RABBIT FUR FARMING
Extension of the area in New South Wales in which persons will be licensed to "farnt" rabbits for fur, as soon as it was shown that a market and a continuity of supply were assured, has been promised by the Minister of Agriculture (Mr. Dunn). He said that quite recently he had approved a modification of conditions governing the keeping of rabbits, and reduced the licence fees, with the object of stimulating the industry. He was satisfied that the conditions imposed precluded the animals from a menace to the rural industries of the State, and he hoped that the industry would be firmly established, providing a livelihood for many persons. The number of licences issued in the State for 1930 was 167, covering a total of 10,735 rabbits. The applications lodged for 1931 were 123,. in respect of 9880 rabbits. Since the Commonwealth Government lifted>the restrictions upon importation in November, 1929, 2352 rabbits had been imported, mostly from New Zealand.
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Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 36, 12 February 1931, Page 16
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163RABBIT FUR FARMING Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 36, 12 February 1931, Page 16
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