DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR (REPORT OF THE).

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1909 Session II, H-11

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1909. NEW ZEALAND.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR (REPORT OF THE).

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency

CONTENTS.

REPORTS. Page Secretary, and Registrar of Industrial Unions .. .. .. ~ j;j Chief Inspector of Factories .. .. .. .. .. _ _ x ; x Inspector of Factories and Awards, Auckland .. .. .. .. _ _ xxvii Wellington .. .. .. .. .. ~ xxviii „ Awards, Wellington .. .. .. ~4 _ xxx Faotories (Woman Inspector), Wellington .. .. •* .. .. xxxii „ and Awards, Ohristchurch .. .. .. .. # _ xxxiii Dunedin •■ •• •■ •• .. .. xxxvii Inspector of Faotories and Awards at— Pa se Page Pace Alexandra South .. lxi Hastings .. .. li x Oamaru .. .. lvi Ashburton .. .. liv Hawera .. .. lj x Palmerston North .. xlviii Blenheim .. .. lx Invercargill .. .. l v i Shannon .. .. ] x Dannevirke.. .. lix Kawakawa .. .. li x Taihape .. .. xlvli Featherston .. lx Masterton .. .. 1 Timaru lv Feilding .. .. lx Napier .. .. x m Wanganui .. .. xlvi Gisborne .. .. xli Nelson .. .. li Whangarei .. .. lviii Greymouth.. .. liii New Plymouth .. xliv Inspector of Scaffolding at— Auckland .. .. .. .. lxii Nelson .. .. .. [ Christchurch .. .. .. lxiv Wellington .. .. .. l x jj Dunedin .. .. .. .. lxiv Women's Employment Branches at — Auckland .. .. .. .. lxv Dunedin .. .. .. .. i xv iii Ohristchurch .. .. .. Ixvii Wellington .. .. .. .. ] xv ; Conciliation Commissioners at— Page Page p ace Auckland .. .. lxix | Christchurch .. .. lxix | Wellington .. .. lxx GENERAL. Expenditure of Department fob Year .. .. .. .. ~ 155 Factories and Shops Acts, Returns under, &c, — Polls taken under section 15 of "The Factories Act Amendment Act, 1907," and seotion 36 of "The Factories Act, 1908".. .. .. .. .. .. .jg Return of accidents in faotories .. .. .. .. 17 Return of overtime worked in factories' .. .. .. .. 144 Return of permits granted to young persons (14 to 16 years) to work in factories .. .. .. 145 Return showing number of factories and shops in various towns in New Zealand.. .. 145 Requisitions from shopkeepers fixing closing-hours ~~~ ig

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Page Legal Decisions, Important, under Factories, Shops and Offices, Servants' Begistry Offices, &c, Acts .. 1 Pbices op Commodities and Bents charged : Comparative Return showing same in the four chief centres of New Zealand as at Ist March, 1907, and Ist March, 1909 .. .. .. 150 Prices of Commodities : Comparative Beturn showing same in the secondary towns of New Zealand as at Ist March, 1907, and Ist Maroh, 1909 .. .. .. .. .. .. 152 Shearers' Accommodation Act : Return showing number of sheds visited and accommodation provided .. 147 Unemployed : Return showing number of persons assisted by the Department — (a.) By occupations .. .. .. .. .. .. . • .. 149 (6.) By districts .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 150 Domestics assisted by Women's Branches .. .. .. .. .. .. 150 Workers' Compensation Act : Return showing number of cases dealt with by Arbitration Court .. 20 STATISTICS. Factories (Table 1): Number of persons engaged, weekly wages, ages, and sex, — Auckland City and Suburbs .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 31 Christchurch „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 56 Dunedin , .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 70 Wellington „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44 Northern Industrial District .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 84 Taranaki ~ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 85 Wellington . ... .. .. .. .. .. .. 87 Marlborough „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 89 Nelson . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 90 Westland , .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 91 Canterbury „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 93 Otago and Southland Industrial Distriot .. .. .. .. .. .. 94 (Table 2): Summary of all Factories (by Trades) .. .. .. .. .. 97 Shops (Table 3) : Total number of persons engaged, weekly wages, ages, and sex, — Auckland City and Suburbs .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 102 Christchurch „ .. .. .. .. .. .. 107 Dunedin „ .. .. .. .. .. .. ..110 Wellington „ .. .. .. .. .. .. ..104 Northern Industrial District .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 Taranaki „ .. .. .. .. . .. 114 Wellington „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 115 Marlborough „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 115 Nelson „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 116 Westland „ .. .. .. .. .. .. ..116 Canterbury „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 117 Otago and Southland Industrial District .. .. .. .. .. .. 117 (Table 4): Summary of all shops (by trades) .. .. .. .. .. .. 118 Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, — Awards (Table 5) : Schedule of the rates of wages and hours of labour in the four chief industrial districts ' .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 119 Enforcements of agreements and awards— (1.) Arbitration Court .. .. .. .. .. .. 24 (3.) Magistrate's Court .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 29 Enforcements of section 15, re taking part in strikes .. .. .. .. .. 23 Industrial agreements, recommendations, awards, and oases dealt with both by Conciliation Boards and by Arbitration Court .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 21 Comparative statement (Table 6) showing minimum wages under awards and the wages actually paid in factories in the four chief centres of the Dominion .. .. .. .. .. 133 ILLUSTRATIONS. To face page A Clothing-factory, Auckland, Interior of .. .. .. .. .. .. xxviii A Clothing-factory, Auckland, Dining-accommodation provided for Factory Employees in .. .. xxix A Clothing-factory, Christchurch, Interior of .. .. .. .. .. .. xxxiii A Clothing-factory, Dunedin, Interior of .. .. .. .. .. .. xxxviii A Printing-office, Christchurch, Composing-room in .. .. .. .. .. xxxiii Immigrants from Great Britain arriving in Wellington Harbour .. .. .. .. xx Immigrants from Great Britain : A Group comprising One Family .. .. .. .. xxi Match-factory, Wellington, Interior of .. .. .. .. .. .. .. xxxii North Island Main Trunk Railway : A Typical Co-operative Workmen's Camp .. .. .. 7 North Island Main Trunk Railway : Co-operative Workmen on Railway-construction Work .. .. xv North Island Main Trunk Railway : Getting Shingle for Concrete Work .. .. .. .. xiv North Island Main Trunk Railway : Group of Co-operative Workmen, Makatote Gorge .. .. xiv Shearers' Accommodation : A Group of Shearers employed on a Wairarapa Station .. .. .. xxxix Shearers' Accommodation : General View of Shearing-shed and Quarters ; Dining and Cooking Quarters; Sleeping Quarters .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6 Shearers' Accommodation, Plans of .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 148, 149 Shearers' Accommodation : Sleeping Quarters on a Canterbury Station .. .. .. .. xl Shearers' Accommodation : Types of Accommodation provided for Shearers ; Machine-shears and Sortingbench ; Dining-room .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. xli Shearers' Accommodation : Types of Accommodation, Wairarapa District .. .. .. lvii Woollen-mill, Petone, Interior of .. .. .. .. .. .. xxxii, xxxviii APPENDIX. Diagrams showing— (1.) Persons employed in the principal industries, 1895-1909 .. .. .. .. At end. (2.) Total wages paid in important industries .. .. .. .. .. „ (3.) Annual increase of workers in factories (male and female) .. .. .. .. „ (4.) Accidents in factories, 1895-1909 .. .. .. .. ..

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REPORTS.

The Secretary, Department of Labour, to the Hon. the Minister of Labour. Sir, — Department of Labour, Wellington, 3rd July, 1909. I have the honour to present herewith the eighteenth annual report of this Department for transmission to His Excellency the Governor in accordance with section 68 of " The Factories Act, 1908," and section 12 of " The Labour Department Act, 1908." The report covers the late financial year—viz., from the Ist April, 1908, to the 31st March, 1909. I have, &c, Edward Tregear, The Hon. J. A. Millar, Minister of Labour. Secretary.

Although the majority of the workers in this Dominion have been fully employed during the year, certain classes of labour have felt severely pinched by the scarcity of employment, especially as winter approaches. In spite of those who told us that New Zealand was too far distant from the great centres to be affected by the financial crisis which was marked by " the Wall Street panic," that event gradually but surely wrought its effect even on our small and distant community. The shortness of money among our customers in Europe and America prevented the purchase of our exports, or, rather, lowered the ability to give the high prices for them which were obtained in former years, so that some millions of pounds less than their estimated income were received by the producers of the Dominion. Within the Dominion itself, also, long prosperity had induced " boom prices " for land ; much money had been withdrawn from circulation and sunk in properties from which returns could not be realised when required. This adversely affected speculative building and speculative investment to an extreme extent. The building trades (carpenters, painters, bricklayers, plumbers, &c.) not only found many of their members out of work for the first time for years, but employment continued difficult to find, and hard to keep, if found at all. Nevertheless, the Dominion as a whole has not suffered except by a diminished margin of profit; work and production have steadily proceeded, and if some hundreds have been compulsorily idle or precariously employed, still tens of thousands have remained steadily and profitably at work. In some localities pressure of unemployment has not been noticeable. Christchurch felt the depression less than any other of the cities, whilst in the towns of Timaru, Blenheim, Hawera, New Plymouth, and their surrounding districts employment of both skilled and unskilled labour continued steady. The sudden drop in the price of flax caused the closure of many flax-mills and the discharge of the men employed. The quick fall in market value, the heavy charges for royalties to landholders, and higher award rates of wages, calculated on high profits for the manufacturer, have all been put forward as reasons for the partial decadence of the industry. Already the times are brightening, exports and revenue are increasing in quantity and value, the harvest promises to be exceptionally good, the prices of wool and other staples are advancing, and there appears to be every prospect of good times in the near future. As above stated, the building trades were much affected, the southern towns, however, not feeling the depression so much as those of the North Island. In woollen-mills, employment was verysteady, with a falling-off towards summer; but complaint was made of being short-handed in the junior branches of work. The clothing trade was brisk. The iron and engineering establishments generally were dull, as also were the woodworking occupations. The leather-working trades were fairly supported ; the food-preparing factories and the suppliers of frozen meat for export, very busy. Coachbuilding maintained an even pace; agricultural labour was well.employed, and the retail trades did good business. Auckland felt some pressure from unskilled labour when, on the completion of the construction-works of the Main Trunk Railway, some hundreds of men came into the town ; but other public works were provided, and the labour became to a large extent absorbed therein. A large body of workers has been engaged on the roads and railways this year (much higher than in any previous year), their numbers rising during the year from about six thousand to ten thousand men

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Employment Bubeaux. The following table shows the number of men practically assisted by the Department since its institution :—

The assisted workmen with their dependent families together total 169,909 persons. It may be noticed that during the last six years the numbers sent to private employment are steadily growing, a fact which shows that the Department is rendering efficient service to employers and employed. To find private work for 4,190 men on a falling market has demanded both zeal and intelligence. The effort of the Ministry to meet the depression in labour circles is shown by the record that 6,201 men were sent by the Department to public works, compared with 3,328 so arranged for last year. Among the men assisted, as shown in the figures for 1908-9, there were 1,679 from Great Britain, 485 from Australia, and 222 from foreign countries. Eighty-eight wives, with 112 children, were forwarded to localities in which their breadwinners were at work. The cost of such passages has since been in all cases refunded to the Department. Immigration. Although immigration is a matter with which the Labour Department is not directly concerned, itjwill be seen that quite a large number of men assisted were from overseas, and of the 1,679 coming from Great Britain by far the largest number were sent to farming-work. The great object in view by immigrants is to take up land, and the Department invariably advises them to undergo at least a year's training on a farm prior to buying land for themselves. Quite a large proportion of the immigrants arriving followed callings in which employment was not freely offering, thus accentuating the difficulty for local men. From close inquiries it was ascertained that the reason for tradesmen coming was generally the dearth of employment in Great Britain itself ; and, on it being pointed out that trade was slack here, the reply was that things could hardly be worse than in Britain, and that they were prepared to accept the consequences. In some cases, however, it was strenuously alleged, on the other hand, that trade had been represented as being brisk in all branches in this Dominion, and inquiries usually elicited the information that such reports emanated from irresponsible shipping agents and others. The High Commissioner is kept well informed of the changes in labour-conditions, and intending immigrants can get reliable information from his office at any time. The Department continues to have a heavy correspondence from intending settlers in all parts of the world. Some of the writers possess considerable capital, but in all cases the Department endeavours to give reliable information as to prospects of settlement, and docs not hesitate to say " No " where the occasion warrants. Factories. The following table shows the number of persons engaged in manufacture, &c, in New Zealand for the years 1895 to 1909. The number of persons whose collective work at articles intended for

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Year. Total. Married. Single. Dependents. Private Work. ■overnmem Work. 1891-92 1892-93 1893-94 1894-95 1895-96 1896-97 1897-98 1898-99 1899-1900 ... 1900-1 1901-2 1902-3 1903-4 1904-5 1905-6 1906-7 1907-8 1908-9 2,593 3,874 3,341 3,030 2,871 1,718 2,035 2,115 2,147 3,124 1,830 3,704 2,860 3,130 6,712 7,393 6,305 10,391 1,054 1,808 1,836 2,007 1,880 1,084 1,163 1,178 1,115 1,326 713 1,492 777 953 2,027 1,427 1,440 2,538 1,539 2,066 1,505 1,023 991 634 872 937 1,032 1,798 1,117 2,212 2,083 2,177 4,685 5,966 4,865 7,853 4,729 7,802 7,942 8,883 8,424 4,719 4,928 4,759 4,471 5,432 2,747 5,934 3,085 3,425 7,351 4,187 4,408 7,510 1,730 2,518 1,019 894 708 652 544 638 486 519 396 580 1,216 1,960 1,929 2,718 2,977 4,190 863 1,356 2,322 2,136 2,163 1,066 1,491 1,477 1,661 2,605 1,434 3,124 1,644 1,170 4,783 4,675 3,328 6,201 Totals 69,173 25,818 43,355 100,736 25,674 43,499

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sale makes their place of industry a factory has not altered since 1895, so the numerical conditions are equal as to the persons so enumerated as in a factory :—

In submitting those figures relating to employment in factories, I beg to call attention to the sudden falling-ofi in the year as to the annual increase in persons employed ; the steady rates of such increases having been proofs of satisfactory industrial progress during many years. The diminution may be owing to any one of several causes or to several acting together. Among these may be mentioned the growing difficulty of procuring young people as beginners in the clothing and food trades. As I stated in last year's report, there is, and will be for some time, an industrial shortage of New-Zealand-born boys and girls, because there are few children between five and fifteen years of age to take the places of their elders at work when death, marriage, sickness, or other cause makes a vacancy in the busy ranks. Had it not been for the arrival of thousands of immigrant families, the younger members of which have taken factory employment, the want of hands in some manufactures would have greatly crippled business. The following figures may be useful to show how families among the workers in the Dominion have decreased in a few years : —

Married Men assisted by Department of Labour from Start of Department in June, 1891, to 1909.

Note.—lt is not suggested that these figures should be compared with figures in the census returns, because the latter deal with the whole family, while these now presented refer only to young ones dependent on the father. The same rule, however, is here applied for 1892 and 1909, so that it is a fair comparison for the young children. These figures appear to show that the decline in the birth-rate is not by any means confined to those classes of the community which are sometimes referred to as being enervated by luxury. The number of persons dependent on the married workers who received assistance from the Department of

Year. Factories. Increase. Factory-workers. Increase. 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 * ... 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 Total increase ... J 4,109 4,647 5,177 5,601 6,286 6,438 6,744 7,203 7,675 8,373 9,123 9,881 10,788 11,586 12,040 538 530 424 685 152 306 459 472 698 750 758 907 798 454 29,879 32,387 36,918 39,672 45,305 48,938 53,460 55,395 59,047 63,968 67,713 70,403 75,310 78,625 78,848 2,508 4,531 2,754 5,633 3,633 4,522 1,935 3,652 4,921 3,745 2,690 4,907 3,315 223 7,931 48,969

Year ending 31st Maroh, Number of Married Men. Number of Dependent Children. Percentage of Dependent Children to each Man. 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1,054 1,808 1,836 2,007 1,880 1,084 1,163 1,178 1,115 1,326 713 1,492 777 953 2,027 1,427 1,440 2,538 3,675 5,713 5,638 6,546 6,214 3,437 3,458 3,300 3,032 3,567 1,700 3,633 2,308 2,254 4,335 2,399 2,808 4,514 3-48 3-16 3-07 3-26 3-30 3-16 2-97 2-80 2-71 2-69 2-38 243 2-95 2-36 2-08 1-68 1-95 1-77

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Labour in 1892 was about four and a half—i.e., each married man supported a wife and an average of three and a half dependent children. By a gradual decline—a very gradual decline—the percentage fell to about two and three-quarters dependents in 1909. That is to say, that in 1909 each married man assisted had, in addition to his wife, an average of one and three-quarters dependent children to represent his family. Of course, there were among the numbers treated of some newly married men without families ; but men in a similar position are included with the others in each of the annual returns from the commencement, and the balance is fairly even. I do not presume to say that husbands and wives earning small incomes, and evidently, from the circumstances, in precarious employment, when employed at all, should be expected to undertake the expenses, anxieties, and responsibilities attending the birth and nurture of large families, but I record the fact that young families do not belong to the men (artisans, mechanics, and labourers) who are helped to employment by this Department. A possible cause for there being practically no increase in factory-workers this year in comparison with previous years is the decline of certain trades, notably those of milling flax and timber. Most of the men no longer employed in these industries have been absorbed into other occupations ; but, these being mainly agricultural occupations, the workers therein escape from being included in the factory figures. A curious point in regard to this year's statistics is that whilst the number of factories increased by 454, the number of workers increased by only 223. • As it takes two or more persons working together making goods for the purpose of sale, &c, before their work-place is considered a factory, it would appear at the first glance that in the 454 new factories there must be at least 908 people employed, and that the number of workers should have increased in ratio with the increase in the number of factories. The explanation is simple : workers discharged on account of slackening trade have, in many cases, started small factories on their own account, so drawing away other workers from longer-established places of business. The total amount of wages paid in the New Zealand factories last year was £5,710,226, whilst that of the previous year was £5,319,019, showing that we gained £391,207 on the wages of the previous year. The following table shows how these wages were distributed in the different trades :—

Wages paid in the Several Trades, 1st April, 1908, to 31st March, 1909.

There was an increase in the wages paid in all the larger groups of trades, amounting to £442,053. In the " Miscellaneous " there was a decrease of £50,846, so that the real increase for the year was £391,207. The decrease in " Miscellaneous " is, however, entirely owing to the depression in flaxmilling (there being now only 173 factories registered, against 307 in 1907-8), in which the wages diminished by £64,229 against those of last year, and to the fact that the fellmongery business also lowered wages by £15,473 on its last year's record. Had it not been for these two items, " Miscellaneous " would have shown an increase of £28,856, and so have ranked with the other trade groups in a satisfactory way. . .. ..

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Wages paid during the Years Class. Increase. Increase Percentage. 1908-9. 1907-8. Food trades Woodworking trades Iron and metal trades Clothing trades Printing and stationery trades Leather-working trades Stone, clay, and mineral trades Light, heat, and power trades Ship building and repairing trades Chemical and by-product trades Watch and jewellery trades.. Paper and cardboard trades Basket and wicker trades £ 1,094,933 1,017,393 '993,408 821,716 356,680 339,438 215494 137,346 78,564 74,459 44,441 20,199 18,178 £ 1,015,700 935,336 896,057 781,372 325,746 303,253 187,532 123,016 61,727 65,522 42,892 16,164 15,879 £ 79,233 82,057 97,351 40,344 30,934 36,185 27,962 14,330 16,837 8,937 1,549 4,035 2 ; 299 Decrease. 50,846 78 8-8 10 9 5-2 95 11-9 14-9 11-7 27-3 13-6 3-6 250 14-5 Miscellaneous, not included above 497,977 548,823 Totals 5,710,226 5,319,019 391,207 7-3

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Factories in New Zealand.

Regarding the local distribution of the amount spent on industrial wages, the following figures may be noted. If the four chief cities be considered comparatively, Auckland leads by £60,612 over its next competitor. Auckland. Christchurch. Wellington. Dunedin. £921,314 £860,702 £784,177 £723,962 If, however, the city with its surrounding industrial district be considered, Wellington leads by £224,787. Wellington. Auckland. Canterbury. Otago and Southland. £1,594,693 £1,369,906 £1,131,243 £1,128,180 This probably arises because Wellington District includes several important towns, among others, Napier, Wanganui, Palmerston North, &c. Wellington City paid £784,177 this year in wages against £702,397 in the previous year—an increase of £81,780. The employees in factories in the four chief cities are, in order of numbers, grouped as follows : — Auckland. Christchurch. Dunedin. Wellington. 11,369 10,284 9,643 8,263 If the surrounding industrial district bo included with each city the comparative position becomes altered as follows :— Wellington. Auckland. Otago and Southland. Canterbury. 17,139 16,625 14,386 13,690 Although Canterbury pays more wages than Otago and Southland, it employs fewer people in its industries. If we separate the employees into those above and those below the age of twenty-one years—both ge xes —we arrive at the following result in regard to the numbers of those below twenty-one years of age: Auckland Industrial District, 5,120; Otago and Southland Industrial District, 4,862 ; Wellington Industrial District, 4,515 ; Canterbury Industrial District, 4,255. Thus, Auckland Industrial District employs most young people. An exceedingly interesting result, and one having a social as well as an economic aspect, appears in computing from the tables the proportion of young workers to adults when grouped by sexes. The percentages are calculated for the four chief cities, but the proportion in the rural districts is nearly similar. Batio of those under Twenty-one Years of Age engaged in Factories to every 100 above that Age, including Employers actually engaged. Auckland. Wellington. Christchurch. Dunedin. Boys .. .. .. 27-27 23-23 25-74 28-05 Girls .. .. .. 100-28 78-03 86-99 101-82 Referring to the above figures, it can be generally asserted from inquiries made that 95 per cent, of the females employed in factories are under thirty years of age, so that the ratio of females under thirty to every 100 above that age would be as high as 1900. It will be evident that, whereas the

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Numl ier of Persons engaged. Number of empli Workrooms )ying Mai Ee Employees. Female Employees. Total Wages paid during the Year. Industrial District. i up to ! SS I 8 o ° Persons. *« o >l iS I Total. 14-16. Age 17-20. Age 21 and over. Age 14-16. & >Sk 1£ Luokland City .. .. 683 Vellington City .. .. 390 Ihristchurch City .. .. r>58 )unedin City .. .. 608 Northern Industrial District .. 347 'aranaki Irdustrial District .. 110 Vellington Industrial District 397 larlborough Industrial District 34 Jelson Industrial District .. 80 Vestland Industrial District.. 104 Canterbury Industrial District 207 )tago and Southland Industrial 328 District Totals .. .. 3,846 1,3241 6,052! 889 ! 4,598| 1,083 5,262: 1,001 4,676 846 3,626 228 1,433 970 6,092 02 ! 461 161 657 224 1,086 446; 2,136 661j 2,855 7,695 38,934 627 402 517 662 130 43 270 10 26 63 89 154 1,144 706^ 1,129 1,128 219, 103 491 27 88 103 226 320 1,539 1,278 1,735 1,568 288 95 656 32 99| 90] 302 425 11,369 8,263 10,284! 9,643| 5,256, 2,012 8,876 626 1,111 1,670 3,406 4,743 1,534 1,049 1,270 1,251 1,293 503 1,912 141 355 375 839 1,067 1,260 863 1,046 l,002 ! 1,262; 614 1,934 140 301 327 858 1,013 204 152 181 175 114 33 200 12 21 54 58 108 90 55 66 51 11 3 38 1 3 1 8 15 1,554 1,070 1,293 1,228 1,387 650 2,172 153 325 382 924| 1,136 921,314 784,177 ' 860,702 723,962 448,592 181,720 810,516 60,584 82,678 161,222 270,541 404,218 2,993 67,259 11,589 1,312 342 12,274 5,710,226 5,688,107i 10,620

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boys on becoming men remain at their work, the proportion of women in manufactories is only maintained by the continuous reinforcements of young girls entering industrial life to leave it again after adult or marriageable age is reached. If we collate the figures of the chief cities for five years (see note below) bearing on this subject, we find that the total number of workers engaged in factories during 1903-4 was 36,648, and of these 12,683 were under twenty-one years of age, forming 34-6 per cent, of the whole. In 1908-9 there are 12,851 under twenty-one years of age, which, in proportion to the whole number engaged, is 28-8 per cent. Thus there is a reduction of about 6 per cent, in the numbers of those under twenty-one years, during the five years under consideration.

Note. —In the four chief cities there were engaged in factories (employers being counted as adults), — 1903-4. 1908-9. Males .. .. .. .. 25,294—69 per cent. 31,512—70-6 per cent. Females .. .. .. .. 11,354—31 „ 13,151—29-4 Totals .. .. .. 36,648 44,663 The following table shows the sexes broken into ages, for the same years : —

The above table shows that, whereas in 1903-4, of the total males, 26-6 per cent, were under twenty-one years of age, in 1908-9 the proportion had decreased to 20-8 per cent., a drop of about 6 per cent. The females under twentyone years who in 1903-4 constituted 52-4 of the total females are now but 48 per cent, of the total workers of that sex, a drop of nearly 4J per cent. Average Wage. The average wage paid to factory employees last year was £84 18s. Overtime. The overtime worked by men and youths is not being shown this year. It was urged- by some unions, and with justice, that the publication of the hours of overtime sometimes created false impressions abroad. If, for example, it is officially stated that tens of thousands of hours of overtime are being worked annually in New Zealand—as they are worked —the idea presented to people in other countries may be that there is a great dearth of workers in certain industries. It very often happens, however, that in a trade where at one season much overtime is worked, at another season perhaps only three or four days a week are filled in, or only 75 per cent, of the workers are on full time. To keep record of the continual changes and shifts in the daily and hourly time-off of 78,000 workers in 12,000 factories would entail great expense and trouble ; overtime is more easily computed, as it has to be paid for, and overtime-books are —or should be—kept in every industrial establishment. Rather than mislead by showing the plus of overtime without the minus of time-off, it has been thought better to leave out the overtime of the men altogether. The total number of hours of overtime worked by women and girls was 263,133, and the detail of this overtime is shown in the appendix to this report. Accidents in Factories. During the last year 803 accidents have occurred in our factories. Of these, 4 were fatal, 13 serious, 216 moderate, and 570 slight. These figures show that during the year there was one fatal accident to every 19,712 workers, and one accident of some kind to each 98 of these. Considering that a large proportion of factory-workers is employed among complicated machinery, and that many of them are engaged in occupations involving hourly risk, the fact that casualties of every kind are being kept down to 1 per cent, is creditable to the inspection and superintendence of industrial machinery, and also to the steadiness and watchfulness of workers themselves. A chart is included in the appendix of this report illustrating the proportion of accidents in factories for the years 1903 to 1909 inclusive. It will be noted that the number of fatal accidents has generally decreased.

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Males. Females. Age. 1903-4. Percentage of Sex. 1908-9. Percentage of Sex.-1903-4. Percentage of Sex. 1908-9. Percentage of Sex. 14-16 17-20 !1 and over .. 2,506 9-90 2,239 4,228 16-71 4,297 18,560 73-39 24,976 25,294 .. 31,512 7-1 13-7 79-2 2,006 3,943 5,405 11,354 17-67 2,208 34-73 4,107 47-60 6,836 13,151 16-8 31-2 51-9 Totals

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Breaches of the Factories Act. There were 141 convictions for breaches of the Act, and 9 cases brought were dismissed. They call for little comment, and were fewer than in the previous year. There is very little trouble experienced under this Act by Inspectors of Factories, and few cases occur except in the large towns, where there may always be found a few persons who wish to pit their own smartness against the administration of the law. Permits. Permits to work in factories were granted to 1,268 youths and 1,271 girls between fourteen and sixteen years of age. A statement, in detail, will be found at the end of this report. Scaffolding Inspection Act. This Act is now in thorough working-order, and its provisions are very generally known to builders and others immediately affected. A close supervision is kept on all scaffolding, and it is pleasing to report that the requirements of our Inspectors are acceded to with little or no demur. Fully detailed reports by the Inspectors are given in this report. During the year there were 87 accidents reported under the Act, 3of which proved fatal. These, fatalities were not caused through any defects in the scaffolding. In one instance a stonemason was instantaneously killed by a heavy stone falling on him. In another case a plumber's apprentice fell on his back, and subsequently died of kidney-disease brought on by the fall. The other case was more serious. A number of men were working on a building in course of erection, when the roof collapsed, one man sustaining injuries from which he subsequently died. Several others were seriously injured. The following table shows particulars regarding the accidents in the different districts : — District. Slight. Moderate. Serious. Fatal. Auckland . . . . .. 16 6 1 Wellington .. .. ..25 12 .. 1 Canterbury .... ..3 3 .. 1 Taranaki . . . . . . .. 2 Dunedin .. .. .. ..8 7 1 1 Totals .... 54 28 2 3 The Inspectors have been kept very busy during the year ; for example, in Auckland 1,344 visits were made, and in Wellington, as the result of 900 examinations, alterations or additions were ordered in 240 cases, while in 35 the scaffolding was condemned and the men warned off it. There appears to be one point that should certainly be made clear either by statute or by regulations—viz., on which of several subcontractors in a large undertaking should responsibility for maintaining scaffolding, &c, rest ? One set of men —say, bricklayers—having finished their part of the work by aid of the scaffolding, leave altogether ; perhaps weeks or months afterwards plasterers use the scaffolding for their work. The subcontractor for the plastering-work objects, in case of accident, or on being charged for repairs, to consider himself responsible for the scaffolding which he did not erect. Probably it is the principal contractor who should be responsible for the upkeep and due maintenance of all scaffolding, &c, but at present the point is not clear. All Inspectors note the danger arising from rope rails, and wish rods or iron pipes substituted. Shops and Offices Act. There is presented in Table 4 of this report a much fuller and more exhaustive account of the business done in shops than on any previous occasion. The numbers of shops, employers, employees (male and female, classified to ages), wages paid, &c, are shown in the table in the separate and distinct trades to which they belong. The table will be found to be of great interest to those who are concerned with the distribution of goods in retail trade. Still more interesting is the following table. It discloses the numbers of employers, employees, shops, and wages in the different industrial districts.

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In the four chief cities, Auckland leads with the largest wages-sheet: Auckland, £253,508 ; Christchurch, £228,764 ; Wellington, £225,640 ; Dunedin, £192,780. If, however, we include with each city its surrounding industrial district, the distribution of wages is as follows : Wellington, £517,607 ; Auckland, £416,715; Canterbury, £341,596; Otago and Southland, £341,487. The coincidence between Canterbury and Otago in this matter is singularly close. The average wage of a shop-assistant, male or female, in New Zealand is £86 lls. 6d.—an advance on the average rate of last year, which was £82 10s. The rate of wage differs considerably in the chief cities, being in Wellington £98 18s. 5d., in Christchurch £92 3s. 4d., in Dunedin £88 lls. lid., in Auckland £83 18s. 10d. In the country districts a lower rate of wages is paid in the Northern and Taranaki Districts than in Wellington or in the South Island. As to persons employed in shops, the ratio of those under twenty-one years of age to every 100 of those over twenty-one (employers personally engaged included) is as follows : — Auckland City. Wellington City. Christchurch City. Dunedin City. Males .. .. .. 24-07 19-20 23-62 25-85 Females .. .. .. 54-28 42-50 47-16 43-18 There are fewer youths at work in Wellington than in the other cities, and fewer girls also. The ratio of those engaged under twenty-one years to every 100 of those over twenty-one, including employers actually engaged, for the whole of New Zealand is— for males, 22-13 ; females, 55-14. If the corresponding figures for factories be considered it will be noticed that there are more youths under age in the shops in proportion to men, and more women in the shops in proportion to girls, than is the ratio of employment at the same ages in factories. There is an advance in numbers of shop-assistants employed this year over those of last year as follows :— 1908. 1909. Increase. Males .. .. .. .. .. 14,477 14,625 148 Females .. .. .. .. .. 5,825 6,076 ' 251 Totals .. .. .. 20,302 20,701 399 There are 12,689 shops in New Zealand. The employers personally engaged and assistants in these together number 34,119, of whom 20,701 are shop-assistants. The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. There is little doubt that in late years the Arbitration Act excited disfavour, even if we discount much that was said by disappointed men, and by some who by no means represented the solid silent opinion of the great body of labour in the Dominion. In spite of many and great advantages wrought by industrial arbitration, the delay in hearing cases —caused by what was practically the abolition of the Conciliation Boards —the advent of small strikes, and the publication of some disappointing awards, caused dissatisfaction on the parts of both employers and workers. It was thought necessary to fix by legislation the limits and meanings of such expressions as " strike " and " lockout," and also to differentiate between degrees of culpability in respect to such occurrences. The power to punish, and the extent of punishment for offences against the Act were also subjects of bitter controversy, some affirming the weakness of any law which did not insist upon such extremes as levy by distress warrant or personal

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imprisonment if fines when inflicted were disregarded. Others considered such drastic measures as incompatible with individual freedom, especially where the matter in dispute was the subject of difference of opinion on economic questions, or where the penalty inflicted fell with equal force on married men with families and on unmarried offenders. There was also haziness as to the occupations of those who should or should not be considered as industrial workers. The question of granting permits to work below the minimum wage, the desirability of restoring power to Conciliation Boards, of terminating awards in districts where strikes against these awards took place, of giving the Court power to refuse to make an award—all these and many other open questions required consideration, and necessitated very considerable changes in the Act to bring it into line with modern opinion. The Parliament by passing the Amending Act of 1908 decided most of these debatable points, and made manifest the intention of the Legislature that, while doubtful definitions should be removed or cleared, the original principle of the Act which made conciliation a primary consideration should be reverted to and established. On the 28th January, 1909, three Commissioners of Conciliation were appointed—viz., Mr. T. Harle Giles, for the Northern and Taranaki Industrial Districts ; Mr. P. Hally, for Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson, and Westland Districts ; Mr. J. R. Triggs, for Canterbury, and Otago and Southland Districts. These Commissioners have already done good service, as their appended reports will show. It is early to pass an opinion on the new principle they are working under, but it certainly appears that there is already a better spirit becoming apparent on the parts both of employer and employed. There is a greater readiness to give and take, and less disposition to press the letter of an award or agreement to excess. Altogether the outlook for industrial arbitration is reassuring and full of encouragement. The year generally has been free from any serious dispute terminating in strike or lockout, the bakers' strike in Wellington being the only trouble of the kind demanding attention. Mr. Lomas, Chief Inspector of Factories, is dealing with the details of this matter in his report for the year. The expenses of the Boards of Conciliation during 1908-9 were as follows :—

Expenses of Boards of Conciliation for Year ending 31st March, 1909.

The travelling and other expenses of the Court of Arbitration [exclusive of the salaries (£2,800), which are voted under special Act] amounted to £2,536 16s. 7d. £ s. d. Court of Arbitration .. .. .. .. .. .. 2,536 16 7 Boards of Conciliation.. .. .. .. .. .. 1,472 12 3 Total .. .. .. .. .. .. £4,009 8 10 The following cases taken under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act are of more than usual interest:— The dispute between the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Labourers' Union and the Canterbury Sheepowners' Union involved about seven thousand farmers as employers. It was a long, tedious, and expensive dispute, which was settled to the dissatisfaction of the workers, a dissatisfaction resulting in the loss of over a thousand members to the union. The dispute was presented to the Conciliation Board for settlement on the 16th November, 1906, and on the same day was referred by the union to the Arbitration Court. The case came before the Court in August, 1907, and was by order of the Court

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referred back to the Conciliation Board for investigation and report. ' The Conciliation Board heard the evidence of many witnesses and visited several localities during the investigation. The report of the Board was presented to the Court in July, 1908, but there were dissenting reports accompanying the main report, and these reports expressed the views of the workers' representatives as to what they held to be a fair settlement. The case was considered by the Court in a sitting lasting from the 6th to the 15th July. The Court decided not to make an award for general farm hands, on the ground that fixing their hours of work and wages would alter seriously the conditions under which farming is now carried on. The Court, however, made some recommendations to farmers as to the rates, &c, to be considered fair. (Vol. ix, Awards, p. 517.) On the 19th December, 1908, an award was delivered fixing the terms of time, wages, &c, between the Inangahua Miners' Union and the firm of John McLean and Sons, contractors for the Otira Eailway Tunnel. The Court declined to fix a minimum wage, on the ground that there was no minimum fixed at the time the contract was taken, and that therefore fixing a minimum after such time might prove unfair to the contractors. (Vol. ix, Awards, p. 879.) An interesting case concerning the right of men to refuse work under an award may be found reported at length (Vol. ix, Awards, p. 658). It was held that the duty of men to work arises not from anything in the award but from the contract between parties. A specimen of such contract by agreement may be seen in the same volume, p. 898. A provision in an award compelling employers to provide certain work for certain men may be found in the same volume, p. 749. A penalty was imposed on the Auckland Electric Tramways' Union of Workers by the Arbitration Court sitting on the 27th October, 1908, for having struck work in breach of award. The Court acknowledged mitigating circumstances in that the strike followed some unpopular dismissals, but took into consideration the serious inconvenience and loss sustained by the citizens of Auckland in losing their accustomed means of transit, and fined the union £60. The Wellington Bakers' strike produced some cases presenting peculiar positions in regard to abetting strikes. A restaurant employer was cited for aiding and abetting a str ke, who wa:; neither an employer nor a worker in the baking trade. The Court stated that the case illustrated the necessity of amendment in the law, since a mischief-maker who was not actually engaged in the trade in dispute could not be punished. The case was dismissed (Vol. ix, Awards, p. 540). Another case concerned the secretary of the Bakers' Union of Workers, who was cited for aiding and abetting. The judgment was of interest in the definition of " strike " given by the Judge, who said that the offence of striking is complete when, acting in concert, the workers refused to return to work, and that to continue on strike was not made an offence by statute. The Act has since been amended. The application for enforcement against the secretary was dismissed (Vol. ix, Awards, p. 541). On the 4th September, 1908, the Wellington Bakers' Union was charged with proposing a strike. A penalty of £100 was inflicted, and this fine was paid by the union on the 11th September, 1908. The men who took part in the strike had no further penalty inflicted (Vol. ix, Awards, p. 598). On the sth February, 1909, the president and secretary of the Canterbury Shearers' Industrial Union of Workers were charged with an offence under section 110 of the Act, in having published in the Otago Daily Times a notification to shearers not to shear in Canterbury or elsewhere at less than 18s. per 100. This was said to prejudice the Otago Shearers' award. The Court, however, found that to constitute an offence under the above-named section the offenders must be either employers or workers, and this point had not been proven in this case, which was thereon dismissed. (Vol. ix, Awards, p. 84.) The Inspector of Factories, Greymouth, applied to the Court (sitting at Auckland) on the 12th May, 1908, for enforcement of an order against the members of the Blackball Miners' Union. The Miners' Union had been ordered by the Court on the 12th March to pay £75 as a penalty for proposing a strike. A distress-warrant having been issued to levy on the union's effects, and not sufficient property being found on which to levy, the Court ordered that the individuals composing the union should pay the £75, but each be liable for not more than £10. The Christchurch Iron and Brass Moulders' Union asked the Court in July, 1908, to prohibit all premium and bonus work. The workers evidently feared that the " team system "of driving workers along was likely to be introduced, but the Court did not entertain the application, holding that the premium or bonus system if worked under fair conditions is in the interest of both employers and workers. (Vol. ix, Awards, p. 449.) In a memorandum attached to an award concerning the Southland Timber-yards and Sawmills' Union, dated 2nd September, 1908, explanation was given of a new provision in regard to strikes —viz., that should a strike take place, the provisions of the award in relation to bonus, wages, &c, will cease to operate (Vol. ix, Awards, pages 553, 590, 597, 617, 774). This matter, however, was legislated on in the amending Act of 1908. That unions sometimes claim to be heard in respect of certain occupations not included in their rules was the cause of comment in a memorandum attached to the Auckland Certificated Engine-

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drivers' award on the 18th May, 1908. Before a union can make a claim, its rules must be altered to provide for admittance as members of those whose claim they prefer. (Vol. ix, Award, p. 336.) Comparison between Minimum Rates under Awards and the Actual Rales paid. In Table 6 appended to this report appears the result of an investigation, as far as factories are concerned, into the extent to which the Arbitration Court in fixing a minimum has or has not lowered the average wage, or injured high rates for especially good workers. It has so often been asserted with blind confidence that every award of a minimum wage has " levelled down "all wages, that it will come as a surprise to the general public to find how few workers have to accept the minimum wage, which is not, as has been so often stated, " the award wage," but a limit of wage below which no persons in that particular trade may be paid. In the bootmaking trade, for instance, in Auckland 66 per cent., in Wellington 85J per cent., in Christchurch 66 per cent., and in Dunedin 50 per cent, of the workers receive wages above the minimum wage. In Auckland 91 per cent,, in Wellington 57J per cent., in Christchurch 50 per cent., and in Dunedin 26 per cent, of the cabinetmakers receive above the minimum wage named in the award. Plumbers and gasfitters receiving wages above the award minimum are—in Auckland 66 percent,, Wellington 19 per cent., in Christchurch 84 per cent,, in Dunedin 59 per cent. It is of no use labouring the matter here by quoting figures too profusely,-since the whole state of the case can be seen by any person studying the table, but the investigation has served to prick one of the bubbles so freely blown by opponents of the Act when trying to gain the sympathy of those whose wages have been for years protected by the industrial Courts from the undercutting of unscrupulous mates or the forcing-down methods of greedy exploiters. Industrial Unions. The returns for industrial unions do not cover the same period as this report. In accordance with statutory directions the unions are enumerated for the complete year (Ist January to 31st December) and not for the financial year, Ist April to 31st March, the period covered by this report, For the last five years the membership of industrial unions was as follows :—

This shows an increase of one employers' union, with an additional membership of 288, and an increase of fifteen workers' unions, with 3,733 added members during the year 1908. As the workers in unions in 1904 numbered 30,271, they have increased by over 19,000 in four years, a proof that the workers have not lost confidence in the value of the Act, in spite of weaknesses disclosed and of the exaggerations sent abroad as to its utter failure. In the following table the unionists have been grouped into occupations during two different years — viz., 1903 and 1908 showing (in the five years noted in the last preceding table) the manner in which the increase of 78 J per cent, has been divided : —

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Trade. I 1903. 1908. Increase per Cent Agriculture Building Clothing and textile Engineering and shipbuilding Food' Mining Printing Transport Other trades 1,235 3,717 3,158 1,441 2,297 4,145 708 7,749 3,190 2,781 7,622 4,233 1,686 4,905 5,187 1,173 16,538 5,222 125-1 105-7 34-0 17-0 113-5 25-1 65-6 113-4 63-6 Totals 27,640 49,347 Increase of unionists 21,707 78-5

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The business done under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act during the year may be summarised as follows :— Industrial agreements .. . . . . . . .. . . ..12 t Conciliation Boards. Recommendations .. .. .. .. .. . . .. 9 Interpretations .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 1 Other decisions (permits to under-rate workers, &c.) . . . . .. 252 Arbitration Court. Awards .. . . . . . . .. .. .. ' 88 Enforcement of awards (conducted by Department) .. .. . . 552 Enforcement of awards (conducted by unions) .. .. . . 29 Enforcement of section 15 (re strikes) . . .. .. .. . . 4 Interpretations of awards .. .. .. .. . . 47 Other decisions (amending awards, adding parties, &c.) .. .. 33 Applications for awards where no awards were made . . .. . . 2 Cases under Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act . . .. 39 Magistrates' Court. Enforcement of awards (conducted by Department) .. .. ..113 Enforcement of awards (conducted by unions) .. .. .«. .. 2 Other decisions (applications for permits) .. .. .. .. 3 Enforcement of section 5 " Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act Amendment Act, 1908" (re strikes) .. .. .. 21 Inspectors of Factories. Permits to under-rate workers .. .. .. .. .. 21 Secretaries of Unions. Permits to under-rate workers .. . . .. .. .. 35 The Department took 552 cases before the Court of Arbitration for breaches of award, against 754 cases last year. Of the cases taken this year, 463 were decided in favour of the Department, 50 were dismissed, 38 withdrawn, and in 1 case decision was withheld. In the 29 cases conducted by unions, 16 convictions were obtained, 9 cases dismissed, and 4 withdrawn. In departmental cases £580 2s. 3d. penalties were imposed, and in cases conducted by unions £30 10s. as penalties. Of the 113 cases taken to the Stipendiary Magistrates' Courts by the Department 101 were won, 9 dismissed, and 3 withdrawn. The fines inflicted amounted to £229 7s. The unions prosecuted in 2 cases, both of which were dismissed. Moneys recovered for Workers. During the year Inspectors have recovered £1,561 ss. 7d. for the benefit of 311 workers. This money consists mostly of back-wages, payments for holidays, overtime, &c, due under different labour laws, but the withholding of which was not considered by the Department worthy of prosecution, as in these cases the lapses had arisen through inadvertence, or through ignorance of the law's requirements. The Kauri-gum Industry Act. At the end of March delegates from branches of the Auckland Gum-diggers' Union assembled from all parts of the northern gumfields at a conference held in Auckland. I attended the Conference, and laid the result of their deliberations before the Government. The dominant feeling of the meeting was evidently dislike and fear of the Austrian gum-digger, whose systematic exhaustion of the gumfields imperils the industry of the British digger. The complaints made were generally in the direction of the following statements : (1) That the Austrian is not subject to a fair language-test on arrival; (2) that he obtains naturalisation too easily ; (3) that there is no real supervision by the Rangers, with the result that men without proper licenses or credentials ply the avocation of digger ; (4) that the direction of affairs under the Act should be in the hands of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland, or some Government official, instead of being perfunctorily controlled by local bodies (no objection is made to the local bodies receiving license fees if these are properly and fairly collected).

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Getting Shingle for Concrete-work, North Island Main Trunk Railway.

Group of Co-operative Workmen, Maketote Gorge, North Island Main Trunk Railway.

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One of these resolutions (No. 2) has been further backed up by a letter to the Government from the Hobson County Council showing the hardship inflicted on the British subjects by aliens having easily obtained their naturalisation-papers and received licenses at ss. to dig gum instead of having to pay £1. The Council recommends an alteration of the Act in this respect, and in that of not allowing aliens to dig till they have been resident for at least two years in the Dominion. There were many other points worthy of attention brought forward at the Conference intended to protect the British digger from unfair foreign competition. The military training of the Austrians enables them to organize their power in a cooperative way, which, while it should open the eyes of the colonists to their own laxity and feebleness in this respect, renders the strangers almost invincible when opposed to the scattered diggers of the British race. The camps of tents in which the Austrians live, neatly set up and with sanitary precautions ; their arrangements for supplies, for working in ranks and gangs, clearing the gum out thoroughly as they move ; the system for forwarding and selling the gum through agents of their own race ; their legal advice from astute lawyers paid out of co-operative levies, &c, and with finances used for introducing fresh labour from Ualmatia : all these things, to those who have seen them, bring irresistible conviction that the wandering gumdigger who competes against them as a single person working just as he pleases buys his " freedom " at the cost of his living. The Women's Branches. In June, 1908, branch offices to facilitate the obtaining of employment by women were opened. Miss Bremner was appointed to Wellington, Miss Hale to Dunedin, Miss Morrison to Auckland, and Mrs. Mitchell to Christchurch. The work done has fully justified the institution of these branch offices, which give equality of opportunity (so far as free Government assistance goes) to women and to men. They have in the ten months since the offices were opened found employment for 2,255 women and girls, mostly in domestic service, but the lists include the names of seamstresses, typistes, governesses, laundresses, dressmakers, milliners, &c. The persons assisted included 517 married women with 270 dependents, and 1,738 single women. Of the whole number 1,039 were from the North. Island, 954 from the South Island, 51 from Australia, 196 from Great Britain, and 15 from miscellaneous parts. The domestic-servant trouble is one on which much could be written, and with very little use. The difficulty of obtaining servants springs from almost innumerable causes, and some of these causes are not to be deprecated. The main cause is, of course, that domestic service is not so attractive as some other occupations. The dislike to what has long been considered a " menial" position, together with the numerous avenues to employment in offices, shops, factories, tea-rooms, restaurants, hospitals, and other places where systematized work, regular hours, and recognised positions replace the irregularities and uncertainties of domestic life ; all these tend to make it difficult to find sufficient servants to meet the demand. Every one must sympathize with the tired mother looking for some one to assist her with her little brood, but this is the kind of case wherein help is hardest to get, owing to more attractive influences. The Wobkees' Dwellings Act. This Act is treated at length in a separate parliamentary report by Mr. Lomas, Chief Inspector of Factories, who is chief advisory officer to the Board. It may here be noticed that statements have been made in Australia to the effect that our workers' dwellings are let at high rentals, and mostly to clerks, Civil servants, and others who are not included in the ranks of manual labourers. While it may be remarked that some clerks, on salaries as low or lower than those of skilled artisans, have as heavy a struggle against excessive rents as other workers have to maintain, the fact remains that the majority of people renting the Government cottages belong to the skilled trades, and to manual labour, as the following table shows : — Labourers. Artisans. Clerks, &c. Auckland .. .. .. .. .. 2 15 7 Wellington . . . . .. .. . . 7 20 10 Christchurch .... .. .. . . 7 13 4 Dunedin .. .. .. .. ..8 9 3 Totals .' 24 57 24 This does not include new dwellings at Sydenham not yet occupied.

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The rents paid are to be found in the following schedule : — Rents (inclusive of Rates and Insurance) of Workers , Dwellings, New Zealand. Auckland — Number. 11/- to 11/6 per week .. .. ■• •■ ■• ..2 11/6 to 12/- per week .. .. .. .. •• ..19 12/- to 12/4 per week . . .. . . • • • • . . 3 24 Wellington— 11/- to 11/6 per week .. .. .. .. •• ..3 11/6 to 12/- per week .. .. .. ... •• ..7 12/- to 12/6 per week . . .. .. • • • • . . 15 15/- to 15/6 per week . . . . • • • • • • . . 7 17/- to 17/6 per week .. . . . . . • • • . . 4 18/3 per week .. . . . . . ■ • • • • . . 1 37 Christchurch — 9/- to 10/- per week .. . . . . • • • • .. 5 10/6 to 11/- per week .. . . ' .. . . • • ■ ■ 14 11/- to 12/- per week .. .. • • • • • • .. 5 24 Dunedin — 10/- to 10/6 per week . . . . .. ■ • • • . . 2 10/6 to 11/- per week .. .. .. •■ •• ..it 11/- to 11/6 per week .. .. .. .. • • . . 7 11/6 to 12/- per week .. .. .. .. .. •• 2 20 The Shearers' Accommodation Act. Under this Act inspection was made of the 224 shearing-sheds which were reported to be unsatisfactory during the general inspection made in 1908. I beg to bring again to your notice the recommendation I made last year that certain provisions of the sister-Act of Queensland should be incorporated in an amending Bill, as they are far in advance of our owti. The Chief Inspector of Factories in his report herewith is dealing with the detailed account of proceedings under our Act for last year. The Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act. Under this Act 39 cases were brought before the Court, a far less number than those of last year, in which 73 applications for compensation were made. To the persons partially incapacitated by accident £1,108 10s. 10d. has been paid, while by the widows and relations of those fatally injured £1,271 ss. has been received. Six persons received sums ranging from 3s. 6d. to 7s. per week until convalescence. A volume giving the details and judgments in the cases heard during the year is annually issued by this Department in February. It is entitled " Decisions under the Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act." In the monthly issue of the Journal of the Department of Labour a report of each case appears soon after the case is heard, and in a return given in this report the discs dealt with arc summarised. Two or three instances of cases having special interest may be cited, as follows : — A labourer employed in a quarry at Heathcote claimed that in loading metal into a dray his right leg was twisted at the knee, and necessitated amputation. Medical evidence showed that there had been an old injury to the limb, and his application for compensation was dismissed on the ground that the onus was on the claimant to prove that the injury had been caused by an accident arising out of and in course of his employment. .(Decisions, &c, Vol. vii, 1908. p. 40.) A claim for compensation was made for injury caused by a boulder rolling from the face of a quarry and striking an ankle-joint, necessitating amputation of the foot. The claimant at first thought the hurt slight, and, considering himself recovered from the injury, gave a receipt for £3 10s. in

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full discharge and release of all claim, but afterwards, on complications setting in, and having lost his foot, made application for £300. The Court held that the claimant acted foolishly in giving a discharge in full, and that he knew what he was doing ; therefore the application was dismissed. (Decisions, &c, Vol. vii, p. 36.) A greaser on a steamer claimed compensation for the loss of little finger. The shipping company expressed its willingness to take the claimant back at the same wages he was getting before the accident. The Court considered that although the claimant returned to work there was some doubt whether in the future his earning-capacity might not be affected, so made a " declaration of liability." in addition to £15 for back compensation, and five guineas costs. (Decisions, &c, Vol. vii, p. 51.) A brickmaker claimed for loss of right hand injured in a pug-mill. The defence was " serious and wilful misconduct " ; but the Court held that the plea would not be sustained if the injury arose merely from the thoughtless act of a man who did not appreciate the danger he was incurring. Claimant, who had been only ten days at the brickworks, had recently arrived from Ireland, where he had worked at a farm, and did not appreciate the danger of interfering with machinery in motion. Judgment was given for £250. (Decisions, &c, Vol. vii, p. 69.) Another claim arose through the loss of left hand by the explosion of a gun when claimant was helping repair a fence on farm. This was a similar case to that last quoted, as it was a question of wilful misconduct. The Court considered it a thoughtless action, but not serious and wilful misconduct. Judgment was given for £250. (Decisions. &c, Vol. vii. p. 73.) An appeal was made to the Arbitration Court from the decision of the Stipendiary Magistrate at Black's (Otago) for £150 compensation to a worker who had suffered gangrene following frost-bite when snow-raking on a sheep-run. It was held by the Court that injury from frost-bite may bean injury under the Workmen's Compensation for Injuries Act. The appeal was dismissed with costs, and the Magistrate's judgment for £150 sustained. (Journal, April, 1909, p. 384.) Comparative Pricks of Commodities and Rents. Comparison of Average /'rices of Commodities and Rents in Auckland. Christchurch, and Dunedin with those in Wellington, taking Wellington as 100 (as at Ist March, 1909), Commodities. Wellington. Auckland. Christohuroh. Dunedin. Bread .. .. .. ..100 100 857 100 Butter .. .. .. ..100 100 100 100 Flour .. .. .. .. 100 93 91-6 93 Oatmeal .. .. .. .. 100 93-7 81-2 75 Eggs .. .. .. .. 100 81-8 72-7 72-7 Tea, lowest price .. .. .. 100 75 100 100 „ average price .. .. ' .. 100 90 100 90 Sugar .. .. .. .. 100 914 108-5 914 Kerosene .. .. .. ..100 93-7 112-5 100 Bacon .. .. .. ..100 95 100 100 Soap, household, Ist grade . ... 100 100 100 100 2nd grade .. .. 100 87-5 75 75 3rd grade . . .. 100 50 66-6 50 Candles, Premier .. .. .. 100 91-6 LOO 91-6 B. sperm . . .. . . 100 <>2-8 100 92-8 L. sperm .. .. .. 100 93-3 86-6 106-6 Price's .. 100 100 100 114-3 Milk .. .. .. ..100 100 75 87-5 Coal .. .. .. .. 100 97-1 108-5 80 Gas .. .. .. ... 100 83 97 92-3 Beef, sirloin.. .. .. .. 100 714 LOO 85-7 „ rump steak .. .. ~ 100 87-5 100 UK) „ stewing steak .. .. ..100 70 L2O 100 Corned beef.. .. .. .. LOO L(5O 120 120 Mutton, hindquarter .. ' . . . . KM) 88-8 88-8 100 shoulder .. .. .. 100 75 KM) 100 • „ chops .. .. .. 100 83-3 100 83-3 Sausages (beef) .. .. .. 100 100 100 100

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Commodities —continued. Wellington. Auckland. Christchurch. Dunedin. Potatoes .. .. .. ..100 83-3 75 83-3 Boots, size 8, split kip, riveted, colonial, Hungarian-nailed .. .. . . 100 102-2 1314 94-7 Boots, size 8, split kip, pegged, colonial make, nailed .. .. .. 100 87-6 120-8 87-5 Boots, size 8, best kip, pegged, colonial make, nailed . . .. .. 100 90-3 112-9 93-5 Apples, eating .. .. . . 100 58-3 66-6 66-6 Houses. Wellington. Auckland. Christchurch. Dunedin. Four rooms . . .. .. .. 100 73-8 82 78-7 Five rooms.. .. .. ..100 62-1 69 70-1 Six rooms .. .. .. ..100 64-3 71-3 79-2 Seven rooms . . .. . . 100 69-6 87 76-5 The figures are perplexing in some cases, and difficult to explain. That sugar should be cheaper in Auckland than in Wellington may perhaps be owing to the presence of the sugar-refinery in Auckland, although one would scarcely expect such a fact to affect seriously the retail price of so cheap an article. Nevertheless, when we find that sugar, although dearer in Wellington than in Auckland, and still dearer in Christchurch, is as cheap in Dunedin as in Auckland, the matter seems hard to understand. Why one should pay more for a medium-value boot in Wellington thtin in Auckland, again a still higher price in Christchurch, and then find it in Dunedin at the cheap Auckland rate is difficult of explanation. Dunedin buys its best kinds of candles cheap, its poor kinds of candles dear. Christchurch and Dunedin pay more for corned beef than Auckland or Wellington does. Christenuteh buys kerosene dear compared with Wellington or Dunedin, and exceedingly dear if we note the Auckland price. The table appears to prove that Auckland is much the cheapest of the four cities to live in, and Dunedin the next cheapest. If we turn to the schedules of house-rent at the end of the table, and bear in mind the other high rates of payment made by Wellington for her food-supplies and other commodities, we can understand that the rents paid in the " Empire City " are not only fatal to thrift among the town workers, but add to the lot of those who toil a burden to be endured almost without hope. The Labour Journal. This Journal continues to be widely circulated, and is quoted regularly in the Press as an authority upon the state of trade and employment. A very complete record is now given monthly as to the state of employment in the chief industries of New Zealand, and a summary is also published presenting in a concise and accessible form a generalised report as to trade-conditions in the chief and secondary towns Secretaries of unions were also invited to send in reports for publication as to the state of trade from their point of view, and such as are received are also published regularly. The invitation has not been availed of to the extent contemplated, and, considering the agitation made by union secretaries for the privilege and that they sometimes complain of incorrectness in our reports, it is surprising that the privilege is not more generally exercised. From twenty-five to thirty of such reports are received monthly out of a total of over three hundred unions. It has been found that the reports received by the Department and those received from union secretaries do not always agree. However, I have to thank many of the secretaries that send reports for the trouble taken in this matter, both for their reliable reports and the promptness with which they are sent. Other Publications. The other publications issued by the Department are as follows : — "Decisions and Interpretations under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act."—This was issued in parts during the year as the matter offered. Eight parts were issued in all, covering the period between Ist January and 31st December, 1908. Subsequently, a general edition was prepared of all the cases, and the parts were published as Vol. ix " Awards, Recommendations, Agreements, &c, made under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act." This volume continues to be of great service as a record of proceedings of the Court of Arbitration and Boards of Conciliation. The records of cases dealt with by Conciliation Commissioners will, of course, be included in future issues of this journal.

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A very useful digest of Decisions and Interpretations of the Court was prepared by Mr. D. M. Findlay, banister and solicitor, Wellington, for reference purposes. This digest deals with the whole of the cases from the inception of the Act up to the 31st December, 1908. Such a digest was very urgently needed, especially in view of the Act passed last session empowering enforcement cases being taken before Magistrates. The volumes of awards had become exceedingly scarce—many of them were completely out of print, and, as it was impossible to supply Magistrates with these volumes, the need for a digest became very pressing. Another booklet, entitled " Digest of Decisions in Workers' Compensation Cases," was issued by the Department early this year. This was compiled and edited by Mr. P. Levi, barrister and solicitor, of Wellington, and dealt with all cases under the Act up to the end of December, 1907. The fourth edition of the " Labour Laws of New Zealand " was exhausted, and it was decided to reprint these laws and issue a fifth edition. Several new features have been introduced in this new edition; not only have the laws themselves been published, but the regulations under the various Acts are also included in an appendix. A very complete index is also included in the volume, and the analysis of the Acts also forms part of the appendix. The Departmental Library. The library is now an important feature of the Labour Department, to which increased attention has been directed during the past year. The total number of volumes is now upwards of 1,100, to which must be added a quantity of loose matter in the form of pamphlets, &c, all arranged, and catalogued in order, so as to render them readily accessible whenever required for reference. The subjects dealt with in the bulk of the volumes treason industrial and economical matters and labour statistics, and the largest number of works, as might be expected, deal with this Dominion, which heads the list with a total of close on 400 volumes, the United States coming next with 270 to her credit, and the United Kingdom providing nearly 200. Supplies are also drawn from Canada, Austria, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Belgium, Sweden, the Argentine Republic, Russia, Hawaii, the several States of the Australian Commonwealth, and South Africa. The library is open to the public, and the books may be consulted at any time during office hours. The books have not been lent out to any great extent, but when the library is more complete it is expected that this branch will be extended. No refusal has yet been made, however, to lend out books when the reason given was satisfactory to the Department. , A list of " Recent Accessions "is published every month in the Labour Journal. Edward Tregear, Secretary for Labour.

The Chief Inspector of Factories to the Hon. \ the Minister op Labour. Sir, —■ Department of Labour, Wellington, 29th June, 1909. I have the honour to present herewith my report on that portion of the work of the Department which it is my duty to supervise and direct. The Department's operations continue to expand every year ; our outward and inward correspondence grows apace ; for comparison, see the following tables : — 1904-5. 1908-9. Outward. Inward. Outward. Inward. Letters .. .. .. 5,252 6,400 14,151 13,762 Telegrams .. .. .. 1,098 1,104 1,681 1,791 Circulars and circular letters .. 4,500 .. 16,113

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There arc also time and wages sheets, notices to occupiers of factories and shops, notices under the Scaffolding Inspection Act, industrial agreements and awards under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, issued to the parties to such awards, and agreements which run into a great many thousands annually, and are not included in the above table. During the year there have been several changes in the staff. The Inspectors of Factories at Oamaru, Asbburton, and Greymouth were retired on three months' leave of absence on account of their reaching the age-limit, and other officers were appointed in their places. Two of the newly appointed Inspectors (those at Ashburton and Greymouth) having the requisite knowledge to perform the duties were also appointed Inspectors under the Scaffolding Inspection Act. By these appointments the Department should save a considerable sum in travelling-expenses, as previously the Scaffolding Inspector in Christchurch had to supervise the erection of scaffolding for the whole of North and South Canterbury, the Nelson Inspector taking in the Provinces of Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland ; whereas South Canterbury will now be worked from Ashburton, and Westland from Greymouth. Cadets have also been appointed in the secondary towns. This has been considered essential, as it relieves Inspectors of much of the clerical and routine office-work, and has also enabled them to devote more of their time to outside work and to visit outlying parts of their districts much more freely than heretofore. The Factories Act. This Act is so comprehensive in its provisions that it is comparatively straightforward to administer. A useful section of the Act is that making it necessary for employers to give a certificate to an employee on leaving, setting forth in correct terms the period during which such person has been so employed, and which has to be produced , to any subsequent employer before the. employee is entitled to wages set forth in section 32 of the Act. This provision, together with the Period of Employment Book, which is required to be kept, is equally beneficial to employer and employee, and makes it much easier for the Inspector to see that the statutory wages are paid. The provision for the taking of a poll of electors in boroughs or town districts, for the fixing of the half-holiday for boys under eighteen and women, on the same day as observed for shops instead of on Saturday has been availed of in eighteen such districts this year, and there are now twenty-nine places in the Dominion where the shops and factories half-holiday is observed on the one day. The particulars showing the voting on the proposal arc given in a return included in this report. I would respectfully suggest that this section of the Act be amended so as to take in counties and road districts, more especially as this legislation was intended for the convenience of country establishments where small manufacturing industries are carried on in the same premises and in connection with their retail businesses. Provision should also be made to enable occupiers of factories such as sash-and-door, boot and shoe, carriage, clothing, and other factories to retain Saturday, by giving to the Inspector written notice of their desire to do so, in the month of January in each year, as is done under the Shops and Offices Act. It should also be compulsory for factory-owners to submit to the Inspectors plans of all new factory buildings before being erected. If this was done, many omissions and mistakes in respect to sanitary arrangements and fire-escapes would be averted and much unnecessary expenditure and inconvenience to factory-occupiers avoided. There is still an urgent demand for women and boys in the following industries : Boot and shoe, clothing, and biscuit and confectionery trades, and in laundries. Most of these trades have had to work to the full limit of overtime allowed by the Act, and have still great difficulty in meeting the ordinary demands of their trade. The statistics are given much on the same lines as in previous years, but in pursuance of instructions received from you the numbers of persons employed in each industry are shown in separate age-groups. It will be noted that three divisions have been made—(o) Showing total number, male and female, of employees between fourteen and seventeen ; (b) between seventeen and twenty ; and (c) over twentyone years. Employers who are actually working at the trade are also shown in a special column as heretofore. It will now be possible to compare from year to year the proportion of young persons and adults employed in our manufacturing industries. There has been an increase of 454 workrooms this year, with an increase of 223 workers The small increase in the number of employees is due in no smallmeasure to the dullness in many industries ; factory-owners have had to reduce hands to bring their business into line with the diminished demand, which is partly owing to the limitation of the spending-power of many workers who have been thrown idle through the slump in the building and allied trades.

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An analysis of the oases taken under this Act shows that the principal offences were as follows : — -.. . , ~, Number of Nature of Offence. Cases taken Failing to allow weekly half-holiday . . .. .. .. . . 34 Failing to pay wages within the time allowed by the Act . . .. .. 27 Failing to keep time and wage books .. . . . . .. 11 Employing persons under sixteen without a permit .. . . 11 Employing assistants overtime without permit .. . . . . 10 Failing to grant statutory holiday (Labour Day) .. .. .. . . 8 Failing to keep register of employment . . .. . . .. .. 7 Failing to report accidents within forty-eight hours . . .. . . 6 Employing boys under fourteen years in a factory . . .. .. 4 Failing to register premises .. .. .. . . . . . . 4 Failing to pay overtime rate of wages .. . . .. . . 4 For other offences .. .. .. . . . . .. 24 A total of 150 eases were taken before the Court under the provisions of this Act —a slight decrease on the number recorded last year (156). In 141 cases convictions were obtained. For details of the principal eases, see " Important Legal Decisions." During the year there were 80.'! accidents in factories, as against 577 last year. This is rather a large increase, but it is pleasing to say that the majority of the accidents were very slight. In 216 cases they were moderate— i.e., they prevented the worker from following his or her employment for a period exceeding fourteen days, but without causing loss of limb or permanent injury; and in 13 cases the injuries were of a serious nature, involving loss of limb or eyesight, or otherwise permanently injuring the worker and impairing his industrial efficiency. The fatal cases numbered 4 ; three employees in sawmills were killed, and one employed in the engineering-room of a gas-factory died suddenly through a strain sustained during his employment. The table hereunder shows the accidents which occurred during the year in each industrial district :—

Shops and Offices Act. There is still a good deal of dissatisfaction amongst cooks and waiters in the Dominion, owing to the fact that section 23 of the Act (providing for weekly half-holiday) is limited to employees in licensed hotels. Many of these workers —such as porters, kitchen, pantry, and general hands in private hotels and restaurants —are not provided for in respect to the statutory half-holiday, and no weekly hours are fixed except where an award of the Arbitration Court or industrial agreement is in force. The keeping of a wage and time book should be compulsory under this Act, on similar lines to the provisions in the Factories and the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Acts. There were 216 offences under this Act. In all, 198 convictions were obtained, and 18 cases were dismissed. The breaches committed were as follows :— Number. Failing to grant weekly half-holiday to assistants . . .. . . . . 52 Failing to close shops in terms of requisition from a majority of the shopkeepers fixing their own closing-hours .. .. .. .. 49 Failing to close shops on statutory half-holiday .. . . .. 42 Employing assistants overtime without permit .. .. . . 37 Employing assistants more than fifty-two hours per week . . .. 20 Failing to pay overtime . . .. .. .. . . 10 Other offences. . .. .. .. .. . . .. 6

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It is rather surprising that there should be so many breaches for failing to close in terms of requisitions, seeing that the hours are fixed by a majority of the shopkeepers themselves. No doubt the minority feel somewhat aggrieved at having to fall into line with the wishes of the majority of shopkeepers ; but it has not been the Department's experience that these are the offending parties in breaking the terms of the gazetted notices. Some of the notices received for closing under section 25 show that the shopkeepers interested have just been able to secure a majority ; and in such cases a good deal of feeling has been evinced by the parties for and against the fixing of closing-hours, but it is pleasing to say that, after the first few weeks of the notices becoming operative, there is little or no further trouble in this connection. Great (-are is exercised by the Department to see that the majority of the shopkeepers signing the requisitions are entitled to do so, although the onus of certifying to this falls upon the civic authority concerned. In doubtful cases I have directed the local Inspector to make full inquiries, and, when found necessary, the matter is referred back to the civic authority. During the year I circularised the various local authorities as to the provisions of section 25, and enclosed a sample requisition notice to be used in case it was required. A great deal of correspondence was entailed upon the Department through the majority of notices received having to be returned for correction <))• for addition to the certificate of the local authority. The sample form sent out has resulted not only in saving the time of the Department, but in expediting the gazetting of the notice. Before prosecuting for breaches of the Act, in a very large majority of the cases repeated warnings are given to offending shopkeepers. Generally it is only when the law is flagrantly flouted that the Court's judgment is invoked. A full list of the requisitions in force is included in this report. For the present year 55 notices were gazetted, as against 39 last year. The detailed statistics of shops, giving the number of shops and employees, will be found in another page of this report. Shearers' Accommodation Act. Considerable improvements have been effected in the accommodation provided for shearers this season as compared with former years, and 1 have to remark very favourably on the prompt attention generally given by stationholders to the requirements of our Inspectors. The number of stations where it has been found necessary to order improvements is much smaller in proportion to the whole than at the last inspection. In the majority of cases where additional buildings or internal alterations of a more or less extensive nature were ordered last year, the notices have been fully complied with, the result being a decidedly more satisfactory state of things than ever existed before. In a number of instances extra time had to be given owing to bad roads, difficulty in obtaining timber, &c. During the season 1907-8, when a very general inspection was made, 1,133 sheds were visited, and 749 were reported upon as being satisfactory. In 93 cases no accommodation whatever was provided, and in 169 instances extensive alterations were considered necessary. A further inspection of the sheds classed as unsatisfactory was made during the 1908-9 season, and a return in this report gives a list of the localities visited and a summary of the conditions obtaining. Considerable difficulty is, of course, experienced in carrying out the Act in the more remote districts ; but, notwithstanding this, as I have stated, very great improvements have been made in the accommodation provided for shearers throughout New Zealand generally. In response to requests, we publish in this report a plan of accommodation considered to be suitable for the purposes of shearers' accommodation. The plan can be modified or extended to suit particular needs. There have been several prosecutions instituted in which the presiding Magistrates have given orders for the accommodation required by the Department to be provided, with costs against the defendants. There was one exception, however; this was a case in the Wanganui district, where the proprietor was charged with failing to provide suitable accommodation for his shearers. The case was heard at Wanganui, and dismissed, the Magistrate deciding that the loft over a stable, where the men were accommodated, was not " unsuitable accommodation " within the meaning of the Act. There is no provision in the Act for appeal against a Magistrate's decision, but further steps are being taken by the Department, to see whether more satisfactory accommodation can be arranged for next season. In one instance, at Gisborne, the Magistrate adjourned the case in order to give defendant time to make satisfactory provision. This was in due course done to the satisfaction of the Inspector, and the case withdrawn. Another sheepowner was proceeded against for failure to comply with notice served on him by the Inspector. Sleeping-accommodation to the satisfaction of the local Inspector was ordered by the Magistrate, to be completed within thirty days. In another case, heard at Mangaweka, the defendant had been ordered to erect new sleeping and dining accommodation, and, having failed to do so, was convicted, with costs, and ordered to comply with the requisition by the 31st July next.

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In another case, in which a runholder in the Oxford district was charged with failing to provide proper accommodation for his hands, the Magistrate ordered the notice to be complied with to the satisfaction of the local Inspector. The case at Wanganui referred to above, which was dismissed by the Stipendiary Magistrate, brings up the question of the desirability of having the Act amended, as it is at present too cumbersome. As the Act stands, notice must be given by the Department before the Ist of June for accommodation to be provided. If this notice is not complied with when shearing commences, in (say) October or November, the Department cannot then take proceedings for a penalty for failing to comply, but must, instead, apply to a Magistrate for an order requiring such accommodation to be provided. The Magistrate then, if he thinks fit, orders the accommodation by a certain date, but by the time this date expires the shearing season is over, and it is useless taking further action until next season, when, if the accommodation is not then provided, a penalty can be sued for. This is assuming that the conditions applying to the station when the Inspector first visited it —viz., as to number of hands employed, &c.—still exist. Moreover, in some cases it is found that by this time the ownership is changed, when it is necessary to commence afresh. It will therefore be seen that there is too much delay in dealing with these matters. The Department is always prepared to allow a reasonable time to comply with its notice, and makes every allowance for any difficulty that arises in getting material on the ground, &c, and in many cases has already met proprietors in this way. "The IxnrsTßiAL Conciliation and Arbitration ArT, 1908." On the 31st December last there, were 122 unions of employers registered, with -'5.918 members, us against 113, with a membership of 3,276, for the year 1905. The number of workers' unions registered in 1905 was 261, with 29,869 members, as against 325, with a membership of 49,347, for the 1908 period. The increase in employers' unions is very steady, but it will be seen that the membership of workers' unions has practically doubled during the last four years. Comparing this year's figures with those of last year, it appears that there has been an increase of 288 in the membership of employers' unions and 3,733 in the membership of workers' unions. During the year ending 31st March last 35 workers' unions, with 1,818 members, and 10 employers' unions, with 360 members, were registered, whilst 2 workers' unions and 1 employers' union cancelled registration ; and 2 associations of workers were also registered during the period. Twenty-eight unions had the whole of their rules revised and registered as complete amendments, and 41 unions had partial amendments to their rules revised and accepted. During the present year 16 employers' unions and a like number of workers' unions have been cancelled for failure to send in annual returns under section 21. Pull particulars of the unions dealt with in this way are included in the report laid on the table of the House in regard to membership of industrial unions. For the four years 1906-9 awards have been made by the Arbitration Court under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act as follows :— Year. Number. Year. • Number. 1906 .. .. 52 1908 .. .. 98 1907 .. ..59 1909 .. ..88 a total of 297 for the period. A very heavy duty was imposed on the Department by the provisions of section 63 of the Amendment Act, by which all awards and industrial agreements relating to factories or shops are required to be posted up in a conspicuous place, so that they might be easily read by persons employed therein. Many of the awards were out of print, and consequently had to be reprinted for the purposes of complying with this clause. A very large number were thus dealt with, and it is estimated that 50,000 copies of awards were issued to various factory and shop occupiers throughout the Dominion. In this connection the Department has specially to thank the Government Printer and his staff for the expedition shown in dealing with these reprints. The whole of the work was completed in a remarkably short space of time, and was most satisfactorily done. As a result of such a wide distribution of awards, it is confidently expected that there will be no excuse for either employers or employees to plead ignorance of the terms and conditions of awards. If the awards are posted up as the section requires, there should be no reason why any excuse of ignorance should be accepted. Occupiers of shops and factories who are parties to these awards are liable to a fine of £5 for failure to comply with the provisions of this clause, but up to the present no action has been taken under the section. The cases taken by the Department for enforcement of awards in the Arbitration Court numbered 552, as against 754 last year ; but a further 113 cases were taken by our Inspectors in the Magistrate's Court, in accordance with the Amendment Act passed last session, The total number of cases taken

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by the Department is therefore 665, a very satisfactory decrease upon last year's totals. In the Arbitration Court cases the Department were successful in 463 instances, 50 cases were dismissed, and 38 withdrawn, and in 1 case decision was withheld ; while in the Magistrate's Court 101 cases were won by the Department, 3 were withdrawn, and 9 dismissed. Reasons for dismissal have in each instance been published in Vols. ix and xof Awards. The fines awarded to the Department amounted to £580 before the Arbitration Court and £229 before the Magistrate's Court. During the same period the unions conducted 29 cases in the Arbitration Court, winning 16, 4 were withdrawn, and 9 dismissed. The fines in the union cases amounted to £30 10s. In the Magistrate's Court only two cases were heard, both of which were dismissed. The following is a table showing in detail the cases taken under the Act during the period : —

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* In one case decision was withheld. Fines — £ g. d. Departmental cases .. . . .. . . . . . • 580 2 3 Union cases . . . . . . . . . . 30 10 0

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District. Won. Dismissed. Withdrawn. Total. Northern (Auckland) .. . . .. .. 151 22 Taranaki .. . . . . . . Wellington .. .. .. . . . . 173 16 Nelson Marlborough Westland . . . . . . .. .. .. 1 Canterbury . . . . . . . . .. 109 4 Otago and Southland . . . . . . .. 30 7 Total cases taken by Department .. .. 463 50 21 194 15 204 '2 1 113 40* 38 552 Oases taken by Unions. .. 1 Northern (Auckland) .. . . .. .. I .. 1 Taranaki .. .. .. . . Wellington .. .. .. .. .. 15 6 Nelson Marlborough Westland .. .. .. .. . . 1 Canterbury .. .. .. .. .. .. 2 Otago and Southland 4 25 1 2 •• I Total cases taken by unions .. .. 16 9 4 29 Grand totals .. .. .. .. 479 59 59 42 581

District. Won. Dismissed. Withdrawn. - . Total. Northern (Auckland) .. .. .. .. 12 Taranaki Wellington . . .. .. .. . . 66 Nelson . . .. .. .. .. .. 3 Marlborough Westland . . .. ... Canterbury .. .. .. .. . . 14 Otago and Southland .. .. .. .. 6 2 2 16 "e i 72 3 .. i i 15 7 Total oases taken by Department .. . . 101 9 3 113 Oases taken by Union*. 2 2 Wellington .. .. . .' . . .. I Total cases taken by unions .. . .. Grand totals .. .. .. .. 101 2 I 1 3 2 115

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Fines— £ s . d. Departmental cases .. .. . . .. 229 7 0 Union cases .. .. .. . . Nil. Special care has been given by our Inspectors to the recovery of fines imposed by the Arbitration Court during the year, and the following tables give a complete analysis of the position at the close of the year: — Return showing Total Cases and Penalties paid and owing by Employers as at 31s/ March, 1909. £ 8, d. Percentage. Total number of cases in which penalties inflicted, 1,206 Total amount of penalties .. .. .. . . 3,987 8 0 Amount paid within three months .. .. .. 3,059 2 0 771 Amount paid within six months .. .. .. 292 10 6 7 Amount paid over six months .. .. .. 157 2 4 :5.\ Total amount unpaid .. .. .. .. 478 13 2 12 Of the amount of £478 13s. 2d. owing, £312 135., representing 7| per cent, of the total amount of penalties, is due by persons only recently fined, and for the recovery of which steps are being taken in the usual way. £51 155., representing If per cent., is owing by persons who have gone out of business, and whose whereabouts are unknown; £92 4s. Bd., representing 2J per cent., is owing by employers against whom distress warrants have been issued, without effect. Several of these are bankrupt'and are now working for wages, and pay small instalments at intervals. £22 Os. fid. is being paid by instalments. Return showing Cases and Penalties paid and owing by Workers (other than Slaughtermen). £ s. d. Percentage. Total number of cases in which penalties inflicted, 364 Total amount of penalties . . . . .. .. 378 5 6 Amount paid within three months .. . . . . 287 2 6 75| Amount paid within six months .. .. .. .. 615 0 1| Amount paid over six months . . . . . . .. 7 13 0 2 Total amount unpaid .. .. .. .. 76 15 0 20| Of the amount of £76 15s. unpaid, £31 15s. is owing by men whose whereabouts are unknown. There is very little chance of collecting this amount, which represents about 8J per cent, of the total penalties. . £44 10s. is owing by men only recently fined. This represents nearly 12 per cent., and steps are beint> taken for recovery in the usual way. In many cases distress warrants were issued, but not served on the parties, as they had left their respective addresses and could not be found. They evidently left soon after the penalty was imposed, and it is almost impossible to trace them. Of this amount l()s. is owing by a worker against whom a distress warrant was issued, but who had nothing to distrain upon. Ho has since gone to Australia. Slaughtermen's Fines as at 31st March, 1909. £ s. d. Percentage. Total number of cases in which penalties inflicted, 266 Total amount of penalties . . .. . . . . 1,330 0 0 Amount paid within three months . . . . . . 422 10 0 31| Amount paid within six months .. .. .. 70 5 0 5J Amount paid over six months. . .. . . . . 283 12 9 21£ Total amount unpaid . . . . . . . . 553 12 3 41 i Total amount of penalties recovered up to 31st March, 1909. . 776 7 9 58-|-In respect to the amou it unpaid (£553 12s. 3d.), sixty-seven slaughtermen, owing penalties totalling £286 6s. 3d., cannot at present be located. In one case an Inspector was successful in recovering the amount of £1 155., being the balance of £5 fine due by a slaughterman who went to America and returned after more than a year's absence. [Note.—In March those men that had been traced were given a final opportunity to pay their amount by instalments, but few availed themselves of this offer. Orders of attachment of wages were served on severcl of those who ignored the final notice, and by this means about £ICO has been recovered, and further amounts are being received. It is expected that shortly all outstanding moneys due by men whose whereabouts are known will be recovered.] For the year ending the 31st March the total collection of fines was as follows :- — £ s. d From employers .. .. .. .. .. .. 498 12 6 From workers . . .. .. .. .. .. 202 8 0 From slaughtermen .. .. . .. .. .. 180 15 (J The latter amount represents arrears of fines due since March, 1907.

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The penalty of £75, together with costs of collecting same, amounting to £72 12s. 6d., was obtained from the Blackball Miners for striking in February last year. These moneys were collected by means of attachment orders upon the men individually under " The Wages Attachment Act, 1895." During the year the industrial peace has again been disturbed by at least three illegal strikes, the first being the strike of the Auckland Electrical Tramways Industrial Union of Workers, which took place on the 21st May, 1908, and terminated on the 25th of the same month. The settlement of this difficulty was brought about by both parties agreeing to submit the whole of the issues to a special Board of Conciliation set up under sections 51 and 52 of " The Industrial Conciliation arid Arbitration Act, 1905." This arrangement was the outcome of the good offices of the Secretary for Labour (Mi , . Tregear), who was on the spot two days after the strike took place, and who spared no efforts to bring about a reconciliation of the parties concerned. The finding of the Special Board was. delivered on the 24th July last, and directed that the conductor (the discharge of whom was the principal cause of the strike) should be reinstated in his position. The decision also provided that any employee being dismissed from the service should be given a valid reason for such dismissal. Action was taken by the Department against the union for proposing a strike, and in its judgment " the Court recognised that the numerous dismissals by the company of workers without, in most cases, any reason being assigned probably had the effect of creating the impression that the company was moved by a spirit of hostility to the union." The Court made it clear, however, that " these dismissals took place in the exercise of the company's legal right to select and keep what servants it pleased out of those who were willing to be employed " ; that the dismissals did not constitute any breach of award or breach of contract on the part of the company ; and that the union was therefore not justified in its action in proposing a strike. A penalty of £60 was imposed, which was paid within twenty-five days. In the case against the company for discharging the conductor without first giving him a week's notice, the Court ruled that the technical breach committed by the company was of a most trifling character. No penalty was imposed, merely a breach recorded. The Court held " That it was not sufficient to merely tell the employee that he would be paid a week's wages in lieu of notice, the amount ought to have been actually paid or tendered to him when he. was informed that his services were dispensed with." The next strike was that of the Wellington Bakers' Union, which started on the 29th June, 1908, and lasted seventy-six days, and ended in the men accepting the terms of the new award unconditionally. The penalty of the Court in this case was £100 to be paid within one week. The fine was paid as directed by the Court. Action was taken against four others for aiding or abetting the strike. The Court ruled that the provisions of the Act did not cover such cases, and held " that the strike, which in this case is made an offence by the statute, was complete on the day the strike took place, and that it was impossible for the respondents to be guilty of the said offences by anything which they did after the date the strike took place." The third strike was that of seventeen fellmongers employed by the Hawke's Bay Freezing-works at Paki Paki. who discontinued work for one hour because the company refused to comply with their request to be allowed ten minutes, morning and afternoon, for " smoke-oh " (which was not provided for in the award). This strike took place on the 15th January, 1909. The Department took immediate action against these men individually ; the cases were heard before the Stipendiary Magistrate at Hastings on the sth February last, who inflicted penalties of £1 each against the respondents. The Servants' Registry Offices Act. This Act continues to work fairly well, and very little trouble is experienced by the Department in enforcing its provisions. The new scale of fees is working well, and the reduction made in favour of the workers is counterbalanced by the increased amount received from the employers. During the year six cases were taken under the Act, in five of which the Department secured convictions. In three cases the offence was for charging fees in excess of scale, and there was one case each for —(«) sending men to fictitious job (dismissed, as Act did not provide for such cases), (b) keeping a registry-office without a license, and (c) failing to keep notice " Licensed Registry-office Keeper " posted up. We have also received complaints that certain registry-office keepers are in the habit of continuing advertisements respecting positions after such positions are filled. Conclusion. In closing this report, I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Deputy Chief Inspector, the Accountant, the Inspectors, and the whole staff for their loyalty and devotion to duty. I also desire to express my appreciation of the uniform urbanity of employers and workers' representatives that my departmental duties have so frequently brought me in contact witli during the year. 1 have, &c. J. Lomas, Chief Inspector of Factories and Deputy Registrar of Industrial Unions. The Hon. the Minister of Labour, Wellington.

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REPORTSJOF LOCAL INSPECTORS OF FACTORIES AND AGENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR.

AUCKLAND. Hin, — Department of Labour, Auckland, 28th April, 1909. I have the honour tp submit, for your consideration, my report for the year ending 31st March, 1909. Labour. There has been a marked change in the condition of trade and labour this year from what we have been accustomed to, and the result is that since July, 1908, trade has fallen off very much, throwing numbers of workmen out of employment ; consequently the number of applicants lor work has ever since outnumbered the applications for workers. The building trade has fallen off to such an extent thai us many as 24 carpenters, 26 painters, and several in other branches of the building trade have registered their names for work in one day There does not appear to be so many unemployed tradesmen about at present, but that is due largely to the fact that a number have left for the Commonwealth, with the hope of obtaining work there ; yet there are still 20 carpenters signing the out-of-eniployment book daily. Unskilled Labour. Since July, 1908, owing to the completion of work on the North Island Main Trunk Railway, and from other causes, men began to flock into town, making for a time a considerable number of men unemployed. A certain amount of agitation was caused by means of " unemployed " meetings, but, notwithstanding this, only a small number registered their names on our books. The position was relieved when the Public Works Department transferred its operations to a certain cxtenl from the Main Trunk line to the North Auckland Railway line : yet we have had more men calling since that date than we have been able to provide work for. During the year 1908 9 the number of men sent to work from this office was 2,250- viz.. 378 married men with 1,184 dependent on them, and 1,872 single men. 1,422 were sent to railway and other Government works and 828 to private work. T would draw attention here to the preponderance of single men assisted as against married men (being about five to one), as an indication that the fallingoff in the demand for unskilled labour has not fortunately so far very seriously affected the married worker. The City Council will shortly be employing a number of men on their drainage and other works, which will no doubt relieve the somewhat congested condition of the labour market. Factories Act. This Act is working very smoothly. There is very little attempt at evasion of its provisions, and where breaches do occur they are generally of the minor order. There are many reasons to advance for the success of this Act, the chief of which is that both employers and employees are alive to the advantages they receive under the Act, and so safeguard them ; and also because so many persons employed in factories are working directly under awards of the Arbitration Court, which cover some of the provisions of the Act. During the first quarter of the year our factories were busily employed, but since then the volume of trade has fallen off very considerably, with the result that for thegreater part of the year our factories have been running slack. This slackness has not been confined to anyparticular trade, but has been very general. In some cases the hands have been retrenched, in other cases they have been obliged to work short time. It is pleasing to note, however, that employers speak very assuringly of an early return to their former active condition. We have this year registered 1,502 factories, employing 12,903 persons —that is, 9,3(i(i males and 3,537 females. This constitutes a record for this district, being an increase of 52 factories, employing 550 persons, over last year's returns. Permits to young persons to work in factories, under sections 28 and 29, have been issued to 536 persons—namely, 283 boys and 253 girls. Care is taken to have the ages verified by the constituted authorities, and the school standard certificates produced. There is a decrease of 43 permits issued from last year's return, which is explained by the fact that there has not been the demand for young workers during the latter part of the year that has usually existed. Overtime. —There has been a considerable falling-off in the volume of overtime (94.781 hours) worked this year. 1,271 men have worked 58,107 hours, and 1,461 women and boys have worked 36,674 hours, being 1,193 less persons working 33,969 less hours than for last year. The falling-off is almost entirely in the clothing (factory) branch of the trade. It will be remembered that during the year 1907 8 there was some difficulty in securing workers in that branch of trade, consequently the work had to be done by working overtime. Accidents. —Two hundred and sixteen accidents have been reported during the year ; 21 were of a more or less serious nature, amongst which a butcher got entangled in the gear of a sausage-machine, and had his right arm broken and a few minor injuries ; he attempted to adjust a belt while the engine was running at full speed. A boy engaged in feeding a tile-making machine incautiously put his hand into the hopper, and lost his left arm. A yardman was stacking timber, when a quantity of timber fell on him, injuring him internally. A lad working at a biscuit-machine was told to clean out under the machine ; he attempted to do so while the machine was in motion, with the result that his clothes caught in the machinery, and he was'badly bruised and three ribs were broken. The remainder were of a slight nature, consisting of cuts and bruises incidental to factory life where machinery is employed, and necessitating a short absence from work. All accidents are carefully inquired into, and where anything can be done by way of guarding machines to minimise accidents, it is done. Prosecutions. —There were 9 prosecutions during the year, and a conviction and penalty were secured in each case.

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Shops and Offices Act. This Act is working very satisfactorily. There is practically no opposition to its provisions. 1,233 shops, in which were engaged 3,020 employees and 1,220 employers, were placed on the register during the year. Overtime worked has not varied much from last year, 638 persons having worked 9,896 hours — i.e., 276 males worked 4,584 hours, and 362 females have worked 3,312 hours. Prosecutions. —During the year there were 20 cases brought before the Court. Twelve convictions were secured, and 8 cases were dismissed; these latter include 7 cases brought against chemists for keeping their shops open later than the hour fixed by requisition during " Fleet week." The Court held that the breach occurred under exceptional circumstances, and dismissed the cases. In the other case the evidence was conflicting. Servants' Registry Offices Act. This Act has worked satisfactorily during the year. We have not experienced any difficulty in administering it, and have received very few complaints, all of which proved groundless when investigated. There are 31 offices registered in the city and suburbs. Legislature Act. It was complained (hat a joinery firm refused to grant time, off for their men to record their \;>t"s on genera] election day; proceedings were taken, and the firm was fined £1 with £1 10s. costs. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. This Act is working as satisfactorily as can reasonably be expected. The work done from this office extends over the whole of the Northern Industrial District, where 71 awards of the Court of Arbitration and industrial agreements are in force governing the industrial relations between a large proportion of the employers and workers in the district. Where the awards extend over such a large field as is comprised in the Northern Industrial District, visits of inspection to the country are frequently necessary, and in this connection visits have been made to the Northern Wairoa, Kaipara, Whangarei, Northern Mines, Rotorua, and the Waikato, to which districts some of the Auckland awards extend, in addition to local awards that are in force, in the different localities ; and, taking into consideration the number of awards and the number of persons working under them, there are very few breaches of awards committed, and it is very satisfactory to find that an earnest endeavour is generally made to adhere loyally to the awards made by the Court of Arbitration to regulate the industries concerned. The new conditions (providing, amongst other things, for enforcement cases to be taken in the Stipendiary Magistrates' Courts) brought into force by the amended Act of last year have not had sufficient trial in this district to enable one to judge of their advantage yet. Section 58 of the amendment, requiring all parties to an award to keep a wage and overtime book in the form provided in regulation form 1-42, a specimen page of which, with a copy of the award, has been sent to employers, seems to be the least observed, as many employers are keeping to their old methods, and are thereby rendering themselves liable to a heavy penalty for a breach of the Act for not keeping a proper wages-book, and also for failing to post in a conspicuous place in the factory or premises a copy of the award, where it may be seen by the workers. During the year there have been 556 alleged breaches reported, including those discovered by the Inspector. Of those, 155 were filed as applications for enforcement: penalties were inflicted in 45 cases, breach recorded in 29 cases, 20 cases were treated as interpretation, 12 cases were withdrawn, and the remainder were dismissed for various reasons. In 56 cases arrears of wages were promptly paid, and no further action was taken. 345 other cases were investigated in which no breach or ground for complaint was discovered. Very many of these complaints have arisen through ignorance of the parties of the provisions of the awards they have been working under, but now that the awards have been so widely distributed, the plea of ignorance will cease to be a valid excuse with the Court. One matter causing some difficulty in respect to enforcements is in procuring evidence. The fear of offending employers sometimes causes witnesses subpoened by the Department to give hostile evidence, while the defendants' witnesses may give evidence freely and fearlessly to their own advantage, with the result that a strong case for the plaintiff may be made to appear a frivolous one for -cant of the evidence that was promised before proceedings were commenced. There is also a reluctance on the part of the Magistrate's Court to grant witnesses' expenses, even in cases where the witness loses wages by attending the Court. This helps to make it more difficult to procure the necessary evidence that should be given at the hearing of the cases. Conclusion. I have to thank Dr. Furdy and the officers of the Public Health Department for the ready manner in which they have given their assistance when asked for, and for their uniform courtesy on such occasions. In conclusion, I have to express my hearty thanks to the members of the staff for the manner in which they one and all have attended to their various duties during the year. 1 have, &c, James Shaxauhan, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector in Charge.

WELLINGTON. Sir, Department of Labour, Wellington, 14th April, 1901). During the year ending the 31st March last trade generally has not been so good as for the preceding year, although from a manufacturer's point of view it cannot be said to have been bad. Some trades have been busy, and quite on a par with last year, while others have been slack. The building trades have been exceedingly slack, although towards the end of the year an improvement has been shown. This slackness is particularly noticeable in the suburbs, where building operations have been practically at a standstill.

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The painting trades were very slack in the early part of the year, but towards the end a decided improvement]was shown, which from all accounts is likely to continue. The engineering trades were also slack, as were the furniture trades, the latter especially so. On the other hand, bootmaking has been busy, so also have dressmaking, millinery, and tailoring, and in the dressmaking trade a difficulty in getting competent hands has again been experienced. The various retail trades have shown very little alteration, and have been quite on a par with the previous year. A general improvement in almost all trades is now being experienced, and employers are a little more hopeful for the future. Factories Act. Little or no difficulty has been experienced in carrying out the provisions of this Act. Employers and workers have long since realised the necessity for compliance with the Act, and a general desire is evidenced by all concerned to see its provisions, carried out. Very few offences have been committed, and these have principally been in respect to wages —where, for instance, a mistake had been made as to when increases were due or in respect to payment for holidays. In each case back wages were readily paid up by the employers without reference to the Court, the requirements and comfort of the workers are always'considered by employers, and in all new factories—a large number of which have been erected during the year —any suggestions made by the Department's officers are, with very few exceptions, readily carried out. There were 1,030 factories registered during the year, as against J, 057 for the previous year, a. reduction of 27 factories. There were 9,312 persons engaged — 6,784 males and 2,528 females--as against 9,198 employed—6,663 males and 2,535 females —for the previous year, an increase of 114 workers. The total wages paid during the year amounted to £784,177, as against £702,397 for the previous year, an increase of £81,780. The principal increases in wages paid in the various trades are as follows :—

The decrease in the number of factories registered is mainly accounted for by the slackness in the building trades. A number of small builders have had to close their factories, or to so shorten hands that they ceased to be factories within the meaning of the Act. Only 78 builders were registered during the year, as against 85 for the previous year. The total amount of wages paid, however, exceeded the previous year by £1,490. A number of dressmakers also ceased to employ hands, and although this trade has not been slack, yet the small places were compelled to close down, the trade apparently going to the larger firms. Only 77 of these were registered, as against 93 for the previous year. Other trades showing a decrease in the number of factories registered are : Blacksmithing, 4 ; boot-repairing, 6 ; cycle and motor repairing, 3 ; cabinetmaking, 4 ; laundry-work, 5. Other trades show a slight increase, which brings up the total to within 27 of last year. Certificates of fitness to young persons to work in factories were issued as follows : 93 boys and 183 girls. Overtime. —The overtime worked during the year has again been excessive. This has chiefly been worked in the clothing trades, where in many instances a shortage of labour has been experienced. In some cases the full amount of overtime allowed by the Act has been worked. 1,037 persons have worked 150,383 hours—viz., 2,217 males over sixteen have worked 113,797 hours, and 1,820 boys and females have worked 36,586 hours.Accidents. —There were 87 accidents in factories during the year, none of which, however, were of a very serious nature, and in most cases the machinery where such accidents occurred was not at fault. Care has been taken in all factories where machinery is used to see that it is guarded against accident, and in all cases the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act has been explained to the workers injured.

