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1913. NEW ZEALAND.

TIMBER-PRICES AND TIMBER-WORKERS' WAGES (INCREASE OF) IN THE NORTHERN DISTRICT FOR YEARS 1901 TO 1913.

Return to an Order of the Souse of Representatives dated the sth September, 1913. Oraered, " That there be laid before this House a return showing—(l) The average increase in the prioe of ordinary building-timber (kauri, totara, and rimu) for the years 1901 to 1913 in the Northern Industrial District; and (2) tha average increase of the timber-workers' wage for the same period and district."—(Mr. Ooatbs.)

Betubn to an Oedbb of the House of Representatives in eespbct to Timbee-peices and Wages of Woekees dubing the Peeiod 1901 - 1913 (Nobthebn Industeial Disteict).

(1.) The Average Increase in the Price of Ordinary Building-timber (Kauri, Totara, and Rimu) for the Years 1901 to 1913.

•From the report of the Commissioner of Grown Lands, Auckland, for 1911. The Commissioner stated, inter alia, that the prices quoted are for ordinary building-timber, undressed, up to 24 ft. long, § in. to 1 in. or more in thickness, and not exceeding 12 in. wide, at per 100 sup. ft. fFrom the evidence, Cost of Living Commission (page 360, Mr. W. B. Leyland). TOTABA AND BIMU.

No information available,

Date. First Class. Medium. Second Class. June, 1901* December, 1910* ... 1912+ s. a. 15 0 24 0 25 0 s. d. 12 6 18 6 19 6 s. d. 9 6 12 0 12 0 Increase since 1901 66f per. cent. 56 per cent. 26J per cent.