The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 66
Remaining on hand
Remaining on hand.
The following tabular statement shows the area of Crown land remaining on hand on the 31st March, 1885. This does not include land for the acquisition of which the Government is negotiating with the Natives, or the large area of land in permanent possession of the Natives; nor does it include the large reserves made for various public purposes :—
The total number of acres of Crown lands held for depasturing purposes on the 31st March, 1885, was 11,384,603 acres, in the hands of 1,232 holders, the rents and assessments of which amounted to £168,300.