lO Dec, 1908.] Bacchus Marsh Poultry Farm Competition. 



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•what it is possible for a a man to do on a small block by intense culti- 

 vation. Space does not admit of an exhaustive account of his poultry 

 pens. Suffice it to say that they are well catered for, good houses, 

 cleanliness, and shade being in evidence, but lacking in uniformity. 



Summary and Awards. 

 Viewing the whole competition from a practical stand-point, there 

 are several matters which call for favourable comment. First, the 



AN TDEAL BREEDING PEN. 



friendly manner in which the competition was carried out ; second, the 

 spirit of emulation amongst most of the competitors, particularly so with 

 regard to the breeds kept, /.e., utility first, show birds, second; third, 

 the attention paid by all to detail ; fourth, the fact that the competition 

 •^vi^ add a stimulus to the industry. 



ARRANGEMENT OF VTARDS ON CORRIDOR PLAN. 



In making the awards, I have carefully refrained from allotting too 

 many points to exhibition birds ; due regard has, however, been given to 



