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1899. NEW ZEALAND.

SHEEP AND CATTLE SLAUGHTERED (RETURN OF) DURING THE YEAR ENDED 30th APRIL, 1899.

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated the Ist August, 1899. Ordered, " That there be laid before this House a return showing,—(l) The number of sheep, cattle, and swine slaughtered for home consumption during the year ending 1898-99 ; and (2) the number of sheep, cattle, and swine slaughtered for export during the same period, giving separate numbers in eaoh case."—(Mr. Flatman,)

Return of Sheep and Cattle slaughtered during the Year ended 30th April, 1899.

Department of Agriculture, 20th October, 1899. Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not given; printing (1,325 copies), 18s. 6d.

By Authority : John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB99, Price 3d.]

Exported. Killed by Farmers or Others for Home Consumption. Killed by Butchers and Freezing Companies for Local Consumption. Carcases. Legs and Pieces. Number. Weight. Weight. Sheep and lambs 576,738 1,756,667 2,865,395 Cwt. 1,260,432 Cwt. 48,793 Cattle ... 17,118 83,770 96,704 Swine :1 ' * Not obtainable,