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Shops and Offices Act. This Act continues, with few exceptions, to work satisfactorily, and very little difficulty is experienced in enforcing its provisions. In my report of last year reference was made to section 25, subsection (8) of the Act, prohibiting the occupier of any shop who sells tobacco, cigars, and cigarettes from selling such articles|after the hour fixed jf by a requisitioiij(drawn up by a majority of the shopkeepers themselves, a,nd gazetted) for closing tobacconist's shops. In my opinion this amendment was very necessary, in justice to the tobacconists required to close, but it should be made to apply to all trades— for example, a confectioner who sells a small line of groceries may continue to sell such groceries after the hour fixed by requisition (where such exists) for closing grocers' shops, or a grocer who sells ironmongery may do so after the hour fixed for closing of ironmongers' shops. Section 23, providing for a weekly half-holiday for all hotel-assistants, has been an advantage to them, although some hotelkeepers adopted many means of evading the provision, and thereby deprived their assistants from getting their weekly half-holiday. Such a provision as this is somewhat difficult to enforce as no day is fixed, and the 'employer can give any day each week he chooses. Further difficulty is experienced in the fact that employees, naturally enough no doubt, in most cases do not care to complain or give evidence if the half-holiday is not given. However, I think it may be said that the Act in this respect is fairly well complied with. Some little difficulty has been experienced in regard to the closing of shops under requisition punctually, and in order to see that this requirement is carried out the Department's officials have to be continually on the alert, especially as there are so many different times for closing in the various trades ranging from 6 till 10 p.m. There were 1,162 shops entered on the register during the year, in which wore engaged 1,588 male and 693 female assistants and 1,256 employers. Servants' Registry Offices Act. There are 15 servants' registry-offices registered under this Act. Keepers of these places arc desirous of observing the law, and no difficulty is therefore experienced in seeing that the provisions of the Act are carried out. Complaints are occasionally received from servants who are found situations, who have accepted and paid for same, and who afterwards refuse to take them. These persons usually want their fee back, no doubt on the ground that the positions offered are not satisfactory, and if it is refused they come to the Department with a complaint. Inquiries are made, and in any case where hardship seems to have occurred we endeavour to adjust matters. The licensees of these offices at first took exception to the amended scale of fees chargeable, but they are now charging employers for finding them servants, and, although the fee payable by the servants is reduced by one half, the fee charged to the employer compensates for this. Under the old scale the employer was usually not charged a fee at all, and the servant was charged double what they are now. I have, &c, C. B. Aldridue, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.

Sir, — Department of Labour, Wellington, 14th April, 1909. I have the honour to forward herewith my report for the year ending 31st March, 1909, of the administration of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, and also of the various awards and industrial agreements in force in the City of Wellington and suburbs. The amendment passed last year providing that cases of alleged breaches of awards may be heard by Magistrates has proved a great improvement in one respect —namely, that the delays that were such a disappointing feature previously do not now occur, and the cases arc heard while the facts are fresh and all the evidence available. The provision that all employers bound by awards must keep a wages and overtime book will asobe of great assistance in the administration of the Act. During the course of my investigations I have been surprised at the number of business nien who keep their wages-book in a very perfunctory manner, and in some cases have not kept a wages-book at all. simply entering the wages paid in a lump sum in their cash-book. Under these circumstances it has been difficult, if not impossible, to get at the facts of any particular case. This sort of thing cannot continue under present conditions, as any employer failing to keep a proper wages and overtime book is liable to prosecution. The year has again been a very busy one. This is clearly shown by the analysis of investigations made, a feature of which is the large number of slight breaches of awards which have been settled by the Department without recourse to the Court. These breaches were in most cases of a trivial nature, and were considered to be the result of carelessness or ignorance rather than of deliberate intent. I have, of course, met with cases where deliberate breaches have been committed, the employer taking the risk of being caught; but these have been followed by prosecutions. The preference-to-unionists provision has been very prominent during the year. The various employers' associations and many private employers have displayed some opposition to its inclusion in awards. There has been a large number of enforcement cases for breaches of this clause, and during the hearing of one of these at Wellington, in February of this year, Mr. Justice Sim said that, in any case, before employing a non-unionist, it was the duty of an employer who was bound by an award which provided for preference, to make reasonable inquiries as to whether a unionist was available. This clause is a very difficult one to administer, and it may be noted that in some recent awards -for instance, the Wellington Grocers'- —there are fresh provisions which will somewhat simplify matters. The award provides for preference on the condition (amongst others) that any member whose name is on the employment-book shall be willing and ready to accept the employment offered within twenty-four hours after notification has been given to the Labour Department by the employer that he requires such worker.

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The following tables will show.the nature of the work done: No. 1 and No. 2. It is worthy of note that in the Arbitration Court■ (> I convictions resulted in fines amounting to £66 10s., while in the Magistrate's Conn 18 convictions resulted in fines amounting to £116. In addition to the above, there were 35 members of the Bakers' Union convicted of taking part in a strike and the Bakers' Union was convicted and fined £100 for the same offence. The circumstances of this case are of some interest. The union applied for and obtained an award. The award when made did not sat isfv the union, and the employers were approached with the object of getting improved conditions mutually agreed to. This move was not successful, and in order to force their demands upon the employers the union organized and declared a strike, with the result as mentioned above. There were also several prosecutions against persons for aiding and abetting the strike who were not employers or workers ; but the Court held that the Act did not apply to them, but only to " employers " and "workers," and the cases were dismissed. The recent amendments of the Act have fully remedied this defect. It will be seen that the largest number of enforcements under any one award was in respect to the Cooks and Waiters, there being 31 enforcements, and a total of 185 breaches and alleged breaches dealt with. There was also a sum of £101 6s. 9d. back wages collected under this award.. The next in order is Ihe Butchers, with 17 enforcements; followed by the Builders' Labourers, with 13 enforcements. _ A total of £3Hi 15s. Id. back wages has been collected during the period ;in many instances this has been for overtime, the claim for which had not been made until after the worker had been dismissed, owing perhaps to a quarrel with his employer. In some instances employees have worked for month after month without claiming overtime, and" then, upon being dismissed, have at once preferred a claim for it. The new Act has put a stop to this by debarring a worker from claiming more than three months' back wages. I may say that the summary of work here presented .does not include all the original investigations made. In connection with the work of an Inspector of Awards one comes into contact with all classes of people, most of whom are reasonable enough, but some are unreasonable. Leaving out the extremists on both sides, it may be said that the feeling pervading the industrial atmosphere is generally speaking improving in the direction of a mutual recognition of the other side, and consequently there is a fairly harmonious state of affairs existing at present. I have, &c, W. Newton, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Awards.

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Trade. Complaints Enforce- j Interpre- ; Cases settled made in Total merits. tations. j out of Court. which no Breach found. Wages recovered. < £ 8. (1. A.erated-water workers .. .. 1 Bakers .. .. . . I Bootmakers Brick and tile workers Bricklayers Builders' labourers . . . . 13 Butchers .. .. .. 17 Cooks and waiters .. . . 31 Carpenters .. • • • • '•' Coachworkers . . .. Drivers Electrical workers Engineers Furniture trades .. .. 1 Farriers General labourers Grocers .. .. ■ • 1 Letterpress-printers' machinists .. 2 Moulders Painters and decorators .. . . 5 Plasterers .. .. . • ■ 1 Plumbers .. .. . ■ 1 Saddlers .. .. .. 1 Tailoresses .. .. .. 1 Tailors Timber-yards and sawmills Tinsmiths and sheet-metal workers Typographers .. .. .. 6 Wharf labourers .. .. 1 { I "i i i •■ i 1 ! i 2 3 1 1 1 17 3 70 12 25 1 3 13 13 1 8 4 2 2 4 6 7 12 1 10 25 16 79 2; i 5 37 9 25 •) 8 18 3 24 l() II 4 5. 10 1 2 8 7 1 16 2 1 11 55 37 185 51 5 63 9 1 28 6 21 32 5 I 38 15 13 5 8 12 5 2 22 15 0 12 10 2 0 0 25 9 9 1 0 0 101 6 9 53 4 0 14 5 3 18 10 0 4 13 0 0 9 6 23 13 9 0 16 5 0 '.i 0 3 2 3 0 3 6 4 4 10 0 10 8 12 18 0 46 7 9 2 17 10 I Totals .. .. 92 13 199 361 065 316 15 1

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. Sir, — Department of Labour, Wellington, 14th April, 1909. I have the honour to submit, for your information, my report as follows for the year ending the 31st March, 1909 :— During the period under review I have visited the factories throughout various parts of the Dominion where women workers are employed, and have found that almost without exception the provisions of the Factories Act have been well observed by those carrying on business which brings them within the scope of this Act. It is also satisfactory to state that, whenever it has been necessary to order improvement in the conditions under which the work was conducted, I have found employers quite willing to comply with my requests. During the year I have given close attention to the question of overtime generally, and more especially as to the extent to which the provisions governing the issue of overtime permits for women and young persons are adhered to. I find that they have been satisfactorily complied with. I have not detected any instance of workers suffering in health in any way through being ('ailed upon to work the additional time allowed by permit. In some instances I considered the workrooms visited were not sufficiently heated in view of the extremely cold weather so frequently experienced in winter. On attention being called to the matter the conditions were at once improved. I am able to say, speaking of the factories and workrooms of the Dominion as a whole, that the general conditions for those working in them were never in a more satisfactory state as regards lighting, heating, ventilation, and general sanitary arrangements. Strict attention and supervision have been exercised in the matter of the rates and also under the various awards of the Arbitration Court covering trades where women are employed. Under the Cooks and Waiters' awards a large number of hotels, restaurants, and tea-rooms have recently been visited, and careful inquiry made into the matter of wages, hours, sleeping-accommodation, &c, with satisfactory results. Shops and Offices Act. • This Act has worked satisfactorily throughout the year. There are only one or two of its provisions which there is any difficulty in getting duly observed. One is the clause relating to seating-accommo-dation for assistants. Some employers point to the chairs on the customers' side of the counter, and say that the girls are free to use these when there is not a rush of work on ; while, on the other hand. assistants often say that if caught sitting down in these chairs they wou'd be discharged. Another difficulty is as regards the payment for overtime. Many employers, when engaging assistants,.hold out as an inducement a system of bonuses on sales as a means of adding to salary. This system is no doubt a satisfactory one in principle, but when overtime is worked, and an Inspector of this Department has occasion to inquire into the question of payment for same, he finds that the sums

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Award. Total Cases filed. i lonvicted. Dismissed. With- „. drawn. F,nes - ( 'ourt of Arbil; I 'ration. £ s. d. Aerated-water workers Bakers Butchers Building-trades' labourers Carpenters Cooks and waiters Grocers Letterpress-printers' machinists .. Painters j Plasterers Saddlers Tailoresees Typographers Wharf labourers 1 1 11 9 9 27 1 2 3 I 1 J 6 1 1 I II 4 2 9 26 1 I I 3 I 1 .. i I 3 2 I 5 0 0 13 K) 0 3 4 0 0 8 0 0 1 22 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 n 64 5 5 66 10 0 i Magistrate's C( \mrt. Builders' labourers Butchers Cooks and waiters Furniture trades Painters Plumbers 4 6 4 " 1 2 1 4 ! !■.-:: l 2 l ■; .'53 0 0 35 10 0 14 10 0 10 0 0 13 0 0 10 0 0 33 0 35 10 14 10 10 0 13 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 is 116 0 0

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paid as bonuses are frequently put forward by employers as having been paid in order to cover overtime, while the employees have been under the impression that the bonuses were payable for their work during ordinary working-hours. This difficulty could to some extent be got over by means of wage and time book similar to that required for factories, when particulars as to the hours worked and how overtime is computed would be required. Servants' Registry Offices Act. As far as the inquiries I have made throughout New Zealand go, this Act has worked quite smoothly during the year. Office-keepers are now well versed in its provisions, and there is little difficulty in seeing that the Act is well observed. I have, &c, M. Hawthorne, Inspector of Factories. The Chief Inspector of Factories, Department of Labour, Wellington.

CHRISTCHURCH. Sir, — Department of Labour, Christchurch, sth April, 1909. I herewith respectfully submit my report on the work of the Department in the Christchurch District for the year ending 31st March, 1909. The period under review has been a fairly prosperous one, and, notwithstanding a general stringency in the money-market during the latter part of the year, a fair volume of trade has been done. The tightness of money has, perhaps, affected the building trade more than any other, and in consequence a number of building-trade operatives have been out of employment, or have only succeeded in getting intermittent employment; but, taking the year through, a fair average wage has been earned. There is every indication, however, of a general improvement of trade, and the effect of the splendid harvest, and the recovery in the price of wool, must soon bring about a more buoyant feeling. There have been no labour troubles during the year, employers and workers showing a more conciliatory spirit in settling any dispute that has arisen, both parties realising that no good could be gained by opposing every suggestion that emanates from the opposite side. Except in a few industries, the want of additional female and boy labour has not been quite as acute as in former years. The woollen-milling industry is still flourishing, and appears to be on a yery solid foundation. Orders have not fluctuated so much as in former years, and in consequence employment has been more regular during the period, and very little overtime has been necessary. The clothing trade has made big strides, one firm having erected a large factory in which the whole of their business of tailoring, costume-making, shirtmaking, hat and cap making, and denimmaking is done. In the past these various departments were situated in buildings in different parts of the town. Opinions have been freely expressed by those in a position to judge that this factory is the most up-to-date and complete establishment of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. In the boot and shoe trade there is also a tendency on the part of occupiers to specialise more with a view to reducing the cost of production. This trade during the past few months has been languishing for want of orders, probably on account of the lateness of the season and the very fine weather, which does not conduce to good business in the boot trade. The confectionery and biscuit-making industry is steadily growing in importance, it being necessary for frequent additions to be made to these factories. The shortness of female and boy labour has necessitated a large amount of overtime being worked in this industry during the year. The local freezing-works are in full swing, and everything points to the present being a record season. The number of Chinese laundries is steadily increasing, and although these men compete with the poorer class of working-women, they have not the advantages that obtain in other cities in respect to cheap labour, as nearly all of them are the sole occupiers of the premises. There is one evil, however, that must be guarded against. I refer to the employment of females in Chinese laundries. A case came under my notice a few weeks back of a Chinaman advertising for a young girl to work in his laundry. As is well known, the premises usually occupied by the Chinese are very small, old, and rotten, and are used as a dwellinghouse and factory. Although the interior is usually kept fairly clean, the general environment is bad, inasmuch as a Chinaman often has visits from his countrymen during the day. Employment Bureau. The year has been a fairly busy one in this branch, and everything has worked smoothly. During July there was an excessive rush, caused through an agitation, but on investigation it was found that the conditions were quite misrepresented. At that time we were fortunate in having a large order on hand for the Midland Railway works, so were able to offer all of the men employment. A good many communications were received from farmers for hands, and in most cases they asked for new arrivals. Every endeavour was made to fill these positions. A lack of consideration is sometimes shown by farmers, inasmuch as they fill positions and do not take the trouble to notify the Department. This causes confusion, so before sending men on I have been compelled to make inquiries by wire or telephone to ascertain whether the place is still open. This, however, causes delay in some cases, as the farmers are often a good distance away from the telegraph office. Very few fares are lost to this office, which shows that we have, on the whole, a very good class of men here. Of course, we have

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the usual few hangers-on who will not leave town, and prefer to wait for the odd jobs in or about the city to steady work in the country. These are hard cases to deal with, and are usually to the fore when there are signs of agitation. Altogether 1,732 men were assisted to employment in the North Canterbury district. Of these, 509 were married men, with 938 dependents. Of the men assisted 488 were sent to private employment, and 1,244 to Government works. Women's Employment Bureau. The inauguration of the Women's Employment Branch has had a very beneficial effect, and has filled a long-felt want; and, although at first employers and employees were a little slow to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the Department, the good results soon became known, and employers and servants realised f hat the Government department had all the advantages and none of the disadvantages of the private registry-offices. Great care has been exercised in selecting only really good reliable girls, and this practice has been fully recognised by many employers, who now depend solely on the Department for obtaining servants. Unfortunately, the supply of servants is not nearly equal to the demand, but during the nine months this branch has been open some 605 domestics have, been found employment. A separate report is furnished by Mrs. Mitchell, the officer in charge of that branch. Factories Act. Very little difficulty has been experienced in administering this Act, occupiers generally accepting any requisition for improvements in a good spirit, realising that the interests of the factory-workers are to a great extent bound up with their own. Great changes have taken place in respect to some businesses, and the tendency of factory-owners is to endeavour to enlarge their premises to enable the whole of their workers to be brought under the one roof. Several fine factory premises have been completed during the year —these factories it is said will compare favourably with any in the Southern Hemisphere. The ventilation, lighting, sanitary, and heating arrangements are quite up to date, due regard being made to the necessary air-space ; welllighted dining-rooms, and hot-water heating-arrangements have also been provided for : one large factory even provides separate porcelain baths, with hot and cold water, for the use of their male and female employees. Of course, there are still a number of old factory premises in occupation that are not very desirable places to work in, for various reasons, some occupiers being loth to launch out in extensions, probably thinking trade hardly warrants the outlay at present. Due attention has been given to such factories in regard to air-space, ventilation, and sanitary arrangements. The law in respect to the payment of wages has been fairly well complied with without the intervention of the Department. In a few cases occupiers had failed to pay for Saturday half-holiday, or to increase wages at the proper time, or had made deductions from employees' wages for goods damaged, or had accepted a premium for teaching a youth his trade. In most of these cases, when the breach was not found to be wilful, a settlement has been effected by the payment of the amount due, the sum of £68 7s. being paid over to the workers interested. During the year 1,259 factories were registered,which have given employment to 11,554 persons — viz., 8,016 males and 3,538 females, including employers. Included in the above registrations are 21 Chinese laundries. Permits to work in factories were granted under section 28 to 535 young persons —viz., 262 to boys and 273 to girls, under the age of sixteen years. Overtime. —During the year 2,784 boys under sixteen years of age and women worked 68,496 hours overtime, and 1,366 males over sixteen years of age worked 91,675 hours, making a total of 160,172 hours overtime worked by 4,150 workers. Prosecutions. — Nine prosecutions were taken under this Act, for the following offences: 1 for occupying unregistered premises, 2 for failing to pay overtime, 2 for employing boys under sixteen years of age without first obtaining a certificate of fitness, 3 for failing to pay wages at not longer than fortnightly intervals, and one for accepting £50 as premium to teach a boy the engineering trade. Convictions were obtained in 8 cases ; 1 case of accepting a premium was dismissed on account of the information not being laid within two months of the payment of the premium. The Magistrate remarked that section 61, limiting the time for commencing proceedings, should really not apply to such cases. The employer gave the Court an assurance that the premium would be at once refunded. One other case was also dismissed by the Magistrate, but on an appeal being taken to the Supreme Court the appeal was upheld, with £5 ss. costs. Accidents. —During the year there were 135 accidents in factories, fortunately none of a serious nature. Inquiries were made in every case, with a view to ascertaining the cause of accidents, and also with a view to providing a remedy, if possible, to prevent accidents in future. Very few safeguards were recommended, as nearly the whole of the accidents were caused through workers misjudging distances ; leaving their fingers under stamping, nipping, stitching, or punching machines ; putting them too close to planing-machines, circular-saws, &c and getting their fingers lacerated or crushed ; several strained themselves by lifting heavy material, and a number had their feet crushed or bruised through heavy material falling on them. [The most serious oases are reported elsewhere in this report (see " Accidents ").] Shops and Offices Act. I am pleased to say that this Act is looked upon favourably by many employers as well as the shop-assistants, and, except in respect to the controversy as to which is the most suitable day of the week for the half-holiday, seems to give general satisfaction. Advantage is being taken of the pro-

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vision in section 17 of the Act to take a poll of the electors with a view to appointing Saturday as the statutory closing-day. The general opinion of shopkeepers seems favourable to the present day (Thursday), although many seem favourable to Saturday, if there were no exemptions, and the holiday was made universal. There is a movement on foot amongst the occupiers of shops in several trades to take advantage of section 25 of the Act and limit the hours for doing business, and several " Requisitions " are now in circulation, drawn up by a majority of the shopkeepers in the respective trades, with the object of fixing the time for closing. • At the present time there are seven trades which have adopted the early-closing movement provided for in section 25—viz., jewellers, chemists, boot and shoe dealers, and cycle-dealers of Christchurcli City ; grocers and storekeepers of New Brighton : grocers and storekeepers of Sumner ; and general storekeepers of Riccarton Road district. These regulations are generally observed without much # difficulty, although, of course, there are those who are bad timekeepers, and who are surprised when they are reminded of closing-hour, &c. The administration of this Act generally has given very little trouble, and, although there have been rather a large number of prosecutions, it must be remembered that breaches are more easily detected under this Act than under some others. 1,350 shops are on the register in this district, in which 2,4-82 assistants are engaged —viz., 1,750 males and 732 females, there being also 1,416 employers. It is to be hoped that the Legislature will provide in any future amendment of the Act for the compulsory keeping of time and wages books, which would materially assist Inspectors in ascertaining the actual time worked mi each day by the assistants. I think, also, that some provision should be made in any future amendment making it compulsory for shopkeepers carrying on business on a floor above the ground floor to provide efficient fire-escapes, as in the event of any outbreak of fire there is danger of great loss of life, not only amongst the assistants, but the customers also. Due attention has been paid to the sanitary condition of shops, especially in regard to separate conveniences for male and females ; and also in respect to the seating-accommodation. During the year 1 received a number of complaints re the long hours worked in the wholesale warehouses, but, unfortunately, such places are especially exempted from the operations of the Act. so 1 was unable to alleviate the conditions of the employees. Overtime,. —A limited amount of overtime has been worked in shops. The provision in the Act lor compulsory payment of time and a half for all overtime worked has had a good effect. Altogether I.(HK) shop-assistants —viz., 741 males and 259 females —worked 10,270 hours. Prosecutions. —lt has been necessary to take 53 cases before the Court for breaches of this Act ; 52 convictions were obtained, and one case was dismissed. The following is a summary of the breaches : 4 for employing assistants for more than fifty-two hours per week, 3 for failing to pay assistants for overtime worked, 3 for employing assistants for more than eleven hours, 5 for failing to close on statutory closing-day, 5 for failing to close in accordance with requisition of the trade, 5 for failing to grant hotelassistants' a half-holiday, 14 for employing assistants after the prescribed time, 9 for employing assistants on statutory closing-day, 2 for delivering goods on statutory holiday. (For particulars, see " Legal Decisions.'*) Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. The administration of this Act and its awards entails an immense amount of work on the part of Inspectors and others. Many of the unions have banded together, however, and have adopted the practice of employing a salaried secretary. I find that where the employers and employees are properly organized I here is"less wilful breaking of an award or agreement, and it is generally found that employers and workers alike have very little sympathy for those detected in committing breaches. The Amendment Act of 1908, giving Magistrates power to hear enforcement cases, has enabled breaches to be adjudicated upon within a reasonable time of the committal of the offence, and witnesses and others are better able to remember more fully any particulars in regard to the breaches. During the year 399 complaints by secretaries and others have been inquired into, in addition to the usual inquiry that is made during factory-inspection, and it has been found necessary to take 110 cases of breaches of award before the Court—72 against the employers and 38 against the employees the Department getting judgment in 104 cases, 5 being dismissed, and 1 judgment still reserved. Of the 5 cases dismissed, at least 2 of them were taken to obtain an interpretation of the Court. Thirty-three cases were settled by the Department by the payment of arrears of wages, amounting to £97 : a lid of the remaining complaints many were very trivial and were at once corrected, or no offence had been committed. The provision of the Act making it compulsory for occupiers of factories and shops to keep posted up in a conspicuous position a copy of the award governing their trade, and also the provision providing for the keeping of wages and overtime books, must have a very beneficial effect, enabling workers, whether members of the union or not, to peruse the conditions under which they are required to work, and enabling Inspectors to ascertain more correctly what are the wages being paid to the various employees. During the year a number of complaints were made by unions re the employment of members of occupier's family, &c, in contravention of the award, and of the failure of some employers to indenture their own sons as apprentices. Fortunately, we have been able to settle these matters amicably ; but, although there are always two sides -to a question, it seems somewhat hard that an employer should be compelled to indenture his son, or to employ some other person in preference to his son, or riskbeing brought before the Court for failing to give preference to unionists, or to pay the minimum wage, &C. naturally enough consider that members of their families under the age of twenty-one years should be exempt from the operations of any award.

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Summary of Cases taken before, the Court. Employers— Number. Paying less than the minimum wage . . .. .. . . 40 Failing to indenture apprentices .. .. . . . . .. 9 Employing an unfair proportion of apprentices .. .. 3 Failing to give preference to unionists .. .. . . .. 6 Failing to pay overtime .. .. .. • • ■ • . . 1 Failing to provide apprentice employed on country work with board and lodging Failing to notify inspector of engagement of apprentice .. .. 1 Providing board and lodging for employee.. .. .. .. 1 Employing assistants later than time provided in award . . .. 6 Failing to have bespoke tailoring-work made up on own premises .. 1 Employing unfair proportion of youths .. .. ... Paying a smaller wage than provided in permit .. .. .. 1 Failing to pay drivers for certain Sunday work .. .. .. 1 — 72 Workers — Accepting less than the award rates . . . . . . . . 23 Failing to claim overtime rates . . . . . . . . . . 5 Failing to give notice of expiry of permit .. .. .. .. 1 Working later than award hours .. .. ... .. .. 6 Leaving shearing-shed without permission . . .. Working for smaller wage than amount of permit .. .. .. 1 Leaving employment without giving proper notice .. .. . . 1 — 38 110 Servants' Registry Offices Act. Servants' registry-office keepers have observed the provisions of this Act very well indeed, except in a very few cases where a small overcharge had been made in error, and in one case which was taken before the Court. Early in the year, shortly after the alteration of the scale of fees came into force, there was a tendency on the part of servants' registry-office keepers to mulct the applicant for employment with the cost of any telegram sent to an employer in respect of such applicant. I therefore made it very clear that such charges were quite illegal, and 1 believe they were at once discontinued. There are 12 registry-office keepers in business here. The one registry-office keeper taken before the Court was fined for charging a larger fee than allowed. Workers' Dwellings Act. The building of workers'dwellings has continued, 11 additional cottages having been finished at Sydenham, making 23 for that settlement. The 6 concrete cottages in course of erection by the Department at the Walker Settlement at Addington by day-labour is creating considerable interest here, as to whether the experiment will prove an advantage in point of cost, &c, over the contract system. I have very little doubt, from the number of inquiries being made, that little difficulty will be experienced in letting these houses to good tenants as soon as they are completed. Shearers' Accommodation Act. There are very few shearing-sheds situate within the Christchurch District. In a few instances it was necessary to send Inspectors to outside districts to ascertain if requisitions for improvements made last year had been carried out, and it was found that stationholders had generally complied with any orders made ; and some of them were quite pleased, after the work was done, that their attention had been drawn to the insufficient and unsatisfactory accommodation provided. Now that many of the large estates are being cut up into smaller holdings, the accommodation to be provided should be more up to date, with modern sanitary conveniences—hot water, bath, &c. The latter adjunct would be a boon to tired men after their hard day's work, and might, perhaps, allay some of the irritation that sometimes exists at shearing-time amongst shearers. Scaffolding Inspection Act. This Act has filled a long-felt want, and is giving general satisfaction to both employers and workers the former because the inspection of ropes, gear, and scaffolding by the Inspector acts as an extra safeguard against accidents, claims for compensation, &c. ; and the latter because they realise that their interests are being looked after also, inasmuch as all ropes, gear, ladders, &c, are tested by the Inspector, who also sees that guard-rails are erected and scaffolding properly braced. The very small number of accidents that have taken place in this district shows clearly that every care has been taken by the Inspector for the safety of the worker. During the year it has been found necessary to take 5 cases before the Court, 4 against contractors for failing to report notice of intention to erect scaffolding, and 1 for failing to report an accident. Judgmeni was given in favour of the Inspector in every case. A separate detailed report of the workdone in connection with scaffolding inspection has been made by Mr. Stringer, the Inspector of Scaffolding or the district.

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General. In consequence of the expansion of the Department, the office-work has considerably increased, necessitating a considerable amount of overtime being worked by the office staff. The correspondence shows a decided increase—4,841 letters, 7,784 circulars, and 462 telegrams being sent out from this office. Before concluding my report, I wish to express my best thanks and appreciation to the officers of the District Health Department and to the officers of the City Council for the very great assistance rendered in respect to the sanitation of factory and shop premises, and also to the officers of my own staff for the valuable assistance rendered in carrying out the work of the Department during a year when stress of work required a certain amount of overtime. I have, &c, W. H. Hagger, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector in Charge.

DUNEDIN. Sir, — Department of Labour, Dunedin, 16th April, 1909. I have the honour to submit herewith, for your consideration, the annual report for this district for the year ending 31st March, 1909. Part of this time—until the end of January—it was under the jurisdiction of my predecessor, Mr. P. Hally. General. Although the year just ended has been the first for some time in which a check has been apparent in the state of prosperity which had been so well sustained throughout the Dominion, it is gratifying to have to record that any falling-off from this position has not been very marked in this district. Indiscriminate speculation in real estate, which has been evident in some parts of the Dominion, does not appear to have obtained here. This restriction to legitimate business has had its good results, and the stringency of the money-market has not had the effect which would otherwise have taken place. A consequence of this is that the usual progress of works and improvements in this city has not been hampered, and workers have accordingly been fairly constantly employed throughout the year. It can therefore be safely said that the year, in respect to labour generally, has been a satisfactory one. Confirmation of this is at once shown by there having been no great dearth of employment for workers, besides the fact that considerable overtime has been worked during the year. Agricultural operations have been extensive, and, notwithstanding the heavy snowfall experienced, stock conditions were also very satisfactory. In the coal-mines in the district employment has been f airly regular. The closing of one mine owing to prevalence of firedamp for a time rendered a number of workers idle ; yet, withal, labour conditions in the past year generally compare more than favourably with those of the previous one. Right through to the last quarter of the year a considerable amount of building has gone on, although, owing principally to the influx of tradesmen from other centres, employment for carpenters has not been constant. Painting has also been intermittent, and at times numbers of men have been idle. A number of substantial brick buildings have been erected, and a large amount of repair and improvement work has been done. There is a fair amount of work still in progress, but future prospects are not of the brightest. Bricklayers and plasterers have been well employed ; but, as the more important contracts have been completed, the trade in their branches has been quiet for the latter portion of the year. The plumbing trade has been busy, due to the extension of the water-supply to suburban districts, and to sewerage connections. There has not been very much employment offering for stonemasons. The printing trade has been sluggish during the whole year, and employers have found extreme difficulty in keeping their regular hands employed. Joinery mills and employees connected therewith have experienced fairly normal business throughout. Depression has been somewhat marked in the engineering and iron trades, and business has been very spasmodic, and chiefly confined to repair work. It is understood that orders are coming forward for ferry-steamers, which, with other possible contracts, it is to be hoped will raise the state of trade to a much better tone. Clothing-manufacturing and woollen-milling have experienced a satisfactory year, and the output has been fully equal to that of the previous period. Boot-manufacturers state that the fortunate revival of business which occurred some few years back has been well maintained during the past year, and future prospects are good. Tailoring and dressmaking have had fairly steady trade. For unskilled labour there has been a considerable amount of employment; and during the year all capable and willing men have been able to find work. Besides the ordinary avenues of employment, a good many workers were sent to private contracts in country districts ; and the Government works in progress were mainly on the Mosgiel-Dunedin Railway duplication, the Gore-Waikaka, the Rivers-dale-Switzers, and the Catlins River - Waimahaka Railway works. During the year 3,342 applications were entered in our employment-book. In all 1.249 men were assisted to work. Of these, 877 were single men, and 372 married with 1,362 dependents. The usefulness of this branch of the Department is shown by these figures, and it should be noted that no lees than 793 of those assisted were sent to private employment. The balance (456) went to Government works. Those assisted include all classes of tradesmen, as well as farm hands and labourers.

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Factories Act. The Act has worked smoothly during the year. The class of buildings now in use, the provisions for the health and comfort of the employees, the attention to sanitary requirements, the protection against accidents, and the conditions altogether show a marked advance in comparison with previous years. I find that public opinion is very decided on such matters, and employers are, generally speaking, quite willing to act upon any suggestions for improvement. Up to this year the old prevailing sanitary accommodation liad not been satisfactory, but with the near completion of the new drainage system, and sewerage connections being compulsory, this defect has now almost disappeared. it has come under my notice that where new premises are erected it often occurs that, upon inspection, considerable alterations have to be effected before registration can be granted, and extra expense is thus occasioned to the occupier, which would not have been incurred had the plans of the buildings been first submitted to the Department. I consider that where any building is to be erected for factory purposes, in the interest of the factory-occupiers themselves, it should be made essential to do this. At present it is only necessary that the plans receive the approval of the local authority, and the requirements of the Factories Act.are sometimes overlooked until afterwards, with the result as above stated. During the year 1.L79 factories have been registered in Dunedin (including 30 workrooms hitherto registered in the Mosgiel district). This return shows a decrease of 22 on last year's number, and is accounted for by the fact that a number of small businesses have gone out of existence, the employers obtaining work in the larger factories. The number of workers, including employers, engaged was 10,894, as against a total of 10,541 in the previous year : 7,346 were males and 3,548 females, as against 7,181 males and 3,360 females employed in the previous year. Certificates of Fitness to work in Factories. —-With regard to certificates of fitness to young persons, I consider that, in order to avoid hardship in some cases, more discretionary powers should be given to Inspectors. It often occurs that, owing to some cause not always the fault of the parents, the young person has not passed Standard IV, and when he is over fourteen or fifteen there can be no compulsion to make him remain at school any longer ; and in some cases there would be no possibility of his reaching that standard if he were to remain till he became sixteen years of age. On the other hand, the opposite sometimes obtains. The young person reaches the school-limit of proficiency before he is fourteen. What he lacks in years is made up in the acumen his advanced education has provided him with. In such cases as these I think the Inspector should have some power to discriminate and act. Five hundred and eighty certificates of fitness have been issued, 277 to boys and 303 to girls (fourteen to sixteen years of age). 584 permits were issued in the previous year ; a reduction of four is thus shown this year. Overtime. —During the year 3,656 persons were recorded as working 200,663 hours overtime. 1,650 male workers above sixteen years of age worked 133,795 hours, whilst 2,006 women of all ages and boys under sixteen years worked 66,868 hours overtime. Compared with last year, a reduction of 231 is shown in the number of male workers over sixteen years, and a decrease of 45,573 hours in the time worked. In respect to women and boys, there is an increase of 234, who worked 5,453 more hours in this year. Accidents reported show an increase in number, there being 153 this year, against 121 in the previous year. Fortunately none were fatal, and very few indeed were more than slight. Most of them were caused by misadventure and negligence on the part of the workers. In all cases the machines or saws were shown to be safeguarded as far as was possible. The following are those with serious results. A girl, when shortening a belt of a sewing-machine, had her right hand caught and the forefinger pulled out; a man was kept to do this work, and the girl had no business to touch the belt. A lad playing with a cutting-machine in a confectionery-factory pressed the lever, and guillotined the index finger of his left hand. At a shaping-machine a man lost the fourth finger and part of two others by his hand slipping and coming under the knife. A man employed on a fleshing-machine had his right thumb drawn in, and so badly injured as to require amputation. Prosecutions during the year were few :10 cases in all were sent to Court; convictions were obtained in 5 cases, 2 cases were dismissed, and 3 withdrawn. The inspection of factories in the district throughout the year has been very complete, and the few cases for prosecutions confirm what I have previously said respecting the general willingness of occupiers to give a ready compliance with the provisions of the Act. Shops and Officks Act. During the year the Act has operated with almost entire absence of friction. There is still no compulsion under the Act for shopkeepers to keep a record of wages paid to employees. The provisions in the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act directing all shopkeepers and other parties to awards to keep a wages record is a necessary step. It would, however, be better if the Shops and Offices Act made provision compelling all shopkeepers to keep the same. Fpr the forthcoming municipal election a vigorous attempt is being made under the new provisions giving the electors the power to fix the half-holiday for shops to induce them to favour Saturday as the day of the universal half-holiday.* A certain amount of difficulty in adopting a general Saturday half-holiday is due to the custom of paying wages on Saturday at midday, and the workers, both single

* The result of the election was against Saturday, and to retain the day appointed by the city and borough councillors.

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and married, would thus suffer some inconvenience from Saturday closing. In shops and offices the pay-day varies ; but mechanics and labourers are nearly all paid on Saturday, ft seems to me that if employers could be induced to pay on some earlier day in the week the Saturday half-holiday would come naturally. For the year the number of shops in the district was 1,247, employing 1,473 males and 649 females, there being also engaged 1,276 employers ; 272 persons worked 3,801 hours overtime, as against 165 persons and 2,549 hours overtime in the previous year —a very considerable increase. There were during the year 20 prosecutions under the Act, which resulted in 16 convictions and 4 dismissals. There are still well-founded complaints of long hours in offices and warehouses. The employees in some cases, however, profess that they are satisfied with the concession they are given by way of annual leave on pay, and payment of wages during sickness. I think that these compensations still leave a balance on the wrong side of some of the employees' ledgers. Servants' Registry Offices Act. No breaches of the Act were reported during the year, and there is reason to believe that the abuses which the Act was designed to suppress have disappeared. The establishment of the Women's Employment Branch of the Department no doubt accounts for the number of registry-offices this year being 13 as compared with 20 registered last year. Industrial Conciliation and. Arbitration Act. There have not been many serious difficulties in the administration of this Act. The feeling between the employers and employed seems generally to be of a cordial character, and this will probably increase now that the new principle of conciliation under the amendment of last year has been introduced. This state of affairs has led to most of the disputes that have arisen for some months being settled by industrial agreements drawn up by the parties coming together. Credit for this is mainly due to the co-operation between the various officers of the unions and the Employers' Association. The conciliatory spirit shown in the settlement of disputes has also naturally minimised the number of breaches occurring, and in consequence there has been very little friction in the duties of enforcing the Act. There, were 279 complaints of breaches of awards during the year, of which 69 were settled out of Court by the Department, and a sum of £314 2s. was recovered in the settlement thereof. In 133 cases it was found that no breach had occurred, and the. remainder were disposed of by the Court (see tables at end). The new provision for the hearing of enforcement cases by Magistrates has facilitated our work considerably, as no unnecessary delay need now occur in waiting for the next sitting of the Arbitration Court, and, as the amendment allows for reference direct to the latter Couri in any important cases, there should be ample provisions for the proper hearing of all cases. One salient feature which I consider is wrong is that the onus of collecting penalties still rests on the Department. It would, I submit, be more satisfactory if the cases were all dealt, with and fines made recoverable under the Justices of the Peace Act. The Court officials have all the facilities for the collection of penalties, while we have no such special facilities. Another matter in connection with awards which requires consideration is that of the law governing apprentices. The Master and Apprentice Act was passed in 1865, and requires bringing into line with present-day conditions. However, the provision now made in most awards making the teaching of an apprentice the duty of the employer, and the duty of the apprentice to fulfil his term (both duties being enforceable under the award), is undoubtedly a workable one. The main difficulties in respect to enforcement in the district have occurred in connection with the coal-mining industry. In the first part of the year conditions were very unsettled. A strike of some 43 truckers took place in one of the mines, but was very short-lived, lasting but two days. It would be an advantage if a much clearer and more uniform definition could be adopted throughout the various mines as to what is a heading, level, bord, &c. While there is no basis for computing hewing-rates, the trouble will always be brewing. I am pleased to say, however, that I believe there is now a better understanding between the parties than has existed for some time. Conclusion. I must state that the very favourable report of conditions generally existing here under the various Acts and awards has, of course, resulted in a great measure from the very tactful administration of my predecessor, Mr. P. Hally, and his departure from this district, has been regretted by all parties with whom he had dealings. In conclusion, I have to thank the officers of the staff for the able manner in which they have carried out their duties. I have, &c, E. Le Cren, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector in Charge.

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Table 1.—Analysis of Investigations made under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act during the Year ending 31st March, 1909.

Table 2.—Analysis of Enforcements filed under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act during the Year ending 31st March, 1909.

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v , ; t . Oases ' Complaints made Total a —'*■■ ■Sγ re*- "j* 4 "* R fa T? hno H xnvratiga - of Court. Brea >h found. tions. I ± : L ... I Arrears recovered and disbursed to Payees. Bakers .... 7 .. 8 7 22 Bootmakers . . ' 2 .. 1 (i |9 Butchers.. .. j 2 .. 1 U 14 Boilermakers .. ' . . .. .. 1 1 Boxmakers .... 1 2 1 4 Brassfinishers .... .. 1 3 4 Carters .. .. 2 ... 4 20 26 Carpenters .. 2 .. 8 18 28 Coal-miners 43 .. 14 6 63 Coaehworkers .. .. J .. .. 1 Compositors .. .. .. .. 1 1 Engine-drivers .. 2 2 2 i) 15 Engineers .... 1 .. . . 1 Flour-millers .... .. .. 1 1 Furniture ..2 .. 2 4 8 Grocers' assistants . . . . 4 8 12 Hairdressers .. j . . .. .. 4 4 I ion moulders .... 1 1 5 7 Labourers .... .. 1 2 3 Painters . . . . 1 . . .. 1 2 Plasterers .... .. .. 1 1 Plumbers .... .. 5 6 11 Range-workers .... . . .. 2 2 Sawmillers .... .. 4 1 5 Saddlers .. .... .. 2 3 5 Seamen .. . . j 2 .. .. 2 Shearers . . ..II . . . . . . 1 Tailors (shop) . . ' 3 . . 2 .. 5 „ (factories) . . 1 .. 2 3 6 Typographers . . 7 1 5 2 15 Wheelwrights ..... . . .. 1 1 Waterside-workers .. .. .. 6 6 I i i 22 |9 L4 1 4 4 26 28 63 1 1 15 1 8 12 4 7 3 2 ,! 2 5 5 2 1 5 6 15 1 6 £ s. d. 5 0 0 4 3 6 14 0 0 13 0 0 0 14 0 11 2 3 2 0 0 19 14 6 187 10 10 7 5 6 5 6 0 33 15 6 2 2 14 4 1 7 15 7 I Totals .. 75* 9 69 133 286 9 286 314 2 0 * The whole of these ppears on pages 26-28. cases were ni it dealt with by the Court during the period. A table sin iwing the year's work

Award. Total Cases filed. Convicted. Dismissed. Withdrawn. Peiiiiilics. Bakers Bootmakers Butchers Carters Carpenters Coal-miners Engine-drivers Furniture trades Painters Shearers Tailoresses Tailors 7 :: I 2 2 43 .. I 2 2 1 1 1 ..;■ 3 6 1 1 1 2 39 2 1 ] 1 1 1 1 reserved 1 3 £ B. (1. 6 0 0 3 0 0 30 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 3 0 0 1 2 1 1 1 3 2 0 0 Typographers 7 3 I I Totals .. j 75* 58 10 7 in 3 0 J I I 1

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Nos. 1, 2, and 5, Types of Accommodation provided for Shearers; No. 3, Machine Shears and Sorting-bench; No. 4, Dining-room.

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GISBORNE. Sir, — Department of Labour, Gisborne, 6th April, 1909. I have the honour to submit my report on the work of the Department in the Gisborne district for the year ending 31st March, 1909. It is very gratifying to be able to report that although during the latter portion of the year under review there has been considerable depression in many trades, still the year has been a good one. The building trade was very busy during the earlier part of the year, but during the last quarter there was very little doing, with the result that there were many carpenters either idle or working short time. Painters, bricklayers, and plumbers have been fairly well employed throughout. Freezing industry : There are two large works in the district, and the season has been a most successful one, easily constituting a record for the district. The total output from both works for the six months ended 31st March was 274,714 sheep, 151,765 lambs, and 3,500 cattle : total output, 429,979 carcases. These figures more than double those of last season, and the works will no Soubt be kept going for at least two months more. About 400 men are employed. An improvement has been made at one of the works in the motive power by the installation of a 500 B.H.P. gas-producing plant of the pressure type. Pastoralists have also had an excellent year in regard to wool returns, as evidenced by the fact that from the Ist July, 1908, to the 31st March, 1909, no less than 42,632 bales of wool and skins have been shipped from the port, as compared with 40,074 bales for the previous year. Sawmilling : This industry is only in its infancy in the district at the present time, but there are already a number of mills working, and as the railway gets closer to the bush this trade will open out, and should prove a considerable source of wealth to the district, as well as providing employment for a large number of men. Brickmaking : A new and up-to-date brickworks has been erected during the year, and is capable of turning out from 15,000 to 20,000 bricks per day. As lam informed the clay is of the best, there should be no further necessity to import this article into the district. Dairying : Dairy-farmers generally have experienced a very successful season, and the supply to the factories and depots has been better maintained than for many seasons previously. This has, of course, been due to the fact that the past season has been an exceptional one for grass. A cheesefactory has been started in the Te Arai district, and, lam informed, has been well supported. This industry should, owing to the adaptability of the district to dairying, develop into one of importance in the near future. The price obtained by farmers for milk has also been better than that obtained last year. Agricultural : This industry has been gone in for more extensively during the year under review than for any previous year in the history of the district, and I am informed that excellent returns have been obtained in both root and grain crops. During the season, although good wages were offered, harvesters were hard to obtain. Employment Bureau. This branch of the Department has been largely availed of by private employers during the year. 521 persons called in quest of employment, and of this number 107 were placed with private employers and 218 were sent to Government works. Factories Act. This Act has been well observed during the year, although one occupier was fined and several cautioned for minor breaches. The Act is now so well known that breaches are very rare, and these, as a rule, are the result of carelessness. I find that factory-owners are usually ready to carry out any reasonable suggestion. AVorkrooms are kept clean, but I have had considerable trouble during the year in regard to sanitary matters, more especially privy-accommodation, and in the absence of drainage it has been a difficult'matter to suggest improvements. However, as the town has a splendid watersupply, the matter of drainage should receive the early attention of the ratepayers. Two hundred and thirty-two factories were registered during the year, an increase of 55 on last year, and employing 1,143 male and 191 female operatives ; total, 1,334, an increase on last year of 221 males and 7 females ; total increase, 228. In this respect also the year has been a successful one, as evidenced by the great amount of overtime worked —viz., 117 females and 2 boys worked 2,635 hours, and 448 males over sixteen years of age worked 58,941 hours ; total, 61,576 hours. Accidents in Factories.-i-Fiity-nme accidents were reported during the year ; the most serious was in the case of an employee at a brickworks, who had his hand so badly crushed while removing a stone from a pug-mill that it had to be amputated. Two persons lost fingers while working planingmachines. and another lost a finger while working a circular saw. The other accidents reported ere fortunately not so serious, and may be described as unpreventable. They mostly occurred to slaughtermen engaged at the local freezing-works, who cut themselves while dressing sheep. Certificates of fitness were issued to 9 males and 10 females under sixteen years of age. Shops and Offices Act. Returns from 184 shops were collected during the year, employing 246 males and 101 females. Seventy-five males worked 2,256 hours overtime, and 45 females worked 517 hours, an increase of 597 hours on the previous year. This Act has been well observed during the year, and a caution is usually all that is necessary to insure .complete compliance. One shopkeeper was prosecuted for failing to close ; unctually and employing assistants after hours, and a small fine was inflicted,

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Most of the trades in the borough have taken advantage of the clause allowing the majority of shopkeepers to fix their own closing-hours, and the requisition has been well observed, although I have had to caution a few tradesmen eager to catch the last possible customer on a Saturday night. I think it would be a decided improvement in the Act if shopkeepers were compelled to keep over-time-books. Under present conditions, where an employer is allowed (as with hairdressers' assistants) a scope of twelve hours in which the assistant may be employed nine hours, it is a most difficult matter to detect offences, and it is usually after an employee has left his employer that we find excessive hours have been worked, the matter being reported in a spirit of revenge; whereas, were the Act brought into line with the Factories Act in regard to time and wage book, I am sure this offence would practically disappear. Servants' Registry Offices Act. There are 6 offices in this district, and all have been well conducted. Shearers' Accommodation Act. I have had a very busy time during the season inspecting the various stations in the district to see if the improvements ordered by the Department had been carried out, and in almost every instance I found that stationholders recognised their responsibility, with the result that new accommodation has been erected on a great many stations. In other cases, owing to the bad state of the roads, the time for completion has been extended by the Department, and I believe that by next season shearers will be well provided for in this respect. Two stationholders were proceeded against for failing to comply with the terms of notice re improvements. In one case the proceedings were withdrawn, as the owner undertook to have the terms of the requisition complied with at once ; and in the other the owner was ordered to have the accommodation erected within thirty days, and to pay the costs of the Department. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. There have been a number of prosecutions during the year for breaches of awards, &c, and these no doubt have had a good effect, as very few complaints are now received as to awards not being obeyed. The Amendment Act has been well received by employee and employer alike, and it is certainly an improvement to have alleged offences disposed of promptly. Before concluding, I desire to record my appreciation of the courteous treatment received from those with whom I have come in contact in my official capacity. I have, &c, D. Carmody, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. j Inspector of Factories.

NAPIEE. Sir, — Department of Labour, Napier, 20th April, 1909. I have the honour to submit, for your consideration, my annual report of the work of the Department in the Napier district for the year ending the 31st March, 1909. General. It is pleasing to report that, in comparison with the rest of the Dominion, the year just ended has been one of general prosperity in this district, and, although the money-market has been tight, there is reason for congratulation for the volume of business done. The building trades have not been so busy as during the previous year, as the following figures will show. The Borough Council granted permits for building to the total value of £67,088 for the year, as against £77,874 for the previous year. Notwithstanding the reduction, some fine shops have been erected, and substantial alterations made to many of the factories, which have been the means of providing improvements to the buildings, more especially in regard to ventilation and sanitary matters. It is also pleasing to state that the Hawke's Bay district is still progressing. During the year the Lands Department have opened up several estates for settlement, with the result that there are now 1,511 selectors, holding 881,882 acres of land, or an increase of 164 selectors, with an area of 54,428 acres. The Government have also just about completed (for closer settlement) the purchase of a large estate at Tangoio. This method of settling people on the land will add greatly to the expanding of our industries, and so, indirectly, give employment to a large number of workers. During the year the cabinetmaking trade has been very quiet, and at the present time it shows no signs of improvement. The engineering trade has had a very busy year, one firm alone working about 17,000 hours in overtime ; and this same firm had the factory] to provide more room to carry out its contracts. The leather trade has also had a fairly good run, and, while not so good as last year, the men were kept on full time with a little overtime. Factories. , The increase of factories for th,e period has been very satisfactory, there being 255 registered for the year, an increase of 25 over last year, employing 1,736 persons—viz., and 302 females —an increase of 50 persons for the period. During the year 33 certificates of fitness have been issued to young persons —viz., 11 males and 22 females.

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Overtime is still on the increase. For the period just ended 927 persons worked 50,119 hours— viz., 195 females and boys under sixteen worked 4,440 hours, and 732 males over sixteen worked 45,670 hours. This shows an increase of 14,962 hours over last year's returns. Inquiries have been made and reports forwarded in respect to 52 accidents. Fortunately, only one was of a serious nature, due in a great measure, it may be said, to the care taken under the Acts to see that all machinery, belting, &c, is properly guarded. Where I found it necessary to make suggestions for the protection of workers, employers promptly had them carried out. There have been 7 prosecutions under this Act during the year, and in each case the decision was in favour of the Department. The most important case was that in which a shopkeeper was charged with failing to affix proper labels to articles made in other than a registered factory, and for which he was convicted and fined. Shops and Offices Act. This Act works satisfactorily. During the period a majority of the hairdressers, tobacconists, drapers, mercers, tailors, and clothiers had the closing-hours in their trades fixed under section 25. Dissatisfaction has been frequently expressed by certain shopkeepers in this connection who refused to sign the requisition, but who are compelled by the majority of shopkeepers to close their shops. The number of shops in this district is 270, and it can be said that these are well conducted. The overtime worked in shops is still on the increase—l7l males worked 2,597 hours, and 51 females worked 444 hours, making a total of 3,041 hours. This shows an increase of 1,182 hours as compared with last year. There have been 12 prosecutions under this Act; 8 convictions were recorded, and the other 4 cases were withdrawn. I must refer to the necessity of provision being made in the Shops and Offices Act to make it compulsory for shopkeepers to keep wages and overtime books, which would enable the Inspector to do his work more satisfactorily. Servants' Kegistby Offices Act. There are now 4 offices duly registered, and from a close inspection I found (with one exception) the books all in good order. The only complaint I have to make is that advertisements for men wanted are kept inTthe newspapers for some time after the positions are filled. I would therefore suggest that the Act be amended to prevent workers from being misled in this way. The Industbial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. The year just passed has been a somewhat eventful one, but I am pleased to report that the two strikes that took place were only of a few hours' duration. The first was that of the Hastings Bakers' Drivers, when I was able to induce the men to resume work. The strike only lasted eight workinghours. (In this case it was found there was no breach of the Act, as no award was in force.) The second case was that of the Fellmongers at the Paki Paki Freezing-works. In this case an application was made under the amended Act for a penalty for striking, and twenty men were fined £1 each and costs. During the year I also prevented the Plasterers of Hawke's Bay from going out on strike by inducing them to refer their trouble to the Court and withdraw their ultimatum. The year has been an exceedingly busy one so far as the number of complaints of breaches, of awards, &c, inquired into is concerned, as the following figures will show :, 179 investigations were made as to alleged breaches committed ; in 56 cases no breach was disclosed, 35 cases were settled without the aid of the Court, and 105 breaches were taken before the Court; convictions were obtained in 83 cases ; 8 cases were withdrawn ; 5 dismissed ; and 3 treated as interpretations ; while the other 6 cases are awaiting the attention of the Court. Of the above number, 20 cases were awaiting the decision of the Court from last year. The total fines under the Act amounted to £144 3s. 3d. Shearers' Accommodation Act. Following on the visits made during the year 1907-8 by special Inspectors appointed by the Head Office to make a thoroughly systematic inspection of all the shearing-sheds coming under the Act in the Dominion, when many alterations or additions were ordered to be made, I visited 37 sheds in my district during the past year for the purpose of seeing that the recommendations were given effect to. In most of the cases the work was done satisfactorily, but in a few cases, owing to bad roads, &c.,-tlie farmers were unable to get the timber to the ground in time to carry out the instructions given, and in these cases the time was extended to the 31st July, 1909. Employment Bureau. During the year 436 applications were made for employment, and of this number 223 were assisted Of these, 176 were single and 47 married, having 122 persons depending on them. 159 were sent to private work, and 64 to Government employment. Conclusion. During the year I have visited, at frequent intervals, Hastings, Waipawa, Dannevirke, and many other towns in the Hawke's Bay district,^andjLam,pleased to say that generally I found the employees working in clean, comfortable, and well-ventilated workrooms.

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I cannot conclude this report without extending my sincere thanks to Dr. de Lisle, District Health Officer, for his consideration and courteous co-operation in'all matters in regard to sanitation. I have also to thank the various persons with whom my duty has brought me in contact for the consideration and courtesy shown me while carrying out my duties. I have, &c, Ernest W. F. Gohns, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. . Inspector of Factories.

NEW PLYMOUTH. Sir, — Department of Labour, New Plymouth, 20th April, 1901). I have the honour to submit, for your consideration, the annual report of this office for the year ending 31st March, 1909. Retail and Manufacturing Trades. The year just ended has, with the exception of the building and for a portion of the year the bootmaking trades, been very satisfactory. The volume of business done by the various retailers has been quite up to that of previous years, while the amount of money outstanding for goods supplied is certainly no greater than for the same period last year. This, I think, proves that, in spite of the generally acknowledged depression throughout the Dominion, the spending-power of the people of Taranaki, in so far as the necessities and comforts of life are concerned, has not been curtailed. The various building trades, including carpentering, painting, and plumbing, have been very slack indeed. Employers have been compelled to dispense with a number of good tradesmen ; most of these men, however, have shown a very commendable spirit by tackling bushfelling and general labouringwork in the country instead of hanging around the towns " waiting for something to turn up." The boot-manufacturing trade was very quiet for a few months, but it revived considerably towards the end of the year. The tailoring, dressmaking, and millinery trades have continued very busy throughout the year, the tailoring trade particularly having experienced great difficulty in obtaining sufficient female labour. One feature in connection with the tailoring trade in this district is the increasing number of boy apprentices. The supjly of journeymen ta'lors has been rapidly diminishing in proportion to the female labour employed. It is surprising that more parents do not apprentice their boys to this trade, as the wages are good, and the quantity of work required from year to year is rapidly increasing. The quantity of male labour offering is very much below the demand. The freezing and canning works at both Waitara and Patea have had a very successful season. The canning and preserving portion of the business is growing rapidly, and extensive alterations are contemplated at Waitara. At present it is a difficult matter to keep pace with the demand, owing to want of room. When the present building was erected a little over twelve months ago it was thought that it would meet all requirements for some years, but so rapidly has the business grown that the proprietors contemplate increasing the building to twice its present size. Taranaki's most important industry, cheese and butter making, has had a most satisfactory season, possibly the most satisfactory in the history of the industry. There has been only one dry spell of about six weeks —during February and March —and it did not seriously affect the milk-supply, which has been well maintained throughout the season. The quantity of milk supplied to the various factories is mucli in excess of the quantity supplied last season, and, as most of the companies sold their season's output at satisfactory prices at the beginning of the season, it is safe to assume that the operations of the various companies will prove very satisfactory to the shareholders Oil-boring operations are being steadily persevered with, but it is, of course, quite impossible to forecast the result. The shareholders in the various companies have the best wishes of all sections of the community as to the ultimate success of their venture, which it is fully acknowledged would prove of inestimable benefit to the whole community. Although there is a concensus of opinion throughout the Dominion that the incoming year will prove very lean in comparison to the years of prosperity by which it has been preceded, I do not think there is any cause for anxiety as far as Taranaki is concerned. With the exception of the building trades, the amount of business doing and offering is quite up to the standard of previous years,.and there is no apparent reason why it should not continue. It is very gratifying to report that cordial relations exist between employers and employees in all trades, and there has been no dispute or dissension of any kind. Employers have on all occasions shown a readiness to do all they can for the comfort and convenience of their employees, and the employees have shown that they appreciate this consideration. Casual Labour. The number of applications for work in any capacity has been considerably in excess of the previous year. 128 applications were received from persons outside Taranaki, while 52 applications were received from applicants from England, Scotland, Ireland, and America. 132 men were assisted to Government works and private employment. Towards the end of the year the applications for work have been much in excess of the demand, although the amount of work being done throughout the district has been quite as great as in previous years ; indeed, there has been a greater number of men employed than in some years past both upon Government and private works. The excess of applications has been due to new arrivals from other countries and men in search of work from other parts of the Dominion.

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These men seem to make a point of travelling from town to town in search of work, whereas if they could only be induced to strike out into the country while they had a few pounds, instead of sticking to the railway-line, they would have a much better chance of obtaining permanent employment; and their absence would considerably relieve the labour market, to the advantage of the casual worker who through domestic or other reasons cannot leave the towns. It is a very difficult matter to regulate the supply of casual labour in such an extensive district as Taranaki, many portions of which are almost isolated during the winter months, there being no railway or road communication. As officer in charge of the Labour Department I have made every effort to find out what men were required, and where they were wanted. Employers in the country do not seem to appreciate the advantages of this Department, many of them holding that if a man wants work he should look for it. They seem to quite lose sight of the fact that while they may be in want of labour the labourer himself may be looking for work at the other end of the province, perhaps sixty miles from where he is wanted. If application were made to this Department by both parties this difficulty would be obviated. I know the opinion is held by some people that there is any amount of farming and bushfelling work to be had in Taranaki. I have made very careful inquiries throughout the province, and I am convinced that there is more casual labour offering than there is work for. Factories. One hundred and fifty-six factories were registered in the New Plymouth district, employing 735 males and 118 females. 6,268 hours overtime was worked, 3,970 hours by men and 2,478 hours by women and boys. During the year 1,098 visits of inspection were made, 561 to factories within the New Plymouth district, and 537 to factories in other parts of the province. There have been 33 prosecutions under the Act, while a large number of complaints have been inquired into. Eight of these latter have been settled out of Court, while in the other cases no action was taken, the cases being either without foundation or of such a trivial nature that to take any action would have caused quite unnecessary irritation without accomplishing any good. There were also 2 prosecutions under the Workmen's Wages Act. Convictions were recorded in all cases. Polls have been taken under section 36 of " The Factories Act, 1908," at Patea, Eltham, Stratford, Inglewood, and Waitara to decide whether the factory holiday for women, and boys under the age of eighteen years should remain on Saturday or be observed on the day appointed for shops. In each case the electors decided in favour of the factory holiday being observed upon the same day observed by shops. A poll is to be taken in New Plymouth on the 28th April on the same question. In inspection of factories special attention has been paid to ventilation and sanitation, and the comfort and convenience of employees. Employers have always been ready to make any reasonable alterations to this end. As nearly all the towns of Taranaki have a high-pressure water-supply and sewerage system there is no difficulty over the question of sanitation, as nearly all factories are connected with the sewer. The directors of the various dairy and cheese factories, slaughtering, freezing, preserving, and coolstorage companies are to be congratulated upon the excellent state of efficiency and cleanliness maintained in their respective factories. The dairy factories throughout the province, with very few exceptions, are equipped with the most modern machinery obtainable ; the walls of the factories are painted with enamel or sanitary paint, and the machinery is kept clean and bright. The condition of the accommodation provided for the use of employees depends, however, to a great extent upon the employees themselves. Some men take a great interest in their quarters, and keep them in a clean and comfortable condition, while others, no matter what furniture or appliances they may be supplied with, do not take the least interest in their surroundings, but seem content to sleep or eat anywhere, and the idea of tidying and cleaning up their quarters does not seem to occur to them. Fortunately, there are not many of these men about the factories. lam of the opinion that the men's accommodation should be inspected by the manager of the factory at least once in each week, and that the responsibility for the cleanliness of the place should be taken in succession by the men accommodated. If the directors were to introduce such a rule, and see that it was observed, there would soon be a very noticeable improvement in the condition of the accommodation-houses occupied by some of the dairy-workers of this province. Certificates of fitness enabling young persons under the age of sixteen years to work in factories have been granted to 15 boys and 6 girls. Applications were made and refused in the cases of two boys over the age of fourteen years who had only passed the Second Standard. With the facilities afforded for education it should be an easy matter for any child to pass the Fourth Standard at fourteen years of age even in the country districts. It is to be regretted that there are even a few parents who are willing to sacrifice their children's chances in life in order to gain the few shillings the child may earn. Eight accidents have been reported during the year ; fortunately none of these were of a serious nature, and none could be attributed to faulty construction of machinery or carelessnesss of employers. In all cases the employees concerned were covered by insurance. Shops and Offices. During the year 232 shops were entered on the register. There were 811 hours overtime worked. There have been 4 prosecutions under the Act. The provisions of the Act have been very closely observed by shopkeepers, many of whom have expressed their appreciation of its provisions. A great many visits of inspection have been paid to shops throughout the province, and particular attention has been paid to sanitation, ventilation, and seating-accommodation for females, and overtime. The wages paid is in most cases much in excess of the amounts specified in the Act.

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The half-holiday is closely observed by all shops and offices, and very little overtime is worked by employees in offices. In many cases occupiers come back to work themselves. Under these circumstances the doors are kept closed. I am of the opinion that an amendment should be made in the Shops and Offices Act similar to sections 28 and 29 of the Factories Act, preventing girls or boys from working in either shops or offices unless they have passed the Fourth Standard, and are at least fourteen years of age. This would prevent the system which at present exists of employing boys before and after school. There are a large number of children employed in this way, and, although they are paid the full wages specified in the Act, it interferes with their education ; in fact, in some cases they give up school and become permanent errand-boys at twelve years of age, having only passed the Second or Third Standard. The provisions of the Act introduced last year granting a weekly half-holiday to hotel employees and restricting the sale of tobacco, cigars, and cigarettes have been closely observed. It is evident that shopkeepers appreciate the facilities afforded them by section 25 of the Shops and Offices Act allowing the majority to fix the hours of closing shops either by separate trades, a number of trades, or the whole of the shops in the particular district. In New Plymouth the drapers and clothiers, hairdressers and tobacconists, grocers, chemists, and bootmakers are all closing by separate requisitions. The whole of the shopkeepers, with the exception of those specially exempt under the Act, close by requisition at Hawera, Stratford, Inglewood, and Opunake. The hairdressers and tobacconists at Stratford are closing under separate requisition from the rest of the shopkeepers. Whereas in the past many shopkeepers kept open late at night because one of their number would persist in doing so, by taking advantage of this section of the Act the majority can compel the minority to come into line. Servants' Registry Offices Act. There are only 3 offices registered under the Act in this district. I have paid several visits of inspection to each of them during the year, and found them well conducted. I have come in contact with several employees who have obtained situations through these offices, all of whom have been treated fairly, and charged strictly in accordance with the schedule. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. No serious difficulties have arisen in this district in respect to the administration of this Act. Where irregularities have occurred they have been due to a want of knowledge of the requirements of the award or agreement, and when pointed out employers have in all cases readily complied. A great deal of time has been devoted to visiting the various factories throughout the province where awards and agreements are in force. Very few complaints have been received from employees, and of these none were of a serious nature. Conclusion. In conclusion, I desire to express my thanks to the District Health Officer and the local Inspectors for the assistance they have rendered me in carrying out my various duties. I have also to thank the employers of this district for the courteous manner in which they have met me, and for their ready compliance with my many requests. I have, &c, Harry Willis, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories. WANGANUI. Sir, — Department of Labour, Wanganui, 31st March, 1909. I have the honour to submit herewith my annual report on the working of the various Acts administered by the Labour Department, &c, during the year just ended. General. During the period under review a tightness of money has been experienced, which has had a detrimental effect upon business generally. People concerned in the building industry have perhaps felt the depression more than others, while employers in the furniture trades have generally been able to keep all their hands fully employed. The engineering trade, with the exception of repairs, has been slack. Retailers generally have complained of the shortage of ready money, and state that business has not been as good as it was during the preceding year. At the time of writing business has improved, and the prospect is brighter. A number of contracts in the building trade will be proceeded with this winter, and these alone should have a beneficial effect upon the town. Although requiring constant vigilance, the administration of the various Acts has not given much trouble, as will be seen by the scarcity of prosecutions. The various awards have also been worked without much friction. The preference clause in the various awards has perhaps caused the most difficulty. Factories. During the year 235 factories were registered, giving employment to 1,241 males and 338 females, making a total of 1,579, an increase over the preceding year of 17 factories and 110 workers. The machinery in the various factories is well guarded, and the Act is well observed.

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Twenty-seven employers worked 181 women and boys under sixteen years of age 2,966 hours overtime. 577 males over sixteen years of age worked 48,400 hours. j^ Fifty-four certificates of fitness to work in factories were issued to persons under sixteen years of age, 21 to boys and 33 to girls. Thirty-six accidents were reported, none of which were fatal, and few very serious. In each case the accident was investigated, due care being taken to ascertain whether all reasonable precautions were taken to avoid accident. The factories are generally in a healthy condition, and well ventilated. There were no prosecutions under this Act. and Offices Act. During the period 226 shops were entered on the register. Twenty-four employers worked 172 males and 80 females 4,716 hours overtime. There were 6 prosecutions under this Act, in which convictions were recorded. Servants' Registby Offices Act. Four licenses were renewed, 1 new office registered, and 1 application refused, the character of the applicant not being up to the required standard. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. During the year the Court of Arbitration held two sittings in Wanganui. At the first sitting 11 applications for enforcement were heard; 9 breaches were recorded, 1 case was dismissed, and 1 withdrawn. At the second sitting of the Court we had a clean sheet, no application for enforcement having been filed. Several minor breaches were investigated by the Department, but were settled] amicably out of Court. There were two strikes during the period—the Slaughtermen and the Tramway-workers. In each instance the disputes were speedily settled to the satisfaction of the parties. These strikers did not come within the scope of the Act, there being no award or industrial agreement in force relating to them. Labour. Unskilled labourers appear to have shared in the temporary depression, but not to the same extent as artisans in the building trade. The various local bodies have had work in hand, and tramwayconstruction absorbed a very considerable portion of localjjunskilled labour. There has been no apparent distress, but evidence is not wanting that many of the local married men were experiencing|_rather hard times, fV{ Shearers' Accommodation Act. During the shearing season an inspection of shearing-sheds was made, covering those stations where improvements or new accommodation had been ordered by the special Inspectors appointed for the purpose the previous year. With the exception of two occupiers, all the notices sent out in this distiict were found to be complied with. There was one prosecution, and judgment was given against the Department, the Magistrate being of opinion that the loft where accommodation was provided was sufficient.* The occupier has, however, consented to come into line, and has promised to comply with the Department's request, and provide the necessary accommodation before next season. Speaking generally, I believe the shearers' accommodation in this district compares very favourably with that of any other district in the Dominion. I have to express my thanks to employers and workers for the courtesy extended to me in the execution of my duties. I have, &c, W. H. McQuarters, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.

TAIHAPE. Sir, — Department of Labour, Taihape, 10th April, 1909. I respectfully submit for your information a resume of the working of the various enactments in this district for the period ending 31st March, 1909. Owing to the office, together with most of the records, being burnt on the night of the Ist March, 1909, shortly after my arrival in the district, material for supplying an interesting report was reduced to ashes. I can therefore only give a short report on the work of the year. Trades. In the case of the bootmaking, dressmaking, and tailoring trades, business has been good during the year. The building trades have not experienced any rushes, and the local supply of labour has been sufficient to meet all requirements.

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■ : Casual Labour Many men have been assisted by this office to employment, both Government and private. Factories Act. I have found the employers willing to observe the provisions of the Act. and when in doubt on any matter to submit the question for the, consideration of the Department. I have found a general desire to adhere to the Act, both in spirit and letter, and during my visits every facility is given to help the Inspector make inquiries. Shops and Offices Act. The provisions of this Act have worked satisfactorily during the period, the number of prosecutions being low. Advantage has been taken by a majority of the shopkeepers, under section 25 of the Act, to fix the closing-hours, and, as a general rule, the shopkeepers adhere to the hours without much difficulty ; in only one or two cases have warnings been necessary. I have, &c, E. T. Bailey, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories. PALMEESTON NOETH. Sir, — Department of Labour, Palmerston North, Bth April, 1909. I have the honour to submit to you|my annual report of matters coming within the jurisdiction of,the Palmerston North district office of the Department of Labour for the year ending the 31st March, 1909. General. The year just concluded, although possibly a little quieter than for many years past, cannot be said to have been in any way unsatisfactory. That prospects have been encouraging in spite of the wave of depression noticeable throughout the Dominion is evident from the fact that no less than 25 employers have received sufficient inducement to start new factories in Palmerston North, while 6 others have enlarged their staff sufficiently to necessitate a higher registration fee being paid. Skilled labour has been in fair demand, and work has been steady, although not such a large amount of overtime has been worked during the year as in past years. Not many buildings have been erected during the past year, but during the last few weeks there have been several fires, so that there are expectations that new and larger business premises will arise from the ashes, and a large amount of work may be looked for in this direction during the coming year. The engineering trade has been brisk, and more overtime has been worked in this line than in any other. Tailors, tailoresses, and dressmakers have had a busy year, and especially the two last named. One of the greatest difficulties employers have had to contend with has been a dearth of female labour, and girls are wanted in all directions. The Department has been approached on all sides by applicants for domestic servants, and a wish has been generally expressed that the female-bureau system now established in the chief centres should be extended to Palmerston North. Its success is assured. During the past few months we have had rather more unemployed calling than for many years past. Many of them have been new arrivals simply passing through, and calling at every township en route on the lookout for work. Others again have called at the office day after day. There are a few among them who really do not want work, and will not take work when offered (one refused Bs. per day), but there are many really good men whom we have found a difficulty in placing. They have been willing to go anywhere, but we have not known where to send them, although there have been statements as to a dearth of labour in some country districts. The fault lies in the fact that the employers of labour do not utilise the facilities offered by the Department. It is stated that at a recent meeting of the Farmers' Union Provincial Executive one member complained that " an unlimited amount of fencing at 10s. a day was going begging in the vicinity of his place because labourers refused to leave the town." The report also goes on to refer to another complaint of the scarcity of farm labour in another member's district. He said that a recent arrival from the Old Land, who was a good casual hand, was being besieged from all sides with work. Although such statements as these may be sometimes exaggerated, I quite believe that work is available for many men, but unless the Labour Department is notified of the requirements of employers who want fencing or farm labour done, how can we possibly know where to send the men ? It costs the employers nothing to communicate with the Department, but it means everything to the man who, perhaps with a wife and family dependent upon him, is willing to work, and looks everywhere for work, but does not know the right place to strike. In the same paper I saw also an advertisement inserted by the Engineer of a County Council : " Wanted at once ten good pick-and-shovel men." Application for the work is advertised to be made at a small settlement, houses about half a r mile apart, nine miles coach ride from a flagstation, and a few miles walk after that. The cry is that the men will not leave the towns. Is it : likely that men will go out to a place such as named in this advertisement on the chance of finding the situations filled, at the cost of two days' loss of time, and travelling-expenses ? Here again, if the

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County Council would send us a list of their requirements, we could send just the number of men required. Men certainly will not leave town on a wild-goose chase, and I am sure we cannot blame them, seeing that they have no money to risk. For the year just ended 222 persons, with 77 dependents, have applied at this office for employment, and work has been found with private employers for 124, with 73 dependents ; and 10, with 4 dependents, have been sent to Government works. 118 reduced fares, of a total value of £32 4s. 5d., have been issued to unemployed persons seeking work, and I am pleased that of this amount only £4 13s. 7d. is still outstanding, and most of this is guaranteed. During the past year the Borough Council has spent in wages £14,525, made up as follows : Tarring of footpaths, £899 ; beautifying the Square, £364 ; repairs to streets, culverts, and tree-planting, £1,791 ; carting, £994; bridges, tramways, river-protection, £1,741 ; waterworks, £1,022; sanitation and sewers, £2,384 ; reserves, esplanade, and cemetery, £485 ; new sewerage, £2,474 ; new streets, &c, £2,371 : total, £14,525. During the year the official opening of the new waterworks took place. The total cost of the works, including new concrete dam, was £26,000. This year also saw the completion of the sewerage system, which altogether necessitated an expenditure of some £56,000. The total number of building permits issued for the year was 243 ; the total value, £46,310. Of these new buildings 58 were in brick. The outlook for the current year is also promising, as already 41 building permits have been issued for work, amounting in value to £12,568. The recent tires will also necessitate the erection of one hotel and several shops, which means more work for the workers. Factories. There have been 249 factories registered at Palmerston North during the year, and 6 factories have enlarged their staff, so that re-registration became necessary. This is an increase of 25 factories over last year. The number employed has been 905 males and 234 females over sixteen, 35 males and 53 females under sixteen, or a total of 1,227. The amount paid in wages exceeds £93,000. Certificates of fitness have been issued to 53 young persons under sixteen years of age—namely, 24 males and 29 females. Overtime warrants have been issued to 28 workrooms for 151 females and boys under sixteen, to work 2,499 hours; 411 adult males have worked in 64 factories 18,352 hours. The total number of hours worked overtime was 20,851. There were 17 prosecutions under the Factories Act during the year, and convictions were recorded in each case, the fines inflicted amounting to £8 and costs £5 ss. In several other cases matters have been settled out of Court, and the sum of £153 4s. 3d. has been paid to employees through this Department. There have been 21 accidents reported during the year, but most of them were not at all serious, and in no case can the accident be said to have been due to negligence on the part of a factory-occupier or to any neglect of the provisions of the Act. Shops and Offices Act. This Act has worked very smoothly during the year, and there has been no dissatisfaction. Still, it has been found necessary to prosecute several occupiers who have been somewhat careless, and 71 cases were taken before the Stipendiary Magistrate, convictions being recorded in each case, and a total amount of £13 fines, with £6 Is. costs, being inflicted. Overtime has been worked by 70 males and 51 females, a total number of hours as follows : males, 829 ; females, 293 : total, 1,122. There are 217 shops now on the register at Palmerston North. Servants' Registry Offices Act. There are 10 servants' registry-offices licensed here, 3 of which have commenced doing business during the past year. Generally speaking, the offices are well conducted, and I can only report in favourable terms of the licensees. In two cases, however, I have had to strongly warn the occupiers for breaches of the Act in charging more than the legal fees. I have also had on more than one occasion to complain of one of them taking fees from applicants, and sending the men perhaps miles into the country, only to find the situations filled, or that the instructions given to the registry-office keeper had not been carried out, and the wrong class of man —in one case a man instead of a boy —had been sent. In each case I have compelled the registry-office keeper to refund the fee paid, together with the cost of travelling, and to pay the men for the time lost in going to and from the places to which they had been sent. There is one point about registry-offices to which I should like to draw your special attention. A man seeking work has possibly his last shilling or two left. He goes to the registry-office, and by payment of a fee he obtains a situation. The fee bjing paid, he has nothing Left wherewith to get a meal or to pay his fare to the situation. He is then frequently sent to this Department, in the hopes that he will get a railway pass. If we are not satisfied as to his bona fides, he has to either get a guarantee for the fare required, or else do the best he can, in which latter case he perhaps does nothing at all, and the registry-office keeper receives the benefit of the fee paid, and probably sends a second man after obtaining a second fee. In other instances the licensee guarantees his fare, at the same time taking an order upon the employer from the man, so that this Department not only helps the applicant for work, but is also of value to the registry-office.

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Wages Protection Act. It does not seem to be generally known that, in the absence of an agreement in writing to the contrary, and of other Acts providing otherwise, the entire amount of wages earned by or payable to any worker shall be paid to such worker at intervals of not more than one week ; and, in order to bring the matter prominently before employers, 6 cases have been brought before the Magistrate's Court, but only nominal penalties have been asked for. The fines inflicted amounted to £1, with £2 ss. costs. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. It is rather early yet to report as to the working of the latest amendment of this Act as regards enforcement cases now taken before Stipendiary Magistrates. The only unsatisfactory element that I can see at present is the want of uniformity in the matter of penalties. In one instance you find a Magistrate inflicting a penalty of £10, in another instance a Magistrate imposing £5, and again another Magistrate fixing the amount at £2 or even £I—and1—and all for similar breaches. During the year just ended 24 cases were taken before the Arbitration Court sitting at Palmerston North ; conviction was recorded in each case, and penalties amounting to £32 10s., with costs £4 12s. 4d., were inflicted. Since the new amendment of the Act has come into force (Ist January, 1909) 21 cases have been brought before the Stipendiary Magistrate. Two were dismissed and 19 convictions were recorded, with £19 fines and 16s. costs. General. Wage-books. —Both factory-owners and other parties to the various awards in force in this district express their hearty approval of the wages-books, which are being printed in the form prescribed by the Department. I can only again, for my own part, express regret that the same form of wage-book is not also compulsory as far as shops are concerned. Flax-mills. —ln spite of the low prices obtaining in London, most of the flax-mills in the Manawatu district are running. There has been a fairly plentiful supply of labour, which has been slightly augmented by men coming into the district from those northern mills which are closed down. The departmental returns show that, although there is a considerable falling-off on last season's output, the percentage of decrease is less heavy than in other districts. Conclusion. During the year when visiting factories and shops in Palmerston North and the employers' places of business affected by awards or industrial agreements, I have at all times received from the employers and the employees with whom I have come in contact every courtesy and consideration. I have also at frequent intervals visited Shannon, Levin, Feilding, Ashhurst, Pohangina, Woodville, Rongotea Foxton, Komako, and Kimbolton, and to the local Inspectors (police officers) at these"places I am much indebted for valuable help cheerfully given. * ■ I have, &c, W. J. Culver, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.

MASTERTON. Sir, — Department of Labour, Masterton, Bth April, 1909. I have the honour to submit, for your consideration, the annual report of the working of this branch of the Department for the year ended 31st March, 1909. General. It is with a feeling of regret that I have to record a considerable falling-off in the various trades, more especially in regard to the building trades, which show a very marked decrease in the number of buildings erected when compared with those of the previous year. During the period under review 62 permits for buildings, estimated to cost upwards of £19,000, were issued by the local Borough Council, as compared with 100 permits, costing fully £60,000, issued the previous year. Coach and carriage building has been normal only, whilst the furniture trade has not been up to anything like the standard experienced in recent years. All the local flax-mills have closed down indefinitely owing to the low price of fibre. The sawmilling industry, owing no doubt to lack of building operations and various causes, has been very slack, necessitating the closing-down of several mills. It is pleasing, however, to note that the dairying industry is progressing in a satisfactory manner, and, as there is still an abundance of feed, a record output of butter and cheese throughout this district is anticipated. The factories in connection with the butter and cheese making, generally speaking, are substantially built, the concrete floors and different appliances are kept clean, reflecting credit on those managing and working therein. Reports from business people go to show that trade generally has been slack during the year; there has been nothing like the amount of business turnover throughout the district;"thatj"has been previously experienced. As the different trades are more or less dependent upon one anotherjslacknese of trade creates a depressing effect upon labour. Factories Act. During the year 147 factories were registered, employing 553 males and 118 females, making a total of 671 employees, as compared with 132 factories, employing 532 males and 111 females, making a total of 643 employees, last period.

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There were 609 visits of inspection made to the different factories, to inquire into the working of the Act, and, where necessary, occupiers were instructed to make alterations ; these were carried out in a satisfactory manner without delay. When erecting new premises for factories, if intending occupiers would submit plans of the structure to the Inspector before commencing to build, a considerable amount of the alterations such as have been ordered in the past would be unnecessary, which would, of course, be an advantage to the factory-owners themselves. The general working of the provisions of this Act have been of a satisfactory nature. The factories and workrooms in this district, generally speaking, are clean and well ventilated ; attention is also paid to the sanitary arrangements, showing that employers are recognising that the success of their business considerably depends upon the comfort of their employees. Certificates of fitness to work in factories have been issued to 4 males and 6 females under the age of sixteen years, as compared with 10 males and 5 females last year. Warrants to work overtime were issued to 14 employers, with 64 women and boys, who worked 1,488 hours overtime ; while 61 adults worked 4,014 hours overtime. Nine accidents —fortunately none of a very serious nature —were reported during the year. One employer was prosecuted for failing to report an accident which occurred in his factory, and a small fine was imposed by the Stipendiary Magistrate. Shops and Offices Act. This Act has worked more smoothly than during the last year, as the different sections and provisions are more universally accepted without any undue friction. During the year 139 shopkeepers furnished returns, showing that 193 males and 81 females were employed, making a total of 274. Twenty employers applied for permits allowing 65 males and 25 females to work 1,600 hours for which overtime rates were paid. There were 2 prosecutions under this Act, and a fine and costs were imposed in each case. The shops throughout are clean, well kept, and comfortable. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. The work of administering this Act has again proved heavy. Applications for enforcement have been made in 26 cases, and 18 employers and 5 employees were fined and convictions recorded. Two cases were withdrawn, and in the case of another employee the application was dismissed. The various trades affected were builders, bakers, butchers, carpenters, printers, tailors, and tailoresses. Several visits have been made to all parts of the district —viz., Carterton, Greytown, Featherston, Martinborough, Eketahuna, and Pahiatua —for the purpose of inquiring into award cases and general matters. Servants' Kegistry Offices Act. There are 4 offices doing business in Masterton, the same number as for last year. On several occasions the books have been inspected, and were always found satisfactory. The old complaint still exists—" notices " are kept in the newspapers for persons " wanted " after the positions are filled ; registry-office keepers should see that this is remedied without further delay, as it is misleading to workers at a distance, who may consider positions plentiful owing to the continued advertisement. Shearers' Accommodation Act. The accommodation for shearers throughout this district, with but few exceptions, is of a satisfactory nature ; necessary alterations and improvements are now being attended to, so that everything may be in readiness for next season ; in some instances plans of accommodation have been submitted to this office for suggestions and approval. Labour. During the greater part of the year, owing to the general slackness, the number of applicants for employment of any description has greatly exceeded the local demand ; of the number, 64 men have been placed in Government and private employment by this branch of the Department. Conclusion. In conclusion, I wish to express my sincere appreciation of the courtesy and consideration shown to me by employers and employees alike when making inquiries of an official nature, and when administering the various laws and regulations under the control of the Department, in this district. I have, &c, J. Georgeson, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.

NELSON. Sir, — Department of Labour, Nelson, sth April, 1909. I have the honour to submit, for your information, my annual report on the work of the Department in the Nelson district for the year ending 31st March, 1909. General. The period under review has been, on the whole, very satisfactory to employers and employees alike ; although from* time to time/trade fluctuated somewhat, yet reports obtained from business people go to show that, generally speaking, good trade has been done throughout the year.

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Tradesmen employed in the various industries have practically made full time during the year, whilst in some trades a considerable amount of overtime has been worked ; this is chiefly noticeable in the dressmaking, tailoring, and fruit-preserving industries, in which young persons and women workers are chiefly employed. in the building trade throughout the vcar all branches may be said to have been fairly busy, new buildings to the value of £35,000 having been erected in the city and suburbs. Sawmilling : During the year all mills in the country districts have made fairly full time, and a steady demand for building-timber still exists. Flax-milling : Owing to the depressed state of the market, nearly all mills closed down during the early part of the year ; it is, however, satisfactory to note that, with the improvement in the price of flax, the majority of mills have again resumed work. Engineering has improved in all branches ; the work done has been chiefly in connection with mining plant and shipping. Cabinet and furnishing trades have been quite up to the standard of previous years, and employees have been kept in constant employment. Dressmakers, milliners, and tailors have had a very good year ; there has been very little slack time in these trades, whilst a, fair amount of overtime has been worked. Coachbuilding : A considerable amount of briskness has been manifested in this trade throughout the year, and, with few exceptions, employers state that more new work has been turned out than in any previous year. Fruit-preserving : This is an ever-increasing industry in the Nelson district, and employers are continually extending and improving their plant to deal with the supplies. All factories have been run at top pressure to overtake orders, owing to the scarcity of suitable hands. During the early portion of the year a considerable amount of private and public work was carried out in the city, and suitable men could easily find employment. This naturally brought a considerable number of men seeking employment into the district, but as these contracts drew to completion it became more difficult to place men in employment, as many of them would not leave town to take work in the country districts. During the year 179 men, with 196 dependents on them, were assisted by the Department to private and public works. Factories Act. Nothing unusual can be noted in connection with the operations of this Act. Visits of inspection have been made to all factories in the. district, and particular attention given to time and wage books, payment of wages, sanitation, and protection of machinery. The specimen page of time and wage book issued by the Department greatly assisted in bringing about a uniform system of books being kept in all factories. Considerable improvements have been made in many factories during the year, employers, as a rule, giving every consideration to any suggestions that would improve and better the working-conditions in their factories. The number of factories registered during the year was 271, employing 1,579 hands—viz., 1,335 males and 244 females—an increase of 15 factories on last year's return. The number of hands employed in factories shows an increase of 29 males and 3 females. Overtime. —164 warrants to work overtime were issued to 153 boys under sixteen years of age and women ; these worked 4,646 hours ; 146 males over sixteen years of age worked 3,575 hours overtime : total, 299 persons worked 8,221 hours, as against 10,108 hours worked by 282 persons last year. Accidents. —ll accidents were reported and inquired into during the year; six of these were in sawmills, the most serious resulting in the loss of thumb at second joint on left hand. The other accidents were cuts by shapers and loss of tips of fingers by saws, resulting chiefly from timber slipping on sawbench or from overconfidence in working saws. Of the other 5 accidents, 2 were in connection with gas-engines, through employees wearing loose aprons when starting engines, resulting in one case in a broken arm and in the other a severe shaking. Three accidents occurred in tinware-factories to men working stamping-machines—none of them, however, were of a very serious nature. Care has been taken to see that employees injured were acquainted with the provisions of the Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act; also, as far as practicable, to have machinery guarded so as to reduce the risk. Certificates of fitness to work in factories were issued to 39 young persons—viz., 31 boys and 8 girls. Prosecutions. —During the year 10 charges were laid under this Act, for the following offences : 7 for failing to pay wages fortnightly, 2 failing to register premises, 1 making false entries in wage-book. Nine convictions were obtained and 1 case withdrawn. Shops and Offices Act. During the year 243 shops have been placed on the register, employing 643 persons—viz., 517 males and 126 females. Saturday afternoon, which was adopted as the statutory half-holiday in the city, has apparently not given universal satisfaction, opinions being greatly divided amongst shopkeepers as to the best day for business. It has now been decided to take a poll under section 17 of the Act, which allows the electors to decide the day. The various provisions of the Act may be said to have worked fairly smoothly during the year. Warrants to work overtime were issued to 86 persons to work 1,423 hours. Prosecutions. —There were 9 cases under this Act brought before the Court during the year, as follows : 2 failing to close shop on Saturday half-holiday, 1 obstructing Inspector in execution of duty, 2 cases against hotelkeepers failing to give assistants half-holiday, 1 failing to give shop-assistant halfholiday, 1 for employing assistant for more than fifty-two hours per week. Convictions were obtained in 7 cases, and 2 cases were dismissed.

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Servants' Registry Offices Act. There are no servants' registry-offices in this district. Shearers' Accommodation Act. There are eight shearing-sheds in the district, and the accommodation for shearers, with the exception of 2 cases, is satisfactory. In one case a new accommodation-house is to be built; in the other sanitary arrangements are to be provided. These alterations will no doubt be made before shearing again commences. At the various stations visited I found everything very clean, and, as a rule, meals being taken at the homestead. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. The various awards may be said to be working smoothly in the district. During the year, however, a considerable amount of work has been required to keep employers up to their respective awards. Copies of the respective awards have been supplied to employers. This should relieve the work somewhat, and do away with any excuse for failing to comply with the terms of award, which so often has been made in the past by employers. During the year, under the new provisions of the Act, 3 cases were brought before the Stipendiary Magistrate, and conviction obtained in each case. Scaffolding Inspection Act. As Inspector of Scaffolding for the Nelson, Westland, and Marlborough districts, as well as of Factories, Awards, &c, for the Nelson district, I have made a general inspection of buildings in course of erection. (For report on scaffolding see Reports from Inspectors of Scaffolding.) I have, &c, S. Tyson, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.

GREYMOUTH. Sir, — Department of Labour, Grey mouth, 9th April, 1909. I have the honour to submit, for your consideration, my annual report on the working of the Greymouth Branch of the Department of Labour for the year ending 31st March, 1909. It is pleasing to be able to record that the period under review has been a prosperous one, notwithstanding some labour troubles that occurred in connection with the coal-mining at Blackball and quartz-mining at Reefton. The building trade was very active during the greater portion of the year, many residential and business premises having been erected ; the latter being in brick, kept bricklayers and plasterers fairly well employed, as also were the brickmaking hands. Carpentry and joinery trades were fairly busy. Plumbers, gasfitters, painters, and tinsmiths were very busy up to the close of 1908. Since then a general depression, which is having the effect of restricting operations in the building trade, has overshadowed the commercial community. The engineering trade was steady and brisk during the whole year. The tailoring, dressmaking, and millinery trades were also busy throughout the year. The coachbuilding trade was busy all the year round, and cabinetmaking and upholstery trades were very good. The retail trade was very fair, but in some lines, notably clothing, drapery, &c, not quite so good as last year. The Factories Act. During the year 143 factories were registered, employing 792 persons—namely, 650 males and 142 females. The workrooms where many of the young persons are employed are spacious and well ventilated, and are kept clean. The Act was very well observed by the employers, who have always endeavoured to comply with its provisions, and cause as little friction as possible. Overtime was worked by 80 males over sixteen years of age, who worked 8,053 hours ; and by 93 females, who worked 4,358 hours : total number of persons, 173, and hours worked 12,411. Permits were issued for 14 young persons to work in factories—namely, 10 boys and 4 girls. Six accidents were reported during the year, the most serious of which resulted in the loss of two fingers by a planing-machine. The others were chiefly cuts and contusions, all of which may be attributed to negligence on the part of the workers. In no case was defective machinery the cause of the mishap. The Shops and Offices Act. During the year there were 160 shops on the register. Overtime warrants were issued for 4 males, who worked 126 hours. Three shopkeepers were prosecuted for failing to close their shops on the statutory closing-day ; in each case a penalty was inflicted. The sanitary conditions of factories and shops are improving gradually as new premises are being constructed and old ones renovated.

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Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. The Arbitration sittings during the year, when several cases were dealt with : one case was for a breach of award, and was dismissed; and one was for breach of section 108 for dismissing worker illegally, for which a penalty of £2 was inflicted. Unskilled Labour. During the year the number of applicants seeking employment increased considerably owing to the slump timber, flax, and other industries, the number of persons registered being 1,541 — namely, 468 married and 1,073 single —with 1,196 dependents. For the same period 715 persons were found employment on the various co-operative works in the district, and many were assisted towards obtaining private employment. Exports. The exports from the Port of Greymouth for the year ending 31st March, 1909, were as follows : Timber, 43,986,671 superficial feet; sleepers, 22,548; coal, 329,320 tons 3 cwt. ; coke, 2,182 tons 16 cwt. ; wool, 1,053 bales ; gold, 73,549 oz. 13 dwt. 3 gr., value £286,706. Shippings. The number and tonnage of vessels that arrived at the Port of Greymouth during the year ending 31st March, 1909, were as follows : Steamers, 670, of 333,146 tons ; sailers, 39, of 7,814 tons. And the departures were : Steamers, 666, of 330,142 tons ; sailers, 38, of 8,033 tons. In conclusion, I desire to thank all persons with whom duty brought me into contact for the uniform courtesy shown me whilst carrying out my various duties. I have, &c, James Isdell, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.

ASHBURTON. Sir, — Department of Labour, Ashburton, 31st March, 1909. I have the honour to forward my annual report for the year ending 31st March. In my last annual report I had pleasure in stating that the building trade was in a flourishing condition ; I regret now to have to say that a few months afterwards it began to fall off, and now there is not work for a third of the men that used to be employed. Dressmakers, tailors, and .milliners have been fairly well employed during the year, but blacksmiths, engineers, tinsmiths, coachsmiths, &c, have had work of a very intermittent nature. The freezing-works, in consequence of the farmers keeping back their sheep while they had feed for them, have been hampered very much, and only in the last week have been working with a full board. The woollen-factory has, up to the present time, been busy with the hands employed, and has worked a fair amount of overtime. Factories Act. There were 119 factories registered during the year, employing 639 males and 142 females, making a total of 781. In some of these the work done has been satisfactory in volume. Accidents. —Five accidents were reported during the year, but fortunately none were serious. Sanitation. —The town is in a fairly saisfactory state in this respect. Overtime. —The amount of overtime worked during the year was —males over sixteen, 4,398 hours ; 93 females and boys, 2,242 hours : making a total of 6,640 hours. Certificates of fitness to work in factories have been issued to 8 boys and 11 girls. Shops. The number on register was 122. 1 may state that the half-holiday is well observed. During the year 438 hours overtime was worked by 24 males, and 46 hours by 11 females, a total of 484 hours. Servants' Registry-offices. There are four offices in this district; they are well conducted. Shearers' Accommodation. The sheds visited during the year were fairly satisfactory, only a few minor matters requiring to be attended to. I believe that shed-owners are alive to the fact that proper|food and accommodation for their men are necessary. In conclusion, I wish to express my thanks to all employers for the courtesy shown to me while in the execution of my various duties. I have, &c, R. S. Bean, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.

