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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1913

11,124 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 250

On the Land. Farm and Station. Wheat-growing on the Plains

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 6

In different parts of the State during the past few seasons it has been well demonstrated that agriculture may be profitably carried on in regions which were for yours…

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Cattle-straying Nuisance. Heavy Penalty Imposed

The Sun · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 7

Complaints concerning the damage caused by straying cattle in the eastern suburbs have been very frequent lately. At Paddington Police Court to-day William…

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Pneumatic Poleaxe. Killing Cattle with Air

The Sun · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 11

A poleaxe two and a half inches long, more efficient in cattle slaughtering than its primitive antecedent, is occupying the attention of London butchers, since a…

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Extraordinary Wheat Crop. Sown in Sea Sand. Discovery by Three-years-old Boy

The Sun · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 11

An experiment which has been successful in the State of Washington, America, might he tried by the settlers of Daceyville with advantage. It has been discovered at…

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The Markets Sydney Wool Sales

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 27

Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:—The wool market rules very firm, the tendency of values since the re-opening of the sales on. January 6th being iii owners'…

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Trades and Labour. Pastoral Workers. Bushmen and the A.w.u

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 4

Before finally separating yesterday afternoon, the conference between representatives of the Australian Workers' Union and other large rural organisations decided that the…

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Sydney Wool Sales. (Continued from page 3.)

Evening News · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 3

Wanchcombe Carson, presented a superior catalogue, [?]ning a number of fine New England wools of good quality and condition, well grown and stapled. They quote the…

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Wheat. Stacked and Dispatched. Country Railway Station Reports

Evening News · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 14

The following statement shows the number of bags of wheat stacked at various railway stations in New South Wales during the week ended January 11:—…

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Wheat Firm, But Quiet. London, Wednesday 11.10 p.m

The Sun · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 8

The wheat market to-day was firm, but the demand quiet. New South Wales new season's grain was quoted at from 37s 9d to 38s 4d per 4801b., c.i.f…

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Capsize of Lighter. 1100 Bags of Wheat Aboard. Darling Harbor Accident

The Sun · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 7

A lighter carrying 1100 bags of wheat the weight of which was about 90 tons, capsized in Darling Harbor early this morning. She was all ready to to towed away with the…

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London Market Cables. the Wool Sales. London, Jan. 14, 7.25 p.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 11

The first series of wool sales of the year opened very firm. Prices' of merinos were against buyers. Jan. 15, 5.10 a.m…

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London Wool Sales. Strong Market Continues. High Prices Realised. London, Wednesday, 11.50 p.m

The Sun · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 8

There was a splendid display of New South Wales and Queensland wools at the London Bales to-day. Finer greasy clips evoked spirited…

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Agriculture. Dairying. the Paspalum Pastures

Watchman · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 3

The peculiar problem of the Richmond River District is the management of the paspalum to better profit. This grass which in the past has done so well in the…

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Closer Settlement. Mangoplah Estate, Wagga, Fifty-two Farms Provided

Evening News · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 3

The Minister for Lands has approved an application under the Cloaer settlement promotion Act. by which 52 settlers and be provided with home maintenance farms on the…

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Produce. Dairy. Case Eggs Easier

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 11

Will the cheese market come lower? That is the question which is troubling every agent in Susset-street. Some say yes; some say no. The big grocers are making enticing…

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Dairying

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 6

GUNDAGAI.—The pay-sheet of the Tumut Butter Factory for the month of December represented a turnover of £2227 9s 3d, as against £3731 8s 6d for the previous month of…

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Meetings of Farmers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 6

KYOGLE.—At a special meeting of the P. and A Society it was decided to negotiate with George Heyman and the Government with a view to seeming an additional 15 acres to…

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Grafton Experiment Farm. Some Interesting Experiments. Banana Culture and Maize Growing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 6

The Grafton Experiment Farm, which lies about seven miles from Grafton on the Casino-road, has been in operation for some years, and the work promises in some…

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Trying Times for Farmers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 11

BATHURST, Wednesday.--Heavy rain fell in Bathurst this afternoon. In sonic parts of the town watercourses overflowed. The fall will be of immense benefit to maize and potato crops…

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Coastal Farmers. a Record Half-year. Turnover £1,500,000

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 8

BEGA, Wednesday.--The half-yearly meeting, of the Coastal Farmers' Society was held yesterday afternoon. Mr. W. D. Warden, chairman of the society presided and others…

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