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Journal of Agriculture, Victoria. [11 Sept., 1916. 



Sixth Victorian Egg-Laying Competition, 1916-1917 — continued. 

 Conclusion of Winter Test — continued. 



Report fob Month ending 14th August, 1916. 

 The weather conditions for the month were seasonable, with heavy 

 winds, varied by occasional frosts and fine days. Several of the heavy 

 breeds showed signs of broodiness; but owing to the time of the year 

 they .soon started to lay again. 



