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herrings, and in the case of the former to detention by bad weather in the 

 early months of the year. 



The results of the flounder net fishing show little change. Beam trawling 

 in the Sol way exhibits slightly decreased returns, while the catch of turbot, 

 though unimportant, is nearly double that of the preceding year. 



The output of oysters was greater than that of the preceding twelve 

 months, running into seven figures. The crab, lobster, and mussel fisheries 

 all show an improvement, while unclassified shell-fish shows a decrease of 

 £511. The long, good summer weather w r ould favour the crab and lobster 

 branch of the industry. 



With the exception of a few herrings kippered by local fishmongers for 

 their own shops, all the fish landed were sent fresh to market. 



Only one small third-class boat was built in the district. For a number 

 of years none of the larger or second-class craft have been built here, all 

 being constructed outwith this district. 



It is pleasing to report that no lives were lost in connection with the 

 fisheries. 



Fishery Office, 

 Girvan, 9 th January 1912. 



W. M. Wares, 



Fishery Officer. 



