Soils, analysis of, etc — About 200 samples of soils taken from the surface from 6in. to 18in. and from 18in. to 36in. deep were examined for salt by the Government Analyst (Mr Mann). The tables of the analysis cover five sheets of figures, which, if attached to this report, would serve only to confuse readers, and probably leave a wrong impression. I will, therefore, endeavor to summarise the results of the analysis and make clear the position. A complete analysis of samples 1 to 30 was made and the results briefly put are: Not rich in humus, well supplied with lime, well supplied with potash, weak in nitrogen and phosphoric acid, as are most of the Western Australian soils. proper farming and manures will make good the above.