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Farming & the land, 1896

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Catholic. Pastoral Letter. Issued by the Plenary Council. the Schools— Mixed Marriages— Friendly Societies— and the Catholic Home

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 17

THE following is the full text of the Pastoral Letter addressed by the Archbishops and Bishops of Australia assembled in second Plenary Council to the clergy and laity of their charge…

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The Wool Fleet. Fall in Freights. the Shipments for the Week Movements of the Vessels

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 10

Since last report there has been a further drop in wool freights by steam, the quotation, now being 14d and 38d. In sailers the rates are still 88d and 12d…

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Granny's Old Hen. the Growth Of. a Visit to Bonaventure Poultry Farm. (Concluded.)

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 8

One of the greatest novelties to be seen is in Pen No. 28, which contained a pair of black rose comb Bantams—the most…

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A Big Farmer

Evening News · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 9

The next thing to do was to secure a run for the stock—a, matter which he arranged with one of the settlers, who agreed, according to the custom, to take charge of them on the "thirds" system—that…

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Dairy Notes

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 112

Mr. Serecold, son of Mr. G. P. Serecold, who is now the owner of the Arfoma dairy; North Rockhampton, has (according to the Capricornian) just returned from a visit to the dairy centres of New…

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Six Crops in One Year

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 112

To grow and harvest six crops of grain and vegetables on the same field in one season is a triumph in farming that does not many. But I (writes Mr. V. Moore in the American Agriculturist) have a…

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Dairy Produce. Reduction in Shipping Freights

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 117

A conference was held at the offices of the Orient Company on Tuesday between representatives of a number of firms interested in the export of dairy produce and the local managers of the Orient and…

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Dairy Records

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 17

The Mudgee Co-operative Dairy Company since its inauguration has had a very successful career. The report; and balance-shect for the past year, and presented to shareholders at the last annual…

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Dairy Produce. the Export Trade. Reduction in Freights. Improved Prospects

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 43

A conference was held at the offices of the Orient Company on Tuesday between representatives of a number of Arms interested in the export of dairy produce and the local managers of…

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Condition of the Crops on the South Coast

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 28

Owing to the continued dry weather many of the farm and garden crops are in a languishing condition. Most of the pastures look very brown, and unless a good rainfall comes soon there is likely to be a…

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The Weather. Many Deaths. Several Cases of Sunstroke. Destructive Bush Fires. Effects of the Heat on Crops

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 14

During the last week phenomenal heat has been experienced all over the colony, and this has had a serious effect on both the animal and vegetable king doms. A number of persons have died, and a…

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Pastoral Letter of the Archbishops and Bishops of Australia Assembled in Second Plenary Council. To the Clergy and Laity of their Charge. Venerable and Beloved Brethren of the Clergy, Beloved Children of the Laity,—

The Catholic Press · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 15

IN taking note of the progress which religion has made within the ten years that have elapsed since the first Plenary Council of Australasia was held, we have felt our hearts…

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Latest Cables. General Cables. The Transvaal Trouble. British and Portuguese Interests. The Venezuela Frontler--Offer of the Pope to Arbitrate--The Ashantes Expedition--The Wool Sales--Commercial

The Australian Star · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 5

The following cables arrived after yesterdays last edition had gone to press:-- London, January 17…

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Australian Butter

Evening News · Monday 20 January 1896 · page 6

LONDON, January 18.—South Australian butter by the R.M. steamers Austral and Borne has been Bold at from 100s to 106s per cwt…

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Butter and Cheese

The Australian Star · Monday 20 January 1896 · page 5

The South Australian butter by the R.M.Ss. Austral and Rome has beep sold at from 100s to 106s per cwt. Australian cheese by the steamers…

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South Australian Butter

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1896 · page 4

LONDON, Saturday Night.--South Australian butter by the R.M.S. Austral and the R.M.S. Rome has 'been sold at from 100s to 106s per cwt…

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Wheat Markets

The Australian Star · Monday 20 January 1896 · page 5

The English wheat market is steady. The continental markets are changing a little for the worse, while the American market is inactive…

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The Wheat Markets

Evening News · Monday 20 January 1896 · page 6

LONDON, January 18.—The English markets are steady. The Continental markets are slightly weaker. The United States markets are inactive…

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The Wool Sales

The Australian Star · Monday 20 January 1896 · page 5

The wool sales to-day were marked by the keenest competition which has been noticed during the present series. The prices realised wore fully up to…

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The Current Wool Sales

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1896 · page 4

LONDON, Saturday.--The number of bales catalogued to date is 49,000; of which 40,800 have found buyers, and 2200 have been withdrawn…

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