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Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 8 May 1934, Page 5

Rabbits are again becoming r. nuisance to the sheepowners of the runs in the vicinity of Sumner, states the “Christchurch Times.” There are so manv now that parties go regularly over the hills with the assurance that a good lrag will be the result. In full view of Sumner these animals are shot every day, while on the runs towards Taylor’s Mistake they arc increasing at a very fast rate. Two years ago thev were apparently almost extinct and their sudden reappearance after a lapse of nearly 10 years is difficult to explain. So thick were they about twelve years ago that trappers went out on horseback to pick up their catches and often returned with loads which almost hid the horse that carried them. Then extensive and consistent poisoning was organised and in one season the pest was eradicated. From the way the animals are increasing it would appear that the hills will soon he overrun unless another systematic Campaign is undertaken against them. Cit-EAM O' SOAP Bubbles up and the washing. Guaranteed to contain no caustic, and 30 cheap, too.—-Advt. .