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Farming & the land, 1902

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Southdown Sheep

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 8

The Southdown is undoubtedly the oldest of the English Down breeds, and the one that has been used to give symmetry and quality to all other branches…

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Pastoral Finance Association, Ltd

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 5

In the absence of auction sales in this market, it is patiafactory to note that a good private enquiry continues, and it fair quantity of wool has been placed during the past weok…

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Sheep Dog Trials

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 7

1st, £20: 2nd, £5 5s; 3rd, £4; 4th, £3; 5th, £2; 6th, £1. REGULATIONS. The awards shall be by points…

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American Wheat

Evening News · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 6

LONDON, March 19, 6.35 p.m.—The visible Supply of American wheat, according to "Bradstreet's," is 80,441,000 bushels…

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Agricultural and Pastoral. Bourke

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 7

On the 27th instant a large deputation of P[?]sto[?]alists will wait upon the Minister for Lands, asking that no interest be charged on unpaid rentals falling due after January 1 this year until…

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London Wool Sales

Evening News · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Stock and Station Journal

LONDON, March 19, 6.35 p.m.—At the auctions this evening, there was a brisk sale, and buyers were keen. Prices were unchanged…

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Bradford Wool MarKet. Wool Steady and Firm

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 5

The Bradford market to-day, if not booming, is remarkably steady in tone; a cheerful feeling prevails and good work is being done. It is too much to…

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Fat Sheep Suitable for Export

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 7

£100 contributed by the N.S.W. Government Department of Mines and Agriculture, For the best pen of 10 merino wethers.—-1st, £20; 2nd, £15; 3rd, £10; 4th, £5…

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Manufacture of Mineral Wool

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 5

We have all seen the wool that is used in connection with insulating rooms in packing engines and pipes, but very few of us had any idea that it was…

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Inter-state Fat Stock Sales. Melbourne, Sheep

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 3

On Tuesday 17,600 sheep were penned. Quotations: Prime crossbred wethers, 14s to 16s 3d; good, 11s 6d to 13s; middling, from 8s 61; prime crossbred ewes, 11s to 13s; extra,…

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Fat Stock Sales. Homedush Yards.—thursday, Sheep

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 9

About 37,500 sheep and lambs penned at to-day's sales, from 125 consignors, only five lots ranging over 1000 head. The pennings were principally light and useful merinos, with a sprinkling of prime; [?]russbreds were in moderate…

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A Sheep Run in New South Wales

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 5

From an interesting work written by W. Maxwell (special correspondent of the "Standard") called "With the Ophir Round the Empire," we note the…

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The Wool Sales. London, March 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 5

At the wool sales to-day biddings were brisk, and competition keen. Prices were unchanged. March 20…

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London Wool Sales. London, March 20

The Australian Star · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 4

At the wool sales yesterday the following prices were realised for the undermentioned clips: -- Euroka, 9½d; Merrigal, 9d; Lanillo, 7½d: Carandotta, 14[?]d; Hilton, 6[?]d; Totara,…

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Champion Prizes. Housed Section—fine Wool

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 7

Best fine wool ram—£10 10s. Best fine wool ewe—£5. Medium Wool, Best medium wool ram—£10 10s…

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Sydney Wool & Stock Journal. A Bi-Weekly Review of the Wool, Fat Stock, and Station Produce Trades. Published Every Tuesday and Friday. the Wool Trade. Sydney, Thursday, March 20

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 4

The progress of the London sales has been carefully watched from day to day, and the prices obtained under the hammer for well-known brands have been…

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American Wheat Supply. London, March 19, 6.25 p.m

The Australian Star · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 6

The American supply of wheat east of the Rockies is estimated by "Bradstreet's Journal" at 80,441,000 bushels…

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London Wool Sales. London, March 19, 6.25 p.m

The Australian Star · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 6

At the wool sates to-day competition continued brisk, buyers being keen. Prices remained unchanged. A cable to Dalgety and Co. from their…

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Sydney Wool Trade. the New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., report:—

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 2

Since the auctions closed last week we have experienced considerable inquiry, and have been able to place a good many lines, ex catalogues, at prices…

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