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  2. MINING

    Some rich specimens were exhibited here to-day from the newly opened surface ground in Paterson and party's Black Claim, Mount M'Donald. The Queen of the Mount has just finished crushing 44 tons for 38oz. 10dwt. retorted ...

    Article : 193 words
  3. Ensilage in Scotland.

    The Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland' Laving appointed a committee to carry out ensilage experiments with the view of ascertaining the suitability of the foil and climate of Scotland for this 'System of preserving ...

    Article : 403 words
  4. Plants suitable for Amateurs.

    Many amateurs are now erecting greenhouses, and we i advise that they always place them on the sonny side of the house, as by adopting this method the list of plants we are about to give will live, and without the aid of artificial heat ...

    Article : 405 words
  5. Rabbit Nuisance Act.

    Sir,—Recently a case was heard at Mossgiel tinder the 33th section of the Rabbit Nuisance Act. The Rabbit Inspector prosecuting travelled 400 miles to enforce the provisions of the Act, and proved the following facts, viz.: ...

    Article : 452 words
  6. Mimosas.

    At the present time the ordinary wattle is now in full flower, and no one can deny that it tends much to decorate our gardens, now so deficient of Sowers; but at all periods of the year the acacia has properties of a highly ornamental ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 161 words
  7. Hanging Rock and Feel River.

    The Marquis of Lorne and Price's Hill G. M. Co., at Bowling Alley Point, have just finished crushing 80 tons of quartz, which went about 2oz. to the ton, and a crushing of tributes' stone from the same reef paid equally well, I ...

    Article : 403 words
  8. Agricultural Items.

    Purl ions of the Darling Downs district are being covered by dense scrubs. To moke a cheap and reliable substitute for commercial fertilizers, such as superphosphates, &c, use the following ...

    Article : 529 words
  9. Planting.

    It is many years since so favourable a season has occurred, and therefore those who have nut yet planted, and are desirous of doing so, may plant with the assurance of success. Apple trees, as a general rule, are the latest in ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 502 words
  10. Barmedman.

    The Miners' Progress Committee are becoming anxious about water supply for the town. No steps have been taken towards the excavation of the public reservoir, and the drinking water is principally taken from a large dam ...

    Article : 1,035 words
  11. Garden Notes.

    The sowing of amaranthus of various kinds, together with the well-known cockscombs should be done this month. Sow in boxes and cover with' a sheet or so of glass. The handsome globe amaranth and zinnias of the beet double ...

    Article : 328 words
  12. HORTICULTURAL

    The season is now at hand when the dormant bulbs of three florist plants should, be started into activity. With very few exception?, the growers of this class of plants, owing to their not properly understanding the peculiarities ...

    Article : 649 words
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