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TIMARU. Sir,— Department of Labour, Timaru, 12th April, 1909. I have the honour to submit, for your information, my annual report on the working of this branch of the Department for the year ending 31st March, 1909. General. The year just concluded has been a prosperous one for both skilled and unskilled labour. Except in the building trade during the latter part of the year, it can safely be said that no man willing to work has had cause to complain of non-employment as far as the South Canterbury district is concerned. Especially has this been the case with regard to ploughmen and farm labourers, and, owing to the high price of wheat prevailing this year, farmers are putting in a much larger area than in previous years, and, in consequence, they have been much harassed by the scarcity of labour. The number of building permits issued by the Borough Council during the year was 117, and the amount spent in buildings within the Town Belt amounted to the sum of £51,756, besides a very large sum spent on buildings in the suburbs. During the latter months of the year a " slump "in the building trade took place, and is likely to continue for some time, as it is thought this town is somewhat overbuilt. Factobies. The number of factories registered for the year was 245, an increase of 15 on last year. The underground drainage scheme is being pushed ahead, another contract for 18 miles has recently been let, and so far a good number of factories have been connected ; and I hope by the end of another year that all will be, which ought to make this one of the most healthy and sanitary towns in the Dominion. The number of persons employed in factories was 1,298 —namely, 984 males and 314 females—a small increase on last year. Fifty-seven certificates of fitness to work in factories have been issued to 39 boys and 18 girls under sixteen years of age. The amount of overtime worked in factories during the year was—ls2 adult males, 15,252 hours ; 209 boys under sixteen and females, 4,393 hours : making a total of 19,645 hours. This shows a large decrease in the amount of overtime worked as compared with last year. There were 32 accidents reported during the year. Inquiries were made, and, where necessary, instructions given to guard machinery. I regret having to report that one of these accidents terminated fatally. The others were principally of a slight character, chiefly to slaughtermen who bad either a finger or a hand cut, but who were able to return to work in the course of a few days, and in no case can any of these accidents be said to be due to the negligence on the part of the factory-occupiers. Shops and Offices Act. During the year 233 shops were entered on the register, employing 509 persons. This Act is working smoothly ; the half-holiday is rigidly observed, and the same applies in regard to assistants finishing punctually at 9 p.m. on Saturday nights. During the year warrants were issued to 186 shop-assistants, who worked 2,081 hours overtime. There were 7 cases under this' Act brought before the Court, and convictions secured in all cases. Servants' Registry Offices Act. There are only three of these offices in the district, the same number as last year, and I am pleased to report they are all well conducted and satisfactorily carrying out the requirements of the Act. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. Nothing of any great importance has arisen in respect to the administration of this Act. The amount of friction caused by the awards is gradually dying out, owing, no doubt, to the employers making themselves better acquainted with the awards they are working under. The new Act which came into force on the first of January of this year is a very great saving of time, in that we can now take the Stipendiary Magistrates in place of waiting for the Arbitration Court. During the year 15 cases, enforcements of awards, were taken before the Courts. Out of this number 7 fines were inflicted, 5 breaches were recorded, 1 case adjourned, 1 withdrawn, and 1 dismissed. Unskilled Labour. During the year 220 persons applied for employment, of whom 104 were placed on co-operative works and sent to private employers. Employment generally has been fairly plentiful during the year, with'a great scarcity of good ploughmen and farm hands. As anticipated, South Canterbury has enjoyed another good year, and with a good price offering for wheat, and wool on the up grade, the current year should be a good one. Shipping. I have again to report that the Port of Timaru has had an exceptionally busy year, although it was generally conceded in the eafly part of the year that the trade and revenue would be detrimentally affected by the unfavourable dry season ; yet, allowing for this, it has come third on the list for exports in frozen mutton. The foil o wingfreturns show the principal exports for the year: Wool, 44,869 bales ; skins, 150 bales ; frozen mutton, 598,667 carcases ; wheat, 144,505 sacks ; oats, 122,022

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sacks ; oatmeal, 2,602 sacks ; bran and sharps, 57,069 sacks ; iron, 114 tons ; beans and peas, 795 sacks ; stone, 64 tons ; fruit, 1,008 cases ; butter, 46 cases ; potatoes, 44,339 sacks ; tallow, 1,536 tons ; preserved meats, 1,308 cases ; poultry, 31 cases ; live sheep, 28 ; barley, 1,280 sacks ; flour, 117,915 sacks; general merchandise, 971 tons; hides, 411; grass-seed, 1,260 sacks; chaff, 49,122 sacks ; hay and straw, 1,081 bales : total exports and imports, 156,892 tons. In conclusion, I desire to again thank all those whom I have met in the execution of my duties for the invariable courtesy extended to me. I have, &c, P. Keddie, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.

OAMARU. Blß,— Department of Labour, Oamaru, 12th April, 1909. 1 have the honour to submit, for your information, a report upon the working of the various Acts under my supervision in this district for the year ending the 31st March, 1909; and I am pleased to say that I found all interested in carrying out the provisions of the law well disposed to assist me, employers and employees generally showing a desire to work harmoniously together. Factories. During the year 133 factories were registered, in which 819 persons worked—s72 males and 247 females ; 57 adult males worked 6,475 hours, and 247 boys and women worked 2,986 hours overtime : a total of 9,461 hours. Certificates of fitness wore issued to 17 boys and 10 girls. Two accidents) of a trivial nature were reported during the period ; the persons injured were only a couple of weeks absent from their employment. Shops. During the year returns were collected from 139 shops, in which 373 persons worked-259 males and 114 females, who worked 460 hours overtime. A good deal of attention was given to seating, ventilation, and sanitation, all of which are now in fairly satisfactory condition. Employers and employees have worked well together, and there has been very little difficulty in seeing that the Act is observed. There was one conviction worded for working a female more than the regular hours. Servants' Registry-offices. There are 5 persons registered. Shearers' Accommodation. 1 visited 11 shearing-sheds during the progress of shearing. Suggestions as to additions and improvements made cm previous occasions were found to be carried out. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration. There have not been many complaints as to breaches of awards during the year. In many instances employers having any doubt about the law have obtained advice at this office. Unskilled Labour. There have been only a few applications for work during the year. Many of the former workers of this district are now absent, some on sections of their own, and others in the North Island. I have, &c, T. (VGrady, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.

INVERCARGILL. Si i;. Department of Labour, Invercargill, 9th April, 1909. I have the honour to submit, for your information, my annual report for the year ending 31st March, 1909. The Southland District, in keeping with other parts of the Dominion, has felt the prevailing slowness in trade which set in early in the year just closed, though perhaps to a less extent than some other districts. Our factories and other means of employment show an increase m number, and the number of persons employed likewise has considerably increased. The dairy industry : This industry has again had an exceptionally good season, and there have been large and constant supplies of'milk. Feed has been abundant, and dairy stock have kept in excellent condition. The usual high standard of quality has been well maintained by the various cheese and butter factories ; good prices for both products have been realised, and the season may safely be considered a satisfactory one for all connected with this industry.

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Agricultural: There has been a splendid season, with abundant yields of well-harvested grain, and the farming community has reason to be well content with the quantity and quality of its products. Prices for some grains have fallen very low as compared with previous years, but it is confidently expected that a rise will set in early in the winter. In any case, the increased yields will more than compensate for the drop in prices. Pastoral: Pastoralists have not had such a good season as their agricultural brethren. Moist weather greatly hampered shearing operations, and the season was, especially on back-country stations, long drawn out. Prices for most classes of wool increased on closing sales of the 1908 period, but hardly came up to the high rates ruling in years previous to that. The earlier clips came into store in fine condition, and were easily quitted. Meat-freezing has been considerably affected by the dullness in the Home market. Sheep and lambs have come to hand very spasmodically, farmers evidently preferring to hold back, in the hope that prices would rise. The abundant supply of feed acted as an inducement for owners of stock to " hang on " till very late in the season, consequently killing at the different works was considerably retarded, and 1909 will probably be remembered as a very backward year so far as meat-freezing is concerned. Bush sawmilling : There was a slump in the trade early in the year, and a number of mills closed down for a short period. In most cases a fresh start was made with the new year, and all hands have been kept steadily going ever since. The demand for timber has slackened off considerably as compared with previous years, and in many cases the timber being cut is for stock purposes, in anticipation of a rush setting in. The bush is gradually getting further back from the railway-lines, and arterial roads have been necessary, thus increasing the cost of output and the price to the user. There was no increase in the number of mills operating near Invercargill during the year. Flax-milling : A little more life has been shown in this industry during the year, and several mills that had to close down for want of the raw material are now in full swing, and employing a fair number of hands. During the year there was a slight demand for experienced flax-mill hands for mills ;n the outlying district, and all men and boys having any experience had little difficulty in finding employment. The flax areas near to the road and railway-lines are gradually being stripped, and in many cases the blade-flax has to be carted long distances to the mill. Building trades : There has not been the briskness of previous years in these trades during the year just closed. The number of private residences erected has shown a decided falling-off as compared with the last ten years. The erection of some fine business blocks in Invercargill has helped, however, to keep a number of tradesmen in the different branches fully employed. Speculative building is practically dead, and anything now being built is for the immediate use of owners. Several improvements to large town buildings are mentioned, which, should they eventuate, will assist to tide over the approaching winter. In country districts building has gone on almost without intermission, many farmers having made considerable alterations and additions to their homesteads. Sash, door, and joinery factories have been kept fully employed throughout the year. Iron trades : Engineering, boilermaking, range and grate making, and agricultural-implement making have all felt the dullness which has passed over the Dominion, although in some foundries a considerable amount of overtime had to be worked to keep pace with orders. Sales for agricultural machinery was not so good as in previous years, but this may be accounted for in the main owing to the number of landowners who temporarily gave up cropping for grazing ; consequent on the fall in prices for mutton, it may be expected that a number of those now growing mutton will return to graingrowing, and a greater demand for agricultural implements set in. Plumbing and gasfitting, &c, have, in consequence of the quietness in the building trade, had a slower year than has been their experience for some time. There has, however, been enough work to keep all hands employed, and there has not been any complaint to the Department from unemployed artisans in any of the trades mentioned. Furniture trades : Cabinetmakers, upholsterers, and French-polishers have been kept steadily going throughout the year, and a fair amount of overtime was worked in the different factories. Coachbuilding : This trade, which embraces the building of coaches, carriages, wagons, and motor bodies, has had a very successful year, and all tradesmen engaged in the different branches of the trade have made full time. Boot and shoe trade : This trade has been steady throughout the year. Very little overtime has been worked, but there has been no complaint from operatives, male or female, on account of slackness. Tailoring : Trade has been good all through the year. There was more overtime worked in this trade than in any other in the district. There has been a demand for good tailors and tailoresses, and there has been no need for first-class tradespeople to be out of employment. There seems to be a decided shortage of suitable girls as apprentices to the tailoring. Dressmaking and millinery : These allied trades have been busy right through, and in both a considerable amount of overtime has been worked. Hosiery and shirt making have been kept fairly busy during the year, and there has been some demand for girls for machinery, &c. Employment Bureau. During the year 158 men were assisted to employment; of these, 122 were single, and 36 married having 112 persons depending on them. 44 were sent to private employment and 114 to Government co-operative works. In the early part of the last quarter of the year there was a brisk demand for experienced farm hands, and some difficulty was found in procuring men to fill the positions offering.

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Factories Act. The number of factories registered during the year was 315, an increase of 34 over last year's figures. Certificates of fitness to work in factories were issued under section 29 to 41 boys and 32 girls. Overtime. —The amount of overtime worked in factories by 276 males over the age of sixteen years was 22,824 hours ; and by 193 boys under sixteen years of age, and females, 10,114 hours : making a total of 32,938 hours. These figures show a considerable falling-off in the amount of overtime worked in the various industries as compared with last year. Accidents. —Twelve accidents were reported and inquired into. Six of them were machinery accidents, but none serious, consisting chiefly of cuts and bruises. No limbs were lost, and in most the time lost did not extend over a week. Half-holiday. —The law relating to the weekly half-holiday is well observed. In Invcrcargill Borough the general half-holiday for shops and factories is observed on Wednesday afternoon. In the suburbs of Invercargill Wednesday is observed by shops and Saturday by factories. This mixing of days is rather confusing, and it would be much better to have a universal closing-day for all industries than continue under the present system, especially as the suburbs are so close to the town. There is now a movement on foot for amalgamation, and should this eventuate a more satisfactory state of affairs may be established. Prosecutions. —Four charges were laid for failing to give women and boys the half-holiday, 1 for failing to keep an overtime-book, and 1 for failing to pay wages at not more than fortnightly intervals. Convictions were obtained in all but one case, which was dismissed. Shops and Offices Act. There has been little trouble in carrying out the provisions of this Act. During the year there were 13 prosecutions—s for failing to close at the proper hour, and 8 for employing assistants longer than the prescribed hours. Seven of the latter were against refreshment-room keepers. Convictions were obtained in 12 cases, and 1 was dismissed. Eeturns were collected from 302 shops, an increase of 32 over last year's returns. The amount of overtime worked in shops shows a decided falling-off as compared with last year, the number of hours worked being 1,474 —viz., 1,330 by males and 144 by females—as against 2,244 hours by males and 158 by females last year. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. A good deal of time is taken up in attending to the carrying-out of the provisions of the various awards in force in the district. The very scattered area over which some of the awards operate makes it necessary to spend days in inquiring into a single breach, especially in regard to sawmilling and golddredging. During the year there were 18 prosecutions for breaches of awards, covering tailoring, sawmilling, coal-mining, saddlery, painting, and baking. In 8 cases penalties and costs were imposed, 6 were dismissed, 3 convictions were recorded with costs, and in 1 case a conviction only was recorded. The penalties and costs imposed amounted to £24 14s. 4d. Servants' Registry Offices Act. There are 8 persons holding registry-office certificates in Invercargill, who have carried on their business in a very satisfactory manner. Cases settled out of Court. During the year the amount collected by this office on account of back wages totalled £78 Is. 10d. This covers breaches of the Factories Act, Shops and Offices Act, Typographical award, Sawmills award, Coachworkers' award, and Workmen's Wages Act. I have, &c, H. B. Bower, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.

EXTRACTS FROM REPORTS OP AGENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR.

WHANGAREI. The timber and coal industries have had a good year. Fresh coalfields have been located in the district, and according to prospects promise well. The flax trade is at present dull,.and several flax-mills have recently closed down, on account of the dullness of the market. The gum trade has of late also been dull, but is now improving. Employment generally has, however, been plentiful, the railway extension having taken up any surplus labour, and there has also been a fair demand for farm hands and bushmen.

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KAWAKAWA. The kauri-gum and timber industries have given employment to a large number of hands during the year. There are also about 360 men employed on the Opua-Grahamtown railway construction-works, and, if the number is not diminished, fifteen or eighteen months hence should see the completion of the line, which when finished must undoubtedly give an impetus to the farming, timber, and other industries in the district. It is estimated that over a hundred million superficial feet of timber will then be tapped, and the land along the line of route, which hitherto has been lying practically useless, will be made productive and much enhanced in value. There is a large Native population in this district, and it is satisfactory to be able to say that the present outlook for them seems bright, inasmuch as they have excellent maize, kumara, and potato crops. I visited some of these settlements recently, and one and all whom I have spoken to say that their crops are much better than they have had for years. On the whole, this district should therefore be in a prosperous condition.

HASTINGS. The year just ended has been one of general prosperity in this district, notwithstanding that in the latter end of 1908 money was not so plentiful as it had been. The building trade also fell off somewhat after what might be termed a slight boom. Some very fine buildings were erected in the town during 1908, several shops and offices being built in ferroconcrete. The fruit and fruit-canning industry developed considerably, and agricultural farming increased more than for years past, which was the means of employing a large number of hands, both male and female. Land-settlement also advanced considerably, thus adding to the population of this district. Almost all trades did fairly well until towards the end of last year, when business slackened off, but showed signs of improving again in March of this year. The Shops and Offices Act has worked well, with the exception of the provisions of section 25, under which a requisition of shopowners was sent forward to close all shops at 9 p.m. on Saturday nights. The prayer of the requisition was granted, but did not meet with general approval. The discontents forwarded a requisition after the lapse of six months, their requests being granted, with the result that different shops close at different hours —from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday nights. lam of opinion that the law should be amended so as to make it compulsory to close all shops at 10 p.m. on Saturday nights. Very little overtime has been worked here during the past year : this indicates the fact that employers have engaged sufficient hands to do their work during daytime. Only a few permits to young children were issued, the majority of them being for work at Frimley during fruit-picking season. I have visited nearly all the shearing-sheds in this district, and found in nearly all cases good, clean, and ample quarters, and I did not receive any complaints from shearers.

DANNEVIRKE. Sawmilling was the principal industry here a few years back, but some thirty-odd mills have disappeared, and only six now remain, and four of these are small. The lands that were held under sawmilling leases are being rapidly converted into dairy farms, and the roading, bridging, clearing, fencing, and stumping of the blocks have given employment to .all local workers, in addition to many from other parts seeking employment. I think that too large a percentage of the casual unskilled labourers coming into this district are improvident with their earnings. Were they otherwise, it would be better for both their health and comfort, and there would be fewer casual applications for temporary charitable aid. Work has been fairly plentiful during the last three months, and business has been steady, but inclined to be quiet. The town and district bear evidence of a good future.

HAWERA. There were 101 factories registered, employing 338 males and 69 females, as against 103 factories registered the previous year, employing 320 males and 81 females. 81 shops were registered, as against 79 the previous year. Twelve certificates of fitness were granted to young persons—6 males and 6 females —to work in factories, and 656 hours overtime were worked by 38 females at tailoring and dressmaking. There were 8 accidents reported, none of a serious nature. There was one prosecution under the Factories Act for failing to give employees a holiday. The various Acts have been working satisfactorily.

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The building trade has been steady 4 ur ' n g the year. Dairying has been in a flourishing state, and milking-machines are being installed and coming into general use. Milkers have been scarce, although £2 2s. and keep per week were offered. Labourers also have been generally in demand for road-making at 95., 10s., and lis. per diem. Harvest hands at Is. 6d. per hour have been similarly scarce, and bushmen very difficult to obtain. The district, generally has been in a satisfactory state throughout the year. Several large estates have been subdivided into small farms for dairying purposes, and a number of new settlers have arrived, principally from the Middle Island.

FEILDING. There are no public works of any importance going on here, and during the last few months a great number of men have passed through here, wending their way to Auckland and Wellington. During conversations I have had with some of them, I find they have for years past been almost constantly employed on the Main Trunk Railway. It seems almost incredible that these men should have been 80 improvident as not to have, saved something from their earnings ; and now when work is scarce. many of them are destitute. It has occurred to me that, as married men employed on Government works are required to contribute one-half of their wages to their wives and families, these men should have one-half of their earnings placed to their credit in the Post-Office Savings-Bank, to remain intact until they leave the work on which they are engaged. The characteristic of many of these men who have worked for years on various public works is that they will do no other work.

SHANNON. On the whole, there have been very few men unemployed in this district, although a number of swaggere have passed through. A good handy man who can milk is always in demand by the farmers, who pay fair wages to the right class of man. The sawmills are again working, and have employed a number of men. Steady business appears to be done in the following trades : drapery and grocery, saddlery, bootmaking, cycle-engineering, and butchering. The tailoring trade is slack. The building trade is reviving, as is also brickmaking. Goachbuilding is good, and blacksmiths are always kept busy. Many of the flax-mills have closed down owing to the low prices now ruling in the trade. An attempt is being made, I believe, to run some of the mills on the contract system at a lower rate than the wages provided for by the award of the Court of Arbitration, and I understand the Department is obtaining the advice of the Court as to whether work can be carried on in this way.

FEATHERSTON. From the farmer's point of view, the past year has been a prosperous one. The dairying industry especially has been most successful, the milk-supply having exceeded all past years, and the supply, which generally falls off at this time of the year, has kept up. This is accounted for by the abundance of feed brought forward by warm rains. The farmers generally are in a better position this year than last owing to the plentiful supply of feed. The milking-herds are all in good condition, and, with good grass in hand for the next month, the stock should be able to see the winter over with little hand feeding, which will be a great saving to the farmers. In the building trades all local tradesmen have had a good year ; several buildings have been erected, including a new post-office. Trades generally report good business for the year. Unskilled labour : All local unskilled labourers have had a good year.

BLENHEIM. For the greater part of the year work has been fairly plentiful, but during the latter part the supply of labour exceeded the demand. Several flax-mills which closed last year owing to the low prices ruling for fibre still remain closed. These mills when working employ a large number of hands. Skilled agricultural labourers have been eagerly inquired for, and they can always find employment in this district. Ninety-one persons applied for work during the period, and out of this number 38 were sent to private and other employment. ; The building and allied trades have been kept fairly busy during the year, and all hands have been fully employed. The various trades carried on in the district have done well, and business generally has been on a sound basis. Carriage-building, furniture, and sash and door making, cycle and motor repairing, dressmaking, and tailoring trades have all been kept steadily busy during the year.

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ALEXANDRA SOUTH. The principal source of employment here is dredging (gold), there being 23 dredges working in this district, giving employment to about 200 men. Fruit-growers in this district have had a good season, and the export of fruit is in excess of last season's. The antimony-mine is being developed ;. smelting-works are being erected for treatment of the ore. This should give employment to a good number of men.

OTHER TOWNS. Officers in the following towns have also forwarded reports stating that the various labour laws are working satisfactorily : — Northern Industrial District. Aratapu. Kihikihi. Papakura. Te Puke. Cambridge. Mangawai. Port Awanui. Thames. Coromandel. Mangonui. Pukekohe. Tologa Bay. Dargaville. Mercer. Raglan. Waihi. Hamilton. Morrinsville. Rotorua. Waikino. 11 elensville. Ngaruawahia. Russell. Waipiro Bay. Hikurangi. Ongarue. Taumarunui. Waipu. Hokianga. Opotiki. Ta.upo. Waiuku. Huntly. Otahuhu. Tauranga. Whakatane. Kaitaia. Otorohanga. Te Aroha. Whangaroa. Karangahake. Paeroa. Te Awamutu. Whitianga. Kawhia. Pahi. Te Karaka. Taranaki Industrial District. « Eltham. Manaia. Opunake. Stratford. Inglewood. Mokau. Patea. Wellington Industrial District. Ashhurst. 11 unterville. Onga Onga. Upper Hutt. Bull's. Kimbolton. Ormondville. Waipawa. Carterton. Levin. Otaki. Waipukurau. Clive. Mangaweka. Porangahau. Wairoa. Eketalyina. Martinborough. Raetihi. Waitotara. Foxton. Marton. Rongotea. Waverley. Greytown. Ohakune. Te Nui. Woodville. Marlborouyh Industrial District. Havelock. Picton. Seddon. Nelson Industrial District. Collingwood. Murchison. Takaka. Wcstland Industrial District. Brunnerton. Hokitika. Okarito. Seddonville. Denniston. Kumara. Reefton. Westport. Granity. Lyell. Ross. Canterbury Industrial District. Akaroa. Geraldine. Methven. Sheffield. Amberley. Kaikoura. Oxford. Southbridge. Cheviot. Leeston. Pleasant Point. St. Andrews. Coalgate. Lincoln. Rakaia. Temuka. Culverden. Little River. Rangiora. Waimate. Fairlie. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Arrowtown. Lawrence. Orepuki. Roxburgh. Balclutha. Lumsden. Otautau. St. Bathan's. Clinton. Mataura. Outram. Tapanui. Clyde. Middlemarch. Owaka. Waikaia. Cromwell. Milton. Palmerston South. Waikouaiti. Gore. Naseby. Pembroke. Waitahuna. Hampden. Ngapara. Queenstown. Winton. Kaitangata. Ophir. Riverton. Wyndham. Kurow.

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REPORTS FROM INSPECTORS OF SCAFFOLDING.

AUCKLAND. Sir, — Department of Labour, Auckland, 22nd April, 1909. I have the honour to submit my animal report for the year ending 31st March, 1909. The Act is working very satisfactorily ; both employers and employees appear to recognise its usefulness, and find that the work can be done with, safety when scaffolding is constructed in compliance with the regulations. The year has not been such a busy one compared with the previous year, although more notices have been received, several of which were for repairing and painters' work. Since my last year's report I have made 1,344 visits, and have received 352 notices to inspect. Some of the larger scaffoldings were in use from four to eight months, and required a great many visits to see that they were kept wedged up, and that bolts and ropes were kept tightened up. Some buildings erected were 100 ft. high, and these required first-class gear ; consequently the principal contractors now have very good plants. The new regulations compelled the contractors who preferred square timbers for scaffolding to increase the size of the standards, and most of them have procured clean Oregon pine, which makes a very good pole. Locally the chief alterations required to be made were —placing standards closer together, wedging up splices, and erecting guard-rails, fender-boards, and braces. In some cases standards below the regulation size were erected, and required to be taken down and replaced. During the year I condemned 8 scaffoldings as unsafe, and had them re-erected. Six were being erected with gear under regulation sizes, and had to be altered or reconstructed in accordance with the regulations. I have paid visits to Gisborne, Hamilton, Te Aroha, Whangarei, Pukekohe, and Huntly during the twelve months, and can say that scaffoldings in most cases were in very good order. With the exception of Gisborne, the country contracts visited were taken by Auckland contractors, consequently they understood what was required. I may state that one of the principal painters of Auckland informed me that he considered the Scaffolding Act had done an immense amount of good, especially in regard to swinging stages for their work, as at one time it was a very difficult matter to get men to do painting above ladder-height, but now, with the present regulation stage, he can send any of his men to the work, and they can do it with ease, and feel safe. Upon making inquiries into the building trade at the present time in the city I find that contracts aggregating £666,700 are being, carried out. This includes the ferro-concrete Grafton Bridge, which will last another eighteen months in building. Plans for several more brick buildings are Hearing completion, and, with the new post-office and technical school, I think there should be a satisfactory volume of work for the winter. • Prosecutions. It has been necessary to take proceedings against 3 contractors for failing to notify me of their intention to erect scaffolding, amongst which were 3 charges against one contractor —2 for failing to notify before erecting, and 1 for failing to report an accident. In every case a conviction and fine was obtained. Accidents. I am pleased to be able to state that, although 22 accidents have occurred, only 4 were in connection with scaffolding, the remaining 18 happening in the erection of buildings. In all cases the accidents were not of a very serious nature. I have, &c, Hugh Gresham, The Secretary, Labour Department, Wellington. Inspector of Scaffolding.

WELLINGTON. Sir,— Department of Labour, Wellington, 20th April, 1909. I have the honour to submit my report for the year ending 31st March, 1909. I am pleased to say that as the Scaffolding Inspection Act and its regulations are getting better known to the builders and others concerned they are much better observed, and very little friction has been experienced in their administration in this district. The employers generally seem always very willing to carry out any suggestions, and when any alterations or additions are ordered to be made I seldom have any difficulty in getting them fully carried out. IjkThe greatest difficulty that arises is to fix the responsibility for the care and maintainance of the scaffolding on some of the larger buildings on the right person where there are several subcontractors engaged. It is almost always the rule in New Zealand to sublet the portions of work done by different trades, and after one trade has worked on and finished with the whole or portion of the scaffolding, it is very often left in a very neglected state, and when the next lot of tradesmen comes along, sometimes some months afterwards, the whole scaffolding has to be entirely altered or reconstructed, and the question arises as to who is to do the repairs and alterations.

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I invariably impress upon builders when engaged on the larger jobs the necessity of appointing a foreman to be in charge of the scaffolding, and that no alteration or interference with the construction of any portion of it should be made except with his authority. On smaller jobs this difficulty is not so great, as the general foreman can have a better supervision. Most of the complaints received, 1 find, come from such places where the scaffolding has not been erected under the direct employer of the men using it, or where its management has not been under his personal or deputed control , ; and I therefore make it a rule to keep these jobs under especially strict observation. The, clause in the Act making it compulsory that all accidents occurring on buildings in course of erection shall be reported has had a very beneficial effect, even to preventing many accidents, as the employer, knowing that any accident, however slight, must be reported, and that inquiries will be made respecting it, is more careful to see that every precaution is taken. I think it must be considered very gratifying that in proportion to the large number of workmen employed in all branches of a hazardous trade such as building, so few accidents occur. The number of accidents in connection with scaffolding during the year is 39, one of which was serious. A fault that may be found with some builders is that they very seldom overhaul their scaffolding plant and gear before sending it up to the jobs, with the result that good, bad, and indifferent plant and gear are sent mixed up for the man erecting the scaffolding to sort out, and, of course, an Inspector has no legal power to condemn anything unsuitable until it is actually in use as scaffolding. However, very few builders make any objection to the destruction of any of their plant found defective when pointed out to them. The regulation as to guard-rails to working-platforms, I think, would be improved by the disallowing of rope for this purpose. Guard-rails should be rigid, and not movable ; workmen are used to rigidity in their surroundings, and their sense of safety is increased by the use of rigid rails. It is also very difficult to keep ropes at the required height, as they lengthen in dry weather. I have to report that since early last year there has been a gradual falling-off of activity in the building trade, especially in residential and cottage building ; but now there is every indication of things brightening up, although there are a great number of tradesmen unemployed. These are mostly carpenters, owing to the work being slack in the suburbs. During the period under review 479 notices of intention to erect scaffolding were received ; the increase from last year is accounted for by the fact that inspection has been extended further into the country districts. Although warnings are as a rule given for a first offence, it was necessary during the year for 8 persons to be prosecuted for failing to give notice of intention to erect scaffolding ; a conviction was obtained in each case. A number of others were warned for this offence. Over 900 different structures and appliances were inspected, and alterations or additions were ordered in 240. In 35 cases the scaffolding was condemned, and workmen warned from working on it. Thirty-nine accidents were reported under the Act during the year, but a very small number of these were in connection with scaffolding, as under the Act all accidents occuring in connection with buildings in course of erection, repair, &c, must be reported. The most serious accident was the collapse of a roof in course of construction, by which one man was killed and three injured. Most of the other accidents were slight, a good number arising from the carelessness of the workman. There were 6 prosecutions for failing to report accidents, and a fine was imposed in each case. There are no doubt other accidents that are not reported, but none of these can be regarded as serious. In concluding, 1 desire to thank all those with whom my duties have brought me in contact for their courtesy and attention to any suggestion which it has been my duty to make. I have, &c, R. A. BOLLAND, The Secretary for Labour, Wellington. Inspector of Scaffolding.

NELSON. Sir, — Department of Labour, Nelson, sth April, 1909. I have the honour to submit, for your information, my annual report on the work of the Department in connection with the Scaffolding Inspection Act for the year ending 31st March. As Inspector of Scaffolding for the Nelson, Westland, and Marlborough districts (as well as of Factories, Awards, &c, for the Nelson district), I have made a general inspection of buildings in course of erection. The building trade in the districts has been fairly busy during the year. Visits of inspection have been made to all the principal towns, and scaffolding carefully inspected. During the year 25 ladders were condemned as unsafe for use, chiefly on account of sprung sides. In 2 cases scaffold-cords were condemned as unfit for use, being perished from continual use amongst lime. Ten scaffolds were condemned as unfit for use ; I gave directions for them to be taken down, and re-erected in accordance with the provisions of the Scaffolding Inspection Act and regulations. A better class of scaffolding material is now being used by builders, and more care is being taken in the erection of scaffolds. The inspection of scaffolding has. given satisfaction to the men employed on buildings, and it is with some satisfaction and pleasure that I have no accidents to report for the year. I may also state, that with few exceptions, contractors and builders have readily carried out any alteration to scaffolding required. There have been no prosecutions under the Act during the year. I have, &c, S. Tyson, The Secretary for Labour, Wellington. Inspector of Scaffolding.

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CHRISTCHURCH. Sir, — Department of Labour, Christchurch, sth April, 1909. I have the honour to submit, for your consideration, my report on the working of the Scaffolding Inspection Act of 1908, and its amendments. The year just passed has been an uneventful one, and during the latter part showed a considerable falling-oil in building operations, especially in respect to residences in the suburbs. During the earlier part of the year, however, the whole of the premises destroyed by the big fire right in the centre of the town were rebuilt, and owing to the height of the buildings, and the large number being erected at the same time, there was a considerable shortage of really good scaffolding hands available, thus entailing considerably more inspection on my part to insure the various scaffoldings being erected in strict accordance with the Act, and thus guarding against any serious accidents happening by the erection of any shoddy or insecure scaffolds. The Scaffolding Inspection Act has worked smoothly, there being no friction whatsoever, employers willingly making any alterations or improvements suggested. I must again bring under your notice the necessity for the use of the rope guard-rail being abolished, as I am quite confident that the same is unsafe, and a trap to those who might have the misfortune to fall against or depend upon it to steady themselves in case of a slip. I would recommend that provision be made for the substitution of a 3 in. by 2 in. wooden rail. I would also suggest that rope guard-rails should be discontinued on swinging stages, and in place of same that a | in. iron rod or pipe be substituted. There are several of these swinging stages in use in this district, and they are giving general satisfaction. Many workers who would be afraid under ordinary circumstances to work very high from the ground feel quite safe when working on the swinging stage mentioned. I would also suggest that the Act give power to Inspectors to make periodical visits of inspection of all gear stored in contractors' yards. This would prevent any scaffolding being erected with faulty poles, ropes, ladders, &c, and would especially apply to buildings being erected in outlying districts where the scaffolding is under the height of 16 ft., and where it is not necessary for the Inspector to be notified. I have made periodical visits to the whole of the Canterbury district, including Timaru, Temuka, Waimate, Fairlie, Greendale, Ash burton, Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Lyttelton, and other places. I found on my first visit to these places that many of the scaffoldings erected were not quite in accordance with the Act. Contractors, however, seemed quite willing to make any necessary alterations. During the year I received 488 notices from contractors of their intention to erect scaffolding, and in every instance these scaffolds were inspected. Altogether I made some 1,066 visits to buildings in course of erection. In 234 cases various alterations were required ; 37 scaffolds were condemned, and the men notified to discontinue work until the scaffolding was re-erected. I also condemned the rope guys and falls of 6 derricks, on account of their being worn or unfit for the strain likely to be put upon them. I also condemned a cat-head derrick, because the timber of which it was comprised was rotten. Numerous ladders and scaffolding-cords were condemned as being unsafe for use. lam very pleased to report that only 3 accidents happened in this district; 2of them, however, were of a serious nature. Both cases resulted in broken ankles —one through falling from a one-plank scaffolding, about 15 ft. high, and one due to falling through a skylight on to the top floor. The third accident happened to a worker who fell from a scaffolding about 8 ft. high, resulting in a scalp-wound of a not very serious nature. Five cases of prosecutions were taken against contractors for failing to notify their intention to erect scaffolding above the height of 16 ft., and one for failing to report an accident—the latter case at Timaru. In all cases convictions and fines were recorded. I have, &c, Edwin J. G. Strinoer, ! The Secretary for Labour, Wellington. Inspector of Scaffolding.

DUNEDIN. Sir, — Department of Labour, Dunedin, 20th April, 1909. I beg to submit the following report of inspections made during the year ending 31st March, 1909. I have made 796 visits to 366 buildings in course of erection in the Otago and Southland district. In 129 cases I have had to direct that alterations be made in scaffolding, so as to insure the safety of the workmen engaged thereon. The majority of these defects have not been of a serious nature, comprising, as a rule, broken ladders, insufficient bracing, and other trifling details which could easily be put right, but which would have been a source of danger, if allowed. In a few instances I have had to order the entire reconstruction of certain portions of scaffolding. I am pleased to state that all my requests have been carried out with a minimum of friction between builders and myself, and all matters in dispute have been amicably arranged. There have been 6 accidents on buildings during the year, 1 of which has had fatal result. This fatality happened to an apprentice plumber, who slipped on a roof, and who, in falling, bruised one of his kidneys. He died through the effects of this occurrence some six weeks later. The other accidents have been slight, no permanent injury resulting. There have been several scaffolds carried to a considerable height from the ground, and I have been consulted on all such occasions as to the best means to be employed for the safe construction of same.

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During the year 4 employers were prosecuted for failing to send notices of intention to erect scaffolding, and in every case a penalty was inflicted. During the year under review the erection of large buildings has fallen off considerably, only 75 notices of intention to erect scaffolding having been received, as against 85 during the 1907-8 period. Cottage-work has shown an increase, hence the increased number of visits of inspection. I am pleased to be able to state that the quality of scaffolding in this district is very good, particularly in Dunedin, where my visits are, the most frequent. In the outlying districts the employers are inclined to shirk their responsibility, and trust to an Inspector not appearing till the job is completed. In conclusion, I may state that the Act has worked very satisfactorily, and that the fact of the Act being in force is entirely responsible for the very small percentage of accidents on buildings in course of erection. Yours, &c, P. Babton, The Secretary for Labour, Wellington. Inspector of Scaffolding.

REPORT FROM WOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT BRANCHES OF THE DEPARTMENT.

AUCKLAND. Sib, — Department of Labour (Women's Branch), Auckland, 17th April, 1909. I have the honour to submit, for your infijrmation, my report upon the business transacted by this branch of the Department since its inauguration ten months ago. It is most gratifying to be able to record that the decision of the Minister to extend the sphere of the Department to include branches for women has met with general approval in this district, and has been warmly welcomed and extensively used by those for whom the branch was specially created —viz., the mistress and the maid. Mistresses have frequently expressed their appreciation and gratitude, many stating that the office was now filling what had been " a long-felt public want." The especial value is the care which is exercised in the selection of suitable domestic assistants ; in this matter character and fitness are the essentials dealt with. Upon the other side, appreciation has been equally shown by the women seeking employment. They seem to have full confidence that they will be placed in situations which they are capable of filling, and where their live? will be made congenial. It is interesting to note that 1,764 applications have been received for domestic assistants, and 1,019 applications for employment have been made by women workers, thus making in ten months a total of 2,783 persons who have sought the aid of our office. Out of the foregoing numbers, 576 actual cngagemente have been made. These figures speak for themselves, and demonstrate not only the practicability, but the amount of confidence reposed in our office by both sides—a confidence which, I am pleased to say, is steadily increasing. The following is the classified analysis of applications received and dealt with and engagements made in the past ten months. Applications for Assistants. \ Number. : Number. To assist . . • ■ • • 138 Laundresses .. . . . . 62 Attendants . . .. • • ■ • 3 Lady-helps . . .. . . . 69 Barmaids .. . • • • • • ? Married couples . . . . . . 4 Cigar-workers .. •• •• 5 Milliners .. .. .. ..18 Cooks .. . • • ■ .. 291 Nurses . . .. . . . . 34 Charwomen . . .. • • . . 26 Pantry-maids . . . . . . 29 Companions .. .. ■ • • • 5 Porters and page-boys 24 Generals . . . ■ • • • • 532 Saleswomen . . . . . . . . 4 Governesses . . .. • ■ • • 4 Seamstresses . . . . . . . . (i Housemaids and waitresses .. " .. .372 Wards-maids.. .. .. .. 3 Housekeepers . • • • . . 63 — Kitchen-maids .. .. ■ • 34 Total , . ... . .. 1,764 Kitchen-men .. . ■ .. 31

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Applications for Work. Number. . Number. To assist . . .. .. 96 Laundresses .. .. . . 37 Attendants .. ... .. .. 3 Lady-helps .. .. .. 47 Barmaids . . .. . . . . 5 Married couples .. . . . . 11 Charwomen . . .. .. 35 Milliners . . .. . . .. 3 Cooks .. .. .. ..154 Nurses .. .. .. ..23 Companions .. .. .. .. 9 Pantry-maids .. .. .. 14 Factory-managers .. .. .. 3 Porters and page-boys .. . . 16 Generals .. .. .. . • 105 Saleswomen .. .. .. .. 2 Governesses .. .. .. .. 5 Seamstresses .. .. .. 10 Housemaids and waitresses .. .. 105 Typistes .. .. .. .. 1 Housekeepers .. .. .. 91 Wards-maids.. .. .. .. 3 Kitchen-maids . . . . 14 Kitchen-men .. ... .. 14 Total.. \ . .. ..1,019 Engagements made. Number, i Number. To assist .. .. .. .. W Lady-helps .. .. .. ..22 Attendants . . .. . . .. 4 Milliners . . .. .. .. 3 Charwomen . . . . .. 20 Nurses . . . . .. . . 7 Cooks .. .. .. ..97 Pantry-maids .. .. .. 9 Generals .. .. .. 82 Porters and page-boys. . .. . . 8 Governesses . . .. . . . . 3 Saleswomen .. . ." . . . . 1 Housemaids and waitresses . . 173 Seamstresses . . . . . . . . 2 Housekeepers .. . . 44 Wards-maids. . . . . ... 4 Kitchen-maids . . .. . . 14 Kitchen-men . . .. .. .10 Total . . . . . . .. 576 Laundresses . . . . . . 33 Out of these, 130 were married and 446 single. A very great dearth of the domestic known as the " general" has been experienced. Of this class, 532 were applied for, and only 105 women offered themselves for this work. Comfortable homes, especial consideration, and the best of good wagps—ranging from 15s. to £1 ss. weekly—have been freely offered, but in comparison few women can be induced to accept this class of employment ; they say that " the general's work is never done," also that they " can get quite as good wages, shorter hours, more liberty, and cleaner work in other branches of domestic employment." This dearth, of course, is felt keenly by the many mothers who sadly require help, and can only afford to keep one maid. Immigration. In reference to this subject, I have to say that the steamers bringing immigrants to our port have been met by me, and all women classified as domestics have been interviewed. Employment, and any assistance which the office can render, has been offered, but only a limited mimber have availed themselves of this, a big majority stating they " did not want work," or that they " had friends to go to." My experience in connection with this question has been very disappointing, and, from investigations that I have made, I have been led to come to the conclusion that the majority of those women who secure passages as domestics are not what they represent themselves to be ; they are principally mill and factory workers, who evidently have commenced to work at an early age. They show a very little knowledge of domestic training, and, strange to add, they generally demand a good increase above the ruling wage, which rate of wages they say they were led to expect from representations made to Them before they lefi the Home-land, and which wage is out of all reason in comparison with their qualifications. I would like to suggest that a better system of selection be adopted, as the present has proved anything but satisfactory. I have, &c, H. R. Morrison, The Secretary, Labour Department, Wellington. Officer in Charge.

WELLINGTON. Sir, — Department of Labour (Women's Branch), Wellington; 29th April, 1909. I have the honour to submit my annual report for the period ending 31st March last. The office was opened on the Ist June, 1908, and has thus been in existence for ten months. Central oflices were obtained in Boulcott Street, and a wide advertisement was given to its establishment by means of circulars and Press notices. An average of 63 women has been assisted monthly since the opening, or a total over the whole period <>f 630. Careful record has been kept of the number of applications by employers for servants, and also of the number of women and girls applying for work, and details have been regularly published in the Department's monthly Journal. Quite apart from the work obtained for domestics, several women and girls have been placed in employment in other branches—namely, as shop-assistants, typistes, dressmakers, machinists, seamstresses, &c.

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AH through, the demand for workers has exceeded the supply, and a study of the number of applications received from the employers shows that from month to month over 100 per cent, of places remained unfilled owing to the scarcity of hands. Most employers wanted " generals." It often happened that 70 places were available during a month, and only from 20 to 30 applications were received. There is no doubt that hundreds of good places are available for domestics, for, quite apart from the city itself, urgent letters have been received for girls from employers all over the district. How the demand is to be met is a problem that I commend to your earnest consideration. The employers who can afford to pay the highest wages are generally successful in getting servants, and in this connection it should be noted that a steady increase in wages has been growing from year to year. A few years ago servants could be procured at a wage of from Bs. to 12s. per week, whilst to-day very few girls will accept less than 15s. and often demand £1, and get it. There is a marked tendency also for the domestics to favour employment in hotels and other large institutions rather than in private homes. This preference is undoubtedy due to the fact that the conditions of employment have been fixed by an award of the Arbitration Court, and the girls know exactly what hours, holidays, and pay they are entitled to receive ; whilst in private houses, unless a mutual agreement is come to prior to engagement between mistress and maid, the conditions are not clearly defined, and are often irksome and unfair. However, emphasis should be made of the fact that employers are generally most reasonably inclined towards their servants, and the demand for hands is go great that there is absolutely no necessity for girls to remain in homes where the conditions of work are harsh and the pay low when employment on a better basis can be obtained elsewhere. The oversea steamers have been met regularly, and information as to prospects of employment has been given to the women immigrants. I regret to say that, although scores of servants have been assisted by the Government to the Dominion, very few have sought the agency of the. Department for assistance in finding work ; this is probably explained by the fact that the majority ■>{ the girls are nominated by friends already in the Dominion, who have found places for them either just before or immediately after arrival. A very large amount of correspondence was received from mistresses asking for the services of these girls, and it must have been as disappointing to them as it was to the Department itself to find that so few were available. Appreciatory letters have been received by me commending the action of the Government in establishing the office, and for the work done on behalf of mistresses and maids. From the returns sent in, you will have noticed that the work is gradually growing from month to month as the branch becomes better known, and I look forward to the incoming year for even better returns than the period now under review. I have, &c, E. E. Bkemnbr. The Secretary, Department of Labour, Wellington. Officer in Charge. CHRISTCHURCH. Sir, — Department of Labour (Women's Branch), Christchurch, sth April, 1909. I have the honour to report on the work in this branch for the year ending 31st March. The branch was opened on the Ist June, 1908, and from the very first it has been a complete success. There was just a little difficulty in the beginning, the girls being under the impression that they had to belong to a union, and they could not comprehend the idea of procuring situations gratuitously. However, when we pointed out the great privilege the Government had granted them, they were not slow in accepting the advantages the branch offers; in fact, many of them now look upon it as the proper place to get suitable employment. We had a similar difficulty with employers. They thought because it was a Government office and no fee charged, that sufficient care would not be taken in sending domestics. They soon recognised that the utmost care was taken to send only suitable girls, with the result that now the branch is looked upon with great favour. There is a class that it will always be a difficulty to find employment for—namely, the persons whose demands are rather exacting, and who, when employment is found for them, invariably break their engagements ; and yet they usually cry out that no work is to be found. There is absolutely no difficulty in getting employment for women. "Generals"—experienced, or even inexperienced —are those we require most. We cannot nearly meet the demand for this class of help. Employers are offering from 12s. to £1 per week, and in some cases cannot even get a girl to assist. It is almost impossible to get girls at all for the country. At present we have a large number of places waiting that we cannot possibly find girls for. Although all classes of domestics are scarce, it is the good " general " that is wanted, as a good " general" can always be promoted to be cook, housemaid, laundress, or to any other branch of domestic work. We have had a good many new arrivals, and with one or two exceptions they are giving complete satisfaction. In fact, employers were so delighted in several cases that their friends are waiting for us to procure for them similar helps when they arrive, but, unfortunately, there are not enough coming to meet the demand. We have been successful in placing a good many married couples, amongst them a number of new arrivals, who have given entire satisfaction to their employers, and some have written expressing their gratitude to the Department for the employment found. Most married couples newly arriving seek positions together, as for one thing they can earn more money that way than any other, as high wages are offered for good married couples. Some of them, however, arc quite unused to this class of work, and thereby cause themselves disappointment, and annoyance to their employers.

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It is rather a slack time at present with hotel employees. In this trade it is sometimes very busy, and at other times the reverse, and hotel-workers do not care for private employment, nor are they suited for it; consequently, when they are unemployed they declare there are more girls in the Dominion than there is work for. If they would accept positions in private houses that difficulty would be overcome. The following table will show the employers and employees applying, and the number suited. During the nine months in which this branch has been opened applications have been received as follows : Employers, 1,579 ; workers, 733 ; employment found for 605 workers. It will be seen from this that the supply does not nearly meet the demand ; also, that the average of persons who have been found employment is very satisfactory indeed. It is hoped next year to do better, as the branch is gradually getting better known and more highly appreciated. The above numbers consist almost entirely of domestics. Some of those not suited were found employment later on, and others were quite unsuited for the class of employment they were seeking. We also have applications for any number of hat and cap makers, costume-makers, girls for jam and pickle factories, &c. Some of these trades have been badly pressed for hands for a good many months past. We hope in the coming year that girls suited for this class of work will apply to us, so that we may be enabled to assist them to employment, and to relieve employers of much anxiety on this account. We frequently have girls applying for positions in shops. We would be glad if employers in need of such help would apprise us of their wants, so that we could assist those applying. Applications Applications MsiBtantH from from nW P rI Employers. Assistants. P^cea. Generals .. .. .. .. ..915 343 331 Seamstress and tailoresses .. . . .. 5 5 5 Cooks .. .. .. .. ..167 106 66 Housemaids .. .. .. .. ..211 104 70 Housekeepers . . .. .. . . 39 34 25 Helps 90 32 24 Pantry-maids .. .. .. . . 15 10 8 Waitresses .. .. . . .. 16 28 20 Laundresses .. .. .. . . 38 7 5 Nurses .. .. .. .. ..30 17 13 Married couples .. .. .. ..25 25 23 Barmaids .. . . . . . . . . 5 5 5 Charwomen .. .. .. .. ..9 7 7 Factory hands (jam) .. . . .. 14 3 3 Clerk .. .. .. .. .... 1 Dairy-maids .. .. . . .. .... 4 Companion '.. . . .. .. .... 1 Nursery governess . . .. . . .... 1 * Totals .. .. .. 1,579 733 605 I have, &c, J. Mitchell, The Secretary, Department of Labour, Wellington. Officer in Charge. * Besides hat and cap makers, seamstresses, and costume-makers.

DUNEDIN. Sir, — Department of Labour (Women's Branch), Dunedin, 14th April, 1909. I have the honour to place before you a report of the operations of this branch of the Department for the year ending 31st March, 1909. The Women's Employment Bureau was opened on the Ist June, 1908, and since its inception the business has been steadily increasing. The applications received from employers number 1,276, and from the workers 732. Of these latter, 444 (95 married and 349 single) were placed in employment. Two thousand five hundred circulars setting out the advantages of the office were posted during the months of July and August, 1908, and in response quite a number of employers, resident in the country districts particularly, have applied to the, bureau for assistants. Requests have been frequently made to supply some immigrants ; but attempts in that direction, to say the least, have been disappointing, for, while several boats carrying immigrants were met, the few domestics on board have either been engaged prior to coming out, or were going to relatives living in various parts of the Dominion, and consequently were not prepared to take positions straight away. The scarcity of assistants in all branches of domestic work, particularly those who are capable of performing the general duties of the household—viz.. " generals "—has been keenly felt, more especially in the country districts. The tendency on the part of the workers is to obtain situations in or near to the town, and also in a good many cases in public places and institutions, so that the private employers and those in the outlying districts are put to considerable inconvenience through their inability to obtain assistants.

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The immigration question has been much in evidence of late. The ladies of Dunedin have held meetings, and as a result propose approaching the Government with a view to urging it to give assistance in obtaining domestic workers from England. The question of bringing girls out to the Dominion requires to be considered from several standpoints, as both the method and manner of work here vary from the conditions obtaining in many households in the Old Country. Experience so far in that direction has not proved an unqualified success, as new arrivals have not always been able to adapt themselves to the changed conditions quite so successfully as may be desired. Much good would be accomplished if the young girls of the Dominion could receive a thorough practical training in household duties, for undoubtedly there is a lack of thoroughly competent workers or " generals " who understand and are able to perform the varied and seemingly minor duties, which are yet essential to a well-regulated home. Some of the girls applying for work are quite ignorant of the commonplace duties of a household ; and the result is a continual change about from place to place. A domestic training-home (or college) would have a tendency to raise the status of the domestic assistant, who, qualified for a certificate of competency, would be a blessing to future homes. The bureau is evidently supplying a much-felt want, and its usefulness and success for the future are very promising. Yours, &c, M. 8. Hale, The Secretary for Labour, Wellington. Officer in Charge.

REPORTS PROM CONCILIATION COMMISSIONERS. AUCKLAND. Report ox the Working of the Conciliation Clauses op the Industrial Conciliation and Arbi tkation Act (as amended Last Year) for the Two Months ending 31st March, 1909. Conciliation Commissioner's Office, Auckland, 14th May, 1909. 1 have held four sittings of the Council of Conciliation during the period referred to. These sittiugs were for the purpose of hearing disputes between the Auckland Hotel and Restaurant Employees' Union and the Restaurant Employers, and also the Auckland Private Hotels and Boardinghouse Employees, Industrial Union of Workers and private hotels and boardinghouse-keepers in the City of Auckland. The hearing of these cases were not completed at the end of the year. I may say that, following the precedents laid down by the Arbitration Court in Otago and Canterbury, I struck out all the private boardinghouses, and left in only those cited who combined the businesses of restaurants and boardinghouses. T. Harle Giles, Conciliation Commissioner, Northern and Taranaki Industrial Districts. The Secretary for Labour, Wellington. CHRISTCHURCH. Report on the Working of the Conciliation Clauses of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act (as amended Last Year) till the 31st March, 1909. Conciliation Commissioner's Office, Christchurch, 6th May, 1909. 1. On the 19th January, hearing there was a likely dispute between the Federated Boot-manu-facturers' Association of New Zealand and their employees, I interviewed the president of the employers' association and the secretary of the union, and arranged a meeting of both sides, when the conditions submitted by the employees to the employers were gone through. It was then decided that the former should go carefully through the conditions with myself, and that then the latter should do the same with me. As no arrangement could be arrived at, it was decided that the dispute should be referred to a Conciliation Council. I subsequently attended a meeting of the Federated Bootmakers' Union of Workers of New Zealand, went through their demands to the employers, and advised them to act in a conciliatory manner. The Conciliation Council was set up, which sat to consider the case, but no agreement was arrived at, and the dispute was referred to the Arbitration Court. 2. Having heard of a dispute between the Christchurch Tramway Board and their employees, 1 waited on the Secretary of the Board, and also the president and vice-president of the employees' union, and arranged with both sides to each appoint three representatives, with full power to enter into an agreement, provided that the Conciliation Commissioner would act as chairman. A conference was held, and an agreement entered into satisfactory to both sides. I send the above particulars to show how I proceed with my work. lam still engaged on similar lines as herein stated in the following disputes : Christchurch Biscuit-makers and Confectioners, Southland Printers, Nightcaps Coal-miners, Christchurch Saddlers, and Christchurch Private Hotels and Restaurants. x—H. 11.

CHRISTCHURCH. Report on the Working of the Conciliation Clauses of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act (as amended Last Year) till the 31st March, 1909. Conciliation Commissioner's Office, Christchurch, 6th May, 1909. 1. On the 19th January, hearing there was a likely dispute between the Federated Boot-manu-facturers' Association of New Zealand and their employees, I interviewed the president of the employers' association and the secretary of the union, and arranged a meeting of both sides, when the conditions submitted by the employees to the employers were gone through. It was then decided that the former should go carefully through the conditions with myself, and that then the latter should do the same with me. As no arrangement could be arrived at, it was decided that the dispute should be referred to a Conciliation Council. I subsequently attended a meeting of the Federated Bootmakers' Union of Workers of New Zealand, went through their demands to the employers, and advised them to act in a conciliatory manner. The Conciliation Council was set up, which sat to consider the case, but no agreement was arrived at, and the dispute was referred to the Arbitration Court. 2. Having heard of a dispute between the Christchurch Tramway Board and their employees, 1 waited on the Secretary of the Board, and also the president and vice-president of the employees' union, and arranged with both sides to each appoint three representatives, with full power to enter into an agreement, provided that the Conciliation Commissioner would act as chairman. A conference was held, and an agreement entered into satisfactory to both sides. I send the above particulars to show how I proceed with my work. lam still engaged on similar lines ac herein stated in the following disputes : Christchurch Biscuit-makers and Confectioners, Southland Printers, Nightcaps Coal-miners, Christchurch Saddlers, and Christchurch Private Hotels and Restaurants.

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The following are the other cases settled by myself, without coining before the Council of Conciliation, up to the 31st March : The Otago and Southland Shearers and the Dunedin Canister-makers. In my opinion, an alteration in the Act is badly wanted. In having an agreement made into an award it is now necessary for the Commissioner to state to the Court that no agreement has been arrived at between the parties, although an agreement has been arrived at. I think it would be far more satisfactory for all parties concerned if the Commissioner, after arranging an agreement satisfactory to both sides without recourse to assessors, could have agreements made into awards by the Court in a more simple manner than now exists. I find that both employers and employees are taking very kindly to the 1908 Conciliation Act. J. R. Triggs, Conciliation Commissioner for the Canterbury and Otago and Southland Districts. The Secretary, Department of Labour, Wellington. WELLINGTON. Report on the Conciliation Clauses of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act (as amended Last Year) till the 31st March, 19C9. Conciliation Commissioner's Office, Wellington, 14th April, 1909. During the time this method of arranging industrial differences between employers and employees has been in existence the Act has been called into operation on two occasions—(1) In respect to a dispute in connection with the Napier Drivers ; (2) on account of a demand made by the Grocers' Assistants in Wellington for an increase in wages, restriction of hours, &c, in their particular calling. In both these matters satisfactory results were attained. In the first-mentioned case the proceedings were conducted through the medium of an Industrial Council, and an agreement on all disputed points arrived at. The second case was dealt with without the assistance of assessors; employers and employees agreed to meet in conference with myself as chairman. In this instance also the disputants succeeded in arriving at an amicable adjustment of their differences on all items, with the exception of one minor matter. This was afterwards arranged by the Court of Arbitration. It will thus be seen that, although this method of arranging industrial disputes has only been in operation a very short time, yet the achieved result is exceedingly gratifying to all persons interested in these matters. The trend of opinion expressed by those who are most competent to judge is that, with the proper use of the machinery now at the disposal of employers and employees, industrial peace should be more readily obtained than has been the experience during the past few years. In order, however, that this laudable desire should be given full effect to, I would submit that a slight amendment should be made in the Act and regulations. The alteration, it may be said, is desired by those who are most affected by the operation of this species of legislation, and is approved of by His Honor Mr. Justice Sim, the present Judge of the Arbitration Court. In order that you may have a thorough appreciation of the position, it is necessary to point out that it is the unanimous desire of the employers' associations and workers' organizations throughout the Dominion that when once an industrial agreement has been arranged between contending parties it should receive from the Court of Arbitration the same effect and status as an industrial award. Experience of the past few months has shown that it is possible for a Conciliation Commissioner to bring about an amicable arrangement of difficulties between parties by three distinct processes—(l) By personal intervention ; (2) by the assistance of the persons directly interested in the dispute; (3) by the appointment of assessors. Yet when an agreement has been arrived at by any of these methods it is impossible, under the existing conditions, to have that agreement embodied in or to have the effect of an award, and for the following reasons : (1) An agreement having been made, there exists no longer any dispute ; (2) as no dispute is in existence, there is nothing to submit to the Court; (3) the Court has therefore no jurisdiction to interfere in the matter. (Section 67 of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Amendment Act is not considered sufficient, as both employers and employees desire an award rather than an agreement, and that the award shall be delivered by the Court.) In order to overcome this anomaly, I would suggest that power should be vested in the Court of Arbitration to give any industrial agreement the full effect of an award, if such is considered necessary or desirable by the parties interested in the dispute. If the Act can be amended in the direction indicated, it will tend to perfect a measure that will eventually, with careful administration, reflect credit on those who are responsible for placing it on the statute-book, and provide in a more pronounced manner a larger measure of industrial peace and security between employer and employee than has hitherto been the experience of those interested in industrial legislation in this Dominion. P. Hally, Conciliation Commissioner for the Wellington, Marlborough, The Secretary for Labour, Wellington. Nelson, and Westland Districts.

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IMPORTANT LEGAL DECISIONS GIVEN DURING THE YEAR 1908-9 UNDER THE FACTORIES ACT, THE SHOPS AND OFFICES ACT, THE SERVANTS' REGISTRY OFFICES ACT, THE LEGISLATURE ACT, THE WORKMEN'S WAGES ACT. AND THE WAGES PROTECTION ACT. APKIL, 1908. Christchurch. —(Factories Act) : A case against a firm of engineers for accepting a premium of £50 from an apprentice was dismissed, as the information was not laid within two months from the date of payment; the Magistrate remarked that the time-limit should not apply to such cases. (Servants' Registry Offices Act) : A registry-office keeper was fined 10s., with costs 135., and had his license indorsed, for charging a greater fee than that provided in the scale of fees. Oxford. —(Shearers' Accommodation Act) : A runholder was ordered to put his shearing-sheds in thorough repair, as required by the Inspector, MAY, 1908. Auckland. —(Servants' Registry Offices Act) : A case against a registry-office keeper, for sending men to an alleged, twelve-months job, knowing that there was no work for them, was dismissed, as the Act did not provide penalties for such cases. Christchurch. —(Factories Act) : A case against a shipping company for occupying premises as a factory without same being registered was dismissed. On appeal the Magistrate's decision was reversed. The full report is as follows :— In the Supreme Court, Judge Denniston delivered the following decision : The defendant on this information is the local manager of a shipping company, and as such is the occupier of a building in Lyttelton in which the company carried on the operation of " dumping " wool and flax. The presses by which this operation was effected were operated by machinery driven by a 30-horse-power gas-engine. Wool is originally packed by pressure into bales, which are then sewn up. At the port of shipment they are " dumped "—that is, two bales are put together into a press, where they are by strong mechanical pressure reduced to the bulk of one. When so reduced, and while in the press, steel bands are fastened round them by which they are retained in their compressed form. The object of this process is for the purpose of enabling a larger quantity to be carried, so as to save freight. The question raised by this appeal is whether this " dumping " is " packing goods for transit " so as to make the building in which it is carried on a " factory " as denned by the interpretation clause (section 2) of " The Factories Act, 1901." I think it is clear that the process is one by which the wool is packed for transit. Two things—bales of wool—are pressed together and enclosed by bands to make their transportation more convenient. Ido not think it is necessary to examine very critically the dictionary definitions of " pack " or " packing " ; I may, however, quote the definition in Johnson's Dictionary, " To bind up for carriage ; to tie up goods " : and in the Century Dictionary, " To put together compactly in a bundle, bale, package, box, barrel, or other receptacle, especially for transporting, or convenience in storing or stowing ; make up into a package, bale, bundle, &c, as to pack one's things for a journey." It is not, of course, necessary that the enclosing or confining medium should be closed or without an opening : goods may be packed in a crate : cattle may in common parlance be said to be packed in an open van. Nor is it necessary that the goods should be put into what is to confine them : it may be put round them. I think the illustration I suggested during the argument—the putting straps round a number of rugs so as to make them into a compact bundle for convenient carriage —is a fair one. I think that would in common language be called packing the rugs. None of the English cases cited seem to me to be of any value ; the words of the Act which was there considered are different from ours. In Rogers v. The Manchester Packing Company ( [1898] 1 Q.B. 344) what was done was thus described : " After binding or stitching the ends of the folds together, in order to keep them straight, the cloth was made up into neat parcels, and plain or ornamental labels, descriptive of the contents, were affixed thereon. A number of these parcels were then placed together, and hydraulic pressure was applied to reduce the bulk, and so lessen the cost of transit. All the abovementioned processes were carried on by the respondents, who usually despatched the packed goods direct from their warehouse to the shipowners for delivery to the shipping merchants' customers abroad. The processes hereinbefore described were essential processes in the respondents' business, and were hooping, lapping, making-up, and packing." This was held to bring the building within the English Act. I think therefore that the appeal should be allowed, with £5 ss. costs. (Shops and Offices Act) : At the Magistrate's Court, Christchurch, on the 24th March, 1908, the licensee of an hotel was charged by the Department of Labour with failing to allow an employee a halfholiday in accordance with the regulations of the Shops and Offices Act. Mr. Cassidy (for the Labour Department) said that the amended Act specified that all assistants employed in any hotel must have a half-holiday from the hour of 2 o'clock in the afternoon during some working-day of the week. The employee in question had b.een employed from 10 o'clock every night (Sundays included) till 9 o'clock the following morning. He contended that a breach of the Act had been committed. Mr. Riddell, the Wellington Stipendiary Magistrate, had recently given judgment in a somewhat similar case, but on that occasion the defendant had had no counsel. Mr. Russell (solicitor for the licensed victuallers) maintained that the facts before the Court did not bring the licensee within the meaning of the Act. In the case of employees starting work at 8 or 9 o'clock in the morning, when 2 o'clock came round they were, of course, entitled to leiive off for one day in the week. This could not apply to a man who was off all day. At the time specified in the Act the man was not in defendant's employ, and defendant jfchereforejiould not give him a The Magistrate seated that tjie case was in no wis^distinguiglv

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able from the Wellington case decided by Mr. Riddell. It seemed to him a most extraordinary thing that the Labour Department, if it was dissatisfied with the decision, did not appeal to the higher Court, instead of bringing the case down to Christchurch to get another Magistrate's ruling. The decision had been given by a valued and capable Magistrate, and he (Mr. Bishop) thought the circumstances of the case would justify him in following that ruling. The case would be dismissed. No costs would be allowed. It would be open to the Department to appeal against this decision, although it would be a very simple matter to get the Act amended. By the decision of Mr. Justice Denniston, delivered in Banco on the 15th May, 1908, men employed as night-porters at hotels are to be given a weekly half-holiday from 2 p.m. till midnight. These men usually start work at 10 p.m., closing-time, and work through the night until the next morning, so that the effect of the judgment will be that on one night in the week they will come on at midnight instead of 10 p.m. The case was that of the local Inspector of Factories against the licensee of an hotel, and was an appeal from the decision of Mr. H. W. Bishop. S.M., dismissing an information against the said licensee for a breach of the Shops and Offices Act by failing to give a night-porter a weekly half-holiday. The Magistrate had followed the decision given in a similar case by Mr. Kiddell, S.M., of Wellington, holding that if the Labour Department were dissatisfied with that gentleman's decision their proper course was to have taken the matter to the Supreme Court, and not to have sought a different decision from another Magistrate. Mr. Cassidy, who appeared for the Factory Inspector, said that the man worked from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m., and the Magistrate had followed the decision of the Wellington Magistrate in holding that the weekly half-holiday started from 2 p.m., and, as the night-porter was employed at night, that provision could not affect him. His Honour said that the section only prohibited workbetween 2 p.m. and midnight, and the man was not on duty from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The point was whether on one day in the week he should not start work till midnight. Mr. Cassidy said that the Magistrate's decision had the effect of excluding that class of employee from any benefit at all under the clause. Mr. Alpers, in reply, submitted that the night-porters did not come within the scope of the Act. If there was a breach, it was of a very highly technical character, and there had been no breach of the spirit of the Act. The man could not get the half-holiday in the ordinary sense, for the reason that he was not employed during the ordinary working-hours. Further, that class of assistants did not come within the scope of the Act. His Honour held that the man was an assistant under the Act, and that he was entitled to a weekly half-holiday, which it was clear he had not got at present. The appeal would be allowed, with £5 ss. costs. JUNE, 1908. Nelson. —(Shops and Offices Act) : A draper was fined 10s., with costs 75., for obstructing the Inspector in the execution of his duty. Claim for Wages and Overtime. In the Magistrate's Court, Wellington, 16th June, 1908. The plaintiff claims from the defendants (hotelkeepers) the sum of £32 19s. 3d., made up as follows, and under the following circumstances : — 1. The plaintiff was employed by the defendants as a driver to drive the luggage-van owned by the defendants and used in connection with their hotel, and was so employed from the Ist day of February, 1908, to the 16th day of April. 2. The plaintiff, during such period, with the exception of the time from the 11th to the 16th April, was paid wages at the rate of £2 ss. a week. For the period from the 11th April to the 16th April the plaintiff has received no wages. • 3. On the 16th April the plaintiff was informed by one of the servants of the defendants that he was no longer required to drive the luggage-van, but that he could work as a stableman. This the plaintiff refused to do, being engaged as a driver, and therefore he left the service of the defendants. 4. The hours of employment of the plaintiff during the week (exclusive of the time required for necessary attendance to his horse) varied, but the following statement shows the hours worked by the plaintiff from week to week, exclusive of Sundays and exclusive of the time required for the necessary attendance on his horse : Week ending 7th February, 84 hours ; week ending 14th February, 81f hours ; week ending 21st February, 82J hours ; week ending 28th February, 86J hours ; week ending 6th March, 83 hours ; week ending 13th March, 84 hours : week ending 20th March, 83 hours ; week ending 27th March, 83 hours ; week ending 3rd April, 83 hours ; week ending 10th April, 82J- hours ; week ending 16th April, hours : total, 901 A hours. 5. In the terms of the drivers' award, under which both plaintiff and defendants are bound, 47J hours (exclusive of the time for necessary attendance to horses) is fixed as the working-week for drivers under the said award. 6. The plaintiff has, while in the employment of the defendants, worked 379 hours overtime on week-days. 7. In addition to work on week-days the plaintiff, during his employment by the defendants, worked on eleven Sundays, his total of hours worked on these days being 50§. 8. Overtime is by the terms of such award payable at the ordinary rate for the first two hours beyond the 47J hours, and at the rate of Is. 3d. afterwards. 9. The payment for work on 'Sundays is by such award prescribed at the rate of 2s. per hour, in addition to the weekly wage. 10. The plaintiff is entitled by such award to be paid by the defendants the wages and overtime prescribed by such award in addition to his wages for the period from the 10th to the 16th April, and one week's wages in lieu of notice, and therefore claims from the defendants as follows : One week's wages from the 10th to 16th April, £2 ss. ; one week's wages in lieu of notice, £2 55.; 22 hours over-

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time at Is. an hour, £1 2s. ; 357 hours overtime at Is. 3d. an hour, £22 6s. 3d. ; 50J hours overtime at 2s. an hour, £5 Is. ; total, £32 19s. 3d. . . . I do not consider that he is entitled to anything, for the following reasons : First, I do not believe his book is a faithful record of his time in any way ; second, I believe the book was written up after he left his employment; third, he frequently signed for his wages and all claims up to date ; fourth, he never made any claim for overtime during the course of his employment or up to the time of this action ; and, lastly, that the same work was done by a man previously and subsequently on an average of forty-three or forty-four hours a week. I consider the claim a highly improper one. Judgment for the defendants, with costs. A. McArthur. Stipendiary Magistrate. JULY, 1908. Auckland. —(Shops and Offices Act) : A fishmonger was fined £2 10s., with costs 75., in each of two cases for employing female assistants more than fifty-two hours per week. The assistants concerned had worked up to eighty-six hours per week. Dannevirke. —(Servants' Registry Offices Act) : A registry-office keeper was fined 10s., with costs 75., in each of two cases for (1) failing to keep the words " Licensed Registry-office Keeper " posted up, and (2) charging a larger fee than that specified in scale. Two other cases against him were withdrawn, (1) charging a larger fee than that specified in scale, and (2) failing to keep proper record-books. Another registry-office keeper was fined 10s., with costs 75., for charging a larger fee than that specified in scale. A similar charge against him was withdrawn. AUGUST, 1908. Inglewood. —(Factories Act) : A firm of storekeepers was fined 10s., with costs 75., for exposing for sale shirts which were not made in a registered factory, without first attaching a label to each shirt stating the fact. New Plymouth. —(Workmen's Wages Act): A firm of sawmillers was fined 55., with costs £1 12s. 3d., and 55., with costs £1 165., in two cases for failing to pay wages weekly, there being no written agreement to the contrary. Napier. —(Shops and Offices Act) : A Chinese fruiterer was fined Is., with costs 75., for selling cigarettes after the hour fixed by tobacconists for the closing of their shops. For the same offence a European fruiterer was fined Is., with costs 7s. The Magistrate stated that in future cases heavier fines would be imposed. Note.—Section 25 of the Act prohibits the sale of such goods by any shopkeeper after the hours fixed by tobacconists for the closing of their own sho| s. SEPTEMBER, 1908. A iichland. —(Factories Act) : A brick and tile company was fined 10s. for employing a boy under sixteen without a certificate of fitness. The father of the boy was fined ss. for allowing him to work without first obtaining a certificate. Napier. —(Factories Act): A firm of Chinese laundry-keepers was fined Is., with costs 75., in each of four cases for (1) failing to exhibit requisite notices in the factory, (2) failing to keep an overtimebook, (3) failing to keep a wages-book, (4) failing to keep a certificate-of-employment book. OCTOBER, 1908. Auckland. —(Factories Act) : A labourer was fined ss. for allowing his son to work without first obtaining a certificate of fitness. Levin. —(Shops and Offices Act) : A case against a bicycle-dealer for employing an assistant on the statutory half-holiday was dismissed, as the assistant was on the premises against his employer's wish. Gore. —(Shops and Offices Act) : A case against the manager of a firm of merchants for failing to close his shop on the statutory half-holiday was dismissed : the man took an order after 2 p.m., but did not canvass for same. Action for Slander. A case arising out of the bakers' strike was taken before the Supreme Court, when a driver proceeded against a master baker on the ground of alleged slander. The case was heard by the Chief Justice. Plaintiff in his statement of claim alleged that defendant, at a meeting of the Master Bakers' Association in July last, wrongfully said that plaintiff " took the reins off the bit of my horse while it was in the cart in Insestre Street." On account of those words his employers discharged plaintiff from their service, and refused to give him a character. Plaintiff therefore claimed £125 special damages as compensation for loss of his position as a driver, £125 as special damages for loss of his certificate of character, and £250 general damages. Defendant, in his statement of defence, said that the publication of the words, if used, which he denied, was bona fide and without malice, and on a privileged occasion. He also alleged that in or about the month of July last the bakers' operatives struck work, and took steps to picket the employers' business premises. Meetings of the Master Bakers' Association, of which the defendant is a member, was held for the purpose of resisting the demands of the bakers' operatives, and making arrangements for carrying on business notwithstanding the strike. On a particular day a baker's cart belonging to the defendant, during the absence of the driver, was interfered with, and the reins were unfastened from the bit. The defendant learnt that the reins had been removed by one of the drivers in the same employ as plaintiff, and at a meeting of the Master Bakers' Association the defendant, in order that

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other master bakers might be prepared for similar occurrences, related what had occurred, and mentioned that he had been informed that it had been done by one of the aforesaid drivers. The defendant at the time bona fide believed in the truth of what he said. At the conclusion of plaintiff's case, Mr. Hindmarsh, solicitor, said that he found he could not succeed. He would, therefore, apply to be nonsuited. His Honour accordingly nonsuited plaintiff, with costs according to soale, and witnesses' expenses. Insurance Premiums. Case under " The Wages Protection Act, 1899." Mr. J. F. Burgess, Warden, gave judgment in the Warden's Court at Paeroa, on the Bth October, 1908, in the cases in which a mining company was charged by the Inspector of Factories with taking or receiving money by way of deduction from wages from certain workers in respect of a policy of insurance against injury by accident. The judgment was as follows : — It is admitted or proved that the defendant company, on the date named on the information, deducted from the moneys payable to an employee who had taken a contract from the company the sum of 11s. 6d., being his proportion of the insurance policy taken out by the company to cover his liability to pay compensation for accident or injury happening to workmen employed by him in the company's mine, the said employee being regarded by both parties as a contractor liable under section 15 of " The Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act, 1900," to pay such compensation. It is also clear from an examination of the figures on the pay-sheets submitted that a deduction, assessed on the total earnings of the contractor, has been made, which necessarily includes not only an assessment on the amount of wages earned by his workmen, but on the money accruing to him as his net profit on the undertaking ; so that he has been made to provide the funds for the insurance of the company against the risk of accident to himself. This deduction from the moneys due to the said employee for the insurance of his workmen is claimed to be made in pursuance of the following clause in the written contract between the parties : —" Insurance of Workmen : The contractor must insure all his workmen against accidents each in the sum of £400 at least, or the company will do so for him, provided an order to that effect is given to the general manager " ; and of the following authority signed by the employee aforesaid, " 1 hereby authorise you to deduct and retain monthly from moneys now or from time to time becoming due to me under any contract for the time being existing between myself and the above company for work done or to be done in the company's mine at Karangahake my proportion of insurance premium or premiums paid or to be paid by your company in respect of a policy of insurance against accident to, inter alia, the workmen or workers employed by me in or upon any such contract, my said proportion being assessed on the amount paid by me to such workmen or workers as wages or otherwise." The information is laid under section 3 of " The Wages Protection Act, 1899," " It shall not be lawful for any employer to directly or indirectly take or receive any money from any worker in his employ, whether by way of deduction from wages or otherwise howsoever, in respect of any policy of insurance against injury or accident." It seems to me that the whole issue of this case turns upon whether or not the said employee was a worker within the meaning of the Wages Protection Act. This Act forms part of and must be read with " The Truck Act, 1891." I have been referred to sections of several Acts and to several cases decided under other statutes defining who are contractors and who are workers or workmen, but I am of opinion I must confine myself to the two Acts mentioned under which the information is laid. Ido not think that the provisions of either Act were intended to refer to payments of money to contractors. The whole tendency of the statutes precludes such an interpretation. The principle to be derived from decisions under the English Truck Act is that, if the person employed is to come within the operation of the Act, the relationship of employer and employed must subsist on the basis that the work undertaken is work that the employed person is called upon to personally perform ; the agreement for the service he renders must relate to a personal service—must be in the nature of a hiring. It must not be an agreement to do work which from its nature the contractor cannot perform without making use of the labour of others, although he may be superintending the work or even engaged in it himself : See Riley v. Warden (18 L.J. Ex. 120) ; Sharman v. Saunders (22 L.J. C.P. 86) ; Floyd v. Weaver (21 L.J. Q.B. 151) ; Sleeman v. Barrett (32 L.J. Ex. 153) ; and Ingram v. Barnes (26 L.j". Q.B. 339). The definition of " artificer " under the English Act is somewhat different from the definition of " worker " or " workman " under the New Zealand Acts, but the evident scope and intention of the Acts are the same, and the decisions I have referred to are founded more on the spirit and purpose of the Act than upon any bare definition. In a New Zealand case (Killick v. Adams—l 2 N.Z. L.R. 715), a case of a contract to fell a certain quantity of bush at so-much per acre, Mr. Justice Richmond, in dealing with the New Zealand Truck Act, has expressed a view in accordance with the English decisions. He says, "If it was simply a contract to fell a certain quantity of bush at a fixed price per acre, the case is no more within the Truck Act than a contract to build a house at a fixed price. There is no engagement in such case to do the work by the personal labour of the contractor. Where a manufacturer gives out piecework to his men the case is different, as the men agree personally to execute the work. I rather think that in all cases within the Act the relation of master and servant must subsist between the parties." This decision was given under " The Truck Act, 1891," but Ido not think the added definition of " worker " under the Wages Protection Act alters the position. Plaintiff's solicitor contends that the agreement under which work was done in this case was not in principle a contract, but piecework, and that, if so, the employee concerned was necessarily a worker. He points out the following particulars in which he contends the agreement differs from a true contract : The work stipulated for is not for any specified or fixed quantity ; the contract has no definite

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duration, being terminable by twenty-four hours' notice by either party ; the company fixes and controls the number of men to be employed ; the company also fixes the rate of wages to be paid, and regulates the hours of labour of the workmen ; the company can order the dismissal of any workman ; there is no intermediate party between the company and the contractor (such as engineer or architect under ordinary contracts) ; tenders are not called, and in some cases, at any rate, the prices are fixed by the company. There is, I think, no doubt that in some respects this contract possesses features unusual in contracts for work and labour ; but the question is, do these provisions so affect the-status of the contractor as to render him in reality not a contractor but a pieceworker ? Did the company, in fact, retain such a control and direction over the contractor as to render his position that of a servant of the company ; or was his position such that so long as he conformed to the stipulations of his contract he could conduct his operations according to his own judgment and without further interference by the company. Piecework, from its character, involves the employment of the workman in a personal capacity. He is really a servant subject to the control of his employer, giving his labour in return for payments which are regulated by units not of time, as ordinarily, but of labour. In the case before the Court the contractor was compelled to become an employer of labour. By the terms of his contract he had to employ not less than seven men. The payments to which he was periodically entitled were not for his own personal earnings, or as a reward for his own individual work : it was in respect of the full amount of work done by the party. It is no doubt customary for contractors in a mine to work personally. That- fact was known to both parties to the contract, but the remuneration is not offered in respect of the contractor's own labour. What he does is to undertake to provide and pay for the services of a number of men to carry on work in the claim, and the company undertakes to pay him for the effect of their labour. It may result in a financial profit to him or in a loss. Such an arrangement cannot be deemed a hiring. He must pay his workmen in full, but he only receives 75 per cent, of the total money earned by the party until his contract terminates. If he were a workman he would be paid in full. Moreover, in case of default in properly carrying out his work the company can complete it at his expense : this is not consistent with the position of a pieceworker. Except for one typewritten clause at the end of the printed contract, which appears to require the contractor's constant attendance (whether for actual work or not is not stated), there is nothing in the written contract compelling the contractor to work personally, and he himself states in his evidence that he was under no obligation to do so, but as a matter of fact —to render his undertaking profitable — he had to do his share of the work. But even if he were obliged to work himself it seems to me doubtful, in view of the character of the undertaking, that the said employee can be considered either a workman or pieceworker. The question is by no means free of doubt. There is much in the contention of Mr. Mays that many of the conditions of the contract imply a right on the part of the company to control the employment of the workmen and to regulate the hours and rate of pay, which is incompatible with the right of a contractor under an ordinary contract. It is, however, to be remembered that (having regard to the danger to life and limb incidental to such work, to the possible injury to valuable property by inefficient workmen, and to the statutory liabilities of the owner) the conditions of labour in a mine render a departure from the conditions ordinarily affecting contracts for labour not only justifiable but necessary. A contract for work in a mine must be viewed from this standpoint. An agreement for work and labour may amount to a contract when regarded in its general character, although tested by certain particulars it apparently falls short of it. In this case, having regard to the relationship of the parties and the nature of the work to be done, the contractor cannot, I think, be regarded in the light of a mine servant. The contract is unsatisfactory also in that it is not for any definite time or definite quantity ; but merely because the agreement relates to a payment by the foot or by the ton does not of itself destroy its effect as a contract if its other terms show that it is in the nature of a contract. Under section 2 of " The Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act Amendment Act, 1903," there is no doubt that the said employee, having himself worked at his contract personally, would be entitled to compensation for injury received while at work in the mine ; and if any such definition of worker had been added to " The Wages Protection Act, 1899," there must have been a conviction in this case. It has been contended that I should use the definition of section 2 of the Act of 1903 as the definition of " worker " in this case. I cannot see my way to do so. I am confined to the Truck Act and to the Protection of Wages Act. The section referred to was enacted several years after " The Wages Protection Act, 1899," was passed, and because the necessity was shown to exist for the enlargement of the term " worker " in that Act so as to include cases theretofore excluded : See Smith v. Clark (IV G.L.R. 248) and Dixon -v. Talisman Consolidated (V. G.L.R. 288). If this definition serves any purpose in this case, it only goes to show that, without an enlarged meaning, the term " worker " does not include a contractor, even though he works at his own contract. If I am right in my opinion that the said employee was not a worker, then he does not come within the operation of section 3 of the Wages Protection Act, and the company is not liable for retaining his money either for the insurance of his workmen or for his personal insurance. No doubt the stoppage of money by the employer for an insurance in respect of the person whose injury is insured against is not in accord with the spirit of our legislation, but unless the particular act complained of is specifically prohibited by statute no offence in law has been committed. That is, I think, the position in this case. It is only fair to the officers of the defendant company to say that it is not clear to me that there was a deliberate intention to charge the contractor in this or any of the other cases with the proportionate amount of the premium paid to cover the company's risk for any accident that might happen to himself personally. It was intended to charge against him the insurance of his workmen (whom

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he was bound to insure) by deducting a calculated amount assessed on the total wages earned by them for a stated period (as they were directed by his order to do). Instead of doing this, however, by a blunder or through carelessness in calculating the amount, the deduction has been made on the total earnings of the contractor, so that a deduction has actually been made affecting his net earnings which he certainly never contemplated and did not authorise. I would like to add that it appears to me that in none of the cases that have come under my notice has the contractor been really insured against the liability to compensate his workmen for injury. The policy is taken out in the name of the company. This secures them in case of any claim for damages, but there is no contract with the insurance company to secure the contractor against his personal liability. The workmen are provided for as workmen of the company at the contractor's expense, but there is nothing to protect the contractor in case he should have personally to meet any demand for compensation for injury sustained by his workmen. The insurance company does not know him. The money he has paid out of his earnings has gone to protect the company, and, indirectly, the workmen, but leaves him personally uncovered. The information is dismissed. DECEMBER, 1908. Auckland. —(Legislature Act) : A firm of joiners was fined £1, with costs £1 10s., for failing to allow a man time off in which to vote on election day. Taihape. —(Shops and Offices Act) : An auctioneer, &c, was fined £1, with costs 75., for failing to close his shop in terms of a gazetted requisition from a majority of the shopkeepers fixing their closing-hours. The defendant was a travelling dealer, and held that the requisition did not apply to him. Petone. —(Factories Act) : A baker was fined £5, with costs 11s., for making false entries in his wages-book. Shops and Offices Act.—Claim for Overtime and Counterclaim for Breach of Contract. Magistrate's Court, Dannevirke, 10th December, 1908. Plaintiff is a clerk, and was employed by defendant in his office. Claim of £24 Bs. for overtime worked as clerk pursuant to section 30 of " The Shops and Offices Act, 1908" (Consolidated Statutes). The defendant counterclaimed to £50 damages, alleging that plaintiff, in breach of an agreement to that effect, had, since he left the defendant's employment, done accountancy-work, and had canvassed defendant's clients. The claim and counterclaim were heard separately. ( 'dsr on the Claim. It was proved that plaintiff had worked the number of hours claimed for —namely, 267 hours— but that a considerable proportion of these were in respect of half-hours immediately succeeding the time fixed for closing on working-days. His Worship, in course of an oral decision, ruled that subsection (7) of section 30 must be read in conjunction with subsection (1) of that section, and, so reading, the intention of the Legislature was clear that half-hours worked immediately succeeding the hour of closing were not chargeable as overtime. These half-hours could be worked without a breach of the law under subsection (1), and are to be regarded as a time of grace during which an attempt may be made to complete the day's work, or to prepare for that of the morrow. There is no obligation on the office assistants to work these half-hours, but if they do the employer is not to be subject to penalties, and neither can the assistant claim overtime. The distinction between subsection (1) and subsection (4) is that in respect of the half-hours mentioned in the former there is an absolute freedom from penalties, whilst as to the latter there is only to be an immunity from penalties if payment is made. For these reasons the hours charged for the halfhours immediately succeeding the hour of closing will be disallowed, and judgment will go for the plaintiff for £21 2s. 4d., together with costs. Case on the Counterclaim. It was proved that plaintiff had, since he left the employment of defendant, done, on his own account, accountancy-work, and had canvassed defendant's clients as alleged. There was an agreement in writing between plaintiff and defendant which contained the following clause : " And the clerk hereby undertakes and agrees upon the termination of his employment hereunder (from whatever cause) not to carry on any business similar to that of the employer, either by himself or in connection with any other person or persons, and will not enter the employ of any company, firm, or person in the Borough of Dannevirke or within a radius of thirty miles therefrom." After hearing argument, His Worship, in an oral decision, ruled that the clause was bad as being in general restraint of trade. Under the agreement the plaintiff had effected to bind himself on leaving defendant's employment not to work for anyone else, no matter what his calling might be, within the Borough of Dannevirke or within a radius of thirty miles therefrom. Under such an agreement plaintiff would be precluded, if it held good, from taking work as a farm labourer. Then, again, the whole clause was unlimited as to time. In whatever way the matter was viewed the clause went far beyond what was reasonably necessary for defendant's protection. In the case of a growing town like Dannevirke it could not reasonably be contended that the plaintiff, on severing his connection with defendant should, in the latter's interests, be debarred for all time from engaging in accountancy-work within a radius of thirty miles from that town. 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FEBRUARY, 1909. Napier. —(Factories Act) : A firm of drapers was fined £1, with costs 75., for failing to affix proper labels to articles made in other than a registered factory. Taikape. —(Shearers' Accommodation Act) : A sheep - farmer was ordered to provide suitable shearers' accommodation before the 31st July, 1909, and to pay costs, 175., and witnesses' expenses, 15s. MARCH, 1909. Shops and Offices Act.—Test Case : Sale of Liquor under Bottle License in conjunction with Grocer's Shop on Statutory Half-holiday. Mr. H. Y. Widdowson, S.M., delivered reserved judgment at the City Police Court, Dunedin, in a case in which a shopkeeper was charged with failing to close his premises on the statutory half-holiday. Defendant's solicitor contended that as defendant was the holder of a bottle license he was entitled to sell liquor up to 10 p.m. on every day but Sunday, irrespective of the statutory half-holiday, as long as he did not open his grocer's shop to do so. In delivering judgment His Worship said, — The question in this case is whether a storekeeper , who is also the holder of a bottle license can sell liquor under such license on the half-holiday on which shops are required to close under the Shops and Offices Act, notwithstanding the provisions of the latter, or, in other words, whether the provisions of the Licensing Act relating to bottle licenses override the provisions of the Shops and Offices Act as to liquor saleable under such licenses. Clause (b), subsection (2), of section lof ' The Licensing Act, 1908,' provides ' that such of the provisions of these enactments (i.e., the consolidated statutes therein mentioned) as relate to bottle licenses, and are in force on the coming into operation of this Act, shall continue in force as if this Act had not been passed : Provided that nothing herein shall be construed as to recognise the lawful existence of such licenses.' What this proviso means it is somewhat difficult to say, but for the purposes of this case it is immaterial. Section 33 of ' The Licensing Act, 1881,' authorises the holder of a bottle license to sell and dispose of on the premises specified therein, but not elsewhere, any liquors in bottles corked and sealed, capsuled and wired, of certain sizes, and not to be drunk on the licensed premises. A limitation of hours during which sales of liquor can be made is not attached to bottle licenses by any provisions of the consolidated Acts, but is attached to publican's and accommodation licenses, and I know of nothing in those Acts which provides that the holder of a bottle license can sell such liquor during specified hours, nor is there any exemption in the Shops and Offices Act in respect of shops similar to defendant's. It is admitted that the defendant would be guilty of a breach of the Shops and Offices Act if he had on the occasion in question sold any other article than liquor. lam of opinion that the effect of a bottle license is to enable a person holding such license to sell goods (i.e., bottled liquors) in addition to his other goods which, but for such license, he would be prohibited from selling, and that there is nothing in the Licensing Act which protects or exempts a storekeeper from the provisions of the Shops and Offices Act in respect of such bottled liquors. As this is a test case, a conviction against the defendant will be recorded, and he will be ordered to pay costs (75.)."

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•a Trade or Industry. Locality. S i g ■g 3 Nature of Injury. Cause. Northern Industrial District. Aerated-water manufacturing— Bottler .. .. .. Auckland ..!■.. Ammunition-making— Assistant foreman . . .. ,. .. | . . Cartridge-maker .. .. ., Machinist .. .. .. ,, Mechanic .. .. .. I ,, .. ! .. Bag-making— General hand .. .. ,, Baking— Baker .. .. .. ,, Biscuit and confectionery— Baker .. .. .. ,. .... Boy .. .. .. „ . . J .. Foreman .. .. .. ., .... General hand .. .. ,, .... 1 Slight injuries .. Bursting of bottle. I 1 Lost part of finger .. ! Caught by clutch. I Slight injuries . . ' Cut by glass. 1 Lost part of finger .. Caught by punching-machine. 1 Hand slightly cut .. Caught by knives. I Three fingers crushed . . Caught in rollers. 1 Lost two fingers .. Caught in cogs, dividing-machine. 1 Hand bruised . . Caught by rollers. I Slight injuries .. Caught by guillotine knives. 1 Lost first joints of two Caught in flour-mixer. fingers 1 Ditto .. .. Caught by guillotine. ! Slight injuries . . Caught in cogs. 1 Three ribs broken . . Drawn into biscuit-machine. I Injuries to head . . Fall from ladder. 1 Lost top of finger , . Caught by stamping-machine. Labourer .. .. .. I .. ....

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Trade or Industry. Locality. i E 1 3 Nature of Injury. Cause. NORTHBRK I: [DUI 1TRI. lL District— continued. Boot and shoe manufacturing— Apprentice Benchman Auckland .. 1 1 1 1 5 Injury to groin Cut in eye .. ... Nose ripped Arm broken Cuts, bruises, &c. Penetrated by knife. Spark from emery wheel. Ripped by machine-needle. Caught in running-belt. yy • • ,, *♦ • ■ Various Boxmaking— Boxmaker Caught on drum of driving machine. '! I Skin taken off hand .. Brewing, bottling, &c.— Bottler .. Bottle-washer 2 1 4 I 1 1 1 Injury to eye Hand badly cut Arm badly cut Hand badly cut Hit by corks. Broken bottle. t> Cordial-maker Labourer .. Chest badly cut Severely bruised Brickmaking— Apprentice Labourer Fell from ladder. Gisborne Auckland .. I Left wrist cut Hand crushed Lost part of forefinger.. Chisel slipped. Caught by rollers. Struck by tomahawk. Carpentry and joinery— Carpenter .. Gisborne Auckland .. Chisel slipped. Contact with knives. Chisel flew off lathe. ii • ■ 1 ] I 2 Left hand cut Fingers crushed Loss of eye and fractured temple Lost top of finger Hand slightly cut Back injured Thumb injured Contact with buzzer. Caught by saw. Fell from stool. Struck by falling weightt> i) • - Cement-making— Fireman Greaser Labourer .. yt • • 1 I 1 1 1 3 Back ricked Slight injuries Pushing a truck. Finger jammed. Struck by pinion, lifting goods. Caught in belting. yy • - ,, .. »> - • y> • • Back ricked Ankle bruised Slight bruises, cuts. Clothing-manufacturing—■ Machinist Coachbuilding and farriery— Apprentice Bodymaker Blacksmith j> ■ • I 1 I 1 I l 1 1 Slight injuries Injured eye .. Contact with needle. Struck by piece of hot iron. Gisborne Auckland .. Finger broken Finger severely cut Finger burst Fingers lacerated Broken arm Jammed by wheel. Struck by splinter of iron. Struck by hammer. Contact with planing-machine. Fell off dray. Coachbuilder Driver Engineering— Blacksmith Gisborne Auckland .. Boilermaker ,, Boilermaker's assistant Fitter >y • • >y • • Karangahake Auckland . . 1 I I I I ] I 1 1 I 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Lost finger-nail Lost two fingers Hand injured. Foot injured.. Leg injured Face injured Lost foot Broken finger Hand crushed Forearm lacerated Hand injured Lost top of finger Injuries to body Hands and arms burnt Eye injured Loss of finger Finger jammed. Caught in pulley of jib-crane. Penetrated by piece of steel. Struck by plank. Fell from staging. Struck by piece of angle-iron. Dredging bar fell on it. Jammed by casting. Caught between belt and wheel. Caught in drilling-machine. Jammed in machinery. Struck by eccentric rod. Fell off tender. Blow back from furnace. Splashed by hot metal. Caught in drilling-machine. Crushed by weight. Ignition of benzine. Caught between bench and casting. Caught between belt and pulley. Caught by eccentric rod. Caught in cog-wheels. Wheel of crane ran over it. Entered by piece of steel. Struck by pulley. Contact with hot rivet. Leg entered by nail. Caught between two weights. Caught in belting. Chisel slipped. Falling iron plate. Caught by emery wheel. Caught in cogs, drilljng-jnacbine, Fireman General hand ,, Hands burnt Hand crushed ,, Labourer .. y> • • »» • • Waikino Auckland .. 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 l 1 1 1 1 1 1 Broken finger Lost part of thumb .. Lost finger Hand badly crushed .. Leg severely cut Legs injured.. Ankle burnt Slight injuries Finger broken Lost arm Hand cut Wrist cut Lost top of finger Fjngers cruslieci ,, .. >y • ' Machinist; Gisborne ,.

