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AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURE. 



Safes for Provisions. We must have 

 something to keep ants, flies, and other 

 bush visitors from investigating our 

 provisions. Until some more per- 

 manent conveniences can be arranged, 

 the makeshift shown in the illustration 

 answers the purpose. At (a) and (b) 

 are rings of wire, the upper ring being 

 strengthened by two cross pieces, in the 

 centre of which a hook is attached, for 

 hanging the " safe." Mosquito netting 

 or calico answers for covering. Fine 

 wire netting is best of all. The 

 opening below is so arranged that it can be closed by a piece 

 of netting. The arrangement answers for hanging meat. 



The next "safe" is more 

 substantial, and when covered 

 with wire netting, is good 

 and effective for a long time. 

 The framework is stiff wire. 

 The entrance (a) of mosquito 

 netting, to be drawn or tied 

 when closed. 



Meat Safe. 



Tc Keep Acts from the Sugar. 



The Home in Prospective. Verandah and Fixing* to follow. 



And all the time, while we are making such materials 

 as can be got, canvas, saplings, bark, iron, answer what is 



