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1892. NEW ZEALAND

COAL LEASES IN NEW ZEALAND ON 30th JUNE, 1892 (RETURN OF).

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives, dated Ist July, 1892. Ordered, " That a return be laid before this House showing—(l) The number of coal-mining leases granted in the colony ; (2) the acreage granted under such leases ; (3) the royalty payable annually and the royalty paid annually , (4) the rent payable under such leases ; (5) the rent paid annually ; (6) the number of men which ought to be employed (7) the average number actually employed during the last twelve months (8) the total number of tons which should be brought to grass per annum; (9) the number of tons actually won (10) the number of mines in active operation ; (11) the number of mines not in operation."—(Mr. McLean.)