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Farming & the land, 1893

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English Commercial. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) the Wool Sales. London, Jan. 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 11

Fifteen thousand bales were offered at the wool sales to-day. The competition for crossbreds was keen, but that for merinoes was uneven. The prices of inferior wools are slightly weaker…

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In the North-west. Wool Freights and Charges. River Dues. Carriers' Union Unsuccessful

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 19

Narrabri is the centre of one of the richest pastoral districts in Australia. At the present time, however, most of the runs are largely overstooked, consequently sheep are offering for…

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Redfern Railway Hay Market Farm Produce

Evening News · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 6

At the Redfen Railway Terminus yesterday there was a good supply of forage forward from the numerous stations along the northern, southern, and western lines. Buyers were in fair…

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Seasonable Farm Notes. Fruit Treatment

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 22

IN answer to several inquiries, I give the following hints in reference to surplus fruit. I am in full accord with the majority of the inquirers, that there should be no waste," and the only…

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Warwick Farm Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 10

The following is the programme to be run through at the January Meeting to-day:— HURDLE RACE, 2 miles.—Mark Twam, 11st; Linwood, 10st 91b; Tramp, 10st 3lb Sovereign, 10st; Coghill, 9st 9lb;…

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Dairy Notes

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 176

There has been so much trouble during the last two years with the work of refrigeration on board ship that some change is needed. When a cargo arrives in England in a damaged condition, the ship's log is…

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The Old 'Un's Note Book Sydney Turf Club Races. Buccleuch's Easy Win. Autonomy's Anniversary Victory. La Perouse to the Fore. at Canterbury Park. Warwick Farm To-day

The Bird O' Freedom · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 6

Another Anniversary Meeting has passed, and it may safely be described as one of the most interesting from a racing point of view we have seen for a long time. The…

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Irish Farmers. in a Starving Condition. London, January 26

The Australian Star · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 6

Great distress exists amongst the farmers of West Cork, and they are appealing to the public for relief, declaring that they are in a starving condition…

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Starving Irish Farmers. an Appeal for Government Relief

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday Night.--The farmers of West Cork, Ireland, are appealing to the British Government for relief, declaring that they have been reduced to a…

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British Farmers. a Complaint As to Railway Rates. Killing the Agricultural Industry

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Night.--As one of the results of the Agricultural Conference which was recently held, the farmers of Great Britain have formally…

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Caterpillars and Maize Crops

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 10

Some time ago it was reported that caterpillars had appeared in large swarms in the Hawkesbury district, and had done great damage to the maize crops and grass in the surrounding farms. A…

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News of Dairy Companies

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 17

In the Kempsey district the Frederickton Dairy Factory put through 12,540gal last month, suppliers were paid 2¾d per gallon. In the Nowra district the Cambewarra and Meroo Dairy Company put through…

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The Grazier. New Commercial Crops of N.S.W. the "Mahwah Tree" and Its Uses. Bassia Latifolia, Rox

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 23

Last year the department successfully introduced into Australia, it is believed for the first time, living plants of the famous mahwah tree (Bassia la[?]folia, Rox.). The paragraph in the…

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Farm Produce

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 2

The exhibits in this auction were the best that have ever been brought together at any show held by the Association. Fagan and Song had a magnificent collection of 45…

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Danish Butter

Evening News · Monday 30 January 1893 · page 4

LONDON, January 28.—Danish. butter is quoted 114s per cwt…

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Australian Wheat

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 January 1893 · page 4

LONDON, Saturday Night.--Australian wheat is quoted at 31s 9d per quarter…

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The Wheat Market

Evening News · Monday 30 January 1893 · page 4

LONDON, January 28.-The English, wheat markets are weak in tone, with out quotable change in prices. The Continental and American markets are steady…

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London Wool Sales

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 January 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--At the London wool fales to-day the bidding was steady. As compared with the last series of sales, prices were as follow:--Good lambs crossbred…

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Pioneer Butter Factory. Grafton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 January 1893 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Pioneer Butter Factory Companu at Ulmarra was held to-day. The report showed that during the nine months the factory was in operation 216,843 gallons milk were treated,…

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Pastoral Intelligence. (From Our Correspondents.) Bourke

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 January 1893 · page 6

Barringun stock reports: 826 cows, Yarron Vale to Deniliquin, Ricketson owner, Stewart in charge: 1000 bullocks, Parbrax, travelling south, Thompson Brothers owners, Readford in charge: 9680 bullocks,…

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