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THE fisheries;. 



was slovenly and they were shipped in liadly constructed LaiTels.- 

 Natnrally, they compare favourably with the herrings of any 

 other country, and they ajipear in inexlianstihle quantities. The" 

 Department of Fisheries is now taking active measures for re- 

 medying past negligences and putting an end to reckless methods-' 

 of carrying on this industry. Tliey are ditl'using information as 

 to the proper method of cure and packing ; and enforcing rules 

 for its proper prosecution. A great change for the better has- 

 commenced. 



rOISSTKR FISHKRY. 



The loljster fishery i> comparatively of recent origin, the' 

 packing for export or tinning of these valualile crustaceans^ 

 having commenced in 1873. 



The following figures show how this industiy has advancef? 

 .'-ince that date : — 



EXPORT OF LOBSTERS. 



