Aprils, 1920.] Agricultural Gazette of N.S.W. 301 



Milbrulong. 



The monthly meeting was held on 2nd February, when forty-two members 

 attended. The membership fee was raised to 2s. 6d. to provide a fund 

 for the purchase of library books. 



At the close of the usual business an interesting lecture was given by Mr. 

 G. C. Sparks, Inspector of Agriculture, his subject being " Dry Farming." 

 The lecture was most instructive and at its close many questions were asked, 

 and answered to the entire satisfaction of all present. 



On the following day Mr, Sparks inspected the area of ground provided 

 by Messrs. Lynch Bros, for the purpose of conducting grass plots. 



Springside. 



Respecting a parcel of seed wheat of different varieties sent for trial 

 some months ago, the secretary reports that Bomen and Yandilla King 

 proved the best for grain, but as this is not a wheat-growing district in the 

 ordinary sense further trials are not contemplated in this direction. Cleve- 

 land is suitable for both hay and grain and is therefore a good all-round 

 wheat for the district. Zealand is the best hay wheat for local conditions, 

 but Major is very unsuitable though an average grain yielder. 



The manure tests with 100 lb. and 50 lb. superphosphate per acre showed 

 little diffierencp, the rainfall being insufficient. Both plots, however, showed 

 a better body of hay than there was where no manure was used. 



St. John's Park. 



Mr. Laffei', Viticultural Expert, visited this district on 26th February, 

 and gave a budding and grafting demonstration in the afternoon, and a 

 lecture at night, both of which were much appreciated. Arrangements have 

 been made for Mr. C. Pedersen to lecture at St. John's Park on dairying 

 at an eaily date. 



Tingha. 



The usudl monthly meeting was held on 6th March, fifteen members being 

 'present. 



The branch's coming exhibition was discussed. The decision w^as arrived 

 at not to support the Kellyville branch in protesting against the proposed 

 orchard tax. A programme was arranged for the next six moaths, several 

 members promising to read papers on various subjects. 



Windsor. 



A lantern lecture was delivered to the members of this branch by Mr. 

 H, G. Smith, Apiarist at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, on 10th 

 February. About forty members and visitors were present. The subjects 

 chiefly dealt with were : Modern methods of apiculture, hives and their 

 construction, handling of colonies, swarming, selection of breeding stock, 

 production and marketing of honey and beeswax, and diseases — brood and 

 adult. A keen interest was displayed throughout, and at the close of the 

 lecture a number of questions were asked and methods of introducing queens 

 were discussed at some length. 



The annual meeting was held on 5th March, when the report showed that 

 the year had been one of useful work. A cash balance of .£12 17s. 5d. was 

 reported. The election of officers resulted thus : — Chairman, Mr. C. W. 



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