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ROYALTY IN NEW ZEALAND
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1950
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NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENTARY RECORD
(1840–1949)
An Historical Survey of Parliament and the Parliamentary
System of New Zealand
245 pages Crown 4to: Bound full cloth: Green. 35s.
EDITED BY GUY SCHOLEFIELD
CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT
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Factory Production (1950–51)
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Vol. I: Increase and Location of
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Appendix A: Poultry
1945—
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Vol. VIII: Race
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Vol. X: Incomes
Vol. XI: Dwellings and Households
Appendix A: Poultry
Appendix B: War Service
Appendix C: Usual Place of Residence
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places, Duration of Residence of
Overseas-born, Race, War Service,
Industries, Occupations, Occupational
Status, and Travelling Time
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