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A subsidiary series of booklets, smaller in size, but prepared with equal care and attention to good appearance, deals specifically with various phases of occupations in which intending immigrants may find scope in New Zealand. Those comprise " Dairying in New Zealand "; " Tho Pastoral Industry in Now Zealand " ; " Agriculture in Now Zealand " ; " Fruitgrowing, Beekeeping, Poultryfarming, Horticulture in Now Zealand " ; and " Industrial New Zealand," the last-named dealing with tho openings for immigrants other than on the land. A considerable economy is secured by means of this scheme of specialized booklets, as an immigrant intending to go on the land is able to secure (in tho booklet entitled " New Zealand ") information of a general character about the Dominion, while his special requirements will be met by one or other of tho subsidiary booklets covering in detail the occupation which he desires to enter on arriving in the Dominion. The artisan, for instance, will be furnished with literature concerning tho trades and industries of tin; country, and will not be supplied with matter relating to land occupations in which ho is not interested. Tho booklets are very freely illustrated, as photographs are often more convincing than letterpress. The literary matter has been carefully compiled and written in an interesting manner, with an avoidance of statistical detail. Care has been taken to avoid exaggeration and overstatement, for the actual facts in regard to the resources of New Zealand, its productivity and its potentialities, are quite sufficient to indicate that it is an attractive country in which to settle. Conditions under which Passages may be obtained at Reduced Rates from United Kingdom to New Zealand. Nominated Passages : General. Permanent residents of the Dominion and bona fide New-Zealanders visiting the United Kingdom may nominate any person residing in the United Kingdom for an assisted passage to New Zealand under the following conditions : — 1. Provided that such person has not attained the age of fifty years. 2. Provided that such person has not resided in the Dominion for a period of at least five years immediately preceding nomination. 3. Provided that such person can supply to the High Commissioner for New Zealand in London satisfactory medical certificate and certificate of character. 4. Provided that, in the case of such person being married, nomination must include husband, •wife, and family (if any), except where a judicial separation exists or desertion is proved. 5. Provided that the nominator undertakes to make provision for maintenance and employment for such nominee after arrival in the Dominion, and also guarantees that such person will take up permanent residence in the Dominion. 6. All questions as to suitability of any such person nominated for an assisted passage to be decided by the High Commissioner for New Zealand in London. 7. Provided that tho above conditions are complied with, an assisted passage will be granted at the following rates, such rates to be subject to revision should the occasion arise : Second-class three-berth, £67 per adult; third-class two-berth, £30 per adult; third-class four-berth, £26 per adult. 8. Children between three years and twelve years of age travelling with their parents are charged half-price. One child under three years of age in each family is taken free. A quarter fare is charged for each additional child under three years of ago. 9. Total amount of passage-money must be paid before a passage is booked. The money can be paid in New Zealand by the nominator, or in London by the nominee, or partly by both. 10. Passages can bo booked to the following ports in New Zealand : Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton, Port Chalmers, Gisborne, Napier, Now Plymouth, Wanganui, Nelson, Picton, Westport, Greymouth, Hokitika, Timaru, Oamaru, and Bluff. 11. Nomiuated passages to he granted by direct route only. Special: Farm Labourers and Miners. In addition to the conditions set out as governing the general nominated passages, the following will apply to nominated persons under the above heading : — 1. Provided that such person is a bona fide farm labourer or minor and is employed as such at tho time of nomination, and that a written undertaking is given to follow such calling for at least twelve months after arrival in the Dominion. 2. Provided that such farm labourer or miner has not attained the age of forty-five years, but has attained the age of seventeen years. Fare : £10 per adult for third-class four- or six-berth cabin. Domestics. 1. Provided that such person is a bona fide domestic and is employed as such at the time of nomination, and a written undertaking is given to follow such calling for at least twelve months after arrival in the Dominion. 2. (a.) Provided that such person has not attained the age of forty years. (6.) Provided that such person has attained the age of eighteen years. Fare : Free third-class passage, and gratuity £2. Note.—" Domestic " means general servant, cook, house.maid, parlourmaid, waitress, laundress, nursemaid.