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Page 89
... farming . " Mr. Oliver , a farmer of twelve years ' standing on the Lockyer River , was asked , " Do you think that the sand plain country here could be utilised for corn - growing ? " and his reply was , " I have broken up some poor ...
... farming . " Mr. Oliver , a farmer of twelve years ' standing on the Lockyer River , was asked , " Do you think that the sand plain country here could be utilised for corn - growing ? " and his reply was , " I have broken up some poor ...
Page 137
... FARMING . - The Commission desire to express in no uncertain voice their opinion that , although facts and figures ... farming as being the safest - the most legitimate and prosperous occupation for the farmer . Wheat may , or should be ...
... FARMING . - The Commission desire to express in no uncertain voice their opinion that , although facts and figures ... farming as being the safest - the most legitimate and prosperous occupation for the farmer . Wheat may , or should be ...
Page 140
... farming , to- gether with the production of vegetables and dairy produce for the Perth and Fremantle markets , to the attention of intending settlers . Bunbury , the Vasse , and their surroundings seem the natural locality for dairy farming ...
... farming , to- gether with the production of vegetables and dairy produce for the Perth and Fremantle markets , to the attention of intending settlers . Bunbury , the Vasse , and their surroundings seem the natural locality for dairy farming ...
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