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  2. Sydney Improvements.

    THE work of transformation in the more important business portions of the metropolis is being actively proceeded with, the latest improvements being those effected in Bond Street—a thoroughfare connecting the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 354 words
  3. Handy Boxes for the Farm.

    THE next thing to a good basket about the farm is a properly made box, and for many purposes boxes are preferable. They are cheaper and will last a long time. Fig. 1 represents a box holding about one bushel. Strips ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 159 words
  4. New Baling Press.

    WE give on page 21 an engraving of a new press for baling wool, cotton, straw, and similar substances. It is compact, powerful, and quick acting, employing the toggle joint driven by suitable gearing to create the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 522 words
  5. A Log Holder.

    A VERY simple but useful mode of holding logs for sawing is thus described. Take two round poles,. 4 or 5 inches through, and fasten two legs, about 20 inches long, in the largest end of each. The other ends of the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 322 words
  6. An Improved Lifting Jack.

    AN improvement in lifting jacks, as shown in the accompanying engraving, has recently been patented in America The standard of the jack is made in two parts, one part being formed with a channel extending ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 281 words
  7. A Newly-Invented Wreck Escape.

    AT a recent exhibition of life-saving appliances for naval use, held in London, numerous ingenious and useful contrivances were shown, one of the most practical being that designed by Mr. Copeman, Avherebv the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 130 words
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