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  2. Echoes from the New-England District.

    One cannot fail to be surprised at the importance which many provincial towns have obtained, when little more than 30 years ago most of the interior country was looked upon aa the outskirts of civilisation, and known only to the few ...

    Article : 1,789 words
  3. Agricultural Items.

    The French are very active in their efforts to promote daily fanning. Special batter shows are being organised throughout the dairy districts. At Chatean-Goutier the judges were mercilessly severe on all exhibits fantastically ...

    Article : 537 words
  4. Wells in the North-West.

    The Wilcannia Times of the 6th instant says:— "A fine supply of water was struck on the Langawirra run last week. The well is 357 deep, and the water rises 118 feet in the shaft. We have not the particulars of the strata ...

    Article : 354 words
  5. Horticulture.

    Judging from general results, whether in Government or private grounds, it would appear that very little attention is paid to the subject of the suitability of trees and shrubs to give proper effect in plantations. There are certain data to ...

    Article : 869 words
  6. Annual Sales of Stud Sheep.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 3,328 words
  7. Bound Harrow, or Ditch Cleaner.

    Mr. H. E. Wright, Crawford Co., Pa., has a home-made implement for cleaning out open ditches, &c, which he calls a "round harrow." A one-horse "harrow" is made as follows:— Take a log 3½ feet long and 18 inches in ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 121 words
  8. A Pig "Trap," or Holder.

    Mr. G. W. Fair, Edgar Co., III., sends a sketch and description of a device for holding pigs while being rung, which he has found very convenient. He writes: "The 'trap' may be placed at the end of a shute or passage-way, or by ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 122 words
  9. A "Laying Coop" or Nest Boxes.

    Mr. J. Stewart has in use a "laying coop" made without any nails, and can be quickly taken apart for packing away, whitewashing, &c. It can be made of any size to suit. The top and bottom boards have tenons on the ends ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 166 words
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