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  2. ON THE LAND.

    The scheme for the affiliation of agricultural societies, which has of late caused some controversy, is now apparently put on one side, and another proposal taken its place. The ...

    Article : 962 words
  3. Advertising

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  4. MOLONG LAND BOARD.

    MOLONG.—On Friday the land board was occupied with a ballot for a homestead selection area in the parishes of Murga and Nangar, for which there were 31 applications. ...

    Article : 217 words
  5. UNIVERSITY LECTURES

    WEST WYALONG.—Professor Watt, of the Sydney University, delivered a very instructive lecture at West Wyalong on Friday night, his subject being "The Food of Plants." ...

    Article : 91 words
  6. TRANING IN FRUIT-GROWING.

    The Minister of Agriculture has decided to make arrangements to afford instruction to a limited number of lads at the newly-established demonstration orchard at Dural. ...

    Article : 146 words
  7. THE FRUIT INDUSTRY.

    ADELONG.—The action of the Government in sending up an expert from the Agricultural Department to these parts, which are getting famous for their export of fruit, has been much ...

    Article : 135 words
  8. TABRATONG IMPROVEMENT LEASE.

    The Minister for Lands stated in the Legislative Assembly last evening that the question as to the best method of disposal of the Tabratong forfeited improvement lease had ...

    Article : 92 words
  9. PROPOSED PINE FOREST.

    WINGHAM.—The acting district forester. Mr. N. J. Lyne, has received instructions to inspect an area of country in the vicinity of Tuncurry, in connection with the proposal ...

    Article : 67 words
  10. PARASITES IN LOCUSTS.

    Mr. W. S. Campbell writes:—In the most recently published English work on Argentina, by W. A. Hirst, occurs the following, which is of considerable interest to those ...

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  11. MEETINGS OF FARMERS.

    WELLINGTON.—The Ponto Farmers and Settlers Association, which became disorganised through the long illness and death of the late Mr. M. R. Brown, has been refomed, ...

    Article : 103 words
  12. FARM ACCOUNTS.

    It is generally admitted that a weakness of our farmers is their failure to keep proper accounts in connection with the work of the farm. As a result, it often happens that one ...

    Article : 331 words
  13. LAND BOARDS.

    ORANGE.—The land board gave its reserved decision in a case of dispute between the shire council of Canoblas and H. W. Larance as to the sum to be paid for land proposed to ...

    Article : 52 words
  14. RABBIT-TRAPPING.

    CUMNOCK.—The rabbit industry is flourishing here this winter. The buyer for the Blayney freezing works is sending away from 1500 to 1700 pairs a day, running two waggons, and ...

    Article : 71 words
  15. SHEEP POISONED BY WEED.

    BRISBANE.—Six thousand Correna sheep which had been agisting on Keerongooloo station, whilst being driven to Charleville, ate some poison weed at the Dry Tank, on the ...

    Article : 69 words
  16. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES.

    CUMNOCK.—At the annual meeting of the Cumnock P. A. and H. Association, the balance-sheet showed a credit balance without Government subsidy, of £12, as against £23 ...

    Article : 131 words
  17. THE BABY'S WORLD.

    This new magazine for mothers is making great strides. The July issue is really interesting, and the selection of babies exhibited can be strongly recommended Among ...

    Article : 148 words
  18. STOCK MOVEMENTS.

    PARKES.—July 26: 400 sheep from Milpose to Parkes. K. Perry, owner, Newham in charge; 4000 sheep from Nelangaloo to Walgett, Peacock owner, Glynn in charge; 101 sheep from Stony Hill to Parkes, W. Mo[?] ...

    Article : 194 words
  19. SILOS AT TILBA.

    Tilba, where the population is sparse and dairy farms few, boasts (writes a correspondent) of having more silos in its district that all the rest ot the South Coast combined. ...

    Article : 389 words
  20. ITEMS.

    Replying to quetions asked by Mr. Burgess in the Ligislative Assembly last evening, the Minister for Labds said the Barbigal estate, in the Dubbo district, had been offered ...

    Article : 733 words
  21. VICTORIAN GRAIN ESTIMATE.

    MELBOURNE.—The official return of the area sown with wheat this year whows 2,345,000 acres for grain, against 2,097,162 acres for grain last year, or an increase of 248,438 ...

    Article : 102 words
  22. SHIPWRECK RELIEF SOCIETY.

    The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the Royal Shipwreck Relief and Hamane, Society of New South Wales was held in the Royal Exchange yesterday. Mr. J. H. Storey was once more chosen as chairman. ...

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  23. CLOSER SETTLEMENT.

    WEST MAITLAND.—During the past few days the Northern Advisory, Board, consisting of Messrs. Fred Poate (chairman) W. N. Sendall, W. J. Cronin, and E. J. Delough ...

    Article : 119 words
  24. THE FUTURE OF MANLY.

    It seems almost amazing that during the past 12 months (according to the returns of the Manly Perry Co.), 1,701,[?]95 persons visited this ideal sea suburb. What is more amazing still is how that immense ...

    Article : 349 words
  25. THE LAMBING.

    BROKEN HILL.—The lambing has been very satisfactory, many stations recording 90 per cent. Continuous rains have given an abundance of food. ...

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  26. SHEARING.

    BROKEN HILL.—Shearing is proceeding throughout the West Darling district without any hitch. ...

    Article : 14 words
  27. DISTRICT ITEMS

    GLEN INNES.—The present winter is one of the mildest experienced for the last 25 years, and, in consequence, the country and stock look particularly well. The farmers ...

    Article : 109 words
  28. RECORD CROP OF TURNIPS.

    MILLTHORPE.—The largest crop of turnips that has been grown within the district for many years has been produced by Mr. J. O'Toole, of Spring Mount. The tubers, which ...

    Article : 120 words
  29. THE DUBBO DISTRICT.

    DUBBO.—Mr. R. G. Dulhunty, stock inspector, reports:—"I'have visited different parts of my district this mouth, and things are looking very promising for the spring. Though ...

    Article : 368 words
  30. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

    "Cockie," Wagga.—(1) The "Australian Stud Book" for throughbreds is published by the V.R.C. and the A.J.C. "The Trottey Stud Book of Australia" by the R.A.S. of New South Wales, the "Draught Horse Stud ...

    Article : 246 words
  31. DAIRYING.

    CESSNOCK.—The sixth half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of the Cessnock Co-operative Dairy Company, Limited, was held on Saturday. The directors' report showed the ...

    Article : 364 words
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