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H. L. — According to the Fisheries Dynamite Act, 40 and 41 Vie, c. 68, " Any person who uses dynamite for catching or destroying fish shall be liable to a fine of £20," or imprisonment, at the discretion of tho Court. Pedestrian. — There ia a rule of the road, according to which foot passengers pass eaoh other on the right hand aide, but very few bear it in mind. Querist.— The following is the proper way to commence and end a petition to tke Legislative Assembly :—": — " To the Honourable tho Legislative Assembly of Now Zealand. The petition of the undersigned, inhabitants of -, humbly showeth ; " and end with the words, " and your petitioners will ever pray." M.M. asks : — " Is it illegal to raffle an article in one's own place «f business or private residence, such place of business or residence not being a. publio house ? " Yea. It is illegal ; the only lotteries or raffles ; that are legal under the Lotteries Act, 16 Vie, No. 2, are those nnder the Art Union Act, 14 Vie, No. 13, and raffles or lotteries at any bazaar or fancy fair, for raising funds in aid of any eleemosynary or charitable institution of a public character. W. C -The population of New Zealand, (exclusive of Maoris) aocording to the census of March, 1878, consisted of 174,126 of native birth ; 106,493 born in England ; 47,949, in Scotland; 43,758, in Ireland; 18,505, in foreign countries ; 16,091, in Australia ; 4840, in other British dominions, and at sea ; 1702, in Wales ; and 948 unspecified. Total, 414,412.
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Otago Witness, Issue 1449, 30 August 1879, Page 15
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