THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.
A WHEAT-GROWING COUNTRY.
Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright,
PERTH, August 4. (Received Augnsfc 4, at 10.15 a.m.)
The first sample of wheat grown in tho Northern Territory, near Port Darwin, has bean received. Indian seed was used, and it was grown without rain or irrigation or maDure. It yielded I's bushels to the acre. Tho result is considered highly promising for the future agricultural development of the Territory.
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Evening Star, Issue 14636, 4 August 1911, Page 9
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