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Gisborne Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 4474, 15 February 1917, Page 5

Keas are more troublesome amongst, the flocks on the Canterbury ranges now than they ever were before m the experience of Mr C. H. Ensor, president of the Canterbury A. and l . Association. Mr Ensor says he ha& known them to come into the yards and take toll of the sheep there. He estimates in one case that keas accounted for 50 sheep out of 4000, and he believes that, on the whole, they are doing more damage than the snow. * His sheep are suffering from their baneful activities at TYhiteiock, St James’, and Snowdale. In some places shepherds and musterere use captive keas as call-birds. These, by their loud, hoarse cries, attract other keas, which soon,come within range of nuns. For these keas ho pays js 6d a head hut for begs in other parts, where there is not continuous human habitation, and where call-birds aic not used, lie pays 10 s a head. Panama hats, to be cleareW at almost half-price, at Campbell s clearing sale. Come and have a look* Reliable goods give pleasure to the seller to the customer—read testimonial from one of Grieve s satisfied watch customers on page 4 inis is one of many * receive weekly