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NOTES ON NEW ZEALAND.
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MILLS.

Milling is carried on all over the country; indeed, it would be remarkable if it were not so, considering the large extent of New Zealand devoted to grain growing. Mills are both roller and stone. Some of the largest are at Oamaru and Ashburton.

BREAD AND BAKERIES.

In spite of the fact, however, that mills are so numerous, bread is by no means cheap; in fact, it is one of the most expensive articles of ordinary diet, especially when compared with the cheapness of