NELSON.
NELSON, Nov. 26. The annual show of the Nelson Agricultural Association was held at Eichmond Park to-day, when the weather was fine, and five thousand people were present. In cattle Channel Islands and Ayrshires were good, but Shorthorns were few in number. There was a grand show of sheep, Eomneys, Lincolns, Leicesters and Shropshires being extra good classes. Pigs -were numerous, and Berkshires excellent. In horses, the hacks were a very fine lot. Butter, cheese, bacon and other products were greatly admired, and machinery and implements were numerous, while the riding, driving and hurdle competitions .attracted great attention. The visitors expressed great pleasure at the excellence of the show. All arrangements were good, j
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 5732, 27 November 1896, Page 1
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115NELSON. Star (Christchurch), Issue 5732, 27 November 1896, Page 1
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