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that dual purposedness that appears to be essential to modern conditions 

 of farming. 



Lincolnshire Red Shorthorns. This breed, which was represented by 39 

 entries, appeared to me to include some magnificent dual-purpose beasts. 

 These cattle are exceptionally large and well proportioned, whilst most of 

 the cows had magnificent udders. In color they are a whole red. 



Herefords. Represented by 77 entries, and coming therefore third in the 

 list of importance. One could not help admiring this breed for its general 

 beauty of appearance. Most of the cows, however, were sadly deficient 

 as milk-producers. 



Devons. Represented by 25 entries. I see much to admire in this breed 

 that is not commonly met with in Australia. Whole red in color, the cows 

 have fine spreading lyre-shaped horns, whilst the bulls have stout uprising ones. 

 The beef conformation is certainly magnificent, whilst the majority of the 

 cows had the appearance of good milkers. 



South Devons. Represented by 25 entries. Very large, all-red cattle, 

 with horns between the Shorthorns and Devons in size and type. The cows 

 appeared good milkers. Heifers and young bulls were generally more or 

 less lanky and gawky a clear evidence of relatively slow development. 



Longhorns. Represented by 16 entries. Large cattle, with long, drooping 

 horns, not unlike the tusks of a young elephant. Black and white, or red 

 and white in color ; generally with a symmetrical white line along the spine. 

 Beef conformation only moderately good. Many cows should prove good 

 milkers. 



Sussex. Represented by 24 entries. Whole dark-red in color, with 

 horns of moderate length. Carcass development good, but cows not likely 

 to make good milkers. 



Welsh. Represented by 21 entries. Medium size all-black cattle. Bulls 

 with short, sturdy horns ; cows with narrow horns, recalling those of the 

 Devon. Cows always show a little white in the neighborhood of udder. 

 Moderately well developed for beef, but not likely to make heavy milkers. 



Red Potts. Represented by 47 entries, and, on the whole, a very fine 

 section of the exhibit. The majority of the cattle exhibited were a good 

 bit darker red than we are accustomed to in South Australia. One might 

 almost call them " black-reds/' All were characterised by a pronounced 

 orange ring round the eyes. The cows were all excellent milkers, or showed 

 very good beef conformation. 



