STATE OF THE COUNTRY.—The country is this direction is covered with abundant pasture, and except on the distant plains, plentifully supplied with water. The grass is, however, very dry and stands greatly in need of the ...
Article : 1,021 wordsGympie If Machine: 50 tons reduced from No. 8 North Hilton yielded 137oz retorted gold; the result of 261 tons from United Smithfield returned 247oz retorted gold; 24 tons from Nic[?]oll's leasehold produced 13oz retorted ...
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Article : 551 wordsSIR,—As the proposed new land Bill is at present the subject of a good deal of discussion among the landowner. (squatters and selectors) of the colony, if you will kindly grant space in your valuable journal I will give what, ...
Article : 847 wordsThe scorching days and hot winds that have prevailed during the last two months are already beginning to be severely felt; and the country around, which a month or so age presented a most verdant appearance, and gave ...
Article : 681 wordsDEATH BY LIGHTNING.—I regret to record the death of Berunrd Thurn, tinsmith, of Armidale, who was killed Whilst travelling to Walecha on Monday, 15th instant. Deceased, in company with another man, was driving in a ...
Article : 657 wordsHARVEST,—Harvesting in and around this district is now in full swing, and the wheat crop bids fair to be far better than was at first anticipated. At the Shades the wheat in a few more days will be all cut and ready to be garnered ...
Article : 1,144 wordsThe weather during the past week has been somewhat changeable, and in the earlier part reached the highest degree of heat we have experienced this summer as yet. Various readings of the thermometers are given, some ...
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Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919), Sat 27 Dec 1879, Page 39
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