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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 70

WEED CONTROL BY CHEMICAL METHODS
By L. J. Mathews
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES BULLETIN 329
710 p. Hard cover, 1975. $35
Possibly no subject in the whole field of agricultural technology has advanced as rapidly in recent years as that of chemical methods of weed control. This publication summarises and makes specific recommendations based on the experimental work conducted largely by the New Zealand Department of Agriculture. The book is divided into five sections:

Section 1—Principles of weed control and the uses of chemical weed killers.

Section 2—Supplies information on the control of many of New Zealand’s worst weeds.

Section 3—Gives recommendations for the control of weeds in crops, pastures, and other specific areas.

Section 4—Describes the chemicals and summarises their uses.

Section 5—Deals with application of herbicides.

UNQUIET EARTH
A History of the Bolton Street Cemetery
By Margaret H. Alington
359 p. 1978. $9.75 plus p. and p.
A cemetery is generally thought of as a peaceful last resting place. The Bolton Street Cemetery, lying only a short distance from Wellington’s busy Lambton Quay, has had a restless history. From the fierce “consecration” debate of the 1840s to the contentious motorway of the 1960s, the cemetery’s land, siting and maintenance have been constantly under critical fire.

THE WHARE KOHANGA AND ITS LORE
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 13
93 p. Reprint 1975. $5.75
In this study of Whare Kohanga (the “Nest House”) is contained data of baptism rites performed over infants of superior families only, together with other cultural ceremonies applied to infants of high birth. The information obtained was contributed by members of the Ngati-Kahungunu tribe of the North Island. The text has been retained in its original style in the belief that these basic studies should still be readily available without textual alteration.

WHAT GRASS IS THAT?
By N. C. Lambrechtsen
D.S.I.R. INFORMATION SERIES No. 87
136 p., hard cover $2.25
A guide to the identification of some introduced grasses by means of an illustrated step-by-step key process by botanical name, or by standard common name.

WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE . . . Facts and Figures
DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR
63 p. 1980. $2.75 plus p. and p.
Changing social attitudes towards female employment, together with the dramatic increases in female labour force participation have made this an area of vital concern to many organisations with widely differing aims and interests. This bulletin contains current data on women in the labour force.

ABBOTSFORD LANDSLIP DISASTER
Report of the Commission of Inquiry
196p. 1980. $5.50 plus 50c p. and p.
On 8 August 1979 the Abbotsford landslip disaster occurred involving the movement of 18 hectares of land and 69 houses. As the immediate shock receded many complaints arising from the disaster were made. The outcome was the appointment of a commission to inquire into the situation and to report on the various matters comprised in the term of reference.

ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
Handbooks for visitors. $4
Third edition, 1976. 45c p. & p.
Attractively produced in four separate volumes these little handbooks fit into a plastic wallet which will give protection against wear and weather.

These introductory booklets are designed to introduce visitors to various aspects of the park and to stimulate awareness of preservation, protection, and regeneration of the park for future generations.

The four booklets are—

1. The Land—13 p. with locality map, describes geology and coastline.
2. Life—38 p. Includes vegetation and fauna.
3. Man—27 p. History and settlement.
4. Recreation—29 p. with folding map. Includes tracks and walking trips giving times and routes.

BALLROOM DANCING—A guide book for teachers and pupils
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
89 p. 1978. $3 plus 45c p & p
Almost all people as they move through their teens to adulthood are introduced to the undoubtedly pleasurable and universal activity, ballroom dancing.

As a new edition to the sports instruction series this book makes an effort to cover the basic steps in a variety of dances. It is intended mainly for beginners and therefore the more technical terms or finer amounts of turn and footwork are not included.

The book is well illustrated throughout with black and white photos and line drawings.

BASKETBALL
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
50 p. 1980 Revised edition. $3.75 plus p. and p.
This booklet, Basketball, is one of a special series of sport instruction publications. It is designed to provide basic guidance on the game of basketball in all its fundamental aspects.

CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENTS ———— 1653

APPOINTMENTS ———— 1613

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES ———— 1650

LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES ———— 1651

MISCELLANEOUS—
Commerce Act: Notices ———— 1623, 1630, 1643, 1650
Corrigendum ———— 1611
Customs Tariff: Notices ———— 1631
Education Act: Notices ———— 1622
Forests Act: Notices ———— 1621, 1626
Forest Disease Control Regulations: Notice ———— 1625
Harbours Act: Notice ———— 1626
Industrial Relations Act: Notice ———— 1625
Indecent Publications Tribunal: Notice ———— 1626
Land Act: Notices ———— 1621, 1627
Local Government Act: Notices ———— 1627
Maori Affairs Act: Notices ———— 1623
Marriage Act: Notices ———— 1615
Milk Act: Notice ———— 1623
Plant Varieties Act: Notice ———— 1633
Public Works Act: Notices ———— 1615
Raspberry Marketing Regulations: Notice ———— 1625
Regulations Act: Notice ———— 1630
Reserves Act: Notices ———— 1621, 1626
Sale of Liquor Act: Notice ———— 1626
Sales Tax Act: Notices ———— 1644, 1649
Schedule of Contracts: Notice ———— 1643
Transport Act: Notices ———— 1622
Tobacco Board Election Regulations: Notice ———— 1625

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS ———— 1611

Price $1.90
BY AUTHORITY: P. D. HASSELBERG, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1981