These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.
3,039 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 152
The Government have definitely determined to grant seed wheat to farmers in distressed circumstances, but the regulations under which this concession is to be wade have not yet been drawn up. As there are a…
Continued on Trove, page 632 →The present aspect of the season is indeed disheartening, and gloomy predictions for the future assail one on all sides. Unless a copious downfall of rain comes, and that shortly, the winter prospects will be still more…
Continued on Trove, page 633 →The following stock have passed through by train:—Nine trucks of cattle, Wellington to Albury, Myers to Chancly; one truck of horses, Hay to Dubbo, Scott to Peterson; one truck of horses, Wellington to Goulburn…
Continued on Trove, page 642 →Mr. John Hollingsworth, engaged by Messrs. Fisher and Co., of Dyreel station, has (writes our Tumut correspondent) just invented and patented a sheep-branding machine, which is capable of branding 60…
Continued on Trove, page 632 →HOBART, This Day.--The Government farm at Newtown reports a yield of 48 bushels of purple straw wheat to the acre…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →CROOKWELL, Friday.-- Already there are many inquiries about the seed wheat. Had the Government not taken the matter up hundreds of acres in this district would have remained…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →At a meeting of the Cabinet held on Wednesday afternoon, the scheme of the Government for the supply of seed wheat to farmers in distress was ratified. The following is the minute prepared by the Minister…
Continued on Trove, page 642 →The Antwerp sales, which opened on the 19th instant, have, according to our London correspondent's cable, closed with firm prices. This is highly satisfactory, especially when the financial trouble in France in…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →FORBES, Friday.--The weather still keeps dry. To-day, however. rain threatens and all are looking anxiously for it to fall. Following are the crossings over the common for the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Antwerp sales, which opened on the 19th instant, have, according to our London correspondent's cable, closed with firm prices. This is highly satisfactory, especially when the financial…
Continued on Trove, page 639 →SILVERTON, Friday.--The following miscellaneous exports have passed through the Silverton Customs:-- On account of Gualta Station, 100 bales of greasy wool, weighing 88,447lb.,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sir,—I notice a letter in your paper by Mr. Amos on seed wheat. I notice, several letters in your valuable and wide-spread paper from new chums about what ought to be done, and how bast to do it. My experience…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Sir,—I thank you for your kindly reference to my remarks at Kogarah. But it would appear from your report that I am going to vote for the motion for the abolition of the butter, bacon, and cheese duties. Being…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →LONDON, March 28.—The Government has prohibited the import of live sheep and lambs from Germany and Holland, in consequence oSithe prevalence of foot and mouth disease…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →At the last meeting of the Farmers' Union, Tenmile Creek, a letter was read from the kindred association at Wallendbeen, suggesting amalgamation with that body. The letter enclosed a pamphlet setting…
Continued on Trove, page 632 →HOBART, Friday.--Land, part or Government farm at Newtown, has yielded 48 bushels of purple-straw wheat per acre. The receipts from the farm for the year are £925, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →MAMMOTH CORN CRIB.—A Nebraska man has built the "largest corn crib on earth." It is 400ft long, 13ft wide, and 12ft high, and holds 25,000 bushels of maize…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →At the Darling Harbor hay sales there was a small supply of hay this week. It met with a ready sale at good prices. On the wharves Hunter River lucerne was in good supply at easier…
Continued on Trove, page 43 →COOTAMUNDRA, Tuesday.—A public meeting was held in the Assembly Hall on Monday night to consider the land laws and amendments necessary in the Land Act of 1884, and to appoint a…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →ALTHOUGH rather too carly to see birds in their Sunday clothes, a trip to the above farm is well worth a visit from those having au eye for the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →