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At the present time it will be an easy and comparatively inexpensive matter to stop them; but if they once become fairly established in the mountainous country south of the Waiau Eiver, they can practically obtain possession of the whole country right through to the Plains. I have, &c., The Hon. J. McKenzie. Feank Lawey.

Eepoet on the pkoposed Babbit-fence South of the Hueunui Eivee. Sib, — Culverden, 21st November, 1891. I have the honour to report that I have inspected the proposed line of rabbit-fence from the point of the river where Mr. W. McFarlane's fence ends on the north bank of the Kaiwara Bun to the end of the line Mr. Lance is about to erect on the Horsley Downs. I find the occupiers of the land on the south side of the Hurunui River are very apprehensive of the danger which menaces them from the invasion of rabbits from the north side, and are willing to contribute in material a fair quota towards the cost of protecting their interests. The line presents no great obstacles towards the construction of the fence, and Mr. Eitchie's proposal to have a gate across the road in the Hurunui Township will obviate the necessity of providing protection at the bridge. I am strongly of the opinion that the fence should be erected during the present summer. I have, &c, The Hon. J. McKenzie. . Frank Lawby. Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not given; printing (1,100 copies), £1 2a. 6a,

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