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  2. YORKE VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The second annual Show of the above Society was held in a paddock belonging to Mr. T. Bowman, near Maitland, on Wednesday, October 22. The day was all that could be desired, and ...

    Article : 3,273 words
  3. WINNINOWIE, October 16.

    During the last week a great deal of rain has fallen and the ground has had a good soaking—In fact it has been grand weather, almost like midwinter. Everything appears to look the better for these magnificent ...

    Article : 244 words
  4. COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.

    A most successful musical and literacy entertainment was given in the Mount Barker Institute Hall this evening by lady and gentlemen amateurs. The Ball was well filled, and the proceeds are to be devoted ...

    Article : 349 words
  5. CLARENDON, OCTOBER 20

    Present—John Thorpe (Chairman). Sourbier, Jacobs, and Shipway. Circular received from Crown Lands Office re grant in aid of private subscriptions. Overseer to bare repairs dons on road at Ackland's ...

    Article : 91 words
  6. DUBLIN, October 13.

    Present—Chairman, Crs. Diment and Prince. Letter from Mr. W. Diment, asking Council to defer grubbing road through property; Clerk to reply that it is Council's intention not to clear road until after ...

    Article : 149 words
  7. BAROOTA, October 90.

    The weather continues most favourable to the crops, as we enjoyed some more fine showers on Saturday night, and their appearance is now most satisfactory to the farmers Some of the wheat on Mr. ...

    Article : 238 words
  8. MOUNT BARKER, OCTOBER 20.

    Present— Crs, Faltridge (Chairman), Daw, May, Williams, and Rlyth. Circular received from Commissioner of Crown Lands, stating that subsidy hitherto allowed upon private subscriptions would be ...

    Article : 77 words
  9. MOUNT BRYAN, October 18.

    Present—AlL Correspondence from Crown Lands Office, circular letters Nos. 1,750, 1,790, 1,791, received. Rate of is in pound on assessment for current year adopted. Resolved—To charge annual ...

    Article : 55 words
  10. WIRRABARA, October 21.

    Nearly four miles of the road being made by the Government from Wirrabara to Port Germein, through the Flinders Range, has been formed, and it is expected that the road. which is to be fine miles ...

    Article : 172 words
  11. NARRIDY, October 17.

    Present—Crs. W. Brock (Chairman), Sandow, and Threadgold. Circular letter received from Commissioner of Crown Lands re grant in aid of private subscriptions. G. Robinson applied for surplus upon ...

    Article : 80 words
  12. ABOUT DUCKS.

    For many years the white Aylesbury and the rich-coloured Ronen duck—coloured like the mallard," only more so"—have been the acknowledged breeds for the farmer or duck-raiser. ...

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  13. MUNDOORA, October 20.

    The weather it this part of the country is making the hearts of the farmers rejoice at the prospect of a fair harvest, although the crops will not return as heavy a yield as a great many anticipated, black ...

    Article : 123 words
  14. ONKAPARINGA, October 18.

    Present—Crs. Weyland (Chairman), Drummond, and Born. Deputation of ratepayers of Woodside waited on Council and requested that footpath be made each side of main street whole length of ...

    Article : 56 words
  15. PORT WAKEFIELD, October 21.

    We have had a few hot days, generally succeeded by showers, so that even yet we have but little cause of complaint or grumbling. The crops continue to look well, and haymaking has commenced. Some ...

    Article : 306 words
  16. RAPID BAY, October 4.

    Present—Crs. F. Warwick and P. A. Benkinstein. Letters—From Board of Education of school; from Myponga District Council re destruction of eagle-hawks ; from Mrs. Taggert re correspondence. ...

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  17. CLARENDON, October 23.

    The weather has of late been very warm, which has encouraged vegetation. The gardens and crops are looking splendid, and certainly, judged from present appearances. give promise of an excellent return. ...

    Article : 153 words
  18. RHYNIE, October 11.

    Present—Chairman, and Crs. Curnow, Kemp, and Cole. Mr. Mahar applied for repairs and metal near Plew's ; Chairman and Overneer to inspect, with power to act. Cr. Kemp applied for several chains ...

    Article : 85 words
  19. STRATHALBYN, October 22.

    The crops have much improved since the warm weather let in a few days ago. Shearing at most of our principal sheds is now over, the clip being a moderate one. perhaps somewhat ...

    Article : 122 words
  20. TALUNGA, October 6.

    Present—All. Mr. Walters allowed to erect weighbridge opposite his store. H. Spher requested road closed at Section 6303; Clerk to make enquiry about it. Work ordered—Forming at Magouch's, ...

    Article : 130 words
  21. CLARE, October 22.

    The crops in this district are growing rapidly, and give promise of a prolific yield. In some places there are patches injured by take all and other obnoxious weeds, but as a rule these spots have been badly ...

    Article : 371 words
  22. WESLEYAN DISTRICT MEETINGS.

