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Omagh Union Farming Society, November 1861
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OMAGH UNION FARMING SOCIETY – ANNUAL INSPECTION OF GREEN CROPS – The annual inspection of green crops of the above Society took place on Thursday and Friday, 7th and 8th inst. The following were the award of the judges:
Swede Turnips – 3 prizes;
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1. James GREER, Esq. |
Omagh |
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2. William SCOTT, Esq. |
Lisnamallard |
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3. Mr. John JOHNSTON |
Skelga |
Aberdeen Turnips – 3 prizes;
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1. Mr. James MOORE |
Drumragh |
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2. James SCOTT, Esq. |
Tattynure |
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3. Mr. John JOHNSTON |
Killybrack |
Mangold Wurzel – 2 prizes;
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1. Montgomery ARMSTRONG, Esq. |
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2. James SCOTT, Esq. |
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The judges expressed to the officers of the Society their observation of a marked improvement in the mode of agriculture in the district. The Judges were Mr. James McLaren, Erginagh; Mr. J. Copeland and Mr. Charles Wilson, Crevenagh