Aug. 2, 1920.] Agricultural Gazette of N.S.W. 605 



Milbrulong. 



At the request of the branch, Mr. M. Henry, M.R.C.V.S., gave a lecture 

 on eye disease in sheep. Sheep were examined on a local farm by Mr. Henry, 

 and he detailed the symptoms of disease and the method of treating them. 



It was pointed out that the eye became shadowed with a white covering, and, as the 

 disease continued, the eyeball protruded beyond its normal condition, and in some cases 

 more serious symptoms were manifested, the sheep becoming totally blind in the 

 affected eye. 



Affected sheep should be separated from the main flock, so that they may be hand-fed 

 and thereby prevented from starving, which is very likely to happen under droughty 

 conditions. Then wash the eye with warm water and 4 per cent, boracic acid daily, 

 or put in the eye a few drops of zinc sulphate, 10 grains to 1 ounce of water. In most 

 instances the disease cleared up, but in a few cases the animal remained permanently 

 blind. It was emphasised that, in the treatment of the eye, the same remedy would not 

 suit all or nearly all cases, and correct veterinary diagnosis was desirable before 

 treatment. 



Mr. Henry was then asked to deal with other subjects, including remedies for 

 complaints in horses, such as colic, worms, and "greasy heel." Speaking of colic, he 

 pointed out that so many quite diflerent conditions caused the complaint that it was 

 impossible to give satisfactory general advice, and each case must be diagnosed separately. 

 Here again the services of a veterinarian should be availed of. Questions were also 

 answered regarding the maintenance rations for horses, cattle, and sheep. 



At a further meeting on 3rd June, orders for farm requirements were 

 placed with the secretary. These orders were valued at £500, and included 

 large supplies of groceries and jams. It is proposed, if the present season 

 continues favourable, to open a co-operative store to be run by local farmers.- 



A pruning demonstration was conducted by Mr. S. A. Hogg, Assistant 

 Fruit Expert, on 22nd June, at Mr. E. Hoffman's orchard, before a large 

 attendance of members. Instructive information was also supplied regarding 

 fungus and insect pests and spraying methods and materials. 



Miranda. 



Mr. R. N. Makin, Inspector of Agriculture, reports that he gave a lecture 

 on vegetable growing to a well attended and appreciative meeting of 

 members on 21st June. 



P enrose-Kareela. 



Mr. S. A. Hogg, Assistant Fruit Inspector, gave a pruning demonstration 

 to a fair number of fruit-growers at Penrose on 2nd June. 



The usual monthly meeting of the branch was held on 14th June. 



Stratford. 



A meeting was held on 26th June, there being a fair attendance of 

 members. General business was transacted, and a short address was given 

 by Mr. Callaghan, of Craven, on farm tractors. The infoi-ination was based 

 •on the use of farm tractors in America and was greatly appreciated. 



Wellington. 

 The annual meeting of the Wellington branch was held on 15th June, 

 when the report referred to the lectures and demonstrations given by 

 Departmental officers during the year, and also to the papers read by 

 members. The branch had a roll of over forty paid-up members, and it was 

 considered there was every prospect of this number being added to. After 

 discussion it was decided to appoint a sub-committee to go into the matter 

 of the formation of an horticultural society to be run in conjunction with 

 the branch. 



