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He advocated preventive measures in connection with fungus diseases, mentioning 

 particularly {a) tiie ])]anting only of varieties immune from the pests; (b) proper methods 

 of drainane ;('•) pruning to admit sun to the ce tre of the tree; and (^0 spraying with 

 suitable fungicides, of which lie 2)referred Bordeaux mixture. 



For the insects he advocated the sprays recommended by the Department. 



Matcham. 



The annual meeting was held on 8th November, the following officers being 

 elected : — Chairman, Mr. C. Cox ; Vice-chairmen, Messrs. W. Pritchard and 

 H. Dubois ; Treasurer, Mr. A. Macinante ; Librarian, Mr. W. R. Crossland ; 

 Hon. Secretary, Mr. J. Dodd. 



Middle Dural 



A meeting of the above branch was held on 10th October, when Mr. Cranston 

 occujHed the chair. 



Mr. J. T. Eagle reported the books audited and found correct. Mr. 

 Cranston gave a detailed report of the annual conference held at Orange. 



Milbrulong. 



The monthly meeting of the above branch was held on 4th November. 



Following usual business, which included a motion that arrangements be 

 made to have grass plots in the district, an interesting address was given 

 by Mr. L. S. Harrison, Assistant Inspector of Agriculture, on the Agricultural 

 Bureau and its benefits to farmers. 



Mittagong. 



Mr. J. Hadlington, Poultry Expert, delivered an address at this branch 

 on 11th September. Mr. Hadlington screened a number of slides illustrating 

 the progress that is being made on the group settlements of returned soldiers 

 in which poultry farming is the principal activity. Discussing the industry 

 itself, Mr. Hadlington gave valuable advice on the housing and feeding 

 of fowls and treatment of various troubles. He strongly condemned in the 

 last connection the feeding of charcoal to chickens. 



In proposing a vote of thanks. Captain Fairley remarked on the necessity 

 for better conditions for marketing eggs ; co-operation and cold storage 

 facilities, he said, would greatly increase farmers' returns. 



Moss Vale. 

 The annual meeting of this branch took place on 7th November. Mr. 

 H. Monk was elected chairman, and the remaining officers re-elected. A 

 pleasant social evening followed the completion of business. 



Peurose-Kareela. 



The annual meeting of this branch was held on 15th November, but owing 

 to the weather the attendance was not good. It was therefore decided to 

 hold over the election of officers-bearers until the next meeting. 



The balance-sheet to 15th November showed a credit balance of £3 5s. 7d. 



