An exchange states that the settlers around Riianui, near Tailiape, had a meeting the other day to protest against Californian thistle being classed as a noxious weed. They hold that stock will eat it- if grass is scarce, and that it is impossible to eradicate it. They are petitioning for the Act to be repealed. The departmental inspector (Mr Deene) said he did not think a proper attempt had been made to deal with Californian thistle in the district. He recommended the use of the , mower. As long as the Act remained in force ho intended to enforce it.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLV, Issue XLV, 18 April 1910, Page 6
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