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If it is desirable to exhibit throughout Great Britain, and there 

 •can be no doubt as to the advantage of so doing, then our best 

 products only should be sent, and every care taken that nothing is 

 forwarded which may tend to prejiidice the outside public against 

 our produce. 



It is my intention to supplement those already sent forward with 

 such products as were not procurable prior to the despatch of the 

 last consignment, but if this work is to be carried on efficiently, some 

 provision must be made for securing these exhibits as op])ortnnity 

 permits, either by purchase or otherwise. 



The following products have been sent forward : — Compressed 

 Fodder, Chalf, Hay, Wheat, Oats, Flour, Barley, Wool, Preserved 

 Fruit in jars, Dried Fruits, Jams, Raspberry Pulp, Hone}^ Preserved 

 Meats, Tobacco, Wines, Flax, Straw, Seed, and Maize in cob, and 

 grain. 



Exhibits foe South Africa. 



A small collection has also been forwarded to Mr. Hunter in South 

 Africa, but I regret to say that in consequence of the extremely un- 

 favorable season I have been unable to do justice to this, but if that 

 office is to receive attention further exhibits can be supplied during 

 the approaching season. Most of the exhibits have been supplied by 

 the trade, and have -been packed and shipped by this office. 



The following is a list of articles forwarded : — Compressed Fodder, 

 Chaff, samples of ditt' erent varieties of Wheat in ear and grain. Barley, 

 Oats, Flax Fibre, Straw, and Seed, Tobacco Leaf, Wines and Brandy, 

 Dried Fruits, Jams, Preserved Meats, Butter, Honey, Sauces, Machinery 

 and Implements. 



Advising ee Machineey. 



I have frequently been called upon to advise as to the purchase 

 of machinery for agricultural purposes outside the State. Whilst 

 this is not directly connected with niy duties, it is nevertheless 

 necessary that the work should be attended to and carefully carried 

 out. 



The immense strides made in the improvement of agricidtural 

 implements and machinery makes its necessary that careful attention 

 be given, so that the advice will not reflect hereafter on the 

 Department. 



The export of farm implements to South Africa and other 

 countries is considerable. 



Office Duties. 



In carrying out the various duties referred to, it has been found 

 that frequently office work has to fall in arrears in consequence of 

 the demand made for information which necessitates the whole 

 staff leaving the office ; but the inspectors, who are paid by the 

 hour, are generally called in to attend in the absence of Mr. Gamble. 

 I regret to say I have no means of compensating these inspectors 



