Mrs Harris and her Angora rabbits, Belmont 1931

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The Brisbane Courier
Thursday 5 May 1932

The Angora Wool Industry

Those who were able to visit the display of Angora wool at last year’s Royal National Show in Brisbane, and those who have had the opportunity of seeing similar displays elsewhere, as, for instance, at the Arts and Crafts Exhibition of the Country Women’s Association in Toowoomba last March, must have been deeply impressed with the possibilities of Angora rabbit wool, its beauty, feather-weight, and hard-wearing and washing qualities.

One of the pioneers of the industry is Mrs. Edith Harris, whose Regal Rabbitries are situated on the Anzac Road, Belmont. Chatting on the topic of the industry, this experience woolgrower has much interesting information to give. “Most people,” she says, “do not realise what this industry will mean to Australia. For instance, wool may be manufactured into most beautiful garments, blankets, and underwear. The pelts can be made

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