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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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MECHANICS OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE (THEORY AND PRACTICE)

This copiously illustrated 364 page authoritative book is strongly recommended by the N.Z. Motor Trade Certification Board.

Price 21s.

THE NEW ZEALAND HONOURS LIST

Price 5s. 6d. per copy.

SUPPLEMENT TO NEW ZEALAND HONOURS LIST FOR 1952

Price 1s.

ECONOMIC SURVEY 1955

The 1955 Economic Survey, presented by the Hon. J. T. Watts, Minister of Finance, is the fifth of a series dealing with recent changes in the New Zealand economy, and significant economic trends in overseas countries which are likely to affect New Zealand.

64 pages.

Price 2s.

THE FRENCH AT AKAROA

By T. LINDSAY BUICK, F.R.Hist.S. Price 12s. 6d.

NEW ZEALAND WARS

By JAMES COWAN. Vol. II. Price £1 1s.

NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST WAR

By T. LINDSAY BUICK. Price 15s.

BOTANICAL DISCOVERY IN NEW ZEALAND

THE RESIDENT BOTANISTS

THE VISITING BOTANIST

By W. R. B. OLIVER. Price 1s. 6d. per copy.

MOAS AND MOA-HUNTERS

By ROGER DUFF. Price 1s. 6d. per copy.

WRITING IN NEW ZEALAND

PIONEERS AND PROFESSIONALS. Price 1s. 6d.

EARLY JOURNALS AND RECORDS. Price 1s. 6d.

THE HIGH COUNTRY RUN

By JOHN PASCOE. Price 1s. 6d.

THE COMING OF THE MAORI

By RODERICK FINLAYSON. Price 1s. 6d.

A PENAL POLICY FOR NEW ZEALAND

In this brochure the problem of crime is briefly surveyed, and an outline given of the principles on which the Department of Justice acts in fulfilling its duty to provide better protection to society. The substance and the purposes of proposed changes in the law are also given.

A Penal Policy for New Zealand is commended by the Minister of Justice to all those—and it should be the concern of the whole community—who are interested in coping with what is undoubtedly a serious social problem.

32 pages. Illustrated.

Price 2s. 6d.

Statistical Report on the EXTERNAL TRADE of New Zealand

PART A—EXPORTS, 1953 and 1954

180 pages.

Price 15s.

PART 1B—IMPORTS, 1953 and 1954

286 pages.

Price 28s. 6d.

NEW ZEALAND OFFICIAL YEAR-BOOK 1955

1219 pages, plus 16 illustrations and 1 map of New Zealand (35 in. × 25 in.).

Price 15s.

THE NEW ZEALAND FORMULARY 1953

A prescriber’s guide to medication—including a reprint of the Drug Tariff 1953. Edited and compiled by DUNCAN COOK and C. A. FARQUHARSON, and published by direction of the Minister of Health.

192 pages, cloth cover.

Price 9s.

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

THE PARLIAMENT OF NEW ZEALAND AND PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Prepared by H. N. DOLLIMORE, Clerk of the House of Representatives and Clerk of Parliament

This illustrated booklet presents a wealth of information in an easy to read manner, covering the structure, powers, functions, and procedure of Parliament. One of the illustrations is an impressive photograph of the opening of Parliament by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 12 January 1954.

Price 2s.

INCOME TAX TABLES—INDIVIDUALS

The above book of 136 pages contains tables which enable the income tax payable by individuals to be computed at the rates fixed by the Land and Income Tax Amendment Act 1954. Compiled by the Department of Inland Revenue, and bound with a full cloth, stiff board cover. Price 11s. 6d.

A.B.C. OF PLAIN WORDS

BY SIR ERNEST GOWERS.

Price 3s.

AGRICULTURAL BOTANY

By J. S. YEATES and ELLA O. CAMPBELL

This book supplies a long-felt want in this country by providing a simple explanation of the manner in which plants function and the conditions necessary for their growth. Wherever possible technical terms have been avoided, and those essential to a proper understanding of the subject have been fully explained. Over one hundred illustrations contribute to a clear exposition of the subject. As a result, although the book is primarily intended for use in schools and colleges, it is also suitable for farmers, orchardists, horticulturists, and home gardeners.

236 pages.

Price 25s.

MAORI HOUSES AND FOOD STORES

By W. J. PHILLIPPS

Price 18s.

THE MAORI AS HE WAS

By

ELSDON BEST

Price 20s.

TE AO HOU (THE NEW WORLD)

Published Quarterly by the Maori Affairs Department

Price 2s.

THE PRINCIPLES OF WOOD PRESERVATION: THEIR APPLICATION UNDER NEW ZEALAND CONDITIONS

By Messrs D. R. CARR, B.Sc., and J. H. SMITH, B.Sc., B.E., A.M.I.C.E., of the New Zealand Forest Service.

Price 6s. 9d.

STUDENTS’ FLORA OF NEW ZEALAND AND OUTLYING ISLANDS

By T. W. KIRK, F.L.S.

Bound in cloth, 24s.

CUSTOMS TARIFF OF NEW ZEALAND

AS AT 15 APRIL 1949

Price 4s.

NEW ZEALAND CUSTOMS TARIFF

AMENDMENT NO. 1 AS AT 31 JULY 1952

Price 1s.

INDEX OF PLACES AND STREETS

Showing Electorates and No-licence Districts. Compiled by the Electoral Department.

72 pages.

Price 4s. 6d.

HOCKEY

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

SOFTBALL

RUGBY FOOTBALL

Guide books for teachers, coaches, and players.

Price 2s. 6d. each.