IRRIGATION IN VICTORIA.
VAST POSSIBILITIES. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright. Sydney, November 29. 1 Messrs. MeKenzie and Mead, the Victorian immifration deputation to Britain, were entertained at dinner. Mr. Mead stated that Australia had the best land he had seen. The problem was to overcome the prejudice against small holdings and intense cultivation. Only small farms paid under irrigation. Every few acres would support a family. Under similar conditions in America land was made to produce £4OO per acre. Tiie Government should introduce experienced men. Lucerne was the best crop for irrigation.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 198, 30 November 1910, Page 5
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90IRRIGATION IN VICTORIA. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 198, 30 November 1910, Page 5
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