A partv from Invercargill who recently visited Sandy Point Domain for a day's shooting were surprised to find a scarcity of rabbits where they used literally to swarm. As a matter Of fact it was here the first rabbits were liberated in Southland, the idea being to provide sport for visitorsIn a tew vears the whole landscape was honeycombed with burrows ana the released sandy subsoils converted good gracing country into a waste. The remarkable diminution appaiv antl- due to stoats and weasels which were seen in large numbers, and three rabbits were sighted during the day. A gratifying future of the clear, ance is that considerable patches or country previously barren are now carrying grass and sheep running there are in great condition.
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Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19957, 18 June 1930, Page 7
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124Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19957, 18 June 1930, Page 7
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