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Trade or Industry. Locality. ■6 T3 M Nature of Injury. Cause. Northern 1: DII! iTRI x District — continued. Engineering— continued. Moulder Auckland .. 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 Eyelid injured Foot burnt Arm burnt .. Foot badly burnt Foot crushed Slight injuries. Cuts, bruises, &c. Contact with hot metal. f t ii ,, „ .. Caught under casting. Pitman Various Flour-milling— Machinist Furniture trades— Cabinetmaking apprentice Cabinetmaker 1 Fingers crushed Caught between rollers. Gisborne Auckland .. 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 Lost finger Thumb and arm cut .. Foot bruised Hand badly cut Rupture Lost finger Cuts, bruises, &o. Contact with circular saw. >> - • Carpet-layer Machinist Various 3as-making— Stoker General labouring— Labourer »» • • Struck by falling case. Chisel slipped. Strain. Caught in planing-machine. >> • • >> ' ■ Fell on hot coke. Gisborne ] Arm burnt Auckland .. »» • • 1 1 1 Foot cut Broken rib .. Punctured stomach Contact with broken bottle. Fell off staging. Fell on projecting nail. Laundry-work— Laundry hand »» ■ • 1 1 Foot injured.. Hand bruised Penetrated by pin. Caught in rollers of ironing machine. Caught by rollers. Mattress-making— General hand Wteat trade— Butcher »» • • 1 Two fingers crushed .. 1 Lost two fingers Contact with buzzer. Gisborne 1 1 1 1 Poisoned hand Hand badly cut Forearm cut Arms and legs injured.. Unknown. Knife slipped. i) Chamber hand Auckland .. Gisborne 1 2 1 1 1 1 Poisoned hand Finger lacerated Foot bruised Injury to head Crushed ankle Thumb crushed Struck by broken pieces of ma chine. Entered by wire. Knife slipped. Struck by falling weight. Fall. Meat fell on him. Struck by case. t> ' • Plumbing and tinsmithing— Plumber Auckland .. Tinsmith .. Gisborne Auckland .. 1 1 1 Lost part of finger Face burnt Tips of two fingers severed Lost part of thumb Lost part of finger Caught under guillotine. Ignition of benzine. Contact with cutting-machine. 1 1 Contact with stamping-machine. y> Printing trades— Apprentice Boxmaker.. Bookbinder Machinist 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 2 Hand bruised Lost parts of two fingers Finger cut Lost top of finger Lost top thumb Palm bruised Hand crushed Cuts, bruises, &c. Caught in pattern-machine. Caught in cutting-machine. Caught on circular saw. Caught on cutting-machine. Gisborne Auckland .. Caught under crank. Caught in printing-machine. Various Rope-making— Machinist .. t> •' 1 Lost one finger ; others crushed Caught in rollers. Sawmilling and timber — Foreman Firewood-cutter Log-jacker >> • ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Lost tip of finger Lost finger Hand slightly cut Wrist fractured Injured shoulder Hand deeply cut Lost part of thumb .. Arm bruised Hand lacerated Fatal injuries Lost two fingers Lost part of foot Hand crushed Contact with circular saw. Rotorua Struck by jack-handle. Struck by timber. Labourer Machinist Auckland .. Contact with buzzer. Contact with shaping-machine. Caught in rollers. Jammed by wheel. Leg severed by saw. Contact with circular saw. Foot caught in wheels. Caught by pulley. Crushed between rollers. Flitch of timber fell on him. Caught on circular saw. Struck by pieces of emery stone. Caught in spindle-shaver.. >> • • Sawyer Rawone 1 >> Kaitaia Aratapu Gisborne 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 >> • • Leg broken Hand lacerated Thumb crushed Lost one finger and part of another Auckland .. ,>

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Trade or Industry. Locality. >2 •a I Nature of Injury. Cause. Northern Ii jdustrial District — continua in;; i. Sawmilling and timber— contd. Sawyer Ngaruawahia Auckland 1 Three fingers slightly cut 1 Thumb badly cut 1 Lost part of thumb 1 Body badly bruised .. 1 Lost part of finger 1 Injured foot 1 Bruised knee 1 Injuries to hand 2 Fingers crushed 1 Broken ankle 8 Cuts, bruises, &c. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 8 Contact with circular saw. if > . t . . . Yardman .. Gisborne .. I .. Auckland .. j .. Contact with rip-saw. Stack of timber fell on him. Contact with circular saw. Penetrated by nail. Falling stack cf timber. Fell on spike. Fall off ladder. Timber fell on it. u • • • • • • Various Slaughtering, &c.— Labourer Slaughterman Auckland Gisborne 1 Finger crushed 1 Lost top of thumb 1 1 1 L 7 1 Struck by hammer. Cut by knife. >j • • 1 1 Thigh bruised 7 Cuts, bruises, &c. 1 Small bone in foot broken Struck by carcase. ,, • • • • Various .. .; Storeman Sugar-refining— Labourer Sugarboiler Tinsmith Tanning, fellmongering, &c.— Fellmonger j> • • • • Auckland jj • • • ■ 1 Hand cut 1 Thumb crushed 1 Hand burnt 1 1 1 Cask rolled on it. Contact with edge of tin. Struck by piece of piping.Rag on finger caught fire. Tanner Tea and coffee packing— Coffee-bottler Tile works— Machine hand Toy-making— Woodworker Gisborne 1 Sprained wrist. 1 Thumb burnt 1 Broken leg I 1 I Contact with chemicals. Fell from dray. Auckland 1 Hand lacerated 1 Bottle burst. 1 Lost arm 1 Crushed in tile-machine. 1 Hand injured 1 Lost part of two fingers 1 I Contact with revolving knives. ii • ■ Woollen-manufacturing— Machine-greaser Weaver Various accidents jj • ■ 1 Finger badly cut 1 } Arm bruised and cut .. 9 I 1 1 9 Caught in cranks. Caught in spindles. Boxmaker Carpentry and joinery— Apprentice Carpenter Joiner Taranaki Industrial District. Contact with circular saw. Eltham .. .. 1 Thumb lacerated N. Plymouth Hawera , .. jj 1 Hand badly cut 1 Finger badlv cut 1 „ 1 Three fingers cut 1 3 Cuts, bruises, &c. Contact with shaping-machine. 'Contact with buzzer. Contact with circular saw. Contact with planing-machine. Contact with shaping-machine. Various Cycle and motor engineering— Cycle engineer Furniture trades — Cabinetmaker Sawmilling— Machinist N. Plymouth Hawera 1 Arm and hand burnt .. 1 Lost little finger Sleeve caught fire. Caught on planing-machine. Eltham I Lost parts of four fingers Contact with knives of planingmachine. Biscuit and confectionery— Baker's assistant Baker Confectioner General hand Bootmaking, &e.— Boot-fitter Press-worker Boxmaking— General hand Wellington 'on In: Industrial District. Wanganui 1 Finger lacerated 1 Two fingers injured .. 1 Hand scalded 1 Feet scalded 1 Caught in mixing-machine. Jammed in mixer. Splashed by hot syrup. Wellington Palmerston Wellington 1 Finger badly torn 1 Lost top of finger Contact with eyeletting-machine. Caught by punching-machine. Labourer Brewing and bottling— Bottle-washer Bottler 1 Fingers slightly crushed 1 Lost top of finger 1 Hand slightly cut I 1 I Caught by corner staying-ma-chine. Caught by punching-machine. Contact with chisel. Wanganui Napier Wanganui 1 Hand slightly cut 1 Wrist and arm cut 1 Finger cut .. I 1 1 Bottle broke. Brickmaking— Labourer .. >. Carpentry and joinery— Carpenter .. jj 1 Thumb crushed 1 Caught in puddling-machine. Wellington Featherston Wanganui 1 Left hand badly cut .. 1 Thumb gashed .. [ 1 Foot injured ,. I 1 1 1 Contact with circular saw. Chisel slipped. ,» » • • i » ■

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Trade or Industry. Locality. 3 I 'I Nature of Injury. Cause. Wellington I: ;tr: :al District— continued. Carpentry and joinery— contd. Carpenter.. .. ., Joiner Feilding Napier Wellington .. Wanganui .. Wellington .. 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 Lost two fingers Finger and thumb badly cut Leg cut Lost four fingers Thumb and finger cut.. Cut muscles of leg Lost finger Three fingers lacerated Hand slightly cut Two fingers lacerated .. Caught in planing-machine. Contact with circular saw. Chisel slipped. Contact with circular saw. Caught in planing-machine. Chisel slipped. Caught by planing-machine. Caught on revolving knives. Contact with band saw. ,, Marton Napier Wellington .. Wanganui .. ii Wood-turner Joachbuilding and farriery— Blacksmith Napier Wellington .. 1 1 1 One toe crushed Lost two fingers Knee - cap severely injured Sinews of wrist torn .. Finger injured Injuries to head Head injured Forehead badly cut .. Bruised head Struck by falling wheel. Caught in cog-wheels. Struck by bar of iron. >> Farrier Napier Palmerston.. Feathers ton Waipukurau Wanganui .. 1 Wrist torn by nail. Struck by sledge hammej. Struck by swingle-bar. Kicked by horse. Fell on kerbstone. Struck by hammer. Striker Engineering trades— Boilermaker Wellington .. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 Injury to forehead Finger crushed Finger lacerated Struck by tool. Caught between girders. Caught between iron plates. »» - • Napier t> Struck by hammer. Crushed under falling anvii. Fell on edge of iron plate. , Struck by bucket of cement. Caught between two bars. Knocked against dray. Lifting iron girder. Struck by heavy iron. Struck by piece of steel. Caught between crowbar and block. Chisel slipped. Cut by bundle of tubes. Caught between pulleys. Struck by block of pulley. Head struck by top of lift. Accidentally used caustic soda instead of washing-soda. Struck by hammer. Caught by coupling on shaft. Contact with hot cylinder. Caught under shafting. Struck by spiral spring. Entered by spark. Struck by heavy wheel. Cut on rough iron. Caught under iron. Crushed by cast column base. Entered by piece of metal. Caught in cogs of drilling-ma-chine. Struck by boring-bar. Several cuts and bruises. Piece of iron fell on it. Struck by two iron plates. Contact with circular saw. Caught in handle of belt-shifting gear. Contact with shaping-machine. Entered by speck of dust. Splashed bv hot metal. Fall. Caught in machinery. Caught in set screw. Wellington .. Napier Wellington .. Lost nail Head badly injured Middle finger burst Finger crushed Knee injured Strained sinews of arm Foot bruised Injured eye Finger lacerated Bodymaker Coremaker Fitter Palmerston.. Napier Fractured wrist Two fingers crushed .. Head slightly cut Slight wound on head Hands slightly burnt .. y> • • ,, . . . . . . Wellington .. ii ii Gas-engine expert General hand Napier t> • • Masterton .. Wellington .. Forehead injured Fingers lacerated Two fingers burnt Two fingers crushed .. Ruptured muscles of arm Eye injured Toe burst Fingers poisoned Fingers crushed Fingers lacerated Injury to eye Lost one finger ; another badly bruised Thumb split Blood-poisoning Foot severely bruised .. Injuries to head and foot Lost top of finger Thumb bruised Labourer Napier Wellington .. ] Machinist Moulder .. ii Shop hand Turner Wool-scourer Flax-milling— Engine-driver Napier j> • ■ 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 Lost top of finger Inflamed eye Feet burned Ricked sinews of leg .. Fingers crushed Thumb badly torn Arm cut. Wellington .. Napier »> Palmerston .. Shannon 1 1 Hand lacerated Hand almost severed from wrist Slight wound on leg .. Contact with circular saw. Flax-cutter Furniture trades— Apprentice Cabinetmaker Palmerston.. 1 Hook slipped. Wellington .. 1 1 1 Hand injured Hand slightly injured.. Lost top of ringer Struck by handle of grindstone. Contact with circular saw. Contact with buzzer. »* • • * * >» ■ *

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Trade or Industry. Locality. 1 ■i g Nature of Injury. Cause. Wellington rST' UAL District— continued. Furniture trades— continued. Cabinetmaker Hastings Wanganui .. Pa.lmerston.. Wellington .. Wanganui .. Taihape 1 1 1 1 1 1 Right hand cut Two fingers lacerated.. One ringer lacerated .. Wrist sprained Thumb lacerated Lost foot Contact with circular saw. •Contact with shaping-machine. Contact with circular saw. Slipped and fell. J Contact with circular saw. Crushed by crank-shaft of oilengine. Cut by planing-machine. Chairmaker Engine-driver Machinist Wellington .. Napier Hastings Wellington .. 1 1 1 1 1 1 Lost tops of two fingers Finger slightly cut. Lost thumb Three fingers lacerated Finger lacerated Lost fingers of left hand Contact with circular saw. Contact with shaping-machine. Contact with band saw. Caught in cogs of planing-ma-chine. Caught in cogs " Devil-teasing " machine. Upholsterer tt . • 1 Finger crushed Galvanised-iron making— Messenger boy Gas-generating— Boiler-tender Carpenter Labourer .. Napier Wellington .. ] 1 1 1 1 Injuries to head Injury to shoulder Bruised side Fractured rib Finger broken Contact with circular saw. Not known. Struck by piece of timber. Fall. Contact with coke-crusher. ii .. General labouringLabourer Napier Wellington .. 1 Compound fracture of leg and two broken ribs Foot injured Fell from scaffold. Jam-making— Labourer Matchmaking— General hand t> - • ] Jammed by wheels. Hastings 1 Two fingers crushed .. Caught under barrel of pulp. Wellington .. t> • • 1 1 i Injured finger Back injured Knuckles cut Pinched in box-fitting machine. Slipped and fell. Meat-works— Butcher >t • • ii Chamber hand Foreman Labourer Slaughterman Hastings Wanganui .. Hastings Napier 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 Hand cut Forearm cut Sprained foot Elbow poisoned Kye injured Finger lacerated Cut back of hand Fingers cut Bodily injuries Poisoned hand. Finger lacerated Strain Slight wound to arm .. Fingers badly cut Knife slipped. Struck by falling weight. Unknown. Splashed by acid. Knife slipped. Contact with knife. >> • • tt . • Truck fell on him. tt • • Wanganui .. Knife slipped. Slipped and fell. Contact with gamble. Knife slipped. tt • • Hastings Painting— Painter Palmerston .. Wanganui .. 1 1 Cut calf of leg Cut arm Contact with piece of glass. Plumbing and tinsmithing— Labourer .. it ii .. Plumber .. Wellington .. Masterton .. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Arm slightly injured .* Hand slightly injured .. Foot slightly crushed .. Finger crushed Lost part of finger Toes crushed Scratched by galvanised iron. Entered by splinter. Crushed by iron case. Caught in pressing-machine. Jammed between iron and anvil. (Crushed by block of lead. Crushed by block of timber. Wellington .. ii *. »» * . • » Portrait-enlarging— Enlarger Printing trades— Apprentice tt • * 1 0 Wrist cut Contact with saw. Palmerston .. 1 Finger lacerated, afterwards amputated Foot bruised Lost top of finger Caught in belting. Label-maker Machinist .. Wellington .. 1 1 Struck by rod of machine. Caught between duck and vibrator rollers. Caught in cogs of printingli machine. Drawn into pulley. Caught in treadle piinting-ma-chine. »> • • ii . * . . tt • • 1 Lost part of finger ii . . . . Feilding 1 1 Arm bruised.. Finger-tips crushed Rope-making— Rope-maker Foxton Lost part of finger Caught in cog wheels cardingmachino. Sawmilling— Carpenter Engino-driver Joiner Napier Kimbolton .. Vapier Palmerston.. 1 1 I 1 Severe shock to system Bruisos to body Wrist cut Fingers cut Fall. Breaking of belt. Chisel slipped. Contact with saw. >> • • • •

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Trade or Industry. Locality. M s 'a M Nature of Injury. Cause. Wellington In >ust: 'rial District— continued. Sawmilling— continued. Labourer Machinist .. ,, .. Wellington .. Napier Masterton .. Ohakune Wellington .. >> • • Napier I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Foot injured.. Finger crushed Injuries to head Fingers lacerated Lost three fingers and parts of two others Lost finger Hand poisoned Finger crushed Knee severely injured Thumb and finger cut.. Fatal injuries Entered by nail. Caught between two bars. Struck by sagging rope. Caught between belt and pulley. Shaping-machine. Contact with planing-machine. Entered by piece of wire. Struck by flitch of timber. Struck by piece of wood. Contact with shaping-machine. Struck on head by knives of planing-machine. Poisoned by putrid matter in " pie." Contact with planing-machine. Caught by steel fasteners of belting. >> • • Mill land.. >> ' • Weraroa 1 Tanner Wanganui .. 1 Poisoned hand Wood-turner ,, . . . . Wellington .. 1 1 Two fingers lacerated.. Hand ripped Woollen-milling— General hand Weaver Wool-classer .. I 1 1 Bruised shin Leg cut and bruised .. Bruised finger Struck by handle of truck. Caught by spindle. Caught in gear of drying-ma-chine. >> • • Napier Various .. 38 Slight injuries. •Carpentry and Joinery— Apprentice Joiner Marlboroi IGH In dustrial District. Contact with planing-machine. Caught in automatic grindingmachine. Blenheim .. 1 1 Lost three fingers Finger lacerated >> • • Bootmaker Carpentry and joinery— Carpenter Nelso] I: strial District. DUI Caught in cutting-press. Nelson 1 Finger crushed ., >> • • 1 1 Thumb and finger badly cut Lost part of finger Caught on saw. Caught on circular saw. Joiner Cycle and motor engineering— Machinist >> • * 1 >> • * Both arms and collarbone broken Carried over flywheel. Jam-making— Hop-presser Plumbing and tinsmithing— Tinsmith Sawmilling— Benchman >> • • 1 1 Severe wound to ear .. Finger lacerated Struck by falling cog. Caught in lid-stamper. >> .. Kaituna Nelson Takaka Karamea 1 1 1 1 Lost two fingers Hand severely cut Fingers crushed Slight injuries Contact with circular saw. >> Log fell on them. Struck on mouth by piece of wood. ,, .. >» * • • • Carpentry and joinery— Joiner Westla: -NDtrsTRiAL District. Greymouth .. Lost part of two fingers Caught in knives of planingmachine. Coachbuilding— Coach-painter Engineering— Machinist Furniture trades— Cabinetmaker >> • • 1 1 Severe scalp wound .. Arm badly bruised Handle of winch slipped. Caught in drilling-machine. >> • • 1 1 1 Fingers severely cut .. Injury to groin Lost finger Caught in shaping-machine. Struck by board. Caught on circular saw. Plumbing, &c. — Plumber Sawmilling— Benchman j> • • 1 Wrist severely cut Bursting of acetylene-lamp. Brunnerton Greymouth.. 1 ] Leg broken Lost left arm Caught between log and bench. Caught on top saw. >> • • • • Canterbu JY far: itrsTRiAL District. Bag-making Biscuit and confectionery— Assistant, starch department Fitter Packer Christchurch 1 Thumb lacerated Caught on hooks. >> 1 1 1 Fingers crushed Broken ankle-bone Neck bruised Caught between belt and pulley. Struck by iron plate. Caught between lift and guardboard. Sugar-boiler's assistant 1 1 Fingers caught. Hand lacerated Caught in rollers. Bootmaking— Benchman >; 1 1 Finger lacerated Severe injury to eye .. Caught under iron. Struck by piece of wood. „ >*

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Trade or Industry. Locality. I Nature of Injury. Cause. Canterbury [SD[al District— continued. Bootmaking— continued. Boot-finisher Christchurch 1 I 1 1 1 Thumb severely cut .. Thumb lacerated Arm torn Fingers injured §.. Foot crushed |g.. y ■ Lost top of finger Finger cut .. . .J, ' 4 Forefinger lacerated .. Knife slipped. Caught in sole-trimming machine. Caught by trimming-knives. J^ Caught by knife. Caught between lift and floor. Cut by knife. Clicker >> Lift-cutter Press hand Boxmaking— Boxmaker.. j> 1 1 >» 1 Caught by stamp of stitchingmachine. Caught in nipping-press. Caught in rollers of brickmakingmachine. t> • • Brickmaking 1 1 Finger crushed Lost toes on one foot.. Brushmaking— Machinist Wood-turner Carpentry and joinery— Apprentice joiner >> 1 1 Fingers crushed Lost toes on left foot.. Circular saw. Caught in boring-machine. 1 Thumb and palm lacerated. Foot injured Nail torn off thumb .. Finger lacerated Lost parts of three fingers Contact with circular saw. Carpenter Joiner Timaru Christchurch 1 I 2 1 Caught in gas-engine. Chisel slipped. Caught in planing-machine. »♦ ,, .. .. . • Coachbuilding and farriery— Bodymaker Coachbuilder Cycle and motor engineering— Motor engineer Repairer t> t> ] 1 Lost tips of two fingers Hand badly cut ii Chisel slipped. Timaru Christchurch 1 1 1 Face burned Broken finger Bruised leg Benzine took fire. Struck by piece of steel. Dentistry— Assistant Dressmaking— Dressmaker Engineering trades — Blacksmith j) 1 1 Finger crushed Shoulder injured it Caught in cogs of rolling-mill. Fall. Boilermaker Electrical engineer .. t> . . . . >t Timaru Christchurch 1 Foot crushed Thumb lacerated Nail torn off finger Ankle sprained Face and hands burnt.. Finger crushed Eyes injured Finger crushed Bruised leg Struck by falling iron. Nipped by clamps. Caught under wheel. Falling ladder. Explosion of shellac-varnish. Caught by wheel. Struck by piece of steel. Caught in cog-wheels. Caught between moving table and frame. Crushed by angle-iron. Struck by handle of pressingmachine. Caught by iron-shaping machine. Caught between rollers. Caught under steel joist. Splashed by hot metal. Fitter General hand Timaru Christchurch ,, • • »i Labourer Thumb lacerated Elbow dislocated Machinist Metal-worker's assistant Moulder's apprentice Moulder .. ii . . . . . . Timaru Christchurch »i »» •A Lost top of finger Fingers lacerated Two fingers crushed .. Arm burnt Feet burnt Eyelid injured Finger lacerated Foot badly burnt Fractured thumb Lost finger Two fingers crushed .. Cuts, bruises, &c. Struck by spark. Caught on cogs. Contact with hot iron. Jammed by lever. Cut by chisel. Caught between two wheels. Turner >> >> ,, . . . . • tt Various Flour-milling— Engineer .. »» Strain through lifting. Fall. Christchurch Ashburton .. Twisted intestine Injured shoulder ii . . . . * * Furniture trades— Cabinetmaker Christchurch 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Three fingers lacerated Palm lacerated Hands lacerated Flesh wound to arm .. Mangled fingers Hand lacerated Lacerated finger Shoulder bruised Thumb lacerated Injury to eye Contact with planing-machine. Chisel slipped. Contact with circular saw. Struck by piece of wood. Caught in shaping-knives. Chisel slipped. Caught on boring-machine. Struck by falling timber. Contact with circular saw. Struck by piece of wood. !» * " * * if | 9 ,, ft • • Improver Machinist Sawyer Wood-turner G*3-making— General labourer Stoker and seed cleaning— Storeman t> 1 1 Finger lacerated Arm scalded Contact with knife. Contact with steam. tt 1 Loss of one eye Grazed by piece of straw.

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Trade or Industry. Locality. ill a I s Nature of Injury. Cause. Cantebbuby I: [Dill ITKL al District— continued. Meat-workers— Labourer Oleo hand Pie-picker Christchurch Timaru 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 Thigh injured Hand severely cut Finger poisoned Hand poisoned Back strained Foot injured Hand injured Finger lacerated Finger poisoned Elbow poisoned Leg injured Thumb severely cut .. Fingers badly cut Hand poisoned Cuts, bruises, &c. Fall. (.'aught in fat-chopper. Entered by thorn. Cut by knife. Fall. "■, ; Entered by rusty nail. JM1 from horse. Contact with knives. Entered by thorn. Cut. l'enetrated by knife. Knife slipped. Puller's assistant Shepherd Smallgoodsman Slaughterman Christchurch Timaru >» * - Trimmer »» >> • • Various Perambulator-making— General hand Plumbing and tinsmithing— Plumber Tinsmith Pottery-works— Pottery-maker Printing trades— Bookbinder >> • • Out. Christchurch 1 Ankle twisted Fall. Ashburton .. Christchurch 1 1 Hand lacerated Lost part of thumb .. ■Caught on sharp piping. Coalgate 1 Dislocated elbow Lifting piece of piping. Book-stitcher Boxmaker Engine-driver Machinist .. Christchurch 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Fingers slightly cut .. Two ribs broken Lost finger-nail Finger crushed Fingers badly torn Hand crushed Fingers badly lacerated Foot injured Lost first joints of three fingers Caught by guillotine-knives. Fell through trap. (taught in stitching-machine. i Caught in condensor. Caught in rollers. Caught in platen-machine. Caught between lift and well. Caught in loose belting. ,, Waimate Soapmaking— Labourer Spice, &c, packing— Bottler Errand-boy Stonemasonry— Stonemason Christchurch 1 1 1 Arm burnt Hand cut Thigh injured Caustic soda. Bottle burst. Struck by flywheel. tt • • Stone- quarrying— Carpenter Horse-driver Labourer Quarryman Storeman Tanning and fellmongery— Dollyman Fellmonger Tanner Timber and sawmilling— Carter Tailer-out Timaru Christchurch 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Finger crushed Rupture Fatal injuries Finger crushed Finger bruised Injuries to body Broken leg Back badly twisted .. Caught under stone. Lifting stone. Crushed between two slabs of stone. Caught by sprocket-wheel. Accidentally trod on. Struck by falling clay. Rock fell on him. Strained while packing cases. Timaru Christchurch 1 1 1 Body injuries Slight injuries Four fingers badly cut Fall. Caught on shafting. Caught in shaving-machine. >» Wood-dresser Wood-turner Woollen-milling— Engine-driver Fireman Millwright Weaver Various accidents .. »» 1 1 1 1 1 Foot bruised Lost parts of two fingers Wrist cut Lost part of one finger Lips and cheeks cut .. Struck by falling timber. Contact with circular saw. Contact with planing-machine. Struck by piece of timber. Timaru Christchurch Timaru 1 1 1 1 i29 Finger bruised Face and arms burnt .. Arm broken Hand severely injured Cuts, bruises, &c. Caught in slot of connecting-rod. Flames from furnace. Struck by brick. Cnught in loom. Baking— Biscuit-baker Confectioner Otago and Si >UTJ [LAI [D Industrial District. Dunedin I 1 1 1 1 Hand badly injured .. Right foot crushed Lost forefinger Left arm crushed Caught in cogs. Caught under cranks. Caught under cutting-machine. Caught in rollers. Pastrycook Bootmaking— Cutter .. ' 1 1 Lost top of forefinger.. Arm severely cut Caught by cutting-press. Caught between wheels. Boxmaking— Machinist .. 1 Finger slightly injured Ca,ught on corner-staying machine. Caught on knives of shapingmachine. C '.*• by circular saw. 1 1 1 Lost one finger and part of another Lost top of thumb Forefinger split ,, »> • • ,, * t - • >r ' • >»

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Trade or Industry. Locality. 1 -6 "5 Nature of Injury. Cause. Ota< (0 AND SOUTHL. .SI) In: iTJSTEiAL District— contit med. Biscuit and confectionery— Confectioner Dunedin Burnt hand and face .. Sprained ankle Splashed by hot syrup. Slipped down steps. »> ■ * 1 1 Brewing and bottling— Engineer 1 Lost forefinger, and hand injured Circular saw. Carpentry and joinery— Carpenter »» • • Hand severely cut Lost fingers Thumb severely cut .. Lost part of thumb .. Three fingers cut Lost one finger, others badly cut Lost top of finger Arm bruised Crushed by sash of window. Caught in buzzer. Caught on buz. planer. yt ' • 1 2 I I 1 1 Cut by circular saw. Caught on planing-machine. >» • • >» ■ • j> • ' »» • • 1 1 Struck by piece of timber. Chemical-works — General hand pi -' Chemists— Assistant '» ■ • 1 I Face burnt Hand bruised Splashed by sulphuric acid. Struck by flywheel. »» • - 1 1 Foot severely cut Hand poisoned Caught in lift. Scratched while opening drum of chemicals. Clothing trades — Cutter Coachbuilding— Apprentice 1 Lost top of thumb Contact with cutter. »» * • Blacksmith Invercargill.. Dunedin 1 1 1 1 1 1 Thumb injured Lost part of thumb .. Eye injured Crushed foot Cut ear and bruised head Lost part of thumb .. Pinched by pinions. Caught in tire-bender. Struck by splinter. Plough fell on it. Horse kicked him. Cut by planing-machine. Bodymaker Dairying— Factory-manager Engineering trades — Blacksmith Boilermaker Inve .'cargill.. Wyndham .. 1 Lost foot Caught in belting. »» • • »> Brass-finisher »» • ■ Coppersmith Coremaking Engine-driver General hand »> • • »» ■ ■ Dunedin Invercargill.. Dunedin »> * • ») * • I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 Strained back Injuries to abdomen .. Lip cut Ear burnt Strained back Hand ripped open Eye severely injured .. Wound over eye Scalp wound Finger injured Hand slightly injured.. Arm lacerated Hand lacerated Poisoned hand Burns about eyes Forehead burnt Thumb crushed Slight injuries to foot.. Thumb burst Hand slightly injured.. Fatal injuries Point of finger burst .. Finger severely crushed Thumb lacerated Back strained Lost top joints of two fingers and one crushed Hand burnt Eye severely injured .. Lost finger Lost parts of two fingers Fractured finger Thumb lacerated Three fingers crushed . . Right foot burnt Back strained Injuries to back Hand lacerated Knee twisted. Hand severely cut Foot burnt Toe broken .. Cuts, bruises, &c. Lifting weight. Struck by angle-iron. Struck by piece of steel. Contact with live coal. Carrying iron. Caught on jagged plate. Entered by piece of steel. Struck by chisel. Struck by piping. Penetrated by drill. Cut by cutter of lathe. Caught in nibbling-machine. Caught in rollers. Skinned hand with mallet. Ignition of gas. Caught in lift. Falling piece of casting. Struck by piece of wood. Jammed. Strain through lifting weight. Caught between truck and girder, Caught in cogs. Contact with grindstone. Lifting weight. Jammed by roller. >> ■ • >» • • »» • • »» • • >> * • !» • • >» • ■ >> 1 1 1 I 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 3 Ignition of tar. Piece of steel flew into it. Caught in cog-wheels. Caught in bevel-gearing. Crushed by weight. Crushed by bearing. Caught in rollers. Splashed by hot metal. Lifting bag of coke. Carrying heavy weight. Cut by knife. Ironworker Labourer Fitter Rangemaker Rough edge of casting. Splashed by hot metal. Struck by piece of iron. Striker Various Furniture trades — Cabinetmaker t» • • 1 1 Slight injuries to palm Burnt arms and neck. Chisel slipped. Kapoc caught fire. ti »» * •

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Trade or Industry. Locality. £ Locality. I a 1 1 Nature of Injury. Cause. 5 Otaoo and Southi.and ,NT> In; ir/STRIAL DlSTBICT — continued. Furniture trades— ■continued. Cabinetmaker I Dunedin 1 1 1 1 I 1 Injuries to knee .. Ladder slipped. Finger lacerated .. Caught on planing-knives. ii *« i < • • (,'hairmaker apprentice Mantelpiece-maker . . Gunsmith's assistant . . Jewellery— Apprentice Labourer • i 4* ' - • • i) • • " Slight injuries to hand Torn by splinter. Three fingers severely cut Contact with circulai saw. Slight injuries to finger Torn by fish-hooks. 1 1 1 Severed artery .. Cut by instrument. Two ribs fractured .. Fell from scaffold. Legs and arms severely Head of cask blew out. j injured Ribs severely injured.. Slipped on stone steps. Slight injuries to foot. . Caught under tank. • ■ J ft 1 I Meat trades— Bacon-curer Flesher .. . . J 1 1 1 Broke bone in wrist .. Fall. Lost right thumb .. Caught in fleshing-machine. Lost finger, and thumb ,. crushed Left hand jammed .. Caught by winnowers. l> • ■ • • Papermaking Plumbing and tinsmithing— Plumber .1 || .ill 1 Tinsmith 1 1 1 ! Forearm burnt .. Ignition of acetylene-gas. Hand crushed .. < 'aught in spouting-machine. Two fingers badly cut.. Caught by guillotineSprained ankle .. | Ladder slipped. Preserving— General hand " .... 1 Arm grazed and muscle; Struck by bag of starch. of neck strained Lips cut, and several Struck by piping. teeth lost ■ Tinsmith ... „ .. ! .. 1 Printing— Apprentice Boxmaker.. " • ■ •• 1 1 1 1 Wrist sprained .. : Lifting lit ho. stone. Second finger cut .. i Contact with rutting-wheels. Thumb badly cut .. i Caught in shaping-machine. Arm badly crushed .. Caught in rollers of litho.machine. Lost part of finger .. Caught in label-cutter. Injury to eyo .. Struck by case. Lithographer Machinist .. 1 1 Ro pe - making— Apprentice Rope-maker .. ii .... ii .... 1 1 1 1 1 Finger injured .. Pricked by needle. Eye injured .. .. Struck by bobbin. Finger badly torn .. Caught in carding-loom. Finger poisoned .. Scratched by rusty iron. Hand badly crushed .. Caught between belting and pulley. Finger jammed .. Caught in Corliss gear. Shin injured.. .. Slipped through hole in floor. Stoker Twine-maker Sawmilling— Sawyer .. ii .... 1 1 Shoeman Otautau .. 1 1 1 1 1 Injury to eye .. Struck by piece of wood. Lost two fingers .. Cut by swing saw. Fatal injuries .. Hogs flew out of a log and struck him on side. Finger broken and I Caught in cogs of crane. crushed Arms scalded .. , Splashed by boiling water. Two fingers crushed .. Jammed by pulley. Stonemason Dunedin Tailor Tanner Wire-mattress making— General hand Various Woollen-milling— Carder Carter Dyer Hosiery-worker Labourer .... 1 1 1 43 Hand severely injured j Contact with circular saw. Slight injuries. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I Chin severely cut .. Caught in belting. Slight injuries .. ' Struck by bale of wool. Back and shoulders burnt! Splashed by boiling water. Finger crushed .. Caught in cog-wheels. Lost top of thumb .. 1 Contact with circular saw. ! Injured back .. ! Stiuck by bale of wool. Hand crushed .. , Jammed between wall and door. Forefinger crushed .. , Caught between spools. Shock to system .. Fell from ladder. 1 Lost finger .. .. Caught in belt of sewing-machine. Forefinger cut and Jammed in power-loom, bruised Mill hand Spinner Weaver ,. ....

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Place. Trades. Plaoe. Trades. Amberley Auckland All shops, except fishmongers. Bicycle dealers and repairers. Bootmakers (retail). Chemists. Hawera Hawksburv Grocery, drapery, ironmongery, and watchmaking and jewellery. All shops. H airdressers. All shops. Auckland and Newmarket Auckland Auckland and Newmarket Auckland Hairdressers. Hatters, mercers, and clothiers. Howick Hunterville Fruiterers. Hairdressers and tobacconists. All shops, except fruiterers, confectioners, and restaurant-keepers. All shops, except fruiterers, confectioners, fishmongers, and cyclerepairers. Hairdressers and tobacconists. Chemists and druggists. Drapers, clothiers, and mercers. Grocers. Hairdressers and tobacconists. Tailors, clothiers, drapers, milliners, fancy - goods dealers, jewellers, stationers, grocers, ironmongers, butchers, bootmakers, saddlers, furniture - dealers, and bicycle - dealers. All shops. Drapers, clothiers, bootmakers, general storekeepers, chemists, plumbers, saddlers, butchers, tailors, bakers, watchmakers, stationers, and grocers. Hairdressers and tobacconists. Butchers. Drapers, clothiers, and grocers. Tobacconists and hairdressers. All shops, except tobacconists, hairdressers, chemists, fruiterers, confectioners, and refreshment-room keepers. All shops, except tobacconists, hairdressers, fruiterers, chemists, and sellers of photographic requisites. All shops. Clothiers. Drapers. Hairdressers. Mercers. Tailors. Tobacconists. Booksellers and news-agents. Bootmakers, boot - importers, and boot salesmen. Chemists, druggists, and herbalists. Drapers, tailors, and mercers. Grocers. Ironmongery and hardware. Motor and cycle builders, dealers, and repairers. Grocers and storekeepers. Boot-shops. Chemists. Drapers and clothiers. Grocers. Hairdressers and tobacconists. Chemists. All shops, except "bakers, butchers, chemists, confectioners, dairy - produce sellers, fishmongers, florists, fruiterers, hairdressers, news - agents, pork - butchers, refreshment - room keepers, and tobacconists. All shops. Hairdressers' saloons. All shops. All shops, except hairdressers. All shops. Tailors. Tobacconists. All shop-;. Inangahua County Avondale Awarua Riding . . Balchttha Watchmakers, tailors, butchers, plumbers, bootmakers, saddlers, bakers, drapers, general merchants and storekeepers, grocers, cycle-agents, nurserymen, sail and cover makers. Tailors, clothiers, drapers, milliners, jewellers, fancy-goods dealers, stationers, grocers, bootmakers, ironmongers, furniture - dealers, butchers, bicycle-makers. Tobacconists. All shops. Hairdressers and tobacconists. Drapers, grocers, stationers, bootmakers, and general storekeepers. Boot and shoe shops. Chemists and druggists. Jewellers. Motor-car, motor-cycle, and cycleshops. Watchmakers, jewellers. &c. (articles over value of 3s.). All shops, except tobacconists. Hairdressers and tobacconists. Chemists and druggists. Furniture-dealers. All shops, except tobacconists, hairdressers, refreshment - room keepers, fruiterers, and confectioners. Pork-butchers and small-goods men. All shops, except butchers, hairdressers and tobacconists, photographers, confectioners, oystersaloon keepers, fruiterers, and jewellers. Chemists. All shops. All shops, excepting bakers and confectioners. Tobacconists and hairdressers. All shops, except butchers. All shops, except bakers, butchers, confectioners, dairy-produce sellers, fishmongers, florists, fruiterers, news-agents, pork-butchers, and refreshment-room keepers. Chemists and druggists. Hairdressers and tobacconists. Hatters, mercers, tailors, and clothiers. Inglewood Invercargill Blenheim Kaiapoi Bull's Kiwitea County .. Manaia Carterton Christchurch Marton Masterton >> ' • Dannevirke Mosgiel Uunedin ,, and Roslyn Eltham Motueka Feilding.. Mount Hutt Napier Fitzroy Foxton Nelson Gisborne Gore New Brighton New Plymouth .. Grey Lynn ,, ■ • Greytown Halcornbe Hamilton Hastings Drapers, grocers, stationers, bootmakers, and general storekeepers. All shops. Booksellers and stationers. All shops. Booksellers. Chemists. Confectioners. Pork-butchers. Second-hand dealers. All shops, except bakers, butchers, chemists, confe'etioners, dairyproduce sellers, fishmongers, florists, fruiterers, hairdressers, news-agents, pork-butchers, refreshment - room keepers, and tobacconists, Oamaru Ohinemuri County Hawera .. Omaka Onehunga I Opotiki . . ■ Opunake Otautau Outram Pahiatua J All shops except tobacconists, hairdressers, fruiterers and confectioners, refreshment-room keepers, I

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Return showing Names of Towns at which Polls of Electors were taken under "The Factories Act Amendment Act, 1907," Section 15, and "The Factories Act, 1908," Section 36 (to decide whether the Statutory Half-holiday for Women and for Boys under 18 "Years of Age should be changed from Saturday to the Shop Closing-day).

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Place. Trades. Place, Trades. Palmerston North Papakura Patea .. Petone Picton Port Chalmers Pukekohe Rongotea .. [ Ross Rotorua Butchers. Tβ Aroha— could. Hairdressers. Tobacconists. All shops. J Temuka.. All shops, except tobacconists and I Timaru .. hairdressers, bakers and confec- ,, tioners, stationers and news- „ agents, and fruiterers. Waihi Boot and shoe dealers. Drapers, storekeepers, boot • merchants, crockery-merchants, ironmongers, and saddlers. ,, All shops. ,, All shops, except fruiterers, bakers. Waimate and hairdressing-saloons. ,. . . All shops, except hairdresser'-. Waitomo County.. All shops. ,, ■ Drapers, general storekeepers, and i boot and shoe dealers. Wanganui All storekeepers. i „ All shops, except fruiterers, confec- Wellington tioners, and refreshment - room ,, . . keepers. ,, Grocers and general storekeepers. „ ' All shops, except confectioners. ,, fruiterers, refreshment-rcom and ,, dining-room keepers. Chemists. ,, Hairdressers and tobacconists. ,, All shops, except fishmongers, fruiterers, confectioners, bakers, ; Winton .. refreshment-room keepers, book- :l Woodville stall keeper on a. railway-station Wyndh;im or- wharf, hairdressers, tobacconists, stationers, news-agents, and fancy-goods dealers. All shops. Hairdressers and tobacconists. Retail fishing-tackle dealers. Retail grocers. Hairdressers and tobacconists. Ironmongers, grocers, drapers. tailors, clothiers, boot - dealers, and general storekeepers. Stationers and fancy-goods, dealers. Watchmakers and jewellers. Grocers. Saddlers, harness. &c. All shops. Fishmongers, fruiterers, and refresh-ment-rooms. ( 'herniate. Hairdressers and tobacconists. Butchers. Chemists and druggists. Drapers, clothiers, and mercers. Hairdressers. Ironmongers. Pork-butchers, poultry, and small goods. Tobacconists. Watchmakers, jewellers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, ami engravers. All shops. South Malvern Stratford Sumner .. Taihape Te Aroha Drapers, clothiers, and mercers.

'oting. Name of Place. For Shop-closing Day. For Saturday. Majority in favour of Shop-day. Arrowtown ... Blenheim Dannevirke ... Eltham Inglewood ... Invercargill ... Mastercon Mataura Palmerston South 14 116 121 324 69 530 837 203 28 125 163 37 239 143 88 49 42 45 41 27 137 4 101 500 98 6 34 110 7 71 27 31 10 5 3 14 75 94 187 65 429 337 105 22 91 53 30 168 116 57 39 37 42 Patea Pieton Stratford Taihape Waitara ... Winton Woodville Wyndham ...

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District. Case. Decision. Decision. Northern ;> }> • • 55 • * !} ' * ?) * * ), • * )) >) * ' 55 * " Wellington .. )s • • )j • • Walsh v. The Union Steamship Order re applying compensation. Company of New Zealand (Limited) Nickells v. Waihi Grand Junction £42 12s., costs £5 5s., and witnesses' Company (Limited) expenses and disbursements. Warrington v. The Opotiki Application for sale of lands held in trust. Town District Board Granted. Grainger v. Browne .. .. £200. Maxwell v. The Union Collieries j Application dismissed, with costs .£10 10s., (Limited) and witnesses' expenses and disbursements. Diseased condition of heart brought on gradually. Harwood v. De Lautour .. | £100, without costs. Thorpe v. Hunter Bros, and ■ £1 7s. per week while incapacitated, costs Goldie £7 7s., with witnesses' expenses and disbursements. Gill v. The Union Steamship £15, costs £5 5s., with witnesses' expenses Company of New Zealand (Li- and disbursements, mited) Brook v. O'Shea .. .. I Dismissed. Injuries sustained while claimant was drunk. Tienen t>. The Union Steamship £1 5s. per week until new order made, costs Company of New Zealand (Li- £10 10s., with witnesses' expenses and mited) disbursements. Matthews v. Gibson and Fyfield i £130, including costs and expenses. Burnett r. Oxenham and Baty £250, costs £7 7s., with witnesses' expenses and disbursements. Hodgkinson i>. Powell .. j Dismissed, with costs £10 10s., and witnesses' expenses and disbursements. Respondent had receipt for full payment of compensation-money. Baldwin v. The King .. £1 4s. per week till new order made. Eoy v. Wellington Harbour i Dismissed. Accident not serious. Board Darley v. Brice, Broad, and Co. £33, costs £7 7s., with witnesses' expense;.' (Limited) and disbursements. Rells v. The Union Steamship .' Dismissed, with coets £5 5s., and disburseCompany of New Zealand (Li- ' ments. Accident occurred in dinnermited) hour. Cameron v. Austin . . .. I Dismissed, with costs £10 10s., and witnesses' expenses and disbursements. Injury not proved to be caused by his work. Kelsey v. Trevor and Sons (Li- £30, costs £5 5s., with witnesses' expenses mited) and disbursements. Stafford and another v. Stanford Be jurisdiction of Magistrate (Supreme and another .. Court decision). Gwyllim v. Campbell and Burke Declaration of liability made. Costs £4 4s., with witnesses' expenses and disbursements. Public Trustee v. Florence Nevis Order re applying compensation. Collins v. Andrews .. .. Dismissed. Costs £10 10s., with witnesses' expenses and disbursements. Accident not proved to have arisen out of or in the course of employment. Shaw v. Burns . . .. 3s 6d. per week during incapacity, costs £7 7s., with witnesses' expenses and disbursements. McDonald v. Andersons (Limited) Order re applying compensation. Drury v. Dixon .. .. £250, costs £10 10s., with witnesses' expenses and disbursements. Davey i>. Skelton, Frostick, and £7 8s. 10d., costs £4 4s., and disbursements Co. • £4 2s. 6d. Wright v. The King .. .. j £341 5s. Walker v. Irvine and Stevenson £1 per week until new order made. Costs £7 7s., with witnesses' expenses and dis>5 ' ' )) " * )1 * * )? * ' >> Canterbury . . M i i j...

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Return showing Industrial Agreements entered into and Cases dealt with by Boabds of Conciliation and by the Court of Arbitration, Names of Trades affected, and the respective Districts,- from Ist April, 1908, to 31st March, 1909. Industrial Agreements. Trade affected. Industrial District. Trade affected. Industrial District. Hotel and restaurant employees Northern. I General labourers (Napier) . . Wellington. Typographers (Gisborne) .. Northern (Auck- j Slaughtermen (Wanganui Meat land). Freezing Company) . . ~ Thames miners .. .. Ditto. ! Wanganui gas-stokers and cokers Freezing-works employees (Ma- j Drivers (Corporation employees) nawatu), (firemen, greasers. : Tramway employees and kidney boys) .. .. Wellington. i Tramway employees (Dunedin) Otago and South-Sausage-casing makers (Wha- land. katu) .. • • • • „ Gas-stokers and cokers (Dnnedin) Ditto. Conciliation Boards. Recommendations. Bricklayers (Wellington) .. Wellington. Tailors (Wellington) .. .. Wellington. Grocers' assistants (Wellington) ~ General labourers (Wellington) „ Fishermen (Hawke's Bay) .. „ Engineers (Wellington) Painters (Napier) .. . . „ Butter-makers (Wellington) .. „ Painters (Wanganui) ..

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District. Case. Decision. Itago and Southland j> J3 >! Pattinson v. The Allandale Coal Company (Limited) Christie v. Curvvood Welham v. The Phcenix Company (Limited) Harper v. Walker Wilson v. Mervyn £48, costs £7 7s., with witnesses' expenses and disbursements. Dismissed, with costs £7 7s., and witnesses' expenses and disbursements. £60, costs £5 5s., with witnesses' expenses and disbursements. £202 10s., with costs £7 7s., and witnesses' expenses and disbursements. Appeal from Stipendiary Magistrate dismissed, with costs £7 7s. Compensation allowed at £150. Dismissed. Costs £5 5s., with witnesses' expenses and disbursements. No claim made within three months after accident. £1 16s. per week till new order made. J) S^estland Simons v. Blackball Coal Company (Limited) ,, Harpur v. The Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited) Dennis v. The Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited) Carlstedt v. The Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited) Fraser v. Schaef and others ,, £240, costs £7 7s., with witnesses' expenses and disbursements. )! • • £250, costs £5 5s., with witnesses' expenses and disbursements. ,, £30.

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Return showing Industrial, Agreements entered into and Cases dealt with by Boards ok Conciliation and by the Court of Arbitration, &c.— continued. Arbitration Court. Awards. Trade affected. Industrial District. Trade affected. Industrial District. Beamsmen . . . . .. Northern (Auck- Carpenters and joiners . . Canterbury. land). Drivers Carpenters (Gisborne) . . Ditto. General labourers (Christchurch) Coal-miners (Hikurangi Coal Hotel and restaurant employees Company, Limited) .. „ Hotel and restaurant employees Coal - miners (H i k ura n g i), ~, restaurantB . tea-rooms.'and (Northern Coal Company) .. „ oyster-saloons Coopers . . .. „ Iron and braga m(m i ders (Christ- . Electrical workers .. .. „ church) Engme-dovers „ Maltsters and brewery employees hnaine - drivers Devonport ~ , „ , J \ • Steam Ferry Company, Li- Manure ' f 11 ™' oleo ' and freez " mited), re river engineers .. ~ ing works labourers Engine-drivers (Kaipara. Hoki- Metal-workers assistants anga, and Waikato), re river Musterers and packers engineers and marine engine- j Plumbers and gasfitters drivers .. .. .... Range-workers Farriers and general blacksmiths „ Shearers Fellmongers, tanners, soap - Slaughtermen (C anter b v r y workers, and general tannery Frozen Meat and Dairy Proemployees .. . . ~ duce Company (Limited) and Fish-curers .. .. .. ~ the Christchurch Meat CornHairdressers . . .. „ pany) .. . . .. „ House-painters .. .. „ Timber-yards, sawmills, andcoal-Letterpress-printers .. .. ~ yards (town) .. .. ~ Painters and decorators (Hamil- Ditto (country) .. . . ~ ton) .. .. ~ ~ (Ashburton) .. .. ~ Plasterers .. . . .. ~ Tinsmiths and sheet - metal Plumbers .. .. .. „ workers .. .. . . ~ Rattan and wicker workers .. ~ Traction and stationary engine Seamen . . .. ~ drivers .. .. .. ~ Tinsmiths and sheet - metal United millers, engine-drivers. workers .. .. .. ~ and mill employees .. ~ Typographers .. .. „ Waterside workers (Timaru) .. ~ Waterside workers (Gisborne) .. ~ Brass - finishers and electro - Bakers .. .. .. Wellington. platers .. .. .. Otago and SouthBookbinders and paper-rulers land. (New Zealand) . . .. ~ Butchers (Southland) .. Ditto. Drivers .. .. .. ~ Coal-miners (Allandale Coal Com- „ (re bakers' drivers) . . „ P an y) ■ ■ • • • • ~ (Napier) .. .. ~ Coal-miners (Bruce Railway Coal Electrical workers . . .. „ Company, Limited) . . „ Engineers .. . . .. ~ Coal - miners (Freeman's Coal Farriers and general blacksmiths Company and others) .. ~ (country) .. .. ~ Coal-miners (New Zealand Coal Fishermen (Hawke's Bay) .. ~ and Oil Company, Limited) .. ~ Freezing-works (Hawke's Bay) „ Coal-miners (Taratu Coal and Gas-stokers and cokers .. ~ Railway Company) ... „ General labourers (country) .. ~ Felt-hatters .. .. ~ Grocers .. .. .. ~ Hotel, restaurant, and boardingPainters and decorators (Pal- house employees, re botelmerston North) .. .. ~ keepers .. .. .. „ Ditto (Napier) .. .. ~ Ditto, re private hotels .. ~ „ (Wanganui) .. .. ~ Ditto, re restaurant, tea-rooms, Seamen . . .. .. ~ and oyster-saloons .. ~ Shearers .. .. .. ~ Letterpress printers' machinists ~ Stonemasons .. .. ~ Plasterers .. .. .. ~ Tailors .. .. .. „ Range-workers (Dunedin) .. „ Drivers (Greymouth) .. .. Westland. Seamen (Dunedin) .. .. ~ Miners, coal (Blackball) .. „ Timber - yards and sawmills Miners, gold (Inangahua), (John . (Southland) .. .. ~ McLean and Sons).. .. „ . Tinsmiths and sheet - metal Bakers and pastrycooks, re workers (Dunedin) .. .. ~ pastrycooks .. .. Canterbury. Tramways .. .. .. „ Butchers (Christchurch) .. „ Waterside workers (Dunedin) .. „

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Breaches of Sections 108, 110, and 111 111 o, of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. Trade. District. Particulars. a I Electric tramways .. Northern (Auckland) Timber-yards and sawmills Wellington Bakers .. .. ,, Cooks and waiters .. ,. Painters .. .. „ Breach of section 108 of " The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1905," re. penalty for proposing a strike. Enforcement of section 108 of " The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1905," re dismissing employees because they were entitled to the benefits of an award. Enforcement of section 111 of " The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1905," re creating, aiding, and abetting a strike. Enforcement of section 108 of " The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1905," re dismissing an employee because he joined the union. Enforcement of section 110 of '' The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1905," re dismissing a worker because he was entitled to the benefits of an award. Appeal from decision of Stipendiary Magistrate, re recovery of penalty for breach of award. Breach of section 108 of " The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1908," re dismissing employees while a dispute was pending. Enforcement of section 110 of " The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1905," re. advising shearers by advertisement to claim higher rate of wages than provided by award. Breach of section 111 of "The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1908," re taking part in a strike. Granity Creek Coal-miners Weetland Drivers (Greymouth) .. ,, Shearers (Otago) . . Otago and Southland Coal-miners (Otago) .. Ditto Applications for Awards heard by the Court in which no Awards were made. _i! Trade. District. Particulars. i Drovers and musterers ... Wellington ... (Wairarapa) Agricultural and pastoral Canterbury ... labourers Application for award struck out. 4.L4J *-S \_l I ■ KJ Enforcement of Section 15 of "The lndustri Pai al Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1905," re Taking •t in a Strike. Case taken by Difltrict. Trade affected. d. Nature of Breach. Decision. Nature of Breach. Department Ditto .. Wellington . . Bakers Aiding and abetting a strike Ditto Taking part in a strike Ditto Dismissed. ,, .. i 91 »» Enforcemi mt of Section 5 of " The Industrial Conciliatit Part in a Strike) in A m and Arbitration A' 'agistraie's Court. •mdment Act, 1908" (Taking Case taken by District. Trade affected. Mature of Breach. Decision. lepart- I Wellington (Hawke's : Freezing-works ment | Bay) litto .. Ditto Taking part in a ! Convicted. strike (20 men) .. I Ditto (re Leonard Withdrawn. Hopkins) Penalty, £20.

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Enforcements of Awards and Agreements under " The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1908," during the Year ended the 31st March, 1909, in Arbitration Court.

Case ;nken by Trade affected. Nature of Breach. Number of Breaches committed by Decision. Penalt; plovers. | Wortos - Dept. Dept. Bakers Northern (Auckland) Industrial Di Failing to pay award rates of wages .. Accepting less than award rates of wages Failing to pay award rates of wages.. >ISTRICT. 1 5 1 Convicted Breach recorded. Breach' s recorded. Dismis-ed. Withdrawn. £ s. d. 2 0 0 Butchers , Accepting less than award rates of wages Ditto 2 1 24 0 0 1 Breach recorded. Convicted Breaches recorded. Withdrawn. Failing to keep time-book 8 Bootmakers i Boilermakers I Brick and tile workers Builders' labourers Cabmen Failing to pay award rates of wages.. Accepting less than award rates of wages Failing to give notice re apprentice .. Failing to pay award rates of wages.. Failing to pay for overtime Failing to pay award rates of wages.. Accepting less than award rates of wages Ditto 1 1 1 1 2 4 1 Dismissed. Convicted 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 Withdrawn. 4 Breaches re corded. Convicted 2 0 0 Failing to observe hours prescribed by award Ditto 1 '■') Breaches recorded. Withdrawn. Convicted Dismissed. Failing to give preference to unionists Failing to enter time of starting and leaving off in wages-book Employing man after hours prescribed by award Failing to pay award rates of wages.. • • i Failing to indenture an apprentice .. Accepting less than award rates of wages Ditto .. .. .. .. I Failing to pay overtime rates of wages Accepting work at piecework rates .. Employing hand at piecework rates.. Failing to give notice re apprentice .. Failing to give prefermee to unionist - Failing to pay wages fortnightly Failing to claim wages fortnightly .. Failing to provide sanitary convenience and grindstone Failing to provide sanitary convenience Failing to provide grindstone 1 1 3 11 2 '■ 3 1 • • 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 0 0 Carpenters Breaches recorded. Convicted Dismissed. Withdrawn. Breaches recorded. Cor victed 27 0 0 5 3 0 0 3 0 0 " 4 Breaches recorded. Convicted Dismissed. 2 0 0 1 Convioted 2 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 0 's Withdrawn Convicted Withdrawn. 2 0 0 ] Coachworkers Engineers Failing to pay award rates of wages.. Deducting wages from apprentice for holidays Absence from employment Failing to pay award ratesof wages.. Employing too many apprentices Failing to indenture an apprentice .. Failing to give preference to unionists Employing assistant on half-holiday Failing to pay award rates of wages.. Failing to pay overtime rates of wages 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Brtach recorded. Convictnd Breaches re cor fed. Withdrawn. Convioted 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 Engine-drivers Furniture trades Hairdressers Dismissed. Letterpress machinists Miners (gold) Painters " Failing to pay wages weekly Failing to indenture an apprentice .. Failing to pay award rates of wages.. Aocepting less than award rates of wages Failing to pay award rates of wages.. Accepting less than award rates of wages Failing to pay award rates of wages.. 1 I 1 1 1 2 1 Breach recorded. Ditto. Convicted Withdrawn. Convicted Breach re corded. Convicted Breaches recorded. Convicted Breach recorded. 2 0 0 " 1 5 0 0 Plumbers 2 3 0 0 j Saddlers 4 0 0 i i

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umber of Breaches committed by Case iken by Trade aflected. Nature of Breach. Decision. Penalty. pioyl'rs. I Worirers - Northern (Auckland) Industrial District Saddlets .. | Accepting less than award rates of I wages .. Ditto .. c— contv lued. £ s. d. Dept. '■ 1 Convicted 2 0 0 Sailmakers .. Failing to pay award rates of wages.. .. Accepting less than award rates of wages Shipbuilders .. Failing to pay award rates of wages .. * „ .. Accepting less than award rates of wages Slaughtermen .. Failing to keep time-book .. „ .. Employing men on a holiday provided for by award .. Ditto " .. „ .. Working on holiday provided for by award .. I Failing to pay agreement rates of wages „ .. I Failing to give pruference to unionists „ .. Employing men on a holiday provided for by award Tailors . Having bespoke work done on other than own premises .. Ditto .. Employing too many weekly hands .. „ .. Failing to pay award rates of wages.. Tailorbsses .. Failing to pay agreement rates of wages „ . . Employing too mauy apprentices 1 2 2 Breaches recorded. Breach recorded. Breaches reoorded. Convicted Breaoh recorded. Convioted 1 1 3 0 0 2 1 7 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 Dismissed. ■ Union 1 1 1 it Convicted Dismissed. 3 0 0 Dept. 1 1 0 G 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 Withdrawn. Convicted 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 .. Failing to indenLure apprentice „ .. Having bespoke work done on other tlian own premises Timber-workers .. Employing watchman excessive hours „ .. Failing to pay wages fortnightly .. Failing to pay overtime rates of wages „ .. Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 1 Withdrawn. Dismissed. Breaches recorded. Breach recorded. Dismissed. Convicted 1 1 1 2 2 3 6 8 3 6 8 6 6 8 „ .. Failing to claim overtime rates of wages .. Accepting less than award rates of wages Tramway employees .. Failing to give a week's notice of dismissal Typographers .. Failing to pay award rates of wages.. Waterside-workers .. „ „ .. Failing to give preference to unionists .. Shifting gang of men from one ship to another to work cargo, when another gang was available .. Failing to allow one hour for meal .. 27 Breaches recorded. Ditto. 6 1 Breaoh recorded. Ditto. 1 1 1 1 Dismissed. 1 Breaoh recorded. Convicted „ .. Allowing men to truck excessive weights .. Ditto „ .. Failing to pay for travelling time .. Refusing to work as prescribed by award 1 2 0 0 2 1 Dismissed. 1 Wellington Industrial Distrh :CT. Breaoh recorded. Convicted Dept. Aerated-water workers Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 1 2 0 0 0 10 0 Bakerd » .. Accepting less than award rates of wages .. : Employing carter in bakehouse .. Failing to indenture an apprentice .. „ .. i Carter working in bakehouse contrary to award Butohers .. Failing to pay overtime rates of wages 1 i it 3 1 11 0 0 3 0 0 n 3 1 1 n Breach recorded. Convicted Withdrawn. Convicted 3 13 i .. Failing to olaim overtime rates of wages .. Ditto „ .. Employing men exoessive hours on holiday „ .. Working excessive hours on holiday 4 10 0 1 1 Withdrawn. Convicted 3 0 1 Breach recorded. Convicted 27 10 0 H „ .. I Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 17

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Number of Breaches committed by Case taken by Trade affected. Nature of Breach. plo£«. j WOTke - Decision Penalty. Wellington Industrial District — a mtinued. £ s. d. Dept. Butchers Aooepting less than award rates of wages Ditto .. .. .. .. 15 3 Convicted Breaches recorded. Convicted Withdrawn. Convicted Breaches recorded. Convicted • Breaches recorded. Dismissed. Withdrawn. ■29 0 0 Employing hands excessive hours .. Failing to give preference to unionists Failing to allow meat to employees .. Employing boys contrary to award .. 3 1 4 5 4 13 4 fi 3 4 Builders' labourers Failing to give preference to unionists n 2 2 4 0 0 Failing to provide sanitary accommodation Ditto Failing to indenture an apprentice .. Failing to pay overtime rates of wages Failing to pay award rtites of wages .. 1 3 Carpenters 1 3 1 9 1 Dismissed. Convicted 9 0 0 5 0 0 20 0 0 * 1 's Breach recorded. Dismissed. Convicted 4 2 3 Accepting less than award rates of wages Ditto Failing to give preference to unionists 1 Withdrawn. Convicted Breaches recorded Convicted Breach recorded. Withdrawn. Dismissed. Breaches recorded. Withdrawn. Convicted Dismissed. Breach recorded. Convicted Dismissed. Breaches reoorded. Convicted 4 5 8 0 0 Union Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 2 1 8 0 0 2 2 Accepting less than award rates of wages Ditto 2 0 10 0 2 1 1 Failing to provide sanitary accommodation Failing to give preference to unionists 1 4 1 2 5 0 0 Failing to allow workmen time to put tools in order on leaving job Discharging unionist for giving information to Inspector Failing to allow travelling-expenses .. Accepting less than award rates of wages Ditto 1 2 0 0 1 Dismissed. Dept. Goachworkers 1 ■I Convicted 4 0 0 1 Breach recorded. Convicted 6 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 19 0 0 Failing to pay award rates of wages .. Employing too many apprentices Failing to give notice re apprentice .. Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 3 1 3 8 4 Cooks and waiters Breaches recorded. Convicted 10 0 Accepting less than award rates of wages Ditto 2 ii • • • • • • • • Failing to pay overtime rates of wages Failing to claim overtime rates of wages Acoepting less than overtime rates of wages Failing to pay wages weekly 1 1 7 1 2 Breaches recorded. Withdrawn. Convicted Breach recorded. Breaches recorded. Breach recorded. Ditto. Dismissed. Convicted 2 0 0 Drivers 1 1 10 0 3 10 0 Failing to pay award rates of wages .. Failing to pay overtime rates of wages 1 1 1 2 1 * 1 Breach recorded. Dismissed. Convicted 2 0 0 " Engine-drivers Flax-millers Failing to grant half-holiday as provided by award Failing to pay award rates of wages .. Charging excessive rate for board 5 Withdrawn. Dismissed.

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umber ol Breaches committed by Case iken by Trade affected. Nature of Breach. Decision. Permit; pikers. I W ° rkera - Dept. • Wellington Industrial District-- continued. Furniture trades .. Failing to indenture apprentice .. I 1 „ .. Failing to pay award rates of wages .. I 1 „ .. Employing too many apprentices .. 2 Grooers .. Failing to p*y award rates of wages .. j 1 Letterpress machinists Failing to give preference to unionists 1 ■ Failing to indenture an apprentice .. 1 Meat-workers .. Taking part in a strike .. .. I Moulders .. Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 1 ,, .. Failing to give notice re apprentice .. j 1 Painters .. Failing to indenture an apprentice .. 2 ..1 1 Withdrawn. Convicted Dismissed. Convicted Withdrawn. £ b. r<. 10 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 0 3 0 0 1 Gonviuted Breach recorded. Ditto. 7 0 0 ,, ■ • Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 1 Plasterers .. Failing to give preference to unionists j 1 Saddlers .. Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 1 .. Failing to pay overtime rates of wages 2 „ .. Failing to pay wagee weekly .. 1 Failing to claim overtime rates of wages „ .. Failing to give notice re apprentice .. 1 Tailors .. Having bespoke work done on other ■ 1 than own premises •• Ditto .. .. .. .. 1 3 3 Convicted Breaches reoorded. Convicted 2 0 0 2 10 0 0 10 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 „ .. Doing work off registered premises .. Failing to pay award rates of wages.. 1 .. Deducting amount from piecework 1 wages „ .. Having bespoke work done on other I 1 than own premises Tailoresses .. Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 3 • . Employing too many apprentices .. ' 2 „ . . Having work done on other than own 1 premises Timber-workers .. Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 2 „ .. Failing to give preference to unionists 1 Typographers .. Failing to pay overtime rates of wages 3 1 1 1 1 1 Breaoh re corded. Ditto. Dismissed. Withdrawn. Breach reoorded. Convicted Union 5 0 0 Dept. " 10 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 0 Dismissed. Breaches re corded. Dismissed. Withdrawn. Dismissed. Breach recorded. Convicted 4 0 0 .. Failing to indenture an apprentice .. 2 .. I Employing females at typesetting .. ] .. Failing to pay award rate .. 1 Wharf labourers .. Failing to pay for travelling-time .. 1 „ .. Engaging labour at other than fixed 1 place I 2 0 0 Union Wkstland Industrial District. Miners (coal) .. j Failing to pay overtime rates of wages 1 Wharf labourers . ■ | Loading truck with excessive weight 1 Convicted Dismissed. 10 0 0 Dept. Canterbury Industrial District. Convicted 7 10 0 3 0 0 Bakers . Failing to pay award rates of wages., j 3 „ .. Accepting less than award rates of I wages .. Failing to give preference to unionists ! 1 Providing board and lodging for baker 1 Bootmakers (female) .. Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 2 ■ Boilermakers . . „ 1 - 2 2 0 0 2 10 0 Breaches re oorded. Breaoh re corded. Convicted 15 0 0 1 0 0 Brioklayers .. , .. 6 .. Accepting less than award rates of wages .. Employing too many apprentices .. 1 „ .. Failing to give preference to unionists 1 . Failing to pay overtime rates of wages 1 .. Failing to claim overtime rates of wages .. Failing to indenture an apprentice .. 1 Butchers . ■ Failing to observo hours prescribed b; 6 award .. Ditto .. .. .. .. ; 1 6 a „ Breaches recorded. Dismissed. G. nvict d 2 0 0 •2 0 0 2 0 0 15 0 0 ..,'.. .. .. . . 5 Carpenters .. I Failing to indenture an apprentice .. 5 '.. j 2 Breach recorded. Convicted 2 10 0 If. 3 4 „ .. Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 6 ... , . . 6 Breaches recorded. Convicted Breaches recorded. 11 8 i i

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\ umber of Breaches committed by Case iken by Trade affected. Nature of Breach. ploye'rs. | Workers - Decision. Penalty. Canterbury Industrial District —coi ntinued. £ s. a. Carpenters Accepting less than award rates of wages Ditto 2 Convicted 1 10 0 Dept. Breaches recorded. . Ditto. 7 M Cyole-workers Failing to pay wages fortnightly Failing to pay overtime rates of wages Failing to give preference to unionists Failing to give notice re apprentice .. Failing to provide board for apprentice when on country work Failing to pay award rates of wages.. 1 2 1 • 1 1 « Convicted 1 13 4 6 1 Dismissed. Convicted 6 0 0 Drivers General labourers Letterpress-printers .. Painters ft Accepting less than award rates of wages Failing to pay award rates of wages.. Failing to pay overtime rates of wages Accepting less than award ratea of wages Failing to pay award rates of wages .. Accepting less than award rates of wages Failing to pay award rates of wages .. Failing to indenture an apprentice .. Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 3 2 0 0 1 1 Dismissed. Breach recorded. Convicted Breach recorded. Convicted 2 0 0 1 5 0 0 2 1 1 3 1 5 0 0 11 0 0 Breach re corded. Convicted 12 0 0 1 10 0 Plasterers Slaughtermen Saddlers Tailors Threshing-millers Tramway employees .. Typographers Accepting less than award rates of wages Making a rule contrary to terms of agreement Failing to give notice re taking on an apprentice Having bespoke work done on other than own premises Failing to keep time-book in galley .. Failing to give notice of leaving employment Appointing inspector contrary to terms of agreement Failing to pay award rates of wages .. Acoepting less than award rates of wages 4 3 Union 1 Dismissed. Dept. 1 Breach recorded. Dismissed. Union 1 Dept. 1 '3 Convicted 2 0 0 6 0 0 1 Dismissed. 5 0 0 10 0 1 1 Convicted Otago and Southland Industrial L )ISTRICT. 4 0 0 Dept. Bakers Failing to give preference to unionists 2 1 Convioted Breach re oorded. Convicted Butohers Accepting less than award rates of wages Failing to pay wages fortnightly Employing too many apprentices 1 10 0 1 2 Breaohes recorded. Ditto. 2 0 0 Bootmakers Carters Failing to pay award rates of wages .. Employing too many youths Failing to pay award rates of wages .. Leaving employment without notice.. Failing to pay wages weekly 1 1 1 Convicted 1 1 De oisi on held over. Convicted 2 0 0 0 10 0 i Carpenters Engine-drivers Failing to give preference to unionists Failing to pay wages fortnightly _ .. Failing to give preferenoe to unionists I 1 1 2 0 0 10 0 10 0 Breach reoorded. Dismissed. Engineers Miners (coal) Painters Saddlers Sawmillers Failing to pay award rates of wages .. Failing to pay shift wages Failing to pay award rates of wages .. Employing too many apprentices Failing to pay award rates of wages .. Accepting less than award rates of wages Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 1 1 1 1 1 Convicted 1 3 0 2 0 0 10 1 1 Breach recorded. Dismissed. Breach recorded. , Dismissed. 3 0 Tailors a * • Accepting less than award rates of wages Ditto Having bespoke work done on other than own premises Ditto 1 1 1 1 2 Withdrawn.

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umber of Breaches committed by Case iken by Nature of Breach Decision. Penalty. Trade affected. Em- workers, ployers. Otagi i AND SOUTHLAHD INDUSTRIAL DlSTRK rr— conti; med. £ s. d. Dept. Tailors Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 1 Breach recorded. Convicted Breaoh recorded. Dismissed. n Employing too many apprentices Accepting less than award rates of wages Failing to give notice re taking an apprentice Failing to pay award rates of wages .. 3 1 8 0 0 it 1 Tailoresses Typographers 1 1 1 Breach recorded. Convicted Breach recorded. Convioted 5 0 0 w 1 0 0 Accepting less than award ratea of wages 1

Case taken by Trade affected. Nature of Breach Number of Breaches committed by Decision. Penalty. , Em - Workers, ployers. Northern (Auckland) Industrial T Failing to observe award hours )ISTBICT. Dept. Bakers and pastrycooks 1 Dismissed. Withdrawn. Convicted Breach recorded. Convicted £ s. a. Failing to pay award rates of wages 1 1 2 0 10 0 »» Carpenters.. t> Carters Electrical workers .. Furniture trades Failing to give preference to unionists Failing to pay award rates of wages ! 6 1 1 1 4 10 0 1 0 0 »> >» Dismissed. Breach recorded. Convicted 1 0 0 0 10 0 Grocers Plumbers Failing to indenture an apprentice .. 1 1 Butchers .. Wellington Industrial Distm [CT. Convicted Dismissed. 6 0 0 Dept. Failing to allow meat to employee .. I 2 1 1 Failing to pay overtime rates of wages Failing to claim allowance of meat.. i 2 Convicted Breaches recorded. Convicted 0 10 0 >» II Failing to pay award rates of wages Accepting less than award rates of wages Failing to give preference to unionists Employing too many boys .. ! Failing to give preference to unionists | Failing to pay wages weekly Failing to indenture an apprentice .. Employing too many apprentices .. Failing to pay award rates of wages Accepting less than award rate of wages Failing to keep time and wages book Failing to pay overtime rates of wages Failing to give preference to unionists Failing to pay wages weekly Failing to pay award rates of wages Failing to give preference to unionists Employing boy under eighteen years as driver Employing youth contrary to award Failing to pay overtime rates of wages 6 5 10 0 0 1 15 0 »» Builders' labourers .. 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 »» 10 0 0 20 0 0 23 0 0 10 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 0 4 10 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 2 10 0 ») Carpenters ») i t| Cooks and waiters . . 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 Dismissed. Convicted 1 10 0 10 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 >> Drivers Flax-millers ] 1 1 0 0 2 0 0

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umber of Breaches committed by Case taken by Trade affected. Nature of Breach. m. Penalty. Pipers, j Worker Wellington Industrial District—< ■continued. £ s. d. Dept. Furniture trades .. Failing to indenture an apprentice .. General labourers . . Failing to pay overtime rates of wages ■■ .. Failing to claim overtime rates of wages Painters .. .. Failing to join union after receiving notice ,, .. .. Failing to pay wages weekly ,i • • .. Failing to indenture an apprentice .. ,, .. . . Failing to pay award rates of wages ' ,, . . .. Accepting less than award rates of wages ,, . • .. Subletting work contrary to award.. »i • ■ .. Failing to pay wages within time prescribed by award Plumbers .. .. Failing to pay overtime rates of wages ,, .. .. J Failing to pay award rates of wages ,, • • .. I Failing to provide board for assistant when on country work ,, .. .. Employing too many assistants Sausage-casing makers Failing to pay overtime rates of wages Seamen .... ,, Tailors .. .. Employing too many weekly hands .. ,. .. . . Failing to pay award rates of wages >> .. .. Accepting less than award rates of wages Timber-workers .. I Failing to pay award rates of wages 1 1 i 1 ] Convicted 10 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 i l 11 i» 1 0 0 2 0 0 10 0 0 5 10 0 1 1 5 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 1 Dismissed. Convicted Dismissed. 2 0 0 Union Dept. 1 1 2 1 1 1 Convicted Withdrawn. Dismissed. Convicted 10 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 0 ] 1 0 0 Dept. Nelson Industrial District. 2 1 Convicted. >» 2 0 0 0 10 »» Coal-miners .. Failing to pay wages fortnightly Builders' labourers and Failing to pay overtime rates of wages drivers Dept. Canterbury Industrial Distrk [CT. Bootmakers .. Leaving employment without notice I Bricklayers .. Failing to give preference to unionists Carpenters.. .. Failing to pay award rates of wages .< .. .. Accepting less than award rates of wages >i .. .. Faliing to give preference to unionists Drivers . . .. Employing too many youths ,, . . .. Failing to pay award rates of wages Hotel and restaurant ,, employees Plasterers .. .. Failing to give preference to unionists Shearers .. .. Absenting from work without leave Stationary and trac- j Failing to give preference to unionists tion engine drivers Tailors .. .. Employing too many apprentices .. Failing to pay permit rate of wages.. ,. .. .. Accepting less than permit rate of wages i •• 1 1 1 1 1 1 i Convicted Dismissed. Convicted 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 10 0 10 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 i " 10 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 i 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 0 Otaoo and Southland Industrial I Bakers and past rycooks Failing to pay apprentice for time lost through slackness of work Carpenters.. .. Failing to claim overtime rates of wages Furniture trades .. Failing to pay award rates of wages District. Dept. 2 Convicted 3 0 0 4 4 1 0 0 1 Dismissed.

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>te.—' )nly tl ie empJ loyers personally engaged in the work of tl Lβ factory are countei •oughoi it. Table 1. Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Up to Q f qn More j Number Indentured | 8 Vemms than 30 TotaL Numberj Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. A^ n " Pereons - ' Person3 - Males. Females. Total Wages paid during the Year. AUCKLAND (CITY). Aerated-wator and Cordial Manufacturing. 14 toJ16 .. ; j£4 10/ to 20/ 17 to 20 .. "jl2 20/ to 36/ 21 and over 35/ to 70/ .. 89 .. 5 Employers, 7. 3 1 9 £7,063 Agricultural-implement Making. 17 to 20 .. 2 27/6 & 37/ j .. 21 and over 8 30/ to 65/ j .. _ 12 .. 5 Employers, 2. 5 £1,170 Ammunition-manufacturing. 14 to 16.. 3 7/6 to 17/6 15 8/to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 1 40/ 31 10/6 to 21/ 21 and over i 17 40/to 100/ 27 12/6 to 35/ 94 2 1 1 £5,067 Bacon-curing. 17 to 20 .. 2 25/ I ... .. I21 and over 12 40/to 80/ | 1 12/6 18 .. 2 Employers, 3. 1 3 £1,601 Bag-making (Calico, Flax, and Jute). 14 to 16 .. 2 I 12/6 & 15/ 2 11/6 & 12/ j 17 to 20 .. 1 I 20/ 4 10/6 to 12/6 j 21 and over 1 I 70/ 1 15/ 11 1 1 £50 Baking-powder, &c, Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 6 8/ to 17/6 3 8/ to 9/ 17 to 20 .. 3 15/ to 25/ 4 8/ to 17/6 21 and over 3 30/ to 55/ 1 15/ 23 .. 1 Employers, 3. Basket, Wickerware, and Perambulator Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 14 See 1 See I 17 to 20 .. 15 Table 2 Table 21 and over 43 5 4 5 96 12 9 Employers, 17. Billiard-table Manufacturing. 2 2 1 3 £790 12 ! £5,794 17 to 20 .. ! 1 30/ I .. 21 and over 3 55/ to 63/ ' .. .. 6 1 1 Employers, 2. Biscuit and Confectionery, &c, Making. 14 to 16.. 24 10/ to 17/6 39 I 7/6 to 15/ i 17 to 20 .. 20 15/ to 30/ 50 7/6 to 20/ 21 and over j 8 j? 75/to loW 28 W to 30/ 263 3 12 Employers —Males 15, females 2. Blacksmithing, Farriery, &c. 2 3 1 £392 17 j £18,064 14 to 16 .. 18 See 17 to 20 .. 20 Table 21 and over 53 5 .. .. 139 12 47 ' Employers, 48. Blind-making. 1 ; 48 £8,000 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ 17 to 20 .. 3 18/ to 32/6 21 and over 5 40/to 55/ .. .. 14 .. 3 Employers, 5. Boatbuilding and Shipwrighting. 14 to 16 .. 12 See 17 to 20 . . 42 Table 21 and over 89 5 .. .. 165 34 13 Employers, 22. Bootmaking (Rough-stull Cutters). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Tablo .. ... 21 and over 25 5 6 I I 3 £800 19 £14,835 I Bootmaking (Benchmen). 14 to 16 .. 12 See .". I 17 to 20 .. 17 Table 21 and over 197 B I Bootmaking (Clickers). 14 to Iβ .. 4 See 17 to 20 . . 10 Table 21 and over 63 5

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages, Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. ■ Number Number Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - Males. Females. Number of whom are Indentured Apprentices. Up to „ i- , n More 8 Pe«0M than30 T0taL Persons. ersons - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Bootmaking (Machinists). 14>jl6 .. .. .. 30 [ 5/ to 15/ 17 to 20 1 25/ 56 5/ to 23/6 21 and over 2 48/ 77 [ 14/ to 30/ .. .. .. I .. Bootmaking (Fitters and Table Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 17 6/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 21 8/ to 20/ 21 and over 3 20/ to 60/ 28 15/ to 30/ Bootmaking (Finishers). 14 to 16 .. 3 See .. .. [ 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 69 5 * Bootmaking (Sizers). 14 to 16 .. 5 10/ to 12/6 17 to 20.. 1 11/ 3 12/6 to 20/ 21 and over 8 30/ to 50/ 5 18/ to 22/6 .. .. .. • ■ I Bootmaking (Pump and Welt Hands). 17 to 20.. II 16/ .. .. I 21 and over 12 | 47/ to 57/6 .. .. I Bootmaking (Packers and Show-room Hands.) 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ .. .. I 21 and over 2 45/ & 52/6 I Bootmaking (General Hands in Larger Factories). 14 to 16 .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 21 and over 13 i 5 Bootmaking (General Hands and Repairers in Smaller Factories). 14 to 16 .. 2 See .. See 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 4 Table 21 and over 82 5 8 5 Bootmaking (Summary of all Branohes). 14 to 16 .. 33 .. 47 17 to 20 .. 50 .. 84 21 and over 476 .. 118 .. 912 74 82 9 Employers, 104. Bread and Small-goods Baking (Bread). 8 99 £64,994 14 to 16 .. 7 See 17 to 20 .. 30 Table 21 and over 126 5 .. .. 225 26 54 4 Employers, 62. I Bread and Small-goods Baking (Pastry, &c). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 21 and over 12 5 .. .. 28 4 7 Employers, 7. Brewing, Malting, Bottling, &c. .. I 58 I £19,879 7 £1,879 14 to 16 .. 8 See 17 to 20 .. 43 Table 21 and over 207 5 .. .. 266 .. 11 4 Employers, 8. Brick, Tile, and Pottery Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 13 See 17 to 20 .. 28 Table 21 and over 214 5 .. i 274 .. 9 4 Employers, 19. Brush, Broom, and Bellows Manufacturing. 3 I 18 £26,817 4 17 £26,654 Utoie.. 3 10/to 12/ 1 12/6 J 7 to 20 .. 5 20/ to 40/ 2 17/ & 20/ 21 and over 20 30/ to 50/ 4 14/ to 20/41 .. 5 2 Employers, 6. Butchers' Small-goods Manufacturing. 7 i 2,785 14 to 16 .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 27 5 .. .. 72 .. 36 Employers, 37. 36 £3,031

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Number of Persona employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. •****«* APP™ n " Females. V \ to 9 to 30 Persons. Per80ns - More than 30 Total. Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Butter and Cheese Making, Cream-separating, and Milk-pasteurising. 14 to 16 .. 5 I 9/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 5 i 17/6 to 25/ 4 10/ to 20/ 21 and over 51 ' 22/6 to 75/ 8 15/to 40/ 76 I 13 3 Employers, 3. 16 £7,130 Cabinetmaking, Upholstering, &c. (Cabinetmakers and General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 34 See 17 to 20 .. 68 Table 21 and over 163 5 I Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 9 Table 21 and over 16 5 .. .. ..,'.. Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Upholsterers). 14 to 16 .. 5 See 1 See 17 to 20.. 11 Table 5 Table 21 and over 57 5 13 5 .. .. .. .. | Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 43 .. 1 17 to 20 .. 88 .. 5 21 and over 236 .. 13 .. 468 79 68 8 I Employers, 82. 2 78 i £33,662 Cardboard-box Making. 14 to 16 .. 1 8/ 9 8/6 to 13/ 17 to 20 .. 1 25/ 16 10/ to 22/ 21 and over 5 36/to 75/ 11 15/to 30/ 48 .. 1 i 2 Employers—Males 4, female 1. 3 £2,202 Carpentering and Joinery. 14 to 16 .. 20 See 17 to 20 .. 46 Table 21 and over 157 5 .. .. 291 45 56 6 Employers, 68. 62 £18,415 Carpet-sewing. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 3 i 5/ to 7/6 17 to 20.. .. .. 2 11/ & 18/ 21 and over .. .. 1 22/6 6 .. 2 2 £178 Chemicals and Drugs Manufacturing and Paoking. 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ & 25/ 6 10/ to'24/ 21 and over 11 30/to 60/ 7 12/to 25/ 32 .. 4 1 Employers, 5. 5 £1,983 Clothing-manufacturing (Cutters and Foremen). 14 to 16 .. 6 7/6 to 12/6 17 to 20.. 3 12/6 to 25/ 21 and over 36 40/ to 120/ Clothing-manufacturing (Coat Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. I .. 24 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 26 Table 21 and over .. .. 19 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Trousers and Vest Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 21 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 35 Table 21 and over .. .. 29 I 8 Clothing-manufacturing (Pressers). 14 to 16 .. 8 See 17 to 20 ,. 6 Table .. .. ; 21 and over 35 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Machinists and Finishers). 14 to 16.. .. •• 57 See 17 to 20 .. .. • ■ 85 Table 21 and over ,. .. 130 5

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. N umber of Work-rooms employing Agee. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are ■ Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. em r> lo V AgprenFemales. dp to ft tn , n More 8 peSoSe than30 Total - Persons. ersons - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year Number! Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Clothing-manufacturing (Ticket and Button-hole Hands). 14 to 16 .. : . . .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 3 Table 21 and over . . .. 7 I ■ 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Denim and Dungaree Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 9 I See 17 to 20.. .. .. 11 Table 21 and over .. .. 14 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Oilskin and Waterproof Hands). 14 to 16 .... .. 1 6/ 17 to 20 .. 3 . 15/ to 25/ 4 9/ to 20/ 21 and over I 1 52/6 2 24/ & 27/6 .. I .. ' .. Clothing-manufacturing (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16.. 14 .. 115 17 to 20 ..11 .. 164 21 and over 72 .. 201 .. . 583 21 5 5 Employers—Males 4, females 2. 5 15 £25,493 Coachbuilding (Bodymakers). 14 to 16 . . 4 See I .. 17 to 20 .. 11 Tablo 21 and over I 33 j 5 I .. Coachbuilding (Trimmers). 17 to 20 .. 1 See 21 and over 3 | Table 6 I Coachbuilding (Blacksmiths). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 16 Table 21 and over 23 5 Coachbuilding (Wheelwrights). 14 to 16 .. 2 See .. | .. I 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over 15 i 5 Coachbuilding (Painters). 14 to 16 .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 21 and over 18 5 Coachbuilding (Helpers). 14 to 16 .. 11 See .. .. | 17 to 20 .. 12 Table 21 and over 8 5 Coachbuilding (General Hands). 17 to 20 .. 9 I See .. .. I 21 and over 12 ! Table 5 Coaohbuilding (Tram ear Building and Repairing). 14 to 16 .. 5 See 17 to 20 .. 1 j Table 21 and over 71 5 Coaohbuilding (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 27 I 17 to 20 .. 60 I 21 and over 183 [ .. .. .. 290 41 13 5 Employers, 20. , 3 i 21 £25,618 Coffee and Spice Grinding. 14 to 16 .. 2 I 8/ & 12/6 .... 17 to 20 .. 6 ! 15/ to 85/ 2 12/6 & 17/ 21 and over ( 9 j 27/6 to 65/ 2 20/ 24 .. 4 1 Employers, 3. 5 £1,861 Coopering and Box-making. 14 to 16 .. i 2 See .. - .. I j 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 21 and over 22 5 .. .. 35 ! 2.4 1 Employers, 5. Cork-cutting. 21 and over [ 2 I (Employers) | .. . | .. 2 ! | 1 i . 6 £2,447 .. ! 1 I

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wagea. Number Weekly Wages. em P»°y ed - A^ n " Males. Females. U P to q tn <m More 8 p c ™™ than 30 Total. Persons. L ersons - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Corset- manufacturing. 17 to 20 .. I .. I .. 1 15/ I I 21andover| ..I .. .. .. 4 112 Employers—Females 3. .. i 2 I £40 Cutlery Grinding and Repairing. 21 and over| 2 | 45/ .. | .. \ 4 .. I 2 I .. j Employers, 2. Cycle and Motor Engineering. .. I 2 j £240 14 to 16 .. 4 7/6 to 10/ .. I 17 to 20 .. 13 12/6 to 40/ 21 and over 21 35/ to 80/ I .. .. 55 I .. 15 Employers, 17. j .. i 15 £3,046 Dentistry (Mechanical). 14 to 16 .. I 7 1 5/ to 8/ I .. 17 to 20 .. j 7 J 8/ to 40/ 2 10/ & 15/ 21 and over 29 10/to 90/ 13 12/6 to 20/ 95 3 32 Employers, 37. I 32 £4,665 32 Dress and Millinery Making (Dressmakers). 14 to 16 i .. 109 I 5/to 11/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 176 ! 5/to 17/6 ( 36 5/to 15/ •21 and oven .. .. 113 16/to 40/ ( 10 42/ to 120/ Dress and Millinery Making (Costume and Mantle Makers). 14 to 16 .. 1 5/ 14 5/ to 10/ 17 to 20.. 1 22/6 18 10/ to 17/ 21 and over 2 | 65/& 80/ 17 17/to 50/ Dress and Millinery Making (Milliners). 14 to 16.. .. .. 36 5/ to 10/ i I 17 to 20.. .. .. 85 5/to 14/ ( 13 5/ to 15/ 21 and over .. .. \ 40 16/ to 40/ (I 14 42/to 75/ .. .. .. .. i Dress and Millinery Making (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 1 .. 159 17 to 20 .. 1 .. 279 21 and over 2 .. j 243 .. I 851 15 160 12 Employers—Females 166. Dyeing and Cleaning and Feather-dressing. 17 to 20 .. 4 20/ to 40/ i 4 12/ to 16/ I j 21 and over \ 16 20/ to 60/ j 2 20/ & 27/6 | 33 ) .. 7 I 1 Employers, 7. Electroplating and Engraving. 6 178 £20,423 8 £1,753 14 to 16 .. 3 6/ to 7/6 I .. 17 to 20 .. 5 10/ to 30/ .. 21 and over | 5 40/ to 55/ 1 15/ 27 | 9 Employers, 13. Electric Power and Light Generating. I 9 £790 17 to 20 .. i 5 18/6 to 30/ 21 and over I 21 42/to 85/ .. .. 26 .. 1 1 2 £3,004 Engineering (Pattern-makers). 14 to 16.. j 2 See .. .. I I | 17 to 20.. 8 Table 21and,overi 20 5 .. .. , .. .. I Engineering (Moulders). 14 to 16 .. 5 i See .. I .. I 17 to 20.. 14 Table 21 and over 53 5 .. .. I Engineering (Fitters). 14 to 16.. 23 See 17 to 20 .. 63 Table .... 21 and over 74 5 Engineering (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 22 Table 5, 21 and over 13 5 .. ,, .'. .. ,, , ■ ' * f I » t

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Age*. Males. Females. Total K u m ber Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y e d. Females. Number of whom are Up to 0 . ~n More Indentured 8 p Jr.*" than 30 Total. Appren- Persons. '' Persons, tices. Total Wages paid during the Year I Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Engineering (Turners). 14 to 16 .. I 3 i See I .. I ... I 17 to 20 .. ! 17 Table 21 and over J 23 ! 5 Engineering (Blacksmiths). 14 to 16 .. 5 I See .. i 17 to 20 .. i 8 j Table 21 and over j 41 5 Engineering (Boilermakers). 14 to Iβ.. 7 I See I .. I7to20.. 21 ; Table 21 and over 82 j 5 Engineering (Sheet-metal Workers). 14 to 16.. 1 I See 17 to 20.. 4 Table I .. 21 and over 23 5 Engineering (Labourers and Yardmen). 17 to 20.. 2 , See .. I , 21 and over 30 ! Table 5 Engineering (General Hands). 21 and over[ 62 , See Table 5 I ... | .. ! .. I .. | Engineering (Brass Founding and Finishing). 14 to 16.. 3 See .. .. ! 17 to 20 .. 12 Table 21 andover 15 5 Engineering (Copper Founding and Finishing). 14 to 16 .. 1 See ..I 17 to 20 .. I 5 Table 21 and over 8 5 Engineering (Range and Stove Workers). 14 to Iβ ... 2 See 17 to 20 .. j 8 Table 21 and over j 40 5 Engineering (Iron Cot and Bedstead Makers). 14 to 16 .. 1 18/ .. I .. I I I 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ 21 and over 6 48/ to 60/ Engineering (Galvanised-iron Ware and Spouting and Ridging Makers). 14 to 16 .. j 1 See .. i 17 to 20 .. [ 11 Table 21and over 43 5 .. .. _ .. _ .. j _ Engineering (Electrical Workers). 14 to 16 .. 8 See 17 to 20 .. 18 Table 21andover 21 5 Engineering (Unspecified Classes). 14 to Iβ .. j 8 See 17 to 20 .. j 18 Table 21 and over 23 5 .. .. .. .. ... ... _ Engineering (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16.. 74 .. .. I 17 to 20.. 232 21 and over 577 j .. .. .. 949 56 36 12 | 13 61 £68,527 Employers, 66. Fellmongering. 17 to 20 .. 9 See ..... [ , j 21 and over 64 Table 5 .. .. I 78 .. 4 4 8 £6 316 Employers, 5. ™ ' Fibrous-plaster Working. 14 to 16.. j 1 7/6 21 and over | 6 40/ to 60/ .. 10 .. 2 _ _ 2 £741 Employers, 3.

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly "Wages. Number of "Work-rooms employing I Total Wag Ages. Males. Females. Number of paid durin Total whom are Up to „ . .,„ More the f Bar . , , Number Indentured 8 p J° iu than 30 Total. Number! Weekly Wages. iNumbcr Weekly Wages. em P lo y e d- Appren- .Persons. 3 - Persons. wees. Ages. Males. Females. Total Wages paid dAiring the Year AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Firewood-cutting, Grain-crushing, and Chaff-cutting. 17 to 20 .. 3 25/ to 40/ 21 and over 24 35/to 60/ .. .. i 52 | .. 26 j .. 26 £2,119 Employers, 25. Fish-curing. 21 and over j 32 | See Table 5 | .. | .. | 37 I .. | 3 | 2 | .. | 5 | £3,578 Employers, 5. Flax-milling. 21andover| 1 | 40/ | ■• I •■ | 2 | .. | 1 !..[.. | 1 | £69 Employer, 1. Flock-milling. 21 and over I 1 20/ .. | .. | 2 | .. i 1 | „ | .. | 1 | £85J Employer, 1. Flour and Oatmeal Milling. 14 to 16 .. 4 See .... I i 17 to 20 .. 4 : Table 21 and over i 63 ; 5 .. .. 72 .. 3 | 1 | 1 i 5 £8,021 Employer, 1. Fly-papers and Blacking Making. 14 to 16.. ..I .. 1 8/ 17 to 20.. .. .. 1 10/ 21andover .. .. 2 11/&20/ 5 .. 1 .... 1 | £100 Employer, 1. Fruit-preserving and Jam-making. 14 to 16.. 6 12/to 17/6 10 8/to 18/ 17 to 20 .. 11 17/0 to 30/ 14 10/ to 23/ fJ 21 and over 12 | 25/ to 65/ 7 10/to 3,)/ 65 .. 2 1 14 £2,391 Employers, 5. Ga=, Coke, and Coal-tar Manufacturing. 14 to 16.. 2 5'6&12/ 17 to 20.. 9 17/0 to 40/ O] , ) 235 40/ to 70/ ana over J g 80/10 105/ ,, .. 251 .. 1 1 13 £34,007 Gas Meter and Range Repairing. 21andover| 4 | 42/to 52/6 | ..I .. | 4 | | 2 | .. .,. 2 | £482 Glass Bevelling and Silvering. 14 to 16 .. I 1 12/6 .. I .. I 21 and over | 3 40/ to 55/ .. I .. 9 .. 2 , .. • ■ | 2 £383 Employers, 5. Gun and Lock Smithing. 14 to 16.. 1 10/ .. .. I 17 to 20 .. 1 80/ 21 and over 5 30/ to 00/ .. .. 10 .. 3 .. .. 3 £000 Employers, 3. Hair-working (Wigs, &c). 14 to 16.. 1 16/ 2 5/& 10/ 21 and over 1 50/ 2 12/0 & 15/ 9 1 3 3 Employers—Males 2, female 1. Hat and Cap Manufacturing. 14 to 16.. 3 12/0 to 14/ 4 6/to 8/ j | 17 to 20.. 3 21/to 45/ i 15 8/to 17/6 21 and over 9 48/to 80/ | 22 15/to 45/ [65 .. 5 1 17 £3,970 Employers—Males 6, females 3. Heel- and Toe-plate Manufacturing. 14to Iβ .. i 3 I 10/to 15/ I .. 21 and over, 2 I 45/ & 60/ I .. .. 7 .. 1 .. .. 1 £208 Employers, 2. Hosiery-knitting. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 4 5/ to 8/ 17to20.. .. .. 7 7/6 to 17/ 21 and over .. .. 3 16/to 25/ 15 .. .. 1 .. 1 £348 Employer, 1. Incandescent-mantle Manufacturing. 21 and over .. .. I 1 I 25/ I 1 | .. j 1 | .. | „ | 1 | £80 Kauri-gum Sorting and Packing. 14 to 16 .. 2 See .. .. r 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 1 20/ 21 and over 87 6 .. .. 104 ... 12 3 .. 16 £13,870 Employers, 10.

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - A $£f n - Females. Up to o t „„ More 8 j?*° 0 *° than 30 Total. Persons. ■ rasona - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Lapidary-work. 17 to 20 ... 1 25/ .. I 21 and over' 2 30/ & 45/ .. 7 .. 3 .. .. 3 £234 Employers, 4. Laundry-work (European). 14 to 16 .. 1 20/ 9 I 9/ to 16/ ! I I 17 to 20.. 3 ) 28/to 35/ | 49 I U/to20/-i 21 and over 19 J 30/ to 70/ ! 89 | 15/to 40/ j 100 J .. 29 1 2 32 j £9,246 Employers—-Males 2, females 27. j I Laundry-work (Chinese). 21 and over ( 3 | 20/to 26/ | 1 j 5/ j 61 | .. | 36 I .. | .. | 36 | £110 Employers, 57. Leadlight- work. 21 and over I 2 | 60/ | X | 20/ | 5 | .. | 1 | .. | .. | 1 | £300 Employers, 2. Lime and Cement Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. I 13 I 27/ to 30/ 17 to 20 .. 5 33/ 21 and over 149 ! 36/ to 90/ .. 170 .. 4 .. 1 5 £18,122 Employers, 3. Manure-mixing. 21 and over I 3 | 42/ to 45/ | .. | .. | 3 | .. | 1 | .. | .. | l | £152 Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &c. (Slaughtermen). 21 and over | 40 | See Table 5 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &c. (Freezers and Chamber Hands). 21 and over [ 19 | See Table 5 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | j .. | Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &o. (Preservers). l"7 to 20 .. 2 See .. .. ! 21 and over 34 Table 5 .. .. .. .. .. j Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &c. (Engineers, Firemen, &e). 21 and over I 13 | See Table 5 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. j Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &o. (General Hands). 21 and over | 13 | See Table 5 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | ., | Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &c. (Summary). 17 to 20 .. 2 I 21 and over 119 I .. .. 123 .. 2 2:2 6 | £13,483 Employers, 2. Monumental Masonry. 14 to 16 .. 5 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 48 5 .. .. 62 ! .. 2 3.. 5 ! £5,767 Employers, 6. Oil Canning and Packing. 21 and over | 3 | 40/ to 50/ | .. | .. | 3 ) .. | 2 | .. | .. | 2 | £284 Optical and Scientific Instrument Making. 17 to 20 .. 3 20/ to 30/ I .... I 21 and over 2 54/ & 80/ | .. .. 7 .. 2 .. .. 2 £487 Employers, 2. Organ-building. 21 and over| 3 ! 60/ to 72/ | .. | .. ] 4 | .. | 1 | .. | .. [ i | £4 10 Employer, 1. Paint, Varnish, and Glue Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 2 1 17/ & 20/ II 10/ 17 to 20 .. 4 26/ to 40/ 1 15/ 21 and over 9 25/to 60/ .. .. 20 .. 2 1 .. 3 £1,490 Employers, 3. Paper-milling and Paper-bag Making. 14 to 16.. 5 10/to 20/ 6 8/to 14/ 17 to 20.. 6 24/to4t/ 5 \ 14/to 20/ 21 and over 22 45/to 70/ 5 20/to 25/ 55 .. 1 2 14 £3,622 Employers, 6. Photography. 14 to 16 .. 2 5/ & 10/ 6 5/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 2 10/ &15/ 9 5/ to 15/ 21 and over 12 32/6 to 70/ 24 10/to 40/ 69 .. 12 2 ..14 £2,623 Employers, 14.

