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  2. FARM, STATION, AND DAIRY.

    To the devout farmer, happily blessed with the faculty of finding good in everything, this four years' drought must present some knotty problems for consideration. He may be able to ...

    Article : 2,046 words
  3. THE GARDEN AND ORCHARD.

    R. A. Tucking. -- We will be pleased to act upon your suggestion, and write an article on Cacti next week. Those we previously mentioned can be obtained from any of the respectable nurserymen in Sydney. ...

    Article : 117 words
  4. THE KENNEL.

    P. E. W. Mosman. -- To eliminate the mats you mention, have them cut close to the skin; afterwards apply muslin to the roots. Treat the dog for worms, and give him a clean bed; bare hoards arc the best. ...

    Article : 239 words
  5. HUMOR.

    There is a henpecked man in Hot Springs who complains bitterly of his wife's treatment of him. He says he would apply for a divorce, only she won't let him. -- "Arkansaw Thomas Cat." ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 459 words
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    Advertising : 603 words
  7. CHESS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 864 words
  8. POULTRY.

    A. W. Walker (West Maitland). -- The Orpington is a flitting breed, and the hens are careful and reliable mothers; in fact, as a general purpose fowl the Orpington ranks amongst the very best. ...

    Article : 310 words
  9. THE FLOWER GARDEN.

    We have already enumerated various species and varieties of bulbs suitable for present planting, but among those not formerly mentioned are Bablana, Ixia, Sparaxis, and Leucogum ...

    Article : 1,851 words
  10. GOOD NEWS FROM LONDON.

    A private cable was received on Wednesday couveying the news that the first of this season's shipments of ducklings to London had been sold this week at the splendid price of ...

    Article : 300 words
  11. THE SMOOTH FOX TERRIER, ADAM CEDE.

    Our illustration of this celebrated terrier is taken from the latest picture taken, and kidney lent to us by Mr. W. Hamilton, of Redfern. Adam Bede was bred by Mr. J. C. Tinne, of Bashley, The ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 275 words
  12. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW.

    Thursday next will be judging day in the dog section of this most popular yearly fixture, as a consequence of which everything is astir in the fancier-world. Strong competiton is expected, ...

    Article : 1,131 words
  13. ENTRIES FOR THE ROYAL SHOW.

    The liberal classification in the poultry section of the schedule issued by the Royal Agricultural Society for the Easter show, which opens next Wednesday, has been rewarded with what must be ...

    Article : 312 words
  14. CHESS NEWS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 441 words
  15. NOTES.

    The steamer Thermopylae, which left yesterday for London via the Cape, took away a considerable quantity of poultry. For South Africa consignments totalled 1224 head, mostly fowls ...

    Article : 903 words
  16. THE WORTH OF A WIFE.

    Enthusiastic Benedict: "Why is my wife worth at least half a sovereign?" Bachelor Friend (bored): "Can't say." Enthusiastic Benedict: "Because a good woman ...

    Article : 213 words
  17. THE LOAFER'S SONG.

    "Oh, I'm a [?]yer ther walley!" Belched a beer-beladen tramp, To a curious country crony -- In the dark and dismal damp: ...

    Article : 82 words
  18. HOW ALUMINIUM IS PRODUCED.

    as cheap as brass, bulk for bulk, but not pound for pound, for aluminium is very light, its specific gravity being only about one-third that of Iron. Native aluminium is found in clay and ...

    Article : 379 words
  19. HE ACCEPTED THE APOLOGY.

    A prominent New York lawyer is noted for his ready answers and skill in repartee. When a young practitioner he appeared before a pompous old judge who took offence at n remark ...

    Article : 109 words
  20. SAILOR'S EPITAPH.

    The following epitaph, from a tombstone in the Caroline Islands, says a writer in Notes and Queries, is so rare a variety of the composition of the "unlettered muse" that I think it deserves ...

    Article : 96 words
  21. "THE" CHANCE OF A LIFETIME!

    The following advertisement from the "Church Times" speaks for Itself Further comment is unnecessary: -- "Wanted, in clergyman's family, a lady who ...

    Article : 45 words
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    Advertising : 55 words
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