8 Jan., 1908.] 



A gri cultural Rducaiion. 



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The past year's work, spread as it was over a wider area than has 

 been covered in any other year, brought the lecturing staff practically to 

 the door of the farmer ; and the classes were remarkable both for the 



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large attendances and the great interest displayed throughout. The out- 

 standing features of the work carrijed out were undoubtedly the actual 

 demonstration of the instruction given, and the keen appreciation of it by 

 the students. This was noticeable in all sections but particularly in the 

 case of Cultivation Methods, Veterinarv, Sheep, Wool Classing, Dairying, 



POULTRY YARDS OF A COLAC STUDENT. 



Poultry, and Farriery subjects. The desirableness of this practical work 

 has been recognised and gi\en in previous years, though not to the same 

 extent as in 1907. In one instance at least, Wool Classing, it has 



