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  2. ON THE LAND.

    The ubiquitous rabbit and the way to suppress it is still a leading topic of the day, and it will certainly be further discussed by the farmers and settlers while the conference ...

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  3. FARMERS AND SETTLERS.

    The annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association continued its business yesterday. There was a large attendance of delegates. ...

    Article : 4,100 words
  4. ST. ANDREW'S COLLEGE.

    There was a large gathering at St. Andrew's College yesterday afternoon on the occasion of the annual commemoration. The Principal (Professor Harper, D.D.) presided, and among ...

    Article : 1,404 words
  5. WOOLCLASSING EXAMINATIONS.

    The results of the annual examination in connection with the wool and sheep class at the Technical College are appended. The examination was most exacting, two and a ...

    Article : 241 words
  6. THE FOX PEST.

    BATHURST.—Reports from various parts of the district show that foxes are rapidly on the increase, and considerable damage is being done by them to sheep in some directions. ...

    Article : 222 words
  7. TRADE WITH SHANGHAI.

    Mr. Suttor, Commercial Agent for New South Wales in the East, writing to the Minister for Mines and Agriculture, says that 50, per cent. of the trade of China is done, at the ...

    Article : 127 words
  8. LANDS DEPARTMENT AND SURVEYORS' FEES.

    "Surveyor" writes:—A month ago a deputation from the Institution of Surveyors of New South Wales waited upon the Minister for Lands to request him to increase the fees ...

    Article : 921 words
  9. IRRIGATION ON THE MACQUARIE RIVER.

    The Minister for Lands has arranged to receive a deputation at 11 a.m. on Monday from a number of farmers from the Wellington, Dubbo, and Narromine districts, with ...

    Article : 92 words
  10. PASTURES PROTECTION BOARDS.

    ARMIDALE.—The Pastures Protection Board on Thursday decided that half rates-twopence per head on large stock and one-third of a penny on sheep—should be levied, in ...

    Article : 283 words
  11. AUSTRALIAN FURS FOR JAPAN.

    Writing in reference to the prospects of a market for Australian furs in Japan, Mr. Suttor states that although certain firms may have purchased some of our furs, there is ...

    Article : 136 words
  12. PASTURES AND CROPS.

    CARCOAR.—Mr. C. B. King, stock inspector, who is making a tour of the Carcoar district, writing from Binda, reports that the country generally is looking decidedly better than ...

    Article : 345 words
  13. RICHMOND RIVER SETTLERS FOR QUEENSLAND.

    Eight farmers from the Richmond River, New South Wales, had an interview with the Minister for Lands this morning, as a result of which they will inspect land at Degilbo, ...

    Article : 52 words
  14. IMPROVED HEREFORD CATTLE.

    Among the beef breeds of cattle in Australia the hard good-doing Hereford comos second in numbers to the popular Shorthorn. It is extensively used in cross-breeding, ...

    Article : 429 words
  15. DEPUTATIONS.

    A deputation representing the districts of Penrith, Werrington, St. Marys, Mt. Druitt, and Rooty Hill waited upon the Railway Commissioners yesterday. Requests were made ...

    Article : 565 words
  16. LAND SETTLEMENT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 75 words
  17. THE DAIRY INDUSTRY.

    The inquiry into the conditions surrounding dairies and their products was continued before the Parlinmentary select committee yesterday. Mr. R. Davidson, M.L.A., presided ...

    Article : 500 words
  18. FARMERS AND SETTLERS' CONFERENCE.

    Local government was to have been the piece de resistance before the delegates yesterday, but the dish had not been properly served, and it was sent back to come on again this ...

    Article : 602 words
  19. BARREN JACK IRRIGATION SCHEME.

    A meeting of the select committee appointed to consider the Murrumbidgee Northern Water Supply and Irrigation Bill was held yesterday at Parliament House. ...

    Article : 525 words
  20. MULES AND BRITISH OFFICERS.

    An amazing story is told in the "Times of Argentina" of the manner in which British officers sent out to inspect males are befooled, being induced to accept one day as ...

    Article : 296 words
  21. A BAD CASE OF BLOOD POISON.

    "While working at my trade of bootmaker," says Mr. T. H. Madden, of 619 King-street, Newtown, Sydney, "I ran a brass nail in my index finger. On the following morning the ...

    Article : 386 words
  22. CUSTOMS INQUIRIES.

    The Collector of Customs (Mr. N. Loc[?]yer) inquired yesterday into certain alleged breaches of the Customs regulations. The papers in each' case will be forwarded to the Minister for decision. ...

    Article : 393 words
  23. QUEENSLAND RABBIT LEGISLATION.

    Members of the Maranoa Rabbit Board had an interview with the Minister for Lands to-day with regard to the proposed rabbit bill. A long discussion took place during which it ...

    Article : 145 words
  24. AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS.

    FORBES.—The P., A., and H. smoke social was held in the Town Hall last evening, Mr. J. J. Strickland, president, in the chair. Amongst those present were Messrs. Thos. ...

    Article : 186 words
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