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing A gee. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are —— Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - Apprentices. Females. Up to „ . „„ More 8 p™ 0 ™ than 30 Total. Persons. " rsons - persons. Total Wage; paid during the Year AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Picture-framing. 14 to 16 .. 5 10/ I • • 17 to 20 .. 3 15/ to 20/ ! 1 10/ 21 and over 22 | 20/to 70/ | 2 | 12/& 20/ 57 .. 20 Employers—Males 23, female 1. 20 £1,443 Plumbing and Gasfltting. 14 to 16 .. 34 See .. .. | 17 to 20 .. 58 Table .... 21 and over 132 5 .. .. 278 78 46 7 Employers, 54. 53 £17,167 Portmanteau-making. 14 to 16 .. 2 J See 5 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 7 Table 21 and over 23 I 5 5 ; 5 50 3 2 2 Employers, 5. 4 £3,505 Printing and Bookbinding (Artists and Designers). 17 to 20 ..! 2 I 10/ & 14/ .. .. I 21 and over 4 I 65/to 100/ Printing and Bookbinding (Lithographers). 14 to 16 .. 7 See 1 7/ . 17 to 20.. 2 Table 4 10/to 17/6 21 and over 17 5 1 20/ Printing and Bookbinding (Stereotypers). 14 to 16 .. 2 I 10/ & 15/ 17 to 20 .. 4 15/ to 16/ .. 21 and over I 8 j 50/to 70/ .. i I Printing and Bookbinding (Typesetting-machine Operators). 14 to 16 .. 3 See S .. j .. i 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over 50 i 5 I Printing and Bookbinding (Machinists). 14 to Hi ... 8 See 17 to 20 .. 19 Table 21 and over 57 | 5 Printing and Bookbinding (Compositors). 14 to 16.. 11 See .. 17 to 20 .. 13 Table 21 and over 68 5 5 j 30/ to 50/ Printing and Bookbinding (Process Hands). 14 to 16 .. j 3 7/6 to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 15 ■ 8/ to 30/ 2! and over 12 60/ to 100/ i .. I Printing and Bookbinding (Engravers). 21 and over | 3 I 40/ to 100/ I .. | .. | .. | .. | J .. , i Printing and Bookbinding (Publishing Hands). 14 to 16 .. 2 1 10/ & 15/ I 17 to 20 .. 2 I 20/ &25/ 21 and over 33 | 15/ to 70/ Printing and Bookbinding (Bookbinders). 14 to 16.. 8 See 21 See 17 to 20.. J 11 Table 32 Table 21 and over 32 5 27 5 Printing and Bookbinding (Paper-rulers). 14 to 16 .. 1 6/ i .. I 17 to 20.. .. .. 7 10/ to 17/ 21 and over 8 60/ to 65/ 6 20/to 22/6 Printing and Bookbinding (Engineers). 21 and over I 7 I See Table 5 | .. | .. j .. | .. | | | I ■• I Printing and Bookbinding (Storemen and Packers). 17 to 20 .. I 2 I 10/6 & 15/ .... 21 and over | 5 | 30/ to 55/ .. i .:

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number ol Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are N umber Indentured Number Weekly Wages, ApprenFemales. Up to . . . n More 8 persoi; than 30 Total. Persons. ersona - Persons. Total Wage" paid during the Year i\ umber indentured B Pprsom ttlan 3U xotal - Number Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - A PPf™- Persons - " Pers0DS - AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Printing and Bookbinding (General Hands in Larger Factories). 14 to 16 .. 8 7/6 to 15/ 11 5/ to 10/ ( 17 to 20 .. 2 15/ & 17/6 19 ; 5/ to 17/6 21andover 19 25/to 65/ 31 I 10/to 30/ .. .. .. ...... _ Printing and Bookbinding (General Hands in Smaller Factories). 14 to 16 .. ) 8 7/6 to 15/ 3 5/ to 8/ 17 to 20 .. I 17 10/ to 25/ 2 6/ & 16/ 21 and over i 31 35/ to 65/ 7 15/ to 30/ .. .. .. .. .. .. _ Printing and Bookbinding (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 61 I 36 .. ■ I 17 to 20 .. 93 i .. 64 21 and over! 354 ] .. 77 .. 720 < 75 ! 26 6 5 37 £65,759 Employers, 35. Quilt-making. 17 to 20 .... .. 1 8/ j J 21 and over I *.. I .. : 1 20/ I 4 .. I 1 .. j ... 1 £84 Employers, 2. Rag-sorting and Marine-stores Preparing. 17 to 20 .. 2 27/6 3 > 15/ 21andover 18 ! 20/to 55/ .. .. 27 2 2 .. 4 £1,282 Employers, 4. Rope and Twine Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. I 4 16/ 17 to 20 .. 14 16/ to 2«/ 21 and over 17 27/6 to 65/ .. j .. 37 .. 2 .. 1 3 £2,755 Employers, 2. Saddlery and Harness Making. 14 to 16 .. 18 See 5 See 17 to 20.. 27 Table 7 Table 21 and over 106 5 10 5 209 5 30 3 I 2 | 35 £14,151 Employers, 36. Sail, Tent, and Canvas-goods Making. 14 to 16 .. 2 See 4 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 3 Table 21 and over 31 5 9 5 61 .. 6 2..8 £4,663 Employers, 7- * Sauce, Pickles, and Oilmen's Stores Manufacturing.* 14 to 16.. 6 12/6 to 20/ 6 10/ I [ 17 to 0.. 6 12/6 to 25/ 11 12/6 21 and over 17 32/6 to 55/ 6 20/ ■ 55 .. 3 2 .. 5 £3,247 Employers, 3. Sausage-casmg Preparing. 21 and over| 2 | 40/ & 46/ ! • ■ I •• ] 3 | .. I 1 | .. | .. | 1 | £221 Employer, 1. Saw milling (Sawyers). 17 to 20 .. 4 I See J .. • • I I 21 and over 87 | Table 5 j .. ..I .. .. "..I Sawmilling (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. J 19 See I .. 17 to 20 .. ' 63 Table 21andover| 111 5 .. .. .. .. I Sawmilling (Saw-sharpeners). 17 to 20 .. 1 See .... j 21 and over 8 Table 5 .. .. | .. .. .. I Sawmilling (Sash and Door and Joinery). 14 to 16 .. l 3 See 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 21 and over 72 5 .. .. .. .. .. .... Sawmilling (Painters). 14 to 16 .. 2 See .. .. I 21 and over 5 Table 5 .. .. | .. • last year 1 factory included here, now manufacturing biscuits, Ac.

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Agee. Males. Females. Number of Total whom arc Up to q . . n More Number Indentured 8 iV™,™ than 30 Total Number Weekly Wages. «"»Pl°y«i. Appren- Persons. '■ Persons. Females. Total Wagepaid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Sawmilling (Yardmen and Labourers). 14 to 10 .. 5 See .. .. | 17 to 20 . . 5 Table 21 and over 239 5 Sawmilling (Engineers and Stokers). 17 to 20 .. 3 I See 21 und over 21 | Table 5 Sawmilling (General Hands, Unspecified). 14 to 16 .. 5 7/6 to 15/ .. 17 to 20 .. 10 20/to 40/ | .. •21 and over j 48 35/ to 60/ Sawmilling (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 34 I 17 to 20 .. 92 I 21 and over 591 I .. .. .. 737 7 10 Employers, 20. 4 8 22 £73,951 Seed Cleaning and Packing. 14 to 16 .. 1 12/6 17 to 20 .. .. .. 2 10/ 21 and over i 5 40/to 60/ i 7 10/to 20/ 18 .. 2 Employers, 3. 1 3 1440 Sewing- and Typewriting-machine Repairing. 17 to 20 .. j 4 10/ to 20/ .. .. I 21 and over i 8 40/to 70/ I 1 20/ 17 .. 5 Employers, 4. 5 i £891 Shirt- manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 3 I 9/ to 17/ [ 80 5/ to 17/6 I 17 to 20 .. 2 18/ & 21/ '' 166 5/ to 32/ 21 and over 31 25/ to 80/ 212 10/ to 40/ 500 5 14 Employers—Males 5, female 1. Sign and Ticket Writing. 3 6 23 £17.995 14to 16 .. 2 i 5/ & 12/6 j .. 17 to 20 .. 6 5/ to 30/ 21 and over 10 27/6 to 70/ ! .. .. 23 8 4 Employers, 5. Soap-boiling. 4 £695 14 to 16.. 3 12/6 to 17/6 2 IS/& U/ \ 17 to 20 .. 4 17/6 to 27/6 2 14/ & 17/ 21 and over 15 to 65/ 2 20/ 33 .. 4^ 1 ; Employers, 5. Stone Quarrying and Crushing. 1 5 £2,094 17 to 20 .. 2 See I .. 21 and over 52 Table 5 .. .. 59 .. 6 Employers, 5. Sugar-refining. 14 to 16 .. I 11 See I .. 17 to 20 .. I 31 Table 21 and over 230 5 .. .. I 272 4 2 1 8 i £3,536 1 £39,119 Tailoring (Cutters and Foremen). 21 and over I 24 | 65/ to 130/ | .. | .. | .;'" | .. | .. | •• I I .. I .. Tailoring (Coat Hands). 14 to 16 .. ! 4 j See 5 See 17 to 20 .. 24 ' Table 6 Table 21 and over 108 5 24 5 I .. .... Tailoring (Trousers and Vest Hands). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 21 See I 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 35 Table 21 and over 1 5 143 5 i .. ! Tailoring (Pressers). 21 and over ] 26 | See Table 5 | .. | .. | .. | .. | Tailoring (Machinists). •• I I «. I "• 17 to 21.. .. .. 2 See I I 21 and over .. .. 31 Table_5 \ .. .. < t t

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are tJp to a t on More i Number Indentured 8 p ™ ~~ than 30 Total. Number Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - Appren- . Persons. ■ Persons. tices. Males. Females. Total Wagi paid durini the Year AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Tailoring (Ladies , Tailoring). 17 to 20 .. .. ; See 4 I See j 21 and over 6 \ Table 5 17 | Table 5 Tailoring (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 6 See 7 See 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 27 , Table 21 and over 43 5 61 i 5 Tailoring (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 11 i .. 33 .. I 17 to 20 .. 32 .. 74 21 and over 208 .. 276 .. 745 ' 76 64 38 Employers, 111. Tanning and Currying (Tanners). 17 to 20 .. 3 I See 21 and over 39 ! Table 5 102 £48,788 Tanning and Currying (Beamsraen). 17 to 20.. 3 See 21 and over 19 Table 5 .. .. I ■ ■ Tanning and Currying (Curriers). 17 to 20 .. I 1 See I .. I .. I 21 and over ! 18 Table 5 | .. .. .. .. Tanning and Currying (Wool Sorters and Scourers). 14 to 16 .. 1 See I ■• ' I • • i 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 21 and over 6 5 jTanning and Currying (Pelt-workers). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 3 5 .. .. .. .. .. .. I .. Tanning and Currying (Chrome and Basil Hands). 14 to 16.. S I See 17 to 20 .. 2 ! Table 21 and over I 10 I 5 Tanning and Currying (General Hands and Labourers). 14 to 16 1 I See 17 to 20 .. 2 ; Table 21 and over 49 5 Tanning and Currying* (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 9 .. .. .. I 17 to 20 .. 16 21 and over 144 i .. .. .. 174 3 5 j 1 3 Employers, 5. Tea Blending and Packing. 9 £18,927 14 to 16 .. 28 5/ to 15/ 2 8/ 17 to 20 .. 9 15/ to 35/ ' 10 10/ to 20/ 21 and over I 19 20/to 70/ | 2 15/ & 20/ 79 ! .. 11 3 ._ Employers, 9. Tinsmithing. 14 I £3,702 14 to 16 .. i 11 See 17 to 20 .. 20 Table 21 and over 43 5 .. .. 93 2 14 1 Employers, 18. Tobacco-cutting and Cigar and Cigarette Making. 15 £7,499 14 to 16 .. I .. 1 5/ 17 to 20 .. 1 40/ 4 12/6 to 15/ 21 and over 5 40/ to 50/ 5 17/6 to 25/ 22 .. 7 Employers, 6. £,*< • Toy and Doll Making, &c. 7 I £721 14 to 16 .. 2 10/ & 13/ 17 to 20 .. 1 25/ 21 and over 2 52/6 & 55/ 1 15/ 8 .. 2 Employers, 2. * Two factories previously in Northern Industrial District now included here. 2 £308

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages Males. Females. Number of Total whom are ■ Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. <™Pl°y«l- A W™nFemales. Up to „ . ,. More 8 °*°*° than 30 Total. Persons. rersons - persons. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)—continued. Umbrella Making and Repairing. 17 to 20.. .. .. 2 10/& 12/6 21 and over 4 30/ to 60/ 8 12/ to 26/ 18 .. 4 Employers, 4. •• I .. I 4 £831 Underclothing-manufacturing and Plain Sewing. 14 to 1C.. 1 7/6 ; 9 5/to 12/ 17 to 20.. 1 14/ 9 8/to 20/ 21 and over 3 35/to 60/ 56 10/to 50/ 99 .. 18 Employers—Females 20. 2 ! I 20 £3,969 Watch and Jewellery Making. 14 to 16 .. 13 5/ to 8/ 17 to 20 .. 32 7/6 to 40/ 1 17/6 2 land over 6'J 25/to 100/ .. .. 156 22 32 Employers, 41. 2 i I 34 £9,457 Whip-manufacturing. 14 to 16.. 2 10/&20/ 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ 21 and over 1 80/ .. .. 6 .. 2 Employers, 2. Wine-manufacturing. ] i • • i • • i 2 £208 21 and over! 1 | 45/ | .. | .. | 2 J | 1 | Employer, 1. Wire Mattress and Cage Making, &c. 14 to 16 .. 3 10/ to 15/ [ 1 7/6 17 to 20 .. 5 14/ to 27/6 2 17/6 & 20/ 21 and over 9 36/ to 60/ 2 j 15/6 & 20/ J * 28 .. 7 Employers, 6. •• I • • i I l I £11 7 £1,716 Woollen-milling (Designer and Pattern-maker). 21 and over[ 1 | 60/ | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | ••'I • • i I .. I .. Woollen-milling (Tuner). 21 and over I 1 | 60/ [ .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | •■ I • • I .. I .. Woollen-millirg (Burling). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 1 12/ 17 to 20.. .. .. 5 14/to 20/ 21 and over .. .. 2 20/& 30/ ■ ■ . . Woollen-milling (Carders). 14 to 16 .. 3 10/ 21 and over 3 42/ to 60/ .. .. * Woollen-milling (Finishers). 21 and over j 3 | 37/6 to 60/ | .. | .. I •• I •• I •■ I •• I • • i I .. I .. Woollen-milling (Engineer). 21 and over I 1 | 60/ | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | ■• I • • I .. I .. Woollen-milling (Millers). 21 and over I 3 | 36/to 60/ | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. j •■ I • • I .. I .. Woollen-milling (Spinners). 14 to 16 .. 5 10/ to 16/ 21 and over 1 42/ .. .. .. .. .. I Woollen-milling (Warpers). 21 and over I 3 | 15/to 40/ | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | ■■ ! •• i I .. I .. > Woollen-milling (Dyers). 21 and over I 3 | 30/ to 70/ | .. | .. I •• I •• I •• I •■ I • • I .. I .. Woollen-milling (Weavers). 17 to 20 .. .. .. 5 10/ to 15/ 21 and over .. .. 12 20/ to 32/ .. .. .. i Woollen-milling (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. I 1 10/ 4 10/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. i .. .. 1 13/ 21 and over I 2 38/ & 60/ .. .. I ..

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. X umber of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females Number of Total whom are Up to „ t 30 More ■ Number Indentured 8 2, '™ £ than 30 Total Number Weekly Wages. -W*"**- A $£»- Person9 - '. P ° r3OnS - Females. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Woollen-milling (Wool-classers). 21 and over I 2 | 40/ & 00/ | .. | .. I •• I •• I •• I •• I .. I .. I .. Woollen-milling (Summary). 14 to 16.. 9 .. 5 17 to 20.. .. .. 11 21 and over 23 .. 14 .. 62 1 1 £4,913 Wool-pressing. 21 and over i 18 | 44/ to 70/ j .. | .. | 18 I •• I 1 I 1 I .. I 2 I £1,770 WELLINGTON (CITY). Aerated-water and Cordial Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 4 See .. See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 1 Table 21 and over 51 5 1 5 69 .. 11 Employers, 9. Agricultural-implement Making. 21andovcri 3 | 48/ to 55/ | .. | .. | :3 | .. | 2 I 2 13 £7,558 .. I 2 I £509 Asphalt-making. 17 to 20 .. J 1 I 15/ . • . • I 21 and over i 5 | 35/ to 45/ .. 8 .. / Employers, 2. Bacon-curing. 17 to 20 .. 4 35/ to 46/ 21 and over 40 46/to 80/ .. ■■ 44 2 I £610 1 1 £6,153 Basketware and Perambulator Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 13 6/ to 17/6 II 17/ I 17 to 20 .. 10 12/6 to 40/ i 1 20/ 21 and over 21 45/to 60/ I 2 18/& 20/ 56 .. 7 Employers, 8. Billiard-table Making. 2 9 £3,979 17 to 20 .. 5 16/ to 35/ 21andover 18 20/to 66/ ... .. 23 3 2 2 £3,338 Biscuit and Confectionery Making. 14 to 16 .. 4 1 14/ to 18/ 22 10/ to 16/ 17 to 20 .. 7 I 25/ to 30/ 21 12/ to 17/ 21 and over 37 1 30/to 65/ ' 20 14/to 24/ 122 3 7 Employers, 11. Blacksmi thing, Farriery, &c. 2 2 11 £7,360 14 to 16 ... 5 ■ See 17 to 20.. 14 Table .. .. 21 and over 37 ! 5 [ .. •• 78 14 23 Employers, 22. . Blind-making. 17 to 20 .. 3 27/ to 35/ 21 and over 1 45/ .. ■■ ° .. S Employers, 2. Boatbuilding. 1 ! 24 £4,677 3 £426 14 to 16.. I 10/ 17 to 20 .. 2 30/ 21 and over 4 .40/ to 60/ .. ■■ U •• 3 i Employers, 4 Boot-manufacturing (Rough-stuff Cutters). 14 to 16 .. , 1 See '... I •• I 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 10 ; 5 3 £434 Boot-manufacturing (Benchmen). 14 to 16 .. 5 1 See 17 to 20.. 8 Table 21 and over 03 5 j Boot-manufacturing (Clickers). 17 to 20 .. 4 See 21 and over 26 Table 5

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are j : Number Indentured Number! Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - A $££ n ' Males. Females. Up to „ t „„ More Persons. 1 ersons ' persons. Total Wages paid during the Year WELLINGTON (CITY) -continued. Boot-manufacturing (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. .. See 5 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 25 Table 21 and over 3 5 28 5 .. .. .. .. .... Boot-manufacturing (Pump and Welt Hands). 21 and over i 2 | See Table 5 | .. | .. | .. i .. | .. | .-I .. j .. Boot-manufacturing (Sizers). 14 to 16 .. .. See 1 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 2 Table 21 and over 1 5 .. 5 Boot-manufacturing (Finishers). 14 to 16 .. ! 4 See [ .. 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over i 28 5 .. .. ! .. ... .... Boot-manufacturing (Fitters and Table Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. .. . . 7 Table 21 and over .. .. 11 5 Boot-manufacturing (Packers and Showroom Hands). 14 to 16 .. 1 See .. j See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table .. Table 21 and over 8 5 1 5 .. .. .. .. .. •• •• Boot-manufacturing (General Hands in Larger Factories). 17 to 20 .. 4 j See 1 See I 21 and over 23 i Table 5 1 Table 5 .. .. .. I .. Boot-manufacturing (General Hands and Repairers in Smaller Factories). 14 to 16 .. 3 See .. See 17 to 20 .. 10 Table 1 Table 21 and over 62 5 7 5 | .. Boot-manufacturing (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 14 .. 9 17 to 20 .. 35 .. 36 21 and over 226 .. 48 i 420 I 23 47 4 3 ! 54 £34,127 Employers, 52. Bottling. 17 to 20 .. 1 See .. See 21 and over 10 Table 5 1 Table 5 19 .. 5 .. .. 5 £1,322 Employers, 7. Brass Founding and Finishing. 14 to 16 .. 2 See .. See 17 to 20 .. 19 Table .. Table 21 and over 19 5 1 5 47 .. 3 | 2 .. 5 '£4,834 Employers, 6. Bread and Small-goods Baking (Bread). 17 to 20 .. 3 See 21 and over 81 Table 5 .. .. 138 9 45 .. ..45 £10,178 Employers, 54. Bread and Small-goods Baking (Pastry, &c). 14 to 16 .. I 1 15/ 1 20/ I 17 to 20 .. 2 25/ & 45/ 21 and over 11 30/to 60/ .. .. | 32 1 j 14 .. .. 14 £1,106 Employers, 17. Brewing and Malting, &c. 21andover| 71 | 40/to 80/ | ..| .. | 75 | .. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | £9,326 Brewers, 100/ to 230/ Employers, 4. Brick, Tile, and Pottery Making. 14 to 16.. 6 See 17 to 20 .. 26 Table 21 and over I 153 5 .. .. 192 .. I 5 6 2 13 i £28,026 Employers, 7.

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Ages. Males. Nnmber of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Females. , Number of Total whom are j Number Indentured Number! Weekly Wages. «nP'°y<"i- A W™ n - I J Females. Number of Work-rooms employing ~~ Total Wages, paid during Up to „ t o n More the Year 8 u thnn 30 Total Persons. Persons - Persons. Number Weekly Wages. WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Brushware-manufacturing. 14 to 16.. 1 I 20/ I .. I 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ 2 20/ & 25/ 21 and over 1 50/ .. .. 6 | .. 1 Employer, 1. Butchers' Small-goods Manufacturing. 1 £369 14 to 16 .. 4 See .. I 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over 39 5 .. I .. 89 .. 37 Employers, 42. Butter Making and Packing, and Cream-separating. 37 £4,923 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 6 10/ to 26/ 21 and over 20 30/ to 75/ .. 28 .. 6 1 Employer, 1. 7 i £2,779 Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Machinists). 17 to 20 .. 4 See 21 and over 12 Table 5 .. .. .. .. .. .. | Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Upholsterers). 14 to 16 .. 9 See 3 See 17 to 20 .. 17 j Table 4 Table 21 and over 40 ! 5 21 5 .. .. .... Cabinetmi'.king and Upholstering (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 21 j See I .. 17 to 20 .. 44 Table 21 and over 154 5 Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 30 .. 3 17 to 20 .. 65 .. 4 21 and over 206 .. 21 .. 375 78 | 39 8 Employers, 46. 2 49 £34,392 Candle-making. 14 to 16.. 12 15/ & 18/ 21 and over i 15 40/to 70/ | .. .. ' 17 ! ..''.. 1 1 £1,813 Cardboard-box Making. 14 to 16 .. .. I .. 1 15/ i 17 to 20 .. 3 27/ to 40/ 9 10/ to 25/ 21 and over 3 40/ to 60/ 7 20/ to 35/ [28 2 11 2 j £3,152 Carpentering and Joinery. I; 14 to 16 .. ! 16 See ..I .. I 1 17 to 20 .. ! 38 Table 21 and over! 169 5 .. .. 297 ; 52 j 57 5 Employers, 74. I 62 £21,025 Cattle-food Manufacturing. 17 to 20 ' I 35/ .. I .. j 21 and over 3 38/ to 42/ .. 4 .. 1 1 £498 Chemical and Drug Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 7 7/6 to 12/6 17 to 20.. 12 30/to 50/ 13 12/6 to 16/6 21 and over 8 40/to 75/ 14 15/to 25/ 57 .. 5 ! Employers, 3. 1 6 £3,550 Clothing-manufacturing (Cutters and Foremen). 14 to 16 .. 1 17/6 I .. I i I 17 to 20 .. 5 20/ to 30/ j .. 21 and over 23 45/ to 150/ | .. I .. .. .. .. .. I Clothing-manufacturing (Coat Hands). 14 to 16.. j .. .. 15 See 17 to 20 .. I .. 19 Table 21 and over! 1 See Table 5 39 5 j .. .. Clothing-manufacturing (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. 1 See j 34 See I 17 to 20 .. .. Table ' 52 Table 21 and over 1 5 56 5 I

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. =T - Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. <™Pl°y<*- ApprenFemales. Up to „ tn , n More 8 lemons than3 ° Total - Persons. ersona - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Clothing-manufacturing (Trousers and Vest Hands). 14 to 16.. .. .. 10 See 17 to 20.. .. .. 17 Table 21 and over i .. .. 17 5 • • • • • ■ Clothing-manufacturing (Pressers). 14 to 16 .. I 5 See 17 to 20 .. j 7 Table 21 and over 16 5 .. Clothing-manufacturing (Ladies' Tailoring). 14 to 16.. [ .. .. 3 See I 17 to 20.. I .. .. 7 Table 21andover 1 See Table 5 5 5 | .. .... Clothing-manufacturing (General Hands). 14 to 16.. 3 I See 4 See 17 to 20.. 1 Table 6 Table 21 and over 5 5 27 5 l . Clothing-manufacturing (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 10 .,. 66 17 to 20 .. 13 .. 101 21 and over 47 .. 144 .. 387 42 i Employers, 6. Coachbuilding (Bodymakers). 6 6 £21,884 14 to Iβ.. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over 16 5 ■>■ • • — Coachbuilding (Blacksmiths). 14 to 16 .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 15 Table 21 and over 47 5 .. .. .. .. ... ■n •1* •;• mm Coachbuilding (Helpers). 14 to 16 .. 1 See I .. 17 to 20 .. 4 i Table 21 and over 3 i 5 •i. Coachbuilding (Wheelwrights). 21 and over I 4 | See Table 5 | ... | .. | - | ... | ... | .-. I Coachbuilding (Painters). 17 to 20 .. 3 1 See 21 and over 12 Table 5 •=• •=» « Coachbuilding (Trimmers). 21andover| 1 | See Table 5 | .. | .. | ... | .. | ... | I ., I „ I •.„ Coachbuilding (General Hands). 14 to Iβ .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 21 and over 5 5 •;• •(• ••• Coachbuilding (Summary). 14tol6.. 7 17 to 20 .. 28 21 and over 88 .. .. .. 136 19 8 Employers, 13. Condiment Making and Packing. 4 f ". • 13 £11,994 14 to 16 .. 1 I 10/ 6 10/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 3 15/ to 20/ 20 12/ to 18/ I 21 and over 28 22/6 to 60/ 18 15/ to 25/ i 82 .. 4 Employers, 6. Coopering and Case-making. 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 21 and over 35 5 .. .. 38 .. 1 Employer, 1. 2 1 7 £4,689 1 2 £4157 n

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing . Ages. I Number] Weekly Wages. i Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wagea. em V l °ye&- A PP£ n " Females. TJp to „ . „„ More 8 {,™J° than 30 Total. Persons. L ersons - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Coppersmithing. 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 21 and over 5 5 .. .. 9 .. 1 Employer, 1. 1 £754 , i Corset and Belt Making. 14 to 16 .. .. ; I .!. I 2 5/ 17 to 20.. .. .. I 1 10/ 21 and over 1 | 80/ | 2 15/ & 20/ 7 I .. 1 Employer—Female 1. l ! .. Cutlery-grinding. 17 to 20 .. ! 1 I 15/ I .. [ .. I 3 I .. 1 I Employers, 2. , •• I .. I 1 I £59 Cycle and Motor Engineering. 14 to 16 .. 8 10/to 20/ [ 17 to 20 .. 12 12/6 to 35/ 21 and over 24 30/ to 70/ .. .. 61 3 15 ' Employers, 17. 1 16 £6,591 Dentistry (Mechanical). 14 to 16 .. 2 5/ & 15/ 17 to 20 .. 7 10/ to 25/ 3 12/6 21 and over i 13 25/to 67/ 10 20/to 40/ I 55 i 3 16 Employers, 20. 16 £2,712 Dressmaking and Millinery (Dressmakers). 14 to 16 .. 101 5/ to 12/ 17 to 20 .. 1 11/ 132 5/ to 25/ Employers—Males 3, females 72. Dressmaking and Millinery (Costume-makers). 14 to 16 .. ! .. .. 1 5/ I 17 to 20 .. i .. .. 5 5/ to 15/ 21 and over! .. .. 12 27/6 to 40/ 18 .. 3 10 3 71 £17,749 3 £1,619 Dressmaking and Millinery (Mantle-makers). Wfto 16 .... .. 1 6/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 4 5/ to 14/ 21 and over .. .. 9 22/6 to 30/ 14 .. 2 1 3 £802 Dressmaking and Millinery (Milliners). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 31 5/ to 8/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 49 5/ to 25/ 21 and over .. .. 61 15/to 70/ 161 6 28 Employers—females 20. 1 29 £5,283 Dyeing and Cleaning and Feather-dressing. 14 to 16 .. i .. I .. 1 8/ 17 to. 20.. 5 15/to 30/ 1 17/6 21 and over 8 45/ to 65/ 12 20/ to 30/ 37 18 Employers—Males 9, female 1. 1 9 £2,582 Electric Light and Power Generation. 14 to 16 .. I 2 10/& 17/6 ««Hf! $£Z :: :: 86 .. .. 1 1 2 £11,617 Electrical Engineering. 14 to 16 .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 23 Table 21 and over 41 5 .. .. 72 .. 2 Employers, 4. 2 1 i 5 £6,406 [ Engineering (Pattern-makers). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20.. 5 Table 21 and over 14 5 Engineering (Moulders). 14 to',16 .. 1 See | .. 17Jto 20 .. 5 Table .. ... 21 and over 95 5 I

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages, employed. A|pMnFemales. Up to „ t „„ More 8 °J°!° than 30 Total. Persons. ersons - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Engineering (Fitters, Turners, and General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 19 See 17 to 20 .. 66 Table 21 and over 91 5 Engineering (Blacksmiths). 21 and over | 30 ] See Table 6 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | •• I .. J .. I .. Engineering (Boilermakers). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 6 Table .... < 21 and over 65 5 Engineering (Labourers). 21 and over j 7 | [See Table 5 ( .. | .. j .. j .. | .. | •• I .. I .. I .. Engineering (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 23 17 to 20 .. 82 21 and over 302 .... .. 426 57 9 Employers, 19. Engraving and Electroplating. 3 5 17 £34,743 14 to 16 .. 3 9/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 3 15/ to 30/ 21 and over 9 45/to 80/ 1 25/ 21 17. Employers, 5. Fellmongering, Tanning, &c. (See also Meat-freezing.) 14 to 10 .. 1 15/ 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ 21>ndover 79 40/to 72/ .. .. 1 83 .. 4 Employers, 2. I 7 £1,446 1 5 £10,735 Fibrous-plaster Working. 14 to 16 .. 1 7/6 17 to 20 .. 2 15/ & 17/6 21 and over 13 40/to 80/ ... .. 18 .. 1 Employers, 2. Firewood-cutting and Corn-crushing. I 1 2 £2,442 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ .. 21 and over 25 45/to 60/ .. .. 41 4 17 Employers, 15. ..17 £2,490 Fish-curing. 21 and over [ 9 | 40/ to 85/ j .. | .. | 13 | .. | 4 j Employers, 4. Flock.manufacturing. •• I .. I 4 I £1,758 17 to 20 .. 1 40/ 1 18/ 1 21 and over 2 30/ & 42/ .. 5 .. 1 Employer, 1. Flour-milling. 17 to 20 .. ] 1 30/ 21 and over | 1 60/ .. .. 3 .. 1 Employer, 1. Fur-rug Making. 1 I £249 ' 1 I £234 14 to 16.. 3 i 5/to 15/ i .. .. I 21 and over 4 ' 42/ to 60/ | 2 27/6 & 36/ 11 .. 2 Employers, 2. Gas and Coke Manufacturing. „ 2 £607 14 to 16 .. 6 Seej 17 to 20 .. 14 Table 21 and over 220 5 .. .. 240 .. 1 1 2 £27,360 Glass Bevelling and Silvering. 14 to 16.. 2 I 10/& 15/ .. .. J 17 to 20 .. 1 30/ 21 and over 8 42/ to 53/ 1 i . 30/ 14 Employers, 2. Gun and Lock Smithing. 1 1 £1,039 17 to 20 .. 2 I 25/ 21 and over 1 45/ .. .. 4 .. 2 Employer, 1. 2 £182

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of ; Total whom are | Up to „ ,„ ,. n More Number Indentured i 8 p ™ iu than 30 Total. Number Weekly Wages. cm P lo y« d - A j Persons. ■ Persons. Females. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Hair-working. 17 to 20.. I .. I .. i 1 I 17/6 I 2 I .. J 1 j .. j Employer, 1. Hat and Cap Making. .. I 1 I £41 14 to 16 .. 1 12/6 4 7/6 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ & 25/ 2 15/ & 22/6 21 and over 9 30/to 60/ 11 17/6 to 35/ 32 .. 2 2 Employera, 3. Hosiery-knitting. (See also Woollen-milling). .4 £2,203 17 to20.. 1 24/ .. I .. [ 21 and over .. .. 1 I 20/ 5 .. 2 Employers—Males 2, female 1. Incandescent-mantle Making. .. I 2 I .. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 4 j 10/ to 13/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 5 10/ to 15/ 21 and over .. .. 9 I 13/ to 40/ 18 .. .. 1 1 I £835 Laundry-work (European). 14 to 16 .. 3 10/ to 20/ 17 10/ to 16/ 17 to 20 .. 2 25/ & 30/ 42 10/ to 28/ 21 and over 32 40/to 60/ 178 | 12/to 40/ 312 .. 31 6 Employers—Males 9, females 29. Laundry-work (Chinese). 21 and over I 21 | 20/ to 40/ | .. .. j 64 [ .. 33 | .. | Employers—Males 42, female 1. Leadlight- manufacturing. 2 39 £14,700 .-. I 33 [ £948 14 to 16 .. 3 10/ to 15/ j .. . . I 17 to 20 .. 3 30/ 21 and over 8 25/ to 70/ | .. .. 16 | 3 2 | .. Employers, 2. Lead-headed-nail Making. I 2 £1,327 14 to 16 .. 2 20/ .. . . i I 21 and over 1 30/ . . . . 4 | 1 | ., Employer, 1. Manure-making. 1 £182 17 to 20.. 1 39/ .. [ .. j 21 and over 14 54/ .. | .. 15 j 1 | 1 i £2,097 Marine-stores Preparing. 14 to 16 .. j 1 15/ 21 and over j 3 40/to 45/ 2 15/ 7 .. 1 Employer, I. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Slaughtermen). 1 £450 14 to 16 .. 6 See 17 to 20 .. 13 Table 21 and over 273 5 Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Freezers and Chamber Hands). 14 to 16 .. 2 10/ .. .. I 17 to 20 .. 8 15/ to 30/ 21 and over 74 50/to 78/ .. .. | .. ( .. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Preservers). 14 to 16 .. 5 j 10/to 25/ 17 to 20 .. 5 I 24/ to 36/ 21 and over 25 | 50/ to 70/ I .. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Oleo and Tallow Hands). 21 and over[ 14 | 45/ to 89/ | .. | .. [ .. | .. | .. | .. | .. I .. I .. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Fellmongering). 17 to 20 .. 3 30/ to 36/ j .. ! .. j 21 and over 80 58/ | •■ i ■• •• •■ ..!... Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Manure-manufacturing). 17 to 20 .. 2 42/ .. .. ,| J 21 and over 10 48/ to 80/ .. .. .. .. . • I .. | Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Yard and Pen Men). 21andover| 14 | 50/to 65/ j .. | .. | .. | .. | ... | .. | .. I .. I

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Up to Q f « n More Number Indentured 8 ,, " J]J than 30 Total Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - Agpren- Persons. »• Persons. Females. Total Wage paid during the Year Number| Weekly Wages. WELLINGTON (CITT )—continued. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Calico-bag Making). 17 to 20 .... .. 1 I 28/ I I 21 and over 3 42/to 60/ 3 I 28/ I .. I Meat kSlaughtering and Freezing (Tinsmiths). 17 to 20 .. 1 See I .. .. I 21 and over 4 Table 5 .. .. .. ] Meat Slaughtering and Fr sezing (Labourers). 17 to 20 .. 5 1 20/ to 40/ .. I 21 and over 6 1 46/ Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Blacksmiths and Carpenters). 21 and over I 4 | See Table 5 | .. | .. | .. | ... | .. | .. | .. I .. I .. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Engineers and Fitters). 21 and over! 24 | 58/ to 90/ | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. I ... I .. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Stokers and Greasers). 21 and over | 12 | 54/ to 56/ | .. | .. I .. | .. | .. | .. | Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 13 17 to 20 .. 37 .. 1 21 and over 543 .. 3 .. 597 .. .. 2 2 4 £76,560 Metal-ceiling Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ .. [ I 21 and over 3 55/to 80/ ..I .. 4 .. 1 I .. 1 Monumental Masonry. 14 to 16 .. 1 See .. j 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 21 and over I 10 5 .. .. 18 | 3 Employers, 6. I 3 £1,667 Neck-tie Making. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 3 10/ I 17 to 20.. .. .. 2 14/ 21 and over .. .. 2 19/& 27/6 8 .. 1 Employer, 1. 1 £213 Oil Canning and Packing. 17 to 20 .. 5 20/ to /SO .. I 21 and over 4 30/to 50/ .. .. 9 | .. 2 2 £736 Optical Work. 14 to 16 .... .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 2 7/6 & 17/6 1 20/ 21 and over 3 50/to 70/ 1 35/ 10 .. 4 .. Employers, 2. Organ-building and Piano-repairing. 4 ! £719 17 to 20 .. I 1 11/ i .. 21 and over I 9 40/ to 80/ j .. .. 12 ! .. 6 Employers, 2. 6 £1,003 Photograph y. 14 to 16 .. ; .. .. 3 5/ to 15/ 17 to 20.. ! 2 15/ 10 7/6 to'25/ 21 and over I 17 40/to 70/ 18 15/to 40/ 71 .. 14 1 Employers—Males 18, females 3. 15 £4,lt34 Picture-fraiu ing. 14 to 16.. 2 10/ & 12/ I 17 to 20 .. 4 10/ to 25/ i I 12/6 21 and over 10 20/ to 65/ | .. .. 27 .. 10 Employers, 10. .. ! 10 £1,728 Plumbing and G isfitting. 14 to 16 .. 33 See 17 to 20 .. 67 Table 21 and over 135 5 .. ,. 282 9 33 7 Employers, 47. 1 41 £25,34'-'

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Females Number of females. ToUl whom are . Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. Females. Number of Work-rooms employing ~~ Total Wages paid during tip to „ t . o n More the Year 8 Persons tlnn 30 T ° taL Persons. rersons - Persons. Ages. Males. Number Weekly Wages. WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Portmanteau and Leather-goods Making. 14 to 16 .. 1 See .. I See I 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 2 ! Table 21 and over 12 I 5 5 i 5 ! 28 1 5 1 Employers, 4. Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Compositors). 1 6 £1,297 14 to 16 .. 14 See .. See 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 1 Table 21 and over 65 5 11 5 Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Typesetting-machine Operators). 1+ to 16 .. 1 I See 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 21 and over 48 5 Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. 6 See .. I See 17 to 20.. 14 Table 4 Table 21 and over 49 6 ■ • 5 .. I . . Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Stereotypers). 17 to 20 .. 2 I See 21 and over 12 i Table 5 .. .. • • ■ ■ • • • • ' Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Publishing Hands). 14 to 16.. 4 5/to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 4 14/ to 40/ 21 and over 14 40/to 100 .. •• •• •• ■• I •• Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Engineers). 17 to 20 .. II 20/ ! •■ 21 and over 9 i 60/ to 120/ i .. •• •• .. I .. | .. Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Jobbing Hands). 14 to 16.. 3 See I .. 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 21 and over 29 5 I .. Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Process Hands and Engravers). 17 to 20 .. 2 1 35/ & 40/ 21 and over 3 75/to 100/ Printing and Bookbinding, &e. (Bookbinders). 14 to 16.. 4 See 13 See 17 to 20 . 12 : Table 29 Table 21 and over! 25 5 21 5 Printing and Bookbinding. &c. (Paper-rulers). ,4 to 16.. 1 12/6 2 10/& 12/6 17 to 20.. 2 17/6 & 25/ 21 and over 5 60/to 65/ .. .. •• I Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Artists and Designers). 17 to 20.. I 12/6 21 and over 6 70/ to 90/ I ! Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Lithographers). 14 to 16 .. 5 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 21 and over 13 5 ' •• I Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Storemen and Packers). 14 to 16.. 1 10/ 17 to 20 2 20/ & 25/ 21 and over 4 30/to 60/ •• Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (General Hands). 14 to 16 9 7/6 to 12/6 3 7/6 to 13/ 17 to 20 6 20/to 30/ 1 12/6 21 and over 16 30/to 60/ 3 24/to 27/6 ..I i

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. females. i I Total Ii umber Weekly Wages. «"»Ployed. Number of whom are \ Up to Q + ~n More Indentured 8 ,, „„„" than 30 Total. Appren- Persons. itrsons - persons, tices. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. Number WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Printing and Bookbinding, &e. (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. I 48 .. 18 17 to 20.. 55 .. 35 21 and over I 298 .. 27 .. 499 55 12 6 Employers, 18. Quilt-making. 21 and over I 1 | (Employer) I 2 I 15/& 23/ | 3 | .. | 1 | „ | 6 24 £56,318 .. I 1 I £84 Rango and Stove Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 3 5/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 10 20/ to 30/ 21andover 45 45/to 66/ .. .. 60 .. 2 .. Employers, 2. Saddle and Harness Making. 1 3 £5,190 14 to 16.. 1 See 2 See 17 to 20.. 9 Table .. Table 21 and over 65 5 3 5 94 4 13 3 Employers, 14. Sail, Tent, and Canvas-goods Making. 16 £7,599 14 to 16 .. .. .. II 10/ 17 to 20 .. 3 20/ to 25/ j 7 17/6 to 24/ 21 and over 3 60/ to 73/ | 9 20/ to 40/ 27 ... 2 1 Employers, 4. Sausage-casing Manufacturing. 3 £1,320 17 to 20.. 4 See 21andover 37 Table 5 .. .. 41 .. .. 2 2 £4,160 Saw and Tool Making. 14 to 16 .. 2 6/ & 10/ 17 to 20.. 2 15/&20/ 21andover 4 40/to 60/ .. .. 12 3 3 Employers, 4. Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making. 3 £657 14 to 16 .. 20 See 17 to 20 .. 59 Table 21 and over 232 5 .. •• 326 26 6 7 Employers, 15. Seed Cleaning and Packing. 3 16 £37,382 14 to 16 .... ■■ 1 7/6 17 to 20 .... ■ • ! 1( V 21 and over .. • • • ■ • • 4 • • l Employers, 2. Sewing and Small Machine Repairing. 1 £26 14 to 16.. 1 17/6 17 to 20.. 4 20/to 30/ 21 and over 5 32/to 60/ .. .. 13 .. 4 Emp'oyers, 3. . Smpwrighting (Carpenters). 4 £1,012 14 to 16.. 1 8/ 17 to 20.. 3 20/to 40/ 21 and over 25 35/ to 75/ Shipwrighting (Painters). 21 and over| 4 | 58/ to 69/ | .. | • • I •. I • • I • • I •• I Shipwrighting (Engineers and Blacksmiths). 17to20.. 5 13/ to 30/ .. 21 and over '4 46/ to 78/ Shipwrighting (Boilermakers). 21andover| 12 | 46/to 76/ | ■■ I •• I •• I ■• I •• I •• I .. I ... I — Shipwrighting (Sailmakers). 21 and over I 5 | 48/ to 58/ | .. | ■• I •• I •• I •• I •• "I .. I ... I .. Shipwrighting (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 1 17 to 20.. 8 21 and over 60 .. •• •• 71 •• l l Employers, 2. 1 3 £13,343

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Number of Persons employed, and Wβ jkly Wages. ] Number of Work-rooms employing Ag<!8 j -—__—- i — Total Wages Males. Females. Number of j paid during Total whom are Dp to „,„,„ More t ne y eaI . : Number Indentured i 8 Persons thiln 30 Total Number Weekly Wages. Number] Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - A |£T j PersOnS - "Persons. Males. Females. WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Shirt and Underclot hing Making and Plain Sewing. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 15 5/ to 25/ 17 to 20 .. 1 7/6 35 10/ to 27/C 21 and over .. .. 44 15/to 40/ 114 .. 15 Employers—Males 6, females 13. 3 18 £3,958 Sign and Ticket Writing, &o. 14 to 16 .. 2 6/ & 10/ 17 to 20 .. 3 6/6 to 17/6 1 5/ 21 and over 8 i 25/ to 63/ 2 30/ 18 4 4 Employers, 2. 4 £752 Soap and Boda-crystal Making. 17 to 20 .. 3 33/ .. ... 21 and over 15 40/ to 120/ .. .. 21 .. 2 Employers, 3. 1 3 £2,374 Stone Qufirrying and Crushing. 21 and over 51 | 48/ to 70/ | .. | .. | 54 | " .. j 2 | Employers, 3. Tailoring (< hitters and Foremen). 17 to 20 .. 1 22/6 .. .. I I 21 and over 13 60/ to 140/ .. .. j 4 .. I 6| £6,842 Tailor/Qg (Coat Hands). 14 to 16 .. 5 See 7 See 17 to 20 .. 16 Table 7 Table 21 and over 137 5 27 5 Tailoring (Trousers and Vest Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. See i 14 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 25 Table 21 and over 1-8 | 5 133 5 Tailoring (Machinists). 14 to 16.. .. .. 6 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 3 Table 21 and over 2 40/& 50/ 43 5 Tailoring (Pressers). 17 to 20 .. 1 See .. .. I 21 and over 11 Table 5 .. .. .. .. .. J, Tailoring* (Ladies' Tailoring). 14 to 16 .. .. See 11 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 20 Table 21 and over 12 5 26 5 Tailoring (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 5 See 3 See 17 to 20 .. 7 Table 10 Table ■21 and over 58 5 67 5 Tailoring (Summary). 14 to 16 .. I 10 .. 41 17 to 20 .. 25 .. 65 21 and over 251 .. 296 .. 776 82 51 Employers, 88. Tea Blending and Packing. 28 2 81 £55,390 14 to 16 .. 17 j 12/6 to 15/ I .. 17 to 20 .. 11 15/to 25/ 1 19/ 21 and over 11 35/to 60/ | 2 60/ 43 ' 3 Employer, 1. Tin and Sheet-metal Working. 2 5 £2,408 14 to 16 .. 13 I See I .. 17 to 20 .. 31 j Table 21 and over 60 1 5 .. .. 124 13 15 Employers, 20 Tobacco-cutting and Cigarette-making. 21 and over | 4 | 40/ to 60/ | 1 | 25/ ] 9 j .. | 5 | Employers, 4. Toy and A« tificial-limb Making, &c. 3 18 £9,209 .. I 5 I £561 17to20.. I 1 I 20/ I .. i .. I 6 I .. I 3 I Employers, 5. •• I .. I 3 I £52

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. \ Total Wages Males. Females. Number of paid during Total whom are Up to „ . „„ More the Year Number Indentured 8 p e ™<™ than 30 Total Iun.hr Weekly Wam» Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - Persons - -Persona. Males. Females. WELLINGTON (CITY)—continued. Tram, Railway-oar, and Engine Building and Repairing. 14 to 16 .. 2 I 10/ 17 to 20 .. 11 10/ to 39/ 21 and over 147 50/to 80/ .. .. 160 12 1 2 3 £22,042 Typewriter, &o., Repairing. 14 to 16 .. 3 12/6 to 17/6 ..... 17 to 20 .. 3 15/ to 25/ 21 and over 4 45/ to 80/ .. .. 14 .,. 4 Employers, 4. 4 £474 Umbrella -manuf ao turing. 14 to 16 .. 1 12/6 6 10/ 17 to 20 .. 4 27/6 to 45/ 4 10/ 21 and over 3 40/ to 70/ 3 20/ to 26/22 .. 1 1 Employer, 1. i 2 £1,556 Watch and Jewellery Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 9 7/6 to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 20 12/ to 35/ 1 10/ 21 and over 56 37/ to 80/ .. .. 109 8 22 2 Employers, 23. 24 £8,658 Waterproof-clothing Manufacturing, 14 to 16 .. 1 See 1 See 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 10 Table 21 and over 2 5 13 5 30 1 | 2 I Employers—Male 1, female 1. 3 £1,792 Wax-vesta Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 3 See 17 See 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 33 Table 21 and over 10 5 32 5 96 .. .... 1 1 £6,465 Whip-thong Making. 14 to Iβ .. 2 10/ & 15/ .. .. I 21 and over 1 55/ .. .. 4 ! .. 1 Employer, 1. I 1 £150 Wire-working. 14 to 16.. 2 12/6 .... 17 to 20.. 3 17/6 to 25/ 21 and over 8 37/6 to 55/ .. .. 16 .. 3 Employers, 3. Wood Carving and Turning. 3 £1,197 14 to 16 .. 1 8/ 17 to 20 .. 3 12/ to 36/ .. f 21 and over 6 60/ .. .. 20 4 8 I . Employers, 10. 8 £1,071 Woollen-milling (Wool-claasers). 17 to 20 .. 2 10/ & 37/6 21 and over 7 42/ to 90/ .. .. .. ... I .. I Woollen-milling (Milling Department). 17 to 20.. 1 25/ 21 and over 8 42/ to 75/ Woollen-milling (Pattern-making and Designing). 14 to 16.. 1 10/ .. .. 1 21 and over 3 42/to 110/ .. .. .. .. .. ! .. MW Woollen-milling (Spinning Department). 14 to 16.. : 2 15/ 4 12/ to 15/ 17 to 20.. 1 30/ 9 ! 12/ to 22/ 21 and over 9 36/to 80/ 14 : 16/ to 25/ Woollen-milling (Tuners and Winders). 14 to 16 .. 2 i 10/ 17 to 20.. 1 20/ 21 and over 6 36/to 70/ .. Woollen-milling (Weaving Department). 17 to 20., .. •• I 3 24/6 to 30/ 21 and over 9 23/to 60/ | 22 , 21/ to 46 '

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Age*. Males. Females. Number of I Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. ™P lo y ed - Females. Up to „ . „„ More 8 £.™ 0 ™ than 30 Total. Persons. Fersons - Persona. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. WELLINGTON (CITY)—continued. Woollen-milling (Burling Department). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 7 12/ to 22/6 17 to 20.. .. .. 11 14/to 23/6 21 and over .. .. 7 17/ to 35/ Woollen-milling (Warping Department). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 3 8/to 14/ I 17 to 20 .. .. .. 2 13/ & 30/ 21 and over 4 45/to 65/ 1 35/ .. I .. Woollen-milling (Carding Department). 14 to 16 .. 1 17/ 1 12/ 17 to 20.. 3 27/to 31/ 1 11/ 21 and over 8 I 30/ to 90/ 2 20/ & 23/ Woollen-milling (Dyeing). 17 to 20 .. II 28/ 21 and over 3 j 45/to 100/ Woollen-milling (Finishing Department). 14 to 16 .. 2 12/ & 14/ 17 to 20 .. 2 25/ & 32/ 21 and over 10 39/ to 90/ .. Woollen-milling (Hosiery Department). 17 to 20.. 1 [ 12/ 15 10/ to 27/6/ I 21 and over 3 ' 42/to 70/ 17 20/to 37/6 Woollen-milling (Engineers and Mechanics). 21 and over I 6 | 40/to 80/ I .. I .. I .. | .. I .. | I ■• I Woollen-milling (Mill Office Staff and Watchmen). 17 to 20.. 1 40/ 21 and over 3 45/ to 75/ Woollen-milling (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16.. 8 .. 15 17 to 20 .. 13 .. 41 21 and over 79 .. 63 .. 219 1 1 £17,276 CHRISTCHURCH (CITY). Aerated-water and Cordial Manutacturing. 14 to 16 .. 2 1 See 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 21 and over 44 5 .. .. 75 I 19 Employers, 23. 19 £5,926 Agricultural-implement Making (Pattern-makers). 14 to 16 .. 3 8/ to 11/ 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ 21 and over 6 60/ to 80/ Agricultural-implement Making (Moulders). 14 to 16 .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 21 and over 37 5 Agricultural-implement Making (Fitters). 14 to 16.. 4 7/6 to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 13 10/ to 27/ 21 and over 51 20/ to 80/ Agricultural-implement Making (Turners). 17 to 20 .. 9 14/ to 23/ 21 and over 18 42/ to 66/ .. I Agricultural-implement Making (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. 5 6/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 4 12/ to 15/ 21 and over, 26 24/ to 60/ ..

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Ages. Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing T ~~ Total Wages Males. Females. Number of J paid during Total whom are Up to ,, ( „„ More the Year j Number Indentured 8 ParsoM than 30 Totel Number) Weekly Wages. Number) Weekly Wages. j Persons. -Persons. Males. Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Females. CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Agricultural-implement Making (Blacksmiths). 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 8 12/ to 35/ 21 and over ! 37 20/ to 90/ Agricultural-implement Making (Strikers). 14 to 16 .. 2 10/ & 15/ 17 to 20 .. 13 20/ to 35/ 21 and over 16 43/ to 51/ Agricultural-implement Making (Painters). 17 to 20 .. 1 42/ 21 and over 13 41/ to 66/ .. .. i Agricultural-implement Making (Tinsmiths). 21 and over | 4 j 53/ to 66/ [ .. I .. I .. | .. | .. | .. | Agricultural-implement Making (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 5 5/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 7 10/ to 35/ 21 and over 33 36/ to 100/ Agricultural-implement Making (Engine-drivers). 21 and over | 4 | 48/ to 60/ | ... I .. I • • i ... j • • I • • I •• i .. i Agricultural-implement Making (Boilermakers). 21 and over I 2 | 25/& 66/ | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | •• I .. I .. Agricultural-implement Making (Labourers). 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ \ .. 17 to 20 .. 3 20/ to 30/ .. 21 and over 40 43/ to 51/ j .. .. .. .. i .. Agricultural-implement Making (Erecting and Repairing). 14 to 16.. 1 15/ .. 17 to 20 .. 4 22/6 to 30/ i.. 21 and overj 21 42/to 96/ I .. • ■ Agricultural-implement Making (Wood-workers). 14 to 16 .. 1 12/6 17 to 20 .. 8 10/ to 48/ 21 and over 37 i 47/ to 80/ ! .. J .. l Agricultural-implement Making (Summary of all Branches). 14-to 10 .. 26 .. .. I .. I 17 to 20 .. 77 21 and over 354 .. .. .. 466 5 5 4 Employers, 9. 4 13 £54,810 Asphalt-manufacturing. 21 and over | 3 | 45/ to 60/ I .. | .. 4 .. | 1 | .. | Employer, 1. ■• ! 1 I Bacon-curing. 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 21 and over 37 5 .. .. ; 4=3 3 2 Employers, 3. 5 €5,453 Baking-powder Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 2 1 10/ & 12/6 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ & 35/ 21 and over 6 35/to 92/6 .. .. I 11 .. .. 1 Employer, 1. 1 £1,55!) Basket and Wickerware Making. 14 to 16 .. 7 See 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 21 and over 20 5 .. .. 41 4 5 2 Employers, 8. 7 £2,475 Billiard-table Manufacturing. 21 and over I 2 | 60/6 | .. | .. | 3 | .. | 1 | .. | Employer, 1. •• I 1 I £675

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Up to of More Number Indentured 8 ,, ' than 30 Total Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y e( i. A PE> e r g en - Persons. - . Porson3 . Females. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Biscuits, Confectionery, and Cocoa Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 17 5/ to 17/ 34 6/6 to 19/9 17 to 20 .. 33 10/ to 30/ 59 8/ to 21/9 handover |« j 59 9/6 to 45/ Biscuits, Confectionery, and Cocoa Manufacturing (Box and Tin Making). 14 to 16 .. 1 12/6 1 13/ 17 to 20 .. 2 12/ & 22/6 21 and over 9 20/ to 55/ 5 23/6 to 28/2 Biscuits, Confeotionery, and Cocoa Manufacturing (Engineers and Mechanics). 17 to 20 .. 1 15/ 21 and over 11 48/ to 85/ Biscuits, Confeotionery, and Cocoa Manufacturing (Summary). 14 to 16.. 18 I .. 35 17 to 20 .. 36 .. 59 21 and over 90 .. 64 .. 312 .. 5 2 2 Employers, 10. 9 £17,640 Blacksmithing, Farriery, &c. 14 to 16 .. 5 See 17 to 20 .. 17 Table 21 and over 29 5 .. '.. 106 2 47 Employers, 55. 47 £4,820 Blind-making. 14 to 16 .. 4 I 7/6 to 15/ 17 to 20 .... .. 2 15/ 21 and over 10 35/ to 60/ 2 20/ & 25/ 22 .. 3 1 Employers, 4. 4 £1,426 Boatbuilding. 21 and over | 3 | 42/ to 60/ I .. | .. I 5 ■ .. | 2 j .. | .. | Employers, 2. 2 I £196 Bootmaking (Rough-stuff Cutters). 14 to 16 .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 37 5 I Bootmaking (Clickers). 14 to 16 .. 8 ] See 17 to 20 .. 6 . : Table 21 and over 62 5 Bootmaking (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 14 j See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 53 Table 21 and over 4 See Table 5 90 5 Bootmaking (Benchmon). 14 to 16 .. 10 See 17 to 20 .. 13 Table 21 and over 143 5 Bootmaking (Finishers). 14 to Iβ .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 21 and over 67 5 Bootmaking (Pump and Welt Hands). 17 to 20 .. 1 See .. " .. | 21 and over 22 Table 5 .. .. .. .. .. | Bootmaking (Sizers). 14 to 16 .. 5 See 1 See 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 4 Table 21 and over I 6 5 6-5 I.. .. • • I Bootmaking (Fitters and Table Hands). 14 to 16 .. 15 See I 17 to 20 .. .. .. 18 Table 21 and over 1 See Table 5 28 5

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Agee. Males. Females. ?emales. Number of Total whom are up to n +« an More Number Indentured 8 t>™ O m than 30 Total - Weekly Wages. ""Ployed. Appren- Persons. m - Persona. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. Number CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Bootmaking (Packers and Show-room Hands). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20.. 1 Table I See Tabkft 21 andiovcr 7 5 Bootmaking (General Hands in Larger Factories). 14 to 16 .. 7 See 3 [ See 17 to 20.. 4 Table 11 Table 21 and over 73 5 22 5 Bootmaking (General Hands and Repairers in Smaller Factories). 14 to 16 .. 5 See 4 See 17 to 20 .. 15 Table 6 Table 21 and over 101 5 22 5 Bootmaking (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 42 .. 37 17 to 20 .. 55 .. 93 21 and over 523 | .. 168 .. ! 1,004 20 64 6 Employers—Males 76, females 10. 9 79 £73.435 Bread and Small-goods Baking (Bread). 14 to 16 .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 20 Table ■21 and over J 73 5 .. .. 1R6 6 65 Employers, 69. 65 i £10,904 Bread and Small-goods Baking (Pastry, &c.). 14 to 16 .. j 5 See 1 See 17 to 20 .. 11 Table 3 Table 21 and over 32 5 6,5 80 1 19 2 Employers, 22. 21 £5,314 Brewing, Malting, Bottling, &c. 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 11 Table 21andover 132 5 .. .. 158 2 9 5 Employers, 13. 1 15 I £18,236 Brick, Tile, and Pottery Making. 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 14 Table 21 and over 153 5 .. .. 177 4 5 Employers, 8. 2 11 j £17,801 Brush ware-manufacturing. 14 to 16.. 6 11/6 to 15/ 6 8/to 20/ 17 to 20 .. 6 17/6 to 35/ 8 10/ to 22/6 ,, , ( 24 30/ to 60/ L0 16/ to 25/ 21andover | 5 | 62/6 ' to 12 <)/ .. .. 67 .. 1 Employers, 2. Butchers' Small-goods Manufacturing. 1 2 £5,392 14 to 1<> .. 5 See 17 to 20 .. 15 Table 21 and over (i9 r> .. .. 152 .. tiO 1 | Employers, t>15. 61 £9,417 Butter-making and Cream-separating. 14 to 16 .. I r> See 17 to 20 .. I 2 Table 21 and over I 20 5 1 20/ 29 , .. 6 1 Employer, 1, Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Cabinetmakers). 7 £3,298 14 to 16 .. 33 See j .. 17 to 20 .. 60 Table 21 and over 186 5 .. .. .. • ... Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Machinists). 17 to 20 .. 3 See 21 and over 11 Table 5 .. • .. Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Upholsterers). 14 to 16 .. 8 See 2 See 17 to 20 .. 18 Table 7 Table 21 and over 61 5 13 5

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Up to „ t qn ■ Number Indentured 8 persons Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. ""Ployed. A^ n ' Persons - Ages. Males. Females. Up to o tn <U1 More 8 1*°?° than 30 Total. Persons. rersons - Persons. 0 t IB. J More than 3< Persons i 10 is. Total Wagf paid during the Year ) Total. i. Total Wages paid during the Year CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Cabinelmaking and Upholstering (Summary). 14 to Iβ .. I 41 See 2 See 17 to 20 .. 81 Table 7 Table 21 and over I 258 5 13 5 461 87 46 i 9 Employers, 59. 3 58 £38,185 Carpentering and Joinery. 14 to 16 .. 28 See 17 to 20 .. 73 Table 21 and over 158 5 .. .. 355 68 71 6 Employers, 96. 77 £18,752 Carpet-sewing. 17 to 20 .. .. .. 11 11/ 21 and over i 60/ I 2 22/0 & 30/ 4 .. 1 1 £333 Chemicals, Drugs, and Patent-medicine Manufacturing. 17 to 20 .. I 5 5/ to 36/ 2 12/ & 14 / 21 and over I 14 48/to 70/ 2 14/& 40/ 27 3 7 1 Employers, 4. 8 £2,003 Cider-making. 21 and over [ 8 | 35/ to 50/ [ .. | 8 ] .. | 2 | I ! 2 I £802 Cigarette-manufacturing. 17 to 20 .. .. .. I II 12/6 I 21 and over I .. .. 1 20/ 3 \ 1 Employer, I. ] ! £63 Clothing-manufacturing (Cutters and Foremen). . 14 to Hi .. 1 10/ I 17 to 20 .. 2 25/ & 30/ 21 and over 22 25/to 90/ | .. .. .. .. .. I .. Clothing-manufacturing (Coat Mauds). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 41 i See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 54 ! Table 21 and over 3 See Table 5 44 '■ 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Trousers and Vest Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 15 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 20 Table •21 and over .. .. 41 I 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. .. .. , 29 ! See 17 to 20 .. .. .. I 45 J Table 21 and over 2 See Table 5 j 76 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Pressers). 14 to 16 .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 10 Table 21 and over 37 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Ticket and Button Sewers). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 11 I See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 1 Table 21 and over 1 .. .. 5 5 .. Clothing-manufacturing (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 9 See 16 See I 17 to 20 .. 10 Table 31 Table 21 and over 23 j 5 52 5 Clothing-manuiacturiug (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. i 14 See 112 i See 17 to 20 .. ' 22 Table 151 Table 21 and over I 87 5 ' 218 ■' 5 606 28 2 Employers, 2. 5 7 < £28,463 Coachbuilding (Bodymakers). 17 to 20.. 4 See I .. 21 and over 15 Table 5 I ' J I .. i ..

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N umber of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Agee. Males. Females. females. Number of Total whom are i Up to ., ,. More ■— Number Indentured 8 p™ n n than 30 Weekly Wages em P'°y ed - Appren- Persons. ±erbonb - Persons. Total. Total Wagepaid during the Year Number} Weekly Wages. Number i CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Coachbuilding (Blacksmiths). 14 to 16 .. 1 See I .. 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 21 and over 12 5 Coachbuilding (Painters). 14 to Iβ .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 6 I Table 21 and .ver 17 5 .. .. J Coachbuilding (Trimmers). 17 to 20.. 2 See 21andover 6 Table 5 I .. i .. Coachbuilding (Wheelwrights). 17 to 20.. 3 See I .. 21 and over 5 Table 5 Coachbuilding (Helpers). 14 to 16 .. : 4 See 17 to 20 .. 5 , Table 21 and over 7 5 .. .. .. .. i .. Coaohbuilding (Vicemcn, Strikers, and (fencral Hands). 14 to 10 .. i 5 See I .. 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 21 and over j21 5 Coachbuilding (Summary of all Blanches). 14 to 16.. U .. ] .. 17 to 20 .. I 30 21 and over I 83 .. .. .. 146 | 24 15 8 I Employers, 22. I 21 J £11,965 Coffee, Chicory, and Spice Grinding. 14 to 16 .. j 2 10/ & 12/6 17 to 20 .. 2 17/6 & 30/ 21 and over 10 35/to 50/ .. .. 18 .. 5 I .. Employers, 4. I 5 i £747 Conorete-pipe Making. 21andover| 6 , 42/to 67/6 .. .. 6 .. 2 I 2 j £622 Coopering. 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ 17 to 20.. 2 15/&30/ 21 and over 7 40/ to 60/ .. 13 .. 3 Employers, 3. j i 3 £981 Corn-crushing and Chaff-cutting. 17 to 20 .. I 2 i 26/4 42/ 21 and over I 14 l 36/to 48/ ..I .. 20 .. 5 Employers, 4. 6 £1,321 Corset and Belt Making. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 1 5/ 17 to 20.. .. .. 6 8/to 13/ 21 and over 5 i 42/to 52/ j 1 25/ ! 13 I 2 2 £801 Cycle and Motor Engineering. 14 to 16 .. 36 See I .. 17 to 20 .. 36 Table 21 and over 101 5 .. .. 232 ; 56 4 Employers, 59. I 60 £14,274 Dentistry (Mechanical). 14 to 16.. 7 5/to 15/ 1 12/6 17 to 20 .. 12 5/ to 25/ 1 20/ handover $ £ 1 12 1()/ to 40/ 89 9 23 Employers, 26. 23 £4,845

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Ages. Males. Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Females. Total ■ — — Number Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - Females. Number of whom are Indentured Apprentices. 0p to „ . » n More 8 9 t° 30 than 30 Persons. Pereons - persons. Number of Work-rooms employing Total Wages paid during Op to n to 30 More the Year. 8 % ™ s " than 30 Total. Persons. Pereons - persons. Number Weekly Wages. CHR1STCHURCH (OITY)— continued. Dress and Millinery Making (Dressmakers). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 132 5/ to 15/ 17 to 20.. .. .. 334 5/to 22/6 ( 159 5/ to 20/ 21 and over .. .. 147 21/to 32/6 ( 62 35/to 160/ 933 6 | 80 13 \ 4 Employers—Females 99. 97 £29,675 97 £29,675 Dress and Millinery Making (Costume-makers). 14 to 16 .. [ 1 11/ 10 5/ to 12/ 17 to 20 .. 4 12/6 to 20/ 26 10/ to 22/6 21 and over 7 5/to 60/ 39 15/to 32/6 I 87 1 3 1 4 £4,403 4 £4,403 Dress and Millinery Making (Mantle-makers). 14 to 16 .. I .. .. 12 6/ > 17 to 20 .. ! .. .. 35 5/to 20/ »i j o iTA/i on/ f 22 8/to 25/ 21 and over, 3 70/to 80/ | „ 27 / 6 to 100/ 89 .. 3 t t 5 £4,291 5 £4,291 Dress and Millinery Making (Milliners). 14 to 16.. .. .. 28 5/to 11/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 68 5/ to 30/ „ . (41 5/to 35/ 21 and over j .. .. | J6 40/tol00/ 164 j 2 16 5 1 Employers —'Females 11. Dyeing, Cleaning, and Feather-dressing. 14 to 16 .. 3 12/6 to 20/ 1 15/ 17 to 20 ..1 25/ 2 17/6 & 18/ 21 and over 5 30/ to 60/ 1 25/ 22 .. 8 Employers, 9. Electric Light and Power Generating. 22 £6,036 8 £829 £6,036 21 and over| j £ | 54/ 4 t 8 / 95/ \ [\ \ [\ 15 j 1 | .. I 1 I £2,389 Electrical Engineering. 14 to 16 .. 7 5/to 10/ I .. [ .. I 17 to 20 .. 24 5/ to 25/ j .. ,. , '26 15/to 55/ •21 and over || <, B8/ 8 to 75/ .. \ .. 74 5 11 Employers, 8. Electroplating and Engraving. 14 to 16 .. 1 5/ 17 to 20 .. 3 10/ to 25/ 21 and over 4 35/ to 60/ 1 30/ 15 2 5 Employers, 6. Engineering and Ironfounding (Cash Register and Automatic-machine Making). 14 to 1.6 .. 4 I 8/ to 15/ .... 21 and over 20 | 40/ to 100/ 7 £6,248 [ 5 ! £592 Engineering and Ironfounding (Pattern-makers). 14 to 16 .. 1 0/ I .. .. j 21 and over 10 46/ to 76/ I .. Engineering and Ironfounding (Moulders). 14 to 16 .. 5 See I .. .. | I I 17 to 20.. 14 Table 21 and over 60 5 Engineering and Ironfounding (Machinists). 17 to 20 .. 4 See .. .. I | 21 and over 11 | Table 5 .. .. | .. .. I .. Engineering and Ironfounding (Fitters). 14 to 16 .. 3 5/ to 8/ .. • • I I 17 to 20.. 25 ; 6/to 25/ .. [ ,, , (20 48/to 60/ 21 and over | 2 ' M/ / |. Engineering and Ironfounding (Blacksmiths). 14 to 16 .. 1 6/ .. .. I 17 to 20 .. 2 23/4 21 and over 10 48/ to 100/

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Males. Females. Number of Total whom are j Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. ™ployed. ApprenFemales. Total Wage--paid during Up to „ t , n More the Year 8 than 30 Total. Persons. rersons - Persons. Number Weekly Wages. OHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Engineering and Ironfounding (Boilermakers). 14 to 16 .. 1 See .. I 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 11 5 Engineering and Ironfounding (Brassfounders). Hto 16 .. i 4 See ..I 17 to 20 .. I 8 Table 21 and over 81 5 I .. Engineering and Ironfounding (Coppersmiths). 17 to 20 .. 1 See I .. 21 and over I 4 Table 5 Engineering and Ironfounding (Sheet-metal Workers). 14to 16 .. ■ 1 0/ .. 17 to 20 .. 2 17/6 21 and over | 3 j 27/6 to 68/ .. .. .. Engineering and Ironfounding (Range and Stove Makers). 14 to 16.. 3 i See i .. 17 to 20 .. 5 ; Table 21 and over 31 5 • • i Engineering and Ironfounding (Tram-oar Building and Repairing). 14 to 16 .. ! 3 7/6 .. I 17 to 20 .. 3 18/ 21 and over 47 20/ to 66/ .. | Engineering and Ironfounding (Engine-drivers). 21 and over I 3 i 54/to 59/ I .. | .. I .. | .. | .. I ..I .. I I •• Engineering and Ironfoanding (Labourers and Yardmen). 17 to 20 .. 2 See 21 and over 19 Table 5 .. .. .. .. .. i .. Engineering and Ironfounding (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 8 See ! .. .. 1 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 21 and over 54 5 Engineering and Ironfounding (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 31 17 to 20 .. 97 i 21 and over 336 | .. .. 493 54 13 13 Employers, 29. Fellmongering, Tanning, &o. (Curriers). 4 30 £49,927 17 to 20 .. 3 See 21 and over 26 Table 5 Fellmongering, Tanning, &c. (Pelt-workers). 14 to 16 .. 2 See .. I 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 55 5 Fellmongering, Tanning, *c. (Wool Washers and Scourers). 14 to 16 .. 2 See i .. I .. I 17 to 20 .. 12 Table 21 and over 159 5 .. .. .. .. .. .. | Fellmongering, Tanning, &c. (Beamsmen). 12 to 20.. 1 See .. ■ I .. I 21 and over 17 Table 5 .. I * Fellmongering, Tanning, &c (Tanners). 21 and over | 10 | See Table 5 .. | .. | .. .. | .. | .. I • • I i Fellmongering, Tanning, &c. (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 12 Table 21 and over 130 5 .. ,.

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number oi Total whom are Up to a t «n More Number Indentured ! 8 „"" than 30 Total. Number Weekly Wages, employed- Appren- I Persons. • L'ersons. Females. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. CHRISTOHURCH (CITY)—continued. Fellmongering, Tanning, &c. (Summary of all Branches). 14 to,16 .. 8 17 to 20 33 21 and over 397 .. .. .. 451 5 4 Employers, 13. 'Fibrous- plaster Working. I) 15 £50,809 14 to 16.. 2 9/ & 13/ .. .. 17 to 20.. 6 j 8/to 17/ 21 and over 9 | 49/6 to 66/ .. 22 3 S | ., Employers, 5. 5 £808 Firewood-cutting. 17 to 20 .. I 3 I 25/ to 40/ I .. I ■ .. | 6 | .. | 2 | .. | Employers. 3. I .. j 2 I £208 Fireworks-manufacturing. •21 and over | 4 | [20/ to 48/ I .. | .. | 5 | .. | II .. | Employer, 1. .. I 1 I £198 Fish-curing. 14 to 16.. : 1 I 15/ 21 and over 1 48/ .. .. 4 I 2 .. | Employers, 2. Flour and Oatmeal Milling. 2 i £55 14 to 16 .... .. 1 6/ 17 to 20. .10 See 21 and over 44 Table 5 1 20/ 61 .. 3 4 Employers, 5. Gas- manufacturing. 7 £6,126 21 and over j 33 | See Table 5 | .. .. | 33 ... | 1 | 1 .. I 2 I £5,093 Gas Stove and Meter Making and Repairing. 14 to 16 .. j S3 7/6 to 15/ .. . I 17 to 20 .. %6 10/to 30/ i .. 21 and over 35 30/to 75/ .. .. 44 ... .. 1 m Glue-making. 1 2 i £4,851 14 to 16 .. 1 1 17/6 .. I .. I I 21 and over 1 ! 40/ .. .. S | . .... II.. Employer, 1. Gun and Lock Smithing. i £135 21 and over I 2 | 54/ & 60/ I .. | .. | 4 i .. | 2 "| ..I Employers, 2. Hair Drafting and Curling. .. I 2 J £250 21 and over I 2 j 42/ & 55/ | .. | .. 6 ; .. | 3 I '.. | Employers, 4. Hat and Cap Making. .. i 3 1 £252 14 to 16 .. 3 10/ 7 5/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 6 10/ to 20/ 21 and over 6 10/ to 50/ 11 10/ to 40/ 34 .. 2 1 Employer, 1. Hosiery-knitting. 3 £1,576 14 to 16 .... .. 6 7/ to 14/ I 17 to 20 .. .. .. 10 20/ 21 and over 3 47/6 to 60/ 3 20/to 24/ 28 .. I 2 1 Employers—Males 3, females 3. Ink (Printing) Making. 3 £1,303 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ 21 and over 3 30/ to 60/ .. 6 .. 1 Employers, 2. Iron-fender Making. 14 to 16 .. 2 i 15/ & 17/6 17 to 20 .. 1 ! 27/6 21 and over 1 I * 70/ .. .. 5 .. 1 Employer, 1. Jam-making. .. I 1 £353 1 £305 14 to 16 .. 2 I 14/ & 25/ ..I 17 to 20.. .. .. 8 12/6 to 15/ 21 and over 11 18/to 60/ 7 15/to 20/ 25 .. .. 2 Employers, 2. Lamp Making and Repairing. 21 and over I II 54/ I .. I .. | 2 I .. I I I .. | Employer, 1. 2 ! £738 .. I 1| £135

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.Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-roo Ages. Males. Females. ! Number of Total whom are Up to Q t qn Number Indentured 8 SJzJZ tl Number: Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages, employed. Appren- Persons. ' P Number of Work-rooms employing on IV ■hi •ci ms employing " l Total Wag paid durir More the Yeai ian 30 Total, arsons. I ■g<ir i Up to „ t qn More 8 Persons than 30 Total Persons. elsons - persons. Total Wages paid during the Year CHPJSTCHURCH (CITY)—continued. Laundry-work (European). L4 to 16 .. 3 j 7/6 to 20/ 2 I 10/ 17 to 20 .. I 30/ 37 10/ to 17/6 21 and over 10 | 80/to 60/ j JJj 38/ 170 .. 17 5 Employers—Males 8, females 12. Laundry-work (Chinese). 17 to 20 .. 1 15/ ! .. 21 and over 2 9/& 18/ 1 15/ 28 .. 21 Employers, 24. Leadlight-manufacturing. 3 25 £7,387 21 £119 14 to 16.. 1 7/6 17 to 20 .. 1 25/ 21 and over 5 27/6 to 60/ i .. .. 7 .. 1 1 I £398 Lead-headed Nail Making. 17 to 20 .. 1 15/ 21 and over 3 25/to 60/ .. .. 5 .. 1 Employer, 1. 1 £429 Leather-goods and Portmanteau Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 3 5/ to 7/6 17 to 20 .. 3 7/6 to 10/ 4 10/ to 17/6 21 and over | 9 47/6 to 60/ 4 20/ to 30/ 27 5:3 1 Employers, 4. 4 £1,782 Linen-bag Making. 14 to 16 .. .. .. : 3 7/6 to 10/6 i 17 to 20.. 6 17/6 to 30/ 8 10/6 to 16/ 21 and over 4 30/to 42/ 5 20/ to 34/ 26 .. .. 1 1 £1,019 Marine-stores Preparing. 21 and over ( 3 ! 20/ to 40/ | 2 j 15/ & 20/ | 7 i .. | 2 .. I Employers, 2. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &c. (Yard and Pen Men). .. ] 2 J £320 17 to 20 .. 2 See I .. 21 and over 10 Table 5 Meat-slaughtering, &c. (Slaughtermen). 14 to 16 .. 2 I See .. .. I 17 to 20 .. i 8 Table 21 and over I 182 5 Meat-slaughtering, &e. (Freezers). 21 and over | 60 | See Table 5 j .. | .. .. | .. | .. | Meat-slaughtering, &c. (Preservers). 14 to 16 .. 7 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 51 5 .. .. .. | Meat-slaughtering. &c. (Oleo and Tallow Workers). 17 to 20 .. I 2 See .. .. , 21 and over | 18 | Table 5 .. .. | j Meat-slaughtering, &c. (Carpenters and Blacksmiths). 17 to 20 .. 2 See .. ■ .. 21 and over | ] 0 Table 8 .. .. J .. Meat-slaughtering, &c. (Engineers and Fitters). 17 to 20 .. 3 See 21 and over 27 Table 5 .. .. .. .. .. Meat-slaughtering, &c. (Stokers and Greasers). .. I .. ! .. 21 and over | 21 | See Table 5 | .. j .. | .. | .. | .. .. | ■ Meat-slaughtering, &c. (Tinsmiths). 21 and over J 2 | See Table 5 | .. j .. [ .. j ..I .. | .. | .. i .. i .. Moat-slaughtering, &c. (Labourers). 14 to 16 .. 4 See 1.7 to 20 .. 6 Table 21 and over 85' I 5 ' ■ ! .. I .. .. .. . . . . I

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Up to Q + Q n More Number Indentured 8 ilraon than 30 TotaL Number Weekly Wages. « m Ploy<"l. Appren- Parsons. "»• Persons. Females. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Meat-slaughtering, &c. (Manure-making). 21 and over | 30 j Seo Table 5 | ,. | .. .. .. | I .. I Meat-slaughtering, &c. (Calico-bag Makers). 17 to 20 .. .. .. I 4 J 17/6 to 22/6 21 and over 1 55/ 6 ! 20/to 30/ mm im Meat-slaughtering, &c. (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 13 I 17 to 20 .. 28 .. 4 21 and over 503 .. 6 .. r>55 .. 2 I Employer, 1. Monumental Masonry. 2 4 £52,938 17 to 20 .. 7 1 See .. I 21 and over 20 I Table 5 .. .. 30 ...111 Employers, 3. Musical-instrument Making and Repairing. 14 to lfi .. 1 5/ 17 to '20 .. 3 20/ to 30/ 21 and over 8 | 60/to 100/ .. .. 17 .. 5 Employers, 5. Optical Work, Lens-grinding, &e. 21 and over I 1 j 100/ I .. I .. • | 2 j .. ! 1 Employer, 1. Paint and Varnish Manufacturing. 2 j j 3 ' £2,852 5 £1,416 I 1 j £250 14 to 1(5 .. 1 5/ .. .. : 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ 21 and over 3 30/ to 45/ .. 8 .. 3 Employers, 3. Perambulator-manufacturing. I 3 £270 14 to 16 .. 1 9/ 3 6/ to 15/6 J I 17 to 20 .. 4 20/ to 24/ 1 13/ 21 and over! 13 25/to 60/ | ' .. .. 27 ' 3 ! Employers, 5. Photography. 14 to 16 .. 4 6/ to 14/ 5 5/ to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 1 ! 35/ 7 10/ to 20/ 21 and over 9 : 40/to 70/ 18 14/to 40/ | 59 .. 10 Employers, 15. Picture-framing. 1 3 ! 4 £1,054 13 £3,078 14 to 16 .. I 7 i 7/6 to 11/ ..i 17 to 20 .. I 3 I 15/ to 20/ 4 I 7/6 to 10/ 21 and over I 10 I 42/ to 60/ .. .. 34 1 10 Employers, 10. Plain Sewing. 21 and over | .. | •• l>1 20 / I 4 i •• I 3 I Employers—-Females 2. Plumbing and Gasfitting. 14 to 16 .. 24 See 17 to 20 .. 54 Table 21 and overj 82 I 5 .. .. 194 3S 21 Employers, 34. Printing, &c. (Typesetting-machine Operators). 14 to 16 .. 3 See 1 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 1 Table 21 and over 00 5 2 5 8 i i 10 J £1,662 I 3 I £52 29 £11,698 Printing, &o. (Compositors). 14 to 16 .. 4 See I .. j .. I 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 21 and over 31 f> 2 See Table 5 .. .. ..I Printing, &c. (Stereotypics). 17 to 20 .. II See .. I 21 and over 14 j Table 5 .. .. •• I Printing, &e. (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. 3 i Seo 1 See 17 to'20 .. 8 I Table 2 Table 21 and'over M I 6 4 5

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Number Weekly Wages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Up to Q + Qfl More Number Indentured 8 vman than 30 Total - Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y e| l. A PP^ n - Persons. ■■ Persons. Females. Total Wages paid during the Year CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Printing, &c. (Lithographers). 14 to 16 .. r 6 See 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over 15 5 Printing, &c. (Publishing Hands). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 12 5 I > Printing, &o. (Storemen, Packers, and General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 3 See 2 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 2 Table 21 and over 22 5 3 5 Printing, &o. (Artists and Engravers). 21andover| 6 157/6 to 160/1 .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Printing, <fec. (Process Hands). 14 to 16 .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 21 and over 16 5 3 See Table 5 i Printing, &c. (Bookbinding). 14 to 16 .. 4 See 11 See 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 30 Table 21 and over 27 5 27 5 Printing, &c. (Papor-riilore and Paper-bag Makers). 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 2 30/ & 32/6 5 12/6 to 20/ 21 and over 5 55/to 60/ | 6 20/to 22/6 .. .. .. Printing, &c. (Cardboard-box Makers). 14 to 16 .. I 1 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 12 See 21 and over 3 5 7 Table 5 Printing, &c. (Job Printers, chiefly Small Factories). 14 to 16 .. 10 See 1 See 17 to 20 .. 17 Table 4 Table 21 and over I 49 5 1 5 I Printing, &o. (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 40 .. I 16 17 to 20 .. 56 .. 56 21 and over 315 .. : 55 .. 564 42 20 5 Employers, 26. 4 29 £60,735 Rope and Twine Man ' f ~"turing. 17 to 20 .. 13 j See 21 and over 10 Table 5 .. .. 24 .. .. 1 Employer, 1. Rubber Goods (Pneumatic other Tires). .. I 1 £1,917 17 to 20.. 2 15/& 35/ 21 and over 4 48/to 55/ .. .. 8 .. 3 Employers, 2. i 3 £744 Saddle and Harness Making. 14 to 16 .. 5 See 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 21 and over 31 5 .. .. 62 10 20 3 Employers, 20. Sail, Tent, and Canvas-goods Making. 23 I £5,301 14 to 16 .. 1 8/ .. I I 17 to 20 .. 2 30/& 40/ 1 16/ 21 and over 12 30/ to 60/ 1 . 20/ 24 .. 8 .. Employers—Males 6, female 1. Sauce, Pickle, and Condiment Making. 8 £1,182 14 to 16.. 2 10/&14/ 9 8/to 14/ 17 to 20 .. 8 15/ to 27/6 15 10/ to 20/ 21 and over 21 25/to 80/ 16 10/to 20/ 74 .. 2 1 Employers, 3. 1 4 £3,624

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Ages. Males. Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - ApprenFemales. Number of Work-rooms employing ~~ Total Wages paid during UP 8 to 'tow t & Total. theYear Persons. ersons - Persons. Number Weekly Wages. CHKISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. med. Sausage-casing Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 1 20/ I • • I 17 to 20 .. 8 24/ to 48/ I .. 21 and over 32 48/ to 90/ I .. .. 45 .. 2 2 Employers, 4. 4 £3,835 Saw-trimmers and Tool-repairers. 21 and over | 1 | 40/ I • ■ | • • I 4 | .. | 2 | .. | Employers, 3. I 2 I £100 Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 10 See 17 to 20 .. 18 Table 21 and over 63 5 I ■ .. Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making (Sash and Door Makers). 14 to 16 .. 4 Seo 17 to 20 .. 12 Table 21 and over 43 5 Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making (Painters). 21 and over I 2 | See Table 5 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | I .. j .. Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making (Machinists and Saw-sharpeners). 14 to 16 .. 5 See I .. .. i 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 35 5 Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making (Engine-drivers and Stokers). 21 and over | 5 | See Table 5 ! .. | .. | .. | .. j .. | .. | Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making (Labourers and Yardmen). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 21 and over 9 5 Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 20 17 to 20 .. 34 21 and over 157 .. .. .. 226 15 7 8 2 Employers, 15. I 17 £20,520 Seed and Grain Cleaning and Packing. 14 to 16 .. 7 10/to 12/6 1 7/ 17 to 20 .. 6 12/6 to 20/ I .. 21 and over i 46 20/ to 70/ | 1 25/ 68 .. 7 3 Employers, 7. 10 £4,578 Sewing-machine Repairing, &c. 14 to 16.. 1 i 10/ 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ 21 and over : 3 42/6 to 60/ .. .. 7 .. 2 Employers, 2. 2 £410 Shipwrighting. 14 to 16 .. 2 15/ 17 to 20 .. 3 25/ to 45/ .. • .. 21 and over 8 | 66/ .. .. 15 .. 1 1 Employers, 2. 2 £2,539 Shirt-making. 14 to 16 .. 1 I 10/ i 15 5/ to 21/6 17 to 20 .. 2 30/ ' 39 7/6 to 24/9 21 and over 4 ] 27/6 to 55/j 78 10/to 37/6 151 .. 11 3 l Employers—Males 3, females 9. 15 £5,595 Sign and Ticket Writing. 14 to 16 .. I .. I .. I 1 I 8/6 I 4 I .. j 2 I .. I Employers, 3. I 2 j £31 Soap and Candle Manufacturing. 14 to l(i .. 5 7/6 to 19/ 17 to 20 .. 1 30/ 21 and over 21 36/to 100/ .. .. 29 .. 3 2 Employers, 2. 5 £2,491 Stone Quarrying and Crushing. 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 21 and'over 91 5 .. .. 103 .. 5 2 1 Employers, 9. 8 £9,220

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. ™ployed. ApprenFemales. Up to „ t „„ More 8 Persons than 30 Total Persons. ersons - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Tailoring. 14 to 16 .. 13 I See 28 See 17 to 20 .. 21 i Table 72 Table 21 and over 176 I ' 5 302 5 676 48 47 Employers, 64. 14 4 65 £44,800 Tea Blending and Packing. 14 to 16 .. 17 10/ to 17/6 ! 3 5/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 7 15/ to 35/ 5 8/ to 15/ •21 and over 8 [25/ to 70/ .. .. 49 .. 9 Employers, 9. 1 10 £2,527 Tinsmithing. 14:to 16 .. 12 See .. .. I 17 to 20 .. 16 Table 21 and over 50 5 .. .. 88 4 7 Employers, 10. Toe- and Heel-plate Making. 21 and over] 1 | (Employer) | .. | .. | 1 | | 1 | 1 8 £7,381 .. I 1 I .. Toy and Mat Making and Rag-sorting.* 21 and over I 18 | 44/ | .. | .. | 19 | .. | 1 | Employer, 1. 1 I I .. I 2 I .. Umbrella-making. 17 to 20.. 2 12/6 & 15/ 2 10/6 & 15/ 21 and over 2 45/ 2 20/& 40/ 11 .. 2 Employers, 3. Underclothing-making. • • I 2 £499 14 to 16.. .. .. 6 5/to 8/ 21 and over .. .. 11 8/to 20/ 28 .. 8 Employers—Male 1, females 10. 8 £486 Washing-fluid Making. 14 to 16 .. 2 i 7/6 & 10/ 2 5/ 21 and over 1 ' 42/6 .. .. 10 .. 3 Employers, 5. 3 £30 Watch and Jewellery Making (Watchmaking). 14 to 16.. 1 5/ I .. 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ & 30/ .. 21 and over 12 32/6 to 80/ | .. .. 28 .. 13 Employers, 13. Watch and Jewellery Making (Jewellery). 13 £L963 14 to 16 .. 5 5/ to 17/6 17 to 20 .. 15 14/ to 40/ 21 and over 28 25/ to 80/ .. 65 .. 13 Employers, 17. Waterproof-clothing Making. 1 14 £4,317 14 to 16 .. .. .. 7 See 17 to 20 .. 1 See Iβ Table 21 and over 15 Table 5 14 5 55 .. 1 ( Employers, 3. Whip-thong Making. 1 1 3 £2,663 21 and over | 1 | (Employer) | .. | .. | 1 j .. | 1 | •• I .-111 •• Wine-making. 21 and over I 4 | 40/to 50/ | .. | .. | 5 | .. | 2 | Employer, 1. Wire-working. •• I .. I 2 I £788 14 to 16 .. 3 10/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 11 10/ to 77/6 21 and over 17 40/ to 70/ .. 35 .. 4 Employers, 4. Wood Carving and Turning. 2 [ 6 £2,190 14 to 16 .. 9 5/ to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 4 10/ to 25/ 21 and over 2 58/& 22/6 .. .. 26 4 10 Employers, 11. Wool-dumping. 10 £475 21 and over l 6 | 40/ to 60/ | .. | .. | 6 ) .. | ... | 2 ... J 2| £1,454 Woollen-milling (Wool-classers). 21 and over | 9 | See Table 5 | .. | .. ] 9 [ .. | .. | •■ I .. I .. I .. * No wai ;cs >aid to 17 persons In charitable institutions.

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Weekly Wages. " m Pl°y«l. ApprenUp to o *n .n More 8 pj£om than 30 Total. Persons. rersons - Persons. Total Wagee paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. Number CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)—continued. Woollen-milling (Milling Department). 17 to 20 .. I 1 See .. j 21 and over! 7 Table 5 .. .. 8 I \ Woollen-milling (Pattern Making and Designing). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 21 and over 5 Table 5 .. .. 6 Woollen-milling (Spinning Department). 14 to 16 .. ! 5 I See 1 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 9 Table 5 21 and ovor 16 | 5 .. .. 36 Woollen-milling (Tuning and Winding Department). 14 to 16.. 2 See 15 See 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 3 Table 5 21ar,dover 13 5 .. .. 34 Woollen-milling (Weaving Department). 17 to 20 .. ..I .. 11 See 21 and over .. .. 58 Table 5 Woollen-milling (Burling Department). 17 to 20 .. I .. .. 10 See 21 and over I 1 See Table 5 16 ! Table 5 Woollen-milling (Warping Department). 17 to 20 .. 1 See .. .. I 21 and over 4 Table 5 .. I .. Woollen-milling (Carding Department). 17 to 20 .. I 1 :See 21 and over 1 15 Table 5 Woollen-milling (Dyeing). 21 and over I li | See Table 6 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | •• I .. I Woollen-milling (Finishing Department). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20.. 3 Table 21 and over, 10 5 2 See Table 5 Woollen-milling (Hosiery Department). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 8 See 17 to 20 .. 1 See 8 Table 21 and over 8 Table 5 23 5 Woollen-milling (Engineers and Mechanics). 21 and over! 10 | See Table 5 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | , •• I •• I .. I Woollen-milling (Mill Office-staff and Watchmen). 17 to 20 .. 1 30/- I .. 21 and over I 3 36/to 80/ I .. .. 4 .. .. Woollen-milling (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 9 .. 24 17 to 20 .. 14 .. 41 21 and over 107 .. 99 .. 294 1 1 £24,083 DUNEDIN (CITY). Aerated-water and Cordial Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 2 15/ & 17/6 17 to 20.. 10 15/to 35/ 21 and over 60 30/to 65/ .. .. 87 .. 8 Employers, 15. Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Moulders). 1 1 i 10 £6,916 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20.. 2 Table 21 and over 21 5

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Ages. Males. Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured l «T -.Tγ employed. ApprenNumber Weekly Wages. c "'i""•» w g£ ea Females. Number of Work-rooms employing ~ Total Wages paid during Up to „ ,.„ qn More the Year 8 9 to 30 than30 Total . Persons. Persons ' Persons. Number Weekly Wages. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Fitters and Turners). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 10 Table 21 and over 6 5 Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Blacksmiths). 14 to 16 .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 21 and over 33 5 .. .. ... .. .. •• Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Wheelwrights and Carpenters). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 15 5 .. .. ... .-. •• «• .... Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Painters). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 21 and over 3 Table 5 .. .. ..I •• • • I Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Dairy-plant Making). 14 to 16 .. 2 10/ 21 and over 5 10/to 32/6 17 to 20 .. 10 30/ to 66/ .. .. .. | • • Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Erecting and Setting-up). 14 to 16 .. 1 14/ .. .. I 21 and over 17 42/to 60/ .. .. .. .. I Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Engine-drivers, Stokers, &c). 21 and over I 6 | See Table 5 | .. | .. | .. | •• I •• I • ■ I ■ • • I '• • I Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Summary of all Branohes). 14 to 16 .. 13 17 to 20 .. 30 21andover 111 .. 154 I 15 2 2 1 5 £17,052 Bacon-curing. 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ .. , 21 and over 8 35/to 60/ .. .. 31 .. 15 .„ ™ 15 £1,130 Employers, 22. Bag-making (Calico, Flax, and Jute). 14 to Iβ .. I .. .. 2 10/ & 12/6 I 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ 5 10/ to 18/6 21 and over 2 27/6 & 60/ 9 10/ to 15/ 21 .. .. 1 ... 1 £1,015 Employers, 2. Basket and Wicker-ware Manufacturing. 17 to 20 .. 3 10/to 19/ 21 and over 8 30/ to 60/ .. .. 17 .. 6 | .. .. | 6 £873 Employers—6 (4 Europeans, 2 Chinese). Biscuit and Confectionery Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 38 9/ to 20/ 47 8/ to 15/ | 17 to 20 .. 50 10/ to 30/ 69 9/ to 22/6 21 and over |J/to°Jo/ } 52 9/ to 35/ 368 " 5 * * U £23,856 Employers—Males 8, female 1. Blacksmithing, Farriery, &c. 14 to 16 .. 3 6/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 8 10/ to 30/ 21 and over 30 28/to 60/ .. .. 84 1 37 ... 37 £2,849 Employers, 43. Blind-making. 14 to 16 .. 2 10/ & 12/ 17 to 20 .. 3 25/ 1 17/6 21 and over 2 40/ 1 I 25/ 13 ., 2 ra „ 2 £613 Employers, 4. Boatbuilding. 14 to 16 .. 2 9/ & 10/ 17 to 20.. 3 10/to 20/ 21 and over 3 60/to 70/ .. .. 14 3 5 .. .. 5 £402 Employers, 6.

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Total W> Ages. Males. Females. Number of paid duri Total whom are Up to Q * on More the Yea Number Indentured 8 p er ,om tllan 30 Total Number Weekly Wages. JKumber Weekly Wages. Appren- Persons. ■ Persons. Ages. Males. Females. Total Wage; paid during the Year DUKTEDIN (CITY)— continued. Boot Making and Repairing (Rough-stuff Cutters). 17 to 20 .. 2 See 21 and over 13 Table 5 Boot Making and Repairing (Clickers). 14 to Hi .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 21 and over 21 5 Boot Making and Repairing : (Benchmen). 14tol6.. 2 I See .. .. [ 17 to 20 .. 8 ; Table 21 and over 92 I 5 .. .. .. .. .. .. .,.[.. Boot Making and Repairing (Machinists). 14 to 16 ...... 6 See 17 to 20 .. 1 See 17 Table 21 and over 3 Table 5 35 5 Boot Making and Repairing (Sizers and Finishers). i4tol6 .. 4 1 See I 3 See 17 to 20.. 4 Table 3 Table 21 and over 36 5 3 5 .. .. .. .../.... Boot Making and Repairing (Fitters and Table Hands). 14tol6.. .. .. 11 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 13 Table 21 and over .. .. 17 5 Boot Making and Repairing (Pump and Welt Hands). 21 and over I 3 | See Table 5 | .. I •• | •• | — I — I «- | ... | ... | Boot Making and Repairing (General Hands in Larger Factories). 14 to 16 .. II See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 2 See 21 and over 15 5 3 Table 5 Boot Making and Repairing (General Hands and Repairers in Smaller Factories). 14 to 16 .. 3 See j .. 17 to 20 .. 9 Table 21 and over 68 5 4 See Table 5 Boot Making and Repairing (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 12 .. 20 I 17 to 20 .. 28 .. 35 21 and over 251 .. 62 .. 475 14 57 4 3 64 £31,181 Employers, 67. Bread and Small-goods Baking (Bread). 14to 16 ..12 See 17 to 20 .. 22 Table 21 and over 92 5 .. •• 183 15 47 3 .. 50 £11,085 Employers, 57. Bread and Small-goodsjBaking (Pastry, &c). 14 to 16.. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 11 Table 1 See 21 and over 20 5 4 Table 5 61 4 17 | „ «. 17 £2,953 Employers, 23. Brewing, Malting, and Bottling. 14 to 16 .. 5 17/6 to 20/ 17 to 20 .. 21 20/to 30/ 21 and over 133 30/to 100/ .. .. 164 ... 2 2 2 6 £16,321 Employers, 5. Brick, Tile, Pottery, and Concrete-pipe Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 18 Table .... handover 82 5 .. 113 .. 5 5 ... 10 £8,537 Employers, 12. . Brush and Broom Manufacturing. 14 to 16.. 2 87/&13/ 4 7/ io 12/ 17 to 20 . 4 12/6 to 33/ 6 10/to 18/ 21 and over 13 30/to 60/ 5 10/to 27/6 35 .. 1 1 ... 2 £2,661 Employer, 1.

