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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
6
A letter from W Melville reports iguanas preying on rabbits while travelling in the bush. He describes an iguana entering a shallow rabbit burrow and reappearing multiple times with a rabbit each time. He notes the iguana prefers young rabbits but also kills older ones and mentions a locality at Wombin and a property owner Mr Whitmill who would not allow any Faplileg injury.
A box containing about 20 defunct rabbits was found on the road between Peak Hill and Mingelo. The rabbits were already dead, and it is unclear whether the matter was deliberate or a lost load from a trapper. Residents avoid the area, causing horses to shy and people to navigate longer routes to pass by.
A correspondent reports that during a fire near Kadina Mr J B Davey acted quickly to save a wheat field belonging to Mr Westcott. A reaper and binder cut a track through the flame, followed by a three furrow plough, preserving a large area. Westcott, though away, praises the neighbour's forethought and courage.
A playful verse extols the farmer and wheat cargoes as the nation’s staple. It celebrates land, corn, taters, and bread while urging public praise for agricultural workers and their harvest.
Mr Cras Emunasoy proposes a rabbit extermination invention claiming it can clear any country year round at low cost. He asks to present the scheme before a committee of experts and asks a contingent bonus if successful, or no reward if deemed unsuccessful.
Fragmentary text mentions complaints in children and remedies advised by Chamberlain and Gloss bite with references to periods and remedies. The legibility is poor and specific facts or entities are uncertain.
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