THE CENSUS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XLI, Issue 9430, 29 January 1921, Page 3

THE CENSUS.

TO BE TAKEN ON APRIL 18. (Per Press Association i WELLINGTON, January 27. By a proclamation gazetted to-day it is announced that the census due this year of the number and condition of persons, hve stock, land, and cultivation m New Zealand is to be taken on Monday, April 18. In addition to the usual details there will.be entered upon the householders' census a schedule of questions m relation to the following matters : (a) In the case of a married man, a widower, or a widow, the number of the sexes and ages of all his or her living children, including step-children and children by adoption. (b) The manner m which each person s nationality is cquired (c) Whether the subject's 'life is insured, and the amount of the capital sum assured (if any). .' (d) The usual place of residence of persons who are away from such usual P'ffof residence when enumerated. - (e)"lhe nature of the occupancy, and the rent or rental value of the dwelling. • (f) In the case of households situated outside city, borough, or town district boundaries, the name' bf the township .or locality m which the dwelling is situated, the post office commonly used, and the distance from such post office. (g) Particulars m regard to bees and the production of honey and beeswax.