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CONSUMPTION. 



Paper is principally used for printing, writing, wrapping, card- 

 boards, blotting, and tissue. The principal industries requiring 

 paper are box making and paper-bag making. These are well 

 established in the colony. 



The papers at present used are chiefly cheap qualities for print- 

 ing and wrapping, and medium for writing, blotting, and cardboards. 

 Weights and prices are: 



Printers are generally given four months' credit on open account 

 or 2^2 per cent for cash in the calendar month following the month 

 of purchase and delivery. 



Importers buy generally f. o. b. port of shipment or c. i. f. Mel- 



o. 

 bourne, against confirmed banker's credit. 



AMERICAN TRADE. 



The consumption of paper in the colony is increasing from year 

 to year, and will continue to do so. The United States is rapidly 

 gaining the trade, and undoubtedly there is a splendid future here 

 for our paper and articles made thereof. 



JOHN P. BRAY, 



MELBOURNE, March 30, 1899. Consul- General. 