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Up to „ ,.„ , n More Number Indentured j 8 persons thlm 30 Total Number Weekly Wages, employed. Appren- Persons. ■ Persons. Females. Total Wage.; paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Butchers' Small-goods Manufacturing. 14 to 16.. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 10 Table 21 and over 42 5 .. .. 107 .. 44 Employers, 52. 44 £5.020 Butter, Cheese, and Condensed-milk Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 9 10/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ & 27/6 1 22/6 21 and over 39 30/to 100/ 4 25/to 60/ 58 .. 16 Employers, 3. Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers (Cabinetmakers). 14 to 16 .. 26 See 17 to 20.. 34 Table 21 and over 104 5 1 17 £8,656 Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. 5 See 17 to 20 .. 0 Table 21 and over 21 5 Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers (Chair and Mantel Makers). 14 to 16 .. 4 1 5/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 10 15/ to 25/ 1 : 15/ 21 and over 21 20/ to 66/ 1 i 22/ .. .. 25 Cabinetmaking and Upholsterers (Upholsterers). 14 to 16 .. 5 See 2 See 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 5 Table 21 and over 32 5 8 5 | Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 40 .. 2 ! .. I 17 to 20 .. 58 .. 6 21 and over 178 | .. 9 .. 354 66 | 44 12 Employers—Males 58, females 3. Cardboard-box and Beehive Making. 1 ! 57 J £29,052 14 to 16.. 3 See 5 See 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 16 Table 21 and over 5 5 19 5 56 12 Employers, 2. Carpentering and Joinery. 3 £3,056 14 to 16.. 12 See 17 to 20 .. 23 Table 21 and over 72 5 .. .. 160 28 41 2 Employers, 53. 43 £7,695 Carpet-sewing. 17 to 20 .... .. 1 I 14/ . 21 and over .. .. 2 25/ & 35/ 3 .. 1 I .. 1 £214 Chemicals, Drugs, and Patent-medicines Manufacturing. 14tol6.. 5 10/to.18/ 6 6/to 10/ I 17 to 20 .. 7 10/ to 30/ 21 9/ to 20/ 21 and over I 43 25/to 70/ 14 12/ to 20/ 108 1 9 12 Employers, 12. Cigarette-making. 1 12 £6,114 21 and over[ 1 | 60/ 1 .. I .. I 3 | .. I 2 | .. j Employers, 2. Clothing-manutacturing (Cutters, Foremen, and Office-staff). 2 I £176 14 to 16 .. 7 7/6 to 20/ 17 to 20 .. 4 20/ to 25/ 21 and over 32 35/to 100/ 1 20/ Clothing-manufacturing (Coat Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 25 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 36 Table 21 and over 3 See Table 5 38- 5 ' Clothing-manufacturing (Trousers and Vest Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 11 Sec 17 to 20 .. .. .. 16 Table 21 and over .. .. 26 5

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74

i Nnmber of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing : I "" I Total Wages Ages. Males. Females. Number of | paid durlnu Total whom are j Up to . . „„ I More i t i, 0 year Number Indentured ! 8 persons : th:m 30 Total ' Number Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. empk)yed - Persons. Persons. Ages. Number Weekly Wages. Males. Females. DUNEDIKT (CITY)—continued. Clothing-manufacturing (Machinists and Finishers). 14 to 16.. 1 .. .. 48 See 17 to 20.. .. .. 53 Table 21 and over .. .. 54 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Pressers). 14 to 16.. 2 See 17 to 20.. i 5 Table 21 and over 25 5 | .. Clothing-manufacturing (Ticket and Button Sewers). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 11 See 17to;20.. .. .. 11 Table 21 and over .. .. 10 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Denim Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. 26 See I 17 to 20 .. .. .. 31 Table 21 and over .. .. 22 5 Clothing-manufacturing (General Factory Hands). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 12 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 11 Table 21 and over 12 5 35 5 ... .. .. .. .... Clothing-manufacturing (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 11 .. 133 17 to 20 .. 11 .. 158 21 and over 72 .. 206 .. 597 4 2 2 6 10 £30,532 Employers—Males 5, female 1. Coachbuilding (Bodymakers). 17 to 20 .. 2 See .. I 21 and over 8 Table 5 Coachbuiiding (Blacksmiths). 17 to 20 .. 6 1 See I .. 21 and over 6 ! Table 5 Coachbuilding (Painters). 14 to 16.. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 8 5 Coachbuilding (Trimmers). 17 to 20 .. 1 See 21 and over 3 Table 5 Coachbuilding (Wheelwrights). 14 to 16 .. I 2 See 17 to 20 .. I 1 Table 21 and over 8 5 Coachbuilding (Helpers). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 1 5 Coachbnilding (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 9 5 Coachbuilding (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 8 17 to 20.. 21 21 and over 43 .. ■ .. 93 6 II 3 14 £7.688 Employers, 21. Coffee and Spice Grinding. 14 to 16.. 4 10/to 17/6 2 7/6 & 10/ I ! 17 to 20 .. 4 20/ to 27/6 1 11/ 21 and over 11 25/to 60/ 2 14/ & 15/ 26 .. 4 | 1 .. 5 £2,064 Employers, 2.

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75

Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-room3 employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages, employed. ApprenFemales. TJp to „ ta , n More 8 °!??° than 30 Total Persons. Fersons - persons. Total Wages paid during the Year 1 us ibr r Weekly Ware? DUNEDIN (CITY)— con tinned. Coopering. 21 and over! 18 | 45/ to 48/ | .■. | .. | 20 | .. | 5 | .. | Employers, 2. Cycle and Motor Engineering. .. I 5 I £2,487 14 to 16 .. 13 7/6 to 15/ 17 to 20.. 16 8/to 32/6 21 and over 33 30/to 65/ .. .. 89 .. 19 3 Employers, 27. Dentistry (Mechanical). I!) 22 £3,193 22 14 to 16 .. 1 5/ 1 6/ 17 to 20.. 11 5/to 40/ 5 10/to 12/6 handover {** $£ } 8 10/to 30/ 70 6 24 .. Employers—Males 25, female 1. Dressmaking and Millinery (Dressmakers). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 105 5/ to 13/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 239 5/ to 20/ ,, , f 203 5/ to 30/ 21 and over .. .. j 36 32/ , 6 to 180/ 682 8 80 14 Employers—Females 99. Dressmaking and Millinery (Mantle-makers). 14 to 16 .. .. .. I 10 5/ to 10/ I 17 to 20 .. .. .. 25 8/ to 20/ 21 and over 5 25/to 65/ 41 15/to 32/6 I 83 .. 1 2 j Employers—Male 1, female 1. Dressmaking and Millinery (Milliners). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 31 5/ to 12/6 17 to 20 .. .. .. 66 5/ to 20/ O1 . (32 8/to 30/ 21 and over .. .. | M 35/ to 70/ 166 3 26 7 24 ikers). 14 24 £3,153 4 98 £21,004 1 4 £2,998 33 £4,878 4 24 98 Employers—Females 23. Electrio Power and Light Generation. 21 and over I 17 | 42/to 120/ | .. | .. | 17 | .. | 3 | .. | .. I 3 I £2,394 Dyeing and Cleaning. 17 to 20 .. 2 I 20/ & 30/ 1 7/6 21 and over 3 55/ to 60/ 2 20/ & 27/6 14 .. 5 Employers, 6. Engineering and Ironfounding (Pattern-makers). 14 to 16 .. 7 8/to 10/ 17 to 20.. 8 11/to 27/6 21 and over 20 60/ to 90/ 6 I £586 Engineering and Ironfounding (Moulders). 14 to 16 .. 7 See 17 to 20 .. 9 Table 21 and over 81 5 Engineering and Ironfounding (Fitters and Turners). 14 to Iβ .. 28 See 17 to 20 .. 73 Table 21 and over 85 5 Engineering and Ironfounding (Blacksmiths). 14 to 16.. 7 See 17 to 20.. 11 Table 21 and over 33 5 Engineering and Ironfounding (Boilermakers). 14 to 16.. 9 See 17 to 20 .. 21 Table 21 and over 90 5 Engineering and Ironfounding (Labourers and Yardmen). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 56 5 Engineering and Ironfounding (Engine-drivers and Stokers). 21 and over I 9 | See Table 5 | .. | ,, I •• I •• I •• I •• I •• I •• I ~

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76

Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Total Wages Ages. Males. Females. Number of J paid during Total whom are Up to More the Year 1 i Number Indentured 8 p.™™ than 30 Tot *' i Wiimh»J w»tk w»™= v,, m w w.^ o employed. Appren- Persons. s - Persons. Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are —■ Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. em ApprenFemales. Up to r, to on More 8 n,™;, than 30 Total. Persons. rersons - Persons. Number Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. ™'t»"i™- "g££" *«.«»■-. imw Number Weekly Wages. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Engineering and Ironfounding (General Hands in Smaller Factories). 14 to 10.. 17 : See 17 to 20.. 17 Table 21 and over 41 5 .. .. .. .. .. . • I .. Engineering and Ironfounding (Summary of above Branches). 14 to 16.. 70 17 to 20.. 144 21 and over 415 .. .. .. • 662 39 6 U 8 25 £62,l. r )l Employers, 27. Engineering Allied Trades (Electrical Engineering). 14 to 16.. 8 See 17 to 20 .. 9 Table 21 and over 28 5 .. .. 48 1 2 3 .. 5 £3.547 Employers, 3. Engineering Allied Trades (Ironmilling). 14 to 16.. 4 See .. 17 to 20.. 6 Table 21 and over i 44 5 .. .. S4 .. .. .. 1 1 £7.900 Engineering Allied Trades (Brassfounding and Finishing). 14 to 16 .. 17 See 7 10/to 11/ | I I 17 to 20 .. 17 Table 9 10/ to 16/ 21 and over I 50 5 7 10/ to 25/ 112 .. 4 .. 1 5 £7,194 Employers, 5. Engineering Allied Trades (Coppersmithing). 14 to 16.. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over 11 5 .. .. 19 .. 1 1 .. 2 £1.808 Engineering Allied Trades (Spouting and Ridging Manufacturing). 17 to 20 .. 1 15/ I .. I 21 and over 3 | 30/ to 48/ | .. .. 4 .. 1 .. .. 1 £3(i0 Engineering Allied Trades (Lead-pipe Making). 21 and over j 2 | 48/ & 60/ | .. .. | 2 | .. ■ • | 1 | .. | .. | 1 j £342 Engineering Allied Trades (Sheet-metal Working). 14 to 16 .. 1 See .. | .. | 17 to 20 .. 7 Table 21 and over 4 I 5 .. .. 12 .. .. 1 ! .. 1 £845 Engineering Allied Trades (Saw and Tool Making). 21 and overj 1 50/ | .. ] .. | 3 | .. | 1 | .. | .. | 1 | £130 Employers, 2. Engineering Allied Trades (Electroplating). 21 and over 1 | 66/ j .. | .. 1 | 1 | .. | .. : 1 £164 Engineering Allied Trades (Tram-ear Building and Repairing). 17 to 20 .. [ 2 42/ 21 and over] 23 45/to 48/ .. .. 25 .. 3 1 ... 4 £3,247 Engineering Allied Trades (Range and Stove Making). 14 to 16.. 16 I See .... 17 to 20.. 17 ! Table 21 and over 137 | 6 .. .. 175 5 1 1 2 4 £17,649 Employers, 5. .. Engineering (Summary of all Engineering). 14 to 16 .. 126 I .. 7 1 7 to 20 .. 207 .. 9 21 and over 719 | .. 7 .. 1,117 45 21 18 12 51 ] £105,337 Employers, 42. Engraving and Die-sinking. 14 to 16 .. 2 8/ j .. .. I I 17 to 20.. 5 14/ to 25/ I 1 10/ 21 and over 6 35/to 90/ | .. 18 4 3 .. .. 3 £1,227 Employers, 4. Fellmongering. 17 to 20.. 1 ! 36/ I .. 21 and over 17 | 42/ to 54/ I .. .. 20 .. 2 1 .. 3 £1,915 Employers, 2.

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77

Number of I'ersous employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Total Number Number Weekly Wages. 0IU P lo y eii - Females. Number of whom are Indentured Apprentices. Up to n •„ in More 8 ,?'°3° than 30 Total Persons. lerson s- Persona. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Fibrous-plaster Working. 17 to 20 .. 4 I 12/to 27/6 i .. 21 and over 9 36/to 80/ .. .. 17 4 3 1 Employers, 4. Firewood-cutting, &o. 4 ; £1,3*17 17 to 20 .. 2 1 20/ & 42/ 21 and over 9 i 42/ to 50/ .. .. 25 .. 15 Employers, 14. I 15 £1,300 Fish Curing and Canning. 21 and over I 21 [ 30/to 55/ 3 30/ 44 | | 14 | .. Employers, 20. ■ ■■ ■ -» -■ -—- _ raiii 14 j £1,748 Flock and Kapoc Milling. 17 to 20.. 1 25/ .. I 21 and over 12 30/ to 60/ .. 18 . „ I 2 1 Employers, 5. 3 ! £980 Flour and Oatmeal Milling. 14 to 16 .. 2 i See 17 to 20.. 7 Table 21 and over 29 5 .. .. 42 .. 4 2 Employers, 4. Gas, Coke, and Coal-tar Manufacturing. (i £3,885 17 to 20 .. 2 I See .. .. I 21 and over 60 l Table 5 .. .. I 62 .. 1 1 1 3 £10,874 Gun and Lock Smithing and Sporting-goods Manufacturing. 14 to 16.. .. .. 1 1 I 7/6 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ 4 10/ to 20/ 21 and over! 5 40/to 70/ ! 2 20/ & 40/ 17 .. 2 1 Employers, 4. Hair-working. 3 £'J36 14 to 16 .. .. .. 5 6/ to 10/ I [ 17 to 20 .. 1 10/ 21 and over 2 46/ 7 10/to 25/ j 20 i .. 5 Employers—Males 4, female 1. Hat and Cap Making. 5 £631 14 to 16..; 3 I 7/6 to 17/6 19 6/6 to 12/ 17 to 20.. ! 8 15/to 30/ 36 8/to 22/6 21 and over 27 30/ to 70/ 33 15/ to 42/ 129 .. 4 5 Employers, 3. Hosiery-knitting. (See also Woollen-milling.) 14 to 16 .. .. I .. 8 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 10 Table 21 and over 2 See Table 5 22 5 47 ... 2 2 Employers—Males 2, females 3. Ink-manuf act u ri ng. .. I I 9 £7,755 4 £1,682 21 and over | 3 | 40/ | .. | .. | 4 | .. | 1 | .. | Employer, 1. Lapidary-work. •• 'I 1 I £312 14 to 10.. 2 5/&15/ 17 to 20 .. 2 25/ & 30/ 21 and over 3 45/to 50/ .... 14 .. 5 ..I Employers, 7. Laundry-work (European). 14 to 16 .. .. .. I 3 , 7/6 to 16/ | 17 to 20.. 1 30/ 19 10/to 20/ 21 and over 8 27/6 to 50/ \ 55 12/to 24/ 100 .. ! 10 2 Employers—Males 6, females 17. Laundry-work (Chinese). 21 and over I 5 | 10/ to 20/ | .. . | .. | 50 | .. | 33 | .. | Employers, 45. Leadlight and Glazing Work. •• I 5 £618 21 £4,127 33 I £172 14 to 16 .. 1 6/6 17 to 20 .. 7 7/6 to 30/ 21 ami over 4 | 30/to 60/ .. .. 23 .. 9 .. Employers, 11. Lime and Cement Manufacturing. 21 and over | 88 | 35/ to 80/ | .. | .. | 34 | .. | 1 | I | Employer, 1. Manure-mixing. •• I 9 £939 2 I £4,587 21 and over | 44 | 40/ to 60/ | .. | .. | 44 | .. | 4 | . . | 1 I 5 ; £5,018

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78

Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are • Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages, employed. ApprenFemales. TJp to o tn on More 8 p™ o ™ than 30 Total Persona. ersons - persons. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Marine-stores Preparing. 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ .. . i 17 to 20 .. i 32/6 21 and over 3 27/6 to 40/ .. 8 .. 3 Employers, 3. Mat and Rug Making. 3 £396 14 to 16.. .. .. 1 10/ ' I 17 to 20 .. 1 30/ 2 10/& 17/ 21 and over 2 40/ 2 20/ 12 .. 3 Employers, 4. Meat Freezing and Preserving. 3 £426 14 to 16.. 2 7/6 & 15/ 3 11/to 12/ 17 to 20 .. 10 i 20/ to 40/ 2 9/ & 19/ 21 and over 76 I 40/ to 80/ 1 20/ 95 3 Employer, 1. 1 1 5 £6,951 Monumental Masonry. 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ 17 to 20 .. 2 25/ & 30/ 1 10/ 21 and over i 9 30/ to 60/ 21 1 4 Employers, 8. 4 £1,893 Musical-instrument Making and Repairing. 14 to 16 .. I 1 12/6 .... [ I 17 to 20 .. 4 15/ to 20/ 21 and over 14 30/to 70/ .. .. 23 3 6 Employers, 4. (i £2,104 Packing-case and Box Making. 14 to 16 .. 1 11/ 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ & 35/ .. .. 9 .. 5 Employers, 6. 5 £110 Paint and Varnish Making. 14 to Iβ ... 3 8/ to 13/ 17 to 20.. 1 20/ 21 and over i 3 42/to 60/ .. .. 10 4 ! 4 Employers, 3. 4 i £499 Paper.milling. 14 to 16 .. 1 18/ 4 10/ to 12/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 2 15/ 21 and over 23 36/to 80/ .. .. 30 1 I ! £3,000 Paper-bag Making. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 3 i 8/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 5 10/ to 14/ 21 and over I .. .. 2 16/& 20/ U Employer, 1. I 1 > 1 £273 Perambulator and Go-cart Making. 14 to 16 .. 1 12/6 17 to 20 .. .. .. 4 10/ to 17/6 21 and over 11 35/to 60/ .. .. 17 .. 1 Employer, 1. 1 2 £1,445 Photography. 14 to 16 .. ! 3 5/ to 15/ 4 5/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 2 15/ & 25/ 8 5/ to 12/6 21 and over 8 25/to 65/ 17 15/to 25/ '64 .. 20 Employers, 22. 20 £1,956 Picture-framing. 14 to 16 .. 3 5/ to 10/ I .. .. I 17 to 20 .. 4 15/ to 30/ ! .. 21 and over 1 40/ 2 j 15/&20/ 21 .. 9 Employers, 11. 9 £294 Plumbing and Gasfitting. 14 to 16 .. 42 See 17 to 20 .. 50 Table 21 and over 93 5 .. .. 243 .. 31 Employers, 68. 10 41 I £14,768 Portmanteau and Leather-goods Making. 14 to 16 .. 1 See I 4 I See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 3 i Table 21 and over 5 5 I 3 | 5 22 ... 3 Employers—Males 2, females 2. • 1 4 £940

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79

Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females Number of Total whom are — Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. em P Io y ed - ApprenFemales. Up to „ t , ft More 8 $ t0 3 ° than 30 Total. Persons. reraOns - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. • Printing and Bookbinding, &o. (Typesetting-machine Operators). H to 16 .. 1 See .. .. I 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 21 and over 34 5 Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Compositors). 14 to 16 .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 15 Table 21 and over 69 5 Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. 9 See 17 to 20 .. 16 Table 2 See Table 5 21 and over 36 5 Printing and Bookbinding, &«. (Stereotypers). 17 to 20 .. 1 See 21 and over 6 Table 5 Printing and Bookbinding, &o. (Lithographers). 14 to 16 .. 16 See 17 to 20.. 5 Table 21 and over 24 5 Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Proof-readers). 14 to 16 .. 4 7/6 to 11/ 17 to 20 .. 3 17/6 to 22/6 3 15/ to 20/ 21 and over 9 30/ to 80/ Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Publishing and Clerical Hands). 14 to 16 .. 13 ' 8/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 5 15/ to 40/ 1 22/6 21 and over 14 40/ to 120/ Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Bookbinders). 14 to 16 .. 6 7/6 to 18/ 23 7/ to 14/ 17 to 20 .. 7 12/6 to 24/ 35 8/ to 20/ 21 and over 36 30/ to 85/ 30 13/to 27/6 .. .. .... Printing and Bookbinding, &o. (Paper-rufere). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 5 8/ to 11/ 17 to 20 .. 1 35/ 21 and over 4 50/ to 70/ Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Artists, Engravers, and Process Hands). 14 to 16 .. 2 10/ & 13/6 21 and over 10 40/ to 100/ Printing and Bookbinding, &o. (Engineers). 21 and over I 6 | 25/to 77/6 | ... | .. | ■■ I ■■ I .. | .. | .. I •• I ■• Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (General Hands and Jobbers). 14 to 16 .. 11 See 1 See 17 to 20 .. 10 Table 3 Table 21 and over 36 5 2 5 Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Summary of all Branohes). 14 to 16 .. 66 .. 29 17 to 20 .. 64 .. 44 21 and over 284 .. 32 .. 539 3 14 8 5 Employers—Males 19, female 1. Rabbit-packing. 14to 16 ..1 15/ 17 to 20 .. 1 15/ 21 and over 27 36/to 80/ ... .. 32 .. 7 Employers, 3. Rope and Twine Making. 27 £56,334 7 £1,306 14 to 16 .. 6 10/ to 20/ 17 to 20 .. 19 17/6 to 30/ 21 and over 30 35/ to 60/ •. 55 .. .. .. 1 1 £5,416

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80

Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Up to o tn „„ More Number Indentured 8 p J? d0 than 30 •Number Weekly Wages. <™ployed. Appren- Persons. era0DS - Persons. Females. Total. Total Wages paid during the Year I Numberl Weekly Wages. [DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Saddlery ami Harness Making. 14 to 10 .. 5 See .. .. I 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 44 i 5 .. .. 68 9 | 15 1 Employers, 14. 16 £4,334 Sail, Tent, irad Cover Making. (Seo also Shipwrighting.) 14 to Iβ .. 3 12/ to 15/ 2 7/6 & 8/ I 17 U> 20.. 4 15/to 25/ 2 11/&17/ 21 and over 11 30/to 65/ 9 14/ to 28/ 37 .. 3 1 Employers, 6. I 4 j £2,150 Sauce, Jam, and Condiment Making. 14 to 16.. 5 10/to 14/ 14 6/to 12/ 17 to 20 .. 5 10/ to 20/ 14 8/ to 16/ 21 and over 28 25/to 80/ 12 12/ to 17/6 80 „ 'J 3 Employers, 8. 12 £3,532 Sausage-casing Preparing. 17 to 20.. 1 I 27/6 I .. i 21 and over 6 I 37/6 to 50/ .. .. 12 ..2 Employers, 5. 2 £534 Sawmilling (Machinist* and Sawyers). 14 to 16 .. j 2 Soe .. I 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 30 5 .. .. .. .. .. .. Sawmilling (Sash and Door Makers). 14 to 16.. 11 Seo I .. I 17 to 20.. 23 Table 21 and over i 71 i> .. .. .. .. .. .. .. •-• • • Sawmilling (Yardmen and Labourers). 21andover| 27 | Soe Table 5 | .,. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. I ., Sawmilling (Engineers). 21 and over I 4 | See Table 5 | ... | .. | .. ' | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. I „ Sawmilling (General Hands, Unspecified). 14 to 16 .. 5 See 17 to 20.. 16 ' Table 21 and over 35 i 5 .. • Sawmilling (Summary). 14 to Iβ.. I 18 I .. .. .. I 17 to 20.. : 44 21andovcrj 176 !.. .. .. 244 19 3 | 4 3 Employers, 6. 10 £21,706 Seed Cleaning and Packing. 17 to 20.. 2 25/4 35/ 1 15/ 21 and over 14 30/ to 60/ .. 20 .. 8 .. ... ! Employers, 3. 8 I £1,150 Sowing-machine and Typewriter Repairing. 14 to 16 .. 3 10/ to 12/6 I .. I .. I 21andover 6 45/to 65/ | .. .. 13 .. 4 | Employers, 4. 4 £820 Shipwrighting (Shipwrights and Joiners). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20.. 14 Table .. 21 and over I 99 5 .. | Shipwrighting (Painters). 14 to 16.. 1 See 21 and over 78 Table 5 .. .. .. .. .... Shipwrighting (Tinsmiths and Plumbers). 17 to 20 .. 4 See ..I 21 and over 9 Table 5 | .. Shipwrighting (Electricians). 17 to20.. 3 10/to 14/ 21andover 10 25/ to 08/ .. .. .. ..

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81

Number of Persons employed, and Wβ skly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are ■ Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ea - A $>£ n- ' ' Males. Females. Op to fl t,, o 0 More Persons. ersons - Persons. Total Wagea paid during the Year DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Shipwrighting (Engineers and Assistants). 14 to 10 .. i 1 See 17 to20.. 7 Table 21 and over 139 5 .. .. .. .. .. .. | Shipwrighting (Sailmakers). 17 to 20.. 1 12/ .. .. I 21 and over 10 49/6 .. .. .. .. ., ..I I i ShipwTighting (Upholsterers). 17 to 20 .. I .. I .. Ill See I 21 and over! 7 See Table f> ■ 5 Table 5 Shipwrighting (Dock Labourers and General Hands). 55 44/ i .... I 21 and over 110 55/ 1 00/ Shipwrighting (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 10 .. 4 1 17 to 20.. 29 i .. 1 21 and over 568 ) 5 .. 607 .. 2 1 1 4 £43,083 Shirt and Underclothing Making and Plain Sewing. 14 to 16.. 1 13/6 53 5/to 14/ 17 to 20 .. 1 35/ 71 8/ to 20/ 21 and over 3 45/to 60/ 85 12/to 35/ 251 .. 24 5 Employers—Females 37. Soap, Starch, and Candle Making. 14 to 16 .. 3 10/ to 25/ 1 8/ 17 to 20.. 4 20/to 27/6 3 15/to 25/ 21 and over 85 25/to 130/ 8 14/to 20/ 106 .. 5 1 Employors, 2. 2 31 £7,441 1 7 £8,923 Stone Quarrying and Crushing. 17 to 20 .. 1 35/ I .. 21 and over 75 48/to 70/ | .. .. 82 .. 3 5 Employers, 6. Tailoring (Cutters and Foremen). 8 £8.504 21 and over I 7 | 65/to 120/ | .. | .. ! .. | .. ! .. | .. | .. I .. I Tailoring (Coat Hands). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 7 See 17 to 20 .. 11 Table 7 Table 21 and over 40 5 28 5 Tailoring (Trousers and Vest Hands). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 6 See 17 to 20.. 3 Table 15 Table 21 and over 8 5 51 5 Tailoring (Machinists). 17 to 20 .. ! .. I .. 2 See 21 and over J .. f .. 17 Table 5 Tailoring (General Hands in Smaller Factories). 14 to 16.. 5 See 8 See 17 to 20 .. 7 Table 23 Table 21 and over 54 5 95 5 Tailoring (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 8 .. 21 17 to 20 .. 31 .. 47 .. I 21 and over 10 > .. 191 .. 477 14 42 22 Employers, 7". 1 65 £27,509 Tanning and Carrying. (See also Follmongering.) 14 to 16 .. 3 15/ to 20/ 17 to 20.. 3 16/to 40/ 21 and over 83 40/to 90/ .. .. 92 .. ] Employers, 3. 2 3 £7,630

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82

Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. em P Io y e <i- ApprenFemales. Up to „ t „„ More 8 Persons than 30 TotaL Persons. rersons - persons. Total "Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Tea Blending and Packing. 14 to Iβ.. 24 7/to 15/ 2 8/& 10/ 17 to 20 .. 7 15/ to 25/ 1 8/ 21 and over 8 30/to 60/ .. .. 52 .. 11 1 Employers, 10. 12 £2,178 Tinsmithing. 14 to 16 .. 10 See 17 to 20 .. 15 Table 21 and over 35 5 .. .. 65 5 6 2 Employers, 5. 8 £5,005 Umbrella-making. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 1 8/ 21 and over 2 40/ & 50/ 2 15/ & 18/ 8 .. 3 Employers, 3. Watch and Jewellery Manufacturing. 3 £214 14 to 16 .. 29 5/ to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 25 8/ to 35/ 21 and over 40 20/to 75/ 1 20/ 135 10 37 Employers, 40. Waterproof-clothing Manufacturing. 37 £6,535 17 to 20 .. .. .. 2 See 21 and over 2 See Table 5 6 Table 5 11 .. 2 Employer, 1. 2 £690 Wax-vesta Making. 14 to 16 .. 4 9/ to 18/ 20 8/ to 27/ 17 to 20 .. 1 30/ 28 11/ to 32/ 21 and over 4 25/to 60/ 20 10/to 40/ 77 1 1 £3,827 Wire-working and Mattress-making. 14 to 16.. 3 7/6 to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 3 10/ to 17/6 21 and over 9 32/6 to 60/ .. .. 20 .. 4 Employers, 5. Wool-dumping and Hide and Skin Sorting. 4 £1,244 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ 17 to 20.. 2 17/& 30/ 21 and over 36 45/ to 70/ .. 42 .. 10 Employers, 3. Woollen-milling (Wool Classers, Scourers, and Dryers). 17 to 20 .. 4 15/ to 30/ .. I 21 and over 26 40/ to 70/ .. .. .. .. .. | .. 10 £2,692 Woollen-milling (Dyeing Department). 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ 17 to 20 .. 1 25/ 21 and over 9 42/ to 90/ \ Woollen-milling (Designing and Pattern-making). 21 and over I 4 | 60/to 90/ | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | •• I .. I .. Woollen-milling (Milling Department). 17 to 20 .. 1 30/ 21 and over 12 42/ to 54/ Woollen-milling (Tuning Department). 21 and over | 10 | 45/ to 63/ | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | •• I .. I .. Woollen-milling (Carders). 14 to 16 .. 2 16/ 17 to 20 .. 4 15/ to 20/ 21 and over 29 25/ to 90/ Woollen-milling (Spinners). 14 to 16.. 8 10/to 18/ 35 10/to 14/ 17 to 20.. 11 18/to 35/ 30 .10/to 22/ 21 and over 29 i 28/ to 75/ 18 18/ to 27/6 Woollen-milling (Burling, Darning, and Picking). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 10 7/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 14 15/ to 25/ 21 and over .. .. 23 15/ to 35/ * ' *~t

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83

Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Females. Number of Total whom are i Up to Number Indentured 8 Number Weekly Wages. «mpl°ye«l. Appren- j Persons. Females. 0 to 10 More Pereom nimS0 Total Total Wage* paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Woollen-milling (Finishing, Folding, and Yarn-bundling). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 0 I 11/ to 14/ j 17 to 20 .. 1 25/ 4 ' 20/ to 28/ 21 and over 14 42/ to 60/ 7 I 21/ to 39/ .. .. I Woollen-milling (Warping). 14 to 16 .. .. .. (i 7/ to 24/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 7 15/ to 25/ 21 and over 9 22/to 80/ 7 I 16/ to 26/ | Woollen-milling (Weaving). 17 to 20 .. .. .. 15 16/to 26/ 21 and over .. .. 85 15/ to 40/ | Woollen-milling (Hosiery). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 29 I See I 17 to 20 .. .. Table 81 Table 21 and over 24 5 176 5 „ I Woollen-milling (Office-staff, Watchmen, &e.). 21 and over | 7 | 40/ to 100/ I .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. I Woollen-milling (Engineers and Mechanics). 21 and over i 34 ! 36/ to 80/ | .. | .. | .. .. I Woollen-milling (Summary of all llianches). 14 to 16 .. I 12 .. S9 17 to 20.. 22 .. 161 21 and over 207 .. 310 .. 797 3 2 2 £58,057

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84

ote. —The Factories Act, section 32 (a), provides for a minimum wage of 5s. per week, with an annual increase of 3s. up to 20s. per week, to be paid to every person working in any capacity in a factory. Number of Persons employed. o be Number of Workrooms employing Total Wages paid = during °S o g S c g Total. Trade. 2 S "2 ■ 23 S^ SCO boo bo c3 o> bDO bDO bn Cβ © Males. Females. S3 O be i NORTHE IN INDUSTRIE L DISTRICT. (Excluding 1 Luckland City, s] iown separately.) •• i 1 Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing Bacon-curing Blacksmithing and coachbuilding Boatbuilding and shipwrighting Bootmaking and repairing Bread and small-goods manufacturing Brewing and malting Brick, tile, and pottery making Butchers' small-goods manufacturing Butter and cheese manufacturing and cream separating Cabinetmaking and upholstering Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door making .. Chaff cutting, and grain and seed cleaning. . Chemicals and drug manufacturing Clothing-manufacturing Concrete-block manufacturing Coopering Cycle and motor engineering Dentistry (mechanical) Dress and millinery making Dyeing and cleaning and feather-dressing Engineering Fellmongering, wool-scouring, and tanning Firewood-cutting Fish canning and preserving Flax-millina; and ropemaking 6 66 .. J 5 5 20 1 3 5 19 22 1 1 5 3 21 2 5 .. I 5 15 52 1 12 123 I 234 8 j 21 5 27 42 147 1 21 7 ! 75 10 I 39 25 ! 228 24 i 60 39 135 5 8 1 3 1 3 1 2 2 12 5 7 1 2 1 1 32 132 58 1 5 6 J 39 82 ! 303 . 1 .. .. i 2 1 2 1 2 74 14 423 34 39 211 25 84 52 258 105 196 14 5 38 1 3 19 27 247 185 58 50 392 25 202 11 37 139 3 11 52 16 42 52 1 4 2 1 1 13 13 112 4 12 10 14 71 22 4 189 34 133 3 5 46 151 34 39 2 3 1 1 1 14 15 104 11 1 6 12 38 2 5 1 1 4 2 3 4 J 1 1 24 194 10 34 133 4 9 46 153 37 44 3 3 2 1 1 14 15 109 12 3 6 12 57 £ 6,059 1.282 31,054 3,282 3,014 19,152 2,714 5,293 3,431 25.983 7,813 17,094 1.451 104 1,990 107 336 905 1,240 7.030 420 24,043 5,534 334 2.486 21.670 10 13 11 "l 1 4 62 99 2 7 83 5 5 1 2 J ■ ■ I .. ! 2 19

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Flour-milling Gas-manufacturing Hair-working Honey-packing Jam-making and fruit-preserving Kauri-gum sorting and packing Laundry-work (European) Laundry- work (Chinese) Lime and cement manufacturing Manure-manufacturing Meat slaughtering and freezing Monumental masonry Paint and varnish manufacturing Photography Picture-framing Plumbing and tinsmithing Printing and publisliing Pumice-insulating manufacturing Saddle and harness manufacturing Sail and tent manufacturing Sausage-casing preparing Sawmilling Sign and ticket writing .. Soap, oil, starch, and soda-crystals manufacturing .. Stone-crushing Tailoring Umbrella-making Watch and jewellery making and repairing Wine-making Wool and hemp dumping 2 1 1 8 1 1 31 34 8 •■ •• 1 2 2 4 < 1 1 35 20 1 24 1 .. .. .. 24 .. 3 4 2 66 54 232 2 1 89 119 12 13 62 : .. 2 2 15 1,086 2 ! .. 46 2 18 111 35 6 "l 15 ■■ 3 .. 1 "2 1 50 1 4 1 36 1 1 26 62 66 57 244 2. 3 8 4 155 222 13 97 15 2 70 18 321 14 15 1 6 3 2 3 12 33 14 3 7 7 " ' 4 7 6 43 20 67 1 78 1 3 1 96 11 1 1 4 2 1 3 14 30 6 4 5 1 3 6 4 31 28 2 2 "'3 1 6 6 1 1 2 1 6 2 1 3 14 32 6 3 6 7 1 3 6 4 37 34 70 3 1 92 2 6 3 91 11 1 5 30 4,625 3,186 2,606 10 7,355 5,468 28.302 180 180 258 81 11,860 22,028 1,434 7,732 497 1,267 128.417 17 4,986 1,516 20,078 19 is i2 23 70 3 2 45 90 47 2 5 2 90 11 1 5 1 38 'l .. 10 5 2 1 1 6 13 60 96 1 1 1 2 4 1,066 24 1,568 .. • • •■ i ! i 347 646 3,626 130 219 288 5,256 1,293 1,264 114 11 1,387 448,592 TA RANAK I INDUSTRIAL DISTI ,ICT. Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing Bacon-curing Blacksmithing and coachbuilding Bootmaking and repairing Bread and small-goods manufacturing Brewing and malting 13 7 4 18 18 50 113 5 26 1 18 59 2 8 4 1 22 18 176 40 85 10 ' 9 79 24 48 2 9 1 68 15 52 3 1 1 9 I 2 69 16 52 3 I £ 2,147 1,571 16,645 3,967 7.743 1.170 1

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Number of Persons employed. Number of Workrooms employing Total Wages paid during the Year. Males. Females. c' II Trade. © ©fit. as ■—' a> '- - - tec aoo acs » su c boo So <s © -I ll ! s! |a! i Total - TARAN. KI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT:ontinved. Brick and tile making Butchers' small -goods manufacturing Butter and cheese making and cream separating Butter-box making Cabinetmaking and upholstering Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door making .. Coopering Cycle-engineering Dentistry (mechanical) Dress and millinery making Dyeing and cleaning Electric lighting and power generating Engineering (general) Fellmongering, tanning, and boiling-down.. Firewood-cutting Flax-milling Flour-milling Gas-manufacturing Hair-working Laundry- work (European) Laundry-work (Chinese).. Manure-manufacturing Meat freezing and preserving Monumental masonry Paint and varnish mixing Photography Picture-framing Plumbing and tinsmithing .. I 3 18 l .. 3 j 4 42 1 12 325 1 37 4 14 40 9 18 63 . ■ "I & • - 7 5 11 2 7.. 24 "l 2 '. 40 I 1 38 21 49 340 38 58 90 23 11 i 102 7 30 7 19 21 16 32 1 6 10 11 3 2 "2 8 10 2 3 £ 7 33 133 18 16 17 39 1 6 2 8 11 4 1 1 2 7 10 2 1 2 1 3 2 14 3 3 1 7 33 136 18 19 17 40 1 6 4 9 11 5 1 2 2 7 10 2 5 2 1 3 2 17 1,634 4,448 37,070 2,987 5.139 9.884 96 1,491 1,094 2,788 1 4 14 5 6 20 4 22 .. 14 1 31 2 1 23 .. 12.. 4 2 5 3 "l 18 31 26 14 32 24 3 9 4 2 156 4 2 4 1 71 2 1 1 2,202 3.283 2,702 1,326 1,600 221 3,287 407 285 156 253 16,369 457 149 120 25 6.055 1 13.. 2 8 6 139 2 2.. 11.. 1 i5 *22 ! 34 '.'. 3 1 3

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Printing and bookbinding Saddlery and harness making Sail, tent, and oilskin manufacturing Sawmilnng Seed-cleaning and grain-crushing Shirt and underclothing manufacturing TailoringUmbrella manufacturing and repairing Watch and jewellery making and repairing 15 6 1 4 7 12 10 10 48 29 192 11 47 6 11 3 2 3 40 1 8 38 87 47 7 206 11 154 1 8 15 24 23 2 3 41 1 6 12 26 20 6 3 41 1 6 3 "7 15 26 27 6 3 44 1 6 9,530 3,864 514 18,598 835 8 3 8,954 39 615 2 5 1 110 228 1,433 43 103 95 2,012 503 614 33 181,7: WEI jLINGTi dn in: 1USTRIAL DISTRICT. (Exclu iding W( illingtoi City, shown separately.; 72 4 37 28 12 15 19 11 437 .) 1 1 2 Aerated- water and cordial manufacturing Agricultural-implement manufacturing Bacon-curing Basket and wickerware manufacturing Biscuit and confectionery manufacturing Blacksmithing and coachbuilding .. Boatbuilding and shipwrighting Boot making and repairing Boxmaking (butter and soap) Bread and small-goods manufacturing Brewing, malting, bottling, &c. Brick, tile, and drainpipe making Brush ware-ma nufacturing Butchers' small-goods manufacturing Butter and cheese making and cream separating Cabinetmaking and upholstering Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door making .. Coffee and spice grinding Concrete- block making Coopering and case-making Cycle and motor engineering Dentistry (mechanical) Dress and millinery making Dried and prepared milk manufacturing Dyeing and cleaning Electric power and light generating Embroidery and regalia making 8 2 2 3 5 52 2 9 1 9 5 4 4 5 30 39 21 9 2 5 7 170 7 5 46 11 18 24 60 127 89 3 5 6 166 3 79 118 1 i .. 95 ! .. 314 i .. 212 .. 462 3 .... 13 65 21 2 9 149 263 15 .. .. 1 .. 1 2 1.. 5 5 4 1 3 1 1 4 23 260 1 1 106 48 32 21 59 659 2 117 13 224 98 140 2 123 326 306 628 3 1 17 125 66 672 15 4 2 11 41 4 4 7 9 255 90 156 16 26 2 104 22 65 120 1 1 5 52 45 102 1 3 2 1 36 3 4 6 I 8 227 82 6 I 141 20 j 24 93 165 I 70 j 88 4 1 4 62 40 152 i 2 I 4 I 2 1 1 2 1 17 "2 4 4 4 10 14 17 1 1 1 37 5 5 6 9 244 84 141 24 28 2 93 169 80 104 4 1 5 62 40 172 3 4 2 2 £ 8,362 5.351 491 1,460 2,831 58,925 150 9,230 1,310 22,172 11.955 12,027 205 12,032 37,071 30,380 62,352 205 128 1,645 10.149 4,258 28,147 2,004 54 97 364 "2 2 22 1 2 38 10 3 1 I ..

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Number of Persons employed. it Number of Workrooms Employing Total Wages paid Trade. Males. Females. it §2 «5 o ts I! *= § o § o a I Total. P Pμ =* (Li -t> Ph the Year. WELLINGTON INDUSTRIAL DISTRK 1 — contii ■ued. Engineering (general) Engraving Fellmongering, tanning, and wool-scouring Firewood-cutting and grain-crushinu Fish-curing Flax-milling Flour-milling Fruit and vegetable preserving Gas-manufacturing Gun and lock smithing Hat and cap making Hosiery-knitting Laundry-work (European) Laundry- work (Chinese) Lime-burning Manure-manufacturing Meat freezing and preserving Monumental masonry Paint and varnish mixing Photography Picture-framing Plumbing and tinsmithing Printing, bookbinding, and stationery manufacturing Rope and twine manufacturing . ■-£$ .. Sail, tent, and canvas-goods manufacturing Saddle and harness manufacturingP Sauce, pickles, and condiments making Sausage-casing manufacturing 37 4 1 2 '.'. "3 3 8 2 1 4 39 37 3 4 9 62 247 2 14 127 1 31 .. 1 9 9 672 I .. 1 24 5 34 11 3 101 1 .. 1 1 4 1 1 6 4 10 3 11 24 7 25 536 j 5 7 i .. 5 4 ... 9 1 5 7.. 76 174 63 218 20 5 16 1 2 7 1 19 133 ..4 6 25 18 2 3 14 3 27 2 5 34 346 2 145 33 13 683 25 98 107 10 16 62 14 24 7 588 12 11 28 16 289 384 28 28 164 18 25 36 18 26 18 9 5 3 14 38 3 1 25 15 24 4 9 9 6 1 3 2 28 27 2 2 2 6 11 15 11 78 36 1 4 5 14 5 1 1 4 1 i9 1 1 33 21 24 4 42 1 12 1 3 3 29 I 27 3 2 7 6 11 15 11 83 52 2 5 86 4 2 I £ 32,782 47 13,155 3,530 704 71,299 3,864 3,851 17,628 126 147 735 2,332 482 3,027 797 61,634 970 1,123 2,026 2,149 27,985 40,880 3.072 1,363 14,009 556 2,317 1 1 18 1 4 3 25 1 4 14 21 10 3 2 8 12 15 12 90 30 1 5 89 8 5 16 1 1 2 1 2 4 84 3 6 I

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89

Sawmilling Seed-cleaning Sewing-machine and small-tool repairing Sheep-dip manufacturing Soap and starch manufacturing Stone quarrying and crushing Tailoring Umbrella making and repairing Watch and jewellery making and repairing Waterproof-clothing manufacturing Wine-making Wool and hemp pressing Woollen-milling 9 1 33 j 971 •• •• lj 6 .. 2 2 " 1 6 25 1 5 15 24 263 28 .... 2 1 10 21 36 4 .. 4 3 57 3 18 3 9 ""I 15 I •io ! 33 1 6 24 21 971 6 2 2 25 263 36 4 4 57 18 1 28 2 io3 4 198 2 1,013 7 2 2 35 631 67 6 4 60 38 133 1 3 1 2 139 36 2 5 2 92 3 3 1 3 2 115 34 3 3 15 38 1 20 1 1 131 3 3 1 4 2 135 34: 3 3 16 : 1 102,26! 94: 10; 28 3,761 52,46: 53' 5,191 421 26! 4,90i 3,34' i 2 _ 3 3 3 4 10 1 1 397 \ 970 6,092 270 397 970 6,092 270 491 656 8,876 1,912 1,934 38 2,172 810,51i MARLBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL K :stric Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing Blacksmithing and coachbuilding Boatbuilding and ship-repairing Boot making and repairing Bread and small-goods manufacturing Brewing and malting, &c. Brick and tile making Butchers' small-goods manufacturing Butter and cheese making, and cream-separating Cabinetmaking and upholstering Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door manufacturing Cycle-engineering Dress and millinery making Engineering (general) Fellmongering, tanning, &c. Fencing (iron) manufacturing Firewood-cutting and grain-crushing Fish preserving and canning Flax-milling Flour-milling Gas-manufacturing Laundry-work (Chinese).. Meat freezing and preserving 19 2 10 i 25 .... 2 13.. 1 1 2 ..2661 .. { .. .. 14 .. 7 8 .. 2 1 5 ! .. 3 6 42 ! .. 1 2 5 ! .. 9 1 2 7 .... .. 5 ■ .. 2 3 4 .. 2 10 90 61 .. 3 .. 9 '.'. k\ '.'. 1 9 37 5 4 16 13 14 7 8 8 51 50 10 5 2 3 5 102 6 3 2 ;■ 3 28 24 1 1 3 3 9 9 1 3 3 3 4 3 4 5 4 11 9 3 4 9 j 13 7 ! 6 1 1 2 1 2 1 6 6 3 3 1 2 1 1 3 24 1 3 9 3 3 3 4 4 10 13 6 1 2 2 I 1 i 10 3 1 1 1,189 3,208 300 307 1,349 1,517 1,438 292 921 889 6,226 670 1,597 739 630 50 290 351 6,719 764 438 5,430 27 14 1 4 48 1 i

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90

Number of Persons employed. CD &0 Number of Workrooms employing Total Wages paid during the Year. Trade. Males. Females. 1* SB n boo ado ao « 5 Mo aoo bo ce £ 00 m © oc — fl CO £ t! si t3pj 05 JL, 2 * Jgf Total. MARLBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT— continued. Plumbing and tinsmithing .. .. .. .. 2 7 j 13 Printing and bookbinding .. .. .. .. 5 4 18 .. 1 Saddlery and harness making .. .. .. .. .. .. 6 Sausage-casing manufacturing .. .. .. .. .. 1 j 3 Sawmilling .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 5 106 Tailoring .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 3 7 .. .. 15 Watch and jewellery making and repairing .. .. 2 1 2.. Wool and hemp dumping .. .. .. .. .. 1 8 22 28 6 4 112 26 5 9 5 4 3 17 8 5 5 3 3 1 11 6 3 2 2 5 5 3 1 15 7 3 2 £ 1,732 4,117 490 338 14,687 2,403 519 984 4 1 34 62 461 10 27 32 34 62 461 io ! 27 32 626 141 140 12 153 I 60,58. j NELSON INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing .. .. .. I 2 j 2 14 Bacon-curing .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4 Bark-milling Biscuit and confectionery manufacturing .. .. .. 5 4 25 4 9 16 Blacksmithing and ooachbuilding .. .. .. 13 24 28 Boot making and repairing .. .. .. .. 2 2 6 1 2.. Bread and small-goods manufacturing .. .. .. 6 14 19 .. 1 Brewing, malting, &c. .. .. .. .. .. 4 18 Brick and tile manufacturing .. .. .. .. .. 1 17 Butchers' small-goods manufacturing .. .. .. .. 2 4 Butter and cheese manufacturing .. .. .. 1 2 I 14 Cabinetmaking and upholstering .. .. .. .. 4 11 14 .. 1 Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door manufacturing .. 6 23 78 Cycle-engineering . . . , . . , .. 1 3 5 .. 1 .. elson industria: 2 1 2 14 .. .. 4 5 4 25 13 24 28 2 2 6 6 14 19 4 18 1 17 2 4 1 2 I 14 4 11 14 6 23 78 1 3 5 DIST] 4 1 ICT. 9 2 16 1 18 4 63 65 13 40 22 18 6 17 30 107 10 4 2 3 39 29 9 7 3 4 9 33 6 6 3 1 39 26 5 6 8 10 21 5 1 1 1 6 3 1 1 40 26 6 6 8 10 24 5 1,51< 35< 4,42: 4,02: 2,65' 83J 35! 1,64! 1,90! 10,72! 91( 1 1 3 1

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91

Dentistry (mechanical) Dress and millinery making Dyeing and cleaning Engineering and shipwrighting Fellmongering, tanning, &c. Firewood-cutting and corn-crushh: 5 Fish preserving and canning Flax-milling Flour-milling Fruit-preserving and jam-making Gas-manufacturing Hosiery-manufacturing Laundry-work (European) Laundry-work (Chinese) Lime-burning Manure-manufacturing Monumental masonry Patent-leather manufacturing Photography Picture-framing Plumbing and tinsmithing Printing and bookbinding Saddlery and harness making Sail, tent, and eanvas-goods making Sawmilling Shirt-manufacturing Stone quarrying and crushing Tailoring Umbrella making and repairing Vinegar-manufacturing Watch and jewellery making and repairing Wool, grain, and hop dumping .. 7 1 .... 4 3 11 40 1 8 13 25 9 9 2 1 11 24 7 6 6 28 5 7 .. .. .. 9 .. I 2 "» 2 .... 1 X j 1 3 3 3 9 20 6 6 24 2 7 9 ... .. 1 .. 2 .. 7 15 178 1 2 .. 2 5 I 18 2 13 3 2 3 9 .... 8 1 6 4 13 11 6 7 3 1 25 9 9 2 24 28 9 2 1 1 12 1 1 3 20 24 9 2 178 11 5 1 40 7 2 2 v 4 36 20 1 4 14 1 31 2( h 4 (6 !0 1 4 .4 1 12 94 46 9 9 [ 2 36 7 72 i 9 ! 2 j 5 ! "l I 1 I 7 i 3 32 49 9 3 200 1 2 54 1 3 14 1 12 j 94 i 1 i 46 9 9 [ 2 36 7 72 i 9 ! 2 j 5 ! "l I 1 12 1 I 7 i 3 32 49 9 3 200 ; 1 2 54 ! 1 ! 3! 14 1 5 16 1 7 5 6 2 9 4 3 1 2 5 1 1 2 2 1 2 9 7 7 1 56 4 15 1 1 7 5 16 1 7 5 6 2 9 4 3 1 2 5 1 1 2 2 1 2 9 7 7 1 56 4 15 1 1 7 5 12 1 5 4 6 2 5 4 1 1 3 2 1 1 4 1 2 2 8 8 7 2 44 3 1 11 1 1 7 1 5 12 1 5 4 6 2 5 4 1 1 3 2 1 1 4 1 2 2 8 8 7 2 44 3 1 11 1 1 3 2 1 1 "l 2 3 "2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 15 1 6 4 6 2 7 4 3 1 1 3 2 1 1 4 1 2 2 9 10 7 2 47 j l J 7 1 i 5 15 1 6 4 6 2 7 4 3 1 1 3 2 1 1 4 1 2 2 9 10 7 47 3 1 13 1 1 J 7 1 i 1,343 4,095 15 3,464 1,240 770 234 2.297 677 4,414 1,408 53 156 109 335 65 384 208 2,532 4,842 936 293 14,302 300 3,460 52 259 1,574 156 1,34? 4.09E 3,464 1,24( 77( 23^ 2,29' 67^ 4,41, 1,408 15( 10S 3820* 2,535 4,845 93t 29i 14,305 30< 3,46( 25! 1,57' 151 . j 1 H 1 3 3 6 9 6 1 2 2 7 1 7 15 3 2 18 1 2 5 2 13 2 2 3 3 9 1 7 1 • ■ L80 161 : 657 I '2fi i 88 99 1.111 Ill 355 1 301 i I L QOK 80 161 657 26 88 301 21 325 82,67: ! OU 10 i DO/ ZO 00 ill 300 _! 325 82,67! VVESTLAND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing .. Blacksmithing and coachbuilding Boot making and repairing Bread and small-goods manufacturing ..I 1 8 16 1 9 22 52 ? I 1 5 12 ] 15 41 1 27 83 : 8 68 J3 25 43 12 28 43 1 12 29 9 ! 43 ! £ 2,351 8,29! 626,66-

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Trade. Number of Persons employed. Si US Number of Workrooms Employing 1 1 Total Wages paid Males. Females. «5 ill 3 I "S ! gg pgj tie Year. H| i| o| U| Total. WESTLAND INDUST] IAL DISTRICT— continued. Brewing and malting Brick and tile manufacturing Butchers' small-goods manufacturing Butter and cheese making and cream-separating Cabinetmaking and upholstering Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door making .. Chemicals and drugs manufacturing Coffee and spice grinding Cycle-engineering Dentistry (mechanical) .. ... Dressmaking and millinery .. .. • Dyeing and cleaning Engineering (general) Fellmongering, wool-scouring, tanning, &c. Fish preserving and canning Flax-milling and ropemaking Gas-manufacturing Grain-crushing Laundry-work (European) Laundry- work (Chinese).. Lime-burning Meat-preserving Monumental masonry Photography Plumbing and tinsmithing Printing and bookbinding, &c. Saddle and harness making Sail and tent making .. 1 7 7 1 3 5 5 15 5 8 3 4 1 20 45 2 j 7 1 7 12 ..6 7 1 1 .... 1 25 • 28 7 .... 1 27 .. 4 25 1 1 ." :: :: :: s 16 34 29 26 42 10 13 51 38 2 1 18 79 210 4 21 69 16 1 1 1 5 2 9 33 90 6 2 ; 5 4 7 4 17 9 8 3 26 2 8 1 15 1 2 11 1 2 5 17 6 4 1 8 3 6 8 10 8 1 1 9 3 33 1 2 1 9 1 1 9 1 1 2 5 14 5 4 1 2 3 1 "2 ' 8 2 5 8 5 6 8 13 9 1 1 9 3 35 11 1 4 11 3 1 1 9 1 1 2 5 14 10 4 1 £ 3,495 2,821 755 840 3,646 4,045 39 136 1,599 110 2,565 145 4 6 3.. 2 60 15 1 1 22.649 514 414 4.458 2,286 40 1 52 50 10 124 377 2,373 8,441 593 152 1 4 2 2 1 2 4 14 35 12 18 12 4 1 ' ..

93

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Sawmilling Soap and soda making Stone quarrying and crushing Tailoring Watch and jewellery making and repairing 5 35 5 22 ..2 2 104 j 224 5 5 2 35 22 2 518 3 1 21 6 30 47 33 558 3 1 158 10 88 1 1 28 6 57 1 1 16 6 22 *8 79 1 1 24 6 71,616 218 7,859 1.008 104 224 1,086 63 103 90 1,670 375 327 54 382 161,222 11 1 CANTERBURY INI (Excluding Christchurei lUSTRIi! AL DK 'RICT.; irately.) Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing Agricultural-implement manufacturing Bacon-curing Bag-making (frozen-meat) jgj Basket and wickerware manufacturing Blacksmithing and coachbuilding Boot making and repairing Bread and small-goods manufacturing Brewing and malting Brick, tile, and pottery manufacturing Butchers' small-goods manufacturing Butter and cheese making and cream-separating Cabinetmaking and upholstering Carpentering, joinerv, and sash and door making .. Coopering Cycle and motor engineering Dentistry (mechanical) Dressmaking and millinery Engineering (general) Fellmongering, wool-scouring, tanning, &c. Firewood-cutting Fish curing and preserving Flax-milling and ropemaking Flour and oatmeal milling Gas-manufacturing Hosiery-manufacturing Laundry-work (European) Laundry-work (Chinese) Lime-burning Meat-freezing (general) . Monumental masonry 1 4 2 1 1 22 I 74 9 6 7 32 1 I 2 8 11 2 12 ..2 6 8 18 19 62 is 17 ..3 2 " "4 is 11 18 '.'. "2 i 24 1 12 2 :: :: 2: i 11 19 3 i City, sh 20 9 liown se 25 12 1 i 4 ! 6 321 63 132 17 ! 108 57 85 I 54 i 231 I a 65 j 27 i 312 ! 74 186 1 1 I 104 82 24 4 16 2 6 510 j 6 ' 14 2 1 1 175 32 79 13 43 15 97 24 12 73 15 15 1 7 10 2 7 3 2 16 4 2 1 2 167 33 76 10 39 57 J 13 73 30 62 12 I 13 1 ! 1 12 7 2 5 4 1 3 2 ! 3 1 1 3 1 1 5 io 3 5 1 4 1 16 4 2 1 2 170 34 76 4 13 39 58 14 78 30 14 73 15 19 1 1 8 16 7 2 6 4 1 6 2 1.940 1,414 5 225 40 90 14 89 43 74 28 150 2 33 11 ■52 157 1 1 78 ■ 69 22 1 "l 1 2 46 2 3 1 1 1 4 2 2 140 305 27,086 4,833 12,911 1,889 8,430 5,279 8,314 4,433 21,580 260 5.322 1,844 12.542 6,539 10,806 104 181 10,574 10,342 3,526 69 580 102 607 J39.865 438 2 132 7 134 1 1 1 7 1 4 1 1 I 6 480 3 3 3

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Trade. Males. Number of Persons employed. Females. a> §o Number of Workrooms g o" t£ employing H| ll li I H |t!iL h| ;| is? 5§£ To paid during 2 g the Year. leg Total. j3 o> CD 1 O r3 CD O^ boo i »o oo« « ■ aoo aoo aotsg Paint and varnish mixing Perambulator-making Photography Picture-framing Plumbing and tinsmithing Printing and bookbinding (bookbinding) Printing and bookbinding (printing) Saddlery and harness manufacturingSail, tent, and horse-cover making Sausage-casing manufacturing Sawmilling Seed-cleaning and grain-crushing Shirt and underclothing making and plain sewing .. Tailoring Watch and jewellery making and repairing Wool-dumping.. Woollen-milling CANTERBURY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT— conii, .. .. I 1 [ 3 .. 1 •• 1 1 j 3 2 3 1 ; .. 14 22 37 i .. ..11112 7 12 53 3 3 10 45 1 1 4 ! .. 3 4 33 6 ! 15 89 2 27 J •• 4 4 6 12 67 12 43 6 ! 10 7 i .. 4 i 2 16 ! .. 19 10 47 15 J 24 OAT i A AC O IQfi Qfl ! OO£ ued. 2 3 4 ; 2 8 4 ! 73 78 58 8 I 40 110 29 10 246 28 22 147 3 1 5 7 19 32 24 6 5 54 14 3 3 3 1 5 5 19 16 36 4 1 21 10 6 39 14 5 1 £ 3 [ 628 1 5 235 5 169 19 5,126 1 391 17 ! 8.624 36 5.722 4 I 785 3 j 3,469 23 8,342 10 j 2,979 6 263 52 16,019 14 i 1,408 6 S 1.348 2 2 I 12,778 2 2 2 2 106 13 32 1 2 207 ; 446 2,136 89 226 207 446 2,136 89 226 302 3.406 839 858 58 I 924 270,541 OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIAL DIST JSTRIAL DIST *ICT. TO SO iTHLAS ID INDl (Excluding Dunedin City, shown separately.) iluding 7 2 1 1 38 )unedin City, sh( >wn separately.) 7 1 178 £ 3,11' 5,92! 1,05' 19: 29.38; Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing Agricultural-implement manufacturing Bacon-curing Basket and wicker working Blacksmithing and coachbuilding 7 10 21 2 10 40 1 .. 11 1 1 2 .... 38 90 205 10 10 1 90 21 40 11 205 38 52 12 4 333 I 12 6 5 1 191 15 6 7 1 175 1 2 3

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95

Blind-making Boot making and repairing Bread and small-goods making Brewing, malting, &c. Brick, tile, pipe, and pottery making Butchers' small-goods manufacturing Butter and cheese making and cream-separating .. Cabinetmaking and upholstering Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door making .. Coffee and spice grinding Condensed-milk manufacturing Coopering .. .. .. .. i. Cycle and motor engineering Dentistry (mechanical) 'Dress and millinery making Dyeing and cleaning Engineering (general) Fellmongering, wool-scouring, &c. Firewood-cutting Fish-preserving Flax-milling . . .. .. *. Flour and oatmeal milling Fruit-preserving and jam-making Gas-manufacturing Gun and lock smithing Hosiery-manufacturing Ink-manufacturing Laundry-work (European) Laundry- work (Chinese) Lime-manufacturing Manure-manufacturing Meat freezing and preserving Monumental masonry Musical-instrument repairing Paint and varnish mixing Paper-milling and paper-bag making Patent-medicine manufacturing Photography Picture-frame making Plumbing and tinsmithing Printing, bookbinding, &c. Rabbit-preserving • 21 3 4 2 3 11 11 1 6 18 6 15 46 9 11 26 12 66 1 3 18 7 1 65 134 31 77 28 86 36 125 2 13 32 17 3 6 1 1 4 3 5 8 "9 5 1 9 1 110 212 34 91 41 115 60 202 4 43 68 40 397 218 172 5 6 '230 94 23 38 3 5 1 15 58 21 179 10 11 56 17 95 170 15 1 41 139 5 14 35 14 21 57 1 2 3 28 15 83 20 10 4 5 33 16 3 1 39 120 6 12 34 62 16 49 1 1 2 22 14 67 14 5 5 4 22 13 2 2 1 1 1 6 8 3 2 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 41 122 15 34 63 17 ! 51 1 2 i 23 14 79 19 11 5 4 32 18 3 3 1 1 1 6 8 5 6 3 1 4 2 2 7 2 28 34 6 26 8.621 19.735 3.953 8,464 3,710 10,888 5,681 19.663 455 4,000 117 "4,700 4,158 14.966 2 59 2 4 145 4 189 "9 3 28 7 53 12 137 153 5 6 178 80 35 1 3 5 2 1 17,193 16.697 160 453 16,274 9,973 235 5,111 300 137 9 7 2 43 7 3 3 10 5 1 12 1 3 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 4 8 4 1 1 4 3 57 20 145 9 2 5 31 1 2 3 7 2 1 4 842 168 4,676 1,886 20,584 1,198 14 1 20 1 3 1 4 1 2 7 2 27 28 6 2 4 2 5 1 1 12 29 1 4 2 2 1 1 41 27 6 2 9 1 4 3 7 3 1 1 9 2 28 12 3 1 777 4.894 159 559 156 7,580 18,681 1,205 42 94 14 "*3 io "7 1 6 ! ..

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96

Number of Persons employed. mm Number of Workrooms Employing Total Wages paid Trade. Males. Females. — S> © I— I $ <N r- t-i 2 rt "^ 2 8 ' "* • *? oS o g,| Total. the Year. OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND I] lUSTI L DISTRICT ontin'i 1. Rope and twine working Saddle and harness making Sail, tent, and horse-cover making Sausage-casing manufacturing Sawmilling Seed-cleaning and grain-crushing Sheep-dip manufacturing Shirt and underclothing making .. V. Soap and candle making Stone quarrying and crushing Tailoring Tanning, currying, &c. Watch and jewellery making and repairing Woollen-milling Wool-dumping 2 9 14 14 43 2 ..13 14 24 7 10 12 9 1 19 36 12 554 28 2 .. "5 "9 2 3 21 59 21 611 30 17 16 336 10 30 239 33 5 35 2 81 2 1 6 1 2 63 18 2 36 2 1 61 11 1 4 1 2 47 1 1 23 1 3 36 2 2 84 11 1 5 1 3 61 19 3 6 £ 1,244 4,303 234 1,564 66,702 3,200 140 500 12 95 13 85 32 22 '74 io7 19 1 14 1 1 24.232 1,163 2,128 16,497 3,004 23 41 69 1 1 2 5 1 661 2,855 154 320 425 4,743 1,067 1,013 108 15 1,136 404,218

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OTE.-The Factories Act, section 32 (a), provides for a minimum wage of 5s. per week, with an annual increase of 3s. up to 20s. perjweek, to be paid toTevery person working in any capacity in a factory. Number of Pei ■sons employed. O M> Number of Workrooms Employing Total Wages paid Males. Females. Trade. © i-H so Mo 111! 31 O go CO g O 'A * J* s> Total. the Year. Pood Tb&des — Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing . Bacon and ham curing Baking-powder, manufacturing Biscuit and confectionery manufacturing Bread and small-goods manufacturing Brewing, malting, and bottling Butchers' small-goods manufacturing Butter, cheese, and preserved-milk manufacturing Coffee and spice grinding Fish curing, preserving, and canning Flour and oatmeal milling Fruit-preserving and jam-making Meat-freezing, &c. .. • Pickles, sauces, and condiments manufacturing Rabbit preserving and packing Sausage-casing preparing Sugar-refining Tea blending and packing Vinegar-making Wine and apple-cider making 37 5 8 94 116 29 30" 43 10 16 14 19 86 13 2 6 11 86 95 13 5 124 326 93 100 100 16 7 42 22 152 19 25 31 34 443 170 355 1,109 762 441 1,214 64 130 326 88 2,816 70 41 165 230 46 3 18 1 3 166 5 4 8 3 1 38 35 6 3 1 4 1 219 182 14 20 6 15 , 27 23 ' 22 9 1 45 65 8 31 46 36 585 189 30 1,140 1,590 890 571 1,403 143 165 384 277 3,096 219 44 196 272 194 3 18 174 48 4 59 958 81 476 82 18 56 56 16 11 24 6 11 162 41 37 868 81 439 634 23 51 54 8 19 18 13 8 10 5 3 10 11 20 17 4 2 16 13 7 2 1 11 "7 "2 1 174 47 4 58 879 108 440 653 28 53 ; 71 16 54 26 13 18 41 1 9 54,138 19,092 2,349 74,172 156,051 101,369 53,297 150.596 10,157 11,962 44,737 ' 11,629 322,126 10,959 2,511 17,705 39,119 10,815 259 1,890 1 3 22 1 10 7 29 1 8 34 1 9 "7 1 i7 "i •Clothing Trades — Corset and belt making Dress and millinery making Embroidery and regalia making 12 6 25 3 997 5 ! 8 3 2,043 2,101 5 1 20 5,180 11 4 948 1 5 942 1 5 1,083 2 841 192,896 364 2 113 1 28 •• •

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Trade. ! --- i i Number of Persons employed. Males. Females. I c g> Number of Workrooms <S i 3 s * Employing I'l I* I 3§ i °° o £ Si i £ gg Hi -I si J si T, Total Wages paid g> c • a> o m> 3 « a> o sp o & 3 g si ID C Ch Total. the Year. Clothixg Trades — continued. .Fur-goods manufacturing Hat and cap making Hosiery-knitting Ready-made clothing manufacturing Shirt and underclothing manufacturing TailoringUmbrella making and repairing Waterproof-clothing manufacturing Woollen-milling 3 10 49 99 169 14 58 222 8 2 71 4 52 6 281 41 1,373 12 23 566 38 28 436 190 263 7 8 174 61 33 587 339 638 12 27 313 2 79 35 780 495 1,672 20 35 603 9 254 107 2,191 1,078 4,267 60 96 1,796 2 21 22 22 126 782 17 8 3 2 16 12 10 110 569 14 8 9 5 8 15 164 2 2 1 1 22 11 7 2 26 17 40 136 740 16 11 11 £ 607 15,651 4,327 108,362 40,472 311,953 3,728 5,567 136,948 1 10 Leather Tbades — Boot and shoe manufacturing and repairing Patent-leather manufacturing Portmanteau and leather-goods making Saddlery, harness, and whip manufacturing Tanning, currying, and leather-dressing 145 7 73 12 210 12 127 20 1,736 49 572 236 125 9 7 265 16 7 415 17 16 2,896 110 802 268 552 17 349 10 474 13 348 6 27 5 12 2 25 526 18 362 13 234,737 65 7,524 69,392 27,720 2 5 Iron axd Metal Trades — Agricultural-implement manufacturing Blacksmithing and coachbuilding Cutlery-grinding, saw and tool repairing Cycle and motor engineering, and sewing and typewriter machine repairing Engineering, iron, copper, and brass founding, electrical engineering, and range and stove making Gun and lock smithing and sporting-goods manufacturing.. Plumbing, gasfitting, and tinsmithing Wire-work (fencing and mattress, &c, making) 45 299 141 129 761 3 178 562 1,865 381 1 1 736 2,925 12 702 21 1,238 11 292 27 1,118 290 10 51 9 5 4 42 1,173 8 299 86,228 256,236 1,056 56,562 407 946 3,039 7 10 7 4,416 294 479 73 48 300 421,207 2 302 11 5 536 22 15 1,053 43 1 4 2 29 1,891 81 10 475 18 11 369 18 1 54 2 12 425 20 2,460 163,312 6,347 "2 2 1 o

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# Shipwrighting Trades — Ship, scow, boat, and yacht building and repairing 97 29 759 891 51 39 10 51 78,564 Woodworking Trades — Billiard-table manufacturing Blind-making Cabinetmaking, upholstering, and wood carving and turning Carpentering and joinery Coopering and boxmaking Sawmilling and sash and door making 8 247 190 183 6 9 454 529 19 475 23 18 1,308 1,636 146 4,850 9 3 24 3 65 29 41 2,107 2,355 175 5,508 3 16 462 691 32 556 2 12 386 528 33 379 2 1 56 51 160 8 4 2 24 4 13 450 583 37 563 4,405 3,291 196,820 217,453 16,933 578,491 1 Chemical and Treatment of By-product Trades — Candle, soap, starch, and soda manufacturing Chemicals, drugs, and patent-medicines manufacturing .. . Fly-paper and boot-polish, &c, manufacturing Ink-making (writing and printing inks) Manure-manufacturing Oil canning and packing Paint, varnish, and glue making Sheep- dip manufacturing Wax-vesta manufacturing 22 8 1 1 23 30 4 5 18 226 83 6 145 30 4 14 8 1 1 17 44 1 12 37 2 308 215 4 8 150 12 62 4 173 24 30 1 4 12 27 32 1 3 16 4 32 2 8 4 3 1 2 "2 36 38 1 3 21 4 33 2 2 26,480 14,450 100 665 15,780 1,020 5,251 421 10,292 ia 1 1 33 2 1 "i 2 37 61 52 '2 Ornamental and Minor Art Trades — Electroplating and engraving Glass bevelling and silvering, &c. Lapidary-work Metal-ceiling manufacturing Ornamental sign and ticket writing Picture framing and gilding Toy, mat, and artificial-limb making 9 3 2 1 4 26 2 18 1 3 24 11 5 3 20 58 22 1 3 1 55 16 10 4 37 114 33 30 11 26 2 8 1 12 75 9 1 26 3 8 1 12 75 10 4,102 1,422 852 9 20 3 1 1 6 2 2 4 3 11 87 12 1,495 7,915 786 1 1 Stone, Clay, and Allied Trades — Asphalt and concrete-block and pipe manufacturing Brick, tile, and pottery manufacturing Fibrous-plaster working Lime and cement manufacturing Monumental masonry Pumice grinding and working Stone quarrying and crushing 47 4 14 10 1 142 12 21 16 1,038 37 337 124 13 307 1 17 1,228 53 356 156 13 317 5 131 14 16 44 28 7 93 11 13 30 36 2 7 5 1 15 "8 1 7 137 13 21 35 40 1,467 121,958 5,358 38,580 15,881 1,434 30,816 1 3 '7 24 1 Light, Heat, and Power Producing and Distributing — Electric power and light generating Gas, coke, and coal-tar manufacturing 2 13 9 43 153 785 164 843 2 6 12 28 3 12 1 5 16 45 21,703 115,643 2

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Number of Persons employed. l = el c Number of Workrooms Employing T° tal Wages paid ! during o S 8 3 »8 3 i the Year. Trade. Males. Females. M O ape. S)3« Ho p 5o o »sf If c CC a; Q K » i o g o a 8 Total. Miscellaneous Trades— Ammunition and fireworks manufacturing Basket, wickerware, and perambulator manufacturing Brush and broom manufacturing Calico, flax, and jute bag manufacturing €arpet-sewing and quilt-making Chaff and firewood cutting and corn-crushing Cigarette, cigar, and tobacco preparing Cork-cutting and bark-milling Dentistry (mechanical)* Dyeing, cleaning, and feather-dressing Fellmongering, wool-scouring, &c. Flax milling and dressing Flock-milling Hair-working (wigs, &c.) Incandescent-mantle manufacturing Kauri-gum sorting and packing Lamp making and repairing .. . . ' Laundry-work (European) Laundry-work (Chinese) Leadlight-working and window-glazing Optical and scientific instrument manufacturing Organ, piano,, and musical-instrument making and repairing Paper-milling, paper-bag making, and cardboard-box making Photography Pneumatic tires, covers, and rubber-goods manufacturing Printing, bookbinding, and stationery manufacturing Rag-sorting and marine-stores preparing 3 41 12 2 3 30 31 23 1 1 44 16 8 18 1 64 14 92 187 2 2 21 135 64 7 1 149 10 160 35 1,092 1,437 15 8 15 11 8 3 1 9 4 7 4 ! 31 18 19 5 1 5 33 11 2 1 1 5 1 27 20 16 8 7 91 23 98 241 141 60 17 171 24 387 90 1,215 1,649 18 28 19 120 849 60 36 14 46 265 272 6 3,338 39 1 5 12 3 3 122 13 209 45 81 163 18 1 41 10 1 6 123 15 190 40 63 100 16 26 176 190 13 19 5 99 209 8 8 3 3 1 2 27 53 1 1 1 1 10 20 2 50 14 4 6 124 15 190 42 100 173 5 16 29 201 190 13 19 16 105 295 10 £ 5,26J 18,17! 11,41: 2,22' 89; 15,44: 1,52: 29,42: 6,23! 121,051 134,96( 1,2L 1,33: 90( 17,051 13i 42,10! 2,31! 2,96' 1,45( 4,93! 20,19! 15,78( 74< 356,68( 2,44* 3 9 10 7 5 2 15 11 5 10 11 5 8 18 10 415 3 111 89 51 19 36 89 62 4 1,862 27 49 1 180 1 514 3 1 1 22 180 260 15 12 15 117 2 200 10 1 3 18 7 34 28 62 51 47 1.10 9 6 2 355 2 155 286 3 265 4 66 2 20

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These figures do not include the various Government railway workshops, and the Government Printing Office in Wellington. 1907-8. 1908-9. Increase. Total number of factories registered .. .. .. 11,586 12,040 454 The total number of workrooms shown in statistics above is 12,274. The actual number of factories is 12,040, the difference in the total being accounted for by the fact that in several factories more than one trade is carried on. 1907-8. 1908-9. Increase. Total number of hands engaged in factories registered .. .. 78,625 78,848 223

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Rope and twine manufacturing .. .. .. 13 Sails, tents, flags, and oilskins manufacturing .. .. 13 Seed cleaning and packing, &c. .. .. .. 8 Watch and jewellery making and repairing . . .. 88 Wool, hemp, and hop pressing, and hide sorting and packing 5 53 15 13 147 9 92 80 137 289 189 1 10 2 1 1 21 4 2 2 44 8 3 j 162 183 172 530 ; 203 9 43 26 237 8 5 38 48 217 44 3 5 5 6 2 10 ; 43 52 222 50 14,40' 13,15; 14,18 44,44: 17.88: 3,846 7,695 i38,934 2,993 5,684 8,107 167,259111,589 10,620 1,312 342 12,274 5,710,22i * Some of the females are also employed as attendants.

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Shops. Ages Males. Females. Tota , — Number Number. Weekly Wages. « m P'°y ed - Females. without En ?p'°y Total Assistants. Totel - Total Wages paid during the Year. Number. Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY). Auctioneers. 14 to 16 .. 3 ! 10/ ; .. I 17 to 20 .. 6 i 12/6 to 30/ 21 and over .. 34 30/ to 100/ 4 | 25/ to 40/ ; 54 Employers, 7. Basketware and Perambulator Sellers. 7 7 £4,382 14 to 16 .. 2 9/ & 15/ .. 17 to 20 .. .. .. 1 17/6 21 and over .. .. 1 22/6 7 Employers, 3. Booksellers. 1 2 3 £144 14 to 16 .. 12 8/ to 15/ 5 | 5/ to 12/ 17 to 20 .. 3 15/ to 35/ 5 > 7/6 to 32/6 21 and over .. 30 32/6 to 160/ 13 I 10/ to 35/ 101 i Employer?—Males 27, females 6. Boot and Shoe Retailers. 16 i 18 34 £6,374 14 to 16 .. 9 9/to 15/ ; 8 i 5/to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 3 10/to2-y 11 : 6/to 20/ 21 and over .. 22 35/ to 82/6 21 12/6 to 40/ 108 Employers—Males 92, females 2. Bread and Small-goods Sellers. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 2 6/ & 12/6 17 to 20 .. 2 30/ 10 10/to 20/ 21 and over .. 31 25/ to 50/ | 53 10/ to 25/ 142 Employers, 44. Butchers. 62 j 17 37 33 99 £5,740 I 50 i £4,962 14 to 16 .. i 15 10/to 17/6 I .. 17 to 20 .. 38 15/ to 50/ 0 10/ to 15/ 21 and over .. | 196 25/to 70/ 12 10/to 30/ 313 | Employers, 46. Chemists and Herbalists. 6 73 79 £30,991 14 to 16 .. 24 5/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 25 5/ to 30/ 21 and over .. 41 15/ to 18/ .. .. 135 Employers, 45. Clothiers and Mercers. 13 34 47 £4,977 14 to 16 .. 17 7/6 to 15/ 1 5/ 17 to 20 .. 10 10/to 25/ 3 11/to 25/ 21 and over .. 49 35/ to 100/ 3 10/ to 30/ 134 Employers, 45. Coal and Firewood Dealers. 23 24 47 £8,933 14 to 16 .. 2 12/6 & 15/ .. 17 to 20 .. 2 17/6 & 20/ 1 10/ 21 and over .. 43 42/ to 50/ .. .. 66 1 Employers, 18. Crockery and Glassware Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 6 i 10/ to 12/6 3 7/ to 12/ 17 to 20 .. 2 I 15/ & 30/ 5 7/ to 16/ 21 and over .. 4 i 30/ to 70/ 4 14/ to 25/ 36 Employers —Males 9, females 3. Cycle and Motor-car Sellers. 5 4 15 11 20 £5,319 15 £1,203 17 to 20 .. 2 17/6 & 20/ 5 12/6 to 22/6 | 21 and over .. 1 100/ .. .. 13 Employers, 5. Dairy-produce Dealers. 14 to 16 .. 3 I 10/ to 20/ .. i 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ 2 6/ & 10/ 21 and over .. 62 22/6 to 93/6 11 10/to 20/ 99 Employers, 20. Drapers and Milliners. 2 i I 11 4 20 6 £540 31 £9,528 14 to 16 .. 34 i 5/ to 20/ 59 5/ to 17/ 17 to 20 .. 56 I 7/ to 60/ 150 6/ to 18/ 21 and over .. 281 | 20/ to 140/ 276 12/6 to CO/ 966 Employers—Males 57, females 53. Fancy-goods Sellers. 14 to 16 .... .. i 2 I 5/&20/ 17 to 20 .. 2 15/ & 20/ ! 4 1 7/6 to 15/ 21 and over .. 6 40/ to 67/6 23 i 17/6 to 60/ 77 Employers —Males 21, females 19. 35 27 62 13 97 £70,432 I 40- I £2,029

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Shops. Agee. Males. Females. Total Number A^ Number. Weekly Waffes. Number. Weekly Wanes. em P i °y< ;i - »ges. Males. Females. Tote , Number Number. Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - Females. Without E «|Pl°y Assistants. A T ° ta '- Without * ssistants. ., Employing 1 Lssistants. Total Wages paid during Total. the Ye «- Number. Weekly Wages. numDer. weeKiy wages, flamoer. weemy wages. —«—• — AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Fishmongers. 17 to 20 .. I .. .. 2 10/ & 15/ 21 and over .. | 5 25/ to 37/6 1 25/ 23 Employers—Males 13, females 2. 12 J 3 15 £630 Florists and Seedsmen. 14 to 16 .. 7 10/ to 17/6 1 ! 7/6 17 to 20 .. 5 15/ to 30/ 3 10/ to 25/ 21 and over .. 20 30/ to 70/ 3 20/ to 30/ ; 49 Employers—Males 9, female 1. 1 8 9 £3,192 Fruiterers (Chinese). 14 to 16 .. I 1 10/ .. I 21 and over .. I 1 30/ .. .. 12 Employers, 10. 5 1 6 £87 Fruiterers (European). 14 to 16 .. I 5 5/ to 12/ ; 6 5/6 to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 4 20/ to 30/ 10 8/ to 15/ 21 and over .. | 9 22/6 to 55/ 21 8/ to 25/ 168 Employers —Males 65, females 48. 82 29 111 £2,135 Furniture-dealers. 14 to 16 .. 8 7/6 to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 19 10/ to 35/ 21 and .. 57 30/to 70/ 7 20/ 115 Employers, 24. 11 14 25 £9,686 Grindery and Leather Sellers. 17 to 20 .. 2 1 27/6 & 30/ 21 and ovjr .. 3 I 35/to 80/ 1 20/ 11 Employers, 5. 3 2 5 I £558 Grocere and Storekeepers. 14 to 10 .. 57 5/to 17/6 17 7/6 to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 85 17/6 to 40/ 24 8/6 to 25/ 21 and over .. 259 22/6 to 50/ 31 20/ to 40/ 665 Employers—Males 161, females 31. 79 88 167 £39,759 Gun and Sporting-requisites Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 2 27/6 & 30/ 1 17/6 21 and over .. 6 30/to 90/ .. .. 16 Employers, 6. 3 3 6 £1,305 Hairdressers and Tobacconists. 14 to 16 .. I 4 8/ to 15/ 1 17 to 20 .. 8 7/6 to 30/ ' 5 8/to 18/ 21 and over .. 39 20/to 55/ i 11 10/to 25/' 144 Employers—Males 71, females 6. Ironmongers and Hardware Merchants. 41 40 81 £6,515 14 to 16 .. 12 7/6 to 12/6 1 7/6 17 to 20 .. 19 7/6 to 30/ 6 12/6 to 30/ 21 and over .. 60 20/ to 100/ 6 12/6 to 30/ 126 Employers, 22. 5 20 25 £9,264 Music and Musical-instrument Sellers. 14 to 16 .. I 1 10/ I .. I 17 to 20 .. 2 30/ & 35/ 1 10/ 21 and over .. 18 30/ to 85/ 8 ! 10/ to 30/ 40 Employers—Males 9, female 1. 7 8 15 £2,455 Optical-goods Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 2 8/& 10/ .. .. i 21 and over .. 3 40/ to 126/ 1 15/ 9 | Employers, 3. 3 3 £726 Paint and Paperhanging Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 1 20/ I 2 5/ & 10/ 17 to 20 .. 6 15/ to 40/ 21 and over .. 33 20/ to 120/ 1 30/ 55 Employers, 12. 4 7 11 £3,933 Pawnbrokers. 14 to 16 .. 1 I 10/ .. I .. I 21 and over .. 2 | 40/ & 60/ .. I .. 5 Employers, 2. 1 3 4 £286 Photographic-material Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 2 12/6 & 20/ 17 to 20 .. 2 30/ 1 9/ 21 and over .. 4 32/6 to 35/ 3 25/ 20 Employers, 8. 2 4 6 £679

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Shops. Agee. Number. Weekly Wages. Males. Females. Total X umber Number. Weekly Wages, employed. Females. Without EmployAssistants. Assist f ult . Total. Total Wages paid during the Year. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Picture and Frame Dealers. 14 to 16 ..I 1 10/ .. .. I I 21 and over .. | 1 25/ 3 10/ to 30/ | 23 I 13 Employers—Males 17, female 1. 3 I 16 I £195 Produce and Grain Merchants. 17 to 20 .. 2 25/ I 1 12/ I 21 and over .. 8 42/ to 47/6 ] 1 30/ 19 I 2 Employers, 7. 3 5 £945 Refreshment-room Keepers. 14 to 16 .. 1 17/6 10 8/to 12/ 17 to 20 .. 16 10/ to 25/ 45 7/ to 20/ 21 and over .. 26 20/ to 80/ 64 10/ to 60/ 207 13 Employers—Males 30, females 15. 23 36 £7,408 Saddlery and Harness Sellers. 17 to 20 .. 3 7/ to 15/ 21 and over .. 9 | 48/ to 90/ .. .. 32 12 Employers, 20. 5 17 £1,344 Second-hand Dealers. 17 to 20 .. 3 10/to 20/ .. .. I 21 and over .. 8 10/ to 40/ 1 6/6 33 | 16 Employers—Males 13, females 8. 5 21 £1,011 Sewing and other Machine Dealers. 14 to 16 .. 1 7/6 1 8/ 17 to 20 .. 2 15/&20/ 4 7/6 to 20/ 21 and over .. 4 50/ to 80/ 5 15/ to 35/ 23 Employers, C. 8 I 8 £1,123 Ship-chandlers. 21 and over .. | 7 | 40/ to 100/ | .. | .. | 9 ] .. | Employers, 2. 2 I 2 I £954 Tea and Coffee Retailers. 14 to 16 .. 2 8/ & 11/6 ,. .j .. I 21 and over ..'< 2 35/ & 45/ ,.. .. 9 ! 2 Employers, 5. 2 4 £287 Tinware and l'lumbers' Requisites Sellers. 14 to 16 .. I 2 6/ & 17/6 17 to 20 .. 1 6/ 21 and over .. \ 3 35/to 61/ .. .. 17 5 Employers, 11. 3 8 £308 Umbrella-sellers. 17 to 20 .. .. .. I 2 7/6 & 15/ j 21 and over .. .. .. I 3 17/ to 22/6 [ 10 4 Employers, 5 2 ! 6 £163 Watchmakers and Jewellers. 14 to 16 .. i 4 I 5/ to 10/ II 6/ I I 17 to 20 .. 6 I 7/6 to 30/ 4 j 5/ to 12/ i 21 and over ... 19 I 35/ to 100/ 5 12/6 to 20/ \ 87 27 Employers, 48. 18 45 £2,949 Wine-dealers. 21 and over .. ! .. | .. | 1 | 20/ | 2 | .. J Employer, 1. 1 I 1 £52 WELLINGTON (CITY). % Auctioneers. 17 to 20 .. 1 12/6 j .. 21 and over .. 19 35/ to 100/ .. .. 27 Employers, 7. 4 1 4 J £2,668 Basketware and Perambulator Sellers. 21 and over .. | 1 | 20/ | 1 | 25/ | 5 | II Employers, 3. 2 I 3 I £136 Booksellers and Stationers. 14 to 16 .. 11 10/to 15/ 3 : 10/to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 9 10/ to 30/ 9 j 10/ to 30/ 21 and over .. | 29 15/ to 65/ 13 | 15/ to 40/ j 138 41 Employers—Males 55, females 9 23 64 £5,405 Boot and Shoe Retailers. 14 to 16 .. 6 10/ to 25/ I 3 5/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 3 16/ to 25/ ! 3 10/ to 27/6 21 and over .. 27 30/ to 90/ 18 7/6 to 50/ 145 66 Employers, 85. 19 85 £5,385

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Shops. Ages. Wilts. Females. Total Number Number. Weekly W»ges. employed. Females. Total Wages paid during the Year. Without Assistants. Employing Assistants. Total. Number. Weekly Wages. WELLINGTON (CETTJ— continued. Bread and Small-goods Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 2 20/ & 27/6 17 to 20 .. 2 15/ & 24/ 7 10/ to 20/ 21 and over .. 33 45/ to 60/ 20 10/ to 30/ 122 28 ] Employers—Males 45, females 13. Butchers. I 29 57 £6,991 14 to 16 .. ! 8 See 1 12/ 17 to 20 .. 31 Table 1 12/6 21 and over .. i 145 5 2 ' 20/ 248 16 Employers— Males 59, female 1. Chemists and Herbalists. 49 65 ; £23,049 14 to 10 .. 16 5/ to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 14 8/ to 40/ 1 7/6 21 and over . . 23 10/ to 90/ 2 15/ 93 13 Employers, 37. 25 38 £3,419 Clothiers. (See also Meroers and Hatters.) 14 to 16 .. 10 10/ to 20/ ! 1 j 10/ 17 to 20 .. 4 10/ to 30/ 1 10/ 21 and over .. 29 25/ to 100/ 1 30/ 99 27 Employers, 53. Coal, Firewood, Grain, and Produce Dealers. 22 49 £4,136 14 to 16 .. .. .. i 1 j 20/ 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ 3 15/ to 17/6 21 and over .. 39 25/to 60/ 2 25/71 8 Employers, 24. 15 23 £5,861 Crockery and Glassware Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 2 6/ & 15/ 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 1 27/6 3 10/ to 20/ 21 and over .. 5 25/ to 90/ 5 25/ to 75/ 26 | 4 Employers, 9. Cycle and Motor-car Sellers. 5 9 £1,268 14 to 16 .. 2 10/ I .. 17 to 20 .. 5 15/ to 40/ 4 15/ to 30/ 21 and over .. 15 20/ to 100/ 1 50/ 47 10 Employers, 20. Dairy-produce Sellers. 17 to 20 .... .. 1 15/ I 21 and over .. 7 25/ to 60/ 5 j 12/ to 15/ 32 i 10 Employers —Males 15, females 4. 8 5 18 £2,761 15 £533 Drapers and Milliners. 14 to 16 .. 25 5/ to 20/ 39 I 5/ to 17/6 17 to 20 .. 36 15/ to 40/ 63 5/ to 25/ 21 and over .. 186 20/ to 150/ 187 I 10/ to 120/ f>22 35 Employers—Males 63, females 23. 46 81 £58,523 Dyers and Cleaners. 17 to 20 .. .. .. 2 j 15/ I 21 and over .. .. .. 2 1 20/ & 22/6 I 10 !. 4 Employers, (i. 2 6 £177 Fancy-goods Dealers. 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ 6 5/ to 12/6 17 to 20 .. .. ■• 2 15/&20/ 21 and over .. 5 45/ to 60/ 9 10/ to 40/ 66 | 14 Employers—Males 32, females 11. 16 30 £1,809 Fishmongers. 14 to 16 .. 2 20/ & 25/ 17 to 20 .. 2 40/ & 45/ 1 20/ 21 and over .. 19 40/ to 70/ .. 34 6 Employers, 10. Florists and Seedsmen. 7 13 £2,102 14 to 16 .. 5 10/ to 15/ 3 5/ to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 1 45/ 4 10/to 25/ 21 and over .. 13 55/ to 84/ 5 19/ to 40/ 40 3 Employers—Males 6, females 3. 7 ■ 10 j £3,169 Fruit and Confectionery Sellers (European). 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ 1 15/ 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ & 35/ 7 15/ to 25/ 21 and over .. 5 20/ to 48/ 20 10/ to 22/6 100 43 Employers—Males 39, females 25. 19 62 £1,576

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Shops. Ages. Males. Females. Tota , Number Number. Weekly Wages. Females. without Em p'°y- TotaI Assistants. 1OtaL Total Wages paid during the Year. Number. Weekly Wages. WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Fruit, Confeotionery, and Grocery Sellers (Chinese). 21 and over .. | 10 | 20/ to 40/ | .. | .. | 98 | 38 | Kmployers, 88. 6 I 44 I £623 Furniture-dealers. 14 to 16 .. 9 7/6 to 10/ 1 6/ 17 to 20 .. 5 15/ to 20/ 5 12/ to 20/ 21 and over .. 29 131/6 to 142/ 7 15/ to 27/6 100 18 Employers—Males 43, female 1. 20 38 £6,094 Grocers and Storekeepers. 14 to 16 .. I 34 7/6 to 20/ 7 8/ to 17/6 17 to 20 .. 49 17/6 to 40/ 21 10/ to 35/ 21 and over .. 165 30/to 110/ 22 15/to 45/ I 437 | 55 Employers—Males 119, females 20. 77 I I 132 '■ £28,703 Gun and Sporting-requisites Sellers. 14 to 16 ..I 2 10/ & 15/ ! 17 to 20 .. 1 16/ 21 and over .. 4 15/ to 120/ '. 1 32/6 11 1 Employers, 3. 2 3 £966 Hairdressers and Tobacconists. 14 to 16 .. 7 5/ to 12/6 1 I 7/6 17 to 20 .. 13 5/ to 40/ 21 and over .. 29 48/to 80/ 1 25/ 115 I 24 Employers—Males 63, female 1. 34 58 £5,368 Ironmongery and Hardware Merchants. 14 to 16 .. I 22 8/6 to 15/ 2 1 10/ I 17 to 20 .. 33 10/ to 40/ 4 j 10/ to 25/ 21 and over .. 128 20/ to 192/ 5 18/ to 27/6 214 3 | Employers, 20. Leather and Grindery Sellers. 14 to 16 '.. I 2 15/ .. ! 17-to 20 .. I .. 1 15/ 21 and over .. 5 | 45/to 70/ 1 30/ 11 Employers, 2. Mercers and Hatters. (See also Clothiers.) 14 to 16 .. 4 10/ to 15/ 2 5/ & 7/6 17 to 20 .. 10 17/6 to 30/ 4 10/ to 20/ 21 and over .. | 30 20/ to 140/ ! .. .. 75 8 Employers, 25. Muaic and Musical-instrument Sellers. 14 2 I 14 17 £20,408 2 £941 22 £5,056 14 to" 16 .. 5 15/to 17/6 .. 17 to 20 .. 3 10/ to 25/ 3 12/6 to 20/ 21 and over .. 23 20/ to 70/ I 5 27/6 to 35/ 50 2 Employers, 11. Optical-goods Sellers. 17 to 20 .. I .. I .. 1 I 10/ I 3 I 1 Employers, 2. Paint and Paperhanging Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 3 10/ to 15/ 1 10/ ! I 17 to 20 .. 2 30/ & 55/ 1 10/ 21 and over .. | 20 25/ to 75/ 4 15/ to 27/6 48 8 Employers, 17. Pawnbrokers. (See also Second-hand Dealers.) 21 and over .. | 1 | 40/ | .. | .. | 3 | 1 | Employers, 2. Photographic-material Sellers. 17 to 20 .. I 1 15/ I 1 30/ 21 and over .. | 7 j 40/ to 70/ I 3 10/ to 25/ 25 9 Employers—Males 11, females 2. Picture and Picture-frame Dealers. 10 1 I 9 1 I 7 12 £4,688 2 I £25 17 £2,484 2 [ £104 16 £1,309 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ .. .. I 21 and over .. .. .. 3 25/ to 35/ I 15 6 Employers, 11. Refreshment-room Keepers. 3 9 £230 14 to 16 .. I 3 See 2 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 11 Table 21 and over 33 5 75 5 157 I 12 Employers —Males 23, females 7. Saddlery and Harness Sellers. 19 ! 31 £8,140 14 to 16 .. ! 5 5/ to 11/ ; .. I 21 and over .. i 5 42/ to 80/ , 2 15/ & 20/ 31 13 Employers, 19. 7 20 : £1,018

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Shops. Agee. Number. Weekly Wages. Males. Females. Tota , — ~~ .NTumber Number. Weekly Wages, employed. Females. Without Assistants. Employing Total. Assistants. Total Wages paid during the Year. WELLINGTON {CITY)—continued. Sail, Tent, and Oanvas-goods Dealers. 21 and over .. i .. | .. I .. .. (i r>! Employers, (i. 11 Second-hand Dealers. 14 to Iβ .. 2 i 12/6 .. .. I 17 to 20 .. 2 12/6 & 40/ 21 and over .. 4 \ 20/ to 50/ ■ 1 20/ 37 2.'! Employers—Males 24, females 4. 8 28 £450 Sewing and other Machine Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 2 10/ & 12/6 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 2 12/6 4 23/ 21 and over .. 14 30/ to 80/ 14 ' 15/ to 35/ 44 2 Employers, 11. 10 12 £2,(560 Tea and Coffee Dealers. 14 to 16 . . 1 I 10/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 1 12/ 21 and over .. | 2 j 70/ I 1 7/6 1 1 2 Employers —Males 5, female 1. 2 4 £445 Tinware and Plumbers' Requisites Sellers. 14 to 16 .. ;S 7/6 to 24/ I I 21 and over .. 17 30/ to 86/6 3 20/ to 21/6 I 4,'i 10 | Employers, 20. ii Lβ £2,241 Umbrella-sellers. 21 and over .. | .. | .. I .. 4 4 ( Employers, 4, 4 I Watchmakers and Jewellers. 14 to 16 .. 4 j 8/6 to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 3 20/ to 35/ 1 17/6 21 and over .. 24 25/to 105/ 8 j 10/to 2:!/ 7!! l(i Employers, 33. IS 34 £4,713 Wine-retailers. ■21 and over .. | .. | .. [ I Employer, 1. 1 ' CHRISTCHURCH (CITY). Agricultural-implement Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ .. .. 1 17 to 20 .. 3 30/to 60/ 2 15/& 35/ ! 21 and over .. 4 42/ to 60/ ! 2 35/ & 40/ \ 15 1 Employers, 3. 1 2 £1,513 Auctioneers. 14 to 16 .. I 2 i 10/ & 12/6 .. I 17 to 20 .. 3 20/to 33/6 21 and over .. 14 30/ to 90/ 2 25/ & 27/ 24 Employers, 3. 3 3 £2,134 Basketware and Perambulator Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 2 6/ to 8/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 2 10/ & 17/6 21 and over .. .. .. 1 25/ 11 4 Employers—Males 5, female 1. 2 6 £134 Bird and Bird-cage Dealer. 21 and over ..|..| .. j..| .. 1 1 Employer, 1. 1 Booksellers and Stationers. 14 to 16 .. 10 9/ to 12/6 1 7/6 17 to 20 .. 10 17/6 to 37/6 11 12/6 to 22/6 21 and over .. 26 | 20/to 120/ 11 15/to 32/6 108 | 20 Employers—Males 33, f males 4. 14 34 £7,301 Boot and Shoe Retailers. 14 to 16 .. 13 5/to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 5 15/ to 25/ 4 8/ to 20/ 21 and over .. 40 40/to 60/ 8 | 10/to 35/ l'Jf> 94 Employers, 125. 30 124 £5,758 Bread and Small-goods Sellers. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 3 9/ to 15/ I 17 to 20 .. 2 25/& 42/ 11 j 8/to 17/6 j 21 and over .. .. .. 15 j 12/to 50/ 50 11 Employers—Males 18, female 1. 7 18 £1,110

