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such suitable sites for vine culture with the view to the fabri- 
cation of wine, as could, in this colony, be selected, within 
half a day’s walk from Melbourne, among the stringy-bark 
ranges already alluded to, and yet which, if now put up for 
sale, would be declined at the upset price. Itis therefore not 
impossible but that, before the close of the present century, 
Melbourne will have in its vicinity flourishing vineyards, 
some of which might occupy ground now considered, notwith- 
standing its proximity to Melbourne, valueless even for grazing 
purposes. 
—aie ee 
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