Tortoises From Texas
(N.Z. Press Association) AUCKLAND, October 11. The first shipment of gopher tortoises to enter New Zealand arrived in Auckland in the Monterey today. Of the 1000, 600 will be distributed in the Auckland district. Retailers expect them to sell at £3 10s. The tortoises come from Texas and at present are about five inches long. When fully grown they will be a foot long.
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Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30879, 12 October 1965, Page 3
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