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of the Government of the colony, which to them has entailed a loss of from 4s. 4d. in the ranks ot the former to that of Is. 2d. iv the latter per day, I would also respectfully ask for a favourable consideration of their case as to an increase in their present rate of pay. Herewith I beg to enclose the following returns:— Xo. 1. The numerical strength and distribution of the officers, sergeants, and constables ot the IN To. 2. All offences reported and apprehensions made for the twelve months ending on the 30th of April" last. I have, &c, 1 T. K. Weldon, The Hon. the Commissioner, Superintendent of Constabulary in Charge, New Zealand Constabulary, Wellington. South Island.

Enclosure 1 in No. 1. Table No. 1. SOUTH ISLAND DIVISION OF CONSTABULARY. RETURN showing the STRENGTH and DISTRIBUTION of the CONSTABULARY on 1st June, 1878.

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