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Farming & the land, 1903

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Farming in the Glen Innes District. Cutting and Binding Corn for Ensilage

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 484

The illustrations show an improved machine for cutting and binding corn. This cutter, which is in general use in America, cuts a row of corn and bends the fodder in sheaves. It has been…

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Wool

Evening News · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 3

Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson, and Company, Limited report:—In the wool market business is now confined to private treaty, as the month-ly auctions have been resumed, end no public…

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Extraordinary Case of Fraud. a Sheep Farmer's Crime. Show Judge of His Own Sheep. Fined Five Hundred Pounds. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 7

At the Criminal Court to-day, before Mr. Justice a'Beckett and a jury of 12, William M'Nab, farmer and grazier, and two lads in his employ named Lawrence Henry Rash and Josh. Rash surrendered to…

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Cattle for South Africa

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 5

Although great losses were experienced among the earlier consignments of cattle sent from Queensland to South Africa the herd of 100 heifers sent over last as a trial shipment are…

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Another Wheat Cargo

Evening News · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 6

The ship Crown of England, 60 days out from San Francisco entered Sydney Heads on Wednesday afternoon. She has a large wheat cargo consisting of 2765 tons under the hatches…

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Agricultural and Pastoral. Chatsworth Island

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 8

Only 106 points of rain fell this month. The maize crops are a total failure, but the two-year cane looks very well. DUBBO. Wednesday…

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Seed Wheat Distribution. a Fodder Allowance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 7

The Minister for Mines and Agriculture, commenting upon the remarks contained in an article published in yesterday's issue of the " Sydney Morning Herald," said that the Government has decided…

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More Wheat. 90,000 Dollars Worth by a Ship

The Australian Star · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 6

A ship was sighted coming along six miles to the sou'-east in tow of the tug Champion at 2.55 p.m. yesterday, and there were great hopes amongst shipping men that it would…

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Morwell Sheep Show Case. Strong Remarks by the Judge. M'nab Fined £500

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednsday.--The trial of Wm. M'Nab, a well-known sheep farmer in the Morwell district, Lawrence Henry Rash, aged 18, and John Rash, 15, two of his employees, on a charge…

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Wool and Basil Workers' Picnic. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 2

Sir,—In Saturday's issue of the "News,". Messrs. Wright and Abbott say they declined to attend this year's picnic simply because of the manner in which it was arranged. Last year…

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A Bendigo Sensation. Prisoner in the Dock Cuts His Throat. Desperate Struggle with Warders. Cattle-stealer Fears Death Less Than Pentridge

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--A sensation occurred at Bendigo Criminal Court, before the Chief Justice this morning, almost ending in a tragedy…

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Floating Farms

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 34

Of all the strange things in China none is more remarkable than the way in which the farmers along the great river Yang-tse- Kiang transport their stock and produce to…

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Dairy News. Moruya

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 9

The balance-sheet for the year ended December 24 last, issued by the Kiora Cheese Factory, states that during that time 83,222 standard gallons of milk were treated, yielding 82,695lb. cheese, which were…

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Around Narrandera. the Situation of the Farmers. Typical Cases of Distress. Need for Government Action. (From Our Special Reporter.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 7

Much has recently appeared in the daily press concerning the bitter experiences of many of the settlers in the drought-stricken portions of this State but probably very few of the residents of the more…

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SHEEP and Wool. the Wool Trade

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 27 February 1903 · page 5

The three days' sales of last week were noticeable for good solid bidding for best wools, which hold firm, with a tendency to advance on late rates. Wools out…

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Cattle

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 27 February 1903 · page 5

808 yarded, representating 48 consignote, mainly from the northern and southern districts, old lots from the west. The yardings included a better…

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Cattle

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 27 February 1903 · page 3

1,164 yarded, including about 600 cows and beifers. All qualities represented, and comprised a large number of medium and light descriptions, principally from…

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Cattle

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 27 February 1903 · page 12

In the live stock market on Wednesday prices were irregular for cattle, and in favour of buyer, though there was a steady demand for best bullocks. Quotations: Prime pens…

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Cattle

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 27 February 1903 · page 12

On Wednesday of cattle there were 540 forward, the bulk being in excellent condition, Fifteen were from Victoria, 140 from south-east, 30 from north, 60 from lakes, and the…

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Splendid Wheat Crops

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 February 1903 · page 5

Mr. P. O. Wicken, field officer for the Department of Agriculture, reports that the harvest has been a remarkably good one, especially in the southern districts, where the average is about…

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