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1916. NEW ZEALAND.

LAND TRANSFER AND DEEDS REGISTRATION, ANNUAL REPORT OF DEPARTMENTS, 1915-16.

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

The Secretary for Land and Deeds to the Minister of Stamps. Sib, — Head Office, Stamp Department, Wellington, Ist July, 1916. I have the honour to submit the usual report on the working of the Land Transfer and Deeds Registration Departments for the year ended the 31st March, 1916. The returns appended show — A.—The business transacted under the Land Transfer Act. B. —The fees received thereunder, including the fees received on account of Crown grants. C. —The mortgages and discharges of mortgages, and the amount remaining secured by mortgage under the said Act on the 31st March, 1916. D.—The arrears existing at the various Land Transfer Offices at the close of business on the same date. E. —The number of deeds received for registration and the number remaining unregistered on the 31st March last; also the fees received in the Deeds Registration Office. I have, &c, P. C. Corliss, The Minister of Stamp Duties, Wellington. Secretary for Land and Deeds.