Timber Sawn for 1913.
Softwoods, 98,620,299 superficial feet, valued at the mill, £778,084; cedar, 882,092 superficial feet, valued at the mill, £15,964; hardwoods, 57,131,224 superficial feet, valued at the mill, £510,967; mouldings, &c., £61,872; 1,101,271 sleepers, £92,906. In addition, at least an equal quantity was used for bridges, wharves, fencing, &c. Total value of output of sawmills only, £1,459,793. The 247 sawmills employed 4,621 hands.
The Meat Industry.
In 1913 there were fourteen meatworks (exclusive of seven bacon factories), which employed 4,225 hands during the season. Total value of all meat products (including bacon and hams), £8,576,754.
Steamer Fares to Brisbane
(From America, Canada, South Africa, and India.)
Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Limited.
From San Francisco to Brisbane (Single):—
| First Saloon | $232.08 | (£48 | 7s. | 0d.) |
| Second Saloon | $152.40 | (£31 | 15s. | 0d.) |
| Third Class | $94.80 | (£19 | 15s. | 0d.) |
From Chicago to Brisbane (Single):—