The present harvest is the most plentiful ever known. Many fields will give 40 bushels of wheat, and from 4 to 5 tons of hay per acre. The average will be at least 30 bushels of wheat and 3 tons of hay. Potatoes and ...
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Article : 77 wordsKing Humbert, in replying to a deputation from the Italian Chamber of Deputies, declared that the peace of Europe is now assured, owing to a rapprochement between ...
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Article : 56 wordsAt a meeting of the Kiama Municipal Council to-day a letter was received from the Department of Lands in reply to an application some time since made for the dedication as a site for the Council-chambers of land ...
Article : 277 wordsThe Palace of Laeken, the residence of the Belgian Royal family, has been destroyed by fire. The Princess Clementine, third daughter of Leopold II., ...
Article : 172 wordsH.M.S. Rambler arrived this morning from Western Australia, where she has been surveying. Dr. Nicholson, the first founder of the Free Church here, having been sent out from England ...
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Article : 83 wordsSir Samuel Griffith had an interview with Mr. Gillies to-day in regard to the meeting of the Federal Conference, which Sir Samuel Griffith is desirous should take place either at ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 3 Jan 1890, Page 5
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