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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3179, 1 September 1917, Page 10

The following resolution was passed at a field day held at Jlr. J. B. Merretts, Ohristchurch: "That this meeting of four hundred poultry-keepers urgo upon the Minister of Agriculture the necessity for establishing the promised poultry farm for Canterbury, and that ho bo asked to secure a vote for the project at the earlist possible moment." It was decided to forward the motion to the N.Z. Poultry Association, and ask the executive .to submit it to tho Minister. The executive of the M. Poultry Association will meet on Tuesday next to discuss important business for tho association. The price of csrgs has fallen in Buncdin to Is. '2d. In Ohristchurch tlwy are still temp held at Is. 3d., while locally they are Is. 4d. ItATJKAWA ESTATE SATjE. Subdivisional land sales in tho past have been most successful, as with closer settlement follows increased prosperity and uovciopuumt; consequently purchasers nave done well, and many of them could resell at a substantial profit should they so desire. Another opportunity prcsentu itself in the subdivisional land sale ol Mr. A. Buchanan's Eaukawa Estate, of about 320 acres, which has subdivided Into three farms of a little over 100 acres each. All river deposit and situated in the Manawatu district, handy to i'ahncrstou North and within reasonable distance from school, cheese factory, and railway station. One section has the buildings and appointments necessary for a gentleman s residence, another has a cottage and a milking shed. This estate is suitable for stud breeding, the present owner having a choice herd of Jersey cattle and a flock oi jnirebreil Eomney sheen. It is also well adapted for dairying and fattening, and grows crops, clovers, and lucerne to perfection. The land is well watered, and has good plantations and picturesque patches of native trees. Only 10 per cent, deposit is required. Further particulars arc advertised in this issue.