Rabbitskma to the value of £118,234 were exported from the dominion last year, as compared with £138.952 in the year 1893. In the latter year 17,041,106 skins were exported,' as compared with 8.937,035 last year. There was a steady falling off in the number of skins exported between the years 1896 and 1907; the former year showed an export of 10,828.612 skins, and the latter year only 5,513,900 skins. Sine© then the figures have steadily risen, owing to the vigorous enforcement of the law for the destruction of “ bunny,” and partly to the higher prices ruling. At the last meeting of the Manawatu A and P. Association, Mr S. R. Lancaster reported on behalf of the Canvassing Committee that in cash and trophies Wellington had promised £223 15s, while up to date Palmerston had decided to give £824, and with other promises it was hoped to bring the local donations up to £BSO.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3111, 29 October 1913, Page 80
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