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General Imports into the Colony of New Zealand for the Half-year ended 30th June, 1899 — continued.

Articles and Countries whence imported. Bate of Duty. Total Quantities imported. Imports. P<^ ble - i: Blacking— Victoria New South Wales £ 211 99 £ . ' £ s, d. 20 per cent, ad val. 310 62 0 0 Blacldead— Victoria New South Wales 7 321 20 percent, ad val. 328 66 0 0 Blue— New South Wales 23,950 1b. 649 2d. per lb. 200 0 0 23,950 1b. 649 Bones— Victoria New South Wales 5 tons 1,398 „ 17 5,555 Free 1,403 tons 5,572 Books (printed)— Victoria New South Wales Queensland Tasmania 8,794 5,039 13 4 Free .. 13,850 Boots and Shoes— Victoria New South Wales 363 dozen pairs .. 1,274 878 2,888 3,766 22J percent, ad val. 1,637 dozen pairs .. 847 0 0 Brass Manufactures— Victoria New South Wales 16 205 20 per cent, ad val. 221 44 0 0 Brushware (materials for) — Victoria New South Wales 13 316 Free 329 Building Materials— New South Wales 295 Free 3anes and Rattans — Victoria New South Wales Tasmania 123 529 20 Free .. 672 Danvas— Victoria New South Wales 251 255 Free 506 Carriages— Victoria New South Wales 3 number 14 207 178 20 per cent, ad val. 17 number ' 385 77 0 .0 Materials for— Victoria New South Wales Tasmania 137 82 1 20 per cent, ad^val. 220 44 0 (i