2^6 j intnial of Agriculture. Yicioria. [lo April. 1912. 



classes, together with the names of the owners, to the Director ot 

 Agriculture. 



The new* regulations further pro\ide, in lieu of the compulsory condi- 

 tions concerning the holding of agricultural classes and a series of lec- 

 tures, that encouragement shall be given to those Agricultural Societies 

 which carry out classes or lectures by providing for them a greater pro- 

 portional participation in the grant. Thus : — 



1. — Agricultural Classes. 

 A sum of ^10 as a special .subsidy will be added to the pro raid grant 

 to such Societies as carry out agricultural clas.ses in strict conformity with 

 the following conditions and to the satisfaction of the Department: — 



Applications must be submitted not later ilian 1st Ma\\ jgi2. 



Thirtv students at least mast be enrolled before a class can be held. 



The rent of hall and all local charges are to be paid by the Agricul- 

 tural Society ; all other expenses by the Department. Arrangements must 

 be made to insure the uninterrupted use of the hal) during the tinte the 

 lectures are going on. 



A roll of attendances at lectures and demonstrations shall be kept. 



The agricultural classes will extend over two weeks, five days a week, 

 a demonstration being given each morning and afternoon, and fom* 

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

 each Society. 



At the conclusion of each class, a written examination of about \\ houis 

 duration will be held, a medal to be awarded bv the Department to the 

 student in each district obtaining the highest number of marks for ex- 

 amination work and regular attendance combined. Two-thirds of the 

 maximum marks obtainable will be given for examination work, and one- 

 third for regular attendance. The Department reserves the right to with- 

 draw the offer of the medals in the event of there being less than five 

 students remaining: for examination. Students in attendance at Agricul- 

 tural Hifrh Schools and Colleges, or at the Continuation Schools, and 

 teachers from such institutions or State Schools shall not be allowed to sit 

 for such examination. 



A special examination for the Gold Medal offered bv the Australian 

 Natives" Assocvation will be held at tine close of the year, and only 

 winners of Departmental medals will l)e eligible to compete thereat. 



Subjects of First Week. 

 Agriculture. 

 Live Stock and Veterinary Science. 



Subjects of Second Week. 

 Two or more of the following, to be .selected : — (a) Sheep Breeding 

 and Management (including ^^'ool Classing and Lambs for Export) ; {b) 

 Dairy Farming (including Management and Breeding of Pigs) ; {c) 

 Poultry Breeding and ^Linagement ; {d) Orchard and Garden Work. 



IL — Lectures. 

 A sum of ^5 as a special subsidv will be added to the pro rata grant 

 to such Societies as arrange for and carrv out a ser'ies of four lectures 



