Spread of Rabbits

Chronicle (Levin), 21 October 1948, Page 9

Spread of Rabbits

Tlie first prosecutioi) for several vears was instigaled by tlie Rangitoto Rabbit Board in tlie Bulls Uourt las.t ,veek wlien Inspector Bulherland procpeded against Robert Managli for failing to destroy rabbits. Mr. Rnpert .Ma.ckay appeared for Ihe Board and placed* before the Court evidence from Inspector Bntlierland and Mr. Mackley, stock inspector, tliat poisouing carried out by Managli had been ineffeetive in that there were far too inauy rabbits still o u tlie property. Managli, in evidence, said lie had spent a week on the work and there was little niore that could be done. tn his o]>inion it was inipossible to cope with them as the | rabbits canie on to iiis fresh greeu pasture from tlie adjoining rough couutry iowned bv other farmers. Mr. Colenian, from the Bench, said 'that it was appreciated that Managh j had done something but experienced in i spectors were both agreed that rabbits i were far too nuiuerous 011 his property. A Hue of 30s and costs was iiuposed.