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Evening Star, Volume VII, Issue 2014, 19 October 1869, Page 3

Drought ix Australia.—A writer in the Sydney Mail, who asserts the periodicity of droughts, makes the following startling statement : —‘‘But the greatest of all the droughts—the one that effects the general prosperity of a country, paralyses trade, suspends speculation, alarms capitalists, and brings ruin to thousands—is the drought of 1868-9. This terrible scourge would appear to have a circle of about thirty years’ duration. It has visited this land thrice since its colonisation, —first in 1806-7, when maize was L 7 a bushel; the second time in 1831-9, when flour was LIOO a ton ; and the third and last time in 1868-9, when nothing but fat cattle rose in value. This < visitation is distinguished from all others of its kind by its severity and duration. The drought of 1838-9 will be known hereafter as the Three Years’ Drought; that of 1868-9 will be known hereafter as the Five Years’ brought. Since the great flood of March, 1864, when the Darling was twenty-five miles wide, and all the low lands in Australia were under water, many creeks and rivers have f-iled to run, owin' to the total absence of x’aiu in their neighborhood since that time. If my theory is right, such another drought as the last will not visit this land for next thirty years. It will then appear about the year 1898-9 ; in fact, a whole generation will have passed away by that time. There will be few living then who have witnessed the kindred drought of 1868-9, and scarcely one in trventy thousand who saw that of 1838-9. Wanted. ANTED known, R. Peters, Engineer and Machinist, has removed from Frederick street to George street, opposite Scoble, Boot-maker. Sewing Machines efitted with all necessary requirements. WANTED Known, Foresters’ Fete, 9th November, Caledonian Grounds. Various sports provided. Volunteer Baud in attendance. WANTED a pood female Cook. Apply Otago Hotel. WANTED a Situation as Engine Driver. Good references. Apply to A. Star Office, WANTED, a Situation as Groom and Gardener. Address letter 8., Office of the Star. WANTED— Plasterers, wages 18s. per day. Apply Geo. Cornwell, angle Princes and Rattray streets, Danediu. WANTED, a Barmaid for Auckland, to proceed to Auckland by the Wellington, on Saturday next- References required. Apply Mr Campion, Shamrock Hotel, between 9 and 10. WANTED Known, that W. James, late of Waikouaiti, has taken Blake’s Hotel, High street, next Princess Theatre. WANTED known, finest Rhubarb in in Dunedin ; and Asparagus fresh every morning, at Reid’s Seed Warehouse, Rattray street. WANTED, Furniture and Sundries sent in for the next fortnightly sale. Parties having surplus goods will find these sales an excellent medium for disposing of them. Advances made ou goods sent in for positive sale. No charge for Insurance, &o. Frederick H. Evans, Auctioneer, Princes street. WANTED to Sell, the whole (18) Negatives of Riemann’s Photographic Album of Views of Otqgq, Apply A. Augan, Empire Hotel. WANTED, Tailors who can press well. Apply to Bing, Harris and Co. WANTED Known, Drain Pipes of all descriptions, Chimney Tops, Flower Pots, Ornamental «Vascs, Bricks, &o , for sale at Lambert’s Water of Leith Works. WANTED, in Princes street, Premises suitable for a Grocery Establishment, or to purchase a freehold site. Hogg and Hutton. WANTED, all his old Customers to come and bring their Friends to G. I. Mcrrie, the original Tradesmen’s Tailor of Dunedin, who has removed to his new premises. Fleet street, Old Arcade, and has started at reduced prices to meet the times. G. I. MERRIE, Fleet street and George street, Dunedin. WANTED, the Public to make a call at G. Davidson’s, and inspect his new shipment of Spring Goods. Choice from well-selected stock. L 4 10s the Sac Suit j Paget Sait, L 4 15s ; fine Fashionable Suit, L 4 ; good strong Scotch Tweed Suits, L 3 ; Trousers to measure for 20s. G. DAVIDSON, 1 ' Mac I age an street. Photography. HIGH-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY, at a Low-Class Price. Cartes de Visite, from 7s 6d per dozen. In consequence of the great demand for thege of A|,t, they wilt' still he given away at the above nominal sum. Note the address: Edinburgh Portrait Gallery, Farley’s Buildings, Princes street. To Let TO LET, OFFICES in Harbor Chambers, Crawford street. Apply to M ‘CALLUM NEILL & CO„ Bond