15 Dec. 1919.] 



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In planning tlie erection of the subdivisional fences it is necessary 

 to consider accessibility to water and the farm-yard, and the dimensions 

 of the paddocks. In addition, any plan should allow for future develop- 

 ment being made without unduly interfering with the original plan. 

 If stock are to be easily watered, it is necessary to provide access to 

 the central dam by means of a race, or by grouping the paddocks around 

 the water catchment. Again, it is important that the teams should be 



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able to go to and from work by the shortest route possible. Xear the 

 liouse there should be several horse paddocks of from 10 to 20 acres 

 each, and the main farm paddocks, if possible, should be rectangular, 

 about one and a half times as long as they are broad, and of similar 

 dimensions. Unless there are sufficient paddocks of similar area, it will 

 l)e difficult later to work the fann on a satisfactory rotation system. 

 Shelter belts should be left or planted, preferably in the corners. 



