H.—25.

1909. NEW ZEALAND.

ESTATES OVER £50,000 IN VALUE (NUMBER OF) ON 31st MARCH, 1909, AND ON 31st MARCH, 1906.

Return to an Order of pie House of Representatives dated the 22nd October, 1909. Ordered, "That there be laid before this House a return showing —(1) The number of estates in the Dominion the value of which is over £50,000 as on the 31st March, 1909, and (2) the number of above on the 31st March 1906."-(Mr. Witty.)

Eeturn showing (1) the Number of Estates in the Dominion the Capital Value of which is over £50,000 as on the 31st March, 1909 ; (2) the Number as above on 31st March, 1906. (1.) 240 owners of property at 31st March, 1909, of a capital value of £50,000 or over. (2.) 194 owners of property at 31st March, 1906, of a capital value of £50,000 or over. P. Heyes, Valuation Department, Valuer-General. Wellington, 23rd November, 1909.

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