The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 40
Trade
Trade.
Considering the important part which mining plays in the prosperity of Westland, and the uncertain character which generally attaches to this industry, the trade of the district for the last three years, or at least that portion represented by the exports, shows remarkable steadiness. In 1877 the imports were valued at £122,326, and the exports at £213,616; in the year following the imports amounted to £99,680, and exports to £243,068; and in 1879 the imports were valued at £67,696, and the exports at £267,824.