Bulletin of the Department of Agriculture Volume 2 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 Excerpt: ...as an experiment on 40 to 50 acres of land in front of his house at "Two Mile Wood," Hartlands, on very reasonable terms and he had given him an option to purchase a block of 480 acres of land within the next 12 months. The Board expressed satisfaction that these Syrians had been so encouraged and agreed that everything should be done with a view to facilitate the experiment. The Secretary submitted applications for the use of the Steam Gin at Spanish Town, from the Hon. T. H. Sharp, A. J. Webb, H. T. Ronaldson, and Mr. Fursdon on behalf of the Syrians. It was agreed to assign the sum of not more than 20 for free grants of Cotton seed and the Secretary was directed to insert the following advertisement under Government notices, viz: --The Board of Agriculture has decided to spend up to 20 from the grant made by the British Cotton Growing Association in the purchase of Sea Island Cotton Seed. The Board is prepared to consider applications for free grants of Cotton seed on the condition that full reports are made to the Director of Public Gardens, to whom applications are to be made. A letter from the Colonial Secretary's Office in the matter of the Cattle Dock at the Railway, and a letter from Mr. Fursdon re same were at the request of the latter, held over until the return of the Chairman. The following Minutes were submitted by the Chemist: --(a) re Terms of Appointment of the Assistant Chemist, whose engagement expired on the 22nd instant. It was agreed to recommend his re-appointment. (b) re Instruction in Veterinary Science lor Laboratory Students. (c) re Teacher in Agricultural Book-keeping for Laboratory Students. (d) Report of Fermentation Chemist. It was agreed to recom mend to the Government that the proposals should be carried ...