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  • I thought the term "organic foods" originated in 1939 when Lord Walter Northbourne the 4th coined the phrase to define his method for raising agricultural crops without the use of chemicals. richard in montana

    In Eugene, Palin says she eats granola too 2010

  • Egerton Douglas Hammond 1822-1897, vicar of Northbourne, Kent, in the 1850s and the author of a number of books.

    Kay Hammond Davies Steve 2010

  • So there aren't any cycle paths between here and the university and I have to ride directly through the centre city, crossing streets like Northbourne and Barry Drive, where there is always debris from accidents.

    You made me a theory, but I broke it. StyleyGeek 2008

  • If the postman, old 'Uncle Dan,' who trudged from Brattlesby town every day at noon with the Northbourne post-bag, only safely delivered the letter Ned had posted, all would be well.

    The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys M. B. Manwell

  • They were alone in the room, but, in truth, the boy would not have cared if all Northbourne had been looking on.

    The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys M. B. Manwell

  • Northbourne air, the restfulness of country life, and God's goodness, have combined to set up Philip Price as a robust man.

    The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys M. B. Manwell

  • Northbourne, which was a quaint little fishing village tucked away under the shelter of a long stretch of downs.

    The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys M. B. Manwell

  • 'Twas the doctor hisself as shot him; we didn't want no savage wild beasts round Northbourne woods.

    The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys M. B. Manwell

  • On Mr. Vesey's unexpected death, the living of Northbourne was vacant, of course.

    The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys M. B. Manwell

  • 'Well,' said Alick reflectively, 'there's one thing I can't make out, and that is, what brought Jerry Blunt back to Northbourne?

    The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys M. B. Manwell

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