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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1899

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Wool Sales

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 5

The wool sales held at Wellington (N.Z.) last week passed off very satisfactorily. Competition was brisk, and prices good. There was a rise of…

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The Smithfield Cattle Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 4

The Smithfield Club Show—better known as the "Cattle Show," or "Fat-Beast Show"—opened at the Agricultural Hall on the 5th inst and…

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London Wool Sales

Evening News · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 4

LONDON, January 23.—Since the opening of the present series of wool sales 46,315 bales have been catalogued, of which 44,356 bales were sold…

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Bad Passage of a Cattle Steamer

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 5

The steamer Tangier, concerning which some anxiety was expressed, arrived at Fremantle today from Wyndham with 400 cattle. These are the first cattle brought down from Kimberley…

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Deputation to the Minister for Lands. Pastoral Leases

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 2

A deputation representing the pastoral lessees of the Central Division waited on the Minister for Lands on Thursday to explain that, owing to…

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London Wool Sales. London, Jan. 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 7

Since the opening of the present series of wool sales 46,315 bales have been catalogued, of which 44,356 bales were sold…

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London Wool Sales. London, January 23, 11.25. a.m

The Australian Star · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 5

The revised returns show that the wool catalogued to date for the present series of sales amounts to 46,315 bales. The sales represent 44,356 bales…

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SUMMARY. For European Mail. SYDNEY, Jan. 24th, 1899. Wool Exports. Season 1898-99

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 5

The exports of wool from Sydney to oversea, ports during the week were considerable, and amounted to 51,892 bales, making a total of 531,097 bales…

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The Drought. Farmers Appeal to the Government

Evening News · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 3

HILLSTON, Monday.—At a meeting of the Farmers' Association on Saturday, sixty members being present, the following resolutions were unanimously carried: "That…

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Nyngan Farmers and Settlers' Association

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Nyngan branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held last week. The following officers were elected:—…

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Victoria. the Weather and the Crops. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 7

The weather that has been experienced of late is most extraordinary for the time of year, being, in fact, more like early spring than midsummer. The drawback in connection…

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The Farmers and the Sugar Duties. Cootamundra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 5

The farmers and settlers' branch has resolved to ask for the duties of 1891 to be restored on grain as an act of justice, owing to the sugar duties being retained…

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Government Aid for Farmers. Hillston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 5

A meeting of the farmers and settlers was held on Saturday night. There was the largest attendance ever known here. All speakers emphasised tho deplorable state of the district. The following…

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Hillston Farmers

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 6

HILLSTON, Monday.--An important meeting of the Hillston Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in Flnch's-hall on Saturday evening, Mr. R.W. Stewart (Mayor of Hillston) chairman…

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London Wool Market

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 4

LONDON, Monday:--The demand to-day was brisk for merino wools, at unchanged prices. The market for crossbreds is advancing. LONDON, Tuesday.--Americans are now…

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London Wool Sales

Evening News · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 4

LONDON, January 24.—At the wool sales yesterday, the following prices were obtained Ulonga,8¾d; Corlla 8 3/8d; BUN, 8 3/8d; C[?]vde , 19 5/8 Goonoo, 10¾d; Caiwarra, 16 7/8d;…

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Australian Produce in Europe. Wheat

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 8

LONDON, December 23, 1898.--The market is dull and inanimate. Californtan shipping or shipped may be had at 30s, Indian loading at 28s 3d, Oregon at 30s. Best North American is…

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The Wool Sales. London, Jan. 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 7

At the wool sales to-day merinos were unchanged. Crossbreds are advancing. Jan.24. At the wool sales the following prices…

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London Wool Sales. London, January 23, 6.30 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 7

At the London-Colonial wool sales to-day ther was a brisk demand for merinos, but prices were unchanged. Crossbreds are advancing in price…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association

Evening News · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 7

COOTAMUNDRA, Tuesday.—A largely at tended meeting of farmers was held at Webb's Royal Hotel on Saturday, Mr. Wm. Corby, president, occupying the chair. The Object of…

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