 657 →FIELD OPERATIONS.— Finish [?]ing new land. Sow [?] millet, and sorghum. Earth up maize. Watch young cotton plants. Attend…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SCARLET RUNNER, or Poor Man o' Bean, should have poles to climb upon. The seeds should be sown four feet, bean from bean, and the rows six feet apart. SWEET POTATOES are called cumeras by the…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →SIR,—In your issue of the 14th September, you stated, in reply to a correspondent (P. C.), that you would at an early date give in your journal designs of improved farm and garden gates. In consequence, I now take…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →Graziers have still reason for thankfulness, and the season, promises to continue most favourable to their operations. Shearing has concluded in many sheds in the south, and gradually the work is extending to late districts. The clip, save for…
Continued on Trove, page 697 →Messrs. Maiden,Hill,and Clark report—Wat Cattle 13(38 head have passed the yards during the week; holdes which the trade have had some lots forward direct, making in all a full supply, and of chiefly fair quality lots throughout, with…
Continued on Trove, page 37 →Sale of 1391 bales from Sydnoy and Queensland, by Henry P. Hughes and Sons, on Saturday, August 31. Ex Pericles, from Sydney: Crown over DMJ, 16 greasy clothing superior at 13½d, 15 at at 13d, 2 broken and damaged at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →THESE events are looming in the immediate future, as i am reminded by a catalogue just sent me of the sale of Mr. C. B. Fisher's purebred shorthorns to be held at Woodlands, near Melbourne, by…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →SIR,—With reference to the inquiries latoly made in your widely-circulated journal, for approved plans of cattle yards, I forward you a plan of a yard, and particulars of same, for the benefit of the inquirers…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →By Mort and Co.—WJ, 2 wool and skins at 3½d; X over [?] C, 1 locks at 2[?]d: JGM, 1 wool and skins at 5½d: L over W,l locks at 3¾d; Ey, 1 looks at 3d, 1 pieces at 5d; A over WS, 1 pocket pieces at 5½d; TH over A, 1 greasy…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →SIR,—The first paragraph in " Clydesdale's" letter fully confirms my opinion as to the difficulty in detecting disease in stock. Either through the negligence or incompetency of the inspectors, the sheep on board the Whampoa having escaped…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Since last Thursday the weather in the metropolis has been variable, and far from agreeable. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday were fine but sultry, on Monday, came a change to rain which fell all through the day. Tuesday which was…
Continued on Trove, page 697 →The favourableness of the season has forwarded some districts to such an extent that many crops of hay are now nearly ready for the machine or scythe. In saving hay there are a few golden rules to be remembered. Do not cut…
Continued on Trove, page 697 →On Saturday last, the committee of the above society dined, together at Mr. Davies’ hotel, Parramatta. The entertainment though of a modest…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →HARVEST prospects are so far of the brightest order. In a few of the late and best wheat districts, the late sown crops would be the better for a few showers; but as a general thing the crops of this important…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →The Albury Banner has the following.—During the week a farmer at Germant[?] forward the first lot of wheat that has gone from this district to Sydney. The grain, we understand, is worth 5s 6d per…
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