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  2. Facts for Farmers.

    If the extra labour required by horses to draw waggons over bad roads were expended in making the roads good the loads could be doubled. The country roads tax farmers more than the rnilways. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 819 words
  3. A Hook for Side Boards.

    FREQUENTLY when drawing manure, stone, wood, or such coarse materials, it is not dcsirable to use a good waggon, box, but rough side boards or planks put in its place. Then those persist in falling down when they ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 136 words
  4. To the Editor.

    SIR,—I have been on a visit to N. S. Wales, and calling at several farms and stations, I observed that the owners still keep to the old plan of roping heifers and cows when breaking them into bail. I dare say to ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 272 words
  5. SCIENCE—INVENTION— CONSTRUCTION.

    ON August 29, we traced the comet's path through the constellation. Argo, into our circumpolar region, by observations taken during the hours of early morning. Being now in view throughout ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 369 words
  6. TOBACCO CULTURE.

    SIR,—Forty years long have I grieved with this generation, and said the tobacco growers of New South Wales and the other Australian colonies are a benighted generation of unfortunate husbandmen. But ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 615 words
  7. Horse Power for Driving One or More Machines.

    THE accompanying illustrations, showing the construction and working of the most approved descriptions of horse powers will supply our readers with information which will he useful to them should they intend ...

    Article : 378 words
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