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1888. NEW ZEALAND.

THE SUPPLY OF FERRETS (CONTRACTS MADE BY STOCK DEPARTMENT FOR).

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated Sth June, lt)88. Ordered, " That a return bo laid before this House showing the contracts entered into by the Stock Department since the Ist January, 1887, for the supply of ferrets, setting forth (1) the number of ferrets to be supplied, {2) the places at which such supplies are to be male, and (8) the prices to bo paid for such ferrets." —(Mi. Cjwan.)

Return showing the Contracts entered into by the Stock Department since 1st January, 1887, for the Supply of Ferrets.

N.B.—Most of these contracts terminate on the 31st March, 1889. It is estimated that less than one-half the total number contracted for will be supplied. [Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, nil ; printing (1,275 copies), lCs.]

Authority : George Didsbuby, Government Printer, Wellington.—lBBB.

Number of Ferrets to bo supplied. Places at which such Supplies are to be made. Prices to 1)0 paid for such Ferrets. 214 145 728 368 281 26 Rabbit Inspector, Invercargill — Centre Hill Mossburn Thornbury Otaitai Bush Wairaki Mararoa 7s. 6d. each. 12s. each. 1 t 712 Babbit Inspector, Lawrence — Mandeville Lawrence Oookston Kelso 5,200 1,000 1,000 3,500 7s. (id. each. >t no,700 II 90 20 34 84 Babbit Inspector, Outram — Outratn Kuii Bush Section 8, Block I., Nenthorn District Section G, Block XII., Strath-TaieriDistrict ... Paid by wages, 30s. a week 7s. 6d. sluts, 5s. dogs. 7s. 6d. each. 228 Babbit Inspector, Queenstown — Queeiistown 270 II 270 Rabbit Inspector, Balclutba— BalcJutha Clinton ... 1,300 3,000 II 4,300 It 4,550 Rabbit Inspectoi-, Kaikoura — Kaikoura II 4,550 21,760 * Of this number the Inspector estimates that about 5,000 only will be delivered.