^ Nov. 2, 1920.] Agricultural Gazette of N.S.W. 835 



Taralga. 



A meeting was held on 29fch September. Mr. Whittet gave a lecture on 

 pasture grasses, emphasising the necessity of local tests as a true guide to the 

 worth of any grass. He dealt very fully with Sudan grass. 



The lecture was greatly appreciated, and it was decided to ask the Depart- 

 ment for a quantity of seeds and roots for distribution among the members. 



Tingha. 



The members of this branch met on 4th September, when arrangements 

 were advanced for the exhibit at Inverell show. A paper was read by Mr. 

 J. L. Deasy, on systematic botany, the subdivision of plant-life into variou.s 

 orders and families being discussed, and the usefulness of a good many plants 

 being indicated from this point of view. A cordial vote of thanks was passed. 



The annual meeting was held on ■2nd October, when both report and 

 balance-sheet reflected a healthy state of affairs The election of officers 

 resulted thus : — Chairman, Mr. G. W. Browning ; Vice-chairmen, Messrs. 

 J. Hawkins and E. Cory ; Treasurer, Mr. J. L. Deasey ; Hon. Secretary, 

 Mr. M. C. Levitt. 



Arrangements were made for business for the forthcoming meetings, and 

 the local exhibition fixed for 18th and 19th February. 



Other matters were discussed, and useful information on a number of 

 points exchanged. 



Toronto. 



A meeting was held on 5th October, 14 members being present, A paper 

 was read by Mr J. Stewart on chicken-raising, much useful matter being 



included. 



Several parcels of seeds for the members were received from the Department. 



Wentworthville. 



A meeting was held on 15th September, when Mr. H. J. Rumsey delivered 

 a lecture on vegetable gardening. He indicated how the production of food 

 in this way was one method of reducing the cost of hving, and remarked on 

 the unfailing interest that attached to gardening as a hobby. The growth 

 of tomatoes was specially dealt with, much valuable information being given. 



Sevei-al new members were enrolled. 



Windsor. 



A largely attended meeting was held on 20th September, the Mayor, 

 Mr. J. W. Ross, presiding. The Windsor Municipal Council asked the 

 co-operation of the branch in a movement to obtain better railway services 

 on the Blacktown-Richmond line, and it was resolved to accede to the request. 



It was decided to make a special effort in connection with the staging of 

 an exhibit at the Hawkesbury District Association's agricultural show, and 

 committees were appointed to represent each section. The branch is con- 

 sidering the holding of an exhibition in Windsor a few days before the local 

 show with a view to obtaining funds and selecting exhibits. 



Woonona. 



The membership roll of this branch now numbers 130. At the meeting 

 held in October preparations were made for the annual two days' show, to be 

 held in January next, and a lecture was given by the Entomologist on 

 insect pests in gardens and orchards. i- v 



At the November meeting an address is to be delivered on bee culture by 



Mr. Albert Cavill. 



