THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
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There has been very little difference between the number of deaths in June and July from Zymotic Diseases. The deaths
from Constitutional Diseases were much less numerous in July, being 24 in June and 14 in July-the deaths from
Phthisis having fallen from 16 to 9; but the deaths from local diseases have increased from 43 in June to 54 in July. The
increases are chiefly in-diseases of the Nervous System from 15 to 19, diseases of the Organs of Circulation from 5 to 9, and
diseases of the Respiratory System from 13 to 16.

I have again to notice the fact that cases of Diphtheria appear to be more prevalent in Christchurch and Dunedin than in the
other boroughs. Of the deaths from that cause, and from Cynanche Maligna, 5 occurred in Christchurch, 2 in Dunedin.
The unmeaning verdict of a Coroner's jury, "Died from natural causes," prevents the case of the child found dead being
properly classified, as death from any disease may be said to be from natural causes.
Of the 6 deaths in Hokitika, 2 were of twin children from premature birth.
The accompanying Meteorological Report exhibits again for last month an unusually heavy rainfall in Wellington, it being
8.78 inches against 5.12 inches for the same month in previous years, giving thus for June and July last a rainfall of 17.042
inches against 10.419 inches for the same two months in previous years; whereas in Hokitika a decrease on the two months is
shown from 21.382 inches in former years to 13.120 inches this year.

Registrar-General's Office,
Wellington, 11th August, 1874..

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

PROVISIONAL METEOROLOGICAL REPORT FOR JULY, 1874.

| | AUCKLAND. | WELLINGTON. | NELSON. | CHRIST-
CHURCH. | HOKITIKA. | DUNEDIN. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Temperature in Shade | 50.9 | 46.4 | 43.8 | 41.4 | 44.4 | 40.8 |
| Ditto for same month previous years | 52.4 | 48.2 | 46.6 | 43.0 | 45.2 | 43.2 |
| Highest Temperature in Shade | 64.6 on 3rd | 58.0 on 12th | 60.0 on 3rd | 62.0 on 8th | 61.7 on 11th | 60.0 on 8th |
| Lowest Temperature in Shade | 35.0 on 23rd | 33.0 on 18th | 25.0 on 21st | 26.1 on 18th | 26.9 on 21st | 30.0 on 17th |
| Highest Temperature in Sun | 106.3 on 3rd | 98 on 24th | 128 on 13th | 84.3 on 29th | 63.2 on 7th | 105.0 on 8th |
| Lowest Temperature on Grass | 10.0 on 22nd | 24 on 24th | and 12th | 15.2 on 18th | 25.4 on 21st | 21.0 on 4th |
| Average Moisture of Air (Saturation=100) | 80 | 86 | 81 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Ditto for same month previous years | 82 | 74 | 77 | 83 | 90 | 77 |
| Rainfall in inches | 3.270 | 8.780 | 5.860 | 1.620 | 7.150 | 2.040 |
| Ditto for same month previous years | 4.783 | 5.120 | 6.712 | 2.305 | 11.290 | 2.469 |
| Number of Days on which Rain fell | 22 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 13 |
| Ditto for same month previous years | 20 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 13 |

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.

August, 1874.

J. HECTOR.

LAND TRANSFER ACT NOTICES.

N OTICE is hereby given, that the several parcels
of land hereinafter described will be brought
under the provisions of "The Land Transfer Act,
1870," unless caveat in the meantime be lodged for-
bidding the same.

EXECUTORS of WILLIAM SCHAFER, late of
Gibbs Town, in the District of Golden Bay, in the
Province of Nelson, Publican, deceased, Applicants.
-27 perches, being Allotment "23" on the plan of
Gibbs Town aforesaid. (J. R. Mabin, Notary
Public.)

WILLIAM ROUT, of Stoke, in the District of
Suburban South, Gentleman, Applicant.-2 roods,
being the southern moiety of Section "722" on the
plan of the City of Nelson. (Adams and Kingdon,
Solicitors.)

GEORGE BULMER TATE, of the Motueka
Valley, Settler, Applicant.-27 acres, being part of
Section "26 on Square 7" of the plan of the Pro-
vince of Nelson. Bounded-North-eastward (2650
links) by Section 67; South-eastward (2650 links) by
Section 13; on the remaining third side by a public
road. (Adams and Kingdon, Solicitors.)

JOSEPH DUNCAN, of Riwaka, in the District
of Motueka, Farmer, Applicant.-1 rood, being part
of Section "13" on the plan of the said District.
Bounded-Northward (100 links), Westward (250
links), by other parts of same section; Eastward
(250 links), Southward (100 links), by public roads.
(Adams and Kingdon, Solicitors.)

EDWARD HANDYSIDE, of the Town of One-
hunga, in the Province of Auckland, Gentleman,
Applicant.-3 roods 12 perches, being part of
Section "854" on the plan of the City of Nelson.
Bounded-Northward (390 links) by Section 853;
Eastward (230 links) by Vanguard Street; South-
ward (320 links) by Section 855; Westward by other
part of same Section "854." (Adams and Kingdon,
Solicitors.)

WILLIAM GALBRAITH, of the District of
Waimea East, Shoemaker, Applicant.-2 acres 2
roods 29 perches, being part of Section "25" on the
plan of the said district. Bounded-North (270
feet) by a public road; East (432 feet 8 inches),
West (432 feet 8 inches), by other part of same
section; South (270 feet) by a public road. (W.
Rout, Broker.)

JOHN GARDNER, of Moeraki Downs, in the
Province of Canterbury, Builder, Applicant.-1 rood,
being part of Section "517" on the plan of the City
of Nelson, having a frontage of 73 feet to Tasman
Street, commencing at a point measured 75 feet from
the south-eastern angle of the said section, and
extending backwards at right angles with the front
the whole depth of the section. (Maclean and
Gully, Solicitors.)

Caveat in each case must be lodged within one
calendar month from the date of publication of this
notice in the Gazette.

Diagrams may be inspected at this office.

Dated this 7th day of August, 1874, at the Lands
Registry Office, Nelson.

489

SAMUEL KINGDON,
District Land Registrar.

LAND TRANSFER ACT NOTICES.

N OTICE is hereby given, that the several parcels
of land hereinafter described will be brought
under the provisions of "The Land Transfer Act,
1870," unless caveat be lodged forbidding the same
on or before the 19th day of September next.

OKOTUKU DISTRICT.-Rural Allotment "158"
201 acres. In occupation of JOHN OLD ALLAN