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Domestic News
February 21, 1887
Los Angeles Daily Herald
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
What is this article about?
The steamer Zealandia arrived in San Francisco from Australia on February 20 and was searched by Deputy Collector Fogarty for Australian rabbits, a destructive pest, but none were found.
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Had no Australian Rabbits on Board.
San Francisco, February 20.—The steamer Zealandia arrived this morning from Australia and was immediately boarded by Deputy Collector Fogarty for the purpose of searching the vessel for Australian rabbits, which, it was reported, she would bring to this port. These rabbits are a terrible pest in Australia, where they breed with great rapidity and destroy all vegetation. It was feared that if these animals were allowed to land they would make sad havoc with fruit trees, vines and wheat fields. The Legislature of the State, aware of these facts, adopted a resolution authorizing the immediate killing of rabbits on their arrival and further action in the matter is contemplated. Deputy Collector Fogarty searched the Zealandia, but diligent investigation failed to reveal the presence of any of the obnoxious animals.
San Francisco, February 20.—The steamer Zealandia arrived this morning from Australia and was immediately boarded by Deputy Collector Fogarty for the purpose of searching the vessel for Australian rabbits, which, it was reported, she would bring to this port. These rabbits are a terrible pest in Australia, where they breed with great rapidity and destroy all vegetation. It was feared that if these animals were allowed to land they would make sad havoc with fruit trees, vines and wheat fields. The Legislature of the State, aware of these facts, adopted a resolution authorizing the immediate killing of rabbits on their arrival and further action in the matter is contemplated. Deputy Collector Fogarty searched the Zealandia, but diligent investigation failed to reveal the presence of any of the obnoxious animals.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Arrival Departure
What keywords are associated?
Zealandia Steamer
Australian Rabbits
San Francisco
Rabbit Search
Pest Prevention
What entities or persons were involved?
Deputy Collector Fogarty
Where did it happen?
San Francisco
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
San Francisco
Event Date
February 20
Key Persons
Deputy Collector Fogarty
Outcome
no rabbits found after search.
Event Details
The steamer Zealandia arrived from Australia and was boarded and searched for Australian rabbits, but none were present.