WILD LIFE
(To the Editor.)
.Sir,— I appreciate Dr. Anson's kindly view of my criticisms regarding the want of control of introduced wild life throughout New Zealand, which were made'"on the report of -the meeting of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society. The society's claims in the article of tonight's issue make pleasanter reading, for detailed justification is given, and allround attacks are omitted.
Dr. Anson finds a gap in my armour through a misunderstanding . regarding one of my assertions. I quoted his words —"There are many bodiea at present attempting to control wild life"—which referred to other bodies thau the acclimatisation societies (as I read" it), and to these Words I gave a definite "Nol" This has been taken as referring to the latter societies, and a reflection on one of their greatest workers. I hasten to dissociate myself with such a- suggestion. Let us !:eep away from details and view the matter as broadly as possible. The present control is divided. We want unity of control throughout New Zealand, anil the strength of the acclimatisation societies is such that tliey hold the power to bring it about. Then, perhaps, we shall have no use for the word "attempt." I look forward to the results o£ their coming conference, ami with them '"'good fighting.''—l am, etc..
„ .W- 11. DIiNTOX,
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Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 68, 22 March 1933, Page 6
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218WILD LIFE Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 68, 22 March 1933, Page 6
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