Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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The Winton Agricultural And Pastoral Association is an incorporated society, which was established in 1874. The association has a reserve of 5 acres 1 rood 27 perches, which fronts the north road, and adjoins the Winton sale yards, and is let for grazing purposes at a yearly rental of £5 5s. Shows of grain, roots and poultry are held at Moore's Hall, in June, each year. Butter and dairy produce are also special features of the show, which is liberally supported by special subscriptions to swell the prize list. The prospectus provides for a contest for the best grown field turnips in various classes from special manures. The prizes in this department are presented by the wholesale merchants of Invercargill. Officers in 1905: Mr J. Thomson, J. P., president; Mr J. B. Porteous, vice-president; and Mr W. Russell, secretary and treasurer.