GAZETTE NOTICES.
[Per Prtcrh Association/* WELLINGTON, Jan. 6. A proclamation in the Gazette revokes the existing regulations and substitutes new ones under the State Forests Act. The duties of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the kauri gum industry are defined in the order of reference as (1) to report on the condition of the gum trade industrially and commercially; (2) to report on the condition of those engaged and occupied in digging gnm and th,^ remuneration received by them, and as to sale, whether there is freedom of contract or not; (3) to ascertain if there has been a large influx of labourers from ouiside the colony to the gum diggings, and if so, whether the same are free labourers or under contract; (4) to inquire whether those engaged in gum digging on Crown- lands hold licenses therefor, and as to what payments are made for the use and occupation of the said Crown lands ; (5) to advise as. to the best and most effectual means to conserve the interests of the colony and well-bern g of those engaged in the gum industry.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6071, 7 January 1898, Page 1
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