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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 72

Thanks

Thanks.

Mr Cartwright Brown proposed that a vote of thanks be accorded to the Chairman, to the Wellington Agricultural and Pastoral Association for their kindness to the delegates, and to Mr Murphy, the secretary.

The votes were passed with acclamation.

The Chairman referred to the temperate manner in which the discussions were carried on. He hoped that the Conference would be followed by many others which he expected to see increase in usefulness, and help in drawing settlers together. He then reviewed the many questions which had been discussed by the Conference, none of which was of more importance than the dairying industry, the discussion on which was of sufficient importance for calling the Conference. The colonising influence of the dairy industry was very large, greater than that of any other pastoral pursuit. A small holder could find employment for all his family by engaging in the dairy industry, which would not be the case if he devoted himself to sheep-farming. They were much indebted to Mr Reynolds for the information he had given them. Among other matters they discussed was the question of dealing with noxious weeds, and if they were to succeed in eradicating those they must not be like the sluggard who allowed the thistles to grow high.

On the motion of Mr Hare, seconded by Mr Overton, a vote of thanks was passed to the Minister of Lands.

Votes of thanks were also given to Mr J. D. Ritchie, Secretary of Agriculture, for his assistance; to Mr H. Overton, president of the last Conference; to the Canterbury Association for their services; to the Museum authorities, and to the press, after which the Conference closed.

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Wellington,:

Printed at the New Zealand Times Office.

MDCCCXCIV.