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1905. NEW ZEALAND

STOCK SLAUGHTERED AND COMPENSATION PAID DURING THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1905, UNDER "THE STOCK ACT AMENDMENT ACT, 1898."

Laid on the Table in compliance with Section 10 of" The Stock Act Amendment Act, 1898."

Return of Stock slaughtered and Compensation paid under " The Stock Act Amendment Act, 1898." 1. The total number of each description of stock condemned : 3 horses, 2,939 cattle, 16 swine. 2. The total amount paid in respect of compensation, showing separately the total amounts based on the full market value, and on the half market value: — £ s. d. On full market value ... ... ■■■ ... ••• 28 0 0 On half market value ... ... ... ... ... 5,687 16 11 Total ... ... ... ... ... £5,715 16 11 3. The total sum received in respect of the disposal of the carcases, showing separately the total amount deducted from the compensation and the total amount paid into the Public Account: — £ s. d. Deducted from the compensation ... ... ... ... 19 6 0 Paid into the Public Account ... ... ... ... 884 16 0 Total ... ... ... ... ... £904 2 0 Department of Agriculture, Wellington, 29th June, 1905. 1 pproximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not given ; printing (1,435 copies), 17s. M.

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