THE TRANSIT OF MAILS.

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No. 8. SUMMARY. STATEMENT of Average Number of Days occupied in Transit of Mails Outwards and Inwards between the United Kingdom and the several Ports of New Zealand during the periods specified, also the Average for all New Zealand Ports during the same periods; together with the Annual Cost of Steam Mail Services, including Contribution to Suez Line.

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