An alleged danger through commercial rabbit breeding has been brought to the notice of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association. A letter was received from the Sheep Owners’ Union, asking that the Association should not make provision for rabbits at future shows. “There is now a slump in rabbitskins, which will make the breeding unprofitable," said Mr W. H. Nicholson. “It is feared that many breeders will give it up. and, reluctant to kill off the rabbits, will turn them loose. It is highly undesirable that they should be added to the rabbit pest already with us.” “It’s all rather a bogey," said Mr J. Deans. “The increased price of rabbitskins has done a lot to get rabbits under, in that it has encouraged trappers and .shooters. I move that no action be taken in the matter.” The motion was seconded by Mr J. O. Coop, and it was decided not to take any action.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18459, 28 December 1929, Page 8
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