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1903. NEW ZEALAND.

STOCK SLAUGHTERED AND COMPENSATION PAID UNDER "THE STOCK ACT AMENDMENT ACT, 1898."

Laid on the Table in compliance with Section 10 of " The Stock Act Amendment Act, 1898."

Eetubn of Stock slaughteeed and Compensation paid under " The Stock Act Amendment Act, 1898." 1. The total number of each description of stock condemned : 2 horses, 2,316 cattle, 59 swine. 2. The total amount paid in respect of compensation, showing separately the total amounts based on the full market value, and on half market value :— £ s. d. On full market value ... ... ... ... ... 56100 On half market value ... ... ... 4,099 5 7 Total ... ... ... ... ... £4,155 15 7 3. The total sum received in respect of the disposal of the carcases, showing separately the total amount deducted from the compensation, and the total amount paid into the Public Account: — £ s. d. Deducted from the compensation ... ... ... ... 21 10 6 Paid into the Public Account... ... ... ... ... 590 6 9 Total ... ... ... ... ... £611 17 3 Department of Agriculture, Wellington, 17th July, 1903. Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, notgiven; printing [1,250 copies), 18s.

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