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... given do not apply as a whole , not being properly distributed . We want a more regular distribution , and until this is done , it is perfectly plain we will never secure adap- table climates ; and until we employ the means in our power ...
... given do not apply as a whole , not being properly distributed . We want a more regular distribution , and until this is done , it is perfectly plain we will never secure adap- table climates ; and until we employ the means in our power ...
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... given . ( Since writing these notes , I learn that the deaths in 1866 were 70 , which is just the average of the four preceding years . ) There are invariably fluctuations in all dis- tricts ; but no epidemics having occurred , we are ...
... given . ( Since writing these notes , I learn that the deaths in 1866 were 70 , which is just the average of the four preceding years . ) There are invariably fluctuations in all dis- tricts ; but no epidemics having occurred , we are ...
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... given by dif- ferent sets of judges at the annual agricul- tural competitive trials of steam tackle , have failed to solve the problem of the best method of haulage . Every new trial has resulted in giving the award of merit to some new ...
... given by dif- ferent sets of judges at the annual agricul- tural competitive trials of steam tackle , have failed to solve the problem of the best method of haulage . Every new trial has resulted in giving the award of merit to some new ...
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... given , every one knows the nominal horse power is no index to the real power which that engine may give out in certain circumstances . The engine with the smallest nominal power might , in reality , have given out the greatest amount ...
... given , every one knows the nominal horse power is no index to the real power which that engine may give out in certain circumstances . The engine with the smallest nominal power might , in reality , have given out the greatest amount ...
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... given , was presently transferred to Knowlmere at a price that seemed in those days a very large one . His " coat of long fine wool , " we are told , one year reached , throughout his whole length , to within 6 measured inches from the ...
... given , was presently transferred to Knowlmere at a price that seemed in those days a very large one . His " coat of long fine wool , " we are told , one year reached , throughout his whole length , to within 6 measured inches from the ...
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Page 534 - And thus he bore without abuse The grand old name of gentleman, Defamed by every charlatan, And soiled with all ignoble use.
Page 91 - As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
Page 473 - ... had been actually committed in that county or place; and in any information or conviction for any such offence the offence may be averred to have been committed
Page 472 - ... of the poor, or to some other officer of the parish, township, or place, in which the offence shall have been committed, to be by such overseer or officer paid over to the use of the general rate of the county, riding, or division, in which such parish, township, or place, shall be situate...
Page 2 - ... exist. At the place where it now rises, a small thread of water was observed after very long rains, but the stream disappeared with the rain. The spot is in the middle of a very steep pasture inclining to the south. Eighty years ago the owner of the land, perceiving that...
Page 473 - Where any offence under this Act is committed in or upon any waters forming the boundary between any two counties, districts of quarter sessions, or petty sessions, such offence may be prosecuted before any justices of the peace or sheriff in either of such counties or districts.
Page 472 - Royalty," shall throughout this act be deemed to include a laity of the same respectively. Days and sea- III. That if any person whatsoever shall kill or take any game, or use any dog, gun, net, or other engine or instrument for the purpose of killing or taking any game, on a Sunday or Christmas Day...
Page 328 - Act of 1869 shall apply to cattle brought from any port of any of the countries comprised in the schedule to this order, and subject as aforesaid, all such cattle shall be slaughtered within ten days after the landing thereof, exclusive of the day of landing. 6. The landing of foreign cattle elsewhere than at a part of a port defined by order of council at a landing place for slaughter, shall be...
Page 329 - He shall, with all practicable speed, give notice to a police constable of the fact of the animal being so affected.
Page 329 - ... shall be disinfected, and shall then be removed in charge of an officer of the local authority to a...