New Zealand Rabbit Boards Prove Effective in Eradication Efforts
A Wellington board meeting reports that New Zealand rabbit destruction relies on two main methods: inspector notices to landowners and the creation of Rabbit Districts with Boards. Since 1996 Killer Boards, using trained teams, have carried out extermination, funded by rates, government subsidies, and skin proceeds, with grants to poorer districts to support eradication.
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Ras
New Zealand
Agriculture
E. H. Graham
H. W. Johnston
Dickerton
Wuuluman
Wellington P.P
Times
Mr. Johnston
Mr. Drnham
Bathurst
Department of Agriculture
Ot Eerer
Meno
Department of Ture
Rabbit Boards
Wool Report from Sydney Sale Notes Mixed Crossbred Demand
The Wool Report, dated February 17, states Sydney sales were steady with values near season’s best, though broad crossbred descriptions varied and sometimes favored buyers. It notes industry upsets hinder catalogues, mentions a forthcoming 1000 bale catalogue including the HW LEDGERTON Yasa clip, and lists district realisations with prices and brokers, ahead of February 38 and 30 sales aiming for about 4200 bales each.
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Gelling Co. Ltd
Sydney
Money ‘Walker
Eng
Yass
Pota Uplands
F. G. Allison
Porbes
G. A. Martin
Bogan Gate
Wool Trade Trends Show Mixed Movements and Notable Wool Buys
World wool markets exhibit reverse tendencies with merino and crossbred prices fluctuating while American mills lag in demand. Australian and British stocks hold sway as Argentina and Canada adjust clips, and futures in Antwerp New York rise and fall amid strong global demand for wool and textiles.
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United States
Stock Exchange
America
Great Britain
Europe
United Kingdom
Japan
Shire Mailbag Reports Council Meeting Proceedings
Jemalotus Shire Council met under Crs F Tout with CuLelitt Smith and Herbert present. Apologies from Reut Shannon noted. Donations considered to Deadanced Dumb And Blind Institution. approval to Forbes Library. nomination of Archer for District Inspector of Schools accepted. Leave granted for G A Duff to attend conferences. Planning items include Badjerribong transfer for building and boundary road costs. seven wheatgrowers seek road access to Wirringa Siding. Cooyong service urged road improvements. Noxious weed clearance extended for J B Reymond & Bons. Stubble burning approvals total 24 applications. Building approvals granted to multiple applicants.
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Crs
F Tout
Jemalotus Shire Cautieil
CuLelitt
Smith
Herbert
Reut
Shannon
Dumb and Blind
Council
Forbes Municipal Council
C. Re
Forbes Library
Archer
Sydney
Shire
G. A. Duff
D. J
Weddin Shire
Errner
Wirtinya
Coragabal
Wirritije
Wirringa Siding
Messrs
N. EP. Williama
B. H. Brus
M Broderick
W. J. O'Neill
A. & Irien
C Wt, Lee
BR. H. Cotterill
Cv Curnow
B. J
King
D. D
AE Morton
L. H. Rout
N. G. McMillan
EE. Herbert
PF. Banham
Wo Lite
Fortes Pastures Protection Board Increases Rates For 1949
In a special meeting the Fortes Pastures Protection Board set higher rates for large stock and sheep for the coming twelve months. Costs of services and wages pushed the rise, with charges up to 2 1/2d per head for large stock and 1 3/4d for sheep. The budget anticipates about 3000 pounds in revenue, roughly 500 pounds more than last year.
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Crown
Fortes Pastures Protection Board
PLC
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Baie Emi
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Weemers
Fihipene
Letras
Albory
Howard Rotary
Greal
J. Peasley & Son
Rankin Street
Forbes
Wiley Met
Lucy
Peters
Thop Peters
Stamina
Meeps
Wool Report
Argentina
Bradford
Averino
Antwerp
New York
Shire Mailbag
P.P. Board
Quinn
S.R
SR. Ae
Advocate
Hime
Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd
Mobil
Mobiloil
Mobilgrease
Voco-Mobil
Voco
Mobil Vacuum Oil
Power Kerosene " NY Pty. Ltd
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