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Farming & the land, 1881

1,222 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 62

Comparison of British Breeds of Cattle

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 822

Of the many services which agricultural schools with experimental farms attached can render agriculturists, that of properly defining the merits of various breeds of stock is not the least valuable. In colonial…

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The Australian Wool Trade

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 7

We are glad to perceive (observes the European Mail) that the enormous wealth of our Antipodean colonies is becoming more and more recognised by Englishmen at home. The farmers of this country are literally astonished…

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The Wool Show in England

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 19

It is to be hoped that New South Wales will be well represented at the wool exhibition to be held at the Crystal Palace, London, during the approaching summer. If the apathy usually displayed is allowed…

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Extending the Market for Wool

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 19

The London Press is taking notice of the efforts made upon the Continent to obtain supplies of colonial wool direct. The DAILY TELEGRAPH of March 25 says:-" Another instance of the growing…

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Latest Pastoral Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] Wagga Wagga

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 39

The fat stock market continues quiet, a good demand existing for fat Sheep, but they are reported to be very scarce. Store cattle are still neglected, a great dificulty being found in selling them. Store Sheep: Inquiries for…

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Commercial. Wool, Produce, and Stock Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 3

WOOL.—This beng the off week in the fortnightly arrangements of sales, no business waa done at auction. The lots forward tor next week's suies are chiefly small scoured parcels, grieasy being scarce…

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The London Wool Sales. London, May 13

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 835

At the wool sales to-day 7800 bales were catalogued. The market was quieter, but prices were steady. Coarse crossbreds were a penny below last series, while lambs (Australian greasy) were a penny higher. The…

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The Grazier, the Wool Sales Now On

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 19

BY telegraph we learn that the wool sales which opened in London last week are not so promising for sellers as was expected. There was an all-round decline on the opening day, and in a message to the…

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The Farmer and Grazier

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 19

We shall be happy to receive from practical farmers such suggestions as to the treatment of land, crops, and stock as their experience has prived to be useful. By writing for this journal…

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Facts for Farmers and Graziers

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 20

The great Mudgee ram pale takes place on the ; 2nd of June. The machinery at the Orange Slaughtering Company's works is working excellently…

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Novelties for the Farm

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 823

At the exhibition recently held on Alfred Park, Mr. A. A. Dunnicliff brought in several novelties, which, from the fact that they arrived late, escaped the observation of our reporters. Mr. Dunnicliffe principal exhibits were—The…

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Notes for the Farmer

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 822

Let the land be cropped according to its quality. There are soils upon which barley-growing will not pay. There are certain conditions which must influence the quality of any crop, and in the case of…

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Colonial and Farm Produce

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 37

FLOUR MARKET— The leading brands of city and oountry mills are quoted up to £11 10s, at which holders are firm for New South Wales flour, owing to Southern quotations having advanced…

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London Wool Sales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 May 1881 · page 6

Sale of 241 bales, from Sydney, by Williams, Overburry, and Co.; EX John Duthie, from Sydney: Wantabadgery, DMcD in block, 36 grease ewes at 12d. 1 damaged at 11d. 7 pieces and bellies part fleece at 7d; DR over Y, 3 combing at 10d. 24 ewes…

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Commercial. Wool Sales.—monday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 May 1881 · page 6

By Messra. Harrison, Jones, and Devlin.—Wool: SMPCo in diamond, 17 bales scoured (firsts) at 19½d, 5 (seconds) at 16¼d; 12 (thirds) at 14[?]d; HMcNAMARA over Clear Valley, 16 scoured at 18¼d, 6 (seconds) at 13¼d, 5 (firsts) at 16¼d; JK over 8, 14 greasy…

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Commercial. Wool Sales.—wednesday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 May 1881 · page 6

By Messrs. Mort and Co.—Wool: PGN over New England, 10 scoured at 18d; PC over 6, 18 grease at 8d.; TY over A, 6 scored at 12½d; B. 7 scored firsts at 173/4d, 10 scored crossbred firsts at 153/4d, 5 seconds at 11d; PSM, 7 scoured crossbred…

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Commercial. London Wool Sales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 May 1881 · page 6

Side of 1824 bales, from Sydney, by Ronald and Taylor, on Thursday, 17th March, 1881:- Ex Windsor Castle and John Duthi[?] from Sydney: EV, Dann Dine, 19 scoured clothing part hoggets at 22½d, 5 at 19½d, [?] pi[?]es…

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Pastoral Items

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 28 May 1881 · page 20

(Latest reports of weather, travelling stock, &o. will be found after commercial intelligence.) At Hay herbage and grass are making headway and there is every promise of a good season…

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The Weather—agricultural and Pastoral

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1881 · page 870

Autumn is drawing to a close with weather which has but one fault—its tendency to dryness. On the coast the days are bright and pleasant, and the nights slightly cool; but on the higher parts of the colony frosts are beginning…

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Drafting Yards for Cattle

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1881 · page 862

"J. B. S." kindly aids us in our efforts to furnish "Liverpool Plains" with plans for serviceable and economical drafting-yards for a small herd of cattle. He writes under date May 11:—"I noticed your invitation for plans…

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