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1873. NEW ZEALAND.

IMMIGRATION TO NEW ZEALAND. FURTHER PAPERS FROM THE AGENT-GENERAL.

{Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by command of His Excellency.)

SCHEDULE OF CORRESPONDENCE.

No. Date. Subject. 12th April, 1873 With reference to statement by Government that there was great disproportion in immigration to Otago. Owing to instructions of Government, emigration to Otago was altogether stayed during greater portion of year ... General reply with reference to memoranda from Government. 1. As to character of vessels. 2. Complaints by tho immigrants. 3. Complaints by local Immigration Commissioners. Finally, with reference to the " England " and " Bebington " Forwarding report from Mr. C. R. Carter with reference to complaints as to character of immigrants by the " Christian McAusland " Forwarding letter from Messrs. Shaw, Saville, and Co. with reference to complaints of certain private passengers by the " Jessie Readman " With reference to Messrs. Brogden's emigration scheme. Has found it a hindrance rather than an assistance Particulars of arrangements for despatch of emigrant vessels for May and June 12th April, 1873 I 9th May, 1873 I 14 4 13th May, 1873 16 B 16th May, 1873 16 17 6 15th May, 1873