Though the starling builds an untidy nest he takes trouble to secure material n> his liking. Not only is he attracted to sheep by the parasites they add to his menu, but he finds that their wool makes a warm lining for his home. Accustomed to fleecing sheep with impunity, a starling at the Southland racecourse file otlier morning was seen to transfer his attentions to a rabbit, deeming its fur to be superior to wool. Hopping up to the rabbit, engrossed in (•(■eding.' the bird pecked out a piece of fur. The rabbit sat up in astonishment; then, as it saw the starling coming for a second helping, it lashed out with its feet. It was the starling’s turn to be surprised. It departed, a sadder if a wiser bird. A broadcasting station opened at Port Moresby. Papua, is known as “4 p.m.” The trade in cut flowers in Britain now finds work for 100,600 persons, and has a turnover of more than £14,000,000 a year.
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Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 72, 18 December 1935, Page 3
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