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with any of the weeds except the-Spanish radish and Scotch thistle, 

 by no means two of the worst weeds which have invaded the 

 colony. It is hoped, however, that during the present session of 

 Parliament a Bill will be introduced which will remedy this defect 

 in our statute book, and enable those settlers who are anxious to 

 prevent the spread of noxious weeds to invoke the authority of 

 Government in doing so. 



