The decrease of whitebait in the Wa.ika.to River was discussed by tbe council of the Auckland Acclimatisation - Society last evening. The chairman, ■' Mr. C. -A. Whitney, said that the council took i/p this matter some time ago as the result of certain applications to the Government to allow fixed and draw \ nets to be used to catch these fish. The society wrote to the Marine Department urging that there should be a close season during the year; also that no nets . other than handnets made from butter cloth should be used. In reply the . Secretary to the Department stated that reports received from the Department's officers were generally against j the imposition of a. close season, and the Department did not propose to take any action. For reliable Gloves and Hosiery and Rood value, go to Smith and Caughey, Ltd.—(Ad.)
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Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 87, 12 April 1922, Page 9
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