H.—2B.

1909. NEW ZEALAND.

ASHBURTON LICENSING DISTRICT (RETURNS RELATIVE TO CRIME IN THE), AND SUMMONSES ISSUED, FOR TWO YEARS ENDED 30th JUNE, 1902 AND 1903; AND TWO YEARS ENDED 30th JUNE, 1904 AND 1905.

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated the 2nd October, 1908. Ordered, " That there be laid before this House a return showing in detail the convictions as regards crime in the Ashburton Electorate for the two years ending the 30th June, 1902 pnd 1903, respectively ; also for th.3 two years ending on the 30th June, 1904 and 1905, respectively ; the return further to set forth the number of summonses issued for the above ysars for debt within the same electorate."—(Mr. Latjbenson. )

Return showing the Convictions for Crime in the Ashburton Electorate for the Two Years ended 30th June, 1902 and 1903, respectively; also for the Two Years ended 30th June, 1904 and 1905, respectively.

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