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Export of Frozen Meat.
The following statement shows the quantity exported and the growth of this new industry since its commencement in February of last year:—
Otago and Southland.
1882— |
February, Dunedin |
4,909 |
sheep |
|
May, Mataura |
3,843 |
sheep |
|
September, s.s Marsala |
8.506 |
sheep |
|
December, s.s. Sorento |
5,841 |
sheep |
1883— |
January, Dunedin |
8,002 |
sheep |
|
May, s.s. Festanton |
7,840 |
sheep |
|
June, s.s. Ionic |
9,600 |
sheep |
|
August, s. s. British King |
7,680 |
sheep |
|
August, s. s. Opawa |
6,546 |
sheep |
|
August, s. s. Lyttleton |
6,295 |
sheep |
|
|
68,462 |
|
Chr church Shipments |
30,709 |
sheep |
Wellington Shipments |
5,798 |
sheep |
Auckland Shipments |
7,850 |
sheep |
Total |
12,819 |
sheep |