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GRANT TO AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES. 



CONDITIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES RECEIVING 

 A GRANT FOR THE YEAR 1ST JULY, 1908, TO 30TH JUNE, I909. 



A. — That the awards of prizes in all classes for stallions three 

 years old and over at the Society's Show must be subject to 

 the possession by the exhibit of a Government certificate of 

 soundness. (See details in accompanying circular of information.) 



The examinations of stallions for the Government Certificate of ;:;Gund- 

 ness will not be made at Shows in the future. Stallion Inspection Parades 

 will be held at loo different centres throughout the State prior to the 

 commencement of the Show season, and on dates set out in the accom- 

 panying time table. The centres are so arranged that all owners of Show 

 stallions will have the opportunity of submitting them for examination 

 for the Government Certificate of Soundness. Attention is invited to a 

 careful perusal of the accompanying Circular of Information concerning 

 the holding of the Stallion Inspection Parades, and the conditions undei 

 which the Government Certificate of Soundness is issued. Show Secretaries 

 or Stewards will require to obtain evidence of the possession of the 

 Government Certificate in respect of exhibits, either at the time of entry 

 or prioT to judging. The list of all Stallions certificated up to March 31SI 

 is published herewith, and this list will be supplemented from time to 

 time in order that Show Secretaries may have some guidance ;is to stallions 

 eligible for prizes. 



At the close of the season, when forwarding the particulars required 

 before payment of a subsidy can be made, Secretaries of Societies will 

 require to forward the names of all prize winners in stallion classes, 

 together with the names of the owpers. 



B.— That the Society arrange for: — 



(1) The holding of agricultural students' classes ; or 



(2) The holding of a series of at least four lectures or 



demonstrations on agricultural or live stock matters. 



(B.i) Agricultural Classes. — The agricultural classes will last a tort- 

 night, two lectures and demonstrations being given each afternoon, and 

 four limelight lectures on evenings to be arranged for by the Secretary of 

 each Society. Thirty students at least must be enrolled before a class can 

 be held. The rent of hall and all local charges are to be paid by the 

 Agricultural Society ; all other expenses by the Department. Arrangements 

 must be made to insure the uninterrupted use of the hall during the time 

 the lectures are going on, and tables or desks provided so that students 

 may take notes. The conditions under which medals and prizes are 

 awarded to the students are to be subject to approval by the Department. 



Subjects of First Week. 



The Principles of Agriculture. 

 The Care of Farm Animals. 



Subjects of Second Week. 

 Two or more of the following, to be selected by the Department : — 

 {a) Sheep Breeding and Management (including Wool Classing and 

 Lambs for Export); {b) Dairy Farming; (c) Poultry Breeding and 

 Management; {d) Agricultural Engineering; (e) Orchard and Garden 

 Work. 



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