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SYDNEY.

Drought in the Interior.—The state of the country around Wagga Wagga may be gathered from the following particulars, contained in a letter received by a gentleman in Bathurst from a relative, who has the superintendence of an establishment in that quarter. The water on the run where 6800 sheep were depasturing had completely disappeared, from consumption and evaporation, and it therefore became necessary to remove them to another run. A plain of 40 miles in extent, upon which there was not a drop of water, had to be crossed, and as may easily be conceived, they suffered greatly from thirst. Numbers of sheep anc l some dogs died in consequence, and the men in charge were supplied with water conveyed in casks on a dray. A poor fellow who was left behind in charge of’the store until the team returned to remove its contents became completely delirious from thirst, aud upon the return of the superintendent, was found to have done himself considerable personal injury during the paroxysms of his madness. Placing him on his hone, the writer states that he commenced his arduous journey across the plain above mentioned, and with great difficulty accomplished 25 miles. Here the unfortunate man became so excessively violent, that it was found.,,impossible to rea-

train him. After a moment’s consideration the superintendent resolved upon leaving him to chance, and riding on the remaining 15 miles to procure water. He accomplished his task, and returned with the precious 11nnid to the sufferer, who was fast approaching dissolution. After a short period he reyveu sufficiently to prosecute the remainder ot the journey.— Bathurst Free Press. The Disease in Cattle.—The mortality among the cattle in the county of Cumberland has increased to an alarming extent.. Gut o one herd which arrived a few days since Irona Twofold Bay, fifteen died in one night. It appears that the disease is confined to Cumberland, and that cattle from whatever district they come are subject to it. In a matter where the health of the people are concerned, we think government should without delay appoint a board of enquiry. We have no doubt that one half of the meat eaten in Sydney is in an unhealthy state. — Herald.

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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 584, 8 March 1851, Page 2

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SYDNEY. New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 584, 8 March 1851, Page 2

SYDNEY. New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 584, 8 March 1851, Page 2

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