G.—No. 48a.

RETURN RELATING TO INTERPROVINCIAL TRADE AND SHIPPING. Returns to an Order of the House of Representatives, 19th September, 1872.

I.—Eeturn showing the Quantity of all Elour, Wheat, Oats, and Oatmeal, the produce of New Zealand Shipped irom one Province to another, stating the Ports whence Shipped and where Eeceived for the Year ended 30th June, 1872. ' IL—Eeturn of the Quantities and Value of all Timber, Posts, Bails, Palings, and Shingles- Cured Bacon Hams, Pork, Beef, and Mutton; Butter, Cheese, and Potatoes, the Produce of New Zealand Shipped from one Province to another, stating the Ports whence Shipped and where Eeceived, for the Tear ended 30th June, 1872. lll.—Eeturn showing the Number and Tonnage of all Vessels built in the Colony during the Tear ended 30th June, 1872, distinguishing Steam from Sailing Vessels, and the Provinces in which they were built. Also, the Number, Tonnage, and Number of Crews of the said Vessels engaged in the Coasting Trade of the Colony on the 30th June, 1872; together with the Number Tonnage and Number of Crews of any Foreign Vessels now engaged in the Coasting Trade.

(Mr. Creighton.)

WELLINGTON. 1872.