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New Zealand Department of Agriculture (1892-2012)

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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Thomas Vale, 09 October 1925

 Item
Identifier: Coll-14/9/31/14
Scope and Contents

Vale writes concerning the correspondence between the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Department of Agriculture, New Zealand on the subject of the improvement of British wool. From his research he recommends the Corriedale sheep as the best to crossbreed with to ensure an increased weight in fleece without impairing the mutton value.

Dates: 09 October 1925

Letter to James Cossar Ewart from William Nosworthy, 14 November 1923

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Identifier: Coll-14/9/29/3
Scope and Contents

Nosworthy apologises for not being able to meet Ewart and his wife during their visit to New Zealand. He thanks Ewart for the information he has given to officers of the Department of Agriculture and to breeders.

Dates: 14 November 1923

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Animal breeders 1
Corriedale sheep 1
Cross-Breeding 1
Sheep industry 1
Sheep, Breeding 1