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into the Exposition. The provisions of section 5 as quoted are applic- 

 able at the present time to certain plant products of fifty-four different 

 countries in various parts of the world. There are many of these 

 places that will probably never send any of their products to Cali- 

 fornia, but should they do so such as are amenable to these regulations 

 are well known and Avill be refused entry. Of the many inquiries from 

 the agents of the different countries as to the application of the pro- 

 visions in this section in connection with their proposed exhibition 

 material, all but one saw clearly the logic of our position and graciously 

 accepted the mandate of the law. 



The one exception (the commissioner for New South Wales) was 

 bej'ond any peradventure of a doubt, unacquainted with the real facts 

 concerning the situation, and in support of this statement we here- 

 with introduce an extract from one of the leading papers of the 

 countrj^ in question, the contents of which we believe amply support 

 and indorse our actions in putting into execution the provisions ol 

 Section 5 of the State quarantine law in this as in all instances. 



(Sydney Herald, Friday, March 26, 1915.) 



On the Land, Farm and Station. Fruit Pest Legislation. 



On all sides there appears to be a setback making itself felt 

 against New South Wales fruits. First of all, New Zealand, then 

 the United States, and now South Australia are having laws en- 

 forced to protect their own fruit industry, and also to prevent the 

 spread of the dreaded fruit fly pest. One would naturally think 

 that in this State the most stringent regulations would be enforced, 

 and every endeavor made to wipe out this pest. It is not, per- 

 haps, a good policy to advertise the fact that Ave have such a pest 

 creating damage, but unless growers are going to recognize the 

 necessity for a more stringent enforcement of the Fruit Pests Act, 

 and assist the inspectors in their work the fruit industry must 

 suffer. It is strange, but still true, that the greatest enemy to the 

 fruit growers' interest today is the fruit grower himself. Why 

 does the imported fruit from oversea or neighboring states give our 

 fruit such a setback on our own markets? Simply because the 

 growers from those parts have long since learnt to understand 

 what freedom from disease, packing, and grading means. Fruit 

 fly is certainly bad in many of our districts. In the Hawkesbury, 

 Paterson, and other coastal districts after January, one finds 

 growers picking peaches and soft fruits as hard as nails, so as not 

 to incur loss from the pest. Late fruit in effect cannot be grown 

 to perfection because of the pest. The kerosene trap method of 

 attracting fruit flies is admitted to be a splendid means of sup- 

 pression. The number of growers using these traps is not com- 

 mensurate with the advantages gained. What an admission! 

 And yet many growers refuse to believe in fruit pest legislation. 

 In point of fact, the matter is not regarded seriously enough. 

 Penal clauses should be included in the act, if not already there, 

 but when available they should be enforced." 



In addition to the foregoing preparatory attempts to obtain a clean- 

 up at source of origin, inspection of individual specimens in each .ship- 

 ment before release, treatment where necessary and continued daily 



