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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1906

7,572 stories in Sydney's papers · page 68 of 250

Wheat Shipments. London, Tuesday, 6.25 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 1

The quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 4,000,000 quarters, while the quantity afloat for the Continent is 1,950,000 quarters…

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Junee. the Paper—size of Wheat Bags —Wire Netting

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 15

At the meeting on 24th February, the president (Mr. F. Quilter) in the chair, a deal of departmental correspondence from Mr. W. A. Holman, M.L.A., was read…

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The Pastoral and Agricultural Societies Union of N.s.w. Show Dates 1006. March

Referee · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 8

14, 15— Glen Innes. Mr. G. A. Priest. 15, 10, 17— Newcastle, Mr. Owen Gilbert. APRIL. 4, 5, 6— Bathurst A.H. and P. Association, Mr…

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The Soil Settlement and Production. Short-weight Butter. Still a Matter of Complaint

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 11

Short butter weights continue to be a grievance both locally and in London. So far as London is affected, the trouble is held to lie largely with the system which obtains in…

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Wool. Opening of the London Sales. London, Tuesday, 6.25 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 1

The wool sales opened to-day. Bidding was animated, and prices showed an advance of from 5 To 10 per cent…

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Victoria House. Farmer and Co

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 12

The story of a success, whether it be the success of a nation, a business, or an individual, is always interesting. No business has been more successful than…

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The Dairyman. In-breeding and Constitution

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 11

In the "Australasian" of 17th February "Bruni" has an interesting article on in-breeding and constitution, which has doubtless been read with interest by…

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Loyalty Above All Things. To the Editor, "The Farmer and Settler."

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 6

Sir,—Mr. Barry's proposition at Dubbo should serve as an object lesson to each loyal member of the F. and S. Association…

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One-sided Law. To the Editor, "Farmer and Settler."

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 6

Sir,—I beg to draw your attention to the closing clauses of section 7 of the Crown Lands Amendment Act of 1905, which give the Minister the right to…

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The Farmers and Local Government. Prompt Action Urged. The Editor, "Farmer and Settler."

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 6

Sir,—I notice in your issue of 28th inst. the account of the inaugural meeting of the newly-formed Western District Council at Dubbo, and I wish to congratulate…

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Idle Lands for Idle Hands. To the Editor "The Farmer and Settler."

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 6

Sir,—It is time a voice was heard from Wagga Wagga, through the medium of "The Farmer and Settler." The unanimous opinion of those who…

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THE F.A.Q. STANDARD. To the Editor "Farmer and Settler."

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 6

Sir,—I read with interest your article on the question of fixing the F.A.Q. standard for the sale of wheat. It is quite apparent that the present system is…

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Closer Settlement. (Per favor of "The Farmer and Settler.")

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 4

The Farmers' and Settlers' Association of New South Wales has for many years strongly advocated the question of Closer Settlement. In its calm deliberations, it…

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Berry Stud Farm Records. To the Editor "Farmer and Settler."

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 9

Sir,—In these days of agricultural education by daily newspaper, it would seem that all we poor farmers have to do is to read up "On the Land" or "The Soil" at…

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Branch Reports—continued. Baan Baa. the Paper—wire Netting—partial Storms—dairying

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 13

There was a good attendance on the 3rd inst. You will have a full account of business transacted for next issue. Our members are highly pleased with…

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The Poultry Farmers' Co-operative Society, Ltd. Report Friday's Auction

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 8

Eggs were scarce, only 100 boxes being available; 1/5¼ to 1/6½ for best brands. Pullets' eggs, 1/4½; duck eggs to 1/5¼. Friday's sale of poultry was the largest…

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Turf Topics V.R.C Autumn Racing. Events of the Last Two Days. Tartan Bears Away the Honors of the Meeting— Lady Wallace's Good Form— N.S.W. Trainers Win Twelve Races, and Capture the Principal Events— Stake Winners and Stable Form— Ebullition and Marmont— Canterbury Winners. Coming Events. Selections for Warwick Farm

Referee · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 1

ON the palmy days or the Kirkham Stud, horses owned by the late Mr. James White made a notable descent on the stake-money of a V.R.C…

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Warwick Farm

Referee · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 3

Next Saturday there will be racing at Warwick Farm. As the entries are Rood the meeting should prove attractive. Visitors will be accommodated by the usual…

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Federal Politics. the Farmers' League. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 10

The Farmers' League has made arragements with Mr. G. H. Reid and Mr. Allan M'Lean, Ms.P., to deliver addresses at the annual conference…

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Development Under Dairying

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 9

The success of the farmers since dairying obtained a firm hold has naturally bad the effect of popularising the district and all along the line, past the Adams' holding,…

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