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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
3
Commercial market notes show butter onions and bran prices drifting with little change from last week. Live stock sales at the pastoral selection included 16 horses 85 cattle 85 sheep and 7 pigs with varied prices. horse draught values around 216 shillings and fat cattle at 0s 0d.
At Melbourne market the Fab Op sale shows strong supply with prime and middling lots, high demand for well finished stock, and fluctuating prices. Buyers showed brisk interest in high fat lambs and prime mutton, with prices varying by weight and quality across the week.
The report details an Anguat 7 sale with mainly prime bullocks in various weight classes and prices. Buyers maintained demand with firm bids, listing prices from around £10 to £18 for prime and heavier weights and lower values for inferior lots. calves and steers show reduced activity.
A rough report describes a Melbourne horse market with varied stock and sale terms. It lists prices in pounds for different horses including ponies and ordinary stock, noting shipments and stock conditions, with figures per animal and per pair among 14 listed categories.
The August market report shows mixed demand across staples with prime oats and forage grain in moderate to good demand. Sheep and lamb lots sold at high values despite generally lower quality, while meat descriptions remained strong and bidding steady.
Chae and Griffith report a fortnightly market at Albay Yard on Wednesday with 110 cattle and 660 sheep sold to a fair crowd of buyers. Cattle ranged from good to prime with prices from 1 10s to 12 10s and sheep included prime and medium grades, while a smaller turnout limited bargaining. Buyers included Messrs Power, Splevt, Wydames, Martin and others. private sales noted for fat cattle and sheep.
The Sydney wool market remains firm with strong bids favoring Gog Baired free melton wool. Last reported prices include Mukdele 16d and Brewan 154, with several consignments from Rishmoun, Queensland and other suppliers.
An 19th century discussion notes Elants stockowners and supporters of Australia urging government restraint on lands policy. Major Parrott reports from Pretoria on potential measures to protect cattle oxen and wool animals while preserving natural fodder trees for future double industry growth.
The Narrandera show opened on Wednesday under bitter cold and a north-east wind. Attendance fell short due to overnight rain, with numerous awards listed for fine wool stock including rams ewes wethers and cattle from local estates and exhibitors such as Moruletule Estate and J Hannah.
In Augusta heat a local business report notes price shifts and offers on goods. The piece highlights firm actions by W G Ator and Company, signaling market tensions.
A British live stock journal argues for single judging with an appointed assistant to improve accuracy. Dual or triple judging risks bias, delays, and unresolved disputes. England largely supports a single lead judge with apprentices advancing to full judging duties, while Victoria seeks a director of agriculture amid transfer talks and salary questions.
A damaged Australian letter advertises Webber's Vin Vita for rapture and hernia relief. The writer details hospital surgeries and long recovery, claiming dramatic personal improvement from the product while urging readers to contact Palmer and Medd for supplies and guidance.
The notice lists Anglican churches with evensong and sermon times, including Wand Woarerias, Smut-Voreh, Patl, and Gonday, along with Holy Communion, matins, and other services led by Rev. Alc. Mobby and others. It also covers Roman Catholic masses, Sunday schedules, and Monday worship patterns across several towns.
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