Poisoning Rabbits From The Air
The distribution of rabbit poison by aeroplane is being considered by runholders in South Canterbury This was reported to the South Canterbury Catchment Board by the pastoral liaison officer, Mr C. J. Kerr. Mr Kerr said that when a Christchurch firm had offered to sow grass seed and distribute poison from the air he had considered the scheme of such importance that he had sponsored it. The firm claimed to be able to distribute 4001 b of seed over 1500 acres in an hour at a cost of £6.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 81, 2 May 1949, Page 7
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94Poisoning Rabbits From The Air Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 81, 2 May 1949, Page 7
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