. Transactions and proceedings of the New Zealand Institute . s^.V/.M^k^^/,^. l{EYr OPISTHO-BBANCHIATE MOLLUSCA. p. Thomson.—Our Fish Supply. 881 alteration. A synopsis of the Bill appeared in one of the Danedin papers,and I wrote pointing out what I thought objectionable features. When aQo-py of the Act was procured, it was found to be very general in its details,and as far as Otago harbour is concerned, almost unworkable. AVhenMinisters arrived in Dunedin, after the close of the session, no time was lostby the dealers in waiting on them and ascertaining the intention of theGovernment in the
. Transactions and proceedings of the New Zealand Institute . s^.V/.M^k^^/,^. l{EYr OPISTHO-BBANCHIATE MOLLUSCA. p. Thomson.—Our Fish Supply. 881 alteration. A synopsis of the Bill appeared in one of the Danedin papers,and I wrote pointing out what I thought objectionable features. When aQo-py of the Act was procured, it was found to be very general in its details,and as far as Otago harbour is concerned, almost unworkable. AVhenMinisters arrived in Dunedin, after the close of the session, no time was lostby the dealers in waiting on them and ascertaining the intention of theGovernment in the matter. Deputations explained what was wanted, andarrangements were made for a conference of all concerned, fishermen anddealers, which took place on January 5th. After a number of thosepresent had expressed their sentiments on the matter, a memorandum wasdrawn up, setting forth the sizes of fish which were to be consideredmarketable. These sizes were:—That no flounders should be sold undernine inches long; no red cod under ten inches; no mullet under ninenches ; and n
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