From our own
Correspondent
Virginia January 3.
Christmas and New Year's Day were observed here as general holidays. Although it was
very hot and blowing clouds of dust, a
great number betook themselves to Port
Gawler and St. Kilda.
Various sports were
carried on, such as cricket and horse-racing. A number of accidents happened
at the last named sport, owing
to the course not being kept
cleared. Many of our farmers have
finished reaping. The weather, although
very hot, is all that can be wished for. There are some splendid crops in this
district. Some are getting from 20 to 30
bushels per acre: but I think it will
average about 16 bushels per acre. A great quantity of wheat
is being carted in; but I believe
principally for storage.
SA Register 4 January 1867
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