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by Oxen, which, from its simplicity, would do well for New South Wales.
The axis of the Tread Wheel is thrown out of the perpendicular, so as to enable the Animals to tread upon a slightly inclined surface. So trifling is the exertion required from the Animals, that fattening Oxen are employed. They are tied to a rack & manger, & feed very contentedly, whilst the wheel turns, under the pressure of their feet.
Diameter of the Tread Wheel, 36 feet. Inclination of axis. 8 degrees from the perpendicular. I could not obtain any samples of the wool - nor can I remember the proprietors name, which is a very singular one.
Dresden Sunday 27th Decr.
After dinner, I accompanied Mr Preisser, to his estate at Naundorf.
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