    The session of the Financial District Meeting commenced at 10.30 a.m. In addition to the ministers the following lay gentlemen were present:—Messrs. Beaglehole (Moonta). ...

    Article : 486 words
  23. PORT ELLIOT, October 22.

    On Thursday evening, October 16, the annual meeting of the Port Elliot Branch of the Adelaide Auxiliary to the British and Foreign Bible Society was held in the Newland Memorial Church Port ...

    Article : 522 words
  24. HINTS ON BUTTER-MAKING.

    The following paper on this subject was written by Mr. H. M. Jetkins, F.G.S., at the request of the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of London ...

    Article : 2,115 words
  25. CARRIBIE, October 12.

    Where is Carribie? people will ask, and I may Inform them that the Hundred of Carribie is at the extreme north-west corner of Southern Yorke's Peninsula. The land fit for agricultural purposes was taken ...

    Article : 257 words
  26. NOTES ON CHEESE-MAKING.

    A " Dairy Farmer" in the Queenslander writes thus upon a subject which is deserving of the most serious attention of our rural population: —"First procure some good rennets. Take two ...

    Article : 913 words
  27. THE SIZE OF DAIRY STOCK.

    The choice of dairy cows, like the selection of salt for seasoning their butter, is too often a matter of fancy, or is based upon a wrong standard. Size of animal, or product per ...

    Article : 1,227 words
  28. DISTRICT COUNCILS.

    "present—Crs. W. Lane, J.P. (Chairman), W. Tiller, and J. F. Baum. Circular letter from Crown Lands Office, stating that supplement to private subscriptions would be discontinued, also letter calling ...

    Article : 103 words
  29. PORT GERMEIN, October 16.

    Taking a look round the neighbourhood, I was much pleased with the healthy appearance of the crops. Everything looks favourable, and farmers seem satisfied that the harvest will be a good one. ...

    Article : 332 words
  30. RIVERTON FLOWER SHOW.

    On Wednesday, the 22nd inst., was opened in the Institute Hall at Riverton the first Flower Show that has ever been held in the township. In Anburn. Stockport, Saddleworth. these shows ...

    Article : 1,388 words
  31. WEST TORRENS, October 21.

    present—all Solicitor to be Instructed to have district brought under operation of Police Act by proclamation in the Government Gazette. Correspondence—From R. Allen, asking Council to accept certain ...

    Article : 127 words
  32. SOUTHERN DISTRICT.

    The President stated that the Adelaide Circuit had agreed to invite Mr. M. Burnett, an evangelist and temperance advocate from Victoria to come and labour in these Circuits ...

    Article : 111 words
  33. PORTLAND ESTATE, October 13.

    Present—All but Cr. Walker, who was absent from illness. Clerk to reply to request from Queenstown and Alberton District Council. regretting inability to comply with their wishes. Usual meeting matters and ...

    Article : 74 words
  34. HAMLEY BRIDGE, October 22.

    Perhaps there is no time of the year when the farmer in this colony feels more anxiety than be does daring the months of October and November, and it is some year since those in this district had ...

    Article : 344 words
  35. Friday, October 24.

    Reports of the sermons and literary examination of the candidates for the ministry were presented. After a long conversation Mr. B. W. Foster and Hr. J.W. Mouland were recommended ...

    Article : 244 words
  36. UPPER WAKEFIELD, October 11.

    Present—Chairman, and Councillors Allen, Ward, and ward Letters received from F. G. Richardton & Co. re account for closing old roads. Tenders accented—Specification No. 18. James Robinson. £8 ...

    Article : 96 words
  37. HAMILTON, October 11.

    Present—Crs. E. G. Blesing (chair), Marlow, and Dorrington. Circular from Crown Lands Office, paper read before Acclimatization Society by Mr. G. Hamilton; received. Messrs. Gordon, Fuge, and ...

    Article : 43 words
  38. ONAUNGA, October 12.

    Present —Crs. Stanton (Chairman), Cross, and Thomas McDonald. Messrs. Sanders and James Taylor waited on Council regarding proposed sale of roads. Applications also from W. Richardson and J. ...

    Article : 117 words
  39. LAURA, October 18.

    thee weather this week has been rather ward, Thursday and Friday being especially so. Last night a few light showers fell, and since then it has been a little cooler. The crops have been greatly benefited ...

    Article : 152 words
  40. SOUTH RHINE, October 13.

    Present—All except Cr. Porter. Tender accepted —Contract No. 108, W. Camel], forming and metaling Pine Greek-road, £5 per chain. Circular from Crown Lands Office, re Dog Act outside limits of ...

    Article : 89 words
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  42. FLAXMAN"S VALLEY, OCTOBER 18.

    Present—All Circulars from Crown Lan's Office re registration of dogs and supplement to private [?] Council whose not accepted. Payments £20 2s. 6d. ...

    Article : 35 words
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