Board of Agriculture and Fisheries (1903-1919)
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Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Sydney Olivier with enclosed copied letter from W. Reid to Captain Spanton, 02 May 1916
Item
Identifier: Coll-14/9/22/21
Scope and Contents
Olivier writes on behalf of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries to introduce the enclosed letter and invite Ewart's opinion on the breeding of horses suitable for artillery purposes. The enclosed letter, dated 03 March 1916, from W. Reid of Illinois to Captain Spanton, outlines the former's opinions of the best breeds of artillery horses that America produces. He describes the American preference for the Percheron, which can weigh as much as Shires and Clydes but with limbs...
Dates:
02 May 1916
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 Thomas Vale from Lord Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 13 December 1924
Item
Identifier: Coll-14/9/30/9
Scope and Contents
Wood writes from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to acknowledge Vale's letter regarding the improvement of British wool.
Dates:
13 December 1924