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  2. THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: ITS FUNCTIONS AND MANAGEMENT.

    Sir,—I am not [?] the Minister of Agriculture to publish the paper of the successful candidate for the office of secretary; but perhaps an expression of ...

    Article : 969 words
  3. INFECTED SHEEP.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 195 words
  4. NOTES AND QUERIES.

    Sir,—Seeing frequent inquiries in your useful journal, namely, What fowl is the best for the farmer? also, are the French breeds for toy or utility? I submit the following as ...

    Article : 136 words
  5. RUSHES ON HIGH GROUND.

    Sir,—As rushes are spreading to an alarming extent in some parts of the colony, even on high, dry ground, can you, or any of your correspondents, give any cure, short of ...

    Article : 94 words
  6. GROWING MANGELS ON OLD TURF.

    Sir,—I am desirous to grow mangels in some deep, well-drained, friable black soil, which has been under rye-grass for several years. Pardon me for asking you to state, in ...

    Article : 123 words
  7. LAND FOR LUCERNE.

    Sir,—Can you or any of your correspondents inform me if low, fiat land, with a very wet bottom, is adapted for the growth of [?] [Lucerne thrives on deep soils, such as ...

    Article : 108 words
  8. FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE COMMISSION.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 859 words
  9. FLUKE.

    The following report on fluke by the chief inspector of scab has been forwarded to the hon. the Chief Secretary:- "Melbourne, September 17,1872. ...

    Article : 2,197 words
  10. COUCH AND OTHER GRASSES.

    Sir,—Would you kindly answer the following queries:—1. What is the best time of year for sowing couch or Indian doub grass here, also buffalo grass? 2. Is doub grass sown in the ...

    Article : 389 words
  11. WANTED POISON FOR WILD PIGS.

    Sir,—During the past year, wild pigs have put in an appearance on my run in considerable numbers, and I should be obliged if you could inform me what will poison these omnivorous ...

    Article : 68 words
  12. DRAINING LAND WITH STONES.

    Sir,—I have sunk some drains to a depth of from 2½ to 3 feet 12 inches on the bottom. Would you inform me what depth of stones they will require, or is it necessary to fill them ...

    Article : 232 words
  13. PROTECTION TO STOCKOWNERS.

    Sir,—The lamentable ignorance displayed during the debate on Mr. Macphetson's motion [?] protection to stockowners is my excuse in asking space in your columns for a ...

    Article : 213 words
  14. REMOVING WOOL FROM SHEEPSKIN.

    Sir,—Could you oblige me by describing [Fellmongers immerse the skins in lime and water, which is, no doubt, the easiest plan. The following appeared in The Australasian ...

    Article : 141 words
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