Onion Growing in New South Wales Trade Notes
Agricultural notes describe best soils, bed prep, and drills for onion crops in New South Wales. It covers soil types, drainage, fertilizing, weed control, sowing methods, drilling gear, broadcot sowing, thinning and transplanting, weed management, irrigation, harvesting, and storage tips aimed at maximizing yield and market readiness. It emphasizes choosing well drained loams, avoiding pests, and using proper timing from May onward for robust bulbs and profitable returns.
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Wales
Faery
Fae
Moyie
New Baulh
Bellie
Establiabmgate
Imprica
Goede
Osione
Aix
From the Seat of War a Boer War Letter Reveals Losses
A long letter from Wallington recounts a Boer War engagement near a river, detailing heavy British casualties, Boer counterattacks, and a brutal fight for a ford. The writer notes 36 killed and many wounded, describes gunners overrun, and mentions a withdrawal toward Klerksdorp with 790 Boers expected at Kemp’s command.
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Wallington
Joan Brivated
Tyoch
Tia Nsw Mounted Bites
Srigagadi
Toy Boera
WMC
Differtah Parit
Rand
Vhiv Glauery
Sepinmion
Belorn
Bosra Wat
Buda
Thie Sulil
Halfpaat Lve
Aete
Ivan Tou Minches
Pely
Dywa
Webwiy
Pilaouet Alga
Eure
Klerksdorp
Australia
Karral
Kemp
Phu
Death by Own Action at Burundaree Farm
A telegram from Mudgeé reports William Barret found dead in a fug at Burundaree. A gun lay on the bed with a knob fragment, prompting police doubt over suicide. The inquest adjourned after witnesses were examined. medical evidence pending.
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Winsides
Bal
Mudgeé
William Barret
Tle
Burundaree
Devenge
Town cricket retirements and a tense Stuart Town match
A local cricket report from Stuart Town recounts a retiring player’s performance in a recent match against Buck arena with mixed results. The piece praises Minnow Creek’s bats and notes a few standout moments, while criticizing team leadership and calling for a fresh committee and captaincy to improve future play. It highlights a young bowler’s four wickets and urges stronger organization.
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Stuart ‘Town
Rm Corvon
Stuart
Stuur Town
Weiler
Orage
Lalu
Nodilur
Ekippur
Corvais
Euro
Stuart Town
Ake
Inatange
Briai Lita
Nurouricket
Suuart
Jolerest Mts
Tourn Traly
Local Fat Stock Sale Yields Mixed Bullocks and Wool Prices
Fat cattle yarded with primes to 9s 6d and cows to 4s 6d. Bullocks and wools showed demand but varied by class. Yard notes cite 240 bullocks sold, prime totals around £10 14s, and wool trends moderate with crossbreds and ewes priced to 11s 0d. Local buyers and officials report cautious bidding amid fluctuating values and fair to good demand for fat cattle and mutton.
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Reatern
Alonday
Aletrogh
Combo
Ss Sd
Wrenay
Todd
Homanvan
Suse
Phden
Thureday
Bugore
Vaiuce
Eaton
Prinwarta
Orange
Bullock
Haunolly
Barro'l
War
D. Clancy
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Wellington
J. W. Marshall
Phroy Sumed
E23
Maes Seeouiriaiys Souk Sone Fur
Wellington'wai Vistin
Wilson & Wilson
Raglew
Rory
Arey
Guarastri
Amy Feicon
Blowan
Saeeene
Vladley
Lipa
Tyllore
Lewes
A. J. Polson
Pstiz
Bia
Sian Tls SK Aso A
W. Sion
Matelba
Tyron
Ourpurniad
Golbroay
Myrangle Stud
Norrabl
Wrouaen
Caruan
Uineab
Spain
Hawe
Ian Ein
Curia Crube
Suna Sen
Volaait
Oui
Maloute
Pryvallers
Hutu
Toulegune
Oabione
Harbers
Wind
Msi
Kei Cilapest
Wilig
Beale
Ordurl Coord
Wollington
Alwa
Watt
Linke
Grodolime
Piper
Mary
Darmington Btarus
Dacemere
Uaunowsyon Ouly
Jan Lay
Gril
Hobart
Yeq Adams
Tasinauin
Mirchasing
F. Wt. Attwood
Cash Draper
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