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1880. NEW ZEALAND.

RETURN OF BREWERIES IN THE COLONY. (UNDER "THE DISTILLATION ACT, 1868.")

Return, io an Order of the Souse of Representatives, dated Bth July, 1880. " That there be laid before this House a return showing the number of breweries in New Zealand, the number of barrels of beer brewed by the several breweries, and the description of material used in brewing, aa provided for in ' The Distillation Act, 1868.' "—(Mr. Reeves.)

Return showing the Number of Breweries in New Zealand, the Number of Barrels of Beer Brewed, and the Description of Material used in Brewing, as registered by Brewers in pursuance of "The Distillation Act, 1868."

By Authority: G-eoege Dibsbttby, Government Printer, Wellington. —1880. Price 3d.]

Description of Material used in Brewing. Kumber of breweries. Number of Barrels Brewed. Sugar. Glucose. Isinglass. Coriander Seed. Malt. Hops. 108 186,096 504,144 bushels 622,656 lb. 2,481,588 lb. 42,396 lb. 672 lb. 300 lb. William Seed, Secretary and Inspector. Customs Department, Wellington, 14th July. '. 1880.