1920.] 



NissEN Huts. 



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there are not nearly enough hives in the country the number 

 of careless bee-keepers is far too many, and that these people 

 are largely responsible for the spread of disease. That there is 

 great room for improvement in the existing conditions is best 

 shown by a statement made at the Conference that of every 

 4 lb. of honey eaten in this country 3 lb. are imported. 



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The attention of farmers, small holders and others is called 



to the extensively advertised sales of surplus Government 



^ ^ Stocks of Nissen huts. The dimensions 

 Nissen Huts. , . • • i,, ^ 



are : length, 27 ft 6 m. ; width, 16 ft. ; 



height, 8 ft. The huts consist of semi-circular sections in black 

 corrugated iron, steel and wood, complete with all necessary 

 fittings and ready for immediate erection. 



Each hut forms a permanent building, absolutely weather- 

 proof and of great durability, suitable for housing, storage or 

 workshop, or for accommodation for calves, or shelter for pigs 

 or sheep. 



Prices range from £25 each for single huts, or £20 each for a 

 quantity at Government depots at Slough and \\ oolwich, and 

 inquiries should be addressed to the Controller, Government 

 Surplus Property Disposal Board, Artillery Mansions, Victoria 

 Street, London, S.W. i. 



