Meeting of Stockowners in Melbourne. Spread of Scab in Sheep in West Australia. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 May 1886 · page 8
A meeting of stockowners was held at Scott's Hotel this afternoon with reference to the importation of stock from the neighbouring colonies. Mr. T. F. Cumming, M.L.C., who was in the chair, said that the…
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Evening News · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 6
HUGKENDEN (Q.).—Stock Passings: 800 fats passed from Nelia Ponds for Bowen, Jackson in charge; a mob of sheep from Cassilis for Redcliffe Station, Gordon in charge. Country dry; grass and…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 949
There has still to be recorded the same dismal prelude to your correspondent's letter. The drought exists, and in it worst form, for the days are bright, sunshiny, and invigorating, while the nights are cold and frosty, ice even…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 41
MORUYA.— The annual meeting of the Agricultural and Pastoral Society waa held on Tuesday. The balance-sheet showed a credit of over £160. The following officers were clected:—R. S. Mort,…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 22
If any Special proof were required as to the great vitality of the squatting interest in Queensland, the JOURNAL of the National Society of that colony says, it is surely supplied by the fact that,…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 949
When we say that milk is composed of 87 parts water we do not really express the actual make-up of this part of the milk. While this fluid is in substance water, in it we and a per cent, of milk sugar, a trace of albumen, and a…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 41
MESSRS. MORT AND'CO. —held their fortnightly auction sale this afternoon, submitting a small [?] of odd [?]. Nothing of an attractive character was offered, but competition was spirited, and prices realised were fully up…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 22
As announced by wire, another effort is being made in the, American Congress to have the duties upon wool withdrawn or reduced. The news is good, as farther proof' that those, who have taken up this…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 22
Although both'cattle and horses are bred in large numbers, and are found to thrive well, especially in the open plains of the mountain; districts, a New Zealand paper says that the high expectations once…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 22
Several of the sheep-owners in the Urana district having reported that they were losing valuable; stud rams from an unknown disease, the principal symptoms of which were swelling of the face, nose, and…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 949
Sir,—Having seen that it is the intention of the Minister for Lands to raise the rents of pastoral lands throughout the colony, I would respectfully claim his attention to the fact that pastoralists are for the greater part unable to pay the…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 8
Sir,—I am glad my letters have aroused some people, if it be only to have a fling at me, at the same time it is a pitiable thing to find that in the three letters published in reply to mine, from men evidently interested in the wool trade, that…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 23
The reports, since last issue indicate that wintry weather is becomihg general. Frost is reported from the west and south, cold nights and warm days prevailing all round. No rain heavior than light showers…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 948
Several of the sheep-owners in the Urana district having reported that they were losing valuable stud rams from an unknown disease, the principal symptoms of which were swelling of the face, nose, and throat, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 948 →The following appeared in our Special Edition of yesterday. the Ultimatum to Greece. Rigorous Action Against Socialists. a Bellicose Lecturess. Bathurst Farmers and the Tariff. Victorians and Home Rule. the Australian Rifle Team. the National Liberal Association and the Irish Policy. Persecution of Loyalty Island Natives. Alleged Horse Stealing. Stock and Share Report. New Patents. a French Convict Ship. Geological Survey of Marulan. the La Monte Smelting Company. the Ultimatum to Greece. London, May 6
Globe · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 3
In the House of Commons this afternoon, Mr. Gladstone stated that, if the Greek reply to the latest communication of the Great Powers was inadequate,…
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Globe · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 3
At a special meeting of the Bathurst Farmers' Union held yesterday afternoon, it was moved by Mr. A. Brae and seconded by Mr. Schofield, that in the opinion of…
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Freeman's Journal · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 9
A MEETING of the farmers and agriculturists in the Yass district was held on Saturday, in Mr. Argyle M'Calluin's office, to protest against the fiscal policy of the Government. About 40 were…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 958
"Am sending you a pair of curios per excursion train. Reach you to-morrow morning." In these words, and by means of a wire, having one end in the town of Gundagai, and the other in a…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 948
A meeting of farmers and agriculturists in the Yass district was held to-day, in Mr. Argyle McCallum's office, to protest against the fiscal policy of the Government. About 40 were present, and Mr. W. J. Grogan occupied the…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 947
Some of the makers of agricultural machinery and farm implements in England are complaining that the Royal Agricultural Society is not treating them fairly. According to their statements, years ago,…
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