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1888. NEW ZEALAND.

MARINE DEPARTMENT. (ANNUAL REPORT OF DEPARTMENT FOR 1887-88.)

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

Sib, — Marine Department, Wellington, 9th August, 1888. I do myself the honour to transmit herewith, for your Excellency's information, the report of the Marine Department of this colony for the financial year ended on the 31st March last. I have, &c, Geo. Fisheb, For Minister having charge of the Marine Department. His Excellency Sir W. F. Drummond Jervois, G.C.M.G., &c, Governor of New Zealand,