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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 88, 18 May 1949, Page 2

FACTS ARE CONVINCING... Here are some facts about the popular G. V. B. MILKING MA CHINE 110 INSTALLATIONS IN EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY DURING THE PAST TWO MILKING SEASONS. 42 OF THESE COMPLETE REPLACEMENTS OF OTHER MAKES. t3B ARE COMPLETE PLANTS IN NEW SHEDS. <25 ARE CONVERSIONS OF VARIOUS MACHINES. 75 AT LEAST ARE NON-STRIPPING. Results also are convincing. These are facts and figures from the largest herd milked by G.V.B. in this district, not a single animal being hand stripped. 176 cows including slips, carry-overs and 32 are 2-year-old heifers. 63,861 lbs of Butterfat equals 303.5 per c ow. July 1948 270 lbs Butterfat Aug 1948 2775 lbs Butterfat Sept 1948 5196 lbs Butterfat Oct 1948 6746 lbs Butterfat Nov 1948 7354 lbs Butterfat Dec 1948 7486 lbs Butterfat Jan 1949 * 6919 lbs Butterfat Feb 1949 5259 lbs Butterfat Mar 1949 4876 lbs Butterfat April 1949 4000 Estimated May 1940 2000 Estimated June 1949 500 Estimated This herd is on whole milk supply and 3000 lbs of milk with a 4.9 test was delivered to factory on 31st March, 1949. The whole of supply so far this season has been Ist grade, not a single 2nd grade. Five aged cows put out of herd this season none through quarter trouble. THESE STRIKING 0 RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. LET US QUOTE YOU FOR YOUR NEW MILKER OR CONVERSION. Mussett & Littlejohn THE STRAND, WHAKATANE. P.O. BOX 59, PHONE 344.

HOCKEY STICKS. Good range, new stock at Armstrongs, Sports Dealers. PIANOS tuned, repaired and bough for easb. Satisfaction guaranteed L. M. Sogr, c/o Laskey’s Radios, Phone 227

ARRIS CLOTH. For car covers and cushions, 36” wide, 4/3 yard at Bridgers. BOY’S Woollen Pullovers. English “Pick” brand. Sizes 24 to 34 from 1C '3 to 14/11. Bridgers Ltd. Men's Department.

RUGBY Almanack. 1949 edition now on sale at Armstrongs Bookshop, Phone 173 M. “BATTLES” Wanted to ( buy beer bottles and most other kinds. Apply N. J. Larsen, Valley soad, Phone 1265.

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