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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

PROVISIONAL METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.

NOTE.—This Table is prepared from unchecked averages, transmitted by telegraph in anticipation of the full Returns, and must not be entirely
relied on for compiling Meteorological Statistics.

2nd April, 1874.

J. HECTOR:

CENSUS OF NEW ZEALAND,—MARCH, 1874.

Registrar-General's Office, Wellington, 13th April, 1874.

THE following Table, showing the Numbers of the Population (exclusive of Aboriginal Natives) and
Dwellings in the Province of Hawke's Bay, as ascertained by a Census taken for the night of the
1st March, 1874, is published for general information. The figures, it is to be understood, are subject to
subsequent revision, but it is not probable that this will lead to any alteration of practical importance.

WM. R. E. BROWN,
Registrar-General.

PROVINCE OF HAWKE'S BAY.

| Electoral Districts. | Population, (including Half-castes). | Half-castes. | Number of Dwellings. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Males. | Females. | Total. | Males. | Females. | Total. | Inhabited. | Uninhabited. | Building. | Total. |
| Napier * | 3,106 | 2,514 | 5,620 | 63 | 68 | 131 | 977 | 75 | 18 | 1,070 |
| Persons on Ships | 129 | 8 | 137 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | - 694 |
| Clive | 2,171 | 1,290 | 3,461 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 640 | 39 | 15 | 694 |
| Totals, 1874 | 5,406 | 3,812 | 9,218 | 77 | 70 | 147 | 1,617 | 114 | 33 | 1,764 |
| Totals, 1871 | 3,596 | 2,463 | 6,059 | 45 | 44 | 89 | 1,215 | 277 | 26 | 1,518 |
| Increase | 1,810 | 1,349 | 3,159 | 32 | 26 | 58 | 402 | 163 | 7 | 246 |
| | or 50-33 | or 54-77 | or 52-13 | | | | or 33.08 | Der. | | or 16-20 |
| | per cent. | per cent. | per cent. | | | | per cent. | | | per cent. |

*The population of the Town of Napier (included in this Electoral District) was 3,648, viz., 1,969 Males and 1,679
Females.

PATENT for "A new and improved Method of to proceed with their application for Letters Patent
Smelting Magnetic and other Iron and Steel
Sands."

Thisis to notify, that THOMAS KENNEDY MACDONALD,
of Wellington, Accountant, and EDWARD METCALF
SMITH, of New Plymouth, Armourer and Artificer in
Metals, did, on the ninth day of March instant,
deposit at the office of the Patent Officer, in the
Colonial Secretary's Office, in Wellington, a specifica-
tion or instrument in writing under their hands and
seals, particularly describing and ascertaining the
nature of the said Invention, and in what manner the
same is to be performed. And that by reason of such
deposit the said Invention is protected and secured to
them exclusively for the term of six calendar months
thence next ensuing.

And I do further notify, that the said Thomas
Kennedy Macdonald and Edward Metcalf Smith have
given notice in writing at my office of their intention

Friday, the twelfth day of June next, at eleven o'clock
in the forenoon, at my office, to hear and consider the
said application and all objections thereto. And I
do hereby require all persons having an interest in
opposing the grant of such Letters Patent to leave,
on or before the eighth day of June next, at my office
in Wellington, particulars in writing of their objec-
tions to the said application, otherwise they will be
precluded from urging the same.

Given under my hand this ninth day of March,
1874.

JAMES PRENDERGAST,
Patent Officer.

Hart and Buckley,
Solicitors for the Applicants.
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By Authority: GEORGE DIDSBURY, Government Printer, Wellington.