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Farming & the land, 1885

1,876 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 94

Dipping Sheep

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 July 1885 · page 6

Yesterday morning Mr Wilkinson, M.L,A., Introduced to the Minister for Mines a deputation of station-owners in various parts of the colony, who asked that American and New South Wales sheep…

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Sydney Sheep Sales

Evening News · Tuesday 21 July 1885 · page 6

Mr. G. C. Hawker, of Bongaree (S.A.), offers sixteen rams, of robust frames, covered with wool of rare quality. The staple is of great length, while the wool is of a strong texture, which is much…

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The Stud Sheep Sales

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 July 1885 · page 8

Messrs Mort and Co.'s stud sheep sales are to commence this morning, at their wool warehouses, Circular Quay, at half-past. 10 o'clock. A large number of squatters and others interested have…

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The Wool Trade of Australasia

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 July 1885 · page 9

The following elaborate report on the wool trade of Australia has been furnished to his Government by Mr. Consul Griffin, of Sydney:— "An interesting fact in connection with the history of the…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 July 1885 · page 8

The following are the local stock passings for the week:— 40,000 mixed hoggets, Mr. C. B. Fisher's, from Yerranbah [?]o Quantambone, via Angledool and Goodooga; 5500 store [?]wethers, Messrs. Fisher and Hills, from Bullaman to…

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Sheep and Cattle Trucks

Evening News · Wednesday 22 July 1885 · page 4

Mr. George Maiden, for Messrs. E. Goldsbrongh and Co., limited, received a consignment of 2058 fall fleeced wedders in twenty-two-tracks, from Byeroch, without any loss. The time occupied on the journey…

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Annual Sheep Sales

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 July 1885 · page 5

The series of annual sheep sales was continued by Messrs Mort and Co. yesterday, who offered a large consignment of sheep from Tasmania. The flocks represented were of the choicest kind, and…

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The Annual Sheep Sales

Evening News · Wednesday 22 July 1885 · page 6

The sales were continued on Tuesday in Messrs. Mort and Co.'s wool stores, Circular Quay. The first lot offered by Mr. J. Abbott (of Mort and. Co.) was Mr. James Gibson's consignment of stud sheep from…

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TELEGRAMS. Charge of Cattle Stealing. ADELONG

Evening News · Wednesday 22 July 1885 · page 4

John Pendergrast, an old resident here, wag brought upon Tuesday and charged with cattle stealing. The case, which excited great interest was dismissed…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 July 1885 · page 9

The following stock passed to-day:—459 head of cows for St. Clair, Singleton—George Loder, owner. BREWARRINA, TUESDAY. A slight rise in the river occurred at the end of last week,…

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The Frosecutions Against Dairymen for Adulteration. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 July 1885 · page 7

Sir,—Referring to these prosecutions, I, as a dairyman of 20 years' standing, desire to call your attention to this matter. In my opinion and experience it has been the custom for dairyman to put water in the milk to a certain…

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Pastoral News

Evening News · Thursday 23 July 1885 · page 6

INVERELL, Wednesday.—Stock movements : 2000 fat wethers from Wallangra, purchased by Messrs Onus and Ambrose, through Mr. John Sinclair, passed through Inverell on Monday for the Sydney…

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Sheep Quarantine

Evening News · Thursday 23 July 1885 · page 4

Following are the dipping operations in connection with the quarantine of sheep authorised under the new stock regulations:—That quarantining shall extend to at least eighteen days previously to dipping…

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Annual Sheep Sales

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 July 1885 · page 8

The series of annual wool sales was resumed yesterday by Messrs Mort and Co. In spite of the extraordinary inclemency of the weather, the attendance was very large; and though no very…

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The Annual Sheep Sales

Evening News · Thursday 23 July 1885 · page 5

On Wednesday the sales were continued by Messrs. Mort and Co. The attendance throughout the day was remarkably good. The first lot offered was on account of Mr. Henry S. Smith, of Harland Rise…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 July 1885 · page 8

During the past week the weather in the daytime has been spring-like, but severe frosts have prevailed at night, counteracting whatever benefit the pastures received from the sunshine in the daytime. The percentage of increase…

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Pastoral News

Evening News · Friday 24 July 1885 · page 6

NARRABRI, Thursday.—At a meeting of the Name A.P. and H. Society on Wednesday, the election of officers was proceeded with. It was decided not to hold a show this year, unless the season proves more…

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Annual Sheep Sales

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 July 1885 · page 8

Messrs Brunker and Wolfe resumed the sales yesterday at the Central Wharf with a long catalogue, which was almost entirely monopolised by the Tasmanians. Considering the large number…

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The Sheep Sales

Evening News · Friday 24 July 1885 · page 3

The annual kales of stud sheep were continued on Thursday, when Meters. Brunker and Wolfe offered Borne specially selected merino stud sheep for public competition. The sales were held at the…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 July 1885 · page 8

The Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society's show was opened' here this morning, and the attendance was considerable. In the thoroughbred section, Mr. Virgoe, of Mathoura, carried off nearly all the prizes, including the…

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