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  Bacon, 1s. to 1s. 4d. Beef, 6d. to 7d. Bread, 2-lb. loaf, 3d. to 3½d. Butter, 1s. to 2s. Cheese, 9d. to 1s. Coffee, 1s. 6d. Milk, per quart, 5d. to 6d. Mutton, 4d. to 6d. Pork, 8d. to 10d. Potatoes, per stone, 1s. Sugar, 3d. to 4½d. Tobacco, 5s. to 6s. 6d. Tea, 1s. 6d. to 2s. 6d. These rates, except for meat, are greatly enhanced on the goldfields and remote country locations. As regards clothing, it is estimated as being 10 to 20 per cent. dearer than in England.  RATE OF WAGES.

The following is taken from the excellent handbook issued by the Emigrants' Information Office.

The rate of wages in the towns is roughly as follows, in the country districts slightly lower:— 1. Without board and lodging—per day:

2. With board and lodging:

a. Per month:

Housemaids and General Female Servants, 30s. to 40s.; Cooks, 30s. to 50s.

Farm Labourers, Ploughmen, and Station Hands, 40s. to 80s. 