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  2. FOR THE MAN UPON THE LAND.

    A correspondent of the "Practical Farmer" describes a method of making a clod crusher and dirt leveller with a [?]ardwood log. He says:—"I find that ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 103 words
  3. THE KING'S FAT STOCK.

    At the conclusion of the Smithfield show a large consignment of fat stock belonging to H.M. the King, comprising thirty-one Devon and Hereford bullocks ...

    Article : 340 words
  4. ROPB FOR THROWING HORSES.

    A plan for throwing a horse is thus described:—A long rope from 35 to 40 feet is used. At a point near the middle it is knotted so that a loop is made ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 146 words
  5. DRY FARMING.

    The "Journal of Agriculture" of South Australia says that the Minister of Agriculture for that State has approved of experiments being carried out in the Upper ...

    Article : 182 words
  6. REPAIRING THE PUMP.

    When a pump will not work it is usually because a valve fails, or because the water supply is short. In the first case some obstruction may have lodged in the check ...

    Article : 361 words
  7. HOME-MADE SUSPENSION BRIDGE.

    On many farms in the coastal districts of Queensland there are small streams which require bridging in order that the farmer may utilise the whole of his ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 239 words
  8. A MEW CANE-CUTTING MACHINE.

    The "Coloniser," an old-established British Journal devoted to colonial interests, thus discourses on the Queensland sugar industry:— ...

    Article : 615 words
  9. THROWING HOBBLES.

    There are various methods of throning horses adopted in Australia, and the following illustration from the Victorian "Journal of Agriculture" shows a set of ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 131 words
  10. TOP DRESSING WITH MANURE SPREADER.

    My small farm comprises only 80 acres, 40 of Which are under cultivation, the remainder being in timber. No matter how small the farm is (says a correspondent of ...

    Article : 338 words
  11. GROOMING COWS.

    Farmers consider the grooming of cows is a waste of time and energy. The practical dairyman, however, knows from experience that grooming is good not only ...

    Article : 362 words
  12. UTENSIL FOR STIRRING CREAM.

    Get the tinsmith to make this of heavy tin. It is conical in shape and the holes are about the size of a 2s. piece. The handle is a hollow tube, two inches in ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 145 words
  13. CURING SELF-SUCKING COW.

    Prof. W. L. Carlyle. of the Wisconsin experiment station, has devised a plan for breaking cows of the habit of either sucking themselves or sucking others. His ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 81 words
  14. SMOKING BACON.

    A simple rough-and-ready device for smoking bacon is sent by a correspondent to the New South Wales Department of Agriculture. The outfit consists of a large ...

    Article : 234 words
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