Moorak lambing returns and farm notes from afar
Rural notes report Moorak lambing where 3660 lambs were raised from 8781 ewes, with 104 percent average in one paddock. The piece also cites government land openings for settlement, horse conformation guidance, a Toronto wheat estimate of 125 million bushels for prairie provinces, farming machinery depreciation, and weather impacts on stock and crops across Victoria and the state.
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Moorak Metate
Mt. Gambier
Moorak
Toronto
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Victoria
World’s Highest Priced Sheep From a Decade of Auctions
A Queensland Australia livestock note lists top price sheep of the last decade. Entries include Lincoln ram from H Dudding England sold 1900 for 1 450 guineas, another Lincoln ram 900 guineas in 1907, and NSW Merino rams Donald Dinnie and Boys Dream selling in 1907 for 1200 and 1000 guineas respectively.
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Australia
Mu. H. Dadding
Hugland
Lincoln
Merino Ram
J. 8
Hornfall
New South Wales
Merinorem
Donald Dinnie
Thos
Millear
Every Funnay Morwixo at Lamenco
Farmers rally behind local organization in Lamenco as supporters urge community action and regional backing for agricultural initiatives. Local leaders advocate funding, training, and cooperative efforts to bolster farm productivity and resilience.
Danish Advice on Oats to Boost Milk and Butter Quality
A Danish journal reports that small daily oats rations can raise milk yield and improve flavor and butter quality. In a trial with 10 cows split into two groups, five received about 1 pound of oats per head daily, showing increased production by day two and lasting through day ten. The milk had a nutty flavor and cattle remained in good condition.
Englishman on the land classifies American speech in Victoria
A burly Englishman touring Victoria offers a concise portrait of American speech, noting it as distinct from Scotch Australian and other accents. He is introduced to someone from the Atlantic fleet described as “a man with an accent like a banjo.”
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Victoria
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Commissioner of Crown Lands
The
Pinaroo Country News
Murray Bridge
Pinatoo and
Loxton
Business Men
Mount Barker
Quameroo
Poynton & Claxton
Royal Exchange
King WM
Adelaide
Poxwronan Chattow
Apetarpe
J. McNaxaza
Lameroo
F. J. Elsden
Koch & Sharrad
General Blacksmiths
Pinarco
Mra. Stevens
Laints
Nunez
Lucindale
Onaed
Mas Stevens
Lucixvale
Lu. F. Cowrad
Smallgoodsman
Lamerco
Bagot, Shakes, .,, Lewis, Ltd
Land Department
Bagot, Shakes, and Lewis, Ltd
Carpenter
Undertaker
Koch Bros
Lawenoo
Repronme
King Ba Elles Pital
Vising Kyrs
Kina
Mr. IV
Koch, Cunningham
Yorkes P
Jock o'Hazeldean
Jock
Waverley
Mesa
Jillaroo
Prince Charlie
Prince Chartie
Prince Charlis
R. Richards
Psgreuiusy, Finasoo
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