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  2. ON THE LAND. FARM AND STATION.

    Some time ago now tho Minister forming the Irrigation Trust let it be understood that stops were being taken to appoint an irrigation export. This is an appointment long since ...

    Article : 715 words
  3. BURNSIDE ORPIM HOMES.

    The Burnside Presbyterian Orphan Homes near Parramatta have been successfully established Colonel Burns figures prominently as the chief benefactor, with a gift of 35 ...

    Article : 1,770 words
  4. CORPUS CHRISTI.

    The Corpus Christi procession an animal Roman Catholic festival held in honour of the Lord's Supper, took place in the grounds of the Manly Eccleslastle[?] College yesterday ...

    Article : 896 words
  5. THE TRUE TREE LUCERNE.

    Two shrubby plants having a, dissimilar habit and different economic values have for some time past been growing various parts of Australia, under ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,019 words
  6. CROSSBRED SHEEP.

    Mr. H. G. von Laubenfeld, West Wyalong, writes further concerning farmers' sheep:— "The sheepfarmer who tries to improve his flock of merinos, as regards wool, carcase, and ...

    Article : 942 words
  7. WESTERN LANDS.

    Eighteen blocks in the vicinity of Cobar and Nymagee, containing an area of about 350,000 acres, were offered for lease by gazette notice on March 1 last, and of these ...

    Article : 167 words
  8. STOCK SALES.

    Our Rathurst orrespondent wires that an important sale of trotting stock was held on Wednesday Est, at Mr. C. White's Carwynan stud farm, Kelso. Buyers were present from all over the Commonwealth, and ...

    Article : 74 words
  9. PASTURES PROTECTION BOARD.

    HAY.—The P.P.Board met on Wednesday. Mr. Samuel Nixon, of Gunbar, was elected chairman. The reports of the rabbit inspectors were to the effect that, owing to the ...

    Article : 248 words
  10. PROPERTY SALES.

    BATHURST.—Mr. Samuel Williams, of Alloway Bank (near Rathurst), and Mr. Tom Gordon of Moorilda, have paid over £25,000 cash for the purchase of Narambra and Rosodale Estates, grazing; properties in the ...

    Article : 76 words
  11. FOX-TERMER CLUB'S PARADE.

    Brighton-le-Sands on Saturday afternoon was the scene of the [?]rst challenge, parade held by the Fox Terrier Club of New South Wales. The dogs exhibited were possibly the best lot ever brought together ...

    Article : 918 words
  12. THE SEASON.

    The Commonwealth Meteorologist furnishes the following summary of the condition of stock, crops, and water, during the month of May, 1911, gleaned from the reports furnished ...

    Article : 354 words
  13. UNSATISFACTORY FRUIT SHIPMENT.

    MELROURNE.—A report received by the Agricultural Department from the Agent-General states that the fruit sent in the steamer Ascanius was not satisfactory There ...

    Article : 80 words
  14. THE VALUE OF MAIZE.

    DAPTO.—Inspecter Makin, of the Agricultural Department, delivered a lecture in the Agricultural Hall on Friday night, under the auspices of the Agricultural Society, on maize, ...

    Article : 172 words
  15. GRADING BUTTER.

    In their extremely interesting report, the Scottish Agricultural Commissioners tell us some home truths about the dairying industry, amongst others, and incidentally ...

    Article : 511 words
  16. MR. GRIFFITH ON TOUR.

    The Minister for Works Mr. Griffith accompainied by Mr. G. A. Jones member for the district and Mr. R. F. Jenkins late works officer. Moree, arrived to-day. ...

    Article : 754 words
  17. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES.

    MURRUMBURRAH.—A meeting of the Murrumburrah P. A. and I. Association was held at the Criterion Hotel on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance of members. ...

    Article : 64 words
  18. LESSON IN PRUNING.

    Armed with secateurs, the members of the agricultural class at the Technical College, to the number of about 30, journeyed to an orchard at Rookwood on Saturday for ...

    Article : 252 words
  19. DISTRICT ITEMS.

    BOGGABRI.—The district wheat crops in many cases are rather backward, but an inch of rain would greatly improve the growth. Early sown crops look splendid, particularly ...

    Article : 1,002 words
  20. CREMORNE HORSE FERRY.

    Sir,—After reading the report of the Minister's ' visit to Mesman on the 12th inst., I must ask you to be so kind as to publish the following facts: ...

    Article : 592 words
  21. IRRIGATION INSTRUCTION.

    The accommodation at the Yanco Government Farm is very limited. Not more than about 25 apprentices can be taken at present, though the sleeping quarters are not ...

    Article : 153 words
  22. WOOL AND WHEAT RETURNS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 105 words
  23. KILLING GREEN TREES.

    HARGRAVES.—Messrs. F. McGrath and A. Campbell, of Hargraves, have recently carried out experiments with the strychnine method of destroying green timber. These ...

    Article : 121 words
  24. ROMNEY MARSH SHEEP.

    Mr. W. H. Webb, Bathurst, writes:—Referring to the question of light coloured feet on Romney Marsh sheep, I see the secretary of the Australian Longwool Sheepbreeders' ...

    Article : 440 words
  25. BLACK OATS.

    Addressing a farmers' meeting at Oxley Mr. M'Donald, district agricultural inspector, referred to the prevalence of black oats in the wheat paddocks an the north-west. He said ...

    Article : 337 words
  26. FRUIT-GROWING.

    Mr. H. M. Elvery, Glengarry, Panton Hill, Victoria, writes:—I noticed a report that the Lord Mayor is in favour of allowing people to erect stands for the sale of fruit in various ...

    Article : 710 words
  27. BUTTER SHIPMENTS.

    MELBOURNE.—The total exports of butter for the season have reached over 23,000 tons, valued at £2,478,210. ...

    Article : 19 words
  28. DAIRYING.

    BYRON BAY.—The shareholders of the North Coast Co-operative Company held their fourteenth half-yearly meeting on Thursday. There was a large attendance. The chairman ...

    Article : 323 words
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