MISSING RABBITS
Sir-As a North Islander, I also shared "Sundowner’s" feeling of "sensation" at seeing no rabbits in Central Otago during January of this year. The odd hare was even startling, and during the long trip south I had to keep the children interested by counting, of all things, hawks-which were certainly plentiful. An ironic notice, whose words I remember imperfectly, struck an interesting note to a non-mainlander, I fancy some Southerner could complete it correctly. It was seen in Cardrona Valley, and said something to this effect: "In loving memory of the rabbits-who died in order that Station Ownets might prosper. " I understand that after the depression of the twenties, farmers in this area obtained more per ton for their — skins.than for their wool: ~~ .
RABITUARY OBITUARY?
(Wellington).
More Letters from Listeners will be found on page 27
Letters from Listeners (continuéd trom page 5)
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 32, Issue 816, 18 March 1955, Page 5
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145MISSING RABBITS New Zealand Listener, Volume 32, Issue 816, 18 March 1955, Page 5
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