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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1896

4,084 stories in Sydney's papers · page 66 of 205

Pastoral Products. Homebush Fat Stock Sales

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 7

SHEEP.--The attendance at the sales yesterday was a large one, country and suburban buyers being largely represented. Some record prices were obtained, and altogether…

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Ear-Marking Cattle. to the Editor "S. S. AND S. JOURNAL."

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 5

SIR,—Re ear-marking cattle and the Warrego Inspector's letter on the subject in your paper of the 17th inst., I fail to see that Mr. Shepherd's letter…

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The Country. Charge of Sheep-stealing

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 6

ALBURY, Tuesday.--A man named James Marsh, an old resident of Howlong district, was lodged in Albury gaol to-day under committal on a charge of sheep-stealing. The…

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Pastoral Intelligence. (From Our Correspondents.) Glen Innes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 5

The stock passing since last report are:—4023 cwes, Wallangra to Auburn Vale, Inverell, Thee. Cooper owner; 242 fat wethers, Wongwabinda, Armidale, to Maitland, Mr. C. M. Wright owner;…

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News by Cable. The English Baby Farm. The Inquest. A Verdict of Wilful Murder

Evening News · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 4

LONDON, April 28.-The coroner's jury yesterday concluded its inquiry into the circumstances attending the death, of the six infants whose bodies were found in the…

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Selections Fob Warwick Farm. Royal Stakes and Birthday Cup Entries—Sundry Notes and Comments

Referee · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 1

ACQUAINTANCE with one of the suburban courses was renewed by racegoors on Saturday under circumstances very satis-factory to the club concerned— Canterbury…

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Baby-farming in London. the Charge Against Annie Dyer. Verdict of Wilful Murder. London, April 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 5

The coroner's jury has returned a verdict of wilful murder against the woman Annie Dyer, who was arrested on suspicion of having murdered a number of infants…

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The Governor at Grafton. Opening of the Show. Visit to the Public School. Addresses of Welcome-Dairying on the Clarence. GRAFTON

The Australian Star · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 7

At Grafton Superior Public School Lord Hampden was received by members of the school board and 800 pupils. Mr. T. Bawden, president of the board, said that it…

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Baby Farming in England. the Coroner's Inquiry. a Verdict of Wilful Murder

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--The coroner's jury yesterday concluded their inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of the six infants whose bodies…

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Pastoral Intelligence. (From Our Correspondent.) Mount Victoria

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 6

Five hundred and twenty fat sheep and 20 fat bullocks were trucked this afternoon to Flemington, from the Melbourne Agency Land and Finance Company's Kanimbla estate, consigned to Wardon…

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The Wheat Supplies. London, April 28

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 7

The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is estimated at 2,320,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,020,000 quarters…

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The Awakening of the Clarence. the Farmers Becoming Butter Producers. Extension of the Factory System. Expected Extension of Settlement

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 3

GRAFTON. Wednesday.--The standing complaint of the rural population against the inhabitants of Sydney is that they know very little indeed of the character of the…

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London Wool Sales. Decline in Prices

Evening News · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 6

LONDON, April 29.-The third series of London wool sales were opened this evening. Messrs. Charles Balme and Company…

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London Wool Sales. Decline in Prices. London, April 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 5

The third series of the London wool sales were opened this evening. Prices show a general decline of 5 per cent. as compared with the values ruling…

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English Commercial. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, April 28. Wheat Statistics

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 7

The quantity of wheat and four afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,320,000 quarters, against 2,330,000 quarters last week, and 3,640,000 last year. The total quantity afloat for the Continent…

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The London Wool Sales. Opening of the Third Series. a Decline in Prices

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Night.--The third series of London-colonial wool sales opened to-day, with a general decline of 5 per cent. in prices…

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London Wool Sales The Oping Prices. Decline of 5 Per Cent. London, April 28

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 7

The London wool sales opened today. As was expected some days ago the prices realised showed a decline of fully 5 per cent, as compared with the…

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Pastoral Defence

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 1 May 1896 · page 6

WHEN a thoughtful man comes to study the events of the past few weeks, it seems as if we were going to have some…

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Butter Export

The Australian Star · Friday 1 May 1896 · page 3

The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Co. write on March 20 :-- "The supply of Australian butter shows a marked falling off since the beginning of the year…

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Seed Wheat Distribution

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 May 1896 · page 4

The Agricultural Department has determined to close the lists for the distribution of seed wheat tomorrow. Already the applications for assistance are much to excess…

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