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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1885

1,876 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 94

Pastoral Intelligence. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wiseman's Ferry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 March 1885 · page 8

The stock crossings on Saturday were 122 fat cattle from Broke for Homebush, Mr. E. Borne owner. The following stock crossing is reported to-day: From Muswellbrook for Homebush, 118 mixed fat cattle, Mr. John…

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Pastoral Intelligence. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wagga Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 March 1885 · page 5

The following are the local stock movements:—9900 merino ewes, from Ruthven to Queensland, Messrs. Armstrong and Urquhart, owners; 6960 mixed sheep, from Hanging Rock to Woolengough, Mr. J. King, owner;…

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The Tumut Farmers aud Chinese Lessees

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 March 1885 · page 4

TUMUT, Tuesday,--A crowded meeting of T[?]mut Plain farmers was held at the Royal Hotel last night, when the tenants of Mr B. M. Shelley, J.P., entertained him at a banquet, and presented him…

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London Wool and Produce Sales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 March 1885 · page 4

WOOL.—Under date London 23rd January, Messrs. Helmuth Schwartze and Co., S. Moorgate-street-buildings, E.C., write —"The first series of this year's London colonial wool sale opened to-night, the catalogues comprising 5021 bales Australlia…

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Pastoral Intelligence. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondents.) Brewarrina

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 March 1885 · page 8

About 40 points of rain fell here during yesterday and last night, but there was a heavier fall in various places throughout the district. This rain, with the half-inch that tell on Sunday last, will do a considerable amount of good…

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Armidale and New England Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show. by Telegraph. (From Our Own Reporter.) Armidale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 March 1885 · page 8

Owing to the rain which fell this morning, and the unsettled state of the weather all day, the attendance at the show was limited to about 1500 persons. Great interest was manifested in the jumping competition, but the jumps were…

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Pastoral Intelligence. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondents.) Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 March 1885 · page 8

Mild autumn weather, with occasional showers, has prevailed during the past week, thus giving additional impetus to growth of pastures, which continue in first rate order. Fat stock are getting very scarce, and really prime cattle…

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Inverell Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Inverell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 March 1885 · page 8

The ninth annual show in connection with the Inver[?] Pastoral and Agricultural Society, which was postponed from yesterday, was held to-day, and, considering the long drought experienced here and throughout the Nort[?]…

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The South Australian Farmers' Association. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 March 1885 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Farmers' Association was continued yesterday, and motions were carried adverse to perpetual leaning, and in favour of an agricultural board to assist the Government in classifying the lands,…

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Pastoral Intelligenoe

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 11

The Chief Inspector of Stock has this week received the following weather and stock reports for the districts named:— ALBURY.—15 point fell on February 28, making 5 inches…

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Pastoral Intelligence

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 507

Nothing could exceed the richness in the herbage in the New England district, writes our travailing reporter. Grass is almost as luxuriant us during the spring months, and the stock market appears to be remarkably brisk. Buyers of…

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Wheat Market

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 5

London, March 6.--Wheat, February and March shipments, 33s 6d to 34s 6d…

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Durham Cattle in Illawarra

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 507

Thomas love, the owner of the Durham bull we engraved left week, is the youngest son of the late Hugh Love, who settled in this colony 28 years ago, having emigrated from the North of Ireland in the year '57. By…

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London Wool Sales

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 12

LONDON, February, 26.—The wool market is quiet. About 140,000t bales have been received for the next sales…

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Wool and Sheepskins

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 40

Messrs, MORT AND CO. report:—Wool: We held no public sale this week, and have no alteration to note in the condition of the market. There is good private demand at about late rates, and quotations may be given as follows:—Greasy,…

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Wheat-Growing in India

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 21

In an article on "The Farmers' Position and Prospects," which appeared in ST. JAMES'S BUDGET, on November 8, the following reference is made to the increased cultivation of wheat in British India:—…

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Latest Pastoral News.. (By Telegraph.) Gunnedah

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 41

Messrs. F. Bacon and Co. report: 145 points of rain, have fallen during the week, and that the weather is still threatening. Good rains are reported as having fallen at lower Namoi, Barwon and Gwyder, but more is wanted…

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Inverell Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show. [By Telegraph] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Inverell, Fruday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 14

The second day of the local Pastoral and Agricultural Society's show was principally devoted to the judging of horses. The weather was beautiful, and a large number of visitors were present. The attendance far exceded that of…

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Mordia Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show. [By Telegraph] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Moruya

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 14

The thirteenth annual show in connection with the Moruya Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held on Wednesday and Thursday last. The attendance was satisfactory, and the exhibits were numerous and good in most…

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Weather, Wool, Movements of Stock. the Week's News by Telegraph and Mail

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 22

The weather continues very favourable for pastoral pursuits. Showers are reported daily, and from various quarters. Water and grass may now safely be said to be plentiful over the country, with but…

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