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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1904

5,951 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 250

Parramatta District. Dairymen's Troubles

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 January 1904 · page 6

At a meeting of the Granville Council some weeks back the matter of licensing dairymen was under consideration, and in one instance it was pointed out that a dairyman supplying milk to the ratep[?]yers…

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The Turf. Tips by "Early Bird." Saturday's Racing. Warwick Farm Meeting

The Australian Star · Friday 29 January 1904 · page 2

The outlook for the January meeting of the Warwick Farm Racing Club, to be held to-morrow, is reassuring, and as the turf can at all times hold its own against all comers,…

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Suicide of a Farmer's Wife

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 January 1904 · page 7

ALBURY, Thursday.--Caroline Sehulz, wife of a farmer residing at Huon, near Jindera, disappeared after breakfast yesterday and was found by her daughter in a tank near the house. The…

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Land in the North. Thousands of Acres Available. to Be Thrown Open Shortly. Farming and Grazing Areas. Variety of Soils and Climate

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 January 1904 · page 5

GRAFTON, Thursday.--Much attention is being centred in the areas which will shortly be made available for settlement on the north coast, especially by landholders in the wast,…

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Another Large Butter Shipment

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 8

The second largest butter shipment of the present season, comprising 13,889 boxes, and weighing over 347 tons, will be taken by the Orient-Pacific liner Orumz, which sails…

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The Wool Season

Evening News · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 4

There are many evidences that the end of the wool-selling season is approaching. and the most striking is found in the general quality of the offerings, which are daily becoming of a more…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 15

Auctions were continued January 19th. The market was very strong for all good greasy and scoured wools when in dry condition, rates being as stiff as ever, but for other…

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Wool Sales. London

The Australian Star · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 6

The following prices were realised on Thursday for the clips mentioned:-- Binnum, 13½d; Walhallow, 10⅞d; Gingle, 10d; Marthon, 22d; Manfred, 20⅛d; Gum Greek, 10⅞d; Levels,…

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Commercial. London Wool Sales

The Australian Star · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 8

The Co- operative Wool and Produce Co., have received from their London agents the following cablegram, dated 27th instant:-- For better classes of greasy wools prices…

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Draft Allowance on Wool

Evening News · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 4

The movement originated by the Sydney Wool selling Brokers, having for its object the abolition of the draft allowance on wool, is one which will commend itself heartily to…

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The Wool Trade Friday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 6

It would have been matter for no surprise had values in the local market exhibited an easier tendency during the week now closing. The news from London had been…

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The Wool Sales. London, Jan. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 11

At the wool sales to-day there was brisk competition, and prices were firm. Slightly better prices were obtained for scoured merinos…

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A Wheat That Will Resist Rust and Bunt. Valuable Experiments

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 12

In a recent interview with a representative of the "S.M.Herald" Mr.Campbell, Director of Agriculture, gave a lot of valuable information concerning the experiments carried…

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In the Wheat Belt. No. 10.--The South-western Slope. the Saving of Narrandera. Where Hope Has Replaced Despair. on the Western Fringe. Iv

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 9

NARRANDERA, Thursday.--A big sheep farmer from the Riverina sat in the train on the way from Junee to Coolamon. He looked out on the golden country the train was travelling…

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Farm and Garden Seasonable Reminders for January

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 4

Field.—It should be decided at once whether land that was under grain is to go to grass or be prepared for other crops. If the latter, or it is new land for cropping, then the sooner it is broken up…

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Our Note Book Turf Talk and Tips Ruenalf Ii. and Faithful. Winners at the S.T.C. Mooting-The Amatour Roos-Little Mary Wins. Dotting Dev[?]nts-The Prince Lyon Diaq[?]tion-A Sonsational Protest. Selections for Warwick Farm

The Arrow · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 7

TO-DAY racegoers will have the opportunity of viziting Warwick Farm under favorable conditions, and will be accommedated with several special trains from…

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The Crops

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 6

CAMDEN.—There have been splendid growths of corn in the Camden district, and there is every prospect of an abundant yield of grain. In some instances the stalks have…

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Singleton Co-operative Dairy Company, Limited. Singleton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Singleton Central Co-operative Dairy Company, Limited, was held yesterday. The report gave a comparison of the output of the past year with…

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On the Land. Farm and Station. the Fruitgrowers' Troubles. Glutted Markets and Ruinous Values

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 6

Save in a few newer districts where the trees are young and the growers unencumbered by a large proportion of old shy-bearing fruits, the industry has been in a…

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More Record-breaking. Farmers Busy and Satisfied

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 9

The Superintendent of Railway Lines, Mr. H. Richardson, who has just returned from a visit to the southern districts, speaks in glowing terms of the state of the country…

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