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Ages. Number of Persona employed, and Weekly Wages. Males. Female.. Tota , Number Number. I Weekly Wages, j ™>P lo J' L ' d - Number of Shops. mber of Shops. Total Wages T , . paid during Employ- t)io Year. Ing Total. Assistants. Without Assistants. Number. Weekly Wages. CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Butchers. 14 to 10 .. 12 15/to 20/ 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 24 20/to 55/ 4 10/to 20/ 21 and over .. 99 I 20/to 1 20/ 4 20/to 35/ 225 Employers—Males 80. female I. Chemists and Herbalists 32 52 84 £15,200 14 to Iβ . . I 22 5/6 to 10/ 17 to 20 . . 28 10/ to 55/ •21 and over .. 33 27/6 to 90/ 1 20/ 122 Employers, 38. Clothiers (including Tailors). 10 28 38 £6,303 14 to 10 .. 15 5/ to 17/6 1 I 12/ I 17 to 20 .. 6 10/ to 30/ 4 15/ to 30/ 21 and over .. 28 35/ to 120/ 5 20/to 40/ 105 Employers, 46. Coal and Firewood Dealers. 24 22 40 £4,586 14 to 16 .. 3 15/ to 20/ 17 to 20 .. 5 20/ to 30/ 21 and over .. 47 20/ to 80/ I .. .. i>7 Employers, 42. Crockery and Glassware Sellers. 10 19 29 £4,674 21 and over .. | •• I •• I • ■ i Employers - Male 1, female; 1. Cycle and Motor-car Sellers. 2 • • ! 2 I 14 to l<) .. 15 5/ to 12/6 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 9 27/6 to 40/ 4 15/ to 25/ 21 and over .. 21 40/to 90/ 1 I 20/ 104 Employers, 53. Dairy-produce Sellers. 14 to 16 .. .. ■• ! 10/ 17 to 20 .... • • 1 10/ 21 and over .. 10 j 40/ to 42/ | 1 i 15/ 23 Employers—Males 5, females 5. Drapers and Milliners. 30 I 8 19 4 49 £4.506 12 £1,218 14 to 16 .. I 50 5/ to 12/6 32 5/ to 15/ ! 17 to 20 07 7/6 to 30/ I 120 5/ to 22/6 21 and over .. | 348 I 20/ to 230/ 253 10/ to 120/ 950 Employeis—Males 13, females 37. Dyers and Cleaners. •17 36 83 £80,777 14 to 10 ..I 1 i 12/ I .. 17 to 20 .. .. •• 2 12/0 & 18/ 0 Employers, 3. Fancy-goods Dealers. 14 to 16 ..I 1 12/ 4 5/to 10/ I 17 to 20 .. •• •• 4 7/9>20/ 21 and over .. | 1 I 50/ 8 20/ to 40/ I 39 Employers —Males 14, females 7. Feather and Fur Sellers. ! 14 : 8 0 3 £113 20 £602 21 and over .. i . . | • • i ■ • I • ■ I 2 Employers —Females 2. Fishmongers. I .. I I I 14 to 16 .. I 11 12/0 17 to 20 .. I 8 10/ to 30/ 21 and over .. | l<) 15/to 60/ I •• 44 Employers —Males 18, female 1. Florists and Seedsmen. 7 i 9 10 £1,791 14 to Lβ .. 2 12/0 I 10/ I 17 to 20 .. • ■ ■• 1 15 / 21 and over .. 3 45/to 05/ 1 20/ 11 Emplnyors, 3. Fruiterers and Confectioners (European). 1 4 5 £728 14 to Iβ .. 7 5/ to 12/ 9 8/ to 15/ 17 to 20 3 15/ to o2/6 10 10/ to 25/ 21 and over .. 8 15/to 45/ I 20 I 10/to 25/ 211 Employers—Males 9 >, females 57. Furniture-dealers. 120 31. 151 £1,920 14 to 10 .. 9 15/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 10 15/to 35/ 3 15/to 20/ 21 and over .. | 44 25/to 160/ 10 17/0 to 34/ 117 Employers —Males 39, females 2. 25 13 38 £8,052

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Shops. I Ages. Males. Females. ToM Number Number. Weekly Wages, employed. Females. Without Employ Assistants. «*■■ Total Wages paid during the Year. Number. Weekly Wages. CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Grocers and Storekeepers. 14 to 16 .. 44 5/ to 20/ i 10 I 7/6 to 20/ 17 to 20 .. 38 20/ to 50/ I 22 10/ to 22/6 21 and over .. 151 '25/to 80/ ! 25 17/to 55/ 565 196 Employers—Males 200, females 75. 73 269 £24,247 Hairdressers and Tobacconists. 14 to 16 .. I 10 J 5/ to 15/ i 17 to 20 .. 7 I 15/ to 55/ 1 5/ 21 and over .. 50 I 20/to 80/ I '2 20/ 181 30 Employers—Males 59, females 2. 32 62 j £6,419 Hatters and Mercers. 14 to 16 .. 1 7/ 17 to 20 .. I 22/6 •21 and over .. I 3 35/ to 50/ .. 15 4 Employers—Males 9, female 1. i 8 £423 Ironmongers and Hardware Merchants. 14 to 16 .. I 21 j 5/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 20 7/6 to 25/ 3 10/ to 15/ 21 and over ..| 71 ' 15/ to 200/ 2 15/ & 20/ 146 13 Employers, 29. 11 24 £14,648 Leather and Grindery Dealers. 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 3 15/to 30/ 21 and over .. 1 60/ .. .. 9 1 Employers, 4. 2 3 £314 Music and Musical-instrument Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 3 10/ 17 to 20 .. 1 25/ 7 7/6 to 28/6 21 and over .. I 20 45/to 120/ 2 26/ & 40/ '49 I 7 Employers—Males 14, females 2. 714 £3,797 Optical-goods Sellers. 14 to 16 ..I 1 10/ 21 and over .. I 2 60/ & 80/ .. .. 3 1 1 £384 Paint a.nd Paperhanging Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 6 I 6/6 to 10/ .. I 17 to 20 .. 9 15/to 00/ 1 10/ 21 and over .. 21 30/to 80/ 1 25/ 88 13 Employers, 30. 12 25 £3,613 Pawnbrokers. 21 and over .. 3 | 30/ to 50/ .. .. 4 Employer, 1. Photographic-material Sellers. 2 I 2 £286 14 to 16 .. L 10/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 1 22/6 21 and over .. 3 40/to 60/ .. .. 11 3' Employers, 6. Picture and Frame Dealers. 2 5 £530 14 to 16 .. 3 1 8/ to 10/6 1 8/ 17 to 20 .. 2 12/6 & 20/ '21 and over .. 1 20/ .. .. 24 9 Employers—Males 16, female 1. (> 15 £218 Produce-merchants. 14 to 16 .. II 11/ I .. I 17 to 20 .. 2 I 15/ & 20/ 21 and over .. 29 i 37/ to 90/ ; 1 40/ 60 4 Employers, 27. Refre3hment-room Keepers. 15 19 £3,580 14 to 16 .. 1 5/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 11 10/ to 15/ 21 and over .. 8 20/to 60/ 51 10/to 40/ 83 2 Employers—Males 10, females 2. Saddle, Harness, and Leather Goods Dealers, 11 13 £3,263 14 to Iβ .. 8 5/ to 15/ 17 tr 20 .. 2 11/ & 25/ 21 and over .. 12 22/6 to 60/ .. .. 40 14 Employers, 23. Sail, Tent, and Canvas-goods Sellers. 9 23 £1,251 14 to 16 .. 2 8/ 17 to 20 .. 1 15/ .. .. 8 3 Employers, 5. 1 i 4 £40

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Shops. Ages. Males. Number. Weekly Wages. Females. Total Number employed. without Ei »p'°yAssistants. A M* Total Wages paid during the Year. Number. Weekly Wages. (IHRLSTCHURCH (Ol'SY)—continued. Second-hand Dealers. 21 and over .. | I 45/ | .. | .. | 10 | 8 | Employers—Males 7, females 2. 1 I 9 J £117 Sewing and other Machine Sellers. 14 to Hi .. 2 10/ & 12/6 I .. 17 to 20 .... .. 2 15/ •21 and over .. 3 ] 42/ to 70/ | 2 20/ 18 4 Employers, 9. 0 10 £602 Tea and Coffee Dealers. 14 to 16 .. 1 12/0 17 to 20 .. .. .. 1 10/ 21 and over .. | 1 80/ .. .. 6 Employers, 3. 2 2 £190 Tinware and Plumbers' Requisites Sellers. 14 to 16 .. I 8 5/ to 10/ I 17 to 20 .. 7 20/ to 30/ i 1 15/ 21 and over .. 19 45/to 110/ I .. .. 65 Iβ Employers, 32. 10 26 £3,041 Umbrella-sellers. 17 to 20 .. .. .. 1 12/6 21 and over ..I 2 40/ 3 20/ 8 2 ) Employers, 3. 1 :j £319 Watchmakers and Jewellers. 14 to 16 .. 8 5/ to 12/ ..I .. \ 17 to 20 .. 7 15/ to 25/ 1 I 10/ 21 and over .. 22 30/ to 100/ I 1 | 20/ 80 23 Employers, 41. 15 38 I £3,911 Wire-woven Goods Dealers. 21 and over .. I .. I .. I .. I .. I 2 I 2 Employers, 2. .. I 2 I Woodware and Timber Merchants. 14 to 16 .. I 2 7/6 & 11/ 21 and over .. 21 17/6 to. 00/ .. .. 33 3 | Employers, 10. 5 8 £2,989 DUNED1N (CITY). Agricultural-implement Seller's. 14 to 16J .. 1 7/6 21 and over .. 1 60/ .. .. 2 1 1 £135 Auctioneers. 14 to 16 '..I 2 12/6 & 15/ I 10/ 17 to 20 .. I 20/ 1 20/ 21 and over .. 14 25/to 100/ .. .. 27 Employers, 8. 0 0 £2,108 Basketware-dealers. 21 and over .. .. .. | 11 21/ | 4 | 2 Employers, 3. 1 I 3 J £55 Bird-fanciers. 17 to 20 .. ! .. .. 1 I 20/ I 3 I 1 I Employers, 2. 1 I 2 I £52 Booksellers and Stationers. 14 to 16 .. 8 0/ to 10/ 3 6/ to 7/6 17 to 20 .. 12 10/ to 25/ 15 5/ to 13/ 21 and over .. 39 25/to 130/ 21 | 10/ to 35/ 138 19 Employers—Males 34, females 6. 23 I 42 £8,116 Boot and Shoe Retailers. 14 to 16 .. 6 5/ to 10/ 1 5/ 17 to 20 .. 7 21/ to 27/0 4 7/0 to 15/ 21 and over .. 19 30/to 85/ 8 | 20/ to 35/ 154 85 Employers, 109. 22 107 I £4,129 Bread and Small-goods Sellers. 14 to 10 .. .. .. i 4 12/to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 1 12/ 15 12/ to 17/6 21 and over .. 4 30/ to 50/ [ 29 ! 10/ to 20/ 96 2:{ Employers—Males 38, females 5. 18 41 £1,830

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Shops. Ages. Number. Weekly Wages. Males. Females. T(jM Number Number. Weekly Wages. em P lo y eii - Females. Without Employ*sa A j ant , Tota, - Totiil Wages paid during the Year. DUN'EDIN (CITY)— continued. Kutchers. 14 to Iβ .. I 12 See [ 17 to 20 .. j 34 Table 21 and over .. j 123 5 .. .. 224 G Employers, 55. i 51 57 £18,874 Chemists and Herbalists. 14 to 16 .. 10 5/ to 15/ 2 5/ & 10/ I i 17 to 20 .. 25 5/ to 20/ 1 10/ 21 and over .. 30 10/ to 80/ 1 25/ 101 3 Employers—Males 30, females 2. ) 31 34 I £4,985 Clothiers. (See also Mercers and Hatters.) 14 to 16 .. 8 7/0 to 10/ 1 ] 10/ 17 to 20 .. 11 5/to 30/ ! 4 22/6 to 25/ 21 and over .. 14 40/ to 100/ i 2 17/6 & 25/ 71 Iβ Employers, 31. 13 I 29 £2,260 Coal and Firewood Dealers. 14 to 1(5 .. .. .. 2 12/6 17 to 20 .. 3 15/ to 44/ 1 15/ 21 and over .. I (i0 20/ to 50/ | .. 108 13 Employers, 42. 27 40 \ £8,160 Crockery and Glassware Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 2 6/ & 12/6 .. j 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ & 30/ 1 10/ •21 and over .. 2 45/ & 50/ 4 ! 15/ to 27/6 18 4 Employers—Males 6, female 1. 2 i 6 £827 Cycle and Motor-car Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 4 7/6 to 14/ 17 to 20 .. 1 15/ I 12/ 21 and over .. 10 25/ to 60/ 3 20/ to 60/ 40 11 Employers, 21. 6 I 17 £1,480 Dental-appliances Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 2 7/6 & 10/ i .. I 17 to 20 .. 2 15/ <fc 20/ 21 and over .. 1 111/!) 1 37/9 6 1 1 £414 Drapers and Milliners. 14 to 16 .. 26 5/ to 10/ 1 27 5/ to 22/6 17 to 20 .. 80 5/to 60/ I 93 5/to 17/6 21 and over .. 215 20/ to 160/ 192 12/6 to 100/ 730 | 56 Employers—Males 50, females 47. 38 J 94 £64,957 Dyers and Cleaners. 21 and over .. I .. I .. | .. I 3 | -I j Employers, 3. 2 I Fancy-goods Dealers. 14 to 16 .. 1 5/ 2 5/ & 15/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 4 5/ to 15/ 21 and over .. .. .. 8 15/to 30/ 34 15 Employers—Males 11, females 8. 6 i 21 £605 Fishmongers. 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ i 17 to 20 .. 3 10/ to 25/ 21 and over .. 7 30/ to 50/ 2 ! 16/ & 20/ 37 16 Employers—Males 23, female 1. 7 23 £645 Florists and Seedsmen. 14 to 16 .. 5 7/6 to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 2 17/6 & 25/ 1 8/ 21 and over .. 5 35/ to 70/ .. .. 20 2 Employers—Males 6, female 1. 3 5 £964 Fruiterers and Confectioners (European). 14 to 16 .. I 8 10/ to 20/ 4 8/ to 13/ 17 to 20 .. 4 15/ to 30/ 9 5/ to 17/6 21 and over .. 12 25/ to 30/ 15 10/ to 20/ i 184 9(i Employers—Males 80, females 52. 3, i 128 £2,499 Fruiterers and Confectioners (Chinese). 17 to 20 .. 1 25/ 21 and over .. .. .. 1 10/ i 10 ! 6 Employers, 8. 2 8 £41

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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Shops. »gea. Number. Weekly Wages. Males. Females. Tota , ■ Number Number. Weekly Wages. ™P ] °y A - Females. without E "[pi o y- Total Assistants. iotel - Total Wages paid during the Year. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Furniture-dealers. 14 to 16 .. 7 5/ to 12/6 2 7/6 17 to 20 .. 2 12/6 & 15/ 2 12/6 & 20/ •21 and over .. 16 20/ to 120/ I 3 15/ to 25/ 56 Employers, 24. 10 9 19 ! £2,661 Furriers. 21 and over .. | .. | .. ] .. 1 .. | 1 | Employer, 1. 1 i •• I 1 I Grocers. 14 to 16 .. 46 See 2 . See I 17 to 20 .. 51 Table 9 Table 21 and over .. 155 5 26 5 535 Employers—Males 177, females 69. 153 80 233 £24,497 Gun and Sporting-requisites Sellers. 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ I 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ & 30/ 2 7/6 & 17/6 21 and over .. 3 50/ to 65/ 2 25/ & 35/ 15 Employers, 5. 1 S 4 £890 Hairdressers and Tobacconists. 14 to 16 .. 6 6/to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 7 10/ to 45/ 1 12/6 21 and over .. 18 ! 50/to 60/ 3 12/6 to 35/ | 101 Employers—Males 64, females 2. 40 26 60 £3,166 Ironmongery and Hardware Merchants. 14 to Iβ .. 19 7/6 to 15/ i 1 7/6 17 to 20 .. 35 12/6 to 40/ 9 10/ to 32/6 21 and over .. 83 30/ to 154/ 7 20/ to 35/ 170 Employers, 16. Mercers and Hatters. 12 10 22 £16,948 14 to 16 .. 5 7/6 to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 5 10/ to 35/ 1 7/6 21 and over .. j 8 | 40/ to 80/ 4 17/ to 35/ 49 Employers, 26. a 11 20 £1,588 Music and Musical-instrument Dealers. 14 to 16 .. 5 10/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 5 8/6 to 27/6 3 10/ to 20/ 21 and over .. 30 12/6 to 100/ 6 12/6 to 32/6 53 Employers, 4. Paint and Paperhanging Sellers. 2 5 7 £5,645 14 to 16 .. 7 6/to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 6 10/ to 40/ 2 12/6 & 25/ 21 and over .. 12 20/ to 70/ 6 15/ to 32/6 56 Employers, 23. Pawnbrokers. 13 U 24 £1,921 21 and over .. | 1 | 60/ | .. | .. 3 | Employers, 2. Photographic-material Sellers. 2 J 1 I 3 I £150 14 to 16 .. II 8/6 17 to 20 .. .. .. 3 10/ to 30/ 21 and over .. ] 60/ 2 20/ 19 Employers, 12. Picture and Frame Dealers. 8 4 12 £384 1.4 to Iβ .. 2 8/6 & 10/ 21 and over .. .. .. 2 20/ & 30/ 16 Employers, 12. Produce-merchants. 8 3 11 £173 17 to 20 .. I 1 10/ 1 j 22/6 21 and over .. 18 35/ to 70/ 1 ! 40/ 29 Employers, 8. Refreshment-room Keepers. 1 I 7 8 £2,173 14 to 16 .. 1 12/6 3 10/ to 12/ 17 to 20 .. 1 40/ 10 10/ to 15/ 21 and over .. 6 25/to 57/6 29 12/to 30/ | 72 Employers Males 13, femalts 9. 14 I I . 25 £1,825 . Saddlery and Harness Sellers. 14 to Iβ .. 3 5/ to 10/ 1 17 to 20 .. 1 22/6 21 and over .. 5 48/to 70/ ... .. 22 Employers, 13. 13 3 16 £578

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Ages. Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Males. Females. Xotal Number Number. Weekly Wages, employed. Females. K umber of Shops. Total Wages ifivinlnv P aid during SSSL Totel ' theYear ' Assistants. As9[stants Number ot Shop3. Number. I Weekly Wages. DUNEDIN (CITY)—continued. Sail, Tent, and Canvas-goods Sellers. 21 and over Employers, 7. Second-hand Dealers. 3 3 I 14 to i r> 17 to 20 21 and over Employers, 17. 14 to Iβ 17 to 20 21 and over Employers, 8. 1 I :s 3 4 19 8/ .. I 30/ 25/ to 40/ .. .. 32 Sewing and other Machine Sellers. 5/ to 7/6 1 1 12/6 I 10/ to 22/(i ! 2 10/ & 15/ 22/6 to 90/ i 2 I 25/ & 30/ : 39 Tea and Coffee Merchants. 22 5 10 27 £243 10 £2,072 21 and over .. ! Employers, 2. 14 to 16 17 to 20 21 and over Employers, 2(i. 1 1 4 25/ , .. I .. 3 Tinware and Plumbers' Requisites Sellers. 7/6 2 10/ & 12/6 35/to 90/ ! 1 17/0 34 Umbrella-sellers. 1 I 18 I 5 2 I £65 23 £549 21 and over Employers, 5. 5 ! Watchmakers and Jewellers. 5 I I 5| 14 to Iβ 17 to 20 21 and over Employers, 38. 4 2 14 5/to 10/ 1 10/ I 20/ & 25/ 5 15/ to 20/ 20/to 100/ 7 20/to 40/ 71 26 13 39 £4,160

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Employees. Employers personally engaged. s≤ is 1 Shops. Trades. Males. Females Age Age . ;1 A fnj Age Age U-16. 17-20. '.J;™ 1 14-16. 17-20. Age 21 and ' over. 1 3 I S a . . m . 31 11 ■§*■ Total - ° M gl si \T>»8. NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL D USTR] ICT. Auctioneer's Booksellers and .stationers Boot, shoe, and leather dealers Bread and pastry sellers Butchers Carriage and vehicle sellers Chemists Clothiers Coal-dealers Cycle-dealers Dairy-produce sellers Dyers and cleaners Drapers and milliners Fancy-goods dealers Fishmongers Florists and seedsmen Fruiterers and confectioners Furniture-dealers Grocers and storekeepers Gun and sporting-goods dealers Hairdressers and tobacconists Ironmongers and hardware-dealers .. Mercers Music and musical-instrument sellers Paint and paperhanging sellers Photographic-material sellers Picture and frame dealers Produce and grain merchants Refreshment-room keepers Saddlery and harness sellers Sail, tent, and canvas-goods dealers . . Second-hand and curio dealers Sewing and other machine sellers Tinware-dealers Umbrella-sellers Watchmakers and jewellers Wine and spirit merchants (Excluding Auckland City, shown 1 2i 5 .. , .. ..28 3, 11 6| 11 .. I 6 4 13 1 6 .. ! 2 8i 9 2! 2 29 57 195 .. I 4 6 13! .. 15 12 17 1 3 16 8 171 2 5 9| 1, .. .. i .. .. 1 1 .. 4 26 21 66 35 74 :: .. 3 .. 3 ./ I .. 4 .. 2 .. 4 3 7 5 10 a .. I 4 6 5 1 4 ..I 81 ! 129 446 21 61 .. 7 8: 37 7 2 .. 6 10 38 1 1 ..I 1 .. 1 1 .. .. l| .. 2 2 .. 3 4 20 1 1 .. ' .. ..;..! 3 2 2' "5J 23| "l "l 3 7 5 15 .. I 4 5J 9 1 .. .. 1 .. .. 1 .. .. 1 2 3 1 1 .. I 2 2 9 4 2 . . ! 1 2. 2i . . 1 11 A 4 61 3 74 1 separa 12 4 14 3 1 3 •• ! 94i 24 10 93 2l< 1( 9; ately.) 10j .. I 47 2 -' 108 l| 33 148 .. i 4 .. 45 .. 55 5 .. 15 .. I I :: 108 44 9| 7 12 J 2 61 .. 104 45J 29! 571 36; 1 • • 84i 4 46 .. 3 .. 9 1 25 .. 20 1 5 .. 13 .. 15 8 70 .. 1 .. 6 .. 6 .. 22 .. 1 .. 40 .. 18 4| 4i 8 120 12 36 48 143 86 24 110 70 13 18 31 436 16 122 138' 23 3 1 4| 93 21 25 46 104 23 25 48 15 .. 4 4 20 7| 5 12! 8 3 14 4 3j .. 3 468 60 80 140 25 10 7 17 18 11 3 14 16 .. 6 6 209 100 45 145 59 10 15 25 1,438 2231 350 573 1 1 .. 1 150 52; 39 91 104 27 21 48! 5 3 14 18 4 5 9 57 12 9! 21 28 14 7 21 5 4 .. 4 46 3 11 14 62 9! 14 23 89 52j 15 67 11.. 1 7 5 1 6j 8 5J 2 7 33 14 9 23 11.. 1 64 25 15 40 HI 1 31 4| 45 15 350 121 4 3 140 17 14 6: 145 25 573 1 91 481 4 9 21 21 4 14 23 67 1 332 3,450 1,598 2,326 22,209 2,266 2,514 3,116 1,104 202 52 20,738 302 163 483 1,996 2,066 76,557 4,086 5,402 188 533 1,843 361 57 3,524 2,020 1,227 36 85 629 1,278 464 2 1 1 21 39 21 1 9 1 7 ! 4 1 2 '3 3, 2 ■ --5 1 3 5J 1 15 ] 1 9 3 9! 5 5 14 1 25 1 11 14 15 1 3 1 2 9 2 "l 23 1 2 2 2 1 £ 5 15 31 TARANAKI INDUSTRIAL I .NAK? IND Hal d: )IST] USTR HOT. 35 1, 9 10 55 4! 13 17 66 24 16 40 35 5 9 14 124 12 34 46 1 1 .. 1 54 7 13 20 73 22 14 36 10 1 2 3 16 5 5 10 5 .. 1 I 1 236 11 45 56 17 8 2 10 10 3 3 0 3 112 64 31' 14 45 15 8 3 llj 35 9l 12 21 342 50; 76 126 59 18 16 34 44 5 10 15 7| 2 2 4: 22 5 6 11 24 .. 7 71 5 2 13! 28 l! 5 6 32 5 9 14, 29 20 4 24j 2 2 . . 2| 1 li .. l! 5 3 1 4 28| 8 1 4 12 2\ 2 .. 2 3]! 15 7 22 1, 4 24 5 12 1 ,1 1 1,897 1,758 1,725 877 5,866 100 2,078 2,353 448 618 154 11,858 159 14 1 780 228 629 18,785 1,136 2,196 83 183 1,532 40 2,233 641 167 13 1,303 601 Auctioneers Booksellers and stationers Boot and shoe dealers Bread and pastry sellers Butchers Carriage and vehicle dealers Chemists Clothiers Coal-dealers Cycle-dealers Dairy-produce sellers Drapers and milliners Fancy-goods dealers Fishmongers Florists and seedsmen Fruiterers and confectioners (European) Fruiterers and confectioners (Chinese) Furniture-dealers Grocers and storekeepers Hairdressers and tobacconists Ironmongers and hardware dealers .. Mercers Music and musical-instrument sellers Painters and paperhangers Photographic-material sellers Produce and grain merchants Refreshment-room keepers Saddlery and harness sellers Sail, tent, and oilskin dealers Second-hand dealers Sewing and other machine sellers Tinsmiths Umbrella-dealers .. Watchmakers and jewellers .. I 2 .. 15.. 8 1 7 10 7 5 2 9 3 2 1 .. 3 3 2 8 15 45i .. '.'. 7 i3 i2 "l '.'. 5 7 11 .. 7 .... 2 3 .. 1 2 4 1 .. 1 .. 2 .. 1 18 14 39 14 39 1 2 3; 8 -. •• .. 1 .. .. .. J 2 12 7 2 .... .. 2 ' .. 1 4 4| 1 2 15; 26 124! 5 7 8 5 8 ! .. J 4 7 14 .. '.. "l "6 '.'. '' .. 2 2 7 .. ! 1 3 1 1 4 13 .. 2 ! 1 2 .. J .. 6 . . 1 1 .. 51 .. 3 5 6 .. '.'. "2! ' 2 ' 4 ., 1 1 2 15] 7 9 3 45j 7 2 2 3 1 8 I 18 .. I 16 3 43 1 18 .. 55 1 2I :: 41 .. 5 .. 9 .. ,: -ii 7 3 7 .. 2 .. 29 14 12 .. 20' .. 133: 10 37 1 .. 19 .. 5 .. 10i 1 10! ■■ 41 .. 8i .. 10: 5 23 .. 2 .. 1 .. 4 .. 13 .. 1 1 21 ,. 9 13 16 9 34 15 i3 7 2 2 i2 11 3 4! 2 39 ll 3 7 1 39 3 50 1 2 13 14 2 5 1 45 2 3 1 14 3 12 76 16 10 2 6 7 1 5 9 4 14 50 1 11 8 3 1 31 I 5Oi 18 5 2 5 1 1 2 2 4 I 124i 8 14 2 1 2 7: 7 4 22 7 4 26 5 7 4 22 •io 6 7 1 4 2 ' ' I • ■ I 1 2 3: 1 2 1 i 2 1 1 is! " ' i 51 2 6 8 "8 5 "2 1| 5 20 2 li 3 8 1 2 15 5 6 1 1 1 4 2 1 4 1 1 7

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Trades. Males. Females. 21 A |« d A«e Age I A «° Employees. Employers ■$) 8. „, personally ' J| 8ho P s - engaged. j^5; (—- 1-S i# | i |i I I a{ il II i Totel - Wages. Age 11-16. Age . 17-20. W] 3LLIS •JGTOJ N INDUSTRIAL DISTF www Auctioneers Basketware-dealers Booksellers Boot and shoe dealers Bread and pastry sellers Butchers Carriage, &c, dealers Chemists and herbaliste Clothiers and mercers Coal and firewood dealers Crockery and glassware dealer^ Cycle-dealers Dairy-produce dealers Drapers and milliners Dyers and cleaners Fancy-goods dealers Pish and poultry dealers Florists and seedsmen Fruiterers and confectioners (European) Fruiterers and confectioners (Chinese) Furniture-dealers Grocers and storekeepers Gun and sporting-goods dealers Hairdressers and tobacconists Ironmongers and hardware-dealers ., Music and musical-instruments sellers Optical-goods dealers Paint and paperhanging sellers Photographic-material dealers Picture and frame dealers .. Produce and grain merchants Refreshment-room keepers Saddlery and harness dealers Sail,'tent, and oilskin dealers Second-hand dealers Sewing and other machine sellers Tea-merchants Tinware-dealers Umbrella-sellers Watch and jewellery sellers Wine and spirit merchants Woodware-dealers (E« iludinj 3 23 14 2 22 25 19 1 10 54 2 4 1 3 1 8 75 g Welli ; 1 : 6 11 I 4 ! 43 3 17 1 15 1 9 58 1 6 2 3 11 122 1 24 17 lington City, shown separs 33| .. 3j .. J i 10 14 24 18 3ll 1 11 20| 25J 3 21 13 i 2291 1 ..! 1 ; 12 •■.. .. i| 29 3 4J 2 47 2 2 7 25 .. .. 1 2 .. 3| 3 1 36 1 6 4 31 .. I .. i 211 40 130 225 1 .. :. i 5 1 2! 5 11 1 3 3 I 8 .. I 3: : 11 9 24 ! 17j 9j .. 1 .. 27 2 2 7 i 560 13 43; 76 I 4 2 3i 6 1 130 2! ! 24 1 1 2 43| ately.) 26| .. I 66 4 1 19 23' 1 .. 1 1 .. 1 80 10 185 31 51 82' 155 1 244 93; 53 146 74 2 144 30 31 (il 135! .. 431 18 110 128 ; ll j . . 27i 6 2 8' 67 . . ! 147 29 37 66 105 2 199 60 42 102 19 .. 46i 2 llj 13 4 .. 14! .. 4i 4] 60 .. 125 33 :«: 66 3 .. 7 .. ! 31 3 145 29 892 51 112j 163 3 .. 4' 2' li 3 17 ! 10 43' 20 7 27 23 21 53l 7 12 IB 7 1 23 .. 7 7 105 40 212 93 42 135 46 .. 29 11 : 40 77 2 136 43| 26' 69 419 37 1,345' 1531 262 415 2 .. 3 .. 1 I 115 1 235 39 71 110 45 .. 161 12 : 27i 39 19 .. 44: 4i 14i 18 2 .. 31 li 2 45 2 124 22 20 42 22| 1 43 14 10 24: 5 .. 6 4 1 5 16 .. 88 3 12 15 33 14 121 20 25 45 94 2 138 68 t 23 i>1 1 .. 6 .. 2 2 12 2 14 13 .. 13 21 .. 36i 13 7| 20' 2 .. 4! .. 2 2 47 .. 100 25 15 40 7 .. 9i 4 1 5 74 .. 108: 49 24 73 2 .. 3 .. 1 1 7 . 14! .. 4 41 io 1 2 "2 29 'io 2 1 40 "2 37 3,924 4,445 6.113 3.618 32,331 1.982 1.679 8,340 3.015 557 4,800 1,664 59.801 104 1,134 853 1.225 2.302 5,078 88.015 2 8,883 13,409 2,298 20 7,417 1,184 78 7,070 2,905 3,112 322 2,074 2 5,748 54 3,008 120 281 14 19 2 1 9 1 74 1 3| 3 76 .. 3; r 12 1 1 a 3! 3! 1 "l 9 1 1 10 li 5 1 '52 "3 "3 "1 6 .. 2 10j 2I 2 1 6 .. .. .. I .. 50 .. 2 4 13! 8 13 39 27 2 .. I .. 1 .. 12 J 14 2 8 ■■1 2 1 12 11 1 1 1 1 .. 1 26 13 5 1 1 1 1 5 1 4 6 1 5 3 1 20 1 1 4 1 .. .. I .. [ 6 .. ..I .. ! •■3 ■' "l •■ 1 • - I ma: RLBO •ROUG 3H INDUSTRIAL DIST 'RIAL DIS1 'RIOT. Auctioneers Booksellers and stationers Boot and shoe dealers Bread and small-goods sellers Butchers Chemists Clothiers Coal-dealers Cycle-dealers Drapers and milliners Engine and machine sellers Fancy-goods dealers Fishmongers Florists and seedsmen Fruiterers and confectioners (European) Fruiterers and confectioners (Chinese) Furniture-dealers Grocers and storekeepers Hairdressers and tobacconists Ironmongers and hardware-dealers .. Mercers Music and musical-instrument sellers Paint and paperhanging dealere Refreshment-room keepers Saddlery and harness sellers Sail, tent, and oilskin sellers Tinware-dealers Watch and jewellery sellers i 3 2 I 2 • 1 I "l 3 1 1 n 1 n 2 12 3 .. 12 1 ! 1 13 2 .... 1 1 .. 1 .. 3 3 16 5 1 8 "l 1 "l 1 2 2 1 1 3 .. 4 11 2 6 2 16 3 4 7 10 .. 19 4 5 9 3 .. 4 2 1 3 7 .. 24 1 (i 7 6 .. 11 3 3 6 6 .. 10 3! 2 5 4 .. I 7 .. 2 2 2 .. 6 12 3 10 .. 52 l! 9 10 1 .. 11... 1 111 1 2 4 16 19 4 24 11 10 4 16 19 4 24 11 10 7 6 52 1 1 1 1 10 7 6 120 18 43 5 1 3 4 2 1 3 3l 1 4 5 1 6 3 2 21 2 9 " I 2' 26 6 (! 1 l! 3! 2 2 1 1 3 2 7 9 3 7 0 5 2 3 ID 1 It 1 9 3! 3! 32 9 7 2 i 5 52 256 585 104 1,654 302 1.375 287 481 4.381 1 6 "e ! ■ ■ 5 1 •' 8 111.. 1 1 .. 1 1 ... lj 1 .. 1 1 . . ll 6 4 10 9 .. 9 6 .. ! 7 2' V 3| 3 .. 6 1 2' 3] 39 3 120 6 26 32 9 1 18 3 6 9 7 .. I 43 1 6 7 2 .. 1 5 1 1 2 1 .. 2 .. l! 1 4 .. 13 1 3! 4J 2 18 12 3 3 .. •- 5 1 2 3 1 .. 2 .. 1 1 4 .. ! 7 2 1 3 1 6 . , I 12 2 3 5 1 4 7 6 52 1 1 1 1 10 7 6 120 18 43 5 ct 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 6 3 1 1 52 103 6,325 670 2,685 132 15 428 195 175 104 100 465 . . 1 1 2 7 1 13 1 is "7 i 1 37 1 4 14 6 .. 1 .. 12 1 1 21 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 14 2 3 1 1 1 .. 1 3 1 .. 4 . . .. 1 1 5 1 2 13 8 ■ 5 2 7 12 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 5 2 \ :: :: :: 2 .. 1 ., ■• 1 X 1

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Employers 1 g g, personally u 9 engaged. j> 5? ! Employees. Shops. j Trades. Males. Age Age ,„ JjfJL 14-16. 17-20. -1;™ Males. Age Age 9 , A ** fl 4-16.17-20.-,^" Females. i 2r — be §1 If 3! t| Totel - $ '$ si % Wa £es. NELSON INDUS' 'RIAL DISTRICT r. 2, 1 1 5| 21 " 4 io 1 6 1 13 37 27 61 15 11 9 6 97 17 4 3 21 21 241 20 8 17 4 7 4 21 28 11 1 4 2 8 1 11 4 i : : I ; : ' i i I I - 5| 2 7 19 5 24 6 6 12 6 11 17 5 3 8 6 2 8 6 17 II 2 3 4 15 19 3| 3 6 II 1 2 1 1 2 10i 5 15 4| 4 8 28' 47; 75 4| 6 10 ••I 2 2 2 3 5 1 II 2 3 .. 3 2 2! 1 4 51 5 8 13 5 3 8] 1 .. 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 1 5 1 .. 1 4 3 7 ..1 2l 2 381 849 882 3,484 592 156 166 201 7,096 712 109 2(i 232 569 16,226 999 377 501 65 "l30 1,568 465 324 8 25 356 166 Booksellers and stationers Boot and shoe dealers Bread and pastry sellers Butchers Chemists and herbalists Clothiers Cycle-dealers Dairy-produce sellers .. ., Drapers and milliners Fancy-goods dealers Fishmongers Florists and seedsmen Fruiterers and confectioners Furniture-dealers Grocers and storekeepers Hairdressers and tobacconists Ironmongers and hardware-dealers .. Meniere Music-dealers Paint and paperhanging sellers Photographic-material dealers Produce-merchants Refreshment-room keepers Saddlery and harness Second-hand dealers Sewing and other machine sellers Taxidermists Tinware-dealers Umbrella-sellers Watch and jewellery sellers Wine and spirit merchants 2 1 1 2 14 116 6 8 23 3 .. 3 1 '.'. 2 1 '.'. 6 2 30 1 .. 3 1 1 . . .. .. 12 11 19 101 2 3 6 1 .. 2 3 2 2 '.'. '.'. 1 io i 3 :: :: :: "l 2 112 2 1 1 5 3 3 1 4 1 1 .. 2 61 2 24 .. 12 1 19 .-. 8 .. 8 1 7 .. 3 .. 19 5 7 2 2 . . 2 .. 11 4 11 .. 67 10 8 .. 3 .. 9 .. 3 .. 7 .. 1 1 7 .. 8 fi 8 .. 1 .. 3 .. 3 "2 4 12 19 4 1 1 1 .. 4 1 3 3 1 12 20 1 2 1 1 97 17 4 8 21 21 241 20 8 17 '.'. '.'. 2 1 .. 2 1 4 9 21 28 11 I 4 2 8 I II 4 1 6 .. 1 .. 7 .. 2 .. WESTLAND INDUi !TRIi 5TRIAL DI8TRII JF. :stri( "2 1 1 29 3 24 20 1 1 1 5 37 51 17 149 21 30 16 1 210 11 3 59 6 28 401 46 51 10 10 i 4 5 1 2 11 1 20 3 : i 1 i 1 i i 1 1 : 2 II 3 5 12 17 25 8 33 9 3 12 13 40 53 1 6 7 9 7 16 7 3 10 1 .. 1 33 33 66 4 3 7 1 1 35 10 45 4 1 5 9 5 14 68 95 163 9 16 25 3 10l 13 2 2 ; 4 4- 4 2 2 l| 1 ..2 2 1 1 2 3 1 4 1 .. 1 2 .. ! 2 6 2) 8 12 "3 15 1 1 200 697 1,150 353 7.506 1,391 1,336 240 11,101 164 200 661 78 383 23,550 1,666 4,288 315 201 168 38 333 175 143 78 230 302 Auctioneers Booksellers and stationers Boot and shoe dealers Bread and pastry sellers Butchers Chemists and herbalists Clothiers Cycle-dealers Dairy-produce sellers Drapers and milliners Fancy-goods dealers Fishmongers Fruiterers and confectioners (European) Fruiterers and confectioners (Chinese) Furniture-dealers Grocers and storekeepers Hairdressers and tobacconists Ironmongers and hardware-dealers . . Mercers Paint and paperhanging dealers Photographic-material sellers Picture-frame dealers Produce-merchants Refreshment-room keepers Saddlery and harness sellers Sail, tent, and oilskin dealers Sewing and other machine sellers Tinware-dealers Umbrella-sellers Watch and jewellery sellers Woodware-dealers . . I .. I 2j 6 .. 3 5 14 .. .. 12 13 26| 44 2 5j 7 3 2 7 .. 1 .. 3 '.". ! 18 'i3' 43 1 .. , 1 1 1 :: :: ,. 2 \ 3 13 26 46 137 .. I 3 7 9 .. I 4 9 19 .-.I 1 lj 2 2 .. j 1 1 .. 1 1 .. .. i .. 1 2 1 1 .. ! 1 '.'. 2 '.'. "1 2 3 4 2 44 7 7 3 43 1 1 2 1 3 137 9 19 2 1 1 "l l! 4 6 2 p i i 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 14i 27 34 n • * 1 141 2 2 .. 3 7 1 1 6 8 14 1*1 1 2 "e 6 s o 1 1 1 34 7 1 2 1 3 .. 15 2 33 1 12 .. 60 1 7l .. 15 .. 12 .. 1 .. 32i 28 4! 3 li .. 21 24 5! .. 19 .. 144 20 24; 1 16J .. 5 .. 41 .. 2j .. 1 .. 4 . . 1 1 3 1 1 .. 2 .. 9 .. 1 .. 16 .. 1 .. "2 1 1 29 3 24 20 1 5 37 51 17 149 21 30 16 1 210 11 3 59 6 28 401 46 51 10 10 1 4 5 1 2 11 1 20 3 "2 1 2 1 .. .. .. 1 1 1 2 1 J i 1 1 1 1 I 1 .. 1 1 2 1

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Bmpli tyees. Employers personally engaged. Shops. Males. Females. Trades. Age Age 14-16. 17-20. Age 21 and ' over. i^j^oJA ] 1 I It I I P S Bh H ■si \ b i Wages. g a Si 11 I tj TotaL ca: TER :bury I IND r IND lUSTRIAL DISTB JICT. (Excl id ing Christ* tenure! ichurcl h City, shown sepa irately.) Agricultural-implement sellers Auctioneers Basketware-dealers Booksellers and stationers Boot and shoe dealers Bread and pastry sellers .. .. ' .. Butchers Chemists and herbalists (llothiers (,'oal and wood dealers Cycle and motor-car sellers. . Dairy-produce dealers Drapers and milliners Fancy-goods sellers Fishmongers Florists and seedsmen Fruit and confectionery sellers Furniture-dealers Grocers and storekeepers Hairdressers and tobacconists Ironmongers Mercers and hatters Music and musical-instrument dealers Paint and paperhanging sellers Photographic-material dealers Picture-dealers Produce-merchants Refreshment-room keepers Saddlery and harness sellers Sail, tent, and oilskin sellers Second-hand dealere Sewing and other machine sellers Tea and coffee dealers Tinware-dealers Umbrella-sellers Watch and jewellery sellers Wood ware-dealers 1 2 1 ; 5 6 23 6 23 1 .. 9 19 .. 49 ! 17 "l 41 I 75 1 107 i 17 2 41 67 .. 151 20 .. 45 54 .. 125 22 . . 58 38 .. 62 1 .. 3 44 16 300 8 7 19 6 1 13 3 .. (i 47 18 87 23 2 43 215 20 679 36 .. 65 26 .. I 80 6 .. 10 7 .. 19 30 .. 73 4 .. 4 2 .. 3 14 .. 52 10 8 46 41 .. 48 2 .. 3 5 .. 5 3| 3 .. 4 12 .. 16 1 .. I 81 .. 36 2 .. 2! 1 3 4| 1,103 2 12 14 5,531 1 .. 1 .. 9 8 17 1,153 57 19 76 2,305 7 12 19 1,054 13 44 57 7,374 8 13! 21 1,706 27 22! 49 7,225 3 16 .19 3,559 22 15 37 1.093 1 1 223 15 46 61 17,869 12 2 14 219 4! 2 6 192 12.3 144 45 18 63 887 19 6 25 1,218 81 133i 214 40,547 18 18 36 2,500 5 171 22 . 5,723 4| 2 (i 521 4| i\ g 954 9! 16 25 3,112 4 .. 4 2 13 25 I 14 15 4,483 71 II 18 660 34 6 40 595 112 39 5 .. 5 2 2 486 II 2 8 8 4 12 81 1 .. 1 .. 24 3 27 243 1 .. 1 4 7 2 7 5 14 1 10 > t i 4 5 ! 0 18. 10 8 4 ' 4 4 13 53 7 34 31 4 n 4 13 53 7 34 31 4 2 61 2 7 2 3 3 1 1 6 114 3 .. 2 6 7 "l "4 "l 4 23 17 i 2 61 14 50 75 1 3 2 1 60 1 2 2 1 4 26 3 6 2 1 9 1 2 1 2 1 4 6 266 16 36 2 4 23 i • • 9 1 44l 1 3 1 73 6 7 4 (i 266 16 36 4 9 4 1 1 5 51 44l 30 4 5j 30 3 2 1 3 ..3 2 1 8 4 23 4 1 "l 1 .. 2 ' 1 "l 2 1 1 2 2 1 33 4 33 1 a 2 .. 5 6 16 2 5 ie 1 1 1 1 4 1 O 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 "2 1 1 1 '.'. '.'. OTAGO A lND S SOUTH [LAN! D INI lUSTI HAL DISTRICT. (Ej ccludin ig Duni ledin C 3ity, si iown 1 icpara ,tejy.) Agricultural-implement sellers Auctioneers Basketware-scl Irrs Booksellers and stationers Boot and shoe dealers Bread and pastry sellers Butchers Carriage and vehicle sellers Chemists and herbalists Clothiers Coal and wood dealers Cycle and motor-car sellers Dairy-produce sellers Drapers and milliners .. .. .. a Fancy-goods sellers Fishmongers Florists and seedsmen Fruiterers and confectioners (European) Furniture-dealers Grocers and store keepers Gun and sporting-goods dealers Hairdressers and tobacconists Ironmongers and hardware-dealers Mercers and hatters Music-sellers Paint and paperhanging dealers Photographic-material sellers Picture-dealers Produce and grain merchants Refreshment-room keepers Saddlery and harness sellers Sail, tent, and canvas goods sellers Second-hand dealers Sewing and other machine sellers Tea and coffee retailers Tinware-dealers Umbrella-sellers .. .. .. , ■ ■ Watch and jewellery sellers Woodware-dealers 2 1 5 2 10 9 5 .. 22 l 8 .. 23 1 .. 1 i! 30 3 90 : 93 .. 129 28 ; 2 571 117 2: 292 3 .. 3 32 .. 65 46 . . 103 17 .. 52 34 .. ! 61 2 .. 14 93 26 508 13 3 21 7 .. 9 9 .. 15 67 40 155 23 .. 34 1 330 38 931 • 3 .. 6 62 1 110 33 .. 152 9 .. 15 4 .. 14 25 .. 44 8 .. 11 5 .. 8 5 .. 10 ! 14 8 66 37 .. I 60 6 .. 6 4 1 5 4 .. 9 3 2 11 18 .. 25 2 .. 2 i 43 1 69 1 .. 4 7' 7 1,853 1 4 5! 2,320 1 .. 1 9 19 28 2,612 62 22 84 1 2,787 10 17 27i 1.705 24 85 109 14,624 1 .. I' 18 18 36, 2,168 13 27 40 4,620 5 11 16 3,942 II 1 17 28 1,294 2 2 1,057 42 71 113 34,567 11 5 Iβ 224 4| 2 6 110 5J 3 8 579 69j 32 101 1,556 12 6 18 643 130 213 343 46,669 1 1 2 300 24 34 58 3,878 9; 23 32 10,988 5! 3 8 387 1 5 6 970 8 12! 20 1,088 4 1 3 ! 7 109 2 35 169 2 4 (i 512 9 12 21 1,795 29 8 37 2,129 6 .. i 6 4 .. 4| II 3 41 427 2l 2 4 351 13 4 17 523 2 2 31! i.5 46 1,471 1 li 280 16 8 1 13 4 3 2 41 10 15 5 111 3 1 9 1 7 8 i io 10 (i 2 l 28 : 2 i 9 • 15 1 4 1 ; 39 11 18 31 ! 137 1 1 I "2 1 ! 14 1 (i 7 I 55, 2 27 116 2 2 1 23 1 3 58 1 6 21 2 2 6 1! 2' L 95 1 11 26 l l[ i I 6 "2 1 3 6 3 4 5 325 1 25 64 3 I "l 2 4 12 6 12 1 "2 "? -46 3 (i "2 1 1 1 1 2 1 • 1 2 4 "l '? 22 "s ■■ I 1 "2 2 2 4 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 "2 : 3 2 "9 1 "8^ 1

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Trades. Males. Kmp] iyees. Females. rales. tge , -20. ' Age 21 and over. Employers g j, personally imS engaged. g<r> 1 I I Kmpli perso: If 11! H H 2 12 15 70 11 7 2 1 174 223 677 260 161 184 163 677 11 3 131 236 293J 265 47! 122 14 22 145 117 34 39 1 390 593 11 6 139 70 2 1 72 50 16 42 733 277 92 25 171 132 1,222 1,520 7 10 302 338 95 171 4 6 37; 66 2 6 93 1 110 4 ! 7 60 42 48 21! 18 77l 98 146! 264 86 23 7 98 17 32 50 8j 12 129' 64 27! 4 254 137! 2\ 7 2 .. 4 11 Shopt Wages. Age Age 2] A f" d 14-16. 17-20. 4 aaa i I Total. I Agricultural-implement sellers Auctioneers Baaketwaro and ]>erambulator sellers Bird and bird-cage dealers Booksellers and stationers Bool and shoe dealers Bread and small-goods sellers Butchers Carriage and vehicle sellers.. Chemists and herbalists Clothiers, mercers, and halters (!oal and firewood dealers . . Crockery and glassware sellers . . Cycle and motor-car dealers Dairy-produce sellers Dental-appliances sellers Drapers and milliners Dyers and cleaners Fancy-goods dealers Feal her and fur dealers Fishmongers Florists and seedsmen Fruiterers and confectioners (European) Fruiterers and confectioners (Chinese) Furniture-dealers .. Grocers and general storekeepers (■mil and sporting-goods sellers Hairdressers and tobacconists Ironmongery and hardware merchants Leather and grindery dealers Music and music-instrument sellers .. Optical and scientific-instrument sellers Paint and paperhanging sellers Pawnbrokers Photographic-material dealers Pioture-dealers Produce and grain merchants Refreshment-room keepers Saddlery and harness sellers Sail, tent, and oilskin sellers Second-hand goods and curio dealers Sewing and other machine sellers Tea and coffee retailers Tinware and plumbers' goods sellers Umbrella-dealers Watch and jewellery sellers Wine-7-etailers Wire-woven goods dealers .. Woodwaro-dealers 5 16 4 '.'. isi 83 11 146 .. 141 138 .. 6 11 50J 12 2 314 1 12 '.. 8 26 32 2 57 480 5 70 148 3 21 4 .. 49 1 8 9 12 it 29 3 3 9 4 27 1 38 1 '.'. ! "2 9 21 53 46 29 338 9 158 114 20 6 36 3 2 409 4 21 12 28 I 61 748 7 99 190 5 18 21 168 1 170 200 124 1,276 25 215 307 291 13 103 93 1 1,633 1 24 1 68 55 60 24 198 2,726 14 317 603 9 112 5 192 7 22 3 188 99 94 9 16 56 7 87 2 127 5 1 50 18 21 6 10 15 5 4 6 2 297 *20 1 5 57 9 100 2 i 3j 103! 49 80 23 io 48 5 12 31 7 814 4 1 23 II 15 97 2 25 282 3 18 32 1 20 1 12 12 9 132 1 1 12 4 9 3 24 1 ,944 2 10 4 117 103 172 35 1 10 42 5 16 17 17 1 1,529 2 63 10 14 162 1 58 419: 3 30 37 2 39 l! 21 24 10 10 328 3 2 2 28 3 14 (i 35 1 * 3,409 9 .. 48 112 .. 332 17 1 30 3 .. 4 366 50 1,040 952 7 1,458 342 26 805 848 6 2,678 19 .. 54 356 2 902 604 4 1,272 198 .. 530 29 5 96 276 .. 519 55 9 198 6 715 320 6,031 19 .. 27 143 81 370 13 5 123 1 9 249 ! 54 6 187 673 371 1,480 175 .. 205 335 7 750; 2,575 369 7,699 ! 20 .. 52 ! 6321 19 1,194! 282 .. 1.299 1 11| .. 31 911 5 315| 7i .. I 18 232 2 579 7 .. 15 98 5 175 1 74 2i 102! 109 .. 360 169 84 ! 886 ! 354 3 510 34 .. 61 90 27 145, 75 .. 192 23 3 48 220 .. 387 ; 31 1 44 .■iilS 1 662 11 .. 21 2 .. 2 2l| .. 56 11,990 1,428 34,119 14 85 18 3 397 937' 345 840 ! 14 367 558 10!) 36 262 T i 983 17 209' 3 122 58 1,010 117 303 2,742 17 640 266 10 103 8 203 11 102 69' 05 244 350 30 115 82 20, 193j 31 391 9 2 15 I 4,604 25,548 469 52 41,948 38,124 25,812 183,252 4,348 35,114 57,630 36,369 3,860 18,131 14,630 414 448,100 394 7,959 25 6,809 10,511 16,450 1,109 37,182 433,880 3,463 45,186 106,336 1,813 21,603 1,155 27,572 826 4,894 1,189 26,421 29,492 12,063 1,459 1,857 9,610 1,354 14,601 536 23,391 802 9 7 9 60 11 "°* 30 31 23 2 6 7 3 28 3 1 2 34 3 1 5 1 2 31 2 "s ' 3 30 3,852 Totals .. 2,142 2,081 9,802 723 1,944 6,339 6,350: I J 12,689 1,792,199 1

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Table 5.—Schedule of the Rates of Wages and the Hours of Labour in Factories and Shops in the Four Chief Industrial Districts, fixed by Industrial Agreements and by Awards of the Court of Arbitration, in Force on the 31st March, 1909.

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Trades. Northern Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Aerated - water and oordial manufacturing Baoon-ouring . "7.. Basketware, rattan, and wicker work manufacturing Foreman, 50s. and 60s. ; cordial-makers, 55s. ; machine bottlers, 50s. ; packers and wirera, 45s. ; bottlers, bottlewashers, and general labourers, 42s. per week of 44 to 49 hours; youths, 10s. to 32s. 6d. Cordial-makers and foremen, 60s.; ma- Cordial-makers and foremen, 60s. ; ma-chine-bottlers, 50s.; beer-bottlers, 50s.; chine bottlers 50s. ; beer-bottlers, 45s.: bottle-washers, 42s. ; boys, 10s. to 35s. bottle-washers, 32s. 6d. ; boys, 10s. to for 48 hours during summer, and 45 20s. per week of 49 hours; casuals, Is. hours during winter ; casuals, Is. per per hour ; aerated- water carters, 46s. hour and 48s. per week of 59 hours during summer, and 47 hours during winter. I Journeymen, Is. 2d. per hour per week of 44 hours; apprentices, five years, 5 to 25s. Blacksmithing and farriery See Butchers' small-goods manufacturing. Journeymen rattan and wicker workers, Is. 2d. per hour ; improvers, 35s. per week; apprentices, four years, 5s. to 20s. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week Farriers and general smiths, 10s. per day ; floormen, 8s. 4d. per day ; apprentices, five years, 7s. 6d. to 35s. per week; piecework, shoe-turning only, 3s. per dozen for heeled shoes, 2s. 6d. per dozen for plain shoes. Hours of labour, 47 per week Farriers and general smiths.yiOs. per day ; doormen, 8s. 6d. per day ; apprentices, six years, 7s. 6d. to 40s. per week. Hours of labour, 46 per week. Wellington Country Award. —Farriers and general smiths, Is. 3d. per hour ; floormen, Is. Ofd. per hour ; apprentices, 6 years, 7s. 6d. to 40s. per week. :■' Hours of labour, 48 per week. Boatbuilding Shipwrights, Is. 3d. per hour; boatbuilders, Is. 2d. per hour ; dirty work, Is. per day extra; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 25s. per week. Hours of work, 47 per week. See Metal-working. Journeymen binders, 60s. ; rulers, 60s. ; cutters, 30s. to 55s. ; apprentices, five years, 7s. 6d. to 25s. ; casual labour, Is. 4|d. per hour. Hours of labeur, 48 per week Canterbury award also applies to this district I Boiler making Bookbinding Journeymen, 60s. per week; casual labour, Journeymen, 60s. per week or Is. 4Jd. Is. 4£d. per hour; apprentices, six per hour for casual labour ; apprenyears, 10s. to 30s. per week. Hours of tices, six years, 10s. to 30s. per vweek. labour, 48 per "-<*ekj fttlours of labour, 48 per week. Boot-making Canterbury award also Tourney men, minimum wage, Is. per district hour; apprentices, clickers, five years, minimum wage to boys of 18 years, 15s. per week with annual increase of 5s. per week; upc— attainment of 21 years, journeymen's wages. Hours of labour, 45 per week Journeywomen, 25s. per week of 45 hours ; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 22s. 6d. per week Same as above. See Aerated-water and cordial manufac- See Aerated-water and cordial manuturing facturing % Canterbury^'award , also applies to thii district. Journeywomen,""25s. per week of 41 hours; apprentices, 'five years, Sβ. t< 23s. per week. Bootmaking —female operatives Bootraaking —retailers, *c. Bottling See Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing, and Brewing and malting

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Trades. -Northern Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Boxmaking Brass founding and finishing Bread and small-goods manufacturing See Engineering Foremen, 60s. per week ; second hands, 50s. per week ; other hands, 45s. per week ; apprentices, four years, 5s. to 15s. per week and found, or 7s. 6d. per week extra in lieu of board and lodging ; jobbers, 10s. per day. Hours of labour, 9| per day, including halfhour for breakfast and time required for sponging See Cardboard-box making .. .. See Cardboard-box making. See Engineering .. .. .. See Engineering .. .. .. See Engineering. City of Wellington A ward.— Foremen, Foremen, 60s. per week; second hands, Foremen, 60s. per week; second hands, 63s. per week; second hands, 53s. per 50s. per week; table hands, 45s. per 50s. per week; table hands, 45s. per week ; table hands, 48s. per week week ; apprentices, four years, rate of week ; apprentices, four years, 10s. to Other Parts of Industrial District.— Fore- wages prescribed by Court upon ap- 30s. per week ; jobbers, 10s. per day men, 60s. per week; second hands, plication by any party to the award; of 8£ hours. Hours of labour, 51 per 50s. per week ; table hands, 45s. per jobbers, 10s. per day. Hours of labour, week. week; jobbers, 10s. per day of 8 51 per week hours (not less than half a day's wages Pastrycooks. —Foremen, 60s. per week ; shall be paid. If employed more than second hands, 50s. per week ; table 4 hours then Is. 3d. per hour up to full hands, 45s. per week ; jobbers, 10s. day of 8 hours). Apprentices, four per day of 8J hours or 50s. per week ; years, 12s. (id. to 30s. per week. Hours apprentices, five years, 10s. to 32s. 6d! of labour, City of Wellington and five- per week. Hours of labour, 51 per mile radius, 51 per week; in other week parts of industrial district, 48 per week Drivers. —For driving and attending a single horse, 48s. per week ; for driving and attending two or more horses, 52s. per week ; youths, from 18 to 21 years, 25s. to 35s. per week. Hours of labour, 47| hours per week In Breweries. —Brewery day-men, 47s. (>d. per week; bottlers, 45s. per week (married men, 47s. 6d. per week); brewery night-men, 50s. per week; coopers, 57s. 6d. per week. In Malthouses. —Day-men, 45s. per week ; night-men, 47s. 6d. per week ; casual labour, Is. per hour ; boys in bottlinghouses, 14 to 20 years of age, 10s. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 45 per week. Brickmakers.— Burners, finishers, and j Brickmakers.— Moulders, 8s. 6d. per 1,000 Brickmakers.— Burners, 10s. per shift of setters, Is. 0|d. per hour ; all others for square bricks, and 9s. 6d. per 1,000 12 hours ; engine-drivers and fitters over age of 22 years, Is. per hour ; for fancy bricks; setters and drawers, Is. 3d. per hour; other workers over night burners, 10s. per night. 3s. 9d. per 1,000 for square and 5s. 6d. the age of 22 years, Is. per hour : boys, Drainpipe and Salt-glaze Workers.— per 1,000 for fancy bricks ; off-bearers 16 to 20 years of age, 15s. to 24s. per Burners, setters, finishers, flangers, and from wire - cut machines, lOJd. per week ; 20 to 21 years, 5s. per day of drawers, Is. Id. per hour; night 1,000; off-bearers of fancy bricks to eight hours ; 21 to 22 years, lOid. per burners, Is. per hour ; all others over be paid day-work ; minimum wage for hour. Hours of labour, 48 per week, age of 22 years, Is. per hour : boys, 15 workers over the age of 21 years, Is. to 21 years, 10s. to 30s. per week ; 21 : per hour : boys, 16 years to 20 years to 22 years, lOJd. per hour. Hours of age, 15s. to 24s. per week; 20 to 21 of labour, 46J per week years, 5s. per day of eight hours. Hours of labour, 48 per week -■ ■ . Brewing, malting, *c. Leading hand in cellar, 50s. per week ; brewery labourers and malthousemen, Is. per hour; bottling-house labourers, lOJd. per hour ; youths and apprentices, 10s. to 32s. 6d. per week. Hours : breweries and malthouses, 46 bottling-houses and stores, 48 per week Brick, tile, and pottery manufacturing Fireclay and ornamental brick, tile, and pipe makers and flangers, Is. 2d. per hour ; junction stickers and moulders, Is. Id. per hour ; burners, lOJd. per hour ; other workers over the age of 22 years, Is. per hour or 45s. per week : boys, 16 to 20 years of age, 15s. to 24s. per week; 20 to 21 years, 7£d. per hour ; 21 to 22 years, lOJd. per hour. Hours of labour, 48 per week , . I

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Butchers' sjm a 11 - g o o d s manufacturing First shopman, 55s. pei week; boners, ■45s. per week; drivers, 43s. to 50s. per week ; riders-out, 40s. per week ; first small-goods hand, 55s. per week ; second, 42s. per week ; first cellarmen and bacon-curers, 55s. per week; second, 42s. per week ; casual labour, Is. per hour; youths, 10s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 59 per week First shopman,5?0s. per week ; second shopman, 60s. per week ; man in charge of hawking-cart, 51s. per week ; boys, 17s. 6d. to 30s. per week; first smallgoods hand, 70s. per week ; riders-out, 22s. 6d. ; other hands, 51s. ; casual labour, Is. 3d. per hour and found, or paid Is. 6d. per day extra. Hours of labour, 56 per week First shopman, 70s. per week ; second shopman, 60s. per week ; first smallgoods man, 70s. per week; man in charge of order or hawking carts, general hands and others, .'Sis. ]>er week ; casual labour, 10s. 6d. per week day, 11s. 6d. per Saturday; youths, 12s. lid. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 50 per week Bacon-curers. — Head curer, 60s. per week ; general factory hands, 9s. per day ; scalders, cellarmen, lard-makers, and store hands, 8s. 6d. per day ; all other hands, 7s. 6d. per day ; youths, 12s. to 35s. Hours, 48 per week First shopman, 60s. per week; second shopman, 50s. per week; third shopman, 40s. per week; man in charge of hawking-cart, 50s. ; order-carters, 30s. and 40s. per week ; boys, 15s. and 20s. per week; first small-goods man 60s. per week, second 50s. per week; all men to be found, or paid 10s. per week extra; casual labour, 9s. per week-day, 10s. for Saturday and found, or paid Is. 6d. per day extra. Hours of labour, 56 per week. ,f» Southland Award. —First shopman, it' solely engaged as such, 60s. per week; second shopman, 50s. per week ; smallgoods man, if solely engaged as such, 60s. per week ; hawking-carter, 50s. per week; order-cartei , 40s. per week; general hands, 50s. per week ; slaughterman, if solely engaged as such, 60s. per week ; slaughterman and wagoner, 50s. per week ; assistant slaughterman, 50s. per week; assistant slaughtermanwagoner, 50s. per week ; casual labour, Is. 3d. per hour; youths, 15s. to 30s. per week. (Meat allowance not exceeding in value 5s., or 5s. extra ID lieu of meat, to be paid to each worker, except youths and casuals.) Hours of labour, 58 per week. Cabinetmakers, upholsterers, frame - makers, and polishers, Is. 3d. per hour ; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 25s. per week; improvers, first year Is. per hour, second year Is. ljd. per hour. Hours of labour, 48 per week. Cabinetmaking and upholster ing| Cabinet, chair, and frame makers, carvers, and upholsterers, Is. 3d. per hour; turners and polishers, Is. 2d. per hour ; machinists, 63s. per week ; apprentices, iive years, 5s. to 25s. per week; improvers, first year Is. per hour, second year Is. ljd. per hour. Hours f of labour, 47 per week Cabinetmakers, upholsterers, chairTand frame makers, machinists, wood-carvers and turners, Is. 3Jd. per hour; polishers, Is. 3d. per hour ; apprentices, five years, 6s. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 46 per week Cabinetmakers, upholsterers, turners, frame - makers, polishers, and machinists, 55s. per week, or Is. 3d. per hour; mattress- makers, 46s. 9d. per week, or 8s. 6d. per day of eight hours; apprentic s, five years, 5s. to 25s. per week ; improvers, first year Is. per hour, second year Is. l|d. per hour. Hours of labour, 44 per week Candle-manufacturing Cardboard-box making See Fellmongering, &c. Carpentering and joinery work Journeymen carpenters and joiners, Is. 4d. per hour, except when continuously employed full time in factory, when to be paid 55s. per week; apprentices, five years, 7s. 6d. to 27s. 6d. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week Qisborne. —Journeymen carpenters and joiners, Is. 4d. per hour ; apprentices, 5 years, 5s. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week Wellington City Award. — Journeymen carpenters and joiners, Is. 4d. per hour; apprentices, five years, 8s. to 33s. per week. Hours of labour, 45 per week Country Award. —Journeymen, Is. 3d. and Is. 3Jd. per hour. Hours of labour, 48 per week Journeymen carpenters and joiners, Is. Id. per hour; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 8 per day or 44 per week (except when employed continuously in factory, 45 per week) Apprentices, eighteen months, first six months, 5s. per week; second six months, 7s. 6d. per week; third six months, 10s. per week; thereafter, piecework rates, with minimum of 20s. per week. Hours not fixed. Journeymen carpenters and joiners —„ Otago, Is. 4d. per hour; Southland, Is. 3d. per hour; apprentices, five years, 7s. to 27s. 6d. per week. Hours of labour, Otago 44, Southland 48 per week.

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Northern Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Trades. Clothing-manufacturing Coachbuilding Clothing-manufacturing .. See Tailors and Tailoresses. Coachbuilding .. .. Journeymen, Is. 2d. per hour; apprentices, five years, 6s. to 20s. per week ; improvers, first year 36s. per week, second year 42s. per week; helpers, 15 to 20 years, 7s. 6d. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week Coopering .. • • Competent journeymen, 55s. per week*; casual labour, Is. 3d. per hour ; apprentices, five years, 8s. to 33s. per week. Hours 4 of labour, 44 per week Journeymen, Is. 3d. per hour; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 30s. per week ; improvers, first year 8s. per day, second year 9s. per day. Hours of work, 48 per week.f syin :ov( nd i, 4: aen, Is. ive year ■ers, fii year 9 18 per v , 3d. per ho rs, 5s. to 30 xst year 8 3s. per day, week.f our; appre 9s. per weel 8s. per da j. Hours Hrairn.FI. Ml- Journeymen, Is. 3d. per hour ; apprenik; tices, five years, 5s. to 30s. per week ; %y, improvers, first year 8s. per day, of second year 9s. per day ; helpers, 15 to 20 years, 7s. 6d. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week I4.fi Journeymen, Is. 3d. per hour; apprentices, five years, 7s. 6d. to 30s. per week ; helpers, 7s. 6d. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week. Coopering Coopers, Is. 2d. per hour. Hours,J46 per week. ■a, Is. 2d. , per hour. Uours,^ {4b ex. i Coppersmithing Creameries and dairy factories Coppersmithing .. n See Tinsmithing. Creameries. —Bates of wages per week : ] Manager of first - class creamery, 57s. 6d. ; manager of second - class creamery, 50s. ; manager of third-class creamery, 42s. 6d. ; manager of fourthclass creamery, 37s. 6d. ; assistants at first-class creameries, £1. Dairy Factories. —Rates of wages per week : Testing and culture-making — head of department, 65s. ; other workers, 40s. : charning and buttermaking —head of department, 65s. ; first assistant, 55s. ; other workers, 42s. : packing department —head of department, 65s. ; first assistant, 52s. 6d. ; other workers, 42s. : creamrece' ving and can - washing —head of department, 51s.; other workers, 42s.: boys and youths from 12s. 6d. to 35s. i per week; first engine-driver and handyman, 55s. ; second engine-driver and handyman, 48s. Hours of labour, 52 per week during summer, and 44 per week during winter. Journeymen, Is. 2d. per hour; apprentices, five years, 10s. to 35s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week. S Journeymen over 22 years of age employed at polishing, plating, enamelling, frame-building, and repairing, Is. per hour ; journeymen employed at wheelbuilding, lid. per hour; youths, up to and under 16 years of age, 10s. per week; from 16 to 22 years, 15s. to 40s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week. Creameries and dairy factories - Curriers .. .. •• Journeymen, Is. 2d. per hour; apprentices, five years, 10s. to 35s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week Cycle and Motor Engineering

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Electrical Workers Journeymen electricians, Is. 3d. per hour (chargemen, Is. per day extra); boys, three years, 8s. to 20s. per week ; improvers, first year 9d. per hour, second year Is. per hour. Hours of labour, 44 per week Fitters, Is. 6d. per hour; wiremen, Is. 4d. per hour (chargemen, Is. per day extra) ; battery- work, Is. per day extra ; assistants, 7s. to 20s. per week ; improvers, first year 9d. per hour second year Is. per hour. Hours of labour, 45 per week. Electroplaters Engineering Fitters, blacksmiths, coppersmiths, turners, pattern-makers, and brassfinishers, Is. 4jd. per hour; apprentices, six years, 5s. to 36s. per week ; iron and brass moulders (including plate-moulders, steel-workers, and coremakers), Is. 3d. per hour ; apprentices, six years, 5s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week Iron and brass moulders (including platemoulders), Is. ljd. per hour ; apprentices, six years, 5s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week Fitters, blacksmiths, coppersmiths, pat-tern-makers, and turners, Is. 4Jd. per hour ; dirty work, Is. per day extra ; workers engaged on night-shift, 2s. per shift extra ; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 25s. per week; improvers, Is. to Is. 3d. per hour. Hours of labour, 47 per week Iron, steel, and brass moulders (including plate-moulders), Is. 3d. per hour; man employed to work moulding-ma-chine, Is. per hour ; apprentices, six years, 5s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week Range - workers, range fitters and polishers, Is. 3d. per hour; bodyfitters and machinists, Is. Id. per hour ; boys, six years, 7s. 6d. to 36s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week Wool-sorters, Is. 3d,, per hour ; painters and trimmers, Is. per hour ; pullers, lOJd. to Is. per hour; pelt-fleshers, Is. per hour; machine Heshing and scudding, lid. per hour ; hide beamsmen, lljd., and hide-fleshers, Is. per hour ; other hands, lOJd. per hour ; apprentices, three years, 20s. to 30s. per week; youths, 15 to 18 years 12s. 6d. to 17s. 6d. per week, 18 to 21 years 5d. to 7Jd. per hour. Hours of labour, 48 per week. [Note. —Se also Curriers] Journeymen, Is. 3d. per hour ; journeymen solely employed on plumbers', gasfitters', or engineers' brasswork which is stocked and imported by merchants, Is. ljd. per hour; apprentices, six years, 5s. to 36s. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week. Iron and brass moulders, Is. 3d. per hour ; apprentices, seven years; metal - workers' labourers, lid. per hour; boilermakers, first-class Is. 4Jd. per hour, ordinary Is. 3d. per hour ; iron and steel piping hands and similar workers, Is. per hour ; range fitters and polishers, Is. 3d. per hour; bodyfitters and machinists, Is. Id. per hour ; boys, five years, 7s. 6d. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week. Engineers, electrical, Is. 3d. to Is. 6d. per hour; apprentices, six years, 5s. to 36s. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week. Southland. —Greasers and firemen, 8s. per day of 8 hours (including Sundays) ; manure-mixing hands, 8s. per day of 8 hours ; hands employed at drier or digester, 8s. per day of 8 hours ; chambermen, Is. 3d. per hour; workers engaged in loading or preparing for loading of wagons or trucks, Is. 3d. per hour. Hours of labour, 8 per day. Fellmongering, tanning, &c. Wool-classers (greasy), Is. 3d. per hour; pullers, curers, pelt-fleshers, skinclassers, scudders, and painters, la. per hour ; head tanner, Is. ljd. per hour ; head roller-man, Is. per hour ; chrome-workers, grainers, and machine shavers, Is. OJd. per hour; soap, starch, candle, and oil workers, lid. per hour (if worked not less than six months at trade); night-watchman, 50s. per week of seven .shifts of 11 hours each; general labourers and casual hands, 10-|d. per hour ; youths, 12s. 6d. to 17s. 6d. per week up to 18 years of age, over 18 years and up to 21 years of age 5d. to 7fd. per hour. Hours of labour, 48 per week Beamsmen —Journeymen, Is. OJd. per hour; improvers, lOJd. per hour; apprentices, three years, 20s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week Pullers, 9d. to 10d. per dozen; learners, lOJd. to Is. per hour, according to age ; Manawatu Freezing-works employees (Long burn) — Rates respectively: Pullers, 6d. to 7d. per dozen; woolwashers, Is per hour; painters, Is. per hour ; trimmers, 11 Jd. per hour ; dollymen, Is. to Is. ljd. per hour; skin - truck, lOJd. per hour ; piepickers, 7s. per day; green hands, lOJd. per hour ; wool-dryers, Is. per hour; wool-wringers, Is. per hour; pelt-washers, lljd. to Is. per 100; wool-pressing, Is. per bale; fleshing, 2Jd. per dozen; scudders, Is. per hour; pelt-curer, Is. per hour ; trollyman, Is. per hour ; benchman, lOJd. per hour ; kidney-boy, if man, 7s. per day ; if boy, 12s. 6d. to 35s. per week (from 14 to 21 years of age); paunch-cutter, lljd. per hour ; foreman, Is. per hour ; wheels, lOJd. per hour ; skins - examiner, Is. per hour; cooling-room,

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Trades. Northern Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Fellmongering, &o. — contd. lOJd. per hour ; grader, Is. per hour ; freezing-chamber hands, Is. 3d. per hour ; loading-out, Is. 3d. to Is. 6d. per hour; firemen, 56s. per week; greaser, 56s. per week of 56 hours ; bone-mill, lljd. per hour; tallowshed, lOJd. ; offal-trolly, Is. per hour; night-watchman, 50s. per week ; general hands not enumerated, lOJd. per hour ; boys and youths, from 12s. to 35s. per week according to age. Hours of labour, 48 per week Hawke's Bay. —Slaughterhouse assistants —Boners, Is. 3d. per hour; cooling-floor and guthouse hands, and general labourers not otherwise specified, lljd. per hour; meat-classer, Is. 3d. per hour (including Sundaywork) Fellmongery —Pullers, 4s. 6d. per hundred skins; painters, fleshers, scudders, wool - driers, all dolly - men, wool - scourers, trimmers, wringers, and woolpressers, Is. per hour; pelt-classer, Is. 3d. per hour ; general floor hands, other labourers, and piece or pie men, lljd. per hour; freezing-chamber hands, Is. 3d. per hour; fat-house hands, lljd. per hour ; manure hands, Is. per hour; storeman, 55s. per week; first hand, 30s. per week; other hands, 25s. per week Tinsmith— Cutting 1 lb. to 6 lb. tins, 4d. to 7d. per 100; making 1 lb. to 6 lb. tins, 2s. 4d. to 3s. 6d. per 100 ; topping 1 lb. to 6 lb. tins, Is. 5d. to 2s. Id. per 100 \ i Preserving department —First assistant, Is. 2d. per hour; other hands, lljd. per hour; night-watchman, 7s. 6d. per night of twelve hours Engine-room and stokehole — Second engineer, 80s. per week ; third engineer, 70s. per week; greasers and firemen, 8s. per day (including Sundays and holidays, if required): general labourers, 1 1 Jd. per hour

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Fellmongering, dfcc— confei. Fitter, Is. 3d. per hour ; fitter's assistant, Is. OJd. per hour ; blacksmith, Is. 3d. per hour; blacksmith's assistant, Is. OJd. per hour; carpenters and coopers, Is. 3d. per hour; painters, Is. 3d. per hour ; carters and shunters, 48s. per week ; general labourers not otherwise specified, lOJd. per hour; ccok, 50s. per week of seven days ; youths, 15s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 8 per day Felt-hat making .. Journeymen, 60s. per week ; apprentices, 5 years, 8s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week. Fish-curing Fish-ourers, 45s. per week. Hours of labour, 50 per week. Flax-milling Feeders, Is. 3d. per hour ; bench-loaders and catchers, Is. Id. ; washers, Is. ; head paddockers, Is. l|d. ; assistant paddockers, sorters, and shakers, Is. ; rouseabouts, lOJd. ; drivers, 46s. per week ; stripper - keepers, 2s. 6d. per day in addition to ordinary wages; scutchers, 28s. per ton ; youths, 15s. to 35s. per week according to age. Hours of work, 48 per week. Flour-milling .. ■ Roller-man or shift-miller, oatmeal and barley millers, Is. Id. per hour; purifier, lOJd. per hour ; smutter-man, Is. per hour ; assistant smutter-man, lid. per hour; kiln-man, lid. per hour; storeman, Is. ljd. per hour ; assistant storeman, lOJd. per hour; packermen, 10|d. per hour ; engineer, Is 2d. per hour ; engine-drivers, Is. per hour ; boys, 10s. to 36s per week; bagprinting foreman, Is. per hour ; others, lOJd. ; casual labour in store, Is. per hour. Hours of labour, 48 per week Roller-man or shift-miller, Is. Id. per hour; oatmeal and barley miller, Is. Id. per hour ; purifier, Is. per hour; smutter-man, Is. per hour; assistant smutter-man, lid. per hour; kiln-man, Is. per hour: head storeman, Is. ljd. per hour; assistant storeman, Is. per hour ; packer-man, Is. per hour; engine-drivers, Is. to Is. 3d. per hour ;. boys, 10s. to 36s. per week ; casual labour and graincarriers in store, Is. per hour. Hours of labour, 8 per day Stokers, 9s. 3d. per shift of eight hours.. Rates of pay and hours of labour same as Northern Industrial District. Stokers, 10s. per shift of 8 hours. Gas and coke manufacturing Leading stoker, 10s. 6d. per shift of 8 hours; ordinary stoker, 9s. 9d. per shift of 8 hours Wanganui. —Leading stoker, 10s. per shift of 8 hours; ordinary stoker, 9s. 6d. per shift of 8 hours Assistants. —Age 23 years and over, 45s. per week ; age 22 to 23 years, 42s. per week; age 21 to 22 years, 40s. per week; age 20 to 21 years, 35s. per week; age 19 to 20 years, 30s. per Grocers' assistants Age 23 years and over, 45s. per week; 22 to 23 years, 42s. per week; 21 to 22 years, 40s. per week; 20 to 21 years, 35s. per week; 19 to 20 years, 30s. per week; 18 to 19 years, 25s. per Weekly wages, same as Northern District. Hours of labour : Assistants, 52 per week : carters, 47|- per week Weekly wages and hours of labour same as Northern District.

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Trades. Northern Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Grocers' assistants — contd. week ; 17 to 18 years, 20s. per week ; 16 to 17 years, 15s. per week ; 15 to 16 years, 10s. per week; carters driving one horse 42s., driving two horses 46s. per week. Hours of labour: Assistants 53, carters 47J hours per week week; age 18 to 19 years, 25s. per week; age 17 to 18 years, 20s. per week ; age 16 to 17 years, 15s. per week ; age 15 to Hi years, 10s. per week Drivers (over 23 years of age and when solely employed as such). —For driving and attending one horse, 47s. per week ; for driving and attending two or more horses, ols. per week ; drivers of one horse and attending to that one and a change horse, 48s. per week; under 23 years of age and down to 16 years, same wages as paid to assistants under 23 years according to scale. Hours of labour: Assistants, 52 per week; drivers, 47J per week _ i _ Gum-workers Hairdressers and tobacconists' assistants Sorters, Is. per hour; learners, 9d. per hour for twelve months ; casual labour, Is. OJd per hour. Hours of labour, 47 per week. Journeymen, 48s. per week ; apprentices, five years, 7s. 6d. to 32s. 6d. per week, i Casual labour, long days, 12s. 6d. per day ; other days, except Wednesday, 10s. per day ; if worker detained on Wednesday after statutory closing- j hour to be paid 12s. 6d. for day. Hours of labour, 52 per week Journeymen, 50s. per week; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 53 per week Journeymen, 50s. per week ; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 30s. per of labour, 52 per week. Hosiery-manufacturing Beginners, 7s. per week, rising at sixmonthly intervals for three years to 20s. per week Same rate of wages as Canterbury. Ironworkers (iron-rolling mills), Burnside Forge-rolls — forge-roller, Is. per ton; catcher, 3d. per ton; hooker-up, 7d. per ton; dragger-away, 7d. per ton: finished - iron rollers — head roller, Is. 6d. per ton ; bolter-up and bolterdown, Is. 3d. per ton: furnacemen — finished-iron furnacemen, 5s. per ton, or Is. 3d. per hour ; ball-furnace men, 4s. 3d. per ton ; furnace under-hands, lOJd. per hour : shearmen, finishediron cutter- down, Is. to Is. ljd. per hour ; catcher, scrapcutter, and yardmen, Is. per hour ; engine and hammer drivers, 10s. per eight-hour shift; firemen at boilers, 8s. per eight-hour shift.

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Manure-manufacturing Adult minimum wage, lljd. per hour. Hours of labour, 48 per week .our. Workers employed in and about manureworks, tallow-works, oleo-works, and yard and general labourers, lljd. per hour. Hours of labour, 8 per day Adult minimum wage, lljd. per hour. Hours of labour, 48 per week. .our. Match-manufacturing Meat freezing and preserving Poverty Bay Works. —Slaughtermen for sheep and lambs for freezing, 23s. per 100; others, 18s. to 20s. per 100; rams, 33s. 4d. per 100 ; bullocks, 2s. each; pigs, Is. each; other hands, 7s. to 8s. 6d. per day ; boys, 14 to 21 years, 12s. to 35s. per week according to age. Hours of labour, 8 per day See Wax-vestas manufacturing. Wanganwi. —Slaughtermen for sheep and lambs for freezing, 23s. per hundred ; rams and rigs, double rates ; lambs that require back-sets, double rates ; sheep and lambs that are dead when brought to works, Is. each; cattle, 2e. each ; pigs, Is. each ; calves (up to 1001b.) Is. each, (over 1001b.) Is. 6d. each. Hours of labour not stated Slaughtermen —Same as Otago and Southland. Hours of labour, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meat-preserving —Rates of wages from 7s. 6d. to 8s. 6d. per day ; youths, from 12s. to 35s. per week according to age. Hours of labour, 48 per week Slaughtermen — (Local abattoirs) : Bates of wages 50s. to 60s. per week ; casuals, 10 per cent, on above rates ; boys and youths, 12s. to 35s. per week according to age. Hours of labour, 48 per week. Slaughtermen —(Freezers export) : Shop sheep (piecework), 25s. per 100 ; freezing sheep and lambs, 23s. per 100; others, 18s. to 20s. per 100 ; pigs, 9d. to Is. each ; bullocks, 2s. each ; calves, Is. each; rams, 4d. each. Hours of labour, 48 per week. Metal - working (including boilermaking) Assistants, strikers, and yardmen, Is. per hour; tank-workers, stokehold- workers, and all work below the main deck (inside or outside), Is. 2d. per hour ; boys and youths, 7s. 6d. to 32s. 6d. per week according to age. Hours of labour, 48 per week Strikers, labourers, yardmen, and fettlers, Is. per hour ; machinists, Is. Ofd. per hour ; holders-up on watertight work, furnacing and flanging and boilerwork, Is. ljd. per hour ; if employed on dock or slip work, Is. 2d. per hour and Is. per day extra as " dirt " money ; annealing furnacemen, when firing-up, Is. l£d. per hour ; youths up to 21 years of age, 10s. to 40s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week. Paper-milling Malaura. — Mach ne-men, Is. 2d. per hour; machine-men's assistants, 8Jd. per hour; beatermen, Is. 2d. per hour; beatermen's assistants, 9Jd. per hour; engine-drivers, Is. ljd. per hour; firemen, Is. per hour; boilermen, per hour; choppermen, lljd. per hour; choppermen's assistants, 9d. per hour; first glazier, 10d. per hour ; second glazier, 8d. per hour; cuttermen, Is. per hour; first finisher, Is. per hour ; second finisher, I If d. per hour ; third finisher, 9Jd. per hour ; baler, per hour ; yardmen, lOJd. per hour; night-watchmen, Is. per hour; man in charge of rag-shed, I1 Jd. per hour; man in charge of bagroom, 60s. per week ; boy in bag-room, 20s. per week ; carters, 46s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week for shiftmen, and 45 per week for other workers.

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Trade*. Northern Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Plumbers and gasfitters Competent journeymen, Is. 4d. per hour ; apprentices, six years, 6s. to 32s. 6d. per week. Hours of labour, 44 per week Competent workmen, Is. 4d. and Is. 5d. per hour ; improvers, Is. 3d. per hour. Apprentices, six years, 7s. to 32s. 6d. per week. Hours of labour, 45 per week See Saddle and Harness Making. Competent plumbers and gasfitters, Is. 4d. per hour : other journeymen, Is. ljd. per hour; apprentices, six years, 5s. to 32s. 6d. per week. Hours of labour, 8 per day Journeymen, Is. 3d. and Is. per hour; apprentices, six years, 5s. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 44 per week. Portmanteau and leathergoods making Printing Auckland. —Linotype-operators, day 70s., night 76s. per week, cr Is. 8d. and Is. IOd. per hour, the day's work to consist of not more than 7 hours ; piecework, 3d. per thousand with fat, and 3Jd. per thousand without fat; probationers, day 50s., night 56s. per week of 42 hours, or 1 s. 6d. and Is. 9d. per hour ; apprentices (male or female), six years, 5s. to 30s. per week (when working at machine, 2s. 6d. per week extra) ; monotype-keyboard operators, day 70s., night 76s. per week ; probationers, same as linotype probationers ; monoline and simplex keyboard operators, day 60s., night 66s. per week; probationers, same as linotype probationers; compositors, day 65s., night 70s. per week ; piecework, day Is. Id., night Is. 2d. per thousand ens ; compositors employed less than three full consecutive work-ing-days, Is. 6d. per hour ; three consecutive working-days, but less than a week, lls. per day ; " house " work, day Is. 6d. per hour, night Is. 9d. per hour; apprentices (male or female), six years, 10s. to 40s. per week ; letter-press-machinists, 55s. per week; apprentices, six years, 10s. to 35s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week Gfisborne. —Linotype-operators, day 70s., night 76s. per week, or Is. 8d. and Is. IOd. per hour ; piecework, 3d. per thousand with fat, 3id. per thousand without fat; probationers, day 50s., night 56s. per week, or Is. 6d. to Is. 9d. per hour ; apprentices, six years, 10s. to 30s. per week (when working at machine, 2s. 6d. per week extra). Hours of labour, 42 per week Linotype and other machine operators, day 70s., night 76s. per week, the day's work to consist of not more than 7 hours ; compositors, day 65s., night 70s. per week of 48 hours ; apprentices, ; four years, os. to 30s. per week ; lithographic machinists, 60s. per week; letterpress-machinists, 50s. to 60s. per week ; apprentices, six years, 7s. 6d. to 37s. 6d. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week V - Linotype probationers, 50s. to 60s. per week, night 56s. to 66s. per week (when employed by the hour, Is. 6d. for day-work, and Is. 9d. for night-work); apprentices, four years, 10s. to 30s. per week, and 2s. 6d. per week in addition when working at machines. Hours of labour, 42 per week Lithographic machinists, 50s. per week of 48 hours; compositors, Is. 6d. to Is. 7£d. per hour on piecework; jobing or weekly stab hands, 60s. per week, or piecework ; apprentices, six|years, 5s. to 30s. per week ; operators on type-setting machines, 70s. to 76s. per week ; Saturday-night editions, 2s. 6d. per hour ; probationers, 50s. to 66s. per week, or Is. 6d. to Is. 9d. per hour. Hours of labour, 42 per week. [Note. —See also Cardboard-box makers.] Linotype and monotype operators, 70s. per week for day-work, and 76s. per week for night-work, or Is. 8d. and Is. 10d. per hour respectively by timework ; bulk hands and correctors, 65s. per week for day-work, and 70s. per week for night - work ; second stone hands, 70s. per week for day-work, and 75s. per week for night-work ; casual bulk hands, night-work, Iβ. 9d. per hour: probationers, day - work 50s. to 60s. per week, night-work 56s. to 66s. per week, or Is. 6d. and Is. 9d. per hour respectively if employed by the hour ; apprentices, machine period, second to sixth year, 15s. to 35s. per week ; monoline - operators, for day-work 66s. per week, for night-work 72s. per week j probationers, 50s. to 60s. per week for day-work, and 56s. to 66s. per week for night-work. Hours of labour, 42 per week. Type-setting compositors, day-work 65s. per week, night-work 70s. per week; apprentices, six years, 10s. to 40s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week. Letterpress-machinists, 55s. per week; apprentices, six years, 10s. to 3os. pei week.

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Range and cooking - stove manufacturing Range fitters and polishers, Is. 3d. per | hour; body-fitters and machinists, Is. Id. per hour; boys, six years, 7s. 6d. to 36s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week Same as Canterbury, except apprentices, five years, 7s. 6d. to 30s. per week. Same as Canterbury, except apprentices, five years, 7s. 6d. to 30s. per week. Refreshment-room (tea-room Chefs, 35s. to 45s.; other cooks, 20s. Where four or more hands are employed and restaurant)'employees and 25s. per week ; waiters, 25s. per in kitchen, chef 65s., second 45s., week. Hours of labour, 11 per day others 27s. 6d. ; where three hands are employed, chef 55s., second 35s., others 27s. 6d.; where two hands are employed, chef 50s., second 30s.; where one is emplo3 7 ed, male 45s., females, head cook 35s., others 22s. 6d.; kitchen and pantry hands, males 30s., females 22s. 6d.; waiters, 32s. 6d. ; waitresses, head waitress 27s. 6d., others 22s. 6d. Hours of labour, males 65, females 52 per week Chefs, 35s. to 45s.; other cooks, 20s. and 25s. per week ; waiters, 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 11 per day Where four or more hands are employed in kitchen, chef 65s., second 45s., others 27s. 6d. per week ; where three hands are employed, .chef 55s., second 35s., others 27s. 6d. per week ; where two hands are employed, chef 50s., second 30s. per week; where only one hand employed, male cook 45s., female cook 35s. per week; oysteropeners, 35s. per week ; kitchen and pantry hands, males 27s. 6d., females 20s. per week ; waiters, 32s. 6d. per week ; waitresses, head waitress 25s., others 20s. per week; probationers, 15s. per week. Casual labour: Restaurants — in kitchen, chefs 12s. 6d., others 7s. 6d. per day ; females, head cooks 7s. 6d., others 5s. per day; waiters and waitresses, 6s. per day. Oyster-saloons —males, chefs 12s. 6d., others 8s. per day; females, head cooks 7s. 6d., pthers 5s. per day; waiters, 8s. ; waitresses, 7s. per day. Tea-rooms, waitresses 5s. per day. Hours of labour: males 60, females 52 per week Same as Canterbury. Same as Canterbury. . Saddlery and harness making Journeymen, minimum wage, Is. pel Journeymen, minimum wage, is. per hour ; apprentices, five years, 5s. to hour ; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 25s. per week ; female stitchers, 7s. 6d. 25s. per week ; female stitchers, 7s 6d. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week per week Journeymen, 48s. per week ; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 25s. per week; female stitchers, 7s. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week Journeymen, 48s. per week ; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 25s. per week; female stitchers, 7e. 6d. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week. . Sail, tent, and flag manu- Journeymen, Is. l£d. per hour ; apprenfacturing tices, four years, 8s. to 20s. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week. Sausage-casing making .. .. Whakatu Agreement.— Classed, measurers, tank hands, and scrapers, Is. 2d. per hour; salters, lid. per hour; boys and youths, 20s. to 40s. per week according to age. Hours of labour, 48 per week. Wellington Agreement same as above.

