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under the existing Sheep Scab Order are emphasised, and the 

 statistics of outbreaks for the year, accompanied by maps 

 showing graphically the position for three years, are given. A 

 summary of the cases of rabies which occurred in Wales during 

 the year is included in the report, particulars are given as to the 

 special precautions adopted in connection with rabies in that 

 country, and the operation of the Muzzling and Control of Dogs 

 Order and its effects are discussed. Some paragraphs are 

 devoted to the casualties in the carrying trade of foreign and 

 Irish animals, in which are included tables showing the number 

 of animals carried from various countries and the number lost. 



The statistical tables included in the volume will be found to 

 be of considerable interest to agriculturists. 



Local Authorities {Acquisition of Land). [Lf.C. 182.] Price 4a 7 . 



This return shows the extent to which local authorities in 

 England and Wales utilised their statutory powers for the 

 acquisition of land for allotments, small holdings, and other 

 purposes between the 24th June, 1897, and the 31st March, 

 1903. 



The extent of land acquired for allotments was 3,783 acres, 

 the number of tenants accommodated being 12,730. Of this 

 area, 290 acres were purchased and 3,287 acres hired by agree- 

 ment, while 207 acres were compulsorily hired. Local authori- 

 ties in Norfolk displayed greater activity than those in any other 

 county in acquiring land for allotments, the area acquired being 

 783 acres, or more than four times the amount in any other 

 county. In each of the counties of Berks, Hereford, and York, 

 North Riding, less than 5 acres were acquired, while in Hunting- 

 donshire, Rutland, Westmorland, and eight Welsh counties 

 no land was acquired for allotments. 



Only three county councils and one county borough availed 

 themselves of their powers to acquire land for small holdings, 

 54 acres being purchased and 46 acres hired for this purpose. 



The total area of land acquired by parish councils for 

 purposes other than allotments amounted to 711 acres, of 



