1920.] 



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Although rabbits are not now kept to the same large extent 

 as during the War, there a.re still many people intc'rested in 

 rabbit keeping, and the different breeds and specimens 

 of skins made up into various kinds of fur were represented 

 on the Train. The possibilities of rearing Chinchilla, Plavana. 

 Blue Beveren, and other breeds for their pelts was pointed 

 out. The demonstrators gave the fullest information, not 

 only as to the best means of starting rabbit keeping but also 

 of disposing of the produce. 



From time to time there has been much controversy as to 

 the value, of goats. Advocates of the keeping of the " poor 

 man's cow " have been many, and those interested had the 

 opportunity of listening to lectures on goats and their value. 

 Two goats were carried on the Train in order to enable the 

 lecturer to demonstrate his points in a practical manner. 



