DEMONSTRATION FARM.
AIEETING OF STRATFORD - COAIMITTEE. At the regular monthly meeting of the executive committee of the. Stratford Demonstration Farm Society the matter of branding cows was fully discussed, and it was resolved that purchase of a set of fire brands he authorised. The manager’s report for the period from June 10 to- July 1 was read, and adopted. It stated that the cows were dried off during June. The quantity of milk for the month was 51671 b; the test for the first period being 5.1, ,but that for the second period was ■ not available. The planting of trees along the pig paddock has been completed, also one row of pine trees lias been planted along the creek from the plantation towards the new cottage. Messrs R. Marfell and P. Morreseyi (guarantors’ representatives) and M. T. Phillips and AV. H. AVere (members’ representatives) retire by rotation and are eligible for re-election. It was resolved that the annual general meeting of members hfe held oil Saturday, August 1. It was resolved that the executive committee record: its appreciation of the excellent and loyal services rendered by Mr. E. Hartwig as farm manager during the past five years. Members present added their quota of appreciation. Tlie appointment of a new manager was left to a committee consisting of Messrs Deem, AVere, and Marfell.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 13 July 1925, Page 4
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