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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1891

3,246 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 163

Australian Wheat

Evening News · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 4

LONDON, February 28.—The wheat by the Spirit of the Dawn, from Port Pirie November 28, sold at 39s 6d, that by the Guy Mannering, from Port Augusta December 3,…

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The London Butter Market. London, Feb. 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 5

A thousand packages of butter by the Tainuis have realised from 95s to 112s per cwt…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 5

Stock movements: 17 stud bulls from Charlotte Plains passed here for Labona station, Clermont, James Kirk owner, William Kirk drover. WAGGA, SUNDAY…

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The Wheat Market. London, Feb. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 5

The wheat by the Spirit of the Dawn sold at 39s 6d, that by the Guy Mannering at 38s 9d. It is reported that the French crops are…

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Harbor Market Farm Produce

Evening News · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 6

At the Darling Harbor railway terminus this morning there was a good supply of forage forward from the numerous intermediate stations along the northern, southern, and western lines…

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The French Crops

Evening News · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 4

LONDON, February 28.—The French crops Have been seriously damaged by the severe frosts which, have prevailed this winter…

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Hume Farmers' Union. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 7

The half-yearly meeting of the Hume Farmers' Union was held yesterday at Burrumbuttock. Mr J. Morton, president, occupied the chair. A resolution was carried in favour of supporting the claims of…

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The Western Farmer. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 3

Sir,-- Your representative, in describing the state of the Western farmers generally, gave as nearly as possible an exact photograph of the true condition of things. The…

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The Crops

The Australian Star · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 6

NOWRA, Monday.-- The maize crops throughout the district are in excellent condition, and there is abundance of feed for stock. The growth of vegetables and fruits…

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Agricultural and Pastoral

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 7

A large and enthusiastic meeting of poultry, pigeon, canary and dog fanciers was held on Thursday evening last in the Dispensary-rooms, Beattie-street, Balmatn, to consider the…

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Crookwell Butter Factory

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 6

CROOKWELL, Monday. -- The annual meeting of shareholders of the Crookwell Butter Factory Company was held on Saturday night and was well attended. Mr. George M'Donald,…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 6

Stock movements: 3600 mixed sheep, from Sandy Camp to Myall Plains, via Mundooran, G. Hoskins owner, in charge: 2200 fat wethers, from Bimble to Sydney, via Mudgee, W.G. Taylor owner, J. Blackett…

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Antwerp Wool Sales. London, March 2

The Australian Star · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 6

The next series of wool sales at Antwerp will begin on March 10…

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Forbes Pastoral and Agricultural Association. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Forbes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 5

The annual meeting of members of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association was held at the School of Arts hall on Saturday evening. After the adoption of the retiring committee's report and balance-sheet, the…

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The Molong Farmers. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 3

Sir,--I have read with a good deal of pain and no small degree of regret a report of a public meeting held in Molong on last Saturday night, Mr. John Black, Mayor, in the…

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A Model Farm

The Australian Star · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 6

WAGGA WAGGA, Tuesday.--The prize of £50 offered by the Department of Agriculture for the best-managed farm in the southwestern district, has been awarded to Mr…

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Weather, Stock and Crops

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 7

BREWARRINA, Saturday. -- One hundred and four points of rain has fallen during the last few days. The weather is now moist and muggy. The river is falling steadily. N. C…

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Australian Butter

Evening News · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 5

LONDON, March 2.—The entire shipment of Australian butter consigned by the Oruba has sold at 108s per cwt…

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Wool

The Australian Star · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 3

Messrs. John Bridge and Co. cleared about 100 sacks wool yesterday under sound competition; average greasy at 6d. per lb…

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Agricultural and Pastoral. the Weather

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 6

CAMPBELLTOWN, Tuesday.--Fine steady rain Bet in yesterday morning, and continued with slight intermissions tho whole day. About lin. fell. It was much wanted, and has crowned the…

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