A Statistical Account of the British Settlements in Australasia: Including the Colonies of New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land: with an Enumeration of the Advantages which They Offer to Emigrants, as Well with References to Each Other, as to the United States of America and the Canadas; and Directions and Advice to Emigrants, Volume 2Geo. B. Whittaker, 1824 - Australasia |
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Page 41
... 0 • 0 1 0 But as all these prices are paid in articles of consumption , upon which the employer has a profit , the real cost will be reduced in propor- tion . The method of clearing land , as it is called SETTLEMENTS IN AUSTRALASIA . 41.
... 0 • 0 1 0 But as all these prices are paid in articles of consumption , upon which the employer has a profit , the real cost will be reduced in propor- tion . The method of clearing land , as it is called SETTLEMENTS IN AUSTRALASIA . 41.
Page 42
... clearing land , as it is called , is very simple . The trees are cut down at about three feet from the ground , the branches are then lopped off , and the trunk sawn into convenient lengths , and the whole is heaped together and burnt ...
... clearing land , as it is called , is very simple . The trees are cut down at about three feet from the ground , the branches are then lopped off , and the trunk sawn into convenient lengths , and the whole is heaped together and burnt ...
Page 94
... clearing comparatively trifling . trifling . And the other is , the extent , luxuriance , and value of the natural pastures . In this respect it is most certainly superior to any other country in a state of nature , whether in North or ...
... clearing comparatively trifling . trifling . And the other is , the extent , luxuriance , and value of the natural pastures . In this respect it is most certainly superior to any other country in a state of nature , whether in North or ...
Page 96
... clearing is considerable . There is no native indigenous pasture , so that grass must be raised by cultivation for both the summer and winter food of cattle and sheep . Land is either obtained by grant from the crown , or by purchase ...
... clearing is considerable . There is no native indigenous pasture , so that grass must be raised by cultivation for both the summer and winter food of cattle and sheep . Land is either obtained by grant from the crown , or by purchase ...
Page 97
... clearing and fencing land in large quantities , is from 47. 10s . to 6l . 5s . per acre , and of planting and reaping grain , 27. per acre . The expence of erecting buildings is equally great ; an ordinary log hut , 207. to 30 % .; a ...
... clearing and fencing land in large quantities , is from 47. 10s . to 6l . 5s . per acre , and of planting and reaping grain , 27. per acre . The expence of erecting buildings is equally great ; an ordinary log hut , 207. to 30 % .; a ...
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acres acting governor aforesaid agricultural Amount of rate annum appear appointed Australasia average Balance from last barley bushels capital cent chief justice climate clothing considerable Consumed on farm convicts crown labourers cultivation dependencies thereof Diemen's Land ditto ditto duty emigrant employ and subsist employment England erecting estimate ewes expence exported feet further enacted George Town governor or acting grant greater harbour heirs and successors hereby Hobart Town horned cattle hulks island judges Launceston letters patent Macquarie Macquarie Harbour maize Majesty Majesty's ment Norfolk Island offenders Parliament party pauper penitentiaries person or persons Port Dalrymple Port Jackson Port Macquarie produce Provided rate reduced Receipts relief rent river river Derwent settlers sheep sheriff Shingles South Wales Sundries Supreme Courts respectively Sydney tion tups United Kingdom Upper Canada Van Diemen's Land vessel wages of labour wedders wheat wool
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