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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1891

3,246 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 163

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 6

At the adjourned meeting of the P., A., and H. Association, the judges and stewards for the various classes exhibited at the forthcoming show were appointed. It was decided to request Mr. Coulson, of…

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The Hume Farmers' Union. Adoption of a Political Platform. [By Telegraph.] _ (From Our Correspondent.) Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 6

Yesterday afternoon a large representative gathering of farmers and selectors assembled at the Hume Farmers' Union's quarterly meeting at Burrumbuttock, to discuss several matters of great…

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The Farmers and the Government. The Rabbit Clause. ALBURY

The Australian Star · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 6

The Government on Saturday came in for some round abuse at Burrumbuttock, where a large meeting of farmers was held. In the first instance the action of the Lands…

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

The Australian Star · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 3

Sir,--Crowding close on the heels of the champions of the down-trodden Australian squatters, who have lately been airing their veracity and irrepressibleness in the columns…

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Shot Through the Heart. Suicide of a Farmer. TUMBARUMBA

The Australian Star · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 4

Mr. Edward M'Glynn, a farmer of Rosewood, committed suicide on Saturday at Glenroy by shooting himself through the heart. The deceased had only buried his…

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Rust in Wheat Conference

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 June 1891 · page 6

OWING to the South Australian delegates to the rust conference not being present at the opening meeting of that body this morning further, proceedings were postponed till…

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Bust in Wheat Conference

Evening News · Tuesday 2 June 1891 · page 5

The intercolonial conference on rust in wheat, which was to have commenced this morning at 10.20, at the Colonial Secretary's office, has been postponed until Thursday next, in consequence of…

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General Cable News. Russian Wheat

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 June 1891 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--An English and German syndicate, in view of the failure of the crops on the Continent of Europe, have purchased all the, available wheat at…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 June 1891 · page 5

Stock passing through is as follows:—Three trucks sheep, Cowra to Homebush, Campbell to Wilkinson and Lavender; two trucks sheep, Cowra to Penrith, consigned to Rae…

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Antwerp Wool Sales. Bad Sales. London, June 1

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 June 1891 · page 6

The Antwerp wool sales began yesterday, when 2000 bales of River Platte wool were offered. Buyers were very chary, and only 400 bales were sold. The prices were the…

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The Russian Crops. Very Critical. London, June 1

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 June 1891 · page 5

It is reported that the Russian wheat crops are in a very critical condition, and a failure is anticipated…

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Suicide of a Dairyman

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 June 1891 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Monday.--William Hill (61), a dairyman, recently residing at Milend, was found dead this morning on West Park lands. He held in his hand a live-chamber revolver,…

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The German Wheat Crop. London, June 2

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 June 1891 · page 5

Owing to the partial failure of the German wheat crop the price of wheat in Berlin has risen seven marks…

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General Cable News. the Russian Wheat Crops

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 June 1891 · page 4

LONDON, Monday Night.--The Russian wheat crop is reported to be in a very critical condition, and a failure is anticipated…

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Antwerp Wool Sales

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 June 1891 · page 4

LONDON, Monday Night.--The June series of Antwerp wool sales commenced to-day, when 2000 bales of River Plate wool were on offer. A lot of 400 bales was sold at…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Sheep Show

Referee · Wednesday 3 June 1891 · page 1

We have received a catalogue from Mr. F. Webster, secretary to the above society, of the sheep show, to be hold at the grounds, Moore park, on July 2, 3 and 4…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Sheep Show

Referee · Wednesday 3 June 1891 · page 1

We have received a catalogue from Mr. F. Webster, secretary to the above society, of the sheep show, to be held at the grounds, Moore Park, on July 2, 3 and 4…

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Rust in Wheat Conference

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 June 1891 · page 6

OWING to the South Australian delegates to the rust conference not being present at the opening meeting of that body this morning further proceedings were postponed till…

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Wool. Sydney. Newcastle. Melbourne

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 3 June 1891 · page 3

APPENDED we publish the Exports of Wool for the six months ending 31st December 1890. and hope they will be [?] of interest to our many friends in the shipping and mercantile community. The…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 June 1891 · page 8

Stock passings.—May 27, 1000 store bullocks, from Gubberamunda, Queensland, to Singleton, Loder and Bailey owners, F. Thompson in charge: 154 fat cows, from Bando to Maitland, White and Cobb owners, F…

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