" That the conference recommend the absolute prohibition of the use of autoloading guns for feathered imported and native game." is the wording- of a remit from North Canterbury for consideration at the annual conference of delegates of JJew Zealand Acclimatisation Societies in "Wellington next week* Grave fears are entertained for the safety of Messrs Jesse Whipp and John Thompson, of Pahia, who left there in a 20ft oil launch to fish in the strait last Thursday morning. A heavy gale sprang up from the east) and, so far, nothing has been heard of them. Their friends have communicated with Centre Island and 'Mussel Beach for information, but with no avail.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3467, 24 August 1920, Page 24
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