Observations on the various kinds of Timber of New South Wales', undated (Series 35.45) - No. 0003

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than English Oak, and are particularly adapted to planting. They will also answer for lower masts, but are too heavy for any other spars. The toughness of this timber appears to be entirely in the outside, the heart being generally short, if intended for Masts it should therefore be procured as near the Size wanted as possible, and as it grows perfectly straight it will scarce want any trimming.

 3 Iron bark is not so tough as the two former but is extremely strong and hard, and runs good from two to four feet. In ship building it would answer for framing, beams, &c. In New South Wales it is chiefly used in house building and common furniture.

 4 Turpentine is a small wood of no service except in flooring houses, its largest Size