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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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