Being so, one would think that farmers would resist the felling of trees on their already drought-prone properties, especially in light of the fact that deforestation is the cause of ongoing and further problems in that regard.

One only has to see how Tasmania’s highest rainfall fall occurs in the south-west of the state, itself, thick with forestation. So instead of continually following an already lost cause by propping up farmers with revenue, the federal government should only do so with a concerted effort by those affected to plant more trees.

Also finding ways to reforest this country, which may not have an immediate effect, but will ensure the future for our offspring and theirs. In the absence of any present outcome, I can imagine all planes being compulsorily fitted with seeding apparatus along with all buses and trucking companies, being able to scatter seeds to become airborne and take root Australia-wide.

What better, cheaper and more efficient way to green Australia? With the government meeting the cost of seeds and if only 10 per cent eventually took root, 50 years in the future would certainly have this country a far, greener environment.

But of course that would take a government with some forethought and willingness to put in place such a radical, cheap and do-able exercise, and along with greenery, the rains will follow.                                                   

Don Davey, Launceston.

I HAVE for many years been ordering coins by phone from the Royal Australian Mint and Australia Post, without the slightest problem. I thought I would branch out and become a minor numismatist, so I ordered nine coins from a major mainland dealer.

When I opened the package there were only seven coins. I rang the next day and was told they would look into it and it was subsequently rectified. It was my word against theirs and no real explanation was given why it happened.

The fail-safe system failed, a bit of a worry. I was glad it was not two gold sovereigns, each worth $1000 that went missing.

It shows there are perils about ordering by phone. The experience was both stressful and disappointing.

I think I will stay out of the numismatic world for the moment. I wonder if others have had similar experiences?

Malcolm Scott, Newstead.

STILL waiting to see the country of origin labelling that one does not need to have a magnifying glass to read the very few out there. Go to a supermarket and it is not visible and needs to be.

Just another failed program of our government. Just looking at tomato sauce, Fountain Tomato Sauce has less than 10 per cent Australian tomatoes. Even the supermarket home brand was Australian. At least I will not be buying Fountain Tomato Sauce that use to be a regular buy, no more.

You should not need a magnifying glass to read where the contents come from when the country of origin should be clearly labelled.

Walter Christy, Shearwater.

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