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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1905

6,278 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 250

The Use of Superphosphates. Wheat at Corowa

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 February 1905 · page 6

COROWA, Sunday.--Mr. W. W. Killen, who made certain experiments with manure during the recent harvest, reports the following results:--"Early in July 401b. of superphosphates were…

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Summary. for European Mail. Wool. SEASON 1904-5. SYDNEY. FebruarY 13th. 1905

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 13 February 1905 · page 4

Since July 1 the total quantity of wool exported from Sydney and Newcastle Amounted to 500,080 Bales being an increase of 207,873 bales compared…

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On the Land. Farm and Station. Roads in New Districts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1905 · page 5

The matter of a road in a country district will often bring out the best and the worst side of human nature. In newly settled parts neighbours are always dependent upon each…

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Poultry Farmers and Co-operation. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 February 1905 · page 9

Sir,--Your correspondent of the 7th inst., Mr. Reid, says the Pig and Poultry Farmers' Association has done nothing to gain the confidence of the main body of poultry farmers. Now, I…

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Butter and Butter

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 4

Everyone will be glad to note, from some statistics furnished by the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Moore, at the Wollongong Show lunch on Friday, that the butter industry is making…

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Experiments with Wheat

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 3

NARRABRI, Tuesday.—A Farmer here has experimented with five samples of wheat from the Hawkesbury Agricultural College. The "Bobs" sample produced a bright straw, was an early…

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Unprofitable Wheat Traffic

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 8

"M. B." writes:—As the Commissioners always meet claims of short delivery by saying that they cannot take any responsibility, as the traffic is a non-payable one. I venture to ask…

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The Wool Sales

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 4

THE Sydney wool sales are now drawing to a close, and woolgrowers who have patronised the local market have every reason to be satisfied with the prices…

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Alleged Sheep-stealing at Flemington

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 6

For some time past a number of sheep have been missed from the Flemington Saleyards in lots of ones and twos, but in odd cases 10 or 12 have disappeared. With a view to finding out…

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Sequel to Wheat Combine

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 5

An application was made to the Full Court to-day, on behalf of the defendants, in the case of S. A. Joseph and Rickard. Limited, against Lindley and others, for a rule nisi for a new…

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Export of Butter. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 7

Sir,--In Saturday's Melbourne report of export of butter it is noted that the Minister has decided to advertise in Africa to beware of Victorian butler unless "approved for export."…

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Fat Stock Sales. Homebush YARDS.—Monday. SHEEP

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 9

About 4253 sheep and lambs were penned at to-day's sales, from 15 consignors. The bulk of the supply consisted of merine wethers, and mainly comprised useful to prime quality, with a few medium and light…

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Wheat Export Trade. Queensland Pushing Business

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 6

BRISBANE, Monday.--Mr. Ferguson, an inspector under the Meat and Dairies Act, interviewed at Townsville on the prospects of the meat industry in the north, said he believed the…

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Sheep Pilfering at Flemington. Steps to Prevent It

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 7

The Homebush selling agents buyers and their men regularly employed in the yards, held a well attended meeting at Cole's Wentworth hotel yesterday…

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Sydney Wool Trade. Winchcombe, Carson & Co., Ltd

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 2

We found the market unchanged, as compared with the auctions recently held. Very heavy and skirty clips, together with wasty and shabby lots,…

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Sheep Pilfering. at Homebush Yards. Meeting of Agents and Buyers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 8

At the conclusion of the sheep and lamb sales at the Homebush fat stock saleyards yesterday a meeting was held at the Wentworth Hotel, Flemington, to discuss matters in…

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Sewerage Board's Farm

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 6

Several improvements have been carried out at the Water and Sewerage Board's Farm at Rockdale, which will, it is anticipated, have the effect of minimising any nuisance such as local…

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Dairyman's Complaint

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 6

At last night's meeting of Leichhardt Council a communication was read from Mr. R. Loosemore, dairyman, stating that on the 2nd instant he had been fined £10, on a complaint laid by…

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To Make Farming Pay

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 4

Since the Czar issued his famous peace rescript no more important international movement has been suggested than that which the King of Italy has now thought under the notice…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Tumut, February 8

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association took place at the School of Arts on Saturday afternoon last. Mr. Geo. Clout,…

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