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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 68

[preface]

This Paper was originally read before the Otago Institute, and was afterwards criticised at a special meeting. All the points that were raised at this meeting, and by various critics both in the press and privately, have been carefully considered, and some alterations have been made, especially in the table of Pastoral Produce. The total results, Low ever, are practically unaltered.

Comparisons are instituted wherever possible, since it is only by comparison that we can judge of our position. The bulk of these comparison are made with Victoria, both because it is one of our nearest and most prosperous neighbours, and because Mr. Hayter's admirable statistics afford exceptional facilities for the process.

I have to express my thanks for assistance rendered me by the Registrar-General, Mr. Sperrey, and Mr. Hickson.