030 Agricultural Gazette of N,S.W. [July 2, 1920.. 



Moss Vale. 



On 23rd April, Mr. James Hadlington, Poultry Expert, delivered a lecture 

 under the auspices of this branch ; it was attended by twent}'-four mem- 

 bers and a number of visitors. The lecturer indicated the right stamp of 

 birds to select for breeding purposes, the proper class of eggs to set, and 

 the general management necessary for raising strong healthy stock, fully 

 explaining the whole in a thoroughly practical manner. He was asked 

 many questions as to what he considered the most suitable breed for the 

 district, and in reply he stated that in his opinion the Black or Buff Orpington 

 should answer all requirements, although as a " hard-doer " the Rhode 

 Island Red was hard to beat. Whatever breed was selected, Mr. Hadlington 

 strongly advised early hatching to ensure strong vigorous stock. 



On the following morning, IVlj. Hadlington visited a couple of new farms, 

 and gave their owners some very valuable advice. 



The monthly meeting was held on 7th June, when general business was 

 transacted. 



Mount Keira. 



The usual monthly meeting was held on 2nd June, when Mr. Ramsay 

 Principal Assistant Chemist, delivered a lecture on manures, dealing at some 

 length with the difierent kinds. The objects of manuring, the conditions 

 necessary, composition of manures, price, quantity to be used, and the 

 source of our manure supply were all covered. The lecturer answered 

 numerous questions, and it was generally felt that the lecture was highly 

 instructive, and of the greatest benefit to those engaged in any class of 

 agriculture. 



Orchard Hills. 



A meeting of this branch was held on 3rd May, there being a good attend- 

 ance of members. After the general business had been disposed of, a dis- 

 cussion took place on the pruning demonstration conducted by Mr. W. le 

 Gay Brereton, Assistant Fruit Expert, on 27th April. This demonstration 

 had been much appreciated by all who witnessed it, and the discussion 

 deepened its impressions. 



Springside. 



The annual meeting of members was held on 4th May, when the office- 

 bearers for the ensuing twelve months were elected, as follows : — ^Chairman, 

 Mr. John Selwood; Vice-chairmen, Messrs. G. Naylor and D. Quinlan; 

 Hon. Secretary, Mr. W. P. Scarr; Assistant Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. 

 W. Giles; Publicity officer and Librarian, Mr. J. Britt. 



During the year, ten successful meetings were held, the average attendance 

 for each meeting being twenty-two. Six lectures and demonstrations were 

 given by departmental officers, and a demonstration of explosives by Mr. 

 Crossley. The financial statement showed a credit balance of £6 3s. 



At the monthly meeting on 1st June, arrangements were made for a 

 priming demonstration to be given shortly by Mr. Meier, Orchardist at 

 Bathurst Experiment Farm, and also for the visit of Mr. C. C. Crane. 

 Organising Inspector of the Agricultural Bureau. 



Stratford. 

 A very successful pruning demonstration was given by Mr. W. le Gay 

 Brereton, Assistant Fruit Expert, on 3rd Jime, some twenty members being 

 present. The usual monthly meeting had to be abandoned owing to wet 

 weather. 