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Trades. Northern Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Sawmilling .. .. Head - men at saw-benches, 8s. 4d. to 8s. 6d. ; tail-men, 7s. 6d.; head-men at drag-benches, 7s. 6d. to 8s. tail-men, 7s. to 7s. 6d. ; head-men at recutter saws, 8s. ; tail-men, 7s. 6d. ; men in charge of jigger-saws, 8s. 4d. ; loggetters, 7s. 6d. ; horse-drivers, 8s. ; engine-drivers, 8s. 6d. to 9s. ; head mill - carpenters, 10s., second 9s. ; machine-men. 7s. to 9s. ; engineers and titters, 9s. ; head-men on band-mills, 9s. ; others, 7s. 6d. to 8s. : all per day of eight hours. Hours of labour, 47 per week [ Benchmen, Is. 2d. to Is. 3d. per hour ; In Sawmills (town, country, and Ashbreakdown- men, Is. 2d. to Is. 3d. per burton). —First-class machinists, Is. 3d. hour; tailer-out, Is. 2d. per hour; j per hour; second-class machinists, machinists, Is. 2£d. to Is. 4d. per hour; Is. ljd. per hour; other machinists, yardmen, Is. 2d. per hour to 60s. per I over 21 years of age, Is. per hour ; week ; crosscutters, Is. Id. to Is. 2d. i first sawyer (town) Is. 3d. per hour, per hour; other labourers, Is. to Is. Id. | (country and Ashburton) Is. ljd. per per hour ; night-watchman (charge of hour ; other sawyers, Is. per hour ; one mill), 45s. per week; engine- tailers-out, if over 21 years of age, drivers, 9s. to 10s. per day ; fireman per hour ; engine-drivers, first - or driver with certificate, 8s. per day ; class, Is. 3d. per hour ; engine-drivers, boxmakers, Is. Id. per hour; youths, second class, Is. 1JW.. per hour; engine15s. to 35s. per week according to age. j drivers and firemen (without certifiHours of labour. 46 per week cate), Is. per hour ; youths (country and Ashburton), five years, 7s. 6d. to 30s. per week ; youths (as firemen), up to 20 years (Ashburton), 28s. ljd. to 32s. 9d. per week In timber or coal yards (town, country, and Ashburton). —Head yardman, 55s. per week ; order-man, 50s. per week ; other workers over 21 years of age (town) Is. per hour, (country and Ashburton) 42s. per week; casual labour (town) Is. ljd. per hour, (country and Ashburton) Is. per hour ; youths up to 21 years of age, 12s. 6d. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 45 per week Otago. — Sawyers, 8s. to 9s. per day; tailers-out, 7s. per day; machinists, 8s. to 10s. per day; youths, 10s. to 30s. per week ; head yardmen, 10s. per day ; other yardmen, 7s.; casuals, Is. per hour ; engine-drivers, 7s. 6d. to 10s. per day; wood-turners, 8s. 6d. : spoketumere, 8s.; spoke-finishers, 7s. 6d. ; butter-box makers, 7s.; sash and door makers, 8s. per day ; apprentices (woodturning), 5 years, 7s. 6d. to 30s. per week. Southland. —Breast -bench sawyer (two saws and top saw), 10s. 6d. per day; breast-bench sawyer (one saw), 10s. per day; breast-bench sawyer (no saws), 9s. per day : big-bench sawyer (bottom and top saws), 9s. 6d. pel day ; big-bench sawyer (no saws), 9s. per day; tailer-out, 9s. per day; first-class machinist, 10s. per day; second-class machinist, 9s. per day; engine-driver, first class, 10s. per day ; engine-driver, second class, 9s. per day ; hauling-engine driver, under 20 years of age, 6s. per day ; locomotive-drivers, 10s. per day ; bushmen, shoemen, and stokers, 9s. per day; second-class bushmen or trackers, 8s. per day; log-trolly men, 9s. per day; timbertroUy men, 8s. per day; tramwaymen, 8s. per day ; slabmen, assistant benchmen, yard-workers, and other unskilled labourers, 8s. per day ; yardmen, £10 10s. per calendar month ; bul-lock-drivers, £10 per calendar month ; boys, from 16 years of age, 4s. (id. to 8s. per day. Hours of labour, 48 per week. First-class boilermakers, Is. 4Jd. per hour ; ordinary boilermakers, Is. 3d. per hour; riveting, caulking, punching, plating, and repairing, Is. 3d. per hour ; apprentices, five years, 8s. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week. Shipbuilding, boilermaking, Shipwrights, Is. 3d. per hour; boat-iron-bridge building builders, Is. 2d. per hour ; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week First-class boilermakers, Is. 4|d. per hour ; ordinary boilermakers, Is. 3d. per hour; boilermakers' assistants, Is. l|d. per hour; apprentices, six years, 8s. to 36s. per week. Hours of abour, 47 per week First-class boilermakers, Is. 4|d. per hour ; ordinary boilermakers, Is. 3d. per hour ; other workers, Is. per hour; apprentices, five years, 8s. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week

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Slaughtering Auckland (for export), same as Poverty All sheep and lambs, 23s. per 100 ; rams, Slaughtermen (Christohuroh abattoirs) — Bay (under Meat-freezing) 5d. each ; cattle, 2s. each; pigs, Is. Rate of wages, 65s. per week; casual Auckland (for local consumption): Sheep each ; calves, Is. each. Hours of slaughtermen to be paid at the rate of and lambs, 23s. to 25s. per 100 ; rams, labour, 48 per week 15s. per day of eight hours. Hours of 5d. per head ; bullocks, 2s. each ; pigs, labour, 48 per week. Is. to Is. 6d. each ; calves, Is. to Is. 6d. Slaughtermen's assistants —Rateof wages, each ; gutmen, 45s. per week. Hours 7s. 6d. per day ; boys and youths, 12s. of labour, 48 per week to 35s. per week according to age. Hours of labour, 48 per week. See Fellmongers, &c. Quarrymen, spallers, feeders, truckers, .. All quarrymen, minimum of Is. per hour ; and fillers, lljd. per hour ; men squar- men squaring stone, Is. 3d. per hour; ing stone to measurement, Is. ljd. youths, 17 to 21 years, 15s. to 36s. per hour. Hours of labour, 48 per per week. Hours of labour, 46 per week week. Soap-boiling Stone-crushing and quarrying Stonemasons Journeymen, Is. 6d. per hour ; appren- Journeymen, Is. 8d. per hour ; appren- Journeymen, Is. 6d. per hour ; apprentices, five years, 7s. 6d. to 27s. 6d. per tices, five years, 10s. to 30s. per week. tices, five years, 7s. 6d. to 27s. 6d. per week. Hours of labour, 44 per week Hours of labour, 45 per week week. Hours of labour, 44 per week. Firemen, 54s. ; trimmers, 42s. ; liquorrunners, 54s. ; char-emptiers and levellers, 48s. ; pan-men, 60s. ; centrifugal driers, 48s. ; centrifugal scoopers, 45s. ; packing-store, 45s. to 48s. ; labourers, 42s. ; boys, 16 to 21 years, 12s. 6d. to 30s. : all per week of 48 hours. i Sugar-refining « Minimum wage, journeymen, 55s. per week; pieceworkers, Is. per hour and as per log; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week. Tailoring— Tailors Minimum wage to journeymen, in- Journeymen tailors and pressers (other Minimum wage, journeymen and pressers, eluding pressers (pieceworkers as per than pieceworkers), 55s. per week; 55s. per week; pieceworkers, minilog), 50s. per week; apprentices, five piecework, as per log; apprentices mum wages —males Is., females 8d. years, 5s. to 25s. per week. Hours of (male), five years, 5s. to 30s. per week. per hour, and as per log ; apprentices labour, 48 per week Hours of labour, 48 per week (male), five years, 5s. to 30s., (female), four years, 5s. to 20s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week Timework, 8d. per hour ; coat hands, Canterbury award applies in this district Journeywomen, 25s. per week; im25s. and 30s. per week ; vest and provers, 15s. to 20s. per week ; pressers, trouser hands, 21s. to 30s. per week; 50s. to 55s. per week; apprentices, machinists, 17s. 6d. to 30s. per week; two years, coat-making, 5s. to 22s. 6d. apprentices, four years, 5s. to 20s. per per week ; vest and trouser making, week. Hours of labour, 45 per week four years, 5s. to 22s. 6d. per week ; waterproof hands, 5s. to 22s. 6d. per week ; pressers' apprentices, two years, 20s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 45 per week See Fellmongering .. See Fellmongering. Tailoring —Tailoresses Canterbury award applies in this districtTanning Tinsmithing and coppersmithing Journeymen, 10s. per day of 8J hours; Journeymen, Is. l|d. per hour ; appren- Coppersmiths, black-iron workers, and general hands, 8s. 6d. per day ; ap- tices, five years, 5s. to 30s. per week. tinsmiths, 9s. 6d. per day of 8 hours ; prentices, five years, 7s. 6d. to 30s. Hours of labour, 48 per week galvanisers, 11s. per day of 8 hours; per week. Hours of labour, 47 per machinists, 9s. per day of 8 hours ; week apprentices, five years, 7s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week Journeymen, Is. 2Jd. per hour; apprentices, six years, 7s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week.

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Trades. Northern Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Waterproof - clothing manufacturing Wax-vestas manufacturing See Tailoresses. Piecework —Plains, 3d. per gross of 144 boxes ; No. 4 tins, Is. per gross ; No. 10 tins, 2s. per gross ; No. 12 cardboard, 6d. per gross; filling frames on machine, 3Jd. per rack of 16 frames, average of 68 boards to the frame. Hours of labour, 45 per week. Woollen-milling .. Minimum rate for wages hands —Woolsorters, 50s. ; wool-scourers, 42s. ; dye-house, teasing, carding hands, 42s. ; spinners, 44s. ; feeders and piecers, 16 to 22 years, 25s. to 42s. ; milling-room, finishing-room, press and stock room hands, 42s. ; tuners, 45s. to 56s. ; warpers, 56s. ; patternweavers, 45s. ; labourers, 42s. ; enginedrivers, 54s. ; firemen, 48s. ; greasers, 42s. ; carpenters, 60s. ; girls, first year 8s., second year 11s., third year 14s. ; youths, 14 to 22 years of age, 8s. to 35s. : all at per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week.

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Branches of Trade. Total Number of Employees w,, m hpr (excluding receMns Number Number Under-rate Minimiirn Waep receivinj! from receiving from Workers and Minimum Wage. Young Persons). NumDer receiving Percentage receiving mor< ; than Minimum. Bacon-curing. Award rate, 55/ per week. 55/6 to 60/. Over 60/. 5 .. .. 3 2 100 Over 60/. 2 Basketwure-manufacturing and Wickerwork. Award rate, 50/11 per week. 51/ to 55/. Over 55/. 27 3 .. • 22 2 88 Boot-manufacturing. Award rate, 45/ per week. 45/6 to 50/. 51/ to 55/. Over 55/. 425 144 205 50 26 60 Brewing and Malting. Award rate, 46/ per week. 47/ to 50/. 51/ to 55/. Over 55/. Brewing, malting, &o. 62 18 23 8 13 70 Bottling department (award rate, 81 51 8 9 13 37 42/ per week) Total .. .. .v 143 69 31 17 20 51 Cabinetmaking and Upholstering. 64/ to 67/6. 68/ to 75/. Over 75/. Machinists (award rate, 03/ per 7 4 3 .. .. 42 week) 6')/ to 63/. 64/ to 68/6. Over 88/6. Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, &c. 162 10 116 25 11 03 (award rate, 58/9 per week) Total .. .. .. 169 14 119 25 11 91 Carpentry and Joinery (Factoiy). Award rate, 55/ per week. 55/6 to 60/. 61/ to 65/. Over 66/. 114 22 69 13 10 80 Coachbuilding. Award rate, 54/10 per week. 55/ to 58/6. 59/ to 65/. Over 65/. 93 32 18 38 5 65£ Coopering. Award rate, 52/ per week. » 52/6 53/ to 55/. Over 55/. 15 4 1 6 4 73 Engineering. 65/ to 70/. 71/ to 75/. Over 75/. Fitters, turners, blacksmiths, &c. 85 29 41 6 9 05 (award rate, 64/8 per week) 59/ to 65/. 66/ to 70/. Over 70/. Moulders, &c. (award rate, 58/9 159 47 87 15 10 70 per week) Total .. .. .. 244 76 128 21 19 68 Fish-curing. Award rate, 45/ per week. 46/ to 50/. 51/ to 55/. Over 55/. 19 15 2 2 21 Gum-workers. Award rate, 47/ per week. 46/ to 50/. 51/ t<) 55/. ' Over 55/. 78 51 9 4 I 14 34 Monumental Masonry. Award rate, 66/ per week. 70/. ~ 8 6 .... 2 25

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Branches of Trade. Total Number Young Persona). I Number receiving from Number receiving Percentage receiving more than Minimum. Plumbing. Award rate, 47/ and 54/10 per week. 4"/. 5J/10. 55/ to 57/6. 58/ to 63/. Over 63/. 104 30 6 I 35 24 10 00 Printing. OB/. 72/. 07/ to 72/. 73/ to 80/. Over SO/. Linotype and other maohinists 80 , 28 14 7 5 6 30 (award rate, 00/ and 72/ per i week 61/ to 05/. 60/ to 70/. Over 70/. Compositors (award rate, 60/ per HI 02 i 5 7 7 23 week) Total .. .. .. 141* 104 12 12 13 26 * Also 0i> employees, Including artiste and designers, engravers, lithographers, stereotypics, ami paper-rulers, whose wages cannot be compared. Saddle and Harness Making. Award rate, 48/ per week. 49/ to 55/. 56/ to 60/. Over 60/. 94 45 37 10 2 52 Sail, Tent, &c., Making. Award rate, 52/11 per week. 53/ to 58/6. 59/ to (15/. Over 05/. 16 1 8 7 .. 93 Sawmilling. 51/ to 55/. 56/ to 60/. Over 60/. Sawyers (award rate, 50/ per 26 4 12 7 3 84J week) 42/. 54/. 43/ to 47/0. 48/ to 55/. Over 56/. Machinists (award rate, 42/ and 68 19 4 i 18 11 16 66 54/ per week) 51/. 54/. 52/ to 55/. 56/ to 00/. Over 60/. Engine-drivers (award grates, 51/ 17 3 4 .. 8 2 58 and 54/ per week) 03/ to 70/. 71/ to 75/. Over 75/. Sash and door hands—joiners 8 .. -4 .. 4 100 (award rate, 55/ per week) Total .. .. .. 110 34 34 26 25 71£ Stone-orushlng, &c. Award rate, 46/ per week. 47/ to 50/. 51/ to 55/. Over 55/. 13 .. 10 .. 3 100 Sugar-refining. 55/ to DO/. 61/ to 65. . Over 65/. Engineers and geneial hands 74 4 39 13 18 94 (award rate, 54/ per week) 43/ to 48/. 49/ to 55/. ' Over 55/. Labourers (award rate, 42/ per 147 77 49 21 .. 47 week) Total .. .. .. 221 81 88 34 18 63 Tailoring (including Factory-made Clothing). 51/ to 65/. 66/ to 00/. Over 60/. Male workers (award rate, 50/ i 228 81 47 49 51 ' 64 per week) 31/ to 35/. 36/ to 40/. Over 40/. i'emale workers (award rate, 25/ 175 132 34 7 2 24| to 30/ per week) Total .. .. .. 403 213 81 56 53 47

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iTJMMAKY OF ABOVE 'eades. Total Number of Employees (excluding Cinder-rate Workers and Young Persons). Number receiving Minimum Bate. Number receiving in Excess of the Minimum Kate. Percentage receiving in Excess of the Minimum. 2,451 949 1,502 61J 949 1,502 61i In the following trades the wages are difficult to compare : Boatbuilding; biead and pastry baking ; brick, tile, and (lottery making; butchers' small-goods making; flour-milling; fellmongering and meat-freezing. WELLINGTON CITY. Total Number of Employees dumber Percentage RraiK-hea nf Trad.. (excluding receivini! Number Number Number receiving more Branches of Trade. Under-rate Mi j™L receiving from receiving from receiving than Workers and Mmlmum Wa « e - Minimum. Young Persons). Number receiving linimum Wage. Number Number receiving from receiving from Number receiving Percentage receiving more than Minimum. Bootmakiug. Award rate, 45/ per 45-hour week. 50/ to 55/. 60/ and over. Out-sole and'rough-stuff cutters 9,2 .. 4 3 77| Benehmen *...... 60 6 .. 44 10 90 Clickers ...... 26 5 .. 16 5 80 Machinists (mostly females; no 3 2 .. .. 1 33} award) Pump and welt hands.. .. 2 .. .. 1 1 100 *Sizers .. .. .. 1 1 Finishers ...... 27 4 .. 18 5 85 ♦Packers and show-room hands 6 2 .. . \, 4 66f General hands .... 17 2 .. 11 4 88 ♦Repairers .. .. .. 49 5 .. 33 11 89 Grand total .. .. 200 29 .. X27 44 85J 60/ and over. 3 10 5 1 1 5 4 4 11 77| 90 80 33} 100 85 66f 88 89 * Not specified in award; but shown for purposes of comparison. Bottling. Award rate, 50/ per week. 50/ to 55/. *5/to60/and I 4 1 1 I 2 75 Cabinetmaking., (13/ to 66/. e6 / 70/ and General hands (award rate, 00/4J 125 55 .. 58 12 50 per 46-hour week) Polishers (award rate, 57/0 per 15 3 .. 12 .. 80 46-hour week) Joiners (award rate, 00/ per week) 9 9 Machinists (award rato, 60/4J per 11 2 .. 8 1 81 week) Upholsterers (ditto) .... 40 16 .. 19 5 60 Grand total .... 200 85 .. 97 18 57* Carpentry and Joinery. Award rate, 00/ for 45-hour week. 60/ to 65/. M / anrt 140 87 I 24 L 29 I 38 Ooaohbuilding. Award rate, 60/ per 48-hour week. 60/ to 65/. li5/ " lld 66 I 44 .. 7 I Iβ' 33} Coopering. Award rate, 53/8 per 46-hour week. 55/ to 60/. Over 60/. 13 1 .. 8 4 92

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Branches of Trade. f i Total Number of Employees w,, m r,er (excluding recXina Number Number '■"<><;"■;'« Minimum Wage, reiving from receiving from Young Persons). Xurrhor receiving Percentage vv<.-( iving more ti an Minimum. Flax-milling (Wellington district). 00/ tu 70/. 7 °/ *£{ a " d Feedeis (award wage, 60/ per 48- 20 15 | .. 5 j 25 hour week) NH 52/ to 60/. Bench loaders and catchers (award 36 33 .. 3 .. 83 wage, 52/ per 48-hour week) 50/ to 55/. 55/ to 66/ and Washers, assistant paddockers, 88 68 .. 20 .. 22 sorters and shakers, and other labourers (fly-boys, towmen, &c), (award wage, 48/ per 48hour week) *Head paddockers (award wage, 6 6 54/ per 48-hour week) 42/ to 48/. Rouseabouts (award rate, 42/ per 13 6 .. 7 .. 54 week) 46/ to 55/. Drivers (award rate, 46/per week) 19 9 .. 10 .. 52 10/ to 12/6 per Over 12/6 per day. day. Engine-drivers (award rate, 8/ to i 17 14 .. 2 1 17J 10/ pei day—48-hour week) Grand total .. .. 199f 151 .. 42 6 24 I I I I I * Paddocking mostly done by piecework or contract. jAjso 444 employees in 4U mills (including scutchers, tlux-cutter.s, &c, win are employed by contract, and whose wages canaot be compared. Iron and Brass Moulders. Award rate, 52/10J per 47-hour week. 53/ to 60/. Over 60/ 48 2 .. 21 25 96 Plumbers. Award rate, 63/9 and 60/ per 45-hour week. At 63/9. At 60/. 60/ to 70/. Over 70/. ( .. 92 I 46 28 16 2 19 Printing Trades. At 6.V. At. 70/. 65/ to 75/. 75/ aJ,d Compositors (award rate: day | 54 21 11 .. 10 12 40 hands 65/, night hands 70/ per week) At 70/. At 76/. 70/ to 80/. Over 80/. Linotype operators (award rate: | 46 8 10 .. 27 1 60 day hands 70/, night hands 76/ i per week) * 61/ to 85/. eS/t0 J^ ana Machinists — letterpress (award 33 13 .. 11 9 60 rate, 60/ per week) Lithographic machinists (award 10 2 .. 1 7 80 rate, 60/ per week) Bookbinders and paper-rulers 21 11 .. 6 4 47J (award rate, week) Total .. .. ..I 164* 76 .. 55 33 53| * Also 77 employees (including stereotypers, artists, engravers, process hands, and publishing hands) whose wages cannot be compared. i Saddle and Harness Making. Award rate, 48/ per 48-hour week. -.0/ to 55/ h '>l *" m ' and 00/ to «/■ over . ; i .. 64 41 .. 10 13 36 Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making. Machinists (flrst-olaes 61/4, second- 21 10 4 .. 3 4 33$ class 55/7 per 46-hour week) 54/ to 60/. Over 60/. Sawyers (first-class 57/6, second- 6 1 .. 3 2 83J class 53/8 per 46-hour week)

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Branches of Trade Total Number of Employees ir lim w. (excluding SSvlmi Number Number WorSjand Mini ™ ra «W»- "**** Young Persons). I Number receiving Percentage receiving more ; than .Minimum. I Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making— continued. 54/ to 60/ At 60/ (Second-elnM). Engine-drivers (48/ to 60/ per 6 5 .. 1 .. 165 week—first-class, 60/ ; secondclass, 54/ ; third-class, 48/) 48/ to 55/. 55 / *° and Yardmen and labourers — head (41 at 46/ j yardman, 60/; yardman, 53/8 ; 63 - ! 3 at 53/8I 12 4 25 'labourers, 46/ " ( 3 at 60/ I 60/to 65/. 65/f0 ™/. a,1<l Sash and door makers (60/ per 76 57 I 6 13 25 week) • Total .. .. .. 172* 124 .. 25 23 28 * Also 41 employees in (our factories whose wages cannot be compared. Tailoring and Clothing-manufacturing. Male workers, award rate 55/ per week; also piecework rates. 66 bo 85/. Over 65/- " ♦Cutters and foremen .. .. I 25 2 .. j 9 14 92 Trousers and vest hands .. ! 11 6 .. - 5 .. 45 Pressers ...... 24 15 .. 8 1 37£ Ladies' tailors .... 13 2 .. S 6 84 Coat hands .. .. .. 113 22 .. 69 22 80 General hands .. .. 45 12 .. 22 11 73.', Machinists .. .. .. 2 I .. .. 1 1 100 • Not provided for in Award, but shown for purposes of comparison. Kemalo workers, award rate 25/ per week ; also piecework rates. 2(1/ to 35/. Over 35/. Machinists .. .. 109 28 .. 78 ' 3 74 Trousers and vest hands .. j 158 34 .. 122 2 78 Coat hands ...... 44 5 .. 34 5 90 Ladies' tailoring .... 40 6 .. 24 10 85 General hands .... 77 16 .. 59 2 80 Total .. .. .. 661 148 .. 436 77 77 Tinsmithing. Award rate, 54/ per week. sy to «■;/. over ey. 39 12 .. 25 2 79 SUMMABY OF ABOVE TSADES. Total Number of Employees (excluding Under-rate Workers and Young Persons). Number receiving Minimum Wage. Number receiving in Excess of the Minimum Wagi Percentage receiving in Excess of the Minimum. 2,062 875 1,187 57£ 2,062 Trades in which the wages are difficult to compare : Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing, bacon-curing, blacksmithing and farriery, brass-founding, bread and pastry baking, brickmaking, butchers' small-goods making, engineering, fellmongering, gas-manufacturing, meat-freezing, wax-vesta manufacturing. CHRISTCHUKCH CITY. Total Number of Employees „ b Percentage RmTK-lii... of Tmrld (excluding : . . ' Number Number Number receiving more Branches oi irade. Under-rate I... '•"■""Sf.™ receiving from receiving from receiving than Workers and Mmimum W*gfi. Minimum. Young persons). Basket and Wickerware Manufacturing. Award rate, 51/4 per 44-hour week. 52/ to en/. Over 60/. 13 j 10 .. 3 I 23

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Branches of Tr«de. Total Number isssr ~ M Min=^ g e. -iv,n g from Young Pereoni). Number receiving from Number receiving Percentage receiving more than Minimum. Boot-manufacturing. Award rate for male operatives in all branches, 45/ per week. 46/ to 55/. Over 55/. Out-sole and rough-stuff cutters 21 6 .. 13 2 71 Clickers ...... 61 13 .. 36 12 784 Benchmen .. .. .. 120 33 .. 74 13 72 J Finishers ...... 58 10 .. 42 6 82 Pump and welt hands.... 22 2 .. 14 6 90 ♦Fitters and table hands .. 1 .. .. .. 1 100 ♦Sizera .. .. .. 2 2 Machinists ...... 4 1 .. 1 2 75 * Packers and show-room hands (i 1 .. 3 2 83 General hands in larger factories (ili 11 .. 36 19 83 General hands and repairers in 88 2(i .. 59 3 74 smaller factories N Award rate for female operatives, 25/ per week. 26/ t<1 85/. Over 35/. Machinists .. .. .. I 99 56 .. 42 1 43 ♦Fitters and table hands .. 29 19 .. 10 .. 34 ♦Sizers .. .. .. 3 3 General hands in larger factories 22 19 .. 3 .. 13 General hands and repairers in 20 8 .. 12 .. 60 smaller factories Total .. .. .. 622 210 .. 345 67 66 l_ : i i * Not specified in Award, but shown here for purposes of comparison. Brick, Tile, &c, Makers. Award rate, 1/ per hour, or 48/ per 48-hour week. 48/ to 55/. Over 55/. 132 83 .. 26 23 37 Cabinetmaking and Upholstering. Award rate, 55/ per week. 511/ to HO/. Over 6(1/. Cabinetmaking, general hands .. 149 67 .. 41 41 55 Machinists ...... 7 4 .. .. 3 43 Upholsterers.. .... 38 26 .. 5 7 31 Total .. .. .. 194 97 .. 46 r>1 50 Carpentry and Joinery. Award rate, 58/8 per week. 59/ to 65/. Over 65/. 166 98 .. 52 16 40 Coachbuilding Trades. Award rate, 60/ per week. 60/ to B5/. Bodymakers .. .. .. 12 | 8 .. 4 .. 33] Blacksmiths ...... 9 7 .. 1 1 22 Painters .. ..... 13 11 .. .. 2 15 Vicemen, strikers, and general 11 9 .. .. 2 18 hands Trimmers .. .. .. 5 4 .. .. 1 20 Wheelwrights .... 3 2 .. I .. 33J Total ...... 53 41 .. t> 6 22£ Cycle and Motor Engineering. Award rate, 48/ per week. 48/ to 65/. Over 55/. 80 28 .. '26 26 68 Clothing-manufacturing. Male workers, award rate 55/ per week. 55/ to 60/. Over 60/. *Cutters ...... 11 2 .. 4 5 81 Machinists .. .. .. ! 2 .. .. .. 2 100 Coat hands .. .. .. 3 .. .. .. 3 100 Pressors .. .. .. 22 16 .. 6 .. 27 General hands .... 16 5 .. 5 (! li8- ! • Not provided for in Award, but shown here for purposes of comparison.

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Branches of Trade. Total NumbK ol Employees (excluding Under-rate Workers and Young Persons). _____ Number Number Number MinlmumWage.! receiving from receiving from Number receiving Percentage receiving nwre than Minimum. Clothing Manufacturing— continued. lg Manufacturi ig — continued. Female workers, award rate 25/ per week. irkers, award i ite 25/ per w< )k. 26/ to 35/. Machinists .. .. .. 67 37 .. 29 Coat hands .. ..".., 50 35 .. 14 Trousers and vest hands .. 29 22 .. |7 Ticket and button sewers .. 5 .. .. r 5 General hands .... 60 26 .. 34 I 37 35 22 26/ to 35/. 29 14 I 7 F5 34 Over 35/. 1 1 Over 35/. 1 1 44 30 26 100 56f 44 30 26 100 56f 26 i i i Total .. .. .. I 265 143 .. 104 265 143 104 18 18 46 46 Engineering. 53/ to 60/. Iron and!; brass moulders (award 50 | 14 .. 29 rate, 52/10} per week.) 55/. Coppersmithing (award rate, 54/ 3 1 .. 1 per week) Total.. .. .. 53 15 .. 30 Over 60/. 7 Over 55/. 1 8 72 66f 71 63 16 30 80 8 71 Fellmongering, &o. '» &"• 57/ to 60/. Curriers (award rate, 56/ per week) i 28 I 24 | .. 2 | 46/ to SO/. 57/ to 60/. 2 I 46/ to 50/. 3 Over 60/. 2 I Over 50/. 2 Over 60/. 2 I Over 50/. 14 33} 14 to/ TO .1U/. Beamsmen (award rate, 45/ per 15 10 .. ''I week) 49/ to 65/. uver ou/. 2 Over 55/. 33} *n/ ro 00/. Pelt-workers (award rate, 48/ per 30 17 .. 8 week) Total 73* 51 .. 13 49/ to 55/. 8 Over 55/. 5 wver on/. 5 9 43 43 30 73* 5] IS 86 • Also 228 employees in other departments whose wagea cannot be compared. Hosiery-knitting. Award rate, 20/ per week. 21/ to 25/. 20 17 J .. J 3 Over 25/. 15 16 Leather Goods and Portmanteau Making. loods and Po: ;manteau Ma] :ing. 49/ to 65/. 3 26/ to 30/. 2 Over 55/. 2 Over 30/. 55 661 49/ to 65/. Male workers (award rate, 48/ 9 4 .. 3 per week) 26/ to 30/. 4 Over 55/. 2 Over 30/. 55 _U/ liU iW/ , Female workers (award rate, 25/ 3 1 .. 2 per week) Total .. .. .. 12 5 .. 5 1 VJVLT OU/. 2 66f 58} 12 58} Meat Slaughtering, Freezing, and Preserving. •ving. Slaughtermen (award rate, 18/, 130 130 20/, and 23/ per 100 bodies) 48/ to 61/. 54/. Slaughtermen's assistants (award 149 136 8 3 rate, 45/ per full week) Freezers (award rate, 1/3 per hour) 59 59 Hid. per hour. 1/per hour. Oleo and manure hands (award 54 50 1 2 rate, lOJd. per hour) Preservers — o( Boners (award rate, 51/ per full 2 week) 48/ 54/. 3 r. 1/ per hoar. 2 60/. 2 * • 1/3 i per hou 1 60/. 2 I 1/31 per hour. 1 I I 6/9 per week. 2 65/. it. 8f 100 H n i 56/9 per week. 2 100 General hands (award rate, 45/ j 40 37 .. 2 per full week) 48/ 65/. 1 00/. 1 51/. 7* n Tinsmiths (award rate, 48/ per . 9 6 full week) Total .... .. 443 418 9 7 51/. 3 UA/. 3 9 33} 33} 7 9 5f__

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Table 6. —Showing Comparison between Minimum Wages under Awards, &c., and the Wages actually paid in Factories in the Four Chief Centres of the Dominion — continued. CHRISTCHURCH CITY— continued.

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Branches of Trade. Total Number j °\SZ7 ™£ Number Number Minimum Wage., receiving from receiving from Young Persons). Number receiving Percentage receiving more than Minimum. Monumental Masonry. Award rate, 66/ per week. 67/ to 75/. 11 8 3 .. .. 27 Plumbers and Gasfitters. Award rate, 55/ per week. 56/ to 65/. Over 65/. 53 8 .. 33 12 84 Printing. 90/. Linotype operators and overseers 19 17 .. .. 2 101 (day hands, 70/ per week) 80/. 100/ to 105/. Linotype operators and overseers 18 15 1 .. 2 i 16§ (night hands, 76/ per week) 51/ to 55/. 56/ to 60/. 61/ and over. Litho. and letterpress printers' 47 9 17 11 10 81 machinists (award rate, 50/ per week) 66/ to 70/. 71/ to 75/. 76/ and over. Compositors and jobbing hands I 51 i 35 11 1 4 31$ (day hands, 65/ per week) 71/ to 75/. 76/ to 80/. Compositors and jobbing hands 11 3 6 2 , 73 (night hands, 70/ per week) Total .. . . .. 146* 79 35 14 18 46 * Also a number of artists, designers, process hands, etc., whose wages are difficult to compare. Saddle and Harness Making. Award rate, 48/ per week. 49/ to 57/6. Over 57/6. 36 21 12 3 41 Sash and Door Makers and Joiners. Award rate, 58/8 per week. 59/ to 68/6. Over 68/6. 57 42 .. 9 6 25 Stone-crushing. Award rate, 46/ per week. 47/ to 60/. Over 60/. 54 31 21 2 42 Tailoring. 56/ to 60/. Over 90/. Male workers (award rate, 55/ 120 32 .. 44 44 73J per week) 26/ to 35/. Over 35/. Female workers (award rate 25/ 312 105 .. 189 18 66 per week) Total .. .. .. 432 137 .. 233 62 68 Tinsmithing. Award rate, 54/ per week. 55/ to 65/. Over 65/. 14 7 .. 6 1 50 Woollen-milling. 51/ to 60/. Over 60/. Classers (award rate, 50/ per week) ; 4 | .. .. 2 | 2 J 100 43/ to 55/. Over 55/. Carding and milling hands (award 39 29 I 4 6 25 rate, 42/ per week) 46/ to 55/. Over 55/. Pattern - weavers, tuners, &c. .16 6 .. 1 9 62 (award rate, 45/ per week) 57/ to 65/. Over 65/. Warpers (award rate, 56/ per week I 4 | .. | .. J 2 | 2 | 100 55/ to 70/. Over 70/. Engine-drivers (award rate, 54/ 7 2 .. 3 2 71 per week) Total ...... 70 37 .. 12 21 47 70 37 12 21

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Summary of ali 'kades. Total Number of Employees (excluding Under-rate Workers and Young Persons). X umber receiving Minimum Wage. Number receiving in Excess of the Minimum Wage. Percentage receiving in Excess of the Minimum. 2,999 1,586 1,413 47 2,999 1,413 47 In the following trades the wages are difficult to compare : Aerated-water manufacturing, blacksmithing and iarriery, bread and pastry baking, brewing and malting, butchers' small-goods making, general engineering, flour-milling, rope and twine manufacturing. DUNEDIN CITY. Branches of Trade, Total Number . of Employees (excluding Under-rate Workers and Young Persons). Number Number Number MinimZwage. ™ eivin « from receiviI * »»" Percentage Number receiving more receiving than Minimum. Agricultural-implerr tent Making. (award rate,|_55/ [per 10 9 week)* Painters (award rate, 55/ per 2 1 week) Wheelwrights (award rate, 60/ 11 11 per week) 56/ to 60/. Over 60/. 1 1 10 50 Carpenters (award rate, 58/8 per 1 week. Total .. .. 24* 21 60/ to 65/. Over 65/. 1 100 3 12£ * Also 74 employees in other branches wl hose wages canno >t be compared. Bootmaking. Male workers, a iward rate 45/ ' per week. Out-sole and rough-stuff cutters 7 2 Clickers .. .. .. 21 9 Benchmen .. .. .. 90 45 Machinists .. .. .. 4 Finishers, &c. .. .. 31 12 Pump and welt hands.. .. 3 1 General hands in larger factories 14 3 *General hands and repairers in 41 20 smaller factories 46/ to 55/. Over 55/. 4 1 71 10 2 57 38 7 50 4 .. 100 16 3 61 2 .. 66f 7 4 78 18 3 51 Female workers, award i rate 25/ per w reek. Machinists .. .. .. 37 25 Finishers, &c. .. .. 1 1 ♦Fitters and table hands .. 14 9 General hands in larger factories 2 2 General hands in smaller factories -4 3 I Total .. .. J 269 132 26/ to 35/. Over 35/. 12 .. 32 5 35 1 .. 25 117 20 50 * Not provided for in Award; but show] iward; but shown here for purpi ies of comparison. Brick, Tile, and Pottery Makers. tery Makers. Award rate, 18/ per week. 49/ to 55/. 8 I Over 55/. 6 69 55 55 20 Cabinetmaking, &c. Award y, &c. Award I rate, 60/ per week. 61/ to «5/. Over 65/. 12 7 J 22 5 55 3 30 3 3 30 15 18 26 Cabinetmaking, general hands .. 84 65 Machinists .. .. .. 9 4 Chairmakers .. .. .. 10 7 Upholsterers .. .. .. 20 14 I 65 4 7 14 Total .. .. 123 90 90 Cardboard-box Making. Award rate (fema iles), 20/ per week, or by piecework. 21/ to 25/. Over 25/. 10 I 48 21 11

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— continued. Branches of Trade. Total Number of Employees (excluding Under-rate Workers and Young Persons). Number receiving Minimum Wage. Number receiving from Number Number receiving from receiving Percentage receiving more than Minimum. Carpentry and Joinery. Award rate, 58/8 per week. 59/ to 65/. Over 66/. 58 42 I .. I 14 2 I 27 Clothing-manufacturing and Tailoring. Award rate, 55/ per week for male operatives. 56/ to 60/. Over 60/. Gutters* and foremen .... 35 5 .. 8 22 87 Coat hands 37 9 .. 19 9 75 Trousers and vest hands .. 3 2 .. 1 .. 33J Preasers ...... 25 15 .. 9 1 40 General hands .. .. 45 , 26 .. 14 5 42 Award rate, females, 25/ per week. 26/ to 35/. Over 35/. Coat hands .. .. .. 90 38 .. 52 .. 57 Trousers and vest hands .. 73 35 .. 38 .. 52 Machinists , 73 37 .. 36 .. 49 Ticket and button sowers and i 23 15 .. 7 1 34 denim hands General hands .... 109 48 .. 59 2 56 Total .. .. .. ! 513 230 .. 243 40 55 * Not provided for in award; but shown here for purposes of comparison. Coachworkers. Award rate, 60/ per week. 61/ to OS/. Over 65/. Bodymakers .. .. • • 8 4 .. .. 2 33$ • Blacksmiths ...... 5 4 .. .. 1 20 Painters ...... 4 2 .. .. 2 50 Trimmers ...... 2 1 .. .. 1 50 Wheelwrights .... 4 3 .. .. 1 25 General hands .. .. 3 3 Total 24 17 .. .. 7 29 Engineering Trades. 56/ to 65/. Over 65/. Moulders* (award rate, 55/ per 48* 32 .. 9 , 7 33J week) * Does not include ironmoulders' labourers. Hosiery-knitting. Award rate, females, 20/ per week. 21/ to 25/. Over tb/. 17 17 Plumbing and Gasfitting. Award rate, 55/ per week. 56/ to 60/. 66/. 85/. 61 25 31 3 2 59 ' ' I J-, .*- i- vfeA n An«i n it f\ I t\.r\ 4- li fwi Lift *v lift ft \r 1 v% ft Portmanteau and Leather-bag Making. 49/ to 55/. Over 55/. Male workers (award rate, 48/ per 5 4 .. .. 1 20 week) Female workers (award rate, 25/ 3 3 per week) Portmani ;eau and Leat] ier-bag Makii «• Over 55/. 1 5 4 49/ to 55/. 20 3 3 j Total ....... 8 7 .. 1 12J Printing. 75/ to 80/ 80/ to 95/ 100/ & over. Linotypists (award, day hands, 30 7 20 3 100 70/ per week) 64/ to 75/ 76/ to 80/. 81/ & over. Compositors (award, day hands, 57 37 7 10 3 .35 65/ per week) Total 87 37 14 30 6 57J

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Table 6. —Showing Comparison between Minimum Wages under Awards, &c., and the Wages actually paid in Factories in the Four Chief Centres of the Dominion — continued. DUNEDIN CITY— continued.

In the following trades the wages are difficult to compare : Bread and pastry baking, butchers' small-goods making, engineering (all branches except moulding), flour-milling, gas-manufacturing, meat-freezing, sail and tent making.

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Branches of Trade. I Total Number of Employees Number (excluding ™ .i „£„ Number Number W«torfmd Mintaum Wage. recei ™e from recei ™« from Young Persons). Number receiving Percentage receiving mor< than Minimum. Saddle and Harness Making. Award rate, 48/ per week. 49/ to 56/. 42 19 17 Over 56/. 6 54 Sawmilling. 49/ to 58/6. Machinists (award rate, 48/ per 26 1 .. 14 week) 50/ to 68/. Sawmilling. Over 58/6. 11 Over fiR/. Zβ 1 49/ to 58/6. 14 Over 58/6. 11 96 ;>u/ to bs/. Sash and door makers (award 57 1 .. 54 rate, 58/8 per week) -1(1/ to 57/6. r>7 1 59/ to 68/. 54 Over 6»/. 2 Over S7/6. Over 68/. 2 98 46/ to S7/B. General hands (award rate, 45/ 18 .. .. 3 per week) 18 46/ to 57/6. 3 Over D7/B. 15 Over 57/6. 15 100 Total .. .. .. 101* 2 .. 71 28 28 98 101* 71 * Also 34 employees whose wages are difficult to compare. Shipbuilding Trades. 59/ to 95/. Joiners (award rate, 58/8 per 31 28 3 week) 56/ to 60/. Painters (award rate, 55/ per 72 70 2 week) I H n 52/ to 55/. Tinsmiths (award rate, 54/ per 4 .. 4 week) Plumbers (award rate, 55/ per 4 .4 Totals .. .. Ill 102 9 100 8 Tinsmithing. Award rate, 54/ per week. Over 65/. 2 50 55/ to do/. 16 8 .. 6 Over 65/. 2 Summary op all Trades. Total Number of Employees (excluding Under-rate Workers and Young Persons). N umber receiving Minimum Wage. Number receiving in Excess of the Minimum Wage. Percentage receiving in Excess of the Minimum. 1,592 847 745 46|

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Return of Hours of Overtime worked by Boys and Women during 1908-9 in Factories in the Principal Towns in New Zealand.

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Trades. Auckland. ™£* <*£& Dunedin. | papier. \ Gisborne. K Palmers- Ma , ter . firevA *™ Nelson - "2S- |Oamaru - Timaru. InvercargiU. Smaller Towns. I Bag-making Biscuit, confectionery, and jam manufacturing .. Boot and shoe manufacturing Brewing, malting, and bottling Butter-making Cabinetmaking and upholstery Cardboard-box making Chemical-manufacturing Coach and tram building and blacksmithing Condiment-manufacturing Cycle, sewing-machine, and typewriter engineering Dress and millinery making Engineering Flour- milling Gas and incandescent mantle making Hat and cap manufacturing Hosiery-knitting Laundry- work Meat-freezing Photographic work Pickle and sauce making Printing, bookbinding, & stationery manufacturing Saddle, harness, and leather-goods making Sail, tent, and canvas-goods making Shirt and underclothing manufacturing Soap, candles, and matches manufacturing Sugar-refining Tailoring, and clothing-manufacturing Tea-packing, and coffee and spice grinding Tinsmithing and plumbing, &c. Umbrella making and repairing Watch and jewellery making Waterproof- clothing manufacturing Wool milling and spinning Miscellaneous trades 48 902 2,627 798 7 809 9,852 5,122 546 7,448 4,004 127 "28 .. "27 36 53 "36 56 920 14 1,124 255 327 28 541 54 51 510 273 910 5 ! '22 2,160 238 36 6,604 7,727 2 18,881 130 6,020 213 2,120 1,210 293 28 16 860 2 804 9 419 779 .. 1,021 2,886 1,387 3,559 5,452 153 117 474 1,138 114 4,736 6,448 793 6,497 1,914 99 1,564 951 ' $8 700 "50 i62 9 115 I '474 301 io8 294 .. 41 "24 5 388 4,067 75 •• 6 4,272 479 453 1,026 3,155 3,350 8 41 222 605 196 53 "l8 "l8 696 946 22 22 992 1 22 .. 52 12,606 90 2 12,455 171 12 312 6 1,884 1,221 58 19,614 22 2l',il3 430 1,554 1,312 1,665 1,307 973 1,047 1,347 3,337 ioo 2,705 6,i48 4,300 8 36 480 "l2 6 14,253 1,411 i35 1,623 "78 307 4 Totals .. 36,674 2,499 1,488 4,646 4,358 2,986 4,393 10,114 11.! 36,586 68,496 66,868 4,440 2,635 2,478 2,966

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Permits granted to Young Persons (14 to 16 Years of Age) to work in Factories during the Year ending 31st March, 1909.

Return showing Number of Factories and Shops in the various Towns in New Zealand.

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Boys: Standard passed. Girls: Standard passed. Town. Number of Boys. N umber o( Girls. IV. V. VI. VII. IV. V. VI. VII. Asbburton Auckland Blenheim Christohuroh .. Dunedin Gisbome Greymouth .. Hastings Hawera Invercargill Masterton Napier Nelson New Plymouth 8 283 2 262 277 9 10 11 6 41 4 11 31 15 17 24 8 39 21 93 10 86 11 253 4 273 303 10 4 11 6 32 6 22 8 6 10 29 2 18 33 183 4 43 4 117 112 102 5 2 4 9 3 4 2 10 8 7 8 4 30 4 21 3 98 1 59 91 3 5 3 2 15 a 3 11 6 5 8 1 07 1 87 84 1 2 4 4 15 2 4 16 5 2 4 1 12 9 30 6 48 1 4 1 2 1 4 93 103 92 4 1 4 8 5 1 1 6 11 3 93 1 83 106 2 3 2 12 3 11 2 2 3 4 4 65 3 87 105 3 3 3 4 11 3 6 5 3 1 11 2 4 16 58 3 24 2 1 1 1 2 Oamaru Palmereton North Rangiora Timaru Wanganui Wellington Whangarei Smaller towns 4 3 19 8 28 5 6 13 58 1 2 8 4 60 7 19 3 16 1 Totals 23 413 418 424 16 1,268 1,271 456 389 400

fame of Place. Luckland Wellington.. Jhristchurch )unedin.. forthern Industrial District— Aratapu Cambridge Coromandel Dargaville Gisborne Hamilton Helensville Hikurangi Hokianga Huntly .. Kaitaia Karangahake Kawakawa Kawhia Kihikihi Mangonui Mercer Morrinsville Ngaruawahia Ongarue. .■ Opotiki Otahuhu Otorohanga Paeroa Pahi Papakura Port Awanui Pukekohe Raglan Rotorua Russell Number of Factories. 1,502 1,030 1,259 1,179 . 29 . 38 11 . 34 . 232 . 82 . 14 . 15 . 19 , 24 , 12 9 . 21 7 13 6 57 17 17 7 15 . 29 27 32 10 28 4 28 14 54 4 Number of Shops. 1,233 1,162 1,350 1,247 42 26 20 60 184 100 28 30 42 25 33 30 36 21 8 19 44 20 12 12 33 22 37 56 12 22 7 25 14 80 5 Number Name of Place. of Factories. Northern Industrial District — continued. Taumamnui .. .. 16 Tauranga .. .. 36 Te Aroha .. .. 44 Te Awamutu .. .. 34 Te Karaka .. .. 16 TePuke.. .. .. 14 Thames .. .. ..65 Tolago Bay .. .. 7 Waihi .. .. ..65 Waikino.. .. .. 8 Waipiro Bay .. .. 9 Waipu .. .. 30 Waiuku .. .. .. 27 Whakatane .. .. 20 Whangarei .. .. 77 Whangaroa .. .. 6 Whitianga .. .. 6 Taranaki Industrial District— Eltham .. .. ..72 Hawera .. .. .. 101 Inglewood .. .. 65 Manaia .. .. 43 Mokau .. .. .. 5 New Plymouth .. .. 156 Opunake .. .. 45 Patea .. .. ..33 Stratford .. .. 83 Wellington Industrial District — Ashhurst .. .. 23 Bull's .. .. ..22 Carterton .. .. 55 Clive .. .. ..12 Dannevirke .. .. 84 Eketahuna .. .. 39 Featherston .. .. 23 Number of Shops. 40 20 34 26 29 11 140 7 120 24 28 30 24 23 74 9 17 51 81 67 45 2 232 41 26 91 24 16 65 7 101 39 20

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Return showing Number of Factories and Shops, &c.— continued. Number Number I Number Number Name of Place. of of ' Name of Place. of of Factories. Shops. Factories. Shops. Wellington Industrial District—continued. Canterbury Industrial District— continued. Feilding.. .. ..101 88 Ashburton.. .. ..119 122 Foxton .. .. ..53 36 Cheviot .. .. ..17 16 Greytown .. ..21 34 Coalgate .. .. ..19 14 Hastings .. ..97 99 Culverden .. .. .. 11, 7 Hunterville .. ..31 29 Fairlie .. .. ..24 20 Kimbolton .. ..28 12 Geraldine .. .. ..25 40 Levin .. .. ..49 60 Kaikoura .. .. ..29 33 Mangaweka .. ..28 27 Leeston .. .. ..24 29 Maryborough .. ..28 32 Lincoln 22 20 Marton .. .. 45 36 Little River .. 15 9 Masterton .. ..147 139 Methven .. .. ..24 19 Napier .. .. ..255 270 Oxford .. .. ..32 24 Ohakune .. 26 18 Pleasant Point .. 22 21 Onga Onga .. .. 3 3 Rakaia .. .. .. 10 17 Ormondville .. ..25 21 Rangiora .. .. ..68 64 Otaki 41 48 Sheffield 29 25 Pahiatua .. 84 70 Southbridge .. .. 12 11 Palmerston North .. 249 217 St. Andrews .. .. 17 5 Porangahau .. ..4 2 Temuka .. .. ..55 68 Raetihi 13 30 Timaru 245 233 Rongotea .. 24 27 Waimate .. .. 63 72 Shannon.. .. 24 21 Otago and Southland Industrial District— Taihape .. .. 84 75 Alexandra South .. .. 9 18 Te Nui .. .. .. 3 3 Arrowtown .. .. 8 17 Upper Hutt .. .. 23 19 Balclutha .. .. .. 33 30 Waipawa .. ..37 62 Clinton .. .. ..16 12 Waipukurau .. ..30 24 Clyde .. .. ..5 8 Wairoa .. .. 40 58 Cromwell .. .. 14 23 Waitotara .. ..5 6 Gore 82 85 Wanganui .. .. 235 226 Hampden .. .. 20 25 Waverley .. 26 21 Invercargill .. .. 315 308 Woodville .. 36 47 Kaitangata .. 25 20 Marlborough Industrial District— Kurow .. .. .. 9 9 Blenheim .. 95 84 Lawrence .. .. 32 38 Havelock .. ..27 19 Lumsden .. .. ..20 16 Picton .. .. ..18 28 Mataura .. .. ..28 29 Seddon .. .. .. 9 12 Middlemarch .. 10 12 Nelson Industrial District— Milton .. .. 40 51 Collingwood .. ..17 15 Naseby .. .. ..15 29 Murchison .. ..10 12 Ngapara .. .. ..14 12 Nelson .. ..271 243 Oamaru .. .. ..133 149 Takaka 29 12 Ophir 3 8 Westland Industrial District— Orepuki .. .. 22 23 Brunnerton .. ..24 28 Otautau .. .. ..30 39 Denniston .. .. 5 18 Outram .. .. 18 25 Granity 14 27 Owaka 30 23 Greymouth .. .. 143 160 Palmerston South .. 25 55 Hokitika .. ..56 88 Pembroke .. .. ..2 5 Kumara .. .. 12 33 Queenstown .. 11 29 Lyell .. .. ..10 12 Riverton .. .. ..27 33 Okarito .. .. ..8 12 Roxburgh .. .. ..14 29 Reefton .. .. .. 29 63 St. Bathans .. .. 5 8 Ross .. .. .. • 3 20 Tapanui .. .. ..20 28 Seddonville .. ..13 13 Waikaia .. .. ..5 11 Westport .. 66 64 Waikouaiti .. .. 16 32 Canterbury Industrial District— Waitahuna .. .. 3 6 Akaroa 29 32 Winton 36 21 Amberley .. ..23 29 Wyndham.. .. ..37 9

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Report on Accommodation for Shearers under "The Shearers' and Agricultural Labourers' Accommodation Act, 1908."

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147

(Section 9 : "This Act Soes not apply to shearing-sheds in which the total nnmber ol learere empl loyei is less ian six.") District. TotalNumber! of Sbeds Satisfactory, inspected. :inorAHera-i Extensive f^liZ tions Alterations t e required. required. providfd _ Additional Building to be erected. Auckland — Gisborne... Taupo Te Aroha Te Karaka Tolaga Bay Waikato ... 3 2 a 11 8 2 1 2 10 "2 3 1 1 0 1 2 28 15 10 Taeanaki — Eltham ... Hawera ... Manaia ... Mokau ... Patea 8 1 1 a 1 4 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 13 Wellington— Bull's ... Clive Hastings... Martinborough Marton ... Napier ... Ormondville OtaM Pahiatua... " Porangab.au Shannon... Taihape ... Waitotara Wanganui Woodville 1 5 1 1 1 2 10 1 9 6 1 3 1 2 4 1 5 1 1 1 1 7 1 '"S "l 9 5 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 48 36 5 Nelson — Waimea ... 1 Mablborough— Kaikoura 1 Canterbury— Akaroa ... Ashburton Christchurch Coalgate ... Fairlie Little River Methven... Pleasant Point Rakaia ... Rangiora... Sheffield... Timaru ... Waimate... 9 1 4 5 1 8 6 1 8 3 L i 8 8 1 1 o 5 6 1 2 1 1 1 "l 1 4 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 8 5(5 39

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Report on Accommodation for Shearers, &c.— continued.

148

District. Total Number of Sheds inspected. Satisfactory. Minor Alterations required. Extensive Alterations required. No Accommodation to be provided. Additional Building to be erected. Otago and Southland— Alexandra South ... Arrowtown Clinton ... Cromwell Gore Hampden Kurow ... Lawrence Lumsden Mataura ... Naseby ... Oamaru ... Rangiora St. Andrews St. Bathana Waikouaiti Waitahnna 1 4 3 4 6 9 1 1 16 3 3 5 3 4 1 4 1 1 3 3 4 5 9 1 16 3 3 5 3 4 1 3 1 1 1 ' 1 1 l_ 69 65 SUMMAKY. Auckland ... Taranaki Wellington... Nelson Marl borough Canterbury... Otago and Southland 28 13 48 3 7 56 69 28 13 48 3 7 56 69 15 9 36 2 5 39 65 1 1 1 3 2 4 .10 2 5 1 1 4 2 9 2 1 3 1 Totals .. 224 224 171 12 25

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SHEARERS' ACCOMMODATION: SUGGESTED PLAN.

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Table showing Statistics concerning Persons assisted by the Department of Labour from the 1st April, 1908, to the 31st March, 1909— by Trades.

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149

Auckland, Gisborne, and Hawke's Bay Districts. Wellingtoi Di 1 and Taranaki .stricts. Nelson, Westland, and Marlborough Districts. North and bury ] South CanterOta{ ;o and Southland Districts. Totals. Occupations. ■2 a g © to +3 © ; lilt a la it .a s a © §s 3* I o Is - 1 11 l≤ S5 .a a s a i'3-g ©CD 55 03 CO a Ph 5-S « l © j^ 11 Jj Ofc So CD CO cfi C3 a> 3 no * c3 . Si io — Illlf •2g-.2 = z; |z; 0 o Ofe DO CD <D m ill CD a a> So Pu 2 I a p< og S a S S ■a a q ® o o j< «s a 33 135 a qj CO a a no 3K Z I 53 to •a 3 EJi © I a — 5 c 3 1 s to on CD 3 i 33 S 3 Bakers Blacksmiths Boatbuilders Boilermakers Bootmakers Brassfinishers Bricklayers ... Butchers Cabinetmakers Carpenters Clerks Coachbuilders Compositors Cooks Coopers Cycle-meohanics Drivers Engine-drivers Engineers Farm and station hands Fitters Grooms and gardeners .. Hairdressers Hotel hands Labourers Machinists Miners Moulders Painters Patternmakers Plasterers Plumbers Porters Pottery hands Saddlers Signwriters Stonemasons .. Tailors Tanners Turners Watchmakers .. WickerworkerH 2 1 2 23 1 1 i 1 21 5 2 2 2 6 1 1 4 5 3 1 48 3 13 2 1 2 1 196 21 •■ "2 52 io I 1 6 6 1 "7 5 66 3 2 "5 "l 8 71 1 4 6 4 3 49 4 1 15 2 2 2 2 217 26 1 1 1 22 "3 •• 2 216 26 4 8 1 1 4 7 4 3 70 4 1 18 2 1 2 1 1 2 3 6 3 59 2 1 '8 " 2 6 61 1 8 4 "l 10 3 9 75: 6 3 1 39 •• I 3 12 319 14 26 1804 1 3 15 16 9 166 9 4 19 •■• 5 12 127 5 3 10 5 "l 14 3 12 108 7 4 1 40 5 17 374 14 1 28 896 1 2 '"2 *26 1 "7 1 6 1 10 7 1 16 3 12 134 8 4 1 47 5 18 380 1 14 1, 28 2291 1 *l .. i i '3 5 1 •• 8 i '3 i 1 1 1 I '22 1 "6 "7 "2 18 3 1 1 1 6 i ••I "I '5 1 12 1 i 12 . 1 . 1 . 1 . e>! 1. 6 1 1 1 1 i i 24 2 2 14 3 4 6 i 2 1 28 1 3 5 ••I 1 1 1 116 1 6 "7 58 4 •• 2 23: 8 9 "s 1 6 1 1 2 1 1 49 1 3 7 1 1 2 130 10 1 '3 ••I "i 1 7 ! 1. 1 . 2 . 1 . 1 , 52 1 3 '7 1 1 3 130 4 10 •I 2 1 8 1 1 "I 8 •i! i i 1 6 1 1 8 1 1 4 3 22 4 •• 7 •■ I •■ I 7 4 8 io 1 9 1 22 1 i 1 7 1 1 5 2 1 5 1 5 14 5 1 "l 1 ii 1 11 2 1 8 2 1 16 2 1 5 •• I "2 25 5 4 11 "2 11 3 5 117 4 2 16 " : 9 12 99 4 10 10 25 1 2 6 1 23 7 12 162 11 7 2 61 2 1 3 5 17 654 1 46 1 84 65551 1 73 6 26 13 O 9 47 "3 38 8 14 319 13 6 2 35 .. 30 210 13 32 13 ! 19 1 1 7 1 29 9 17 211 67 2 2 3 8 26 736 56 9o! 2733 1 8 9 47 10 17 0 1 4 1 3 19 1 1 1 1 1 17 •■ 1 1 5 1 68 1 1 10 •■ 6 3 17 2 14 1 36 1 2 8 1 34 10 17 278 15 9 2 77 2 1 3 14 29 752 5 56 1 90 8617 1 149 10 66 2 11 17 5 1 4 1 7 19 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 •• I - •• I • •I 1 1 '■ 4, 426 51 1912 12 1331 55 630 1708 55 2325 •• 13 2 489 -5 1511 •• I 1397! 298 1 776 liio 118 956 1 1071 478 5 1123 •• 896: 5 302 1299 5 j 1601 388! 1 940 1432' 1 787 541: 1 1326 " - 6 2079 ( 17 6280! 5901 17 2 2 2 "l "•3 1 1 1 10 2 3 7 5 1 2 1 1 10 2 4 7 5 1 2 .. 2 37 17 111 "7 54 74 67 220 1 140 141 "I .. '2 1 5 1 "6 2 6 1 1 1 "7 2 76 4 40 226 13 118 1 141 8 2 2 5 5 "7 36 18 1 ' X " 6 " X 1 2 •• I - ..I .. I - .. 1 1 .. i I .. 2 5 3 '] I 2 1 5 5 6 2 7 6 "7 6 •• I 1 ■• •■. 4 4 11 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 * * 2 1 1 1 •• * •• V 2 "I 1 '2 ■• 2 1 1 1 3 6 1 1 "3 4 1 4 7 10 2 1 •• 2 1 1 1 1 : 6 •• 1 2 11 • • •• •• " 6 I I 6 2 5 I 4 5 10 1 •• - •• ..I 2 ■2 ■2 "2 1 2 3 •■ 4 2 •• 4 13 4 1 •• "•I 1 1 "2 1 1 1 1 J 1 •• " ..I 1 1 1 1 I ■• .. ■• 1 "7 1 'l 1 7 •• 'I ■• ■■ •• Grand totals _ ,505i 2305 1525 1073 I737! 2794 16 695 2378 - 1611 1462 388 862 1395 125! — — 534 - 1022 531 — I 416 — — 1513 — 850 — 572 1420 2 2538 17853 7510 — 4190 62011 10371 20 2055 307: 1125 1250 •• 11302 1305 ,;1836 1006

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Summary of Statistics concerning Persons assisted by the Department of Labour from the 1st April, 1908, to the 31st March, 1909.

Note. —Ninety-three persons were assisted who had previously been provided with employment during the year.

Domestics and Others assisted by Women's Branch.

Note. —One hundred and fifty persons were assisted who had previously been provided with employment during the year.

Prices of Commodities in the Four Chief Centres in New Zealand on the 1st March, 1907, and 1st March, 1909.

150

T3 » a 'S I Number dependent on those assisted. q £ > I, gg oa o a J! Causei Pailu togt Wor 8 Of ire et •k. Whei ■e fri ))ii. Districts. il ® a It V. I •3 1 § 5 a t H a j I 1 3 i §3 So 3 13 o o 6 i i T3 I > is I T3 □ a I o To 3 1 i Auckland District Gisborne and Hawke's Bay District Wellington North District Wellington South District Nelson, Westland, and Marlborough District Canterbury North District Canterbury South District.. Otago North District Dunedin District Southland District 378 I 127 80 ' 615 388 1,872 433 415 1,963 862 ! 2,2501,184 i! 560 341 495 225 i 2,578 1,830 378 127 80 615 388 19 35; 31 88 65j 787 ; 179 114 1 j 942 828 245 334, 1,277 125 1,422 315 '. 16ll 1,301 1,125 2,239 555 1 493 2,578 1,250 n 5 2 31' 1 53 48i 64 1,246 423 354 11,240 129 98 49 50 400 1,044 133 19 21 181 61 670 56 59 675 15 103 13 11 82 1 ■• 509 25 8 3721 36 1,223 79 1,732 938 1 104: 84 14 ! 39 jl,249,1,862 j 159, 112 103917,510 509 25 8 372 36 54 25 24 109 63 375| 34 7 881 13 48s| 43: 12! 793 45 |l,244 61 2 456 114 1,732 104 14 1,248 158 2 59 3 1,495 93 14 1,165 125 38 136 8 4 877| I 123 i 1 1 1 14 3 19 13 45 15 *6 3 Totals 1 2.538J 1 |7,853 2,538 458 4,514 4,190 6,201 10371 20 88 112 ! '3,471 4,533 485 1,679 223

III el a 4 J H r-< D « K rt £3 » i I § Where from. Si is 3* «• 3 O O Is I "Sr d 99 Auckland District Wellington District .. Christehurch District Dunedin District 134 194 94 95 442 436 511 349 109 90 22 49 576 630 605 444 497 499 31 12 20 47 487 400 9 7 22 13 50 76 52 18 1 13 1 Totals 517 1,738 270 2,255 1,039 954 51 196 15

Auckland. Wellington. Christclmrcll. Dunedin. Commodity. 1907. 1909. 1907. 1909. 1907. 1909. 1907. 1909. Bread, per 2 lb. loaf Butter, 1 lb. (factory-made) ,, 1 lb. (dairy-made) Jam, 1 tin (first grade) ,, 1 tin (second grade) Treacle, 4 lb. tin Flour, 25 lb. ,, one shilling's worth (in weight) Raisins, per pound s. d. 0 3 1 1 0 10 o r> 0 4 0 10i 2 10 81b. S. li. 0 3J 1 1 0 10 0 6 0 4 0 i) 3 3 71b. s. d. 0 3 1 1 0 11 0 5 0 4 1 0 2 7£ 7 lb." s. d. 0 3J 1 1 0 15 0 1 0 4 1 0 3 0 61b. s. a. 0 3 1 1 1 0 0 5 0 ' 4 1 0 2 7* 81b. s. d. 0 3 1 1 0 11 0 5 0 4 1 0 3 2* 71b. a. (1. 0 3 1 1 0 11 0 6 0 5 0 9 2 10 6 1b. s. d. 0 3J 1 1 0 10 0 5 0 4 0 9 3 3 7 1b. Currants, per pound Oatmeal, 7 lb. 251b. Eggs, new-laid, per dozen ,, fresh, per dozen Tea, lowest price ,, average price ,, highest price Coffee, first quality, per pound ,, second quality, per pound Sugar, Nos. 1 and Iα, per pound o ej 0 4J 1 1 4 3 1 3 1 3 '0 10 1 6 2 0 1 8 1 f> 0 2y 0 5 0 4 1 ] 3 9 1 (i 0 11 0 9 1 (i 2 0 1 (i 1 4 0 2 0 6J 0 5 1 0 3 9 ] 9 1 8 I 0 1 10 2 8 1 8 1 6 0 21 0 5 0 4£ 1 2 4 0 1 10 1 10 1 0 1 8 2 2 1 8 I 4 0 2 o n (seeded) 0 5| 1 1 4 0 1 5 1 0 1 0 1 8 2 0 1 10 1 8 O 2.', 0 5 0 4£ 1 0 3 3 1 4 1 4 1 0 1 8 2 2 2 0 1 8 0 2J 0 6 0 4J 1 2 3 6 1 4 ] 1 1 0 1 6 2 4 1 10 1 8 (I 2.! 0 4 0 3 1 0 3 0 1 4 1 8 1 0 1 8 2 0 1 9 1 8 0 2

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Prices of Commodities in the Four Chief Centres in New Zealand, &c.— continued.

.ucki Iain Wβ! lingt on. irisi unci tana ihi. Commodity. 1907. 1909. 1907. 1909. 1907. I 1U09. 1907. 1909. Sugar, No. 2, per pound „ 56 lb. bag Kerosene, per quart bottle „ per tin Bacon, middle cut, per pound .. „ blade (3 lb.), per pound ,, shoulder (01b.), per pound Soap, household, first grade ,, ,, second grade.. ,, ,, third grade .. Sago, per pound Candles, Premier, per pound .. ,, B sperm, per pound .. ,, L sperm, per pound .. „ Price's, per pound Milk, per quart Coal, j-ton Gas, per 1,000ft. net.. Beef, sirloin, per pound ,, brisket, per pound ,, prime ribs, per pound ,, rump steak, per pound . . „ top-side, per pound .. ] ,, stewing-steak, per pound Corned beef, round, per pound ,, roll, per pound ,, brisket, per pound -Mutton, fore-quarter, per pound ,, hind-quarter, per pound ,, loin, per pound ,, leg, per pound ,, shoulder, per pound .. ,, chops, per pound ,, neck, per pound ,, breast, per pound Pork, per pound Sausages, pork, per pound ,, beef, per pound Ox-tongues 8. d. 8. d. ;o 24 02 10 44 8 0 0 3 0 3 3 9 3 9 0 9 0 94 0 7 : 0 8 0 6 0 6 0 10 ! 0 10 0 8 : 0 7 0 6 0 3 0 3 0 24 0 64 0 7, 0 6J 0 5 ! 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 3 0 4 7 3 8 6 4 9 4 0 0 0 0 5 0 2| i 0 2 0 5 i 0 4 0 9 0 7 0 4| 0 4 0 6 0 3J 0 0 0 5 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 24 0 3 0 24 0 5 0 4 0 5 0 4| 0 5 0 4 0 4 0 3 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 7 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 4 0 4 0d. lb. 6d. lb. s. d. 0 24. 11/ and 11/3 0 5 4 0 0 9 0 74 0 5J 0 10 0 8 0 6 0 3 0 5 0 6 0 (i 0 64 0 4 7/0 to 10/ 5 5 0 74 0 3£ 0 64 0 8| 0 44 0 4J 0 5J 0 4J 0 3J 0 3J 0 5| 0 64 0 54 0 4J 0 04 0 34 0 24 0 6J 0 8 0 44 3/ each e. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. 0 2 0 2J 0 2± 0 2£ 0 2 8/6 & 9/ 10/6 and , 9 6 10 9 8 0 11/6 0 5 06 05 04:04 40 40 46 4 0 4 0 0 10 0 9 i 0 10 0 10 0 10 (I 7} 0 8 0 9 0 81- 0 D 0 3| 0 5$ 0 6J 0 7 0 9 0 10 0 10 ; 0 10 0 11 0 10 08 09 06 06 Oβ 06 05 04 04 03 03 0 3,03 03 02 Oβ . . 0 6 0 6 0 5-i 0 7 0 8 0 7 0 6J 0 lij 0 71 0 6J 0 6-i 0 7 0 8 0 7 0 6J 0 7" 0 7 0 8 04 0 3" 03 04 0 :U 7/6 to 10/ 9 6 9 6 4/6 to 9/ 5/to 9/ 5 5 5 3 5 3 Lighting. 5 0 6/2, cooking, 5/2 0 7 0 74. ! 0 7 0 6 0 6 0 3J 0 S| 0 3 0 3 0 3i 0 5 0 0| 0 54 0 5 0 5 0 8 0 9* 0 8 ! 0 7 0 8 0 4 0 54 0 5 0 6 0 6 0 5 0 64 Oβ 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 6£ 0 6 0 5 0 6 0 4 0 5J 0 8 0 4 0 5 0 3 0 5i : 0 5 0 3 0 34 0 3 0 3j 0 24 0 3 0 3 0 44 0 4| 0 4 0 4£ 0 44 0 5 0 6J 0 6 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 54. 0 5 0 8 0 5 0 4 0 44 0 4 0 44 0 4 0 6 0 6$ 0 6 0 5 0 5 0 3 0 3J 0 3 0 4 0 3' 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 4 0 3 0 7 0 74 : 0 8 0 7 0 7 07 06j06 05 00 04 0 4J04 04 04 2/6 each 2/6 to 3/ 2/9 each. 2/0 each 2/9 each each 4d. to 8d. 4|d. to 0 44 0 5 0 5 OJd. 05 0 6J 00 00 0 6 10 2 0 0 9 10 0 10 0 6 0 2£ 0 4J Oβ 0 5 0 4 0 2 ljd. to2d. 0 2 0 2 0 14 0 14 0 14 0 14 0 14 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 2} 0 2| 9 6 9/11 to 10/6 to 10 6 9 0 10/6 14/6 11/0 to 12/6 to 12/0 to 11 6 10 0 12/6 13/9 16/0 15 6 14/6 and 16/6 to 14 6 14 0 17/0 18/0 6d. lb. .. .. (id. lb. 0 8 (id. lb. 8d. lb. 0 9 9d. lb. 0 9 Veal, per pound 3d. to 8d. 3d. to 0d. 3d. to 7£d. Tripe, |>or pound Potatoes, per 14 lb. .. Cauliflower, about 2\ lb. Cabbage, about lb. Onions, per pound Cooking-apples, per pound Boots, size 8, split kip, riveted, colonial-made, Hungarian-nailed Boots, size 8, split kip, pegged, colonial-made, Hungarian-nailed Boots, size 8, best kip, pegged, colonial-made, Hungarian-nailed Fish, butter-fish, 2 lb. „ flounders, ljlb. 0 5 0 4 10 0 10 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 11 6 9/6 to 9/11 119 10/0 to 10/9 14 6 13/6 to 14/6 2£d. lb. 2|d. lb. 144. to 3d. 6d. each each 0 3 0 3 4d. and 4d. to 0d. Od. each each Not obtainable 0 2 6d. to 8d. 2d. lb. 9d. to 1/6 20 for 1/0; per dozen 0 14 0 2 0 4 0 3 ; 0 4 3d. to 4d. : 0 4J 1 3 0 (i 4d. to 5d. to 2d. " 0 4 9 4 9/4 to 12/7 14 10 I 0d. lb. 5d. lb. ,, hapuka, per pound „ cod, 2 lb. .. 0 4 Blue cod, 6d. lb. 2d. lb. 0 4 Oβ 0 4 0 4 I) 31 0d. each 4d. lb. 0 6 Red cod, 0 4" (id. each ,, warehou, 8 lb. . . 13 .. 14 .. None. ,, moki, 8 lb. Bananas, per dozen Peaches, per pound 2d. lb. 3d. to 7d. j2d. to 0d. 1 3 6d. lb. 3 4 4d. lb. 2 (i 4d. to 6d. 0 8 0 8 6d. to 9d. 0 6 4d. to (id. (id. to 8d. 0 6 0 0 0 4 Tomatoes, per pound.. Pears, per pound Apples (eating), per pound |2d. to 4d. f 4d. to 8d. 3d. to 6d. 0 3 3d. to 6d. 0 4 4d. to (id. 0 5 0 6 3d. to 0d. 0 3 4d. to 6d. 0 6 0 6 4d. to 6d. 0 4 4d. to (id. 0 4 Rents. I 12/6 to 10/ to 10/ to 15/ 10/ to 14/ 9/ to 15/ 18/ 12/6 10/ to 15/ to 25/ 14/ to 16/ 12/ to 15/i 12/6 to 27/6 18/ 18/ to 22/6 to 10/ to 20/ 15, to 17/115/ to 25/ 32/6 25/ 22/0 to 25/ to 30/ 20/ 17/ to 21/ 10/0 to 35/ upwards 27/0 4 rooms, per week 5 „ 8/ to 10/ 10/ to 12/6 10/ to 13/ 12/ to 15/ 14/to 17/ 15/to 17/6 20/ 17/6 to 22/6 14/ to 18/j 18/ to 25/ 6 „ „ 20/ to 30/ 7 „ 25/ to 35/

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Prices of Commodities charged in the Secondary Towns in New Zealand on the 1st March, 1907, and 1st March, 1909.

152

Ashburton. Gisborne. rreymoul li. [nvercargil Commodity. 1907. 1909. 1907. l!)l)!). 1907. 1909. 1907. 1909. Bread, per 2 lb. loaf Butter (factory-made), per pound ,, (dairy-made), per pound j Jam (first grade), per tin .. \ ,, (second grade), per tin Treacle, 4 lb. tin Flour, 25 lb. ,, one shilling's worth (in weight) Currants, per pound Raisins, per pound Oatmeal, 7 lb. 25 lb. Eggs (new-laid), per dozen ,, (fresh), per dozen .. | Tea, lowest price, per pound .. „ average price, per pound .. ,, highest price, per pound .. Coffee, first quality, per pound „ second quality, per pound Sugar, No. 1, per pound „ No. 1, per 56 lb. „ No. Iα, per 561b. .. I „ No. 2, per 56 lb. Kerosene, per quart .. ,, per tin Bacon, middle-cut, per pound . . ,, blade, per 31b. ,, shoulder, per 6 lb. .Soap, household, first grade „ ,, second grade . ,, ,, third grade .. Sago, per pound Candles, Premier, per pound .. „ B sperm, per pound .. ,, L sperm, per pound .. „ Price's English, per s. d. 0 3 1 1 (t 10 0 6 0 4 1 0 2 9 71b. s. (!. 0 3| 1 1 0 10 [ 0 6 0 4 1 0 3 6 61b. s. d. 0 4 1 4J 1 1 0 6 0 41 1 2 3 0 61b. a. d. 0 3i 1 1 0 11 0 6 0 4 1 0 3 6 5 lb. s. a, 0 3| 1 1 1 0 0 (i 0 r> 1 o 3 3 71b. p. a. 0 3J 1 1 1 0 ! 0 5 l 0 4 1 0 3 6 71b. s. d. 0 3 1 3 0 11 0 5 0 4 1 0 3 0 71b. a. (1. 0 31 1 2 0 9 0 5 0 4 0 10 3 8 6 1b, 0 5 0 6 1 i) 4 0 1 2 1 2 1 0 1 8 2 0 1 !) I 6 0 2J o n 0 4 1 2 3 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 1 6 2 4 2 0 I 6 0 2 0 6 0 8 1 2 4 0 1 9 1 9 0 10 1 8 2 8 1 10 1 6 0 3 11 0 11 0 10 9 0 4 4 8 0 9 2 0 4 0 0 10 0 9 0 6 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 4 0 5 1 1 3 8 1 8 1 8 0 10 1 8 2 4 1 10 1 6 0 2J 0 6 0 7 ! 1 4 4 0 j 2 3 2 0 ! 1 8 2 0 ! 2 8 1 9 1 6 0 3 0 5 ] 0 6 : 1 0 3 H 1 9 1 9 1 3 2 0 2 li 1 9 1 8 0 0 5 0 6 1 3 4 0 1 3 1 3 1 0 1 10 2 6 1 9 1 6 0 2J 11 0 I 11 0 10 6 0 4 4 9 0 10 2 0 3 6 0 11 0 9 0 (i 0 4 0 4 0 3 1 0 3 0 1 6 1 3 1 0 1 8 2 4 1 8 o"2 10 9 0 6 4 :s 0 10 2 3 1 0 0 10 I 0 8 0 (> 0 3 o r> 0 7 0 7 0 8 8 li 0 6 r> 3 0 U 9d. II). 8d. lb. 0 10 0 !) 0 6 0 2 o i; o 7 0 8 8 (i 0 4 4 i) 0 9 11 0 0 6 4 8 0 !) 2 0 4 0 0 11 0 9 0 7 0 4 0 8 0 7 0 7 0 S 8 9 0 8 5 0 0 9 8-i-d. lb. 8id. lb. "0 10 0 8 0 6 0 3 0 7 7d.-8d. 7d.-8d. 0 8 8 6 8 ii 0 4 5 0 0 10 9d. lb. 8d. lb. 0 11 0 8 7d. lb. 0 10 0 8 0 6 0 2J 0 7 0 7 0 8 0 8 0 2 0 7 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 pound Jlilk, per quart Coal, per j-ton 0 4 10/6, 11/6 5/6 lignite 7 6 0 6J 0 4j 0 5< 0 9 0 7 0 5 0 8| 0 5J • 0 4J 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 8J 0 4 6/-11/8 0 3 11 0 0 4 11 6 0 4 r> (> 0 8 5 8 0 4 5/6-12/ 0 3 6/9-7/9 Gas, per 1,000 ft. Beef, sirloin, per pound ,, brisket, per pound „ prime ribs, per pound .. j ,, rum |> steak, per pound . . ,, top-side, per pound ,, stewing-steak, per pound Corned beef, round, per pound ,, roll, per pound . . ! ,, brisket, per pound ' Mutton, fore-quarter, per pound ,, hind-quarter, per pound „ loin, per pound . . ' ,, leg, per pound ,, shoulder, per pound .. ! „ chops, per pound „ neck, per pound ,, breast, per pound Pork, per pound Sausages, pork, per pound ,, beef, per pound Ox-tongues, each Veal, per pound Tripe, per pound Potatoes, per 14 lb. . . Cauliflower, about 2| lb. Cabbage, about 2Jib. Onions, per pound Cooking-apples, per pound Boots, size 8, split kip, riveted, colonial-made Hungarian-nailed Boots, size 8, split kip, pegged, colonial-made, Hungarian-nailed Boots, size 8, best kip, pegged, colonial-made, Hungarian-nailed Fish, butter-fish, 21b. „ flounders, 1J lb. ,, hapuka, per pound „ . cod, 2lb. ,, warehou, 8 lb. . . ,, moki, 8 lb. Bananas, per doz. Peaches, per pound Tomatoes, per pound.. . i Pears, per pound Apples (eating), per pound ()'■(» 0 31 0 3" 0 8 0 8 0 8 2 (i Id.-lid. 0 <>.', 1 2" 0 4 0 2| 0 I 0 3 10 0 6/8 & 9/2 0 6£ 0 44 o r>1 0 !) 0 7 0 8 o <;.',- o r> i (I 4.! 0 4" 0 5 0 5 0 5j o 4 0 6 0 3| 0 3" 0 8 0 7 (I (i 2 6 4d.-6d. 0 7 0 9 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 2 12 6 7 6 0 6 0 4 0 5 0 7 0 4 0 4 0 6 0 r> 0 4 0 3i 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 6 0 3 0 3 0 6 0 6 0 4 2 6 0 6 0 6 2 0 0 (i 0 5 0 3 0 3 9 11 7 1 0 5£ 0 4£ 0 41 0 7 0 4J 0 3 0 4| 0 4 0 310 34 0 r> 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 5£ 0 3 5/ & 9/2 0 7 0 r> o ii 0 8 0 (i o r> o 8 0 5 0 5 o r> 0 8 0 6 0 7 0 6 0 6 0 r> o r> o 8 o (> o (> 2 f> 0 (i 0 8 1 0 0 8 0 8 I) 1.1 0 3 10/6-11/6 5/ & 9/2 0 (i 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 6 o r> o 6 0 6 0 5 o r> I 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 5 0 6 0 5 o r> '• o 8 0 8 0 6 2 6 5d. &6d. 0 6 1 0 0 6 0 3 0 2 0 4 j 8/6-12/6 5/10 & 6/8 0 7 0 4 0 6| 0 9 0 6 0 6 0 (>-.S 0 5 i) 3.1 0 41 0 5 0 6 o v<1 0 6 0 8$ 0 5 I 0 4,V 0 7 0 6 0 6 2 6 0 (i 0 6 0 9 0 3 0 2 0 li 0 2 11 0 5/10& 6/8 0 6 0 3J 0 5| 0 8 0 6 0 5 (I (i 0 5 0 3i o 3.; 0 4i 0 5| 0 8 0 5 0 li 0 4 0 4 0 7 0 8 0 6 2 6 0 6 0 li 0 (i 0 2i 0 2 0 II 0 2 10 6 0 7 0 6 0 4 2 6 4d.-6d. 0 6 1 2 4d.-6d. 2d.-4d. 0 li 0 3 10 6 12 6 16 0 9 11 10 !) 13/6-14/8 10/6-14/6 12 0 12 (i 17 6 18 0 15 0 16 0 14/6-17/6 16/-18/6 16/-17/ 14/6-17/6 1 4 I (i I) (i 1 0 4 0 4 0 8d.-l/ 0 !) 0 4 0 8 1 6 0 (i 1 3 4 0 0 8 0 5 0 6 4d. lb. 3d. lb. 0 6 3d.-(id. 0 3 3d.-6d. 0 6 1 4 1 0 0 6 1 0 4 0 4 0 6d.-l/ 0 6 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 8 0 9 0 4 1 0 2 0 2 8 0 8 4d.-6d. 3d.-6d. 0 6 4d.-6d. 0 1 b 9 0 4 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 9 0 4 o ii 0 6 0 4 3d.-4d. 0 4 0 4 0 8 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 3d.-4d. 8d.-l/ 2d.-3d, 0 6 0 6 3d.-l/ 3d.-6d. 3d.-l/ 4d.-6d. 3d.-6d.

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Masterton. Napier. Nelson. Few lymoui iommoi lily. 1907. 1909. 1907. I 1909. 1907. 1909. 1907. T 1909. Bread, per 2 lb. loaf .. .. : Butter (factory-made), per pound ,, (dairy-made), per pound Jam (first grade), per tin ,, (second grade), per tin Treacle, 4 lb. tin Flour, 25 lb... „ one shilling's worth (in weight) Currants, per pound Raisins, per pound Oatmeal, 7 lb. 251b. Eggs (new-iaid), per dozen „ (fresh), per dozen Tea, lowest price, per pound .. ,, average price, per pound .. „ highest price, per pound .. Coffee, first quality, per pound „ second quality, per pound Sugar, No. 1, per pound „ No. 1, per 56 lb. „ No. Iα, per 561b. „ No. 2, per 56 lb. Kerosene, per quart .. „ per tin Bacon, middle-cut, per pound .. ,, blade, per 3 lb. ,, shoulder, per 6 lb. Soap, household, first grade ,, ,, second grade.. „ „ third grade .. Sago, per pound Candles, Premier, per pound .. ,, B sperm, per pound .. „ L sperm, per pound .. ,, Price's English, per lb. Milk, per quart Coal, per J-ton Gas, per 1,000 ft. Beef, sirloin, per pound „ brisket, per pound „ prime ribs, per pound ,, rump steak, per pound .. „ top-side, per pound ,, stewing-steak, per pound Corned beef, round, per pound ,, roll, per pound „ brisket, per pound Mutton, fore-quarter, per pound „ hind-quarter, per pound „ loin, per pound ,, leg, per pound „ shoulder, per pound .. ,, chops, per pound ,, neck, per pound „ breast, per pound Pork, per pound Sausages, pork, per pound „ beef, per pound Ox-tongues, each Veal, per pound Tripe, per pound Potatoes, per 14 lb. .. Cauliflower, about 2| lb. Cabbage, about 24 lb. Onions, per pound Cooking-apples, per pound Boots, size 8, split-kip, riveted, colonial-made, Hungarian-nailed Boots, size 8, split-kip, pegged, colonial-made, Hungarian-nailed Boots, size 8, best kip, pegged, coloniaUmadc, Hungarian-nailed Fish, butter-fish, 2 lb. ,, flounders, 14 lb. „ hapuka, per pound „ cod, 2 lb. .. ,, warehou, 8 lb. .. ,, moki, 8 lb. Bananas, per doz. Peaches, per pound Tomatoes, per pound Pears, per pound Apples (eating), per pound s. cl. 0 34 1 2 1 0 0 (i 0 4 1 1 3 3 61b. s. a. 0 4 1 2 0 11 0 6 0 4 1 0 4 0 61b. s. d. 0 3| 1 2 1 0 0 6 0 5 1 4 3 0 61b. s. a. 0 33 1 2 0 9 0 (i 0 4 0 11 3 9 61b. s. il. 0 34 1 1 0 10 0 6 0 5 1 2 3 6 71b. s. d. 0 34 1 2 0 10 0 6 0 4 1 2 3 9 541b. s. d. 0 34 1 1 0 10 0 0 0 4 1 0 3 0 81b. s. d. 0 4 1 2 1 0 0 6 0 4 1 0 3 9 51b. 0 5 0 6 1 6 4 0 1 3 1 0 1 3 2 0 2 6 1 7 1 » 0 3 0 4 0 6 1 3 3 6 1 2 1 2 1 3 2 0 2 6 1 10 1 7 0 n 0 5 0 6 1 3 4 0 1 9 1 9 1 0 1 6 2 6 ! 2 0 1 6 0 3 12 0 12 0 - 11 9 0 6 4 9 0 10 2 3 4 0 0 10 0 9 0 8 0 3 0 6 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 3 11 8 5 0 0 6 0 4 0 0 0 10 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 (i 0 5 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 7 0 4 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 8 2 0 0 0 0 8 2 0 0 4J 3M.-5W. " 1 2 3 9 1 9 1 9 0 9 1 6 2 4 1 10 1 6 0 2£ 0 5 0 5 1 3 3 9 1 6 1 6 1 4 2 0 2 6 1 6 1 4 0 3 0 4 0 6 1 1 4 0 1 4 1 1 1 3 2 0 2 4 1 9 1 6 0 2J 0 6 0 7 1 2 4 0 1 3 1 3 1 0 1 8 2 4 2 0 1 6 0 3 11 0 11 0 10 9 0 4 4 3 0 9 1 9 3 6 1 0 0 8 0 6 0 3 0 6 0 7 0 7 0 8 0 3 10 6 7 6 0 (i 0 4 0 5 0 7 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 4 0 5 0 5 0 6 0 5 0 6 0 3 0 3 0 6 0 7 0 5 2 6 3d.-6d. 0 6 1 6 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 2 8/6-11/6 0 4 4d.-6d. 1 54 3 6 1 3 1 3 1 0 1 6 2 0 1 8 1 6 0 24 11 9 0 8 4 9 0 94 2 0 3 6 1 0 0 10 0 6 0 34 0 0 0 7 0 8 0 8 0 3 11 3 6/, 7/11 0 54 0 44 0 44 0 7 0 5 0 54 0 5 0 44 0 44 0 54 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 (i 0 34 0 34 0 6 0 6 0 44 2 6 0 5 0 6 1 0 0 5 0 2 0 1 0 3 8/6-10/6 9 9 0 8 5 6 0 10 7d. lb. 6d. lb. 1 0 0 10 0 6 0 3 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 8 0 3 11 0 5/10&7/1 0 44 0 4| 0 44 0 74 0 44 0 44 0 44 0 44 0 44 0 44 0 44 0 4| 0 44 0 44 0 44 0 44 0 44 0 44 0 44 0 44 2 0 0 44 0 44 1 0 0 5 0 2 0 14 0 3 8 6 9 0 0 4 r> 0 0 10 8d. lb. 7d. lb. 0 11 0 10 0 6 0 2£ 0 8 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 4 9 6 4/2 & 5/ 0 6 0 4 0 5 0 7 0 5 0 6 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 3| 0 4 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 () 0 4 0 4 0 8 0 8 0 6 2 6 4d. & 6d. 0 6 1 0 10 G 0 6 4 6 0 10 1 6 3 6 0 10 0 8 0 (i 0 3 0 6 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 4 9/-10/ 5/10&6/8 0 6 0 4 0 5 0 7 0 5 0 4 0 6 0 5 0 44 0 4 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 44 0 6 0 34 0 3 0 6 0 6 0 5 2 6 0 5 0 6 1 0 0 4 0 3 0 14 0 3 0/6-10/0 8 6 0 0 4 6 0 10 (id. lb. 6d. lb. 1 0 0 10 0 8 0 3 0 7 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 5 1/0 & 9/ 5/10&6/8 0 5 0 4 0 5 0 7 0 5 0 4 0 44 0 5 0 4 0 4 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 44 0 6 0 5 0 34 0 6 0 6 0 5 2 6 0 6 0 6 1 4 0 4 0 2 0 14 0 3 12/6-14/6 8 9 0 4 5 0 0 9 7d. lb. 8d. lb. 0 11 0 10 0 6 0 3 0 7 0 7 0 8 0 8 0 4 12 0 7 (i 0 6 0 3 0 5 0 8 0 5 0 6 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 0 0 6 0 5 0 8 0 5 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 5 2 6 0 5 0 6 1 2 0 4 0 3 0 14 0 2 8 6 0 4 0 2 0 4 7/6-IO/6 0 r> 0 2 5d. & 6d. i 9/-1I/ 12/6-15/6 9/6-12/6 9/6-12/6 1 9/6-12/6 12/-14/ 12/-15/ 12 6 10 6 12/6-15/6 14/6-16/6 14 8 13/-18/ 12/-15/ 15/-16/ 14/6-16/6 15 6 1 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 1 24 1 0 0 6 2d.-3d. 4d.-6d. 0 6 1 0 0 9 0 4 1 3 2 0 2 0 6d.-l/ 4d. & (id. 3d. & 4d. 4d. & 6d. 3d. & 6d. 10 0 0 1 0 0 8 0 44 0 10 1 0 3 6 0 8 0 4 0 14 0 4 0 4 1 0 0 8 0 4 0 6 0 10 3 0 0 6 0 4 0 2 0 4 0 4 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 8 2 8 4 0 6d.-8d. 0 (i 0 3 4d.-6d. 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 6 0 6 2 0 2 0 0 6 0 6 0 3 0 3 0 3 1 0 4d.-6d. 4d.-6d. 4d.-6d. 3d.'ib. 0 3 4d.-6d. 4d.-6d.

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laraaru. Imerei orl h. :imaru. ' angam Commodity. 1907. 1909. 1909. 1907. 1909. 1907. Bread, per 2 lb. loaf Butter (factory-made), i>01 , pound „ (dairy-made), per pound Jam (first grade), per tin ,, (second grade), per tin Treacle, 4 lb. tin Flour, 25 lb. ,, one shilling's worth (in weight) Currants, per pound Raisins, per pound Oatmeal, 7 lb. 251b. Eggs (new-laid), per dozen ,, (fresh), per dozen Tea, lowest price, per pound . . ,, average price, per pound . . „ highest price, per pound . . Coffee, first quality, per pound ,, second quality, per pound Sugar, No. 1, per pound „ No. 1, per 561b. „ No. Iα, per 56 lb. „ No. 2, per 56 lb. Kerosene, per quart . . ,, per tin Bacon, middle-out, per pound . . ,, blade, per 3 lb. ,, shoulder, per 6 lb. Soap, household, first grade ,, ,, second grade.. ,, „ third grade .. ! Sago, per pound .. Candles, Premier, per pound .. ,, B sperm, per pound . . ,, L sperm, per pound . . ,, Price's English, per s. d. 0 3 1 1 1 0 0 7 0 6 0 11 2 9 81b. s. d. 0 3J 1 1 0 10 0 6 0 5 0 10 3 3 71b. 1907. B. ll. 0 34 1 0 0 10 0 5 0 4 1 0 3 0 81b. s. d. 1 s. d. 0 3 0 3 10 12 0 10 0 11 0 5: 06 0 4 0 4 0 11 j 10 3 5 i 2 9 61b. 71b. 8. d. 0 3J 1 2 0 9 0 6 0 4 1 0 3 6 61b. s. d. 0 34 1 1 0 10 0 5 0 4 0 10 3 0 81b. s. d. 0 34 1 2 0 10 0 6 0 4 1 0 3 6 61b. 1909. 0 5 0 6 1 2 4 0 1 2 1 2 1 0 1 6 2 0 2 0 1 8 0 24 11 0 11 0 10 9 0 4 4 3 0 8 1 9 3 (i 0 11 0 9 0 7 0 3 0 6 0 7 I 0 7 0 7 0 4 0 5 1 2 3 0 1 2 1 0 1 6 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 6 0 7 1 2 3 9 1 7 1 4 1 0 1 li 2 0 2 0 1 8 0 3 0 4 0 6 0 5: 07 12; 12 3 9 3 9 18 1 13 18: 13 1 0 i 10 in 16 2 0 2 2 1 8 i 18 1 6 14 0 2J 0 2-1 11 0 . .. I 11 0 8 9 I 10 9 0 6 J 0 4 4 9; 46 0 10 0 9 7|d. lb. ; 2 2 7d. lb. 4 0 0 11 0 11 0 9 0 !) 0 6: 06 0 3i 0 3 0 6 0 5} 0 7 0 7 0 8 0 8 0 7| 0 8 0 44 4|-d.-7d. 1 2 3 6 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 6 2 0 2 0 1 6 0 2J 0 5 0 5 1 2 :s (i 1 6 1 0 1 0 1 6 2 4 2 0 1 6 0 24 10 9 10 9 10 6 0 4 4 3 0 10 2 0 4 0 1 0 0 9 0 6 0 3 0 6 0 7 0 7 0 8 0 0 4d. & 5d. 1 0 3 3 1 9 1 9 0 9 1 6 2 0 2 O 1 6 0 24 0 24 9 0 0 4 4 9 9d.-10d. 11 0 0 r> 4 6 0 10 1 74 2 6 0 10 0 6 9 0 0 5 5 0 0 104 8d. lb. 8d. lb. 0 11 0 9 ; 0 6 0 3 ! 0 6 0 7 . 0 74 0 8 8 9 0 5 5 3 0 10 9d. lb. 7d. lb. 1 0 0 10 0 (i 0 2 0 (i 0 7 0 7 0 8 0 10 I 0 9 0 8 0 24 0 e 0 7 : 0 7 I 0 7 0 3 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 10 pound Milk, per quart .. Coal, per J-ton Gas, per l,OOOft. Beef, sirloin, per pound ,, brisket, per pound .. ' ,, prime ribs, per pound ,, rump steak, per pound .. „ top-side, per pound ,, stewing-steak, per pound Corned beef, round, per pound ,, roll, per pound ,, brisket, per pound Mutton, fore-quarter, per pound '■ ,, hind-quarter, per pound j ,, loin, per pound ,, leg, per pound .. . ,, shoulder, per pound .. ,, chops, per pound ,, neck, per pound „ breast, per pound Pork, per pound .. .. , Sausages, pork, per pound ,, beef, per pound .. ■ Ox-tongue?, each Veal, per pound Tripe, per pound Potatoes, per 14 lb. .. Cauliflower, about 2 J lb. Cabbage, about 2i lb. Onions, per pound .. Cooking-apples, per pound Boots, size 8, split kip, riveted, colonial-made, Hungarian-nailed Boots, size 8, split kip, pegged, colonial-made, Hungarian-nailed Boots, size 8, best kip, pegged, coloniai-made, Hungarian-nailed Fish, butter-tish, 2 lb. ,, flounders, 14 lb. ,, hapuka, per pound „ cod, 2 lb. ,, warehou, 8 lb. . . „ moki, 8 lb. Bananas, per doz. Peaches, per poimd Tomatoes, per pound 0 4 7 0 7 11 0 6 0 3 0 5 0 7 0 6 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 54 0 5 0 5 0 5i 0 5 0 3 0 6 0 6 0 6 2 6 0 5 0 6 1 6 0 4 0 2 0 14 0 24 10 6 0 3 6/6-10/ 5/10, 7/6 0 6 0 4 0 6 0 7 0 6 0 5 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 4 0 5 0 5J 0 5| 0 5 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 7 0 6 0 6 2 6 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 3 10 6 8/9,10/7 0 6 0 24 0 5 0 6 ! 0 41 ! 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 34 0 44 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 6 0 3 0 3 0 6 0 6 0 4 2 6 3d.-5d. 0 6 1 0 0 6 0 3 0 14 0 14 10/9-12/9 i 0 4 0 4 12 0 7/9-8/6 8 0 ! 5/5-6/8 0 5| 0 6 0 2| 0 31 0 44 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 4A 0 6 0 44 0 5 0 4| , 0 (i 0 41 0 4 0 3 0 4 0 3 0 4 0 4 0 4| 0 5 J 0 4J 0 5 0 6* 0 3| 0 41 0 6 j 0 6 0 4 0 4 0 3| 03 0 6 0 7 0 6 0 6 0 4 0 6 2 6 2 6 0 5 0 6 0 6! 06 0 11 16 0 6 0 6 0 2! 04 0 14 0 14 0 2 0 2 8 11 10 6 0 4 7/-9/6 5/5, 6/8 0 7 0 3 0 6,V 0 8 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 3i 0 44 0 54 0 54 0 4 0 6 0 4 0 3 0 8 0 6 0 6 2 6 0 6 1 0 0 9 0 8 0 3 0 1 0 3 10 6 0 4 9 I , . 5 0 0 5 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 34 0 4 0 44 0 34 0 5 0 3 0 2 0 6 0 6 0 4 2 6 0 34 0 6" 1 0 0 4 0 2 0 14 0 3" 8 6 0 4 8 0 5 0 0 6 0 24 0 5" 0 8 0 44 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 34 0 44 0 5" 0 54 0 44 0 6 0 4 0 3 0 7 0 8 0 5 2 6 5d. & 6d. 0 6 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 3 8 6 ■• 0 1J Jd.-2d. 10/6-12/6 11/6-13/6 12/9-13/9 12 6 12 6 12 6 10 6 11 6 12/6-15/6 15/6-17/6 16 9 15 6 15 (i 14/6-16/6 14 6 14 6 0 10 0 9 0- 3 0 6 2 0 2 0 0 9 0 6 0 4 0 10 0 6 0 4 0 4 l"6 0 6 4d.-6d. 0 4 1 (i 0 9 0 4 0 6 1 5 1 5 6d.-8d. 4d.-6d. 0 2 16 10 16 10 0 4 0 3 0 5 16 4 0 19 2 0 0 6 0 8 0 6 4d.-6d. 0 2 0 6 0 6 1 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 9 0 0 0 6 1 3 1 6 0 6 4d.-6d. 2d.-3d. I O 0 9 0 6 1 0 1 6 1 6 0 6 7d. & 8d. 3d., 4d., & 6d. 4d. & 6d. 4d. & 6d. 0 10 0 3 0 3 Pears, per pound .. Apples (eatingr), r per pound 0 6 0 4 2d.-3d. 0 3 4d.-6d. 3d.^d. 0 4 4d.-6d. 0 4 1 3d.^d. 0 3 0 3 3d.-6d. 3d.^td.

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Details of Expenditube of the Depabtment of Laboub during the Year ending the 31st March, 1909. £ s. a. Salaries ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 12,603 16 2 Advertising, printing, and publications ... ... ... ... ... 335 17 5 Allowance to police officers acting as departmental agents ... ... ... 744 8 0 Bicycles ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 40 3 1 Carriage and freight .. ... ... ... ... ... ... 77 10 11 Expenses of reporting Canterbury farm labourers'dispute ... ... ... 226 4 1 Fares, board and lodging, and supplies for persons proceeding to employment ... 1,985 2 7 Fees payable to members of Conciliation Boards, and to acting members, Court of Arbitration ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1,380 3 0 Legal and witnesses'expenses ... ... ... ... ... ... 644 0 10 Postage and telegrams (including rent of letter-boxes) ... ... ... 988 19 3 Preparation and printing of Digest of Decisions under Conciliation and Arbitration Act ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 175 0 0 Rent, office requisites, cleaning, fuel, and lighting ... ... ... ... 2,057 19 1 Telephones ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 166 13 3 Temporary clerical assistance ... ... ... ... ... ... 326 15 2 Travelling allowances and expenses ... ... ... ... ... 4,399 14 4 Typewriters ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 137 11 8 Workers' dwellings on Crown lauds— Completion of road-works, Coromandel Street ... ... ... ... 74 6 0 Cost of erection, alteration, and enlargement (whether in excess of rate of cost or not)... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 5,796 1 0 Preliminary, administrative, and travelling expenses ... ... ... 46 4 G Contingencies ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 50 14 9 32,257 5 1 Less amount credited ... .. ... ... ... ... 1,980 3 7 Total ... ... ... ... ... ... £30,277 1 6

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FACTORIES IN NEW ZEALAND.

Diagram showing the Number of Persons employed in the Principal Industries for the Years ending 31st March, 1895 and 1909.

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WAGES IN NEW ZEALAND.

Diagram showing the Amount of Wages paid to Persons engaged in certain Groups of Industries for the Year 1907-1908.

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FACTORIES IN NEW ZEALAND.

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ACCIDENTS IN FACTORIES IN NEW ZEALAND for the Years ending 31st March, 1903 to 1909.