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The undermentioned unions have failed to send in their annual returns, or have sent in invalid returns, and inquiry is being made as tr> their position. There is reason to believe hat most of them are now defunct-: — Northern Industrial District. Industrial Union of Employers. The Auckland Master Farriers' Industrial Uni»u of Employers, registered number 1074, situated at Auckland. Industrial Unions of Workers. The Auckland Chemical-manure and Acid Workers' Industrial Union of Workers, registered number 1258, situated at Auckland. The Auckland Waterside Foremen and Timekeepers' Industrial Union of Workers, registered number 1144, situated at Auckland. The Gisborne Painters, Decorators, and Leadlight Workers' Industrial Union of Workers, registered number 643, situated at Gisborne. Wellington Industrial District. Industrial Unions of Employers. The Stewart Timber, Glass, and Hardware Company (Limited) Industrial Union of Employers, registered number 517, situated at Wellington. The Wellington Soft-goods Manufacturers' Industrial Union of Employers, registered number 1197, situated at Wellington. Canterbury Industrial District. Industrial Union of Workers. The Christchurch Manufacturing Jewellers, Watch and Clock Makers, and Kindred Trades Industrial Union of Workers,, registered number 1000, situated at Christchurch. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Industrial Association of Workers. The New Zealand Federated Flourmill Employees' Industrial Association of Workers, registered number 1002, situated at Dunedin. Industrial Union of Employers. The Otago Coachbuilders, Blacksmiths, and Farriers' Industrial Union of Employers, registered number 1033, situated at Dunedin. Taranaki Industrial District. Industrial Unions of Workers. The Stratford Branch of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners' Industrial Union of Workers, registered number 818, situated at Stratford. The Taranaki Operative Bootmakers' Industrial Union of Workers, registered number 208, situated at New Plymouth. The Taranaki Tailoresses and other Female Clothing Trade Employees' Industrial Union of Workers, registered number 1338, situated at New Plymouth. Nelson Industrial District. Industrial Union of Employers. The Nelson Master Printers, Lithographers, and Bookbinders' Industrial Union of Employers, registered number 856, situated at Nelson. Industrial Union of Workers. The Nelson Timber and Coalvards, Sawmills, and Bush Workers' Industrial Union of Workers, registered number 1322, situated at Nelson.

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