Annual Sales of Stud Sheep
Yesterday Messrs, Mort and Co. commenced what is likely to prove a three days' sale of stud sheep. The animals submitted for sale are chiefly of Tasmanian breed, from the celebrated flocks of…
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London Wool Sales. [Mr. J. G. Ronald.] London, May 31, 1882
The quantity brought forward at the seven sittings held since the 18th instant has comprrsed 72,316 bales, leaving the figures now as follows:— Total Catalogued Still to be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cattle Yards
FIG. 1 shows a very convenient plan of a cattle yard. Nos. 1 and 2 are receiving yards; 3, filling up yard; 4, forcing yard; 5, drafting lane; 6, pound; 7 and 8, yards for drafting into; 9, lane leading to calf pen;…
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The stud sheep sales were continued yesterday by Messrs. Mort and Company, being the third day of sale. The averages realized on account of each owner were as follows:—On account of Mr. W. H. Bennett, 12 rams,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Annual Sheep Sales
Railway extension has brought about many changes, and perhaps the most remarkable of these is the growth of the annual Bales of stud sheep in this city. Between 1869 and 1878, a period during which the…
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THE sales of stud sheep commenced on Tuesday. Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe succeeded in completely clearing their catalogue of Tasmanian merinos at prices which are somewhat lower than…
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The [?] annual sale of stud sheep war concluded at Messes. Mart nr.d Co.'s [?] yesterday, The result of the three days' sale is [?] eminently satisfactory, notwithstanding…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Late Agriculture. the Weather, Agricultural, and Pastoral
The rain which fell at the close of last week in many districts south and west must have dona great service, as the dry days which followed were sot of a wintry character. All along the southern railway line there is a…
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THESE annual sales are evidently destined to become a permanent institution. Perhaps we should write "Fairs" instead of "Sales," but there is something in a name, and fairs or "fayres" are names not just…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Latest Pastoral Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] Wagga Wagga
There were no crossings this week but local ones. Fat stock business is at a stan[?] as none are coming forward for district sale. Store cattle would find resdy sale here, young well-grown bullocks being in good domand. The…
Continued on Trove, page 37 →Central Queensland.—fitzroy (Rockhampton) Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Society
The eighth, annual exhibition in connection with the Fitzroy Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Society was held in the show ground, William-street, Rockhampton, on Tuesday, July 4. The exhibits of live stock,…
Continued on Trove, page 101 →"Only Sheep, Turkeys, and Wallabies. To the Editor
SIR,—I have read with much interest the remarks of you[?] report of the opening of the Hay railway extension. Being a "new chum," who so far cannot help comparing regret[?] fully the deserted appearance of this great country, with…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe's Sale of Tasmanian Sheep
Our annual sale of Tasmanian merines, held last Tuesday, was more largely attended than heretofore, the principal sheepowners of the colony being present. Upon reference to the result of the sales, it will be noticed that we made the highest prices and…
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WOOL.—At the sales this week the fleece offering was of a comparatively unimportant character the quantity sold being barely 300 bales. The market exhibited no alteration. There was fair competition for the lots submitted, scoured…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Show. [By Telegraph.] (Form Our Own Correspondent.) Deniliquin
The Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show takes place on Thursday next. The entries, which closed last night, are numerous, particular by the sheep und horse classes. The following are the number of entries received…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Wool Trade of Sydney and the Colony. No. [?]
One feature respecting the wool trade of Sydney and the colony seems to have been somewhat lost Bight of by persona who have authoritatively but vaguely discoursed upon its merits. There is first…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Commercial. Farm Produce
At the Railway Station, Darling Harbour, during the week, there has been a moderate supply of forage and produce forward from the various country districts. The market was fairly…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Crop-destroying Insects
FARMERS would do well to paste the following information in their scrap-books (I presuppose every sensible husbandman to have such an article, or advise him to procure one for the…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →State Aid to Farmers' Unions
THE Agricultural Societies mentioned below are those in receipt of Government subsidy in this colony:— Albury and Border Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Society ; Armidale…
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