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Notes on Angora goat farming

Andrew, James 1889 , 'Notes on Angora goat farming' , Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania , pp. 31-38 .

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Abstract

This is not the first occasion on which the advantages and
profits of Angora goat farming have been brought under the
notice of the Royal Society of Tasmania, but as fifteen years
have elapsed since the late Mr. John Swan read a paper on
the subject, and the Honorary Secretary, Dr. Agnew, laid
upon the table a letter with covering correspondence from
the British Consul at Angora, giving particulars of the
industry as conducted in Asia Minor, I may be excused for
re-opening the question.
Enquiries I have made to ascertain particulars of the
Angora goats still remaining in Tasmania have not been
successful. There is some reason for suspecting that attempts
previously made here, and perhaps in the other colonies, to
establish the industry have not been so successful as otherwise
might have been the case, owing to the goats having been
kept on open grass country. This is clearly a mistake. Rough, mountainous and scrubby ground is far more suitable, and it
is with a view to encourage the occupation of such districts and
so assist to a small extent in developing the natural resources
of the colony that I venture to recommend the farming of
Angora goats as an industry quite worth a patient and
careful trial.

Item Type: Article
Authors/Creators:Andrew, James
Keywords: Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title: Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Collections: Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:

In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.

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