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Review of the Progress and Development of the Depart- 

 ment of Marine and Fisheries since 1896, and 

 Comtemplated Improvements 



This pamphlet is prepared with a view of presenting to 

 the public, evidence of the great progress and improvements 

 made in connection with both branches of the important 

 Department of Marine and Fisheries, of Canada. Many persons 

 interested in our great waterways and fisheries, who have not 

 the time or opportunity to read elaborate and detailed annual 

 reports, will find in this summary, the information which has so 

 frequently of late, formed the subject of enquiry. Besides, 

 the number of annual reports published by Parliament is 

 limited, and, therefore, the interested public cannot fail to 

 appreciate this effort to chronicle the progress in aids to navi- 

 gation and fish breeding. 



New Aids to Navigation and Improvements during 1 the 

 Fast Six Years. 



Owing to the adoption of a more liberal policy during the 

 past six or seven years, many improvements in lighting appara- 

 tus and fog-alarms, have been introduced. The increased trade 

 of the past six years, on the coast, ocean and inland waters of 

 Canada, demanded more and better aids to navigation, and the 

 requirements of the shipping interest, mariners and fishermen, 

 have been considered. 



The following comparative statement shows the increased 

 total expenditure during the year 1903 over 1896. 



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