H.—ls.

Table showing the Number of Sacks and Value of the Oysters disposed of in the Dominion for the Year ended 31st December, 1926.

Table showing the Total Quantity and Value of Fish imported into and exported from New Zealand during the Year ended 31st December, 1926. Fish imported.

Fish exported.

Summary of Examinations for Certificates of Competency as Master, Mate, or Engineer.

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T nrjiiitv disposed of in Total Value Dominion. (Wholesale). Dredge-oysters. Sacks. £ s. d. Foveaux Strait .. .. .. .. .. .. j 27,828 19,479 0 0 Rock-oysters. Bay of Islands .. .. .. .. .. .. 2,769 Whangarei .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 234 Kaipara .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,112 I „ ,, „ HaurakiGulf .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,989 8,344 0 0 Coromandel .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 269 Great Barrier .. .. .. .. .. .. 398 i Totals .. .. .. .. 6,771 \ 8,344 0 0

Description of Fish. Quantity. ! Value. ' £ Fish, preserved in tins .. .. .. .. .. 3,945,5051b. 168,237 Fish, frozen, smoked, dried, pickled, and salted .. .. 2,038 owt. 6,839

New Zealand Produce. Not New Zealand Produce. Description of Fish. j — Quantity. Value. Quantity. Value. £ £ Oysters, fresh .. .. .. .. .. 145,660 doz. 1,650 .. | Fish, preserved in tins .. .. .. .. 146,2221b. 15,332 62,8391b. j 2,945 Fish, frozen, smoked, dried, pickled, and salted .. 17.436 cwt. 47,677 | 1 cwt. 4 i I I

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