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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS OF THE

GOVERNMENT OF NEW ZEALAND FOR FINANCIAL YEAR COMMENCING 1st APRIL, 1908, AND ENDING 31st MARCH, 1909

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.

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CONTENTS. GENERAL BALANCE-SHEET:— page Cash Accounts .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ~ .. 6 Interest and Sinking Pond Remittance Account .. .. .. .. ~ .. 8 Accounts relating to the Public Debt .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 Summary oe Balances .. .. .. * .. .. .. .. .. .. 11 CONSOLIDATED FUND :— Statement of Receipts and Expenditure :— Ordinary Revenue Account .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 14 Treasury Bills Account .. .. .. .. ■.. .. .. .. .. 16 State Forests Account .. -. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 16 State Coal-mines Account .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. 16 Scenery Preservation Account .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 16 Accounts of Local Bodies .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 18 Deposit Accounts .. . • • • • • • • • • • ■ .. .. 18 Ordinary Revenue Account :— Receipts :— Statement of Ordinary and Territorial Revenue .. .. .. .. .. 20 Detail Statement of Miscellaneous Ordinary Revenue .. .. .. .. 21 Detail Statement of Territorial Revenue .. .. .. .. .. .. 28 Expenditure :— Civil List .. .. .. .. ... ... ... .. .. .. 29 Interest and Sinking Fund .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 31 Under Special Acts of the General Assembly .. .. .. .. ........ 87 Under Annual Appropriations .. .. .. .. ... .. .. 53 Statement in Detail of the Net Expenditure under Votes for Miscellaneous Services :— Department of Minister of Finance .. .. .. .. .. .. 58 Post and Telegraph Department. . .. .. .. .. ~ .. 58 Minister op Native Affairs ..'■.. .. .. .. .. ~ 59 Minister of Justice .. • .■, ■ • • ■. .. .. .. .. 61 Police Department .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 61 Mines Department .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 62 Department of Internal Affairs ... .. .. .. .. .. 63 Defence Department ".. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 66 Customs Department .. .. .... .. .. .. .. 68 Minister of Marine .. • .. ••.. .. .. .. .. ..69 Department of Lands and Survey .. — .. --—... .. .. 70 Minister of Education .. .; .; .. .. .. .. .. 76 Detail Statement of Expenditure under the Vote for Rates on Crown Lands .. 77 . State Forests Account:— Receipts .. .. .. • • • • • • • • ■ • > • • • .. 77 Expenditure under Annual Appropriation .. .. .. .. .. .. 78 State Coal-mines Account: — Expenditure under Annual Appropriation .. .. .. .. .. .. 78 Scenery Preservation Account: — Expenditure under Annual Appropriation .. .. .. .. .. .. 78 Accounts of Local Bodies :— Balance-sheet of — Revenue from Fees, Fines, etc. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 79 Endowments of Land .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 82 Goldfields Revenue.. .. .. .. '.. .. .. .. .. 82 Gold Duty .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 83 Counties Separate Account .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 83 Advance Account .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 83 Deposit Accounts :— Balance-sheet .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. 85 Statement of the Unauthorised Expenditure .. .. .. .. .. .. 86 Statement of Advances Outstanding.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 90 Statement of the Receipts and Disbursements under "The Trustee Act, 1908" .. .. 91

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CONTENTS— continued. PUBLIC WORKS FUND:— pAGE Statement of Receipts and Expenditure .. .. .. .. ~ 94. Expenditure under Annual Appropriations .. .. .. .. .. 93 Statement of the Unauthorised Expenditure .. .. .. .. 101 Statement of the Advances Outstanding .. ~ .. ~ .. 101 THE HUTT RAILWAY AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT:— Statement of Receipts and Expenditure .. .. .. .. ~ .. gg Expenditure under Annual Appropriation .. .. .. .. .. Hg THE RAILWAYS IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORISATION ACT ACCOUNT:— Statement of Receipts and Expenditure .. .. .. .. ~ gg . Expenditure under Annual Appropriation .. .. .. ~ .. .. ..318 THE WAIKAKA BRANCH RAILWAY ACCOUNT :— Statement of Receipts and Expenditure .. .. .. .. .. gg THE WELLINGTON-MANAWATU RAILWAY PURCHASE ACCOUNT :— Receipts and Expenditure .. .. .. .. ~ ~ gg THE CHEVIOT ESTATE ACCOUNT :— Receipts and Expenditure .. .. .. .. .. ~ _ _ gg THE LAND FOR SETTLEMENTS ACCOUNT:— Receipts and Expenditure .. .. .. .. .. ~ 104 Expenditure under Annual Appropriation .. .. .. ~ .. Hg THE MAORI LAND SETTLEMENT ACT ACCOUNT:— Receipts and Expenditure .. .. .. .. .. ~ __ HO Expenditure under Annual Appropriation .. .. .. ~ .. Hg THE CONVERSION ACCOUNT .. .. .. .. , _ uo THE LOANS TO LOCAL BODIES ACCOUNT :— Receipts and Expenditure .. .. .. .. ■ ~ ~ . ~ „ Expenditure under Annual Appropriation .. .. .. ~ ~ Hg Statement of the Unauthorised Expenditure .. .. .. .. 1 20 THE HAURAKI PLAINS SETTLEMENT ACCOUNT:— Receipts and Expenditure ...... 11c • * • • •• .. lib THE NEW ZEALAND CONSOLS ACCOUNT .. .. .. .. .. .. U6 THE GOVERNMENT ADVANCES TO SETTLERS OFFICE LOAN ACCOUNT :— Receipts and Expenditure ...... ~„ lib THE GOVERNMENT ADVANCES TO WORKERS LOAN ACCOUNT :— Receipts and Expenditure ...... ~„ *" ' • • • •• .. lib THE RESERVE FUND ACCOUNT .... ~e • • ',• .. .. lib THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND ACT, 1903, ACCOUNT :— Receipts and Expenditure .... ~ „ ■ •• •■ •• •. .. lib THE SINKING FUNDS ACCOUNTS :— Account of Receipts and Disbursements of the Sinking Funds .. .. 129 Statement of the Securities in which the Sinking Funds were held .. .. !24 Statement showing the Amount of Sinking Funds accrued to 31st March, 1909 .. 124 TABLE OF THE PUBLIC DEBT ON 31st MARCH, 1909 .. .. IQfi

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aENEHAL BALANCE -SHEET AND BUMMAEY OF TRANSACTIONS.

FINANCIAL YEAR 1909.

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

GENERAL BALANCE-SHEET and SUMMARY of TRANSACTIONS for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909. CASH ACCOUNTS.

Balances on 31st March, 1908. Tbansactions, 1908-1909. Balances on 31st March, 1909. Db. Cb. Db. Cb. Db. Cb. CONSOLIDATED FUND :— Obdinaby Revenue Account .. Tbeasury Bills Account State Forests Account State Coal-mines Account Scenery Pbeseevation Account Accounts of Local Bodies .. ... Deposits Account .. .. .. .. i .. PUBLIC WORKS FUND £ s. d. £ s. d. 767,849 6 5 400,000 0 0 8,879 7 10 44,067 15 10 8,193 14 11 15,194 2 3 247,848 11 5 £ s. d. 9,750,951 9 0 750,000 0 0 26,962 0 0 270,574 13 0 5,765 5 2 140,564 3 10 441,368 15 3 3,677,708 1 5 66,517 6 11 £ s. d. 9,167,423 2 0 600,000 0 0 32,619 5 9 253,528 5 2 £ s. a. £ s. d. 184,320 19 5 250,000 0 0 14,536 13 7 27,021 8 0 2,428 9 9 124,392 9 8 386,334 7 5 977 11 11 192,814 3 7 152,562 18 10 3,908,854 12 3 383,709 9 8 HUTT RAILWAY AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT 15,853 8 6 69,566 0 0 18,902 1 7 THE RAILWAYS IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORISATION ACT ACCOUNT 19,365 4 0 141,549 0 10 145,130 0 0 22,946 3 2 CHEVIOT ESTATE ACCOUNT .. WELLINGTON-MANAWATU RAILWAY PURCHASE ACCOUNT 48,314 5 7 8,881 2 8 13,980 0 0 •• 53,413 2 11 967,878 15 11 1,007,869 17 3 1,090,375 5 5 •• 39,991 1 4 LAND FOR SETTLEMENTS ACCOUNT 492,062 12 4 1,258,616 17 10 323,820 19 11 WAIKAKA BRANCH RAILWAY ACCOUNT 13,391 7 2 13,391 7 2 •• MAORI LAND SETTLEMENT ACT ACCOUNT .. 4,328 2 5 1,447 13 3 1,857 2 2 4,737 11 4 CONVERSION ACCOUNT 20,114 5 3 1,249,454 10 9 1,239,728 0 0 10,387 14 6 LOANS TO LOCAL BODIES ACCOUNT 11,271 0 5 1,048,848 13 8 1,040,529 0 6 2,951 7 3 HAURAKI PLAINS SETTLEMENT ACCOUNT 11,672 5 6 12,000 0 0 327 14 6 REMITTANCES TO LONDON 1,000,000 0 0 1,000,000 0 0 REMITTANCES FROM LONDON 500,000 0 0 500,000 0 0 - NEW ZEALAND CONSOLS ACCOUNT 478,449 1 1 124 0 0 478,573 1 1 GOVERNMENT ADVANCES TO SETTLERS OFFICE LOAN ACCOUNT 2,131,813 15 0 2,131,813 15 0 GOVERNMENT ADVANCES TO WORKERS LOAN ACCOUNT 223,500 0 0 223,500 0 0 BANK OF NEW ZEALAND ACT, 1903, ACCOUNT RESERVE FUND ACCOUNT 500,000 0 0 500,000 0 0 800,000 0 0 800,000 0 0 SILVER AND BRONZE COIN ACCOUNT 100,000 0 0 100,000 0 0 1,000,000 0 0 4,047,745 4 3 1,000,000 0 0 977 11 11 3,310,882 1 7 977 11 11 Totals ■ •• 22,787,465 17 2 3,047,745 4 3 23,049,625 2 7 3,309,904 9 8

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

GENERAL BALANCE-SHEET and SUMMARY of TRANSACTIONS— continued. CASH ACCOUNTS- continued.

Balances on 31st Maech, 1908. Tbansactions, 1908-1909. Balances on 31st March, 1909. Dr. Ce. Dr. Cb. Dr. Cb. PUBLIC ACCOUNT:— Bank of New Zealand in the Dominion Bank of New Zealand in London £ s. d. 1,015,531 19 4 £ s. d. £ a. d. 12,173,306 6 9 8,435,585 15 11 £ s. d. 12,472,885 10 3 7,955,032 1 3 £ s. d. 715,952 15 10 160,810 9 1 £ s. c 319,743 5 7 ADVANCE ACCOUNTS:— Public Works Fund Investment Account Cheviot Estate Investment Account Land foe Settlements Investment Account Bank of New Zealand Act, 1903, Investment Account Imperial Government Pensions Account Miscellaneous Imprests Foreign Imprest Account On Account of otheb Govebnments Convebsion Account —Stock Agents Conversion Account— High Commissioner 400,000 0 0 500,000 0 0 619 5 7 28,215 12 5 90,038 15 3 4,445 6 3 188 9 11 50,000 0 0 - - - 660,000 0 0 47,000 0 0 715,500 0 0 31,384 8 11 5,717,715 9 10 709,853 5 7 9,997 14 2 21,100 0 0 12,900 0 0 530,000 0 0 813,999 4 5 31,986 2 9 5,660,160 0 1 714,910 10 5 9,589 18 3 20,844 8 4 62,900 0 0 130,000 0 0 47,000 0 0 301,500 15 7 500,000 0 0 17 11 9 85,771 2 2 84,981 10 5 4,853 2 2 444 1 7 I •• •- NEW ZEALAND CONSOLS ACCOUNT :— Bank of New Zealand NEW ZEALAND CONSOLS INVESTMENT ACCOUNT .. 74 1 1 124 0 0 190 0 0 8 11 478,375 0 0 17,190 0 0 17,000 0 0 478,565 0 0 RESERVE FUND ACCOUNT INVESTMENT ACCOUNT 800,000 0 0 256,113 6 5 256,113 6 5 800,000 0 0 3,367,488 9 10 319,743 5 7 319,743 5 7 3,309,904 9 8 - Totals 3,047,745 4 3 28,545,611 2 2 3,309,904 9 8 •• 28,807,770 7 7 •• -

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

GENERAL BALANCE-SHEET AND SUMMARY of TRANSACTIONS— continued. SUMMARY OF BALANCES OF CASH ACCOUNTS ON 31st MARCH, 1909.

INTEREST AND SINKING FUND REMITTANCE ACCOUNT.

Db. & ■ s. d. Ce, £ s. d. Public Account .. 876,763 4 11 Consolidated Fund .. 670,144 2 5 Public Works Fund Investment Account .. 130,000 0 0 Public Works Fund .. .. .. .. Hutt Railway and Road Improvement Account .. 383,709 9 8 18,902 1 7 Cheviot Estate Investment Account 47,000 0 0 The Railways Improvements Authorisation Act Account 22,946 3 2 Land for Settlements Investment Account .. 301,500 15 7 Wellington-Manawatu Railway Purchase Account .. 39,991 1 4 Bank of New Zealand Act, 1903, Investment Account .. 500,000 0 0 Cheviot Estate Account 53,413 2 11 Dominion and Foeeign Advances 176,067 8 1 Land fob Settlements Account .. 323,820 19 11 New Zealand Consols Account — Maori Land Settlement Act Account 4,737 11 4 Bank of New Zealand 8 11 Conversion Account 10,387 14 6 Loans to Local Bodies Account 2,951 7 3 Investment Account .. .. .. .. .. 478,565 0 0 Hauraki Plains Settlement Account 327 14 6 Reserve Fund Investment Account .. .. \ .. .. 800,000 0 0 New Zealand Consols Account 478,573 1 1 Bank of New Zealand Act, 1903, Account .. 500,000 0 0 / Reserve Fund Account .. 800,000 0 0 Total .. £3,309,904 9 8 . Total .. £3,309,904 9 8

Balances on 31st March, 1908. Transactions, 1908-1909. Balances on 31st March, 1909. Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Interest Remittance Account 3,892 5 10 1,954,872 12 7 1,971,058 6 6 20,077 19 9 Sinking Fund Remittance Account 27,340 0 0 29,326 0 0 5,326 0 0 3,340 0 0 Suspense Remittance Account — Bank of England Crown Agents, London H'gh Commissioner 22,034 10 10 8,951 15 0 246 0 0 1,844,448 8 0 16,590 0 0 86,019 18 6 1,852,253 14 1 16,695 0 0 85,923 18 6 14,229 4 9 8,846 15 0 342 0 0 Totals .. 31,232 5 10 31,232 5 10 3,931,256 19 1 3,931,256 19 1 23,417 19 9 23,417 19 9

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GENERAL BALANCE-SHEET AND SUMMARY OF TRANSACTIONS-continued. ACCOUNTS RELATING TO THE PUBLIC DEBT.

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

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Balances on 31st March, 1908. Transactions, 1908-1909. Balances on 31st Mabch, 1909. Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr. PUBLIC DEBT ACCOUNT:— £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Canterbury Loan Ordinance, 1862 District Railways Purchasing Acts, 1885, 1886 .. Native Land Purchases Act, 1892 Lands Improvement and Native Lands Acquisition Act, 1894 Hutt Railway and Road Improvement Acts, 1903, 1905, and 1907 Maori Land Settlement Aot 1905 Amendment Act, 1907 Coal-mines Act, 1908 Dairy Industry Act, 1908 .. .. .. .. .'. .. Government Advances to Settlers Act, 1908— Government Advances to Settlers Aot, 1894, amending Acts 1901 and 1906 Government Advances to Workers Aot, 1906 Government Railways Act, 1908 — Railways Improvements Authorisation Act, 1904 Land for Settlements Act, 1908 — Land for Settlements Act, 1894, and Amendment Act, 1897 Land for Settlements Consolidation Aot, 1900 Local Bodies' Loans Aot, 1908 — Government Loans to Local Bodies Aot, 1886 Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1901 New Zealand Consols Act, 1908 .. .. .. .. " New Zealand Loans Act, 1908 — New Zealand Loan Act, 1863 Consolidated Loan Act, 1867 Defence and Other Purposes Loan Act, 1870 Immigration and Public Works Loan Act, 1870 General Purposes Loan Act, 1873 Consolidated Stock Act, 1877 Consolidated Stock Act, 1884 Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1896 Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1900 Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act, 1901 Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Aot, 1902 Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1903 Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1904 Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act, 1905 Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1906 Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act, 1907 Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1908 .. .. ' Public Revenues Act, 1908—Reserve Fund Securities Aot, 1907 Post and Telegraph Act, 1908 Public Works Act, 1908— Paeroa-Waihi Railway Act, 1903 .. Waikaka Branch Railway Act, 1905 Scenery Preservation Act, 1908 State Fire Insurance Act, 1908 .. .. .. ,. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Purchase Act, 1908 Treasury Bills issued under — The Public Revenues Act, 1908 15,200 0 0 40,000 0 0 125,000 0 0 400,000 0 0 150,000 0 0 250,000 0 0 100,000 0 0 1,781 0 0 980,000 0 0 205,000 0 0 163,500 0 0 411,000 0 0 4,462,521 0 0 250,300 0 0 1,256,000 0 0 478,449 1 1 266,300 0 0 13,000 0 0 100,000 0 0 390,900 0 0 82,900 0 0 48,390,956 0 0 744,700 0 0 500,000 0 0 645,500 0 0 250,000 0 0 670,900 0 0 842,500 0 0 569,500 0 0 939,000 0 0 1,000,000 0 0 808,200 0 0 • • 400,000 0 0 74,600 0 0 438 0 0 1,182,700 0 0 105,000 0 0 110,200 0 0 1,116,510 0 0 1,040,000 0 0 124 0 0 400,000 0 0 17,300 0 0 438 0 0 475,000 0 0 15,000 0 0 10,600 0 0 1,163,415 0 0 730,000 0 0 15,200 0 0 40,000 0 0 125,000 0 0 400,000 0 0 207,300 0 0 250,000 0 0 100,000 0 0 1,781 0 0 1,687,700 0 0* 295,000 0 0 263,100 0 0 411,000 0 0 4,415,616 0 0 250,300 0 0 1,506,000 0 0 478,573 1 1 266,300 0 0 13,000 0 0 100,000 0 0 390,900 0 0 82,900 0 0 49,630,684 0 0 744,700 0 0 500,000 0 0 353,100 0 0 225,300 0 0 670,900 0 0 843,115 0 0 566,700 0 0 939,000 0 0 1,000,000 0 0 1,000,000 0 0 680,000 0 0 800,000 0 0 200,000 0 0 j 1,239,728 0 0 165,000 0 0 165,000 0 0 380,000 0 0 185,600 0 0 3,000 0 0 583,230 0 0 672,400 0 0 210,300 0 0 3,000 0 0 582,615 0 0 2,800 0 0 383,600 0 0 1,600,000 0 0 191,800 0 0 920,000 0 0 800,000 0 0 200,000 0 0 80,214 0 0 53,476 0 0 30,000 0 0 2,000 0 0 80,214 0 0 53,476 0 0 30,000 0 0 2,000 0 0 795,000 0 0 1,000,000 0 0 205,000 0 0 400,000 0 0 600,000 0 0 750,000 0 0 250,000 0 0 66,868,797 1 1 10,369,730 0 0 6,574,668 0 0 70,663,859 1 1 * £104,100 tern] torar; advi .nee not i]

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

GENERAL BALANCE-SHEET AND SUMMARY OF TRANSACTIONS— continued. ACCOUNTS RELATING TO THE PUBLIC DEBT-continued.

T\ Balances on 31st Mabch, 1908. Transactions,, 1908-1909. Balances on 31st Mabch, '1909. Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr. DEBENTURES ACCOUNT £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 6,043,788 0 0 9,177,163 0 0 £ s. d. £ s. d. 17,586,727 0 0 20,720,102 O 0 INSCRIBED STOCK ACCOUNT 48,390,956 0 0 1,239,728 0 0 49,630,684 0 0 (CONSOLS ACCOUNT) 478,449 1 1 124 0 0 478,573 1 1 SCRIP ACCOUNT 372,665 0 0 630,880 0 0 475,215 0 0 217,000 0 0 MORTGAGE SECURITY ACCOUNT .. 40,000 0 0 40,000 0 0 DEBENTURES SALES ACCOUNT:— \ Public Works Fund Investment Account,— Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1908 Government Advances to Settlers Aot, 1908 — Government Advanoes to Settlers Act, 1906 Government Railways Act, 1908 (Railways Improvement Authorisation Act, 1904) Cheviot Estate Investment Account, — Huct Railway and Road Improvement Act, 1903, 1905, aud 1907 Government Advances to Settlers Act, 1908 — Government Advances to Settlers Act, 1906 Government Advances to Workers Act, 1906 Land for Settlements Investment Account, — Government Railways Act, 1908 (Railways Improvemeat Authorisation Aot, 1904) Aid to Public Works and Laud Settlements Act, 1908 Government Advances to Settlers Act, 1908 — Government Advances to Settlers Act, 1906 Government Advances to Workers Aot, 1906 Treasury Bills 30,000 0 0 100,000 0 0 30,000 0 0 12,000 0 0 25,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 30,000 0 0 100,000 0 0 30,000 0 0 12,000 0 0 25,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 100,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 100,000 0 0 112,000 0 0 23,500 0 0 100,000 0 0 112,000 0 0 23,500 0 0 100,000 0 0 Totals 552,500 0 0 130,000 0 0 422,500 0 0 SUMMARY OF ALANCES OF PUB! iIC DEBT ACCOUNTS ON 31st MARCH, 1909. Balances Db. £ s. d. Balances Cr. £ s. d. Public Debt Account Debentubes Sales Account.. 70,663,859 1 1 422,500 0 0 Debentures Account .. ■ Inscribed Stock Account Scrip Account Mortgage Security Account 20,720,102 0 0 50,109,257 1 1 217,000 0 0 40,000 0 0 Total 71,086,359 1 1 Total 71,086,359 1 1

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 190 8-190 9.

SUMMARY of BALANCES on 31st MARCH, 1909.

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CONSOLIDATED _? TJ 2ST ID

FINANCIAL YBAE 1908-1909

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-190'9.

STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the CONSOLIDATED REVENUE

1907-1908. RECEIPTS. 1908-1909. £ s. d. ,215,517 2 2 Balanoe at beginning of Year, — Cash in the Publio Account Advances in the hands of Officers of the Government, - In the Dominion In London On account of Imperial Pensions .. .. .. On account of other Governments £ s. d. 1,080,094 0 1 £ s. d. 16,993 8 3 29,993 13 0 563 15 7 4,757 10 9 13,080 16 6 69,609 18 0 619 5 7 4,445 6 3 ,267,825 9 9 550,000 0 0 Less Treasury Bills outstanding .. .. .. .. • • 1,167,849 6 5 400,000 0 0 767,849 6 5 717,825 9 9 ,103,564 15 7 ,550,933 10 10 537,846 5 9 304,904 14 5 113,972 19 9 ,765,395 4 4 129,165 9 3 42,217 2 .8 218,342 7 0 Ordinary Revenue, — Customs Stamps, including Postal and Telegraph Cash Beceipts Land-tax .. Ihoome-tax Beer Duty Railways Registration and other Pees Marine Miscellaneous 2,801,248 7 3 1,591,327 9 11 604,900 13 1 321,044 0 11 116,214 1 3 2,918,507 6 0 117,061 6 7 43,815 3 10 264,209 16 7 8,778,328 5 5 ,766,342 9 7 45,233 3 0 2,255 1 0 242,115 2 5 Territorial Revenue, — Cash Land Sales .. ., .. .. •• •• £55,379 15 11 Deferred-payment Land Sales .. .. .. .. 1,782 4 2 Pastoral Runs, Rents, and Miscellaneous .. .. .. 165,694 19 7 289,603 6 5 222,856 19 8 Debentures issued, — "New Zealand Loans Act, 1908" ("The Consolidated Stock Act, 1884"),— In renewal of debentures matured 4th January, 1909 In renewal of debentures matured 31st December, 1907 9,001,185 5 1 ,055,945 16 0 385,500 0 0 165,000 0 0 165,000 0 0 801 11 3 3,000 0 0 4,241 9 2 Recoveries in respeot of Expenditure of previous Years,— In respect of payments made on account of Cook Islands In respect of payments made on account of Niue Island Refund of purchase-money of schooner " Countess of Ranfurly " Recoupment by Land for Settlements Account of interest paid on borrowed money 443 1 6 356 15 5 799 16 11 8,043 0 5 Debentures renewed, — " The Dairy Industry Act, 1908,"— Debentures matured 1st August, 1908 438 0 0 800,000 0 0 121,000 0 0 Sinking Eunds set free, — Applicable to the redemption of debentures issued under— " The Immigration and Public Works Loan Aot, 1870 " " The Consolidated Stock Act, 1884 " 924,000 0 0 Totals ;il,091,314 6 2 £9,935,272 8 5

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

FUND for-the Year ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1908. ACCOUNT.

1907-1908. EXPENDITURE. 1908-1909. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 35,690 17 8 2,187,419 0 0 357,221 8 10 90,135 17 2 32,512 14 9 22,706 18 7 Permanent Appropriations, — Civil List.. Interest and Sinking Fund Under Special Acts of the Legislature Subsidies paid to Local Bodies Amounts paid over to Local Bodies and to Deposit Accounts— Payments under the Land Acts Payments under the Timber and Elax Royalties Act Endowments— New Plymouth Harbour Board Greymouth Harbour Board Westport Harbour Board Old-age Pensions .. .. .. •■ •• •• •• 33,953 6 11 2,258,364 15 9 369,837 14 8 95,060 17 4 29,315 14 5 9,307 10 11 3,718 5 10 19,788 19 10 54,391 3 5 325,036 2 6 3,262 19 4 18,204 9 1 56,190 13 11 336,532 1 7 3,128,621 8 7 Annual Appropriations,— Class I.—Legislative Departments II. —Department of Minister of Finance III.—Post and Telegraph Department IV. —Industries and Commerce and Tourist and Health Resorts Departments V. —Old-age Pensions Department VI.—Working Railways Department.. VII.—Public Buildings and Domains .. VIII.—Maintenance of Roads.. .. .. IX.—Printing and Stationery Department X. —Stamp and Deeds Department .. XI. —Native Department XII. —Justice Department XIII. —Police Department XIV.—Mines Department of Internal Affairs .. XVI.—Crown Law Department XVII. —Defence Department .. „ XVIII. —Customs Department XIX.—Marine and Harbours and Inspection of Maohinery Departments .. XX.—Department of Labour XXI.—Department of Lands and Survey „ XXII.—Department of Agriculture „ XXIII.—Valuation Department „ XXIV. —Education Department „ XXV.—Public Health Department „ XXVI. —Mental Hospitals and Hospitals and Charitable Departments Services not provided for .. .. ... 3,210,080 3 11 29,788 13 11 56,832 5 3 707,136 1 10 29,280 19 8 49,672 6 8 805,537 13 5 54,536 8 10 5,765 15 3 1,963,227 15 2 47,475 19 6 19,207 14 4 46,261 4 7 37,963 6 0 24,656 5 11 149,241 9 5 157,856 19 1 34,470 0 5 114,799 16 5 4,340 3 7 176,426 2 4 49,511 19 5 76,629 19 5 29,047 10 7 172,825 16 11 136,041 8 3 33,096 5 11 821,423 2 0 33,252 18 11 99,395 4 8 4,133 3 3 64,292 2 4 9,098 2 2 2,120,308 4 10 65,229 12 8 20,366 1 4 46,963 11 9 37,396 8 0 30,839 19 11 150,081 2 3 170,323 13 1 33,679 12 9 150,704 12 10 4,372 11 7 195,685 3 0 52,308 14 2 79,012 10 11 30,277 1 6 232,167 4 11 156,649 12 4 35,450 17 1 848,234 4 2 37,975 15 4 105,447 18 4 14,127 8 1 5,085,343 11 2 5,575,483 5 1 Revenue transferred to the Public Works Fund 800,000 0 0 800,000 0 0 Debentures renewed, — " New Zealand Loans Aot, 1908 " (" The Consolidated Stock Act, 1884 "),— Debentures due 4th January, 1909, renewed as per oontra.. Debentures due 31st December, 1907, renewed as per contra 165,000 0 0 165,000 0 0 385,500 0 0 ■ " The Dairy Industry Act, 1908,"— Debentures matured 1st August-, 1908, renewed as per contra 438 0 0 800,000 0 0 124,000 0 0 Debentures redeemed, — " The Immigration and Public Works Loan Act, 1870" matured 1st June, 1907 .. " The Consolidated Stock Act, 1884" due 31st December, 1907 924,000 0 0 1,080,094 0 1 13,080 16 6 69,609 18 0 619 5 7 4,445 6 3 1,167,849 6 5 400,000 0 0 Balance at end of Year, — Cash in the Public Account Advances in the hands of Offioers of the Government — In the Dominion In London On acoount of Imperial Pensions .. .. .. .. On account of other Governments 387,163 1 6 42,287 4 0 17 11 9 4,853 2 2 Less Treasury Bills outstanding 434,320 19 5 250,000 0 0 184,320 19 5 767,849 6 5 Totals .. £11,091,814 6 2 £9,935,272 8 ' 5

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STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the CONSOLIDATED TREASURY BILLS

1907-1908. RECEIPTS. 1908-1909. £ s. d. 550,000 0 0 Treasury Bills outstanding at beginning of Year £ s. d. £ s. d. 400,000 0 0 550,000 0 0 Treasury Bills issued during Year Treasury Bills renewed 200,000 0 0 400,000 0 0 600,000 0 0 Totals £1,100,000 0 0 £1,000,000 0 0 STATE FORESTS £ s. d. 16,379 6 5 Balance at beginning of Year, — Cash in the Public Account Advances in hands of Officers of the Government— In the Dominion £ s. d. 8,487 9 4 £ s. d. 73 7 6 391 18 6 8,879 7 10 16,452 13 11 3,083 1 5 15,174 18 10 Rents from Lands set apart Miscellaneous 3,891 0 6 28,728 5 3 32,619 5 9 18,258 0 3 Totals £34,710 14 2 £41,498 13 7 STATE COAL- £ s. d. 91,213 16 9 Balance at beginning of Year, — Cash in the Public Acoount Advances in the hands of Officers of the Government — In the Dominion £ s. d. 44,060 14 6 £ s. d. 4,613 7 5 7 14 44,067 15 10 95,827 4 2 222,583 0 4 Proceeds of sale of coal 253,528 5 2 100,000 0 0 " The State Coal Mines Act, 1901,"— Debentures matured 1st April, 1907, renewed under " The New Zealand Loans Aot, 1904 " .. .. .. Totals £418,410 4 6 £297,596 1 0 SCENERY PRESERVATION £ s. d. 3,678 2 0 Balance at beginning of Year, — Cash in the Publio Account Advances in the hands of Officers of the Government — In the Dominion £ p. d. 8,182 18 11 10 16 0 £ s. d. 8,193 14 11 3,678 2 0 "The Scenery Preservation Act, 1903,"- — Proceeds of Debentures issued 10,000 0 0 Totals £13,678 2 0 £8,193 14 11

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FUND for the Year ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1908. ACCOUNT.

1907-1908. EXPENDITURE. 1908-1909. £ s. d. 550,000 0 0 150,000 0 0 Treasury Bills renewed during Year .. Treasury Bills paid off during Year £ s. d. 400,000 0 0 350,000 0 0 £ s. d. • 750,000 0 0 700,000 0 0 | 400,000 0 0 Treasury Bills outstanding at end of Year 250,000 0 0 £1,100,000 0 0 Totals £1,000,000 0 0 ACCOUNT. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 25,831 6 4 Annual Appropriation,— Vote 123—State Forests Branch 26,962 0 0 8,487 9 4 Balance at end of Year, — Cash in the Public Aooount .. .. Advances in the hands of Officers of the Government — In the Dominion 14,346 16 7 391 18 6 189 17 0 8,879 7 10 14,536 13 7 £34,710 14 2 Totals £41,498 13 7 MINES A COUNT. £ s. d. 190,425 0 0 Annual Appropriation,— Vote 124—State Coal-mines £ s. d. £ s. d. 267,074 13 0 3,500 0 0 4,200 0 0 Interest on Debentures 39,717 8 8 Expenditure under section 120 of " The Coal-mines Act, 1908 " .. 40,000 0 0 100,000 0 0 " The State Coal Mines Act, 1901,"— Debentures matured, 1st April, 1907, paid off Debentures matured, 1st April, 1907, renewed as per contra 140,000 0 0 44,060 14 6 Balance at end of Year, — Cash in the Public Account Advances in the hands of Offioers of the Government— In the Dominion .. ' 17,950 8 11 j 7 14 9,070 19 1 27,021 8 0 44,067 15 10 Totals £418,410 4 6 £297,596 1 0 ACCOUNT. £ s. d. 5,484 7 1 Annual Appropriation,— Vote 125 —Scenery Preservation £ s. d. £ a. d. 5,765 5 2 8,182 18 11 Balance at end of Year, — Cash in the Publio Aooount Advances in the hands of Offioers of the Government— In the Dominion 2,370 13 10 10 16 0 57 15 11 2,428 9 9 8,193 14 11 £13,678 2 0 Totals £8,193 14 11 3—B. 1.

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STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS OF

1907-1908. RECEIPTS. 1901 1-1909. £ s. d. 15,814 11 0 88 5 9 Balance at beginning of Year, — Cash in the Public Account Advances in the hands of Officers of the Government— In the Dominion £ s. d. 15,194 2 3 £ s. d. 15,194 2 3 15,902 16 9 Revenue received for Local Bodies, — Fees, Fines, &c. Endowments of Land, &c.. Goldfields Revenue Gold Duty 8,940 12 10 22,070 19 2 18,247 13 6 30,684 17 10 79,944 3 4 9,473 0 8 20,777 7 7 17,399 14 0 27,722 1 5 75,372 3 8 Counties Separate Accounts, — Revenue of Counties in which " The Counties Act, 1908," is not in full operation 164 3 6 146 13 5 46,665 15 5 62 12 8 Advance Account, — Amount repaid by Local Bodies Ditto on account of Unauthorised Expenditure of previous years 48,804 4 5 51 18 1 48,856 2 6 46,728 8 1 Totals £142,722 1 7 £139,586 11 11" DEPOSIT £ s. d. 138,680 0 10 131 3 2 61,129 16 0 Balanoe at beginning of Year, — Cash in the Publio Account Advanoes in the hands of Officers of the Government— In the Dominion In London £ s. d. 244,909 13 2 40 11 11 2,898 6 4 £ s. d. 247,848 11 5 199,941 0 0 Lodgments, — Emigrants' Deposits Fisheries Aot, 1908 General Assembly Library Fund Greymouth Harbour Board Aot, 1884, Special Coal Rate Acoount Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Acts, 1908 Imperial Government (South Africa Contingents) Land Aot, 1908— Mining Distriots Land Occupation Acoount National Endowments Maori Land Settlement Act, 1905 Miscellaneous Money-order Settlement Moiety of Rotorua Bath Fees Native Township of Hokio .. „ Karewa .. Parata „ Parawai „ Pipiriki , Potaka „ Rotoiti „ Te Araroa Te Puia Te Puru „ Tokaanu . Tuatine „ Waipiro Nelson Rifle Prize Fund New Zealand International Exhibition New Zealand University Endowment, Canterbury New Zealand University Endowment, Taranaki North Island Experimental Dairy School North Island Main Trunk Railway Loan Application Act 1886 Amendment Act, 1889 .. Public Trust Office Remittance Account Railways .. .. .. .. .. .. .. • Tauranga Educational Endowment Reserves Aot, 1896 Thermal-springs Districts Act, 1908 .. Trustees Act, 1908 Unclaimed New Zealand Bonds Westport Harbour Board Aot, 1884, Speoial Coal Rate Account 35,220 8 9 7 15 3 75 0 0 895 6 1 7 17 6 1,359 12 0 48,235 17 8 14 19 10 50 0 0 3 13 7 2,192 3 0 990 13 7 1,487 6 0 76,222 11 9 7,019 13 5 149,500 10 4 146,174 2 6 1,311 18 10 12 11 0 7 0 0 86 0 8 48 7 0 176 15 8 163 17 6 27 8 9 70 0 6 55 15 0 17 10 6 174 18 3 89 18 6 128 14 0 26 15 0 458 18 0 195 0 0 177,979 13 4 42,081 19 9 1,348 12 3 4 4 0 5 10 0 54 5 0 12 5 6 98 12 6 133 12 3 15 3 9 41 16 3 142 1 0 9 6 11 88 8 6 63 7 3 126 1 9 43 19 0 47 0 0 0 15 6 197 0 0 24,249 8 4 22,377 5 11 10,880 0 0 33 4 5 258 7 6 521 12 2 200 0 0 1,712 15 1 17,934 0 5 11,616 4 0 3,695 12 6 70 3 9 249 4 9 333 13 10 1,782 1 10 386,334 7 5 404,581 17 0 Totals £604,522 17 0 £634,182 18 10

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FUND for the Year ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1908 LOCAL BODIES.

1907-1908. £ s. d. 9,232 3 0 21,550 19 8 17,966 19 0 31,902 7 0 Revenue paid over to Looal Bodies, — Fees, Fines, &c. Endowments of Land, &o. Goldfields Revenue Gold Duty £ s. d. 9,357 3 1 22,095 17 6 16,710 5 11 28,554 6 5 £ s. d. 76,717 12 11 80,652 8 8 Counties Separate Acoount, — Amount distributed amongst Local Bodies where " The Counties Aot, 1908," is not in full operation 171 14 1 131 12 1 46,743 18 7 Advance Aocounts, — Payments on behalf of Local Bodies Payments on behalf of Local Bodies, unauthorised ... 53,674 16 10 10,000 0 0 63,674 16 10 15,194 2 3 Balance at end of Year,— Cash in the Public Aooount Less Advances in hands of Officers of the Government — In the Dominion Dr. 979 0 1 18 2 Dr. 977 11 11 Totals £139,586 11 11 £142,722 1 7 ACCOUNTS. £ s. d. 35,840 17 7 Withdrawals, — Emigrants' Deposits Fisheries Act, 1908 General Assembly Library Fund Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Acts, 1908 Imperial Government (South Africa Contingents) Land Transfer Act, 1908 Land Act, 1908— Mining Districts Land Occupation Account National Endowments Maori Land Settlement Aot, 1905 Miscellaneous Moiety, Rotorua Bath Fees Money-order Settlement .. .. .. ■ • • • ■ • • Native Township, Hokio „ Karewa .. , Parata .. „ Parawai Pipiriki Potaka .. „ Rotoiti Te Araroa Te Puia Te Puru „ Tokaanu Tuatine Waipiro Nelson Rifle Prize Fund New Zealand International Exhibition New Zealand University Endowment, Canterbury Ngatirahiri Compensation North Island Main Trunk Railway Loan Application Act 1886 Amendment Act, 1889 .. North Island Experimental Dairy School Permanent-way Material Account Public Trust Office Remittance Account Railways Thermal-springs Districts Act, 1908 £ s. d. 45,546 7 8 7 15 3 £ s. d. 75 0 0 279 8 8 230 6 3 206 16 9 431 5 6 45 0 0 535 12 10 760 7 3 174,048 14 2 99,424 2 6 504 10 7 9,080 9 10 3,355 4 1 170,529 17 5 9,443 10 1 117,462 1 3 47 9 0 66 18 3 291 6 8 196 3 0 423 15 10 224 17 0 188 13 3 559 8 9 469 0 9 87 6 3 358 3 0 585 17 5 376 15 1 126 4 10 200 4 3 ii 6 7 84 9 0 312 14 8 63 6 6 458 18 0 3,142 13 10 15 9 6,247 0 7 26 5 7 20,696 9 8 13,859 2 10 42 17 6 37,617 5 8 8 10 0 24,286 12 4 13,556 6 7 5,483 19 10 134 4 11 441,368 15 3 356,674 5 7 244,909 13 2 Balance at end of Year, — Cash in the Public Aocount Advances in the hands of Officers of the Government— In the Dominion In London 191,601 12 5 40 11 11 2,898 6 4 1,212 11 2 192,814 3 7 247,848 11 5 Totals £634,182 18 10 ,604,522 17 0

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STATEMENT of the REVENUE of the CONSOLIDATED FUND (ORDINARY REVENUE ACCOUNT) for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909.

leceip is. ,ot , Is. levenue. IRDINARY REVENUE:— Customs £ s. d. 2,801,260 10 4 £ s. d. 12 3 1 £ s. d. 2,801,248 7 3 Stamps ■.. 1,392,992 9 3 1,400,879 17- 0 7,887 7 9 Postal and Telegraph Cash Receipts 199,033 13 4 698 12 8 198,335 0 8 Land-tax 610,491 18 6 5,591 5 5 604,900 13 1 Income-tax .. .. ... 324,319 5 3 3,275 4 4 321,044 0 11 Beer Doty 116,216 13 3 2 12 0 116,214 1 3 Railways 3,102,791 8 2 184,284 2 2 2,918,507 6 0 Registration and other Fees :— Arms Aot, 1908 Beer Duty Act, 1908 Births, Deaths, and Marriages Copyright Act, 1908 Crown Grant Fees Customs Law Act, 1908 Dairy Industry Aot, 1908 Dentists Act, 1908 Distillation Act, 1908 Explosive and Dangerous Goods Act, 1908 .. Factories Act, 1908 Fisheries Act, 1908 Friendly Societies Act, 1908 Immigration Restriction Act, 1908 Incorporated Societies Act, 1908 Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1908 Inspection of Machinery Act, 1908.. Inspection of Sheep and Cattle Legislature Act, 1908 Licensing Act, 1908 Lunatics Act, 1908 Margarine Act, 1908 Medical Aot, 1908 Midwives Aot, 1908 Mining Act, 1908 Native Land Court Act, 1894 Native Land Court Fees New Zealand Consols Act, 1908 Nurses Registration Act, 1908 Patents, Designs, and Trade-marks Aot, 1908 Publio Health Act, 1908 Servants' Registry Offices Act, 1908 Shorthand Reporters Act, 1908 Slaughtering and Inspection Act, 1908 Stock Act, 1908 Timber-export Act, 1908 Timber-floating Act, 1908 Tobacco Act, 1908 Trade-unions Act, 1908 Unclaimed Moneys Act, 1908 Unclassified Societies Registration Act, 1908 Valuation of Land Act, 1908 Weights and Measures Act, 1908 177 0 0 207 0 0 12,507 2 3 10 2 6 732 2 9 5,701 18 0 1,328 0 0 53 2 0 100 0 0 229 5 0 2,977 13 0 7,258 5 0 31 9 3 23,600 0 0 14 13 0 1,086 13 7 8,611 10 0 841 19 0 0 2 0 134 10 0 95 19 0 10 0 45 0 0 3,738 6 1 77 3 6 18 0 0 3,191 14 4 0 19 0 119 10 0 5,528 3 7 122 10 0 56 15 0 2 2 0 11,115 2 9 1,530 5 3 359 9 0 204 19 6 129 16 9 0 3 6 1,149 16 0 63 11 0 23,906 13 11 255 6 1 ioo 7 0 0 17 0 113 17 6 0 10 0 2 0 0 2 10 0 0 10 0 19 17 6 3 19 0 177 0 0 206 0 0 12,500 2 3 10 2 6 730 15 9 5,588 0 6 1,327 10 0 53 2 0 98 0 0 229 5 0 2,975 3 0 7,258 5 0 31 9 3 23,600 0 0 14 3 0 1,086 13 7 8,591 12 6 838 0 0 0 2 0 134 10 0 95 19 0 10 0 45 0 0 3,738 6 1 76 3 6 15 0 0 3,191 14 4 0 19 0 119 10 0 5,486 13 1 122 0 0 56 15 0 2 2 0 11,114 2 9 1,530 5 3 359 9 0 160 10 6 129 16 9 0 3 6 1,149 16 0 62 1 0 23,898 17 5 255 6 1 ioo 3 0 0 41 10 6 0 10 0 i o o 44 9 0 i io o 7 16 6 117,314 13 7 253 7 0 117,061 6 7 Mabinb :— Pilotage Rates and Harbour Fees .. Shipping and Seamen Act, 1908 '.'. 2,002 10 5 41,840 18 11 1 10 0 26 15 6 2,001 0 5 41,814 3 5 43,843 9 4 28 5 6 43,815 3 10 Miscellaneous (details on separate statement) 264,289 17 11 80 1 4 264,209 16 7 Totals of Ordinary Revenue .. 8,980,441 6 8 202,113 1 3 8,778,328 5 5 'ERRITORIAL REVENUE :— Cash Land-sales Deferred-payment Land-sales Pastoral Runs, Rents, &c. Perpetual Leases and Small Grazing-runs .. Miscellaneous 55,581 11 1 1,782 4 2 44,610 13 6 92,124 8 8 30,821 9 11 201 15 2 48 17 0 224 12 9 1,588 2 9 55,379 15 11 1,782 4 2 44,561 16 6 91,899 15 11 29,233 7 2 Totals of Territorial Revenue .. 224,920 7 4 2,063 7 8 222,856 19 8 Grand Totals 9,205,361 14 0 204,176 8 11 9,001,185 5 1

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DETAIL STATEMENT of MISCELLANEOUS ORDINARY REVENUE for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909.

