1946
1 July 1946
Demonstration on Gulgong District's Largest Poultry Farm
Despite a bitterly cold day, a most interesting afternoon was spent by those who attended the Poultry Field Day at Mr. H. G. Rosser's property, "Gloaming," Ulan Road, Gulgong, on Wednesday, June 19.
Sponsored by the Gulgong branch of the Agricultural Bureau of N.S.W., a demonstration was given by Mr. H. V. Brann, senior poultry instructor of the Division of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture.
Mr. Brann was introduced by the hon. secretary of the branch (Mr. C. A. Loneragan) in the absence of the president (Mr. A. Walker).
Mr. Brann lectured on the housing, feeding and care of poultry generally.
A general talk followed and Questions were asked and answered.
The lecturer concluded by demonstrating the best method of killing, plucking, and dressing a bird for market.
Mr. W. Killingworth, stock inspector to the Mudgee P. P. Board, who is a qualified veterinary surgeon, lectured on various diseases in poultry, giving cures for them and stressing strongly that preventative measures were the best safeguard. He pointed out that birds becoming ill were better destroyed and burnt, as in most cases, upon recovery they did not pay for the time and money spent on them. They usually became physically weak for the remainder of their lives.
THANKS TO MR. AND MRS. ROSSER
The Agricultural Bureau offers its sincere thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Rosser for having made "Gloaming" available for the demonstration and for their courteousness and the hospitality extended to all the visitors.
"Gloaming" so well improved, with its up-to-date plant and stock, was admirably suited for the purpose. It is the largest poultry farm in the Gulgong district, and the visitors were very much impressed with its general appearance.
The appointments and neatness of the place were the subject of the most favourable comment, reflecting great credit on both Mr. and Mrs. Rosser. In the management and upkeep Mr. Rosser is ably and enthusiastically assisted by Mrs. Rosser, who provided afternoon tea, much to everyone's delight and satisfaction.
Mr. and Mrs. Rosser have a particularly fine home, which they themselves had reconstructed, added to and brought up-to-date. The initiative and enterprise shown by them is an example to all other landholders1
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