Th e following- are round figures showing the distribution of cows In New Zealand, and they reveal 'that Auckland has more cows than any other two provinces put, together;—Auckland, 500,000; Taranaki, 200,000; ■Wellington, • 200,000; Hawke’s Bay 65,000; North Island, 965,000; Nelson. Marlborough and Westland, 60,000; Canterbury, 90,000; Otago, 60,000; Southland, 75.000; South Island, 283,000. Grand total, 1.250,000. Another interesting .chart gave the number of cows of the different breeds (not necessarily purebreds) in the Dominion. The figures l are roughly;—Shorthorns, 68,000; Jersey, 370,000; Friesians, 160,000; Ayrshires 40,000; total, 1,250,000.
STEW ZEALAND INSURANCE CO., LTD., WALDEGKAVE'S BUILDINGS, The Square. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL £1,500,000. "CURE, Marine and Accident Risks ot ■C every description accepted at lowest current rates. Prompt and liberal settlement. j. ju. BEWS, Manager. AGENTS:— Palmerston North: Waldegrave and Dempsy, Waldogravo'a Buildings, Square. Aihhurat: J. H. Vincent. Awahuri; Stephens’ Bros. Tokomaru: W. Gunning. Shannon: J. H. Fargher. Foxton: Robertson and Co.
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Manawatu Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3596, 31 March 1924, Page 7
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