Wheat Rust
IN correcting the ill-considered conclusions put forth by Mr. Wallis, the secretary of the Victorian Government Agricultural Department, in his official report on wheat rust, the "Moira Farmer," whose…
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The Murrumbidgee Pastoral Association's Show
The fifteenth annual show of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral Association was held on the showgrounds on Wednesday, the 10th of September. The day was exceedingly fine, which added much to the enjoyment. The attendance…
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The last week of winter has been reached, and again it falls to our lot to record a heavy rainfall and floods. Last Sunday evening heavy clouds overhung the city, and soon a light drizzling rain set in; but it was not until Monday…
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The entries for the forthcoming International Sheep Show, which is to open on the 30th instant, were to close on last Saturday, but on Monday we learned that it was probable the books would remain open a few…
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SIR,—Our droughts are over for the present, and we shall probably have a few good seasons in succession, i. e., good for the greater part of the colony; but, on Monaro, New England, and near the dividing range…
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LONDON, September 9.—The prices in the wool market are well sustained, and 9493 bales were catalogued this morning. LONDON, September 10.—The…
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Dr. Muccke, whose name (says the Quennslander) is familiar in connection with agricultural matters in the Southern colonies, has written article of no small value to all interested in the…
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WE give in this week's issue a photograph (see page 560) of the "Grand Prix," which was awarded to the Hon. Edward King Cox, of Fernhill, for his exhibit of wool from the Rawden flock at the late Paris…
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[We shall be happy to receive from practical farmers such suggestions us to the treatment of land, crops, and stock as their experience has proved to be useful. By writing for this journal…
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Mr. A. Dewhurst, the district surveyor of Tamworth, will exhibit at the "Great International" a model of his farm, which is situated eight miles northwest of the town of Tamworth, on Moore Creek, which…
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The Grand International Exhibition now open to the public in this city affords opportunities to the agriculturists of Australia to inspect nearly all the labour-saving appliances at present known, and…
Continued on Trove, page 454 →Farm and Garden. Rockeries and Rock Plants
THE rockery, if well arranged, well planted, and well cared for, forms one of the most interesting features of a garden. It need not be large, it need…
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AT the Lebanon creamery, Madison Co., the Dairy Company comprises 24 factories or creameries and some 10,000 to 11,000 cows. The creamery at Lebanon Hollow is managed by Captain Hatch, who oversees…
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One evening spent at home in study is more profitable than ten in lounging about country taverns. A field in which the grass is gnawed off close to the root is in no condition to go into the severe weather…
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This morning a large and influential deputatin of cattle salesmen waited on his Worship the Mayor for the purpose of asking him to impress on the corporation the great necessity of erecting cattle…
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LONDON, September 15.-Competition at the wool sales continues extremely vigorous. $204 bales were catalogued to-day. LONDON, September 16.-Prices are…
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LONDON, September 17.-The wheat market is strong, with an upward tendency. LONDON, September 19.-The corn…
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LONDON, September 17.-In the wool market this morning there was a preponderance of home over foreign buyers, and the biddings commenced with great spirit…
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MOLONG, Friday.—18 splendid merino sheep, the property of Mr. James Lee, of Larras Like, passed through here to-day for the International Exhibition. The weather continues very showery…
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LONDON, September 24.—At the wool sales prices remain without noticeable alteration. The catalogue to-day comprised 3680 bales…
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