NEWS AND NOTES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2751, 28 June 1924, Page 1

NEWS AND NOTES.

in discussing with a “Wanganui Chronicle” representative yesterday lhe advantages of shelter trees on farms, a local stock inspector stated tlinf tliev hint the ell'cer of in-

c; easing production and getting holler results from tlie .'tool; gener- ; >! Iv. There had not boon a groat deal of planting for shelter in the surrounding district of 'Wanganui in recent years, and most of the .-bolter was provided hv scrub and gnrse. In conclusion, be pointed out that pinus insignus, or some similar fast-growing- soft woods that would eventually turn out good timber made the most suitable hedge. “A bouse is not immortal.” remarked Mr. A. It. Entriean to the building conference at Wellington. He said the life was only about 50 years in a wooden structure, and in some of those that were being built to-dav the life would be only about 25 years. Continuing he said timber bad recently been put. into buildings in Auckland which contained over 80 per cent, of water based on the over-dry weight of the wood. It had been established that wood containing between 80 and 30 per cent, of water did not shrink the hundredth part of an inch, but when it came blow 30 per cent of the shrinkage commenced.