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Farming & the land, 1886

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Wool Prospects for Japan

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 23

An interesting correspondence (the NEW ZEALAND HERAIID says) has taken place between the Treasurer of New Zealand and Japanese professor travelling with the training ship Tsukuba, recently in…

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The Grazier. The Approaching Sheep Sales

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 22

Since our previous reforence to the coming sheep sales, the whole situation has changed. The rise in wool values makes a great difference. The depressing influences of the low rates ruling afforded but…

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Reuter's Messages. the Wool Sales

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 5

London, Thursday. -- At the wool sales to-day 14,500 bales were offered. The market is firm and active. The withdrawals to date amount to 4500…

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The Pastoral Situation. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 6

Sir,—At last the press of the colony are alive to the tottering condition and reasonable demands of all classes of the Crown lesssoes, and I do sincerely hope they will not halt until they have thoroughly sifted the grievances of all…

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Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe's Catalogue of Stud Sheep

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 41

Although it was not received until a few hours before the time for going to press, we can devote a few lines to Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe's catalogue of the good things in the shape of Tasmanian stud sheep, which they…

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"Our Wool Rivals in South America."

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 23

What proved an interesting and instructive lecture was delivered in the Teohnioal Colloge Hall, Sydney, Tuesday ovening, by the Agricultural Instructor. The subjcet was "Our Wool Rivals in South America."…

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OpinionsConcerning the Rise in Wool

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 22

A leading woolbroker, of Sydney, who has been consuited in the matter, says about a month ago he reoeived intimation of acomingrise; but beyond that, and the knowledge that more inquiry was being made by…

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

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 23

The wintry weather continues, raw and frosty over almost alLparts of the country, but, so far, without the severity of the westerly winds, which dry up everything, and the southerlies, which perish the…

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Disease in the Maize Crop

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 2

Some time ago, it will be remembered, we drew attention to the fact that Mr. I. Noake, the Forest Ranger, would visit Burragorang for the purpose of collecting…

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Farm, Household, etc

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 6

To Wash Black Stockings.—Wa[?]h thoroughly in strong salt water and dry then; wash again in another solution, finishing in clear water. If properly dons the dye will not rub off on the feet or…

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Farm Notes for the Month

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 20

Late sowing having been the rule this year, it may be said that the operations which, usually claim attention in July must be deferred. Even now, in New England, wheat is being sown. When the young wheat shows its…

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Farmers' Special Trains

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 24

The following return was laid upon Hie table of the Assembly on Tuesday relating to the cost and earnings of farmers' special trains. Total cost, including charges of every kind:—Southern Line: 9th December, 1885,…

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The University of Sydney. to the Editor of the Dairy Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 10

Sir, -- A our correspondent "J.D." hits the mark when he suggests that a reform should be made in the election of the senators and chancellor of, the University, Re desires the…

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Farmers and the New Duties

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 5

ORANGE, Friday. -- A meeting is convened for Tuesday next by the Orange Agricultural Union and industrial Protection League for the purpose of discussing the draft petition to…

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Poultry Farming in Australia.—V. Diseases of Poultry

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 22

Once more do I earnestly appeal to my readers for any assistance they may be able and willing to render on this subject, seeing the impossibility for anyone unaided to suggest all the best romedies for many…

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Pastoral

Evening News · Monday 5 July 1886 · page 6

PROTECTION IN ORANGE.—A meeting has been convened to be held in Orange on Tuesday by the Orange Agricultural Union and Industrial Protection League, for the purpose of discussing the…

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London Wool Sales

Evening News · Monday 5 July 1886 · page 5

LONDON, July 3.—The present series of wool sales will close on the 17th instant. Since the opening of the series about 213,000 bales have been catalogued, of which quantity about 5000…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 July 1886 · page 5

It is reported from Thargomindah that 200 mixed fat cattle from Woodburne to to Adelaide, Caldwell, on owner; and 300 fat bullocks, Burenda to Melbouine, passed Wompah dilling the week. Two mobs from the Bulloo Downs are…

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IMPORTS.—JULY 2. [A special charge is made for consignees notices in this column.] Sidwell Jane, from Wallaroo, 2000 bags flour, 735 bags wheat. JULY 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 July 1886 · page 6

Cimba, from London: 1623 tasks cement, 141 chairs 50 pairs wheels and axles, 300 buffers, 100 casks safety fuse, 294 cases [?] 173 packages and cases hardwave, 6 cases carthemware, 39 cases paint, 26 packages moulder's dust, 24 packages holloware, [?]…

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Agricultural and Pastoral. Agricultural Experimental Stations

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 July 1886 · page 3

Much practical good has been the result of the establishment of agricultural experiment stations in all those countries where they have been tried, and it is very…

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