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  2. NEW INDUSTRIES. AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITIONS.

    There is another way of preserving grapes besides converting thorn into raisins quite common in Southern Kurope, and admirably suited to the requirements of this country, which I will For some years a well grounded impression prevailed that the money expended by the State to improve our agricultural system was misapplied. Large sums were annually voted by Parliament ...

    Article : 3,558 words
  3. THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW.

    The first show of this society was brought to a conclusion on Saturday, and, everything being taken into consideration, the promoters must certainly feel satisfied with the success ...

    Article : 1,494 words
  4. SOUTH BOURKE HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.

    The November meeting was held, at Barkly Hall, Box Hill, Nunawading; for the purpose of explaining the nature and usefulness of such societies, and for enrolling new monitors. Owing ...

    Article : 1,099 words
  5. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA.

    The usual monthly meeting of this society was held on Wednesday in the Mechanics' Institute. Present: The president (Mr. Carson) in the chair ; Messrs. T. C. Cole, Clarson, Harbison, Rev. T. ...

    Article : 907 words
  6. SPARROW MEETING AT CAMBERWELL.

    A meeting was held at Camberwell on Monday for the consideration of the means to be adopted for the destruction of sparrows. Mr. G. H. Taylor, president of the Beroondara shire ...

    Article : 269 words
  7. THE GARDEN.

    The heat of last Sunday and Monday has left its traces in every garden in the Melbourne district. On the first day the thermometer registered 96 deg. in the shade ...

    Article : 1,150 words
  8. WORK FOR THE WEEK.

    THE KITCHEN GARDEN,—As hot days occur let the hoe be kept going, this being the only means for keeping down sorrel. Make another sowing of sugar corn for late autumn use, and ...

    Article : 821 words
  9. FARM AND GARDEN MISCELLANY.

    Cherries and gosseb[?]rries are being sold in Geelong at the rate of one pouny per pound. The Creswick Advertiser states that in spite of dull times, scarcity of cash and ...

    Article : 481 words
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