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There appears to be no one in the district at present unemployed. AVith this drawback it will scarcely be possible for some of the companies to comply with the terms under which they hold their leases, for even now r wages men are scarce. A very large area, covering over 4000 acres of agricultural land, has been applied for under lease, and I could not mention a more important fact to illustrate the confidence generally felt in the future prosperity of the district. Messrs. Bobertston and Hollenstein are preparing for the erection of their flour mills at the Kawarua Falls, and a considerable extent of ground is being prepared for wheat crops in consequence. This season has for ever set at rest any doubt that might have existed in the capabilities of the land for growing wheat. The accompanying plans I have prepared from surveys, and have given in them all the information lam possessed of, regarding the principal reefs. They will, I trust, be valuable to non-residents in the district, who are desirous to enter into mining speculations, and may deter many from investing without reasonable chance of success. Any additional information I may acquire from time to time as mining operations progress, I will forward. I would suggest the advisability of publishing these plans, that they may be placed within reach of all who may require them. I have, Ac., AY. C. Weight, Mining Surveyor.

Agriculture.

SUMMARY of MACHINERY in the WAKATIPU MINING DISTRICT.

SUMMARY of the POPULATION of the WAKATIPU MINING SURVEY DISTRICT.

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EEPOET BY ME. MIXING SURVEYOR WRIGHT.

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