=£.. s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Interest on Public Moneys :— On credit balances of — The Public Account, Wellington .. .. .. j The New Zealand Public Account, London .. The Foreign Imprest Account, London .. The Receiver-General's Deposit Account, Wellington .. j The New Zealand Consols Account, Wellington .. I 7,073 14 9 3,395 12 7 106 15 0 644 16 7 0 12 7 11,221 11 6 On aooount of investments made in respect of the — New Zealand Consols Account .. Public Works Fund Reserve Fund Acoount On acoount of refund of unexpended balances of loans under " The Looal Bodies' Loans Aot, 1908 " .. .. j On acoount of overdue interest under " The Local Bodies' I Loans Act, 1908," in respect of various local bodies On account of survey liens Dividend of 7J per cent, on £500,000 preference shares, Bank of New Zealand, for one year, in terms of " The Bank of New Zealand Act, 1903 " .. On reticulation loan, Sydenham On mortgage of lands vested in the Aotea Maori Land Board Ori account of advance made to the Muddy Terrace Sluicing Company (Limited) under " The Mining Act, 1908 " 17,899 10 10 813 8 7 25,726 15 3 1 7 7 24 2 9 224 19 8 37,500 0 0 11 5 0 36 19 6 66 11 6 Under " The Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1908 ":— On converted debentures On new loan .. .. .. .. ! 3,409 6 0 87,829 12 0 91,238 18 0 184,765 10 2 Hents, etc. :— Rents of buildings Storage of powder .. .. .. 1,554 1 9 1,145 9 5 2,699 11 2 iVATER-HACE RECEIPTS :— Mount Ida .. .. .. Waimea-Kumara 1,144 19 1 1,466 18 9 2,611 17 10 Under "The Public Revenues Act, 1908": — Unclaimed moneys— Courts of law trust .. .. Customs deposits Goldfields deposits .. .. Intestate estates Land revenue deposits Miscellaneous deposits .. ,. Unclaimed dividends 57 18 5 0 2 6 52 3 6 2,846 12 8 130 10 7 1,739 0 3 202 10 0 5,028 17 11 Receipts under Section 7, " Tourist and Health Resorts Control Act, 1908": — Head OfficeAdvertising, sale of pamphlets, cards, photographs, &c. Glade House— Aooommodation and guide fees .. Hanmer Hot Springs— Bath, aooommodation fees, &c. Lake House, Waikaremoana— Accommodation fees, oil-launoh and boat receipts Lake Manapouri— Steamer fares Lake Te Anau — Accommodation fees and steamer fares Mount Cook " Hermitage " — Accommodation fees Morere Hot Springs— Bath fees Pukaki Aooommodation House— Aooommodation fees Queenstown Park — Recreation receipts .. .. 939 17 6 854 7 9 1,743 12 7 496 12 6 137 14 0 978 10 1 1,761 13 0 18 19 1 824 15 1 50 0 6 Carried forward 7,806 2 1 195,105 17 1

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DETAIL STATEMENT of MISCELLANEOUS ORDINARY REVENUE— continued.

Brought forward.. £ s. d. £ s. d. 7,806 2 1 £ s. d, 195,105 17 1 Receipts under Section 7, "Tourist and Health Resorts Control Act, 1908"— continued. Rotorua— Bath fees from 1 May, 1901, to 31 Maroh, 1909 Sanatorium patients' fees Out-patients' fees Dry-massage and electrical treatment fees Players' fees Water fees Electric-light charges Sale of mineral waters, &c. Launch and boat hire Okataic a trip fees Round trip, launch fares, accommodation, &o. Tea-house receipts Acclimatisation district receipts Miscellaneous receipts 9,635 12 4 1,238 12 2 753 5 0 336 15 6 214 4 3 907 2 6 1,858 10 3 262 2 1 167 6 0 96 12 6 2,693 10 0 661 15 5 602 15 0 314 4 6 Te Puia Hot Springs Accommodation House — Accommodation fees, &o. Te Aroha — Bath, recreation fees, &o. Waitomo Caves Accommodation House— Accommodation fees, &c. 19,742 7 6 343 1 8 1,726 18 6 620 2 2 30,238 11 .eceipts under Section 76 of " The Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1908": — Blocks— Ackers Village Ahuroa-Awaroa Akaaka Swamp Alton No. 2 Aorangi Aria Township Auckland Special Settlement Autawa Avoca Awakino Awaroa Awaroa No. 2 Awarua No. 1b Bartlett's Creek Brewerton Bruoe Bay Catlin's Clifton Dannevirke Centennial Eao East Puketoi Egmont Eltham Gatton Gladstone Gimmerburn Glenomaru Hall Hautapu Hautapu No. 2 Hautapu XI, XIV, XV .. .. y .. Hautapu-Ruahine Hautapu-Ruahine No. 2 .. Hauturu Hikimutu Hikurangi No. 2 Hillend Hokonui Hokonui No. 2 Horopito Improved Farm Huehue Huiroa Hundalee Hurimoana Invercargill Hundred Kaikokopu Kaikokopu No. 2 Kaimango Kaimanuka Kaimarama Kaiparoro Kaiparoro No. 2 Kaipikari Kaitangata Kaitangiwhenua Special Settlement.. 12 15 5 7 8 10 4 8 1 16 4 11 111 5 5 257 0 0 3 10 3 75 15 4 33 12 8 15 6 11 29 12 0 27 17 7 132 4 7 34 12 6 3 18 10 2 8 6 31 7 6 91 17 8 198 12 9 566 18 5 1,355 7 9 25 0 6 m 7 5 61 5 0 4 14 0 68 17 10 5 2 2 60 13 0 35 1 10 19 2 4 18 7 0 652 18 7 366 1 10 890 10 7 362 12 5 36 8 2 6 18 2 8 12 11 4 7 7 13 0 0 57 13 9 37 13 4 550 16 1 41 10 3 9 3 1 82 3 8 7 5 2 14 14 0 96 17 0 7 4 10 55 1 8 2 12 0 76 19 8 46 0 8 90 2 6 Carried forward 6,879 4 11 225,344 8

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DETAIL STATEMENT of MISCELLANEOUS ORDINARY REVENUE— continued.

Brought forward Receipts under Section 76 op " The Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1908 " — continued. Blooks— continued. Kaitangiwhenua No, 2 Kaitao Kaitieke Kakahi Kakariki Kakepuku Karioi-Alexandra Kauaeranga Kaupokonui Kawaka Kawautahi Kawhatau Kawhia Kenana Kinohaku West Kinohaku West No. 2 Kiokio Kirikau Kohumaru Kohuratahi Kopua Koranga Kowaunui Kuraiti Kuri Kururau Lauder-Blaokstone Lee River Lepperton Liberal Lillburn, Monowai, and Alton Llewellyn Longwood Lower Wanaka Mabel Maben Maerewhenua Mahoenui Maioro Swamp Maire Makahu Makotuku No. 3 Malton Mamaku Manawahe Mangaere Mangakahia Mangakahia No. 2 Mangamahoe Mangamingi Manganui Manganui-Ruapehu Manganuiowae Mangaokahu Mangaowata Mangapoike Mangapu .. ... Mangaroa Mangatawa Mangawhara Mangatoro Mangatoro 1a No. 1 .. .. ' .. Mangoira-Coal Creek Mangorewa-Kaharoa Maniototo Maniototo No. 2 Maroo Mareikura Mareikura No. 2 Mareretu Marlborough Maropiu Marton No. 3 Maruia Mataro Matiri Matiri East Maukoro Mauku Maungakaretu .. .. .. ,. s. £ s. d. 6.879 i 11 £ s. d. 225,344 8 7 75 9 9 342 9 11 309 9 2 51 0 0 120 3 4 70 17 9 104 19 10 32 10 6 4 0 6 243 12 9 150 3 2 67 17 2 18 1 1 0 17 10 980 17 1 418 11 3 43 18 4 244 2 3 40 14 10 46 19 0 41 16 7 32 11 7 7 6 10 42 10 2 45 0 9 121 2 11 34 0 10 245 7 9 63 7 8 25 7 6 351 10 2 57 6 2 127 12 9 7 12 4 0 8 22 0 3 402 8 3 78 3 9 7 8 10 3 3 0 109 8 1 25 1 11 11 9 2 15 7 3 137 8 3 366 19 3 176 4 1 11 6 9 7 16 10 223 13 0 55 12 7 44 18 8 33 16 6 29 4 6 41 14 11 137 8 6 260 2 4 72 7 0 86 10 7 66 7 3 29 15 4 97 5 10 93 4 9 136 9 5 15 19 7 55 16 2 59 4 0 38 19 11 2 14 2 10 16 7 21 16 9 42 13 5 214 5 6 775 14 2 20 16 0 7 14 11 4 17 8 103 19 8 9 18 0 8 17 11 I 225,344 8 7 Carried forward 15,629 5 2

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DETAIL STATEMENT of MISCELLANEOUS ORDINARY REVENUE— continued.

Brought forward .. £ s. c d. £ s. d. 15,629 5 2 £ s. d 225,344 8 7 Receipts under Section 76 of " The Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1908"— continued. Blocks — continued. Maungaru - Maungataniwha .. .. Maungataniwha No. 2 .. Maungataniwha No. 3 .. .." Meoaliokstone .. .. Milsoxa .. .. Moanui .. .. Moeatoa .. .. Mokau-Ohura .. .. Moki Mokihinui Mokoreta .. .. .. ' Momahaki .. Momahaki Village Settlement .. Motatau .. .. Motu .. .. Mowhanau Village Settlement .. Mount Baker Mount Boner Murohison Village Settlement Naseby No. 2 .. .. ' Naseby, Maniototo, and Gimmerburn .. Ngamatea-Maungakaretu .. *.. Ngapaeruru .. Ngarua .. Ngatimaru .. .. Ngaurukehu Ngunguru .. .. Ngutunui .. .. Nireaha .. .. North-east Puketoi .. .. Nuhaka No. 2 .. .. .. Nuhaka No. 3 Nuhaka North Nukuroa Oamaru .. Ohakune Ohinewairua Ohinewairua, Blook XIII .. Ohinewairua-Pukeokahu Okohiriki Okohiriki No. 1 East Okoke Omahine Omanawa Omawhake Onslow .. Opaku-Kapara Oparara Opuatea .. Opuatea No. 2 Opuatea No. 3 .. Opouteke Opuawhanga .. Oraukura Otanake .. ..^.., Otapiri .. ..' • Otau Otepo Oteramika Otukai Otunui Oue Oumauku Ouruwhero .. Owai Owen East Owhango Oxford .. Paekotare Fakanae .. Pakeho Pakiri .. Palmerston North Knights of Labour Papakauri .. Papamoa No. 2 .. Papanui .. Parahaki 38 11 2 43 4 5 7 12 10 6 5 8 103 11 3 138 10 5 88 14 5 49 11 2 912 2 7 75 2 9 1 18 10 11 5 3 30 1 10 56 10 5 55 19 11 166 3 8 30 1 4 66 5 8 32 7 11 19 8 25 15 4 65 0 8 136 19 2 894 10 10 19 13 10 89 5 11 16 7 2 40 0 10 15 9 8 18 19 4 167 12 11 17 12 2 59 1 2 37 17 11 3 10 5 36 2 7 261 5 0 187 19 2 35 0 8 468 13 1 103 14 2 14 12 6 118 1 7 7 19 8 12 2 0 8 19 9 10 0 0 146 5 0 8" 13 2 62 14 5 100 12 11 44 6 5 25 16 9 17 13 10 78 17 5 198 8 4 5 6 6 210 1 4 0 19 4 11 19 10 177 11 1 442 1 0 33 14 2 97 0 1 42 9 3 16 9 10 1 18 0 6 0 0100 9 9 13 1 5 7 8 3 103 9 10 40 17 1 212 15 1 17 14 2 8 17 3 3 2 6 2 14 4 Carried forward .. .. " * "22,656 1.2 2 225,344 8 7

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£ s. £ s. d. 22,656 12 2 £ s. d. 225,344 8 7 Brought forward Receipts under Section 76 of " The Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1908 " — continued. Blocks — continued. Paterson Patua Patupuremu Piko Pine Valley Pirongia West Poarangi .. Pohangina Pohonuiatane Pohui Puhipuhi Pukemiro .. Pukenui Pukeokahu Puketarata Puketarata No. 2 Puketarata No. 3 Puketiti .. .. .. Puketoi-Aohanga Punakaiki Puniwhakau Puriri Putiki Putikituna Raetea .. Rangataua Rangiwhakaqma Rankleburn Raupiu Rerekapa-Moanatairi Retaruke Rimu Rimu Gully Rimuputa Ronga Valley No. 1 Ross Rotohakahaka Rotokakahi Roto Ngaro Ruahine Ruakituri Ruapekapeka Ruapuna Salisbury-Delaware-Sommerville Spey .. Spooner Range Stirling Swinburn Tahaukupu Tahora Tahora North No. 2 Taihape Village Settlement Extension Takahue Takahue-Whangape Takitu Tamaki .. ... Tamaki No. 1 Tamaki Extension.. Tangihua Tangitu Tanner Taonui-Maraetaua-Pukewhakapu Tapuae Tapui Tapuketaru Tararua Tauakira Tauhoa Tauhoa-Komokoriki Taumata Taupiri Taurangi Tauwharetoi .. .. .. Te Kauri Te Kuiti Te Mara 11 1 10 191 8 7 194 13 1 109 10 11 136"18 6 129' s -3 2 33fJ4 4 66 10 8 684 5 5 73 9 7 202 9 3 8 12 0 23 10 2 125 15 9 53 19 1 24 14 0 22 0 8 10 11 6 19 0 2 17 15 7 136 8 7 7 13 56 1 2 55 5 4 1 12 0 54 0 0 50 16 1 11 7 7 17 7 11 204 5 10 272 4 11 8 9 10 28 0 5 43 5 0 5 5 0 34 6 10 29 11 8 18 10 10 14 3 6 61 18 6 36 4 4 23 3 6 7 8 4 207 5 6 171 7 0 220 7 9 11 9 6 69 13 0 30 15 0 6 19 6 25 10 5 110 8 1 6 11 6 13 12 0 33 5 1 13 11 2 267 0 0 231 14 4 7 0 0 25 1 8 70 0 11 139 2 1 239 6 5 2 10 0 39 0 5 11 6 0 59 13 0 301 9 3 34 6 10 14 10 8 34 12 2 21 12 2 468 13 8 78 15 8 69 13 4 50 10 11 29 3 2 Carried forward 29,088 3 0 225,344 8 7

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Brought forward .. £ s. £ a. d. 29,088 3 0 £ s. 225,344 8 tECEIPTS UNDER SECTION 76 OF "THE LOCAL BODIES' Loans Act, 1908 " — continued. Blooks— continued. Te Pahu Te Puhi Te Puroa Te Rerenga Te Ruanui Terrace End Tinline Tirangi Tiriraukawa-Hautapu Tokatoka Tokatoka No. 2 Tokatoka No. 3 Tuahu Tuapeka West Tumu-Kaituna Turoto Umurua Umutoi Upper Makohine Upper Waitara .. .. , Vera Waiaraia Waiau Waiawa Waiharakeke Waikaka Waikawa Waikawa No. 2 Waikawa-Otara Waikawa-Otara Extension Waikekeho Waikiekie Waimana Waimarama Waimarino Waimatanui Waimatua Waingarara Wainono Waiotahi Waiotira Waipa Waipaoa Waipapa Waipoua Waipu Wairere Wairoa Forks Waitaha Waitahaia Waitangata Waiwera Wanganui East Waoku Waoku No. 2 Waoku No. 3 Waro .. .._,,. Wataroa .. .'. Wellington Fruitgrowers Westport Whakapaupakihi Whakauma .. .. .. Whangaingatakupu Whangarei-Opuawhanga Wharekopae-Tahora No. 2 .. Whareorino Wharepuhunga Whatitiri Whenuakura .. .. .. Whitikau Winton Woodlands J 19 13 5 143 7 8 66 17 6 102 10 1 23 17 0 199 15 11 21 18 2 24 17 0 194 17 1 609 19 4 124 4 8 43 18 5 179 10 8 4 7 4 59 16 4 46 7 10 24 4 10 43 13 6 187 13 2 6 18 10 11 18 0 60 0 4 30 11 10 52 18 5 31 8 6 62 6 9 19 4 2 7 0 9 218 15 2 7 9 3 29 7 2 10 10 0 127 15 9 113 15 10 446 8 6 114 6 1 58 5 9 18 11 0 21 5 3 14 8 9 31 16 3 9 12 0 57 7 2 103 11 2 134 19 2 24 16 2 31 17 8 340 7 6 67 12 2 152 9 1 163 14 0 133 11 6 54 11 3 41 11 4 27 18 8 1 15 0 58 16 0 20 10 10 98 13 2 11 7 4 107 5 0 25 11 4 8 16 0 45 5 9 112 5 10 60 7 7 89 12 4 65 17 1 118 6 2 11 5 9 22 7 2 128 13 5 35,035 9 li Carried forward 260,379 18

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£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 260,379 18 5 Brought forward JSCELLANEOUS: — Analysis of water, arsenio, &c. Commission on payment of Imperial pensions Consoience-money Estreated recognisances— A. M. Hogg J. N. Lawson 132 10 0 907 17 1 4 9 10 10 0 0 10 0 0 20 0 0 Fees authorising King's Counsel to appear against the Crown Foreshore licenses and rents Forfeited deposits of Parliamentary candidates Gold duty on jewellers' sweepings exported Goldfields revenue accrued during the year where the Act is not in operation— Fiord County Sounds County Tnupo County Great Barrier Island 16 16 0 415*13 8 390 0 0 13 6 4 138 14 4 31 1 0 0 10 0 177 19 6 348 4 10 Office fees Orders in Council re foreshore licenses, and wharf extensions Rent of Mokau Ferry Rent of wharf, Pakawau Repayment of advances to holders of village-homestead leases Royalty on gravel Sale of buildings— Old building, Armagh Street, Christchuroh Old building, Pukearuhe Old building, Hokitika Old building, Section 2, Block 10, Whangape Survey District.. Old police cottage, Tolago Bay Part of old residence, Whangaruru Native Sohool Sale of biograph projector originally purchased in connection with visit of Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, 1901 Sale of fireworks by Collector of Customs, Dunedin Sale of scrap iron from — Parliamentary Buildings fire Defence Stores 21 5 6 3 0 0 2 11 9 18 18 0 44 10 0 51 19 6 5 0 0 630 9 2 15 5 6 2 0 0 36 0 0 6 19 6 40 0 0 287 5 9 84 3 7 14 6 6 98 10 1 53 10 0 24 8 0 14 6 7 47 0 6 16 12 5 Sale of old iron, tools, &c. Sale of seizures Sale of waste paper Shell permits Surplus cash at railway-stations, &c. Sundries — Inspection fees for dogs from Sydney License for mooring-piles, Foxton New Zealand war medals Sale of fishing-boat, Auckland Sale of wreckage, " Woolahra " Sale of old survey-boat, Blenheim Sale of old winch Sale of kauri transoms, Whau Whau Bridge Sale of old furniture from Land Board room, Christohurch Sale of old iron, Cape Foulwind Lighthouse Various small amounts 5 15 0 10 0 0 15 0 2 0 3 5 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 14 1 2 10 0 3 0 0 4 6 9 Tolls oolleoted at Nine-mile Punt Ferry 30 1 1 131 7 1 3,829 18 2 Total £264,209 16 7

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DETAIL STATEMENT of TERRITORIAL REVENUE for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909.

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STATEMENT of the DISBURSEMENTS of the CONSOLIDATED FUND (Ordinary Revenue Account) for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1909, under "The Civil List Act 1908."

s. c d. s. s. CIVIL LIST. FIBST DIVISION. lis Excellency the Governor:— The Eight Hon. Baron Plunket, K.C.B.V.O.,— • Salary, 1 April, 1908, to 31 March, 1909 Allowances, 1 April, 1908, to 31 March, 1909 5,000 0 0 2,000 0 0 7,000 0 0 'he Judges :— The Chief Justice, — Sir B. Stout, K.C.M.G., salary, 1 April, 1908, to 31 Maroh, 1909 2,000 0 0 The Puisne Judges,— F. B. Chapman, salary, 1 April, 1908, to 31 March, 1909 T. Cooper, salary, 1 April, 1908, to 31 March, 1909 J. B. Denniston, salary, 1 April, 1908, to 31 March, 1909 W. B. Edwards, salary, 1 April, 1908, to 28 February, 1909 J. S. Williams, salary, 1 April, 1908, to 31 March, 1909 1,800 0 0 1,800 0 0 1,800 0 0 1,650 0 0 1,800 0 0 8,850 0 0 5STABLISHMENT OF THE GENEBAL GOVEBNMENT :— 10,850 0 0 The Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, PostmasterGeneral, Minister of Telegraphs, Minister of Defence, and Minister of Tourist and Health Besorts, <fec. — Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, K.C.M.G.— Salary, 1 April, 1908, to 31 March, 1909 1,600 0 0 The Minister of Railways and Minister of Public Works, — Hon. W. Hall-Jones — Salary, 1 April to 30 November, 1908 866 13 4 The Native Minister and Minister of Stamp Duties, — Hon. J. Carroll — Salary, 1 April, 1908, to 31 Maroh, 1909 House allowance, 1 April, 1908, to 31 March, 1909 1,000 0 0 200 0 0 1,200 0 0 The Minister of Justice, Minister of Mines, Minister of Industries and Commerce, and Minister of Immigration— Hon. J. McGowan — Salary, 1 April, 1908, to 6 January, 1909 House allowanoe, 1 April to 31 December, 1908 766 2 7 150 0 0 916 2 7 The Minister of Railways, Minister of Customs, Minister of Labour, and Minister in Charge of Marine Department,— Hon. J. A. MillarSalary, as Minister of Customs-, &c, 1 April, 1908, to 6 January, 1909 .. £766 2 7 Salary, as Minister of Railways and Minister in Charge of Marine, 7 January to 31 Maroh, 1909 .. £304 0 7 House allowanoe, 1 April to 31 December, 1908 1,070 3 2 150 0 0 The Minister of Lands and Minister of Agriculture,— Hon. R. McNab— Salary, 1 April to 30 November, 1908 House allowance, 1 April to 30 November, 1908.. 1,220 3 2 666 13 i 133 6 8 800 0 0 The Minister of Education and Minister of Public Health, — Hon. G. Fowlds— Salary, 1 April, 1908, to 31 Maroh, 1909 House allowanoe, 1 April, 1908, to 31 March, 1909 1,200 0 0 1,000 0 0 200 0 0 Carried forward 7,802 19 1 17,850 0 0

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STATEMENT of the DISBURSEMENTS of the CONSOLIDATED FUND—continued.

Brought forward.. .. .. £ a. d. £ s. d. 7,802 19 1 £ a. a; 17,850 0 0 Istablishment op the Genebal Goveenment— continued. The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, — Hon. J. G. Findlay, K.C.— Salary, 1 April, 1908, to 28 February, 1909 House allowance, 1 April, 1908, to 28 February, 1909 916 13 4 1,100 0 0 183 6 8 The Minister of Publio Works and Minister of Mines, — Hon. B. McKenzie— Salary, 7 January to 31 March, 1909 House allowanoe, 7 January to 31 March, 1909 .. 233 17 5 46 15 6 280 12 11 The Minister of Labour and Minister of Customs, — Hon. A. W. Hogg— Salary, 7 January to 31 March, 1909 House allowance, 7 January to 31 March, 1909 .. 280 12 11 9,838 8 10 233 17 5 46 15 6 The Minister of Internal Affairs and Minister of Public Health,— Hon. D. Buddo— Salary, 7 January to 31 March, 1909 House allowance, 7 January to 31 Maroh, 1909.. 233 17 5 46 15 6 280 12 11 Maori Member of the Executive Counoil, — Hon. A. T. Ngata— Salary, 7 January to 31 March, 1909 93 11 0 SECOND DIVISION. Iative :— Pensioners, — Auckland Hawke's Bay Wellington 572 15 0 10 0 0 138 5 0 6,264 18 1 Medicines and medical attendance Food-supplies Contingencies 721 0 0 3,010 10 0 2,042 15 11 490 12 2 Total .. £33,953 6 11

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STATEMENT of the DISBURSEMENTS of the CONSOLIDATED FUND (Ordinary Revenue Account) for INTEREST and SINKING FUND, for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909.

K. S. £ s. d. INTEREST AND SINKING FUND. " The District Railways Purchasing Act, 1885 ": — Interest, — On £40,000 at 6 per cent., 1 year to 1 October, 1908 .. 2,400 0 0 " The Native Land Pubchases Act, 1892 " :— Interest, — On £125,000 at 3J per cent., 1 year to 1 October, 1908 .. 4,375- 0 0 " The Lands Impbovement and Native Lands Acquisition Act, 1894 " :— Interest, — On £117,000 at 3 J per cent., J year to 30 September, 1908 On £283,000 at 4 „ f „ to 30 On £398,000 at 3J „ § „ to 31 March, 1909 .. On £2,000 at 4 „ J „ to 31 2,047 10 0 5,660 0 0 6,965 0 0 40 0 0 14,712 10 0 " The Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1908 " :— Interest, — On £1,111,000 at 3J per cent., J year to 1 September, 1908 On £25,000 at 3J „ 182 days to 1 On £10,000 at 3J „ 155 „ to 1 On £25,000 at 3£ „ 143 „ to 1 On £25,000 at 3J „ 106 „ to 1 On £25,000 at 3J „ 77 „ to 1 On £25,000 at 3£ „ 33 „ to 1 On £255,300 at 3| „ 1 year to 1 March, 1909 .. On £1,246,000 at 3J „ J „ to 1 On £25,000 at 3J „ 150 days to 1 On £30,000 at 3J „ 122 „ to 1 On £25,000 at 3J „ 89 „ to 1 On £55,000 at 3£ „ 59 „ to 1 On £25,000 at 3J „ 54 „ to 1 On £25,000 at 3J „ 45 „ to 1 On £55,000 at 4 „ \ year to 1 September, 1908 On £50,000 at 4 „ 1 year to 1 December, „ On £55,000 at 4 „ 122 days to 1 January, 1909 .. 19,442 10 0 436 6 0 148 12 7 342 16 2 254 2 2 184 11 9 79 2 2 8,935 10 0 21,805 0 0 359 11 9 350 19 2 213 7 1 311 3 3 129 9 0 107 17 6 1,100 0 0 2,000 0 0 735 6 10 56,936 5 5 Sinking Fund, — Amount paid to Public Trustee, on the amount borrowed, 1 year to 1 March, 1909 48,672 9 8 105,608 15 1 "The Hutt Railway and Road Impbovement Acts, 1905 and 1907 " :— Interest, — On £125,000 at 3J per cent., \ year to 1 May, 1908 On £25,000 at 3J „ 38 days to 1 „ On £150,000 at o\ „ \ year to 1 November, 1908.. On £6,000 at 4 „ 162 days to 1 January, 1909 .. On £300 at 4 „ 161 „ to 1 „ „ .. On £5,000 at 4 „ 134 „ to 1 „ „ .. On £4,000 at 4 „ 107 „ to 1 „ „ .. On £2,000 at 4 „ 106 „ to 1 „ ' „ 2,187 10 0 91 1 11 2,625 0 0 106 10 5 5 5 10 73 8 6 46 18 1 23 4 8 5,158 19 5 " The Maobi Land Settlement Act, 1905 " :— Interest, — On £1,475 at 4 per oent., J year to 1 January, 1908 On £200,425 at 4 „ \ „ to 1 July, „ - .. On £200,175 at 4 „ \ „ to 1 January, 1909 29 10 0 4,008 10 0 4,003 10 0 Income-tax on half-year's interest paid in London in respect of £100 debenture 0 2 0 8,041 12 0 " The Maori Land Settlement Act, 1907 " :— Interest, — On £50,000 at 3J per cent., 1 year to 1 January, 1909 .. 1,750 0 0 Carried forward )46 16

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Brought forward INTEREST AND SINKING FUND- continued. ' The Government Railways Act, 1908 " :— Railways Improvements Authorisation, — Interest, — On £25,000 at 3J per oent., 7 days to 30 June, 1908 .. On £25,000 at 3J „ J year to 31 Deoember, „ .. On £15,000 at 3J „ 112 days to 31 „ „ .. On £300 at 4 „ J year to 31 „ 1907 .. On £92,500 at 4 „ | „ to 30 June, 1908 .. On £34,800 at 4 „ | „ to 1 July, „ .. On £91,700 at 4 „ | „ to 31 December, „ .. On £10,000 at 4 „ 92 days to 31 „ ... On £30,000 at 4 „ 44 „ to 31 „ „ .. On £68,300 at 4 „ $ year to 1 January, 1909 .. On various sums at 4 per oent. for broken periods in respeot of sorip issued s. s. £ a. d. 142,046 16 6 16 15 7 437 10 0 161 1 10 6 0 0 1,850 0 0 696 0 0 1,834 0 0 100 16 5 144 13 2 1,366 0 0 7,213 5 1 600 8 1 "The New Zealand Loans Act, 1908": — "The New Zealand Loan Act, 1863,"— Interest, — On £266,300 at 5 per cent., 1 year to 15 January, 1909.. Sinking Fund, — On £266,300 at 1 per cent., 1 year to 15 January, 1909.. 15,978 0 0 13,315 0 0 2,663 0 0 " The Canterbury Loan Ordinanoe, 1862," — Interest, — On £15,200 at 6 per oent., 1 year to 31 December, 1908 Sinking Fund, — On £15,200 at 1 per oent., 1 year to 31 December, 1908 912 0 0 1,064 0 0 152 0 0 " The Consolidated Loan Aot, 1867,"— Interest, — On £13,000 at 4 per cent., 1 year to 15 October, 1908 .. 520 0 0 " The Defence and Other Purposes Loan Aot, 1870," — Interest, — On £75,000 at 4 per cent., 1 year to 15 October, 1908 On £25,000 at 4J „ 1 „ to 31 December, „ 3,000 0 0 1,125 0 0 4,125 0 0 "The Immigration and Public Works Loan Act, 1870," — Interest, — On £200 at 4 per cent., 2 years to 15 April, 1908 .. On £362,800 at 4 1 year to 15 October, „ .. On £27,900 at 4J „ 1 „ to 15 „ „ .. 16 0 0 14,512 0 0 1,255 10 0 "The General Purposes Loan Act, 1873,"— Interest, — On £17,400 at 4 per cent., 1 year to 15 October, 1908 On £10,400 at 4 „ 1 „ to 15 November, „ On £54,700 at 5 „ 1 „ to 15 15,783 10 0 696 0 0 416 0 0 2,735 0 0 3,847 0 0 "The New Zealand Consolidated Stock Act, 1877,"— Interest, — On £29,150,302 at 4 per cent., 1 year to 1 November, 1908 On £10,095,794 at 3J „ i „ to 1 July, On £10,815,802 at 3£ „ J „ to 1 January, 1909 On £9,659,980 Is. Id. at 3 per cent., 1 year to 1 April, „ 1,166,012 1 6 176,676 7 10 189,276 10 8 289,799 8 0 1,821,764 8 0 LessInterest reoeived from Cheviot Estate Aooount— On £253,318 at 3J per oent., 1 year to 1 January, 1909 8,866 2 6 Interest received from Advanoes to Settlers Office— On £140,000 at 3f per oent., 1 year to 1 January, 1909 .. .. .. £4,900 0 0 On £2,990,000 at 3 per cent., 1 year to 1 April, 1909 89,700 0 0 94,600 0 0 Carried forward 103,466 2 6 1,821,764 8 190,577 11 f

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Brought forward £ s. d. 103,466 2 6 £ s. a. 1,821,764 8 0 £ s. d. 190,577 11 7 INTEREST AND SINKING FUN& -continued. rHE New Zealand Loans Act, 1908 " — continued. "The New Zealand Consolidated Stock Act, 1877"—contd. Interest — continued. Less— Interest received from Land for Settlements AccountIn respect of inscribed stock created for conversion of land-for-settlement debentures— On3Jpercent. .. .. ..£28,353 18 6 On 3 „ .. .. .. 2,074 18 10 Income-tax recovered on £42,000 3J per cent, stock unsold 1 January, 1908 Accumulated fractions of interest repaid to the Public Account— On 4 percent. .. .. .. £53 17 4 On3J .. .. 16 4 11 On 3 . .. .. 10 4 9 30,428 17 4 36 15 0 80 7 0 1,687,752 G 2 134,012 1 10 " The New Zealand Consolidated Stock Act, 1884 " (Colonial Issue), — Interest, — On £65,000 at 3 per cent., £ year to 1 September, 1908 On £65,000 at 3 „ 125 days to 4 January, 1909 On £194,200 at 8* „ 1 year to 1 February, On £485,500 at 3J „ 1 „ to 1 March, 1909 On £65,000 at 8J „ 50 days to 1 975 0 0 667 16 1 6,797 0 0 16,992 10 0 349 0 9 25,781 6 10 " The Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act, 1896,"— Interest, — On £500,000 at 3J per cent., 1 year to 15 February, 1909 17,500 0 0 " The Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1900,"— Interest, — On £140,000 at 3J per cent., J year to 1 October, 1908 On £500 at 4 „ 8 days to 1 February, 1908 On £372,400 at 4 „ J year to 1 April, On £152,600 at 4 „ J „ to 1 May, 1908 On £500 at 4 „ J „ to 1 August, On £152,100 at 4 „ | „ to 1 November, „ On £120,000 at 4 „ 1 „ to 1 January, 1909 On £500 at 4 „ J to 1 February, 2,450 0 0 0 8 9 7-, 448 0 0 3.052 0 0 10 0 0 3,042 0 0 4,800 0 0 10 0 0 20,812 8 9 " The Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Aot, 1901,"— Interest, — On £60,000 at 3J per cent., J year to 1 October, 1908 On £15,000 at 3J „ 1 „ to 1 January, 1909 On £70,000 at 4 „ 4 months to 1 April, 1908 On £147,100 at 4 „ 1 year to 1 December, „ On £17,900 at 4 „ 1 „ to 1 Januarv, 1909 1,050 0 0 525 0 0 933 6 8 5,884 0 0 716 0 0 9,108 6 8 " The Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1902,"— Interest, — On £125,000 at 3Jper cent., 1 year to 1 December, 1908 On £3,000 at 4 „ 1 „ to 1 „ 1907 On £14,500 at 4 „ J „ to 1 On £545,400 at 4 „ f „ to 1 June, 1908 On £200 at 4 „ 03 days lo 1 „ On £543,600 at 4 „ t) year to 1 December, „ 4,375 0 0 120 0 0 290 0 0 10,908 0 0 17 7 10,872 0 0 26,566 7 7 Carried forward 1,978,098 7 7

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

DISBURSEMENTS in respect of INTEREST and SINKING FUND— continued.

s. d ' s. £ s. 1,978,098 7 Brought forward INTEREST AND SINKING FUNV-continued. The New Zealand Loans Act, 1908 " — continued. "The Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act, 1903,"— Interest, — On £275 at 4 per cent., 1 >, ear to 1 January, 1908 .. On £1,450 at 4 „ j" „ to 1 , „ .. On £600 at 4 , f „ to 1 February, „ .. On £25 at 4 „ 4 years to 1 July, „ .. On £200 at 4 „ 3 „ to 1 August, „ .. On £499,600 at 4 „ £ year to 1 „ „ .. On £342,475 at 4 „ 1 „ to 1 January, 1909 .. On £499,500 at 4 „ \ „ to 1 February, „ .. On various sums at 4 per cent, for broken periods 11 0 0 29 0 0 12 0 0 4 0 0 24 0 0 9,992 0 0 13,699 0 0 9,990 0 0 4 16 Less— Recoveries on account of previous year 33,765 1 6 20 0 0 " The Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act, 1904,"— Interest, — On £567,500 at 4 percent., J year to 1 July, 1908 .. On £566,700 at 4 „ f „ to 1 January, 1909 .. 33,745 1 6 11,350 0 0 11,334 0 0 22,684 0 0 " The Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1905,"— Interest, — On £939,000 at 4 per cent., J „ to 1 July, 1908 .. On £938,100 at 4 „ | „ to 1 January, 1909 .. 37,542 0 0 18,780 0 0 18,762 0 0 " The Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1906,"— Interest, — On £500,000 at 3J per cent., 1 year to 1 January, 1909.. On £500 at 4 „ \ „ toi , 1908.. On £460,000 at 4 , f „ to 1 July, „ .. On £40,000 at 4 „ 1 „ to 1 January, 1909.. On £459,900 at 4 „ \ „ to 1 „ „ .. 17,500 0 0 10 0 0 9,200 0 0 1,600 0 0 9,198 0 0 37,508 0 0 " The Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Aot, 1907,"— Interest, — On £200,000 at 3* per cent., 1 year to 1 January, 1909 On £416,200 at 4" , A „ to 1 July, 1908 On £796,500 at 4 „ | , to 1 January, 1909 On various sums at 4 per cent, for broken periods 7,000 0 0 8,324 0 0 15,930 0 0 3,787 14 6 y' 35,041 14 6 War and Defence Loans Account, — Sinking funds, — On £3,995,000 at 1 per cent., 1 year to 31 March, 1909 39,950 0 0 The Aid to Public Woeks' and Land Settlement Act, 1908,"— Interest, — On £50,000 at 4 per cent., 140 days to 14 September, 1908 On £50,000 at 4 „ 104 days to 20 October, On advances at bank rates 767 2 6 569 17 3 1,921 4 7 The Public Revenues Act, 1908 " :— " The Reserve Fund Securities Act, 1907," — Interest,— On £800,000 at 3J per cent., 1 year to 1 February, 1909 3,258 4 4 28,000 0 0 Carried forward 2,215,827 7 11

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 190 8-1909.

DISBURSEMENTS in respect of INTEREST and SINKING FUND— continued.

s. s. £ s. d. 2,215,827 7 11 Brought forward INTEREST AND SINKING FUND— continued. " The Public Revenues Act, 1908 " — continued. Treasury Bills, — Interest, — On £400,000 at 3J per oent., J year to 30 June, 1908 On £500,000 at 3J , | „ to 31 December, „ On £100,000 at 3§ „ 150 days to 31 7,000 0 0 8,750 0 0 1,438 7 1 17,188 7 1 "The Public Works Act, 1908":— "The Paeroa-Waihi Bailway Act, 1903," — Interest, — On £80,214 at 3 per cent., 1 year to 31 March, 1909 2,406 8 6 "The Waikaka Branch Railway Act, 1905,"— Interest, —■ On £53,476 at 3 per cent., 1 year to 1 November, 1908 1,604 5 6 'The Sceneey Preservation Act, 1908":— Interest, — On £30,000 at 3J per cent., 1 year to 1 November, 1908 .. 1,050 0 0 'The Wellington and Manawatu Railway Purchase Act, 1908 " :— Interest, — On advanoes, 29 days to 29 October, 1908 536 19 8 'The Post and Telegraph Act, 1908":— Interest, — On £100,000 at 3J per cent., J year to 1 January, 1909 On £25,000 at 3J „ 146 days to 1 . ,, On £25,000 at 3£ „ 132 „ to 1 „ . • • On £25,000 at 3J . 127 „ to 1 . ., ■ ■ On £25,000 at 3| „ 121 , to 1 . * •. 1,750 0 0 350 0 0 316 8 9 304 9 0 290 1 4 3,010 19 1 ; 'The New Zealand Consols Act, 1908":— Interest, — On £16,545 at 3J per cent., \ year to 1 February, 1908 On £478,307 Is. Id. at 3£ per cent., \ year to 1 August, „ On £12 at 8J per cent., 180 days to 1 August, 1908 .. On £30at3J „ 162 „ to,1 . „ .. On £461,669 Is. Id. at 3J per oent., \ year to 1 February, 1909 On £12 at 3J per cent., 180 days to 1 On £50 at3J , 86 .-„ to 1 289 10 9 8,370 7 4 0 4 2 0 9 4 8,079 4 0 0 4 2 0 8 3 16,740 8 0 11 The Coal-mines Act, 1908 " :— Interest, — ■ On £100,000 at 3i per cent., 1 year to 1 October, 1908 .. 3,500 0 0 Amount recovered from State Coal-mines Account 3,500 0 0 " The Dairy Industry Act, 1908 " :— Interest, — On £1,781 at 3J per cent., 1 year to 1 February, 1909 .. 62 6 8 Less— Amount recovered from Public Trustee 62 6 8 Carried forward 2,258,364 15 9

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DISBURSEMENTS in respect of INTEREST and SINKING FUND— continued.

£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 2,258,364 15 9 Brought forward INTEREST AND SINKING FUND- continued. The Government Advances to Settlers Act, 1908": — Advances to Settlers, — Interest, — On £410,000 at 3| per cent., J year to 1 June, 1908 On £25,000 at 3| „ 136 days to 1 . On £15,000 at 3J „ 65 „ to 1 „ On £5,000 at 3J „ 60 „ to 1 „ On £380,000 at 3| „ 1 year to 1 Deoember, „ On £455,000 at 3J , J „ to 1 On £50,000 at 3J „ 168 days to 1 On £50,000 at 3J „ 160 „ to 1 On £25,000 at 3t) „ 127 „ to 1 On £50,000 at 3J „ 120 „ to 1 On £62,000 at 3J „ 63 „ to 1 On £100,000 at 3J „ 29 „ to 1 On £45,000 at 3J „ 175 „ to 1 January, 1909 On advances at bank rates 7,175 0 0 326 0 6 93 9 10 28 15 4 13,300 0 0 7,962 10 0 805 9 6 767 2 5 347 18 10 657 10 8 428 1 2 317 16 3 863 0 3 7,110 16 11 Less— Amount recovered from Government Advances to Settlers Office 40,183 11 8 40,183 11 8 Advances to Workers, — Interest, — On £140,000 at 3J per cent., J year to 1 Julv, 1908 On £20,000 at 3J „ 175 days to 1 „ On £20,000 at 3| „ 140 „ to 1 „ ■ On £25,000 at 3J „ 111 „ to 1 „ On £25,000 at 3J „ 168 „ to 1 December, „ On £10,000 at 3J „ 127 „ to 1 On £10,000 at 3J „ 99 „ to 1 On £10,000 at 3J „ 74 „ to 1 On £3,500 at 3J „ 63 „ to 1 On £205,000 at s| „ J year to 1 January, 1909 On £15,000 at 3J „ 175 days to 1 Oo advances at bank rates .. .. .. ... 2,450 0 0 335 12 4 268 9 10 266 1 11 402 14 9 139 3 7 108 9 10 81 1 11 24 3 3 3,587 10 0 287 13 4 951 4 2 Less— Amount recovered from Government Advances to Settlers Office 8,902 4 11 8,902 4 11 The Land foe Settlements Act, 1908 ":— " The Land for Settlements Consolidation Act, 1900 " :— Interest, — On £23,000 at 3J per cent., J year to 1 July, 1908 On £814,766 at 3J „ 1 „ to 31 October, On £28,000 at 3J „ J „ to 1 January, 1909 On £10,650 at 3J „ £ „ to 1 February, „ On £350 at 4 „ j , to 1 July, 1907 On £500 at 4 „ 1 „ to 1 August, On £5,050 at 4 „ J „ to 1 January, 1908 On £63,700 at 4 „ f „ te- 1 February, „ On £128,000 at 4 £ „ to 31 March, On £463,115 at 4 „ f „ to 1 April, On £203,500 at 4 „ | „ to 30 June, On £1,252,275 at 4 I „ to 1 July, On £635,850 at 4 4 „ to 1 August, On £185,800 at 4 „ J „ to 30 September, „ On £263,115 at 4 „ § „ to 1 October, On £654,650 at 4 „ 1 „ to 1 November, „ On £181,000 at 4 „ J „ to 31 December, „ On £1,395,125 at 4 „ f „ to 1 January, 1909 On £500 at 4 „ 5 months to 1 January, „ On £727,590 at 4 „ £ year to 1 February, „ On advances at bank rates On various sums for broken periods in respeot of scrip issued, — 3£ per cent. .. .. .. £144 6 3 4 .. .. .. 3,575 1 4 402 10 0 28,516 16 2 490 0 0 186 7 6 7 0 0 20 0 0 101 0 0 1,274 0 0 2,560 0 0 9,262 6 0 4,070 0 0 25,045 10 0 12,717 0 0 3,716 0 0 5,262 6 0 26,186 0 0 3,620 0 0 27,902 10 0 8 6 8 14,551 16 0 330 1 0 3,719 7 7 169,948 16 11 Carried forward 169,948 16 11 2,258,364 15 9

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

DISBURSEMENTS in respect of INTEREST and SINKING FUND— continued.

STATEMENT of the DISBURSEMENTS of the CONSOLIDATED FUND (Ordinary Revenue Account) for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909, under SPECIAL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Brought forward s. £ s. d. 169,948 16 11 £ s. d. 2,258,364 15 9 INTEREST AND SINKING FUND -continued. "The Land for Settlements Act, 1908"— continued. "The Land for Settlements Consolidation Act, 1900"— continued. Interest— continued. Less— Becoveries on account of previous year Amount recovered from Land for Settlements Account 100 0 0 169,848 16 11 169,948 16 11 " The Land foe Settlements Act 1894 Amendment Act, 1897 " :— Interest, — On £62,000 at 3J per cent., 1 year to 1 October, 1908 .. On £349,000 at 3| „ 1 „ to 1 2,170 0 0 13,087 10 0 Less— Amount recovered from Land for Settlements Acoount .. 15,257 10 0 15,257 10 0 "The State Fibe Insueance Act, 1908": — Interest, — On £1,500 at 3J per cent., 1 year to 1 November, 1908 .. On £500 at 4 „ 1 „ to 1 52 10 0 20 0 0 Less— Amount recovered from State Fire Insurance Department 72 10 0 72 10 0 Total Intebest and Sinking Fund £ 2,258,364 15 9

" The Auckland Univeesity College Act, 1882 " :— Grant for year to 31 March, 1909 £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 4,000 0 0 " The Naval Defence Act, 1908 ": — Contribution for the year 1908-9 40,000 0 0 "The Civil Sebvice Act, 1908": — Allowances, — Andrews, A. .. 1 Jan., 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 Baoon, T. 1 April, „ to 31 „ Barnes, G. H. .. 1 „ ' „ to 31 „ Bedford, H. .. 1 „ „ to 31 , Berry, C. J. .. IFeb., „ to 29 Feb., 1908 Bertrand, J. R. .. 1 April „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Bicknell, F. .. Uan., „ to 31 „ Boers, W. G. A. .. 1 Mar., „ to 28 Feb., „ Bowen, E. R. C. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., „ Brabant, H. W. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Brewer, H. W. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Bridson, W. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Browne, G. J. .. 1 Mar., „ to 28 Feb., Bull, J. .. 1 „ „ to 28 „ Burke, J. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Deo,, 1908 Burns, J. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Bush, R. S. .. 1 July, „ to 31 „ Butts, E. D. .. 1 Mar., „ to 31 „ Calders, J. .. 1 „ „ to 28 Feb., Campbell, F. E. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., „ Catley, J. T. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Dec, 1908 Chamberlain, C. W. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Mar., 1909 177 1 8 96 4 0 100 0 0 215 16 8 18 15 7 135 0 0 120 16 8 74 18 0 293 6 0 400 0 0 233 6 8 146 8 0 200 0 0 221 13 4 66 15 9 197 7 0 261 5 3 279 17 10 136 3 0 466 13 0 167 10 0 390 0 0 Carried forward 4,398 18 5 44,000 0 0

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

DISBURSEMENTS under SPECIAL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY— continued.

Brought forward £ s. a. 4,398 18 5 £ s. d. £ s. d. 44,000 0 0 "The Civil Sebvice Act, 1908"— continued. Allowances — continued. Chapman, G. C. .. 1 April, 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 Cheesinan, W. F. .. 1 „ ,, to 31 » Clare, H. .. 1 June, „ to 28 Feb , „ Clarke, H. • .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., „ Cook, R. C. .. 1 . ,, to 31 . Coop, T. .. 1 Mar., „ to 31 „ Costall, J. " •• 1 . . to 31 , Cowie, W. .. 1 Mar., 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 .. £186 13 4 Arrears .. 1 Jan., 1908, to 30 April, 1908 .. 2 4 5 173 6 8 154 15 0 94 19 9 98 13 0 160 14 3 140 5 10 142 2 4 Creeke, W. .. 1 April, 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 Crowe, A. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Creswell, A. E. .. 1 Mar., „ to 31 „ Cumming, D. .. ' 1 April, „ to 28 Feb., ,, Cunningham, J. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Mar., „ Cunningham, W. .. 1 „ to 31 „ „ Davy, G. B. .. 1 » . to 31 „ Dearsley, J. H. .. 1 Mar., „ to 28 Feb., . Denham, E. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., , Dick S J .. 1 Feb., ,/ to 31 Oct., 1908 Dickey, A.J. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Earle, J. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Eliott, H. J. H. .. 1 . „ to 31 , Elliott, S. .. 1 Mar., . to 28 Feb., , Fabian, J. F. .. 1 „ . to 31 Mar., „ Falck F • • 1 „ „ to 30 June, 1908 Finch, T. .. 1 April, . to 28 Feb., 1909 Gamble, J. J. .. 1 . « to 31 Mar., . Gavin, J. C. .. 1 . . to 14 Jan., , Giles, J. •• 1 » » to 31 Mar., „ Gill, R.J. .. 1 . » to 31 „ Graham, G. H. .. 1 „ . to 31 „ Gray, G. .. 1 Mar., „ to 31 , Grey, W.J. • • 1 A P ri l » to 81 „ Hales, W. H. .. 1 . . to 31 „ Halliday, C. .. 1 M»r., , to 31 „ Hamilton, M. .. 1 April, „. to 31 „ Hart J. T. .. IFeb., „ to 31 Dec, 1908 Haselden, C. J. A. .. 1 April, . to 31 Mar., 1909 Heaps, W. ..!,,„ to 31 . Heddell, P. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Hemus, H. .. 1 Mar., , to 31 „ Henn, J. .. 1 ... to 31 „ Hill, O.J. .. Uan., , to 31 Dec, 1908 Howe, C. E. .. 1 Mar., „ to 31 Aug., „ Howley, T. .. 1 Jan., „ to 31 Dec, Hume H. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Hunter P. .. 1 Nov., 1907, to 28 Feb., „ Innes, G. .. 1 Mar., 1908, to 28 , Jackman, S. J. •. ' 1 „ „ to 28 „ Jago, S.J. .. IFeb., . to 28 „ Johnson, J. W. .. 1 Mar., , to 28 , Johnston, D. .. 1 April, , to 31 Mar., „ Johnston, S. .. 1 Mar., „ to 28 Feb., „ Kaye, R. ■ ■ 1 „ . „ to 28 . Kelly, G. .. 1 Aprif, „ to 31 Mar., , Kirton.R. .. 1 Mar., . to 28 Feb., . Laing W. •• 1 Jan., „ to 31 Dec, 1908 Lang A. • • 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Lincoln, R. S. .. 1 Mar., , to 28 Feb., , Long, J. F. • • 2 May, . to 28. . Lubecki, A. D. .. 1 Feb., „ to 31 Dec, 1908 Lynskey, M. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Mackay, A. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Marchant, J. W. A. .. 1 . „ to 31 „ Miller, F. ■ .. 1 „ „ to 31 , Monson, J.R. .. 1 . . to 31 „ Monro, H. A. H. .. 1 „ „ to 25 April, 1908 Morpeth, W.J. .. 1 . * to 31 Mar., 1909 Morrow, H. .. 1 Mar., „ to 28 Feb., „ Morshead, E. T. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Mar., , Mueller, G. J. .. 1 April, , to 31 , Murphy, T. A. .. 1 Nov., , to 31 „ MacDonnell, R. T. .. 1 April, „ to 31 „ MoBeth, J. F. .. 1 Mar., , to 31 , 188 17 9 52 5 0 68 12 0 234 14 9 377 7 2 175 0 0 120 0 0 466 13 4 166 13 0 316 13 3 187 10 0 122 0 0 104 10 0 400 0 0 110 11 4 107 5 0 41 18 0 146 13 4 204 15 0 446 6 3 238 6 8 228 12 0 52 10 0 352 1 8 195 0 0 500 0 0 104 14 9 200 0 0 177 4 9 255 19 0 308 15 0 90 0 0 200 8 4 95 10 7 72 0 0 72 18 4 200 0 0 190 0 0 182 0 0 190 0 0 149 7 0 352 1 8 78 1 4 400 0 0 175 0 0 216 13 4 183 7 0 333 6 8 212 10 0 75 15 4 67 17 2 157 16 5 183 6 8 154 3 0 390 0 0 500 0 0 141 13 4 271 16 0 23 16 2 195 5 0 120 16 8 200 8 4 364 3 0 75 0 0 150 0 0 361 2 2 18,841 7 9 44,000 0 Carried forward

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

DISBURSEMENTS under SPECIAL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY— continued.

Brought forward £ s. d. 18,841 7 9 £ s. d. £ s. d, 44,000 0 0 'he Civil Service Act, 1908 "— continued. Allowances — continued. McDowell, A. .. 1 April, 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 McKellar, D. .. 1 „ ., to 31 . McKellar, H. S. .. 1 „ , to 31 „ MoPherson, D. G. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ O'Connor, M. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ O'Connor, R. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Palmer, T. .. 1 Mar., „ to 28 Feb., Parker, H. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., Pasley, E. W. .. 1 „ . to 31 , Pearson, W. H. .. 1 „ . to 31 „ Phillips, W. M. .. 1 „ . to 31 „ Pinwill, A. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Prioe, W. H. .. 1 Mar., „ to 31 „ Rawson, C. E. .. 1 April, „ to 31 „ Rayner, R. W. .. IFeb., „ to 20 Feb., 1908 Reid, W. S. '.. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Rennell, W. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Robertson, J. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Rodgerson, W.J. .. 1 „ . to 31 „ Rolfes, H. H. .. 1 Mar., „ to 28 Feb., Rose, A. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., Scully, W. T. .. 1 Mar,, „ to 28 Feb., Shrimpton, J. .. 1 . „ to 31 Mar., Simpson, N. .. 1 April, „ to 31 „ Sinclair, A. .. 1 „ to 31 Skey, H. .. 1 „ . to 31 „ Slater, J. ..I,,., to 31 ,. Smith, S. P. -. 1 „ . to 31 „ Stevens, F. .. 1 „ to 31 „ Stewart, J. T. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Stoney, J. B. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Swingland, P. .. 1 „ . „■ to 31 Teesdale, F .. 1 Mar., , to 31 „ Tennant, J. .. 1 Jan., „ to 31 Dec, 1908 Thomas, G. W. .. 1 Feb., , to 31 „ Thompson, R. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Tipping, C. J. .. 1 Mar., „ to 28 Feb., Tizard, E. T. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., Tucker, W. ., 1 Jan., „ to 31 Dec, 1908 Veale, J. S. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Von Sturmer, S. .. 1 „ to 31 „ „ Ward, C. D. R. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Wardell, H. S. .. 1 „ „ to 31 , Webb-Bowen, C. H. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Weetman, S. .. 1 „ „ to 31 , White, C. .. 1 Mar., „ to 28 Feb., White, W. .. 1 Jan., „ to 31 Dec, 1908 White, W. B. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Whitehead, G. J. .. 1 Mar., „ to 28 Feb., Wilkie, W. .. 1 Feb., „ to 28 „ Williams, E. M. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., Woon, J. G. .. 1 , , to 31 , Wrigg, H. C. W. .. 1 „ , to 31 „ 290 0 0 347 13 9 433 6 8 179 1 10 78 6 10 147 0 0 107 18 4 160 0 0 215 16 0 340 9 0 69 4 6 142 17 0 216 13 4 244 0 0 5 16 500 0 0 167 18 0 155 0 0 248 6 8 85 0 0 400 0 0 189 0 0 158 18 1 105 0 0 195 0 0 260 0 0 223 16 0 500 0 0 183 0 0 300 0 0 155 16 7 96 0 0 28 14 5 293 6 8 35 10 5 220 0 0 283 6 8 180 19 0 104 13 4 56 3 0 288 2 0 600 0 0 366 13 4 184 3 0 308 6 0 93 6 8 36 5 0 375 4 0 132 0 0 177 0 4 135 0 0 209 10 6 157 3 0 30,106 19 2 Gratuities, — Bobb, M. E., Mother of, late Cadet, Post Office, Gisborne .. Shanaghan, S. M., Widow of, late Clerk of Court, Hamilton Sparrow, M., Widow of, late Sorter, Post-office, Auckland .. Wylie, M. A., Widow of, late Senior Telegraph Exohange Clerk, Auckland 91 17 1 375 0 0 170 0 0 500 0 0 Compensation for Loss of Office, — Postal and Telegraph Department— Heaven, H. T., Lineman, Amberley .... ... 1,136 17 1 471 0 8 Justice Department— Bastin, G., Crier of Supreme. Court, Wellington ... 313 10 7 Customs Department— Colebrook, O, Collector of Customs, Timaru ... . .. 975 0 0 Lands and Survey Department— Bull, F., Receiver o! Land Revenue, Napier ... .. 964 17 Carried forward .. ... .. ... 2,723 12 10 31,243 16 3 44,000 0

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

DISBURSEMENTS under SPECIAL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY— continued.

Brought forward £ s. d. 2,723 12 10 £ s. d. 31,243 16 3 £ s. d. 44,000 0 0 "The Civil Sebvice Act, 1908 "— continued. Compensation for Loss of Office — continued. Valuation Department— Robertson, F. B., Clerk, Valuation Department, Auckland .. 140 0 0 2,863 12 10 34,107 9 1 "The Death Duties Act, 1908 '':— Section 35, — Refunds of Stamp Duty 1,329 9 2 " The Education Act, 1908" :— Education Boards, — Subsidies — Hawke's Bay Education Board South Canterbury Eduoation Board Taranaki Education Board Wanganui Education Board Wellington Education Board 936 18 10 265 13 6 62 9 3 180 19 8 360 5 3 1,806 6 6 Manual and Technioal Instruction, — Subsidies — Auckland Education Board Dannevirke High School Board Elam School of Art, Auckland Gisborne High School Board Hawke's Bay Education Board Masterton Technical Classes Association North Canterbury Eduoation Board Otago Education Board Palmerston North High School Board South Canterbury Education Board Southland Education Board Taranaki Education Board Wanganui Education Board Wellington Eduoation Board 316 19 7 40 0 0 200 0 0 20 0 0 85 3 6 1,352 7 6 1,232 18 4 470 4 6 884 15 11 196 16 6 25 0 0 138 1 11 671 8 6 635 10 0 6,269 6 3 National Scholarships,— Grants — Auckland Education Board Grey Education Board Hawke's Bay Education Board Marlborough Education Board Nelson Education Board North Canterbury Education Board Otago Education Board.. South Canterbury Education Board Southland Education Board Taranaki Education Board University of New Zealand Wanganui Education Board Wellington Education Board Westland Education Board 277 10 0 85 10 5 250 0 0 60 0 0 113 6 8 340 0 0 190 0 0 30 0 0 252 10 0 52 10 0 2,066 11 9 181 0 0 107 6 8 40 0 0 4,046 5 6 Secondary Schools, — Subsidies — Ashburton High School Board Canterbury College Marlborough High School Board Otago Boys' and Girls' High School Board Southland Boys' and Girls' High Schoof'Board Wellington College 208 10 0 601 8 6 40 0 0 76 8 6 25 0 0 150 0 0 1,101 7 0 The Fiee Beigades Act, 1908 " :— Section 21, — Contributions — Auckland Fire Board Christohurch Fire Board Dannevirke Fire Board Dunedin Fire Board Feilding Fire Board Gisborne Fire Board Greymouth Fire Board Hawera Fire Board Hokitika Fire Board Lawrence Fire Board Maori Hill Fire Board Masterton Fire Board Milton Fire Board 200 0 0 200 0 0 37 10 0 200 0 0 45 0 0 27 3 0 37 10 0 28 10 0 37 10 0 15 0 0 37 10 0 37 10 0 22 10 0 13,223 5 3 Carried forward 925 13 0 92,660 3 6

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* Also see " Unauthorised."

6—B. 1.

£ s. d. £ ■!. d. 925 13 0 £ s. d. 92,660 3 6 Brought forward 11 The Fibe Brigades Act, 1908 "—continued. Section 21— continued. Contributions — continued. New Plymouth Fire Board Oamaru Fire Board Palmerston North Fire Board Petone Fire Board Whangarei Fire Board .. 37 10 0 37 10 0 50 0 0 37 10 0 30 0 0 1,118 3 0 " The Hamebton Pension Act, 1891" :— Hamerton, R. C, 1 April, 1908, to 31 March, 1909 250 0 0 "The High Commissionee Act, 1908": — Reeves, Hon. W. P., salary, 1 Feb., 1908, to 30 Nov., 1908 1,650 13 4* "The Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Act, 1908":— Subsidies, — Arrow District Hospital Ashburton Hospital Board Ashburton and North Canterbury United Charitable Aid Board Auckland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Bay of Plenty Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Buller Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Central Otago, Tuapeka, and Otago United Charitable Aid Board Charleston Hospital .. .. .. , Cook Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Coromandel Hospital Board .. Cromwell Hospital Dannevirke Hospital Dunedin Hospital Trustees Dunstan Hospital Gisborne Hospital Contributors Grey District Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Grey River Hospital Hawke's Bay Children's Home Hawke's Bay Hospital Distriot Board Hawke's Bay United District Charitable Aid Board Hawera District Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Hokitika Benevolent Society Inangahua District Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Jubilee Institute for the Blind, Auckland Kumara Hospital Maniototo District Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Masterton Hospital Trustees Mercury Bay Hospital Napier Hospital .. .. ... Naseby Hospital Nelson Hospital and Charitable Aid Board North of Auckland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board North Canterbury Hospital Board North Otago Benevolent Society Northern Wairoa Hospital Oamaru Hospital Otago Benevolent Institution Otago District Hospital Board Palmerston North Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Patea District Hospital Board Patea and Wanganui Charitable Aid Board Picton Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Reefton Hospital Reefton Ladies' Benevolent Society .. .. St. Andrew's Orphanage, Nelson Samaritan Home Trustees, Christohurch South Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Southland Hospital Trust Southland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board 124 16 0 773 12 0 7,237 16 4 13,009 7 4 289 9 5 1,951 8 1 6,868 15 4 120 3 6 1,553 14 9 749 19 3 240 4 8 476 9 7 1,898 10 5 200 11 9 293 7 8 1,142 19 0 532 6 6 395 5 0 3,172 8 6 2,585 7 9 1,541 8 0 33 13 2 550 0 0 1,388 12 5 235 7 7 735 15 11 353 10 8 449 2 7 1,887 7 7 146 17 4 3,945 4 4 2,358 9 1 12,306 2 1 153 9 0 518 10 10 344 7 4 219 1 9 10,184 2 8 3,169 5 11 598 12 5 635 16 6 1,132 17 7 438 14 6 120 9 5 146 19 3 223 16 9 5,417 4 10 1,356 16 6 5,413 16 0 Carried forward 99,622 4 10 95,678 19 10

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

DISBURSEMENTS under SPECIAL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY— continued.

Brought forward £ s. d. £ s. d. 99,622 4 10 £ a. d. 95,678 19 10 " The Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Act, 1908" — continued. Subsidies— continued. Stratford Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Taranaki Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Thames and Coromandel United Charitable Aid Board Thames Hospital Contributors Thames District Hospital Board Tuapeka Hospital Board Vincent District Hospital Board.. Waimate Hospital Waiapu Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Waihi District Hospital Waihi Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Wairarapa District Hospital Board Waikato District Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Waipawa District Hospital Board Wairau Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Waitaki District Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Wakatipu Hospital Wallace Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Wallace and Fiord Hospital Wanganui Hospital Board Wellington and Wairarapa Charitable Aid Board Wellington Benevolent Institution Wellington Benevolent Institution Contributors Wellington Convalescent Home Wellington District Hospital Board Wellington District Hospital Trustees Wellington Ladies' Christian Association Wellington Society for Relief of Aged Needy Westland District Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Westland Hospital Contributors 1,195 6 7 1,810 8 7 1,064 7 0 684 17 7 923 17 10 276 19 8 438 13 11 56 14 0 725 17 7 213 4 11 1,650 0 0 2,531 0 0 5,008 12 0 1,555 3 11 1,900 12 11 628 13 8 186 18 11 765 8 6 138 0 7 1,188 3 8 3,544 9 6 2 8 0 2 8 0 93 14 5 11,720 16 10 827 15 3 394 8 9 176 8 9 2,166 2 11 564 17 7 142,058 16 8 "The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1908":— Section 65, — Judge of the Arbitration Court— Sim, W. A., salary, 1 April, 1908, to 31 March, 1909 .. 1,800 0 0 Section 74, — Members of the Arbitration Court— Brown, S., salary, 1 April, 1908, to 31 Maroh, 1909 MoCullough, J. A., salary, 1 April, 1908, to 31 March, 1909 Slater, R., salary, 1 January, 1908, to 14 January, 1908 500 0 0 500 o o 18 16 4 2,818 16 ' The Judicature Act, 1908 " :— Prendergast, Sir J., 1 April, 1908, to 31-Marcb, 1909 Conolly, E. T., 1 April, 1908, to 8 November, 1909.. 1,133 6 8 454 3 4 1,587 10 "The Legislature Act, 1908":— Members of the Legislative Council Members of the House of Representatives 7,857 17 4 19,986 17 5 Salaries, 1 April, 1908, to 31 March, 1909,— Legislative Council House of Representatives 27,844 14 9 2,000 0 0 2,283 1 3 4,283 1 3 32,127 16 I Carried forward 274,271 18 ll

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DISBURSEMENTS under SPECIAL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY— continued.

Appropriation Act of 1907, Section 9. Appropriation Aot of 1908, Section 9. Payments in respect of Previous Years. Total. Brought forward £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 274,271 18 10 'he Appbopeiation Act, 1908 " :— (" The Local Bodies' Finance and Powers Aot, 1885 ")— Payment of Subsidies, — Counties — Akaroa Akitio Amuri Ashburton Bay of Islands Bruce Buller Castlepoint Cheviot Clifton .. Clutha .. Collingwood Cook Coromandel Dannevirke Egmont Eketahuna Eltham .. Featherston Geraldine Grey Hawke's Bay Hawera Hobson Hokianga Horowhenua Hutt Inangahua Kaikoura Kairanga Kawhia Kiwitea Lake Levels Mackenzie.. Makara Manawatu.. Maniototo Masterton Maurioeville Mongonui Mount Herbert Ohinemuri Opotiki Oroua .. .. Otamatea Pahiatua Patangata Patea Piako Pohangina Raglan Rangitikei Rodney Selwyn Southland Stewart Island Stratford Taieri Takaka Taranaki Tauranga Thames Tuapeka Vincent Waiapu Waihemo Waikato Waikouaiti 736 2 5 536 7 8 137 12 3 1,250 0 0 500 0 0 190 2 6 500 0 0 500 0 0 68 15 0 500 0 0 488 17 0 250 15 2 625 0 0 239 12 3 386 9 9 500 0 0 298 7 9 455 4 0 666 5 10 474 12 3 565 0 0 108 6 8 435 7 5 528 3 6 497 17 1 523 13 0 500 0 0 1,642 15 3 165 16 3 308 19 3 104 13 5 395 7 11 236 4 0 123 0 7 234 3 8 500 0 0 1,823 13 1 500 0 0 209 1 11 373 0 4 345 5 7 333 14 1 306 6 9 474 16 0 341 7 3 302 5 0 411 3 6 954 17 6 158 11 5 580 13 4 551 17 3 453 7 6 312 10 0 750 0 0 16 17 9 755 4 9 1,208 12 3 327 3 7 753 4 4 398 2 6 500 0 0 920 4 6 500 0 0 942 17 11 500 0 0 699 13 2 125 0 0 414* 7 6 715' 2 6 375' 0 0 759 0 0 1,034 3 3 50 0 0 986 5 0 831 11 3 1,251 11 3 354 0 0 1,935 0 0 97 2 0 391 13 4 57 15 3 96 16 6 92 16 9 915 0 0 337 10 0 1,265 12 6 527 5 0 736 2 5 536 7 8 551 19 9 1,250 0 0 500 0 0 905 5 0 500 0 0 500 0 0 443 15 0 500 0 0 1,247 17 0 250 15 2 1,659 3 3 289 12 3 986 5 0 386 9 9 500 0 0 1,129 19 0 1,706 15 3 666 5 10 828 12 3 2,500 0 0 97 2 0 500 0 0 493 2 8 625 0 0 497 17 1 523 18 0 500 0 0 1,642 15 3 258 13 0 1,223 19 3 442 3 5 1,661 0 5 763 9 0 123 0 7 1,211 13 8 500 0 0 1,823 13 1 500 0 0 219 13 7 373 0 4 345 5 7 333 14 1 1,131 3 0 474 16 0 1,269 9 9 1,191 7 6 411 3 6 973 15 3 633 17 8 580 13 4 2,481 17 3 453 7 6 1,250 0 0 750 0 0 19 12 9 755 4 9 2,110 2 3 327 3 7 875 6 0 398 2 6 500 0 0 920 4 6 500 0 0 942 17 11 875 0 0 699 13 2 510 17 6 977 10 0 1011 8 824*16 3 928* 2 6 889 2 6 18'l7 9 475* 6 3 1,930* 0 0 937 10 0 215 0 90110 0 109 15 0 12' 6 8 375* 0 0 385'l7 6 Carried forward 33,003 3 1 21,235 8 9 31 4 5 54,269 16 3 274,271 18 10

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DISBURSEMENTS under SPECIAL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY— continued.

Appropriation Act of 1907, Section 9. Appropriation Act of 1908, Section 9. Payments in respect of Previous Years. Total. Brought forward £ s. d. 33,003 3 1 £ s. d. 21,285 8 9 £ s. d. 31 4 5 £ s. d. 54,269 16 3 £ s. d, 274,271 18 10 ' The Appropriation Act, 1908 "— continued. [" The Looal Bodies' Finance and Powers Act, 1885 "—contd.) Payment of Subsidies— contd. Counties— continued. Waimarino Waimate Waimea Waipa Waipawa Waipukurau Wairarapa South Wairoa Waitaki Waitemata Waitotara Wallace Wanganui Weber Westland Whakatane Whangarei Whangaroa Woodville 281 6 2 600 18 8 382 3 3 671 6 7 1,019 14 8 681 11 9 972 14 7 572 7 1 265 12 2 1,432 11 6 702 0 8 500 0 0 7 15 0 255 17" 9 418 6 1 90 12 2 142 15 11 1,771 17 6 1,096 17 6 1,17315 0 375 0 0 748' 2 6 937 10 0 281 6 2 2,372 16 2 1,479 0 9 671 6 7 1,173 15 0 375 0 0 1,019 14 8 1,429 14 3 1,910 4 7 572 7 1 926 10 11 1,432 11 6 702 0 8 500 0 0 500 0 0 478 6 7 418 6 1 90 12 2 682 15 11 660'18 9 492' 5 0 5 0 0 217' 8 10 54o' 0 0 42,000 17 1 29,036 15 0 248 13 3 71,286 5 4 Borough— Waipawa 17 9 3 17 9 3 Town Boards— Amberley Bay Bull's Clinton Clyde .. Ellerslie Featherston Fitzroy Gonville Halcombe Hampstead Havelook Helensville Hunterville Huntly Johnsonville Kaikora North Kamo Kaponga Kihikihi Kawhia Lethbridge Mackenzie Martinborough Ngaruawahia Normanby Opotiki Opunake Ormondville Otautau Outram Papakura Pleasant Point Raglan Rongotea Southbridge Taradale Tinwald Te Awamutu Upper Hutt Waipukurau 25 12 1 136 14 7 45 1 9 17 7 0 74 4 0 12 6 3 78 16 4 32 10 10 20 2 9 73 15 10 15 15 2 35 4 4 41 6 10 95 9 4 9 18 1 22 17 3 16 19 4 6 13 0 4 12 5 15 8 3 63' 7 6 119 10 7 50 12 6 8 15 0 28 2 6 25 12 1 136 14 7 45 1 9 17 7 0 74 4 0 63 7 6 12 6 3 78 16 4 152 1 5 20 2 9 73 15 10 15 15 2 35 4 4 41 6 10 50 12 6 104 4 4 38 0 7 22 17 3 16 19 4 6 13 0 4 12 5 15 8 3 11 5 0 113 7 1 18 11 5 20 18 9 34 9 0 47 11 9 15 17 3 31 9 2 10 11 11 26 17 6 15 3 6 12 16 4 26 5 0 23 16 11 68 13 0 54 3 6 33 11 0 112 10 0 121 15 3 61 15 10 17 8 1 20 18 9 34 9 0 47 11 9 15 17 3 31 9 2 10 11 11 26 17 6 11 5 0 51 11 3 13 4 15' 3 6 12 16 4 22 10 0 23 16 11 68 13 0 54 3 6 33 11 0 315 0 1516 6 112'lO 0 105 18 9 Carried forward 1,279 1 11 571 14 11 1,850 16 10 274,271 18 10

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

DISBURSEMENTS under SPECIAL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY— continued.

Appropriation Act of 1907, Section 9. Appropriation Act of 1908, Section 9. Payments in respect of Previous Years. Total. £ s. d. 1,279 1 11 £ s. d. 571 14 11 £ s. d. £ s. d. 1,850 16 10 £ s. d. 274,271 18 1C Brought forward 11 The Appropriation Act, 1908 "— continued. ("The Looal Bodies' Finance and Powers Act, 1885 " — contd.) Payment of Subsidies — contd. Town Boards— continued. Waverley Wyndham 40 16 3 38 7 8 40 16 3 38 7 8 1,358 5 10 571 14 11 1,930 0 9 Road Boards — Akaroa and Wainui Albertland North Albertland South Anama Arch Hill Ashley Avon Avondale Awatere Awhitu Barrett Cambridge Carrington Coldstream Courtenay Cust Drury Eastern Mahurangi East Malvern East Tamaki Eden Terrace Egmont Ellesmere Elliot .. Epsom Eyreton Frankley Geraldine Halswell Heatheote Hikurangi Howick Township Huntly Hunua Inchclutha Kaitoke Karaka Katikati Kaukapakapa Kaukatea Kaurihohore Kirikiriroa Komokoriki Kowai Lake Coleridge Le Bon's Bay Lincoln Little River Longbeaoh Malvern Mandeville-Rangiora Mangakahia Mangere Mangawai Mangawhero Manurewa Maraetai Mareretu Marua Matakana East Matakohe Mataongaonga Mauku 197 9 2 5 13 8 23 10 2 119 5 8 64 19 0 83 4 7 33 13 1 59 0 1 125 0 0 21 10 1 71 6 8 40 12 6 75 19 8 119 5 8 16 10 8 233 16 6 45 3 7 6 18 4 8 12 4 43 19 3 62 10 0 125 0 0 28 17 11 42 19 9 297 10 2 83 18 0 58 2 7 250 0 0 19 7 6 28 18 0 42 5 3 10 5 8 125 0 0 65 0 9 ioo 140 8 6 204 16 6 85 12 7 140 8 6 375 0 0 39 6 1 93'15 0 3 6 0 73 6 0 139 13 10 50 2 9 30 18 2 133 13 11 140 8 6 88' 6 4 235' 4 2 272 6 5 6l' 4 0 88 6 4 26' 1 1 197 9 2 5 13 8 24 10 2 119 5 8 205 7 6 288 1 1 119 5 8 199 8 7 500 0 0 60 16 2 71 6 8 134 7 6 79 5 8 119 5 8 89 16 8 373 10 4 95 6 4 6 18 4 39 10 6 177 13 2 202 18 6 125 0 0 117 4 3 42 19 9 532 14 4 356 4 5 58 2 7 250 0 0 80 11 6 117 4 4 42 5 3 30 6 9 125 0 0 98 14 6 3 5 0 125 0 0 184 10 9 4 10 6 45 13 3 66 2 1 15 5 3 195 6 10 8 13 0 435 6 0 58 5 1 125 0 0 68 6 5 163 13 5 146 7 10 53 11 9 400 11 4 11 15 0 383 13 11 25 6 7 115 12 1 61 17 7 21 19 2 25 12 4 22 7 2 13 3 10 50 19 7 125 0 0 195 5 2 3313 9 3 5 0 125' 0 0 120 7 3 64 3 6 4 10 6 45 13 3 66 2 1 14 5 3 68 15 7 8 13 0 125 0 0 14 9 0 125 0 0 14 9 0 163 13 5 146 7 10 20 13 7 102 7 0 10 15 0 250 0 0 25 6 7 115 12 1 14 0 4 7 10 5 25 12 4 22 7 2 13 3 10 50 19 7 125 0 0 123 17 4 ioo 126 11 3 3l6" 6 0 43 16 1 5317 5 32 18 2 298 4 4 10 0 133 13 11 47 17 3 14 8 9 71' 7 10 Carried forward 4,580 7 2 3,657 18 5 8,238 5 7 274,271 18 10

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 190 8-1909.

DISBURSEMENTS under SPECIAL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY— continued.

Appropriation Act of 1907, Section 9. Appropriation Act of 1908, Section 9. Payments in respect of Previous Years. Total. Brought forward £ s. d. 4,580 7 2 £ s. d. 3,657 18 5 £ s. d. £ s. d. 8,238 5 7 £ s. d. 274,271 18 10 ;< The Appropriation Act, 1908 "— continued. (" The Looal Bodies' Finance and Powers Aot, 1885 "— contd.) Payment of Subsidies— contd. Road Boards— continued. Maungatawhiri Maungakaramea Maunu Mercer Moa Mangorei Mount Albert Mount Hutt Mount Peel Mount Roskill Mount Somers Mount Stuart Mount Wellington Newcastle Oakura Oero Okain's Bay Okato Omaka Omata One-tree Hill Opaheke Orakei Otahuhu Otaki .. Otago Heads Orford Pakuranga Panmure Township Papakura Paparata Paparoa Papatoitoi Parihaka Parua Patangata Pelorus Peninsula Picton Pigeon Bay Plimmerton Point Chevalier Pokeno Pollok Settlement Porangahau Portobello Puhoi .. Pukeatua Pukekohe East Pukekohe West Pukekura Purua Rakaia Rangiaohia Rangitata Remuera Riccarton Ruarangi South Malvern South Rakaia Spreydon Spring Creek Springs Tai Tapu Tamahere Tamaki West Tataraimaka Templeton Temuka 38 6 9 21 18 8 87 5 8 28 18 0 160 1 9 36 15 5 93 15 6 149 9 5 166 5 10 237 13 0 119 5 7 37 15 5 62 10 0 85 2 11 24 10 0 32 15 7 125 0 0 28 1 10 344 10 7 27 1 5 333 14 6 93 5 1 17 18 4 231 2 8 125 0 0 65 4 4 98 19 3 33 15 5 20 11 1 20 18 1 77 12 5 14 5 11 92 15 7 136 9 9 18 16 0 18 11 6 250 0 0 209 1 9 62 10 0 125 0 0 15 3 3 84 19 9 19 4 7 26 7 4 31 5 0 250 0 0 48 9 10 26 13 10 250 0 ,0 250 0 0 31 5 0 123 10 0 14 9 0 125 0 0 119 5 7 489 15 0 28 18 0 12 10 11 5 12 10 200 3 1 62 2 6 62 10 0 23 8 7 14 9 0 115 5 3 55 17 9 3 16 7 17 4 10 250 0 0 28 17 6 4 4 0 15' 4 10 10 0 238 14 5 4 5 6 140' 8 6 100 10 9 ioo 145 6 3 1 15 0 247 0 0 48 2 7 8 4 3 4 15 0 3 15 0 250 19 6 69 10 5 11 4 8 99 11 4 59 17 3 31 15 0 53 9 7 67 4 3 26 2 8 87 5 8 44 2 10 160 1 9 37 15 5 332 9 11 153 14 11 166 5 10 378 1 6 119 5 7 37 15 5 163 0 9 85 2 11 25 10 0 178 1 10 125 0 0 28 1 10 344 10 7 28 16 5 580 14 6 141 7 8 26 2 7 235 17 8 125 0 0 68 19 4 349 18 9 103 5 10 31 15 9 120 9 5 137 9 8 46 0 11 146 5 2 136 9 9 18 16 0 63 11 6 250 0 0 209 1 9 250 0 0 125 0 0 tt 8 3 138 3 8 76 19 8 40 41 125 0 0 250 0 0 48 9 10 26 13 10 383 13 11 383 13 11 125 0 0 125 0 0 58 12- 2 125 0 0 119 5 7 780 17 0 117 4 4 12 10 11 28 16 8 200 3 1 62 2 6 250 0 0 96 18 1 58 12 2 115 5 3 196 6 3 23 3 4 70 4 7 250 0 0 45' 0 0 187 10 0 53 3 11 57 15 1 13 16 9 93 15 0 133 13 11 133 13 11 93 15 0 1 10 0 44 3 2 291 2 0 88 6 4 23' 3 10 187 10 0 73 9 6 44 3 2 140 8 6 7 0 0 52 19 9 12' 6 9 Carried forward 11,290 9 8 6,993 9 7 12 6 9 18,296 6 0 274,271 18 10

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DISBURSEMENTS under SPECIAL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY— continued.

Appropriation Appropriation Act of 1907, Act of 1908, Section 9. Section 9. Appropriation Act of 1907, Section 9. Appropriation Act of 1908, Section 9. Payments in respect of Previous Years. Total. £ s. d. £ . s. d. Brought forward .. 11,290 9 8 6,993 9 7 £ s. d. 11,290 9 8 £ . s. d. 6,993 9 7 £ s. d. 12 6 9 £ s. d. 18,296 6 0 £ s. d. 274,271 18 10 ' The Appropriation Act, 1908 " — continued. ("The Local Bodies' Finance and Powers Act, 1885 ") — contd. Payment of Subsidies — contd. Road Boards — continued. Te Puke .. .. .. 82 18 6 Tomahawk .. .. 53 8 9 Tuhikaramea .. .. 50 12 6 Turanga .. .. .. 15 1 6 34 15 3 Upper Ashburton .. 153 6 0 Upper Hurford .. .. 16 16 2 Upper Wangaehu .. 145 6 6 Upper Waimakariri .. 18 13 8 12 16 1 Waikiekie .. .. 22 19 8 Waimate .. .. 250 0 0 Waipara .. .. 125 0 0 313 18 3 Waipipi .. .. .. 62 10 0 133 13 11 Waipu .. .. .. 22 7 2 Waipu North .. .. 18 2 4 Waipukurau .. .. 32 7 3 Wairau .. .. .. 87 11 11 278 8 9 Wairoa 48 19 7 115 8 8 Waitara West .. .. Ill 3 1 Waiuku .. .. .. 216 7 1 125 14 7 Waiwakaiho .. .. 48 5 0 Wakanui .. .. 119 5 8 Wallingford .. .. 32 3 0 89 8 9 Warkworth .. .. 60 0 5 West Eyreton .. .. 135 13 11 84 15 2 Whangamarino .. .. 31 5 0 93 15 0 Werekino .. .. 11 5 11 Wharehine .. .. 17 19 0 Whareora .. .. 8 12 0 13,288 11 3 8,276 4 0 43,376 12 2 29,608 9 11 82 18 6 53 8 9 50 12 6 15 1 6 153 6 0 16 16 2 145 6 6 18 13 8 22 19 8 250 0 0 125 0 0 62 10 0 22 7 2 18 2 4 32 7 3 87 11 11 48 19 7 111 3 1 216 7 1 48 5 0 119 5 8 32 3 0 60 0 5 135 13 11 31 5 0 11 5 11 17 19 0 8 12 0 34'15 3 12 16 1 313 18 3 133 13 11 25o' 0 0 82 18 6 53 8 9 50 12 6 49 16 9 153 6 0 16 16 2 145 6 6 31 9 9 22 19 8 500 0 0 438 18 3 196 3 11 22 7 2 18 2 4 32 7 3 366 0 8 164 8 3 111 3 1 342 1 8 48 5 0 119 5 8 121 11 9 60 0 5 220 9 1 125 0 0 11 5 11 17 19 0 8 12 0 278 8 9 115 8 8 12514 7 89' 8 9 8415 2 93 15 0 95,060 17 4 13,288 11 3 8,276 4 0 262 6 9 21,827 2 0 43,376 12 2 29,608 9 11 248 13 3 73,233 15 4 —,~ ._ — — — , — - — : ' The Marlborough High School Act, 1899 " :— Grant for the year 1908-1909 400 0 0 " The Military Pensions Act, 1908 " :— (" The Military Pensions Act, 1866 "),— Pensions to Widows,Hastings, L. .. .. 1 Jan., 1908, to 31 Dec, 1908 Macdougall, T. R. .. 1 April, „ to 30 Sept., „ McDonald, E.J. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Morrison, A. .. .. 1 „ to 31 „ „ 55 0 0 20 0 0 36 0 0 36 0 0 ajwy 147 0 0 Pensions for Wounds, — Adamson, T. .. .. 1 April, 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 Barron, T. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Beamish, J. G. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Crawford, C. T. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Hamblyn, J. .. .. 1 to 31 Kelly, T. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Kershaw, P. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Lake, T. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ McDonnell, W. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ McKay, G. .. .. Uan., „ to 31 Dec, 1908 Shanaghan, J. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Shepherd, R. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Tuffin, G. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Vance, R. .. .. 1 Jan., „ to 31 Dec, 1908 Wasley, E. O. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Williamson, F. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Matiu Whitiki .. 1 July, 1906, to 31 „ Mauparoa .. .. 1 April, 1908, to 31 „ Mihaka Keepa .. 1 „ to 31 „ Pera Taitaimu .. 1 „ , to 31 39 10 10 18 5 0 27 7 6 36 10 0 39 10 10 29 15 10 27 7 6 45 12 6 150 0 0 18 6 0 27 7 6 48 13 4 39 10 10 39 13 0 39 10 10 36 10 0 25 2 6 18 5 0 13 13 9 18 5 0 738 17 9 Carried forward 185 1 12 li

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DISBURSEMENTS under SPECIAL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY— continued.

Brought forward £ s. d. £ s. d. 885 17 9 £ s. d 369,732 16 5 'he Military Pensions Act, 1908 " — continued. (" The Military Pensions Extension Act, 1900," and Amendment Acts) — Pensions to Widows and Children, — Berry,C. J.M., and 2 children 1 April, 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 Francis, C. J., and 3 children 1 „ „ to 31 Love, G., and 3 ohildren 1 „ „ to 31 „ „ McKeich.E.H., and3 children 1 „ „ to 31 „ 74 0 0 172 7 10 66 0 0 60 0 0 372 7 10 Pensions to Relatives,— Anderson, L. E. .. 1 April, 1908, to 11 Mar., 1909 Ashmore, C. E. G. .. 1 . „ to 31 „ Brown, E. .. ,. 1 „ „ to 31 Dec, 1908 Canty, J. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Clarke, M. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ . „ Connell, M. A. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Davies, A. R... .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Donkin, A. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Farrell, B. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Fletcher, R. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 ,, Harvey, M. P. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Hawksworth, H. .. 1 „ to 31 King,»K. E. .. .. 1 „ „ to 25 „ Lamont, E. A. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Leeoe, M. H... .. 1 „ , to 31 „ Martin, M. .. .. 1 „ „ to 27 „ Murphy, M. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ McKay, C. .. .. 1 .„ „ to 24 „ McKechnie, L. A. .. 1 „ to 31 MoLean, M. .. „ 1 „ „ to 31 „ Osborne, A. .. .. 1 to 5 Jan., Paterson, C. E. C. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Dec, 1908 Roddick, H. B. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Simpson, A. C. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Smith, A. E... .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Tubman, S. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Ward, M. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ 24 12 1 26 0 0 19 10 0 26 0 0 26 0 0 26 0 0 20 0 0 26 0 0 26 0 0 26 0 0 50 0 0 26 0 0 25 11 7 26 0 0 40 0 0 25 14 5 26 0 0 25 10 3 26 0 0 26 0 0 19 17 0 19 10 0 26 0 0 26 0 0 26 0 0 50 0 0 26 0 0 736 5 4 Pensions for Wounds, — Adams, A. .. .. 1 April, 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 Beath, A. M. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Betcke, F. .. .. 1 „ „ to 17 Nov., 1908 Boyes, W. F. .. .. Uan., „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Brown, J. G... .. 1 April, „ to 31 „ Butler, M. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Callaway, J. W. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Canavan, M. .. .. 1 „ to 31 „ Caulton, S. C. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Clarke, J. L. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Coleman, A. G. .. 14 Feb., „ to 31 „ Colledge, J. A. .. 17 Mar., „ to 31 „ Collins, R. W. G. .. 1 April, „ to 31 „ Considine, J. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Cooper, L. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Cox, G. .. .. 1 „ ,,..-- to 31 „ Culling, J. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Davidson, A. J. .. 1 „ to 31 „ Denny, C. J. .. .. 23 Feb., „ to 31 „ Easton, G. .. .. 23 Mar., „ to 31 „ Ewart, J. .. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Fahey, J. V. .. .. 1 „ „ to 30 Sept., „ Flood, M.J. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Mar., „ Foreman, R. J. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Gardner, J. M. .. 1 „ „ to 7 Feb., „ Goullet, F. R. .. 21 Mar., „ to 31 Mar., „ Hart, W. .. .. 1 April, „ to 31 „ Hay, W. C. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Humphrey, A. T. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Jaokson, H. D. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Kirwin, J. 0. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Lee, P. W. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Lockett, E. B. .. 1 „ „ to 9 Feb., „ Masson, G. J. .. 1 „ „ to 31 Mar., „ Matheson, D. .. 1 Mar., „ to 31 Oot., 1908 I 36 10 0 36 10 0 11 11 0 34 4 0 36 10 0 54 15 0 48 13 4 86 10 0 100 0 0 86 10 0 54 18 8 104 0 8 100 0 0 54 15 0 27 7 6 36 10 0 27 7 6 54 15 0 40 6 0 36 10 0 12 3 4 9 3 0 36 10 0 27 7 6 23 9 6 42 6 0 36 10 0 18 6 0 41 1 3 200 0 0 27 7 6 36 10 0 39 7 6 36 10 0 26 10 10 Carried forward 1,994 10 11 369,732 16 2 1,581 6 1

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7—B. 1.

Brought forward £ s. d. 1,581 6 1 £ s. d. 1,994 10 11 £ s. d. 369,732 16 2 'he Military Pensions Act, 1908 " — continued. ("The Military Pensions Extension Act, 1900," and Amendment Acts) — continued. Pensions for Wounds— continued. Mead, G. L. .. .. 1 April, 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 Miller, W. M. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Morgan, J. G. P. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ McDiarmid, D. H. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ McKay, J. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ McPhee, A. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Peterson, A. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ „ Phair, CO... .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Pile, J. .. .. Uan., „ to 31 Dec, 1908 Potter, E. A. A. .. 1 April, „ to 31 Mar., 1909 Rees, H. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Rosanowski, A. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ „ Rowling, F. C. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Sadd, G. E. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Sands, A. E. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ Silvester, H. G. .. Uan., „ to 31 „ Smith, CD. .. .. 1 April, „ to 31 „ Stephens, H. A. .. 13 Aug., „ to 31 „ Sutherland, J. .. 1 April, „ to 31 „ Tasker, T. .. .. 1 April, 1907, to 13 April, 1907 and 30 Jan., 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 Valentine, A. F. .. 1 April, „ to 31 „ „ Wallace, A. A. .. 19 Feb., „ to 30 June, 1908 Young, R. B. .. 1 April, „ to 23 Feb., 1909 Young, R. S. .. .. 1 „ . to 31 Mar., „ 22 16 3 36 10 0 36 10 0 36 10 0 36 10 0 36 10 0 36 10 0 50 0 0 18 6 0 48 13 4 36 10 0 41 1 3 39 10 10 33 12 0 36 10 0 34 4 0 36 10 0 23 2 0 27 7 6 32 13 6 36 10 0 21 9 0 24 13 6 27 7 6 2,391 2 9 'he Militia Act Amendment Act, 1862 " :— Pensions to Widows, — King, E. M. .. .. 1 July, 1907, to 31 Dec, 1908 4,385 13 8 Pensions for Wounds, — Bilton, F. .. 1 April, 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 Dunn, A. J. N. .. 1 , , to 31 „ Woolf, T. S. .. .. 1 „ „ to 31 „ 120 0 0 36 10 0 36 10 0 36 10 0 109 10 0 'he Motueka Harbour Boabd Act, 1905 " :— Section 16, — Subsidy payable to the Board, 1 year, 1 January to 31 December, 1908 229 10 0 500 0 0 'he Municipal Corporations Act, 1908 " :— Section 73 —Subsidies, — Boroughs— Akaroa Alexandra :. Arrowtown Ashburton Avenal .. .. Balolutha Birkenhead Blenheim Brunner Cambridge .. .. .. Campbelltown Carterton Christohurch City Cromwell Dannevirke .. .. .. Dunedin City .. , Eastbourne Eastbrook East Invercargill Eltham Eketahuna Feilding Foxton Geraldine Gisborne Gladstone Gore Green Island Grey Lynn Greymouth 47 16 10 79 5 6 24 0 0 187 10 0 41 0 10 77 0 7 117 0 7 187 10 0 37 18 1 143 5 10 141 7 0 172 2 3 787 10 0 53 17 6 231 18 8 450 0 0 123 16 5 140 12 6 66 3 3 169 12 8 60 19 5 367 1 11 115 11 9 71 18 1 450 0 0 66 0 1 187 10 0 40 12 1 223 19 1 187 10 0 Carried forward 5,050 10 11 374,847 19 10

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-190 9.

DISBURSEMENTS under SPECIAL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY— continued.

I s. £ s. d. 5,050 10 11 £ s. c 374,847 19 H Brought forward 'he Municipal Corporations Act, 1908 "—continued. Section 73—Subsidies — continued. Borough s— continued. Greytown Hamilton Hampden Hastings Hawera Hawkesbury Hokitika Inglewood Invercargill Kaiapoi Kaitangata Karori Kumara Lawrence .. .. Levin Lower Hutt Lyttelton Maori Hill Marton Masterton Mataura Milton Miramar .. , .. Mornington Mosgiel Motueka Mount Eden Napier Naseby Nelson City New Brighton Newmarket New Plymouth North-east Valley North Invercargill Oamaru Onehunga Onslow Pahiatua Palmerston Palmerston North Parnell Patea Petone Picton Port Chalmers.. Queenstown Rangiora Richmond Riverton .. ... Roslyyn Ross Roxburgh Southlnvercargill St. Kilda Stratford Sumner .. .. .. -C. Taihape Tapanui Tauranga Te Aroha Temuka Thames Timaru Waihi Waimate Waipawa Waitara Wanganui Wellington City West Harbour Westport Whangarei Winton Woodville Woolston 107 6 9 187 10 0 17 0 11 439 1 1 187 10 0 44 5 9 86 9 8 103 1 3 450 0 0 136 8 8 86 2 0 232 17 2 11 15 10 102 11 9 161 4 3 450 0 0 187 10 0 187 10 0 181 6 9 351 8 3 75 13 4 101 14 3 414 7 6 187 10 0 127 13 11 96 11 9 358 19 8 450 0 0 12 17 8 438 15 10 102 10 4 187 10 0 334 16 5 46 17 6 46 0 8 248 0 2 187 10 0 187 10 0 134 19 10 49 10 0 450 0 0 250 16 6 22 12 10 467 5 0 92 15 9 184 5 1 48 7 7 153 17 9 e; ; o 52 15 0 268 11 1 16 19 6 24 5 1 121 4 4 193 0 2 185 16 9 187 10 0 84 15 11 26 13 0 75 3 0 91 7 6 91 19 7 328 2 6 450 0 0 176 0 3 161 9 5 115 17 6 96 13 11 450 0 0 450 0 0 86 16 0 185 12 6 182 9 1 36 8 3 19 17 3 187 10 0 18,633 4 11 Carried forward 393,481 4 9

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DISBURSEMENTS under SPECIAL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY— continued.

Brought forward £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 393,481 4 9 "The Nelson Harbour Board Amendment Act, 1905";— Section 5, —■ Subsidy payable to the Board Section 6, — Compensation in lieu of rents and profits of the lands excluded from endowments for period 1 October, 1907, to 30 September, 1908 91 12 10 500 0 0 591 12 10 "The New Zealand Institute Act, 1908":— Grant for the year 1908-1909 500 0 0 "The New Zealand Loans Act, 1908":— "The New Zealand Consolidated Stook Act, 1877," — Amount paid Bank of England for year ended 31 October, 1908 — For management For stamped warrants 17,072 13 0 107 12 2 17,180 5 2 " The Publio Debts Sinking Funds Act, 1868," — Salary of Secretary .. 1 April, 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 Fee for auditing of accounts for the year 50 0 0 2 2 0 52 2 0 17,232 7 2 " The New Zealand University Act, 1908 " :— Grant for the year 1908-1909 3,000 0 0 " The Otago University Reserves Act, 1904 " :— Payments on account of decrease in rents for the year ended 31 March, 1908 .. 550 1 3 • "The Old-age Pensions Act, 1908": — Pensions paid for the year 1908-1909 336,532 1 7 "The Public Revenues Act, 1908": — Sections 8 and 74 to 76,— Deposits refunded 114 14 7 Section 25, — Salaries — Controller and Auditor-General— Warburton, J. K. .. 1 April, 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 Assistant Controller and Auditor — Heywood, J. B. .. 1 April, 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 1,000 0 0 800 0 0 1,800 0 0 " The Public Service Classification and Superannuation Act, 1908":— Annual contribution to the Public Service Superannuation Fund 1,914 14 7 20,000 0 0 "The Public Sebvice Classification and Superannuation Amendment Act, 1908 " :— Annual contribution to the Teachers' Superannuation Fund 7,000 0 0 "The Queen's Scholarship Act, 1906":— Grants to Viotoria College 898 10 0 "The Rabbit Nuisance Act, 1908":— Section 60, — Subsidies — Hawke's Bay Rabbit Board Hurunui Rabbit Board 1,335 3 0 674 12 2 2,009 15 2 " The Schaefer, McGuire, and Others Pensibns Act, 1872 " :— McGuire, E. .. .. 1 April, 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 18 6 0 Carried forward 783,728 13 4

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DISBURSEMENTS under SPECIAL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY— continued.

£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 783,728 13 4 Brought forward "The Second Ballot Act, 1908":— Expenses incurred by candidates under section 18, — Allen, E.G. .. Atkinson, A. R. Barber, W. H. P. Barclay, A. B... Bolton, F. G. .. Buick, D. Buxton, T. .. Campbell, W, D. Carroll, J. Craigie, J. .. Dillon, A. Flatman, F. R. Forbes, G. W. .. Graham, J. Haselden, F. H. Herdman, A. L. Hogan, J. T. .. Hutchison, G. .. Jeffries, W. Lucas, W. H. .. Luke, J. P. McLaren, D. .. Macpherson, J. A. Napier, W. J. .. Nosworthy, W. Phillips, L. R. Poland, H. .. Ross, R. B. .. Russell, G. W. Scott, R. Stevens, J. Tanner, W. W. Thomson, G. M. Wood, W. T. .. Wright, R. A. .. 23 1 0 49 8 6 49 8 10 49 4 0 49 15 6 48 16 7 49 2 0 49,15 9 19 1 0 42 14 1 48 6 0 42 19 6 27 5 1 50 0 0 48 18 0 48 1 2 49 5 5 49 19 9 49 6 0 49 5 3 49 4 0 46 18 0 48 7 3 45 2 6 49 9 8 48 7 6 49 13 4 49 18 4 49 10 9 40 14 11 49 16 8 47 15 4 47 6 7 49 18 9 47 8 6 " The Slaughtering and Inspection Act, 1908 " :— Section 59, — Compensation paid to owners for oondemned stock 1,613 5 6 7,569 14 1 "The Stock Act, 1908":— Section 45, — Compensation for stock destroyed on account of disease 4,152 15 5 "The Taupo No. 2 Block Act, 1908" :— Section 5, — Law costs Seotion 5a, — Rents 116 5 3 316 5 3 200 0 0 "The Victoria College Act, 1905": — Grant for the year 1908-1909 4,000 0 0 "The Walsh and Othees Pensions Act, 1869": — Hewett, Ellen Ann .. .. 1 April, 1908, to 31 Mar., 1909 50 0 0 "The Land Act, 1908":— Amount paid over to Receivers of Land Revenue, Local Bodies' Deposits Account, for payment to local authorities in respect of rents, &c. 29,315 14 5 Amount paid over to Receivers of Land Revenue, Looal Bodies' Deposits Account, for payment to local authorities in respect of royalties on timber and flax 9,307 10 11 "The Geeymouth Harbour Board Act, 1884": — Section 7, — Net profits arising from the Greymouth-Brunner Bailway, from 1 February, 1908, to 30 January, 1909 38,623 5 4 18,204 9 1 " The New Plymouth Harbour Boaed Endowment Act, 1874 ": — 25 per cent, of amount derived from land sales, rents, &c, to 31 December, 1908 .. .. 3,262 19 4 " The Westpoet Haebour Boaed Act, 1884 " :— Net profits arising from the Westport-Ngakawau Coalfield Railway and Wharf, from 1 March, 1908, to 27 February, 1909 56,190 13 11 Total £ 917,712 1 3

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STATEMENT showing the NET ISSUES from the CONSOLIDATED FUND for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Sumsvoted under "The Appropriation Act, 1908."

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

6 Issued. Voted. Amount Unissued. Issued in Excess. Expenditure. Credits. Net Expenditure. Advances. Total. 1 2 3 Class I.—Legislative Depaetments :— Legislative Council House of Representatives General Expenses £ s. d. 1,395 4 0 7,249 10 9 20,766 18 11 £ s. d. i 112 10 0 j 18 4 0 £ s. d. 1,282 14 0 7,249 10 9 20,748 14 11 £ s. d. £ s. d. 1,282 14 0 7,249 10 9 20,748 14 11 £ s. d. 2,095 0 0 6,780 0 0 23,466 0 0 £ s. d. . £ s. d. 812 6 0 469 10 9 2,717 5 1 Total Glass I 29,411 13 8 130 14 0 | 29,280 19 8 29,280 19 8 32,341 0 0 3,529 11 1 469 10 9 5 6 7 8 Class II. —Department op Minister of Finance :— Treasury Department Friendly Societies Department Land and Income Tax Department Rates on Crown Lands Treasury : Miscellaneous Services 12,235 19 5 3,182 18 2 29,456 12 11 316 7 3 6,185 1 2 13 10 0 7 18 4 456 13 0 12,222 9 5 3,174 19 10 28,999 19 11 316 7 3 4,958 10 3 69 18 5 12,222 9 5 3,174 19 10 29,069 18 4 316 7 3 4,958 10 3 12,598 0 0 3,656 0 0 29,716 0 0 1,200 0 0 14,090 0 0 375 10 7 481 0 2 646 1 8 883 12 9 9,131 9 9 1,226 10 11 Total Class II 51,376 18 11 1,704 12 3 49,672 6 8 69 18 5 49,742 5 1 61,260 0 0 11,517 14 11 9 10 11 12 13 14 Class III. —Post and Telegraph Department: — Postal and Telegraph Salaries Conveyance of Mails by Sea Conveyance of Inland Mails Carriage of Mails by Railway Maintenance of Telegraph and Telephone Lines .. Miscellaneous Services 499,117 14 9 56,557 5 6 62,814 17 1 57,825 10 1 46,009 15 10 128,191 6 6 29,056 13 10 875 2 8 2,642 18 4 470,061 0 11 55,682 2 10 60,171 18 9 57,825 10 1 40,900 8 11 120,896 11 11 773 0 0 18,225 4 10 507 3 6 6,683 14 1 1,388 14 1 470,061 0 11 56,455 2 10 78,397 3 7 58,332 13 7 47,584 3 0 122,285 6 0 473,937 0 0 68.963 0 0 63,751 0 0 57.964 0 0 44,000 0 0 102,053 0 0 3,875 19 1 12,507 17 2 14,646 3 7 368 13 7 3,584 3 0 20,232 6 0 5,109' 6 11 7,294 14 7 Total Class III 850,516 9 9 44,978 16 4 805,537 13 5 27,577 16 6 833,115 9 11 810,668 0 0 16,383 16 3 38,831 6 2 IS 16 17 Class IV. —Industries and Commerce and Tourist and Health Resoets Department :— Office of Industries and Commerce Tourist and Health Resorts Department Advertising Department 14,357 10 4 53,404 12 10 1,280 2 1 610 15 7 4,110 16 5 28 10 11 13,746 14 9 49,293 16 5 1,251 11 2 99 0 0 526 3 6 13,845 14 9 49,819 19 11 1,251 11 2 20,372 0 0 52,421 0 0 1,196 0 0 6,526 5 3 2,601 0 1 5511 2 Total Class IV 39,042 5 3 4,750 2 11 64,292 2 4 625 3 6 64,917 5 10 73,989 0 0 9,127 5 4 55 11 2 Glass V.—Old-age Pensions Depaetment: — Old-age Pensions Department 9,543 0 0 18 9,114 1 9 15 19 7 9,098 2 2 9,098 2 2 444 17 10 Total Class V 9,114 1 9 15 19 7 9,098 2 2 9,098 2 2 9,543 0 0 444 17 10 Class VI. —Working Railways Department: — Working Railways 2,120,308 4 10 19 2,572,779 11 0 452,471 6 2 71 4 11 2,120,379 9 9 2,145,716 6 0* 25,336 16 3 Total Class VI 2,572,779 11 0 452,471 6 2 2.120,308 4 10 71 4 11 2,120,379 9 9 2,145,716 6 0 25,336 16 3 * Includes £83,50' 6s. additional amount appropriated in terms of section 39 of " The Public Revenues Act, 1908."

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STATEMENT showing the NET ISSUES from the CONSOLIDATED FUND, &c.— continued.

Issued. EH 0 r^ Expenditure. Net Expenditure. Advances. Total. Voted. Amount Unissued. Issued IN> Excels. Credits. Class VII. —Public Buildings and Domains :— Public Buildings Government Domains £ s. d. 66,294 17 11 1,329 0 1 £ s. d. 2,394 5 4 £ s. d. 63,900 12 7 1,329 0 1 £ s. d. 80 9 10 £ s. d. 63,981 2 5 1,329 0 1 £ s. d. 64,440 0 0 1,250 0 0 £ s. d. 458 17 7 £ s. d. 79' 0 1 20 21 Total Class VII 67,623 18 0 2,394 5 4 65,229 12 8 80 9 10 65,310 2 6 65,690 0 0 458 17 7 79 0 1 Class VIII.— Maintenance and Improvement of Roads :— Maintenance and Improvement of Roads 22 20,471 0 6 104 19 2 20,366 1 4 197 15 0 20,563 16 4 25,000 0 0 4,436 3 8 Total Class VIII 20,471 0 6 104 19 2 20,366 1 4 197 15 0 20,563 16 4 25,000 0 0 4,436 3 8 Class IX. — Printing and Stationeey DepabtMENT: — Printing and Stationery 23 115,113 4 10 68,149 13 1 46,963 11 9 46,963 11 9 50,511 0 0 3,547 8 3 Total Class IX .. .. 115,113 4 10 68,149 13 1 46,963 11 9 46,963 11 9 50,511 0 0 3,547 8 3 24 25 Class X. —Stamp and Deeds Department: — Stamp Department Land and Deeds Registry 11,339 10 3 26,094 15 9 6 0 0 31 18 0 11,333 10 3 26,062 17 9 158 4 1 11,333 10 3 26,221 1 10 13,416 0 0 26,830 0 0 2,082 9 9 608 18 2 •• Total Class X 37 18 0 37,396 8 0 40,246 0 0 2,691 7 11 37,434 6 0 158 4 1 37,554 12 1 •• 26 27 28 29 30 Class XI. —Native Department: — Native Department Native Land Court Maori Lands Administration Maori Councils Miscellaneous Services.. 2,124 16 6 17,592 4 8 2,572 12 2 210 16 2 8,542 0 0 202 4 7 2,124 16 6 17,390 0 1 2,572 12 2 210 16 2 8,541 15 0 299 7 2 65 10 10 48 18 1 2,124 16 6 17,689 7 3 2,638 3 0 259 14 3 8,541 15 0 2,305 0 0 17,723 0 0 3,642 0 0 890 0 0 12,719 0 0 180 3 6 33 12 9 1,003 17 0 630 5 9 4,177 5 0 0 5 0 Total Class XI 31,042 9 6 202 9 7 30,839 19 11 413 16 1 31,253 16 0 37,279 0 0 6,025 4 0 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 3S 39 40 Class XII. —Justice Department: — Department of Justice Patent Office Supreme Court Bankruptcy District, Magistrates', and Wardens' Courts Criminal Prosecutions Coroners Cook Islands Administration Miscellaneous Services Prisons 1,778 11 3 1,120 0 0 8,264 11 7 4,248 14 8 57,814 9 10 14,049 8 5 4,068 1 10 2,816 9 0 10,316 19 1 49,961 0 0 128 6 8 33 6 8 4 16 10 24 6 10 355 0 4 0 9 0 0 16 8 414 10 6 3,395 9 11 1,650 4 7 1,086 13 4 8,259 14 9 4,248 14 8 57,790 3 0 13,694 8 1 4,067 12 10 2,815 12 4 9,902 8 7 46,565 10 1 90 16 5 26 16 5 549 19 0 1,650 4 7 1,086 13 4 8,350 11 2 4,275 11 1 57,790 3 0 14,244 7 1 4,067 12 10 2,815 12 4 9,902 8 7 46,710 1 5 2,255 0 0 1,090 0 0 9,131 0 0 4,231 0 0 58,205 0 0 13,500 0 0 5,700 0 0 4,553 0 0 10,808 0 0 46,232 0 0 604 15 5 3 6 8 780 8 10 414 17 0 44"ll 1 744' 7 1 1,632 7 2 1,737 7 8 905 11 5 144' 11 4 478 1 5 Total Class XII 154,438 5 8 4,357 3 5 150,081 2 3 812 3 2 150,893 5 5 155,705 0 0 6,078 14 2 1,266 19 7 41 42 Class XIII. —Police Department: — Police Department Miscellaneous Services 171,339 17 10 1,431 11 0 2,001 1 5 446 14 4 169,338 16 5 984 16 8 24 5 8 169,363 2 1 984 16 8 174,187 0 0 1,055 0 0 4,823 17 11 70 3 4 Total Class XIII 172,771 8 10 2,447 15 9 170,323 13 1 24 5 8 170,347 18 9 175,242 0 0 4,894 1 3

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PUBLIC AOCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

EH O Issued. Amount Unissued. Issued in Excess. Voted. Expenditure. Credits. Net Expenditure. Advances. Total. Class XIV. —Mines Department: — Mines Department Dominion Analyst Branch Geological Survey Branch Miscellaneous Services £ s. d. 6,248 12 2 2,226 6 1 11,739 19 5 13,499 18 2 £ s. d. £ s. d. 6,248 12 2 2,222 10 2 11,725 13 9 13,482 16 8 £ s. d. £ s. d. 6,248 12 2 2,222 10 2 11,995 1 3 13,983 10 5 £ s. d. 6,365 0 0 2,925 0 0 12,815 0 0 17,395 0 0 £ s. d. 116 7 10 702 9 10 819 18 9 3,411 9 7 £ s. d. 43 44 45 46 3 15 11 14 5 8 17 1 6 269 "7 6 500 13 9 Total Class XIV 33,714 15 10 35 3 1 33,679 12 9 770 1 3 34,449 14 0 39,500 0 0 5,050 6 0 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Glass XV. —Department of Internal Affairs :— Clerk of Executive Council Office of Minister of Internal Affairs Ministers' Secretaries Messengers and Office-keepers Electoral Department Audit Office Registrar-General's Department High Commissioner's Department Museum Department Miscellaneous Services •50 0 0 3,604 11 11 ■ 890 0 0 8,097 16 11 66,179 16 8 15,746 1 3 9,088 2 5 6,604 10 6 2,942 18 6 44,430 8 10 1,338 16 4 4,171 2 8 0 7 8 211 2 1 50 0 0 3,604 11 11 890 0 0 8,097 16 11 64,841 0 4 11,574 18 7 9,087 14 9 6,393 8 5 2,942 18 6 43,222 3 5 207 19 6 50 0 0 3,604 11 11 890 0 0 8,097 16 11 64,841 0 4 11,782 18 1 9,087 14 9 6,393 8 5 2,942 18 6 43,615 16 2 50 0 0 4,365 0 0 965 0 0 8,658 0 0 55,744 0 0 12,590 0 0 8,114 0 0 6,731 0 0 3,532 0 0 44,881 0 0 760 8 1 75 0 0 560 3 1 807' 1 11 9,097' 0 4 973 14 9 337 11 7 589 1 6 1,265 3 10 1,208 5 5 393 12 9 Total Class XV 157,634 7 0 6,929 14 2 150,704 12 10 601 12 3 151,306 5 1 145,630 0 0 4,394 10 0 10,070 15 1 57 OS Class XVI.— Ceown Law Depaetment :— Crown Law Office Law Drafting Office 2,502 3 5 1,870 8 2 2,502 3 5 1,870 8 2 2,502 3 5 1,870 8 2 2,653 0 0 1.970 0 0 150 16 7 99 11 10 Total Class XVI 4,372 11 7 4,372 11 7 4,372 11 7 4,623 0 0 250 8 5 59 60 61 62 63 Class XVII. —Defence Department: — Defence Department Permanent Foroe Volunteer Force Stores and Magazines Miscellaneous Services 9,225 2 5 58,368 4 2 79,945 19 6 5,276 3 11 49,919 17 4 35 15 3 1,037 3 3 63 7 11 10 18 4 5,902 19 7 9,189 7 2 57,331 0 11 79,882 11 7 5,265 5 7 44,016 17 9 100 10 11 976 4 2 31 3 4 9,189 7 2 57,431 11 10 80,858 15 9 5,296 8 11 44,016 17 9 10,357 0 0 60,750 0 0 88,363 0 0 5,403 0 0 52,764 0 0 1,167 12 10 3,318 8 2 7,504 4 3 106 11 1 8,747 2 3 Total Glass XVII 202,735 7 4 7,050 4 4 195,685 3 0 1,107 18 5 196,793 1 5 217,637 0 0 20,843 18 7 64 65 Glass XVIII. —Customs Department: — Customs Offices and Services Customs : Miscellaneous Services 47,398 17 8 5,416 11 9 485 7 9 21 7 6 46,913 9 11 5,395 4 3 221 10 7 47,135 0 6 5,395 4 3 50,860 0 0 6,608 0 0 3,724 19 6 1,212 15 9 •• Total Class XVIII 52,815 9 5 221 10 7 57,468 0 0 4,937 15 3 -■ 506 15 3 52,308 14 2 52,530 4 9 66 67 68 69 Class XIX. —Marine and Harbours and Inspection of Machinery Departments :— Marine and Harbours Government Steamers .. Marine: Miscellaneous Services Inspection of Machinery and Survey of Ships 39,002 17 5 27,277 8 9 4,949 16 11 11,596 12 8 653 2 10 2,699 17 3 435 1 7 26 3 2 38,349 14 7 24,577 11 6 4,514 15 4 11,570 9 6 83 11 7 36 12 2 3 19 8 293 17 8 38,433 6 2 24,614 3 8 4,518 15 0 11,864 7 2 45,499 0 0 24,505 0 0 7,887 0 0 12,451 0 0 7,065 13 10 109 3 8 3,368' 5 0 586 12 10 Total Glass XIX 79,012 10 11 418 1 1 \ 79,430 12 0 i 90,342 0 0 11,020 11 8 109 3 8 82,826 15 9 3,814 4 10

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STATEMENT showing the NET ISSUES from the CONSOLIDATED FUND, &c.—continued.

EH O Issued. Voted. Amount Unissued. Issued in Excess. ' Expenditure. Credits. ! Net Expenditure. Advances. Total. Glass XX. —Department of Labour :— Department of Labour £ s. d. 32,257 5 1 £ s. d. 1,980 3 7 £ s. d. 30,277 1 6 £ s. d. 191 3 1 £ s. d. 30,468 4 '7 £ s. d. 30,888 0 0 £ s. d 419 15 5 £ s. d. 70 Total Glass XX 32,257 5 1 1,980 3 7 30,277 1 6 191 3 1 30,468 4 7 30,888 0 0 419 15 5 Glass XXI. —Department of Lands and Survey : Department of Lands and Survey Miscellaneous Services 19,207 8 5 4,305 15 7 155,547 10 11 76,619 14 0 3,167 2 5 891 15 3 158,714 13 4 77,511 9 3 165,678 0 0 96,252 0 0 6,963 6 8 18,740 10 9 71 72 174,754 19 4 80,925 9 7 Total Glass XXI 255,680 8 11 23,513 4 0232,167 4 11 4,058 17 8 236,226 2 7 261,930 0 0 25,703 17 5 Class XXII. —Department of Agricultube :— Department of Agriculture 158,721 15 8 73 174,442 4 6 17,792 12 2 156,649 12 4 2,072 3 4 159,817 0 0 1,095 4 4 Total Class XXII , 174,442 4 6 17,792 12 2 156,649 12 4 2,072 3 4 158,721 15 8 159,817 0 0 1,095 4 4 9 Class XXIII. —Valuation Department: — Valuation Expenses 35,547 7 9 74 35,483 15 3 32 18 2 35,450 17 1 96 10 8 36,943 0 0 1,395 12 3 Total Class XXIII 35,483 15 3 32 18 2 35,450 17 1 96 10 8 35,547 7 9 36,943 0 0 1,395 12 3 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 Class XXIV. —Minister of Education: — Head Office Elementary Education Secondary and Higher Education Manual and Technical Instruction Training Colleges and Training of Teachers Public-school Cadets Native Schools Industrial Schools Infant Life Protection.. School for the Deaf Education of the Blind .. Home for Backward Children Miscellaneous Services School Buildings, Furniture, and Sites 9,634 14 10 541,814 6 6 62,764 3 10 53,147 0 3 26,810 17 4 6,192 12 11 27,290 11 1 42,208 18 10 1,049 16 4 4,570 9 0 762 10 3 1,672 6 1 12,184 7 11 82,208 7 11 100 13 3 52 13 1 63 5 0 194 17 1 7 2 7 699 7 5 99 6 1 16,205 8 9 27 2 6 732 9 3 158 11 1 35 18 9 5,564 13 4 135 10 9 9,534 1 7 541,761 13 5 62,700 18 10 52,952 3 2 26,803 14 9 5,493 5 6 27,191 5 0 26,003 10 1 1,022 13 10 3,837 19 9 603 19 2 1,636 7 4 6,619 14 7 82,072 17 2 24 18 6 11 6 9 5 15 5 3i 4 1 102 8 9 9,559 0 1 541,773 0 2 62,700 18 10 52,957 18 7 26,803 14 9 5,493 5 6 27,222 9 1 26,105 18 10 1,022 13 10 3,837 19 9 603 19 2 1,687 3 10 6,619 14 7 82,072 17 2 10,400 0 0 542,248 0 0 70,730 0 0 52,950 0 0 31,490 0 0 8,808 0 0 28.458 0 0 27,505 0 0 1,615 0 0 4,379 0 0 746 0 0 2,136 0 0 7,755 0 0 82,750 0 0 840 19 11 474 19 10 8,029 1 2 4,686 5 3 3,314 14 6 1,235 10 11 1,399 1 2 592 6 2 541 0 3 142 0 10 448 16 2 1,135 5 5 677 2 10 7"'18 7 50 16 6 Total Class XXIV 872,311 3 1 24,076 18 11 848,234 4 2 226 10 0 848,460 14 2 871,970 0 0 23,517 4 5 7 18_ 7 Glass XXV. —Public Health Department :— Public Health Department 89 44,783 11 3 6,807 15 11 37,975 15 4 429 2 11 38,404 18 3 41,958 0 0 3,553 1 9 Total Class XXV 44,783 11 3 6,807 15 11 37,975 15 4 429 2 11 38,404 18 3 41,958 0 0 3,553 1 9

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

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a EH o > Issued. Voted. Amount Unissued. Issued in Excess. Expenditure. Credits. iNet Expenditure. Advances. Total. 90 91 92 Class XXVI. — Mental Hospitals and Hospitals and Charitable Aid Departments: — Mental Hospitals Home for Defectives Hospitals and Charitable Aid £ s. d. 121,728 13 8 1,232 7 9 21,144 16 9 £ s. d. 32,152 9 10 202 2 7 6,303 7 5 £ s. d. 89,576 3 10 1,030 5 2 14,841 9 4 £ s. d. 136 17 7 £ s. d. 89,713 1 5 1,030 5 2 14,988 0 11 £ s. d. 93,019 0 0 1,249 0 0 15,346 0 0 £ s. d. 3,305 18 7 218 14 10 357 19 1 £ I s. d. 146 11 7 Total Class XXVI 144,105 18 2 38,657 19 10 105,447 18 4 283 9 2 105,731 7 6 109,614 0 0 3,882 12 6 Unauthorised :— Servioes not provided for 26,152 19 8 12,025 11 7 14,127 8 1 189 16 11 14,317 5 0 14,317 5 0 Total Unauthorised .. 26,152 19 8 12,025 11 7 14,127 8 1 189 16 11 14,317 5 0 14,317 5 0 SUMMARY. Financial Year 1908-9 :— Ordinary Revenue Account, — Class I.—Legislative Departments .. „ II. —Department of Minister of Finance.. „ III. —Post and Telegraph Department IV. —Industries and Commerce and Tourist and Health Resorts Departments .. „ V.—Old-age Pensions Department „ VI. —Working Railways Department „ VII. —Public Buildings and Domains „ VIII. —Maintenance and Improvement of Roads IX. —Printing and Stationery Department „ X. —Stamp and Deeds Department „ XI. —Native Department „ XII. —Justice Department XIII. —Police Department „ XIV. —Mines Department „ XV. —Department of Internal Affairs XVI. —Crown Law Department „ XVII. —Defence Department „ XVIII. —Customs Department „ XIX. —Marine and Harbours and Inspection of Machinery Departments „ XX. —Department of Labour „ XXI. —Department of Lands and Survey .. „ XXII. —Department of Agriculture „ XXIII. —Valuation Department „ XXIV. —Minister of Education „ XXV.— Public Health Department „ XXVI. —Mental Hospitals and Hospitals and Charitable Aid Departments Unauthorised. —Services not provided for - 29,411 13 8 51,376 18 11 850,516 9 9 130 14 0 1,704 12 3 44,978 16 4 29,280 19 8 49,672 6 8 805,537 13 5 69 18 5 27,577 16 6 29,280 19 8 49,742 5 1 833,115 9 11 32,341 0 0 61,260 0 0 810,668 0 0 3,529 11 1 11,517 14 11 16,383 16 3 469 10 9 38,83i" 6 2 69,042 5 3 9,114 1 9 2,572,779 11 0 67,623 18 0 4,750 2 11 15 19 7 452,471 6 2 2,394 5 4 64,292 2 4 9,098 2 2 2,120,308 4 10 65,229 12 8 625 3 6 7i' 4 11 80 9 10 64,917 5 10 9,098 2 2 2,120,379 9 9 65,310 2 6 73,989 0 0 9,543 0 0 *2,145,716 6 0 65,690 0 0 9,127 5 4 444, 17 10 25,336 16 3 458 17 7 55 11 2 79 0 1 20,471 0 6 115,113 4 10 37,434 6 0 31,042 9 6 154,438 5 8 172,771 8 10 33,714 15 10 157,634 7 0 4,372 11 7 202,735 7 4 52,815 9 5 104 19 2 68,149 13 1 37 18 0 202 9 7 4,357 3 5 2,447 15 9 35 3 1 6,929 14 2 20,366 1 4 46,963 11 9 37,396 8 0 30,839 19 11 150,081 2 3 170,323 13 1 33,679 12 9 150,704 12 10 4,372 11 7 195,685 3 0 52,308 14 2 197 15 0 158 4 1 413 16 1 812 3 2 24 5 8 770 1 3 601 12 3 20,563 16 4 46,963 11 9 37,554 12 1 31,253 16 0 150,893 5 5 170,347 18 9 34,449 14 0 151,306 5 1 4,372 11 7 196,793 1 5 52,530 4 9 25,000 0 0 50,511 0 0 40,246 0 0 37,279 0 0 155,705 0 0 175,242 0 0 39,500 0 0 145,630 0 0 4,623 0 0 217,637 0 0 57,468 0 0 4,436 3 8 3,547 8 3 2,691 7 11 6,025 4 0 6,078 14 2 4,894 1 3 5,050 6 0 4,394 10 0 250 8 5 20,843 18 7 4,937 15 3 1,26619 7 10,07o'l5 1 7,050' 4 4 506 15 3 1,107 18 5 221 10 7 82,826 15 9 32,257 5 1 255,680 8 11 174,442 4 6 35,483 15 3 872,311 3 1 44,783 11 3 3,814 4 10 1,980 3 7 23,513 4 0 17,792 12 2 32 18 2 24,076 18 11 6,807 15 11 79,012 10 11 30,277 1 6 232,167 4 11 156,649 12 4 35,450 17 1 848,234 4 2 37,975 15 4 418 1 1 191 3 1 4,058 17 8 2,072 3 4 96 10 8 226 10 0 429 2 11 79,430 12 0 30,468 4 7 236,226 2 7 158,721 15 8 35,547 7 9 848,460 14 2 38,404 18 3 90,342 0 0 30,888 0 0 261,930 0 0 159,817 0 0 36,943 0 0 871,970 0 0 41,958 0 0 11,020 11 8 419 15 5 25,703 17 5 1,095 4 4 1,395 12 3 23,517 4 5 3,553 1 9 109 3 8 •• 7 18 7 144,105 18 2 26,152 19 8 38,657 19 10 12,025 11 7 105,447 18 4 14,127 8 1 283 9 2 189 16 11 105,731 7 6 14,317 5 0 109,614 0 0 3,882 12 6 14,317 5 0 65,207 10 1 " Total Ordinary Bevenue Account 5,575,483 5 1 40,697 14 6 5,616, ISO 19 7 200,536 16 6 6,300,452 6 6 724,969 1 5 5,751,510 6 0 * Includes £83,507 6s. additional amount appropriated in terms of section 39 of " The Public Revenues Act, 1908."

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STATEMENT in Detail of the NET EXPENDITURE under the DEPARTMENTAL VOTES for MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES of the CONSOLIDATED FUND (Ordinary Revenue Account) for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909.

CLASS II.—DEPARTMENT OF MINISTER OF FINANCE : — Vote No. 8—Miscellaneous Services :— Item 1—Books, newspapers, and other publications Item 2—Disoouut and stamp duty on remittances to London.. Item 3 —Exchange and commission— Commission paid Bank of New Zealand on remittances by telegraph in the Dominion Commission on payment of dividends Commission on money-orders Commission paid to Crown Agents Exchange on interest coupons paid Exchange on drafts and cheques £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 13 4 3 303 17 9 1,381 14 9 26 12 10 12 2 10 1,000 0 0 398 0 3 89 4 2 Less amounts refunded by Departments for exchange .. 2,907 14 10 300 16 0 Item 4—Extra clerical assistance Item 5—Financial adviser to the Government, London Item 6 - Office requisites Item 7—Payments under " The Unolaimed Moneys Act, 1908 " Item 8—Postages and telegrams Item 9 —Refund of deposits paid into the Consolidated Fund as unolaimed, now claimed by next of kin and refunded as an act of grace— James Branks William Kirk 2,606 18 10 173 13 0 19 2 8 46 14 6 1,365 17 3 136 9 11 2 10 9 139 0 8 Item 10—Remuneration to Postal Department for paying Imperial pensions Item 11—Stamp duty on cheques and documents Item 12—Telephone subscriptions and repairs Item 13 —Travelling-expenses, including cab-hire and tramfares Item 14—Contingencies— Cables io London Law-costs in connection with transfer of stock Printing debenture bonds Removing bojks to cellars, cleaning cupboards, &c Typewriter and repairs Sundries 12 18 0 5 10 9 13 81 13 4 29 12 6 5 13 9 150 0 0 39'18 11 6 2 7 93 19 10 Total net expenditure, Vote No. 8 £4,958 10 3 CLASS HI.—POST AND TELEGRAPH DEPARTMENT:— Vote No. 14.—Miscellaneous Services :— Item 1—Advertising and printing Item 2—Allowances to tellers for calculation of Savings-bank interest, to clerks in railway travelling post-offices, house allowances, forage, &c Item 3 —Allowances under section 197 of " The Post and Telegraph Act, 1908":— Allowance to married officers in receipt of salary less* than £130 per annum Allowance to married officers in receipt of salary less than £150 per annum Allowance to officers twenty-two years of age and upwards Good-conduct allowances to certain officers at the rate of 6d. per day / Item 4—Allowance to Mr. D. Macdonald for acting as officer in charge at Wakapuaka Item 5 —Allowance to Mrs. Malloy towards expenses in connection with the death and burial of her son, Cadet Thomas J. Malloy Item 6—Allowance to Mrs. M. A. Waite, Postmistress, Morrison's Bush, on retirement Item 7 —Allowance to members of Board appointed under Public Servioe Acts Item 8—Amount obtained by issue of fraudulent money-order telegram Items 9 and 10 — Amounts fraudulently withdrawn from Savings-bank account 334 3 11 5,696 10 11 2,137 0 1 25 0 0 25 0 0 15 0 0 6 6 0 18 0 0 25 10 0 Carried forward 8,282 10 11

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STATEMENT in Detail of the EXPENDITURE for MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES— contd.

Brought forward £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 8,282 10 11 CLASS III.—POST AND TELEGRAPH DEPARTMENT— continued. Vote No. 14—Miscellaneous Services— continued. Item 11—Automatic franking-machine : poundage on sales and refunds on spoiled impressions Item 12—Carriage of private bags Item 13—Cleaning and scavenging Item 14—Compensation for articles lost or damaged during transmission by post Item 15 —Compensation to Mrs. J. Longton, widow of Messenger Longton, payable under " The Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act, 1908 " Item 16—Compensation to widow of late Telegraph-lineman Whiteford, who was killed—payable under " The Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act, 1908 " .. Item 17—Compensation under award of Arbitration Court to T. B. Baldwin, telegraph-lineman, for injuries sustained .. Item 18—Compensation for determination of lease of postoffice site at Wallsend .. Item 19 —Expenditure occasioned by fire in General Post Office block on 22nd May, 1908 Item 20—Glenavy Post-office—loss by fire of cash, postal notes, &c Item 21—Legal expenses Item 22—Light, fuel, and water Item 23 -Lodging-allowances to cadets and cadettes.. Item 24—Loss by burglary at Otira Post-office Item 25—Medical expenses of 0. H. Mathieson, post-office messenger, on account of injury sustained in the performance of duties Item 26—Motor-lorry service, conveyance of mails at Wellington Item 27 —New Zealand's share of the cost of International Postal and Telegraph Bureaux, Berne, for the year 1907 Item 28—Office expenses .. Item 29—Overtime Item 30—Parcel-post expenses Item 31—Postal Inspectors' travelling-expenses Item 32—Postmarking-maohines for various offices Item 33—Printing, binding, &o. Item 34—Purchase and hire of bicycles, and allowances to letter-carriers, &c, using their own machines Item 35—Rent of premises— Rent of Parcels-post Office, Auckland, from 13th July, 1907, at £350 per annum Rent of premises for clearing-room, Wellington, from 15th July, 1907, at £550 per annum Rent of premises for Superintendent of Electric Lines Branch, Wellington, at £650 per annum Rent of premises for Parcels-post and Dead-letter Offices, Wellington, at £460 per annum Rent of premises for post-offioe, Lichfield Street, Christchurch, from 1st November, 1907, at £150 per annum Rent of premises for post-office, Upper Symonds Street, Auckland, at £104 per annum, from 1st January, 1908 Rent of premises for the storage of material, &c, from 1st June, 1907, at £5 per week Rent of premises for Post-Office Savings-Bank, Wellington, at £1,000 per annum Item 36 —Repairs, fittings, new buildings, &c Item 37 —Special allowance to telegraph messengers during their first year's service Item 38—Special allowanoe of 5s. per week to 122 telegraph message boys Item 39—Stationery, &o. Item 40—Temporary officers, letter-oarriers, and messengers .. Item 41—Travelling, removal, and relieving expenses Item 42—Unforeseen expenditure incidental to other items of the vote Item 43—Uniform clothing Item 44—Whakarewarewa Post-office burglary 128 5 5 624 5 7 4,446 3 11 6 16 6 400 0 0 374 0 0 145 12 0 10 0 0 248 17 11 54 18 8 157 4 1 8,991 4 4 6,055 0 5 72 6 0 43 9 0 1,146 19 4 55 8 7 5,467 9 9 8,182 6 8 5,025 3 4 1,450 16 1 831 6 8 14,888 6 3 3,055 3 5 2,459 6 0 5,332 7 7 1,550 0 0 1,004 1 7 13,664 2 4 11,534 18 8 11,408 17 6 3,794 12 9 4 10 8 Total net expenditure, Vote No. 14 £120,896 11 11 CLASS XL—NATIVE DEPARTMENT :— Vote No. 30—Miscellaneous Services :— Item 1—Clearing Native lands of noxious weeds Item 2—Compensation for claims, Utanga Blook, No. