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1908. NEW ZEALAND.

OREGON PINE IMPORTED ON STEAMERS OF THE ALLEY LINE (RETURN SHOWING).

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated the 7th August, 1908. Ordered, " That there be laid before this House a return showing the quantity of Oregon pine that has been imported into this Dominion on steamers of the Alley line, which line is subsidised by the Government."—(Mr. Seddon.)

Return showing the Quantity of Oregon Pine that has been imported into this Dominion on Steamers of the Alley Line, which Line is subsidised by the Government.

W. T. Glasgow, Secretary and Inspector. Department of Trade and Customs, Wellington, 17th August, 1908. Approximate Cost of Pajier.— Preparation, not given; printing, (1,500 copieß,), £1 Is.

By Authority : John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.—l9oB. Price 3d.}

Period. Laths. Round Logs. Rough Hewn, Sawn Dressed, and Sawn Undressed. Lumber. Lumber. Superficial Feet. Prom 1st August, 1906, to 31st December, 1906 fear 1907 fear 1908 to 16th July 460,000 1,800,270 1,148,180 45,049 30 2,799^470 Total ... 3,408,450 30 2,844,519