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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1906

7,572 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 250

Bush Fires. Miles of Country Devastated. Extent of the Damage. Two Thousand Sheep Killed. Wheat Crops Ruined

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 8

ALBURY, Monday.--Fuller particulars are now available of the destruction wrought by bush fires in this district. The outbreak occurred at Huon Farm, Jindere, the property of…

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The Pastoral Finance Association Ltd

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 2

"The market is weaker as compared with the cloning rates of last London sales. The best descriptions of merino, except skin wool, do not show any material change; but crossbred greasy…

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Local Wool Sales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 9

At the opening sale of the week two catalogues were presented to a full attendance of buyers. There was an exceptionally strong demand for most lines, good and good medium…

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London Wool Sales

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 2

The following cables under date of 18th [?] have been received respecting the London Wool Sales :— DALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED:…

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The Japanese Wheat Fund

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 4

Very promptly came the first response to the cry for the Japanese, in the shape of a cheque from Mr. W. T. Cadill, of Deepwater. for £10 10s He…

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Corowa Wheat Destroyed. Corowa

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 8

Several bush fires broke out in this district on Saturday and Sunday. One started on Brocklesby, in some stubble, and destroyed 80 bags of wheat owned by Mr. M. Connell…

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Melbourne Wool Sales. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 9

Dalgety and Co., Limited held their wool sale of the season to-day, offering a good catalogue of 3763 bales, including wool from every State in the Commonwealth. The attendance of buyers was large,…

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Wheat Loading Dispute. a Conference Arranged

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 4

The situation at Darling Island with regard to the dispute between the unionist wheat-carriers and the Stevedores' Association remains unchanged…

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Damage in the West. Sheep Burned Alive. Condobolin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 8

Particulars have been received concerning the fires in the district on Wednesday last. A fire mysteriously originated near Mr. John Waite's property, in scrub land near the…

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Export of Butter. Prominent Merchant's Views. Before the Mail Subsidies Commission

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 6

The Royal Commission appointed by the Federal Government to inquire into the question of subsidies to mall steamers trading between the Commonwealth and Great…

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Summary. for European Mail. Wool. SEASON 1905-6. SYDNEY, January 23rd, 1906

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 4

Since July 1 the total quantity of wool exported from Sydney and Newcastle Amounted to 584,472 Bales, being an increase of 98,986 bales compared…

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Bush Fires. Miles of Country Devastated. Farmers Heavy Losers

Evening News · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 5

COOTAMUNDRA, Tuesday.—Big bush fires been raging about the district during the last few days. At Jugiong, miles of country have been burnt, and the scene of devastation…

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Widespread Destruction. Stock and Crops Destroyed. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 8

Further reports from the scene of the bush fires show the losses to have been very severe indeed. One outbreak is said to have been caused by a spark from the pipe of a…

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A Farmer Fined. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 8

William Fitzgibbon, farmer, was charged at Bendigo to-day with the careless use of fire on January 9. The evidence showed that accused, who was eccentric, started 27 fires by…

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The Sydney Morning Herald and the Sydney Mail Farm Competitions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 4

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On the Land. Farm and Station. Buckjumpers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 4

Buckjumpers and the men who can hang to them have always been large in Australian song and story; but both breeds seem every year to be getting further away from us,…

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Dairying Industry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 4

TAMWORTH.—The report of the directors of the Tamworth Co-operative Dairy Company for the half-year ended December 31 states that the profit for the period was…

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Farm Products. To-day's Redfern Sales. a Rise in Lucerne

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 5

There was a large attendance of buyers at the Redfern produce auction sales, and the bidding was brisk. Fifty-two, trucks, were placed on the market for auction…

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The Rural Voice. the First Australian Farmer

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 9

To the Editor,--Permit me to point out an error in Mr. M'Arthur's speech at the opening of the Exchange exhibition of cereals, etc. He said: "Who sowed the first grain was known…

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Wheat V. Wool. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 4

Sir,--The three letters which appear in your issue of the 13th should be amusing if not instructive. Mr. G. M'Clellan, a wheat-grower, tells me I am a very poor farmer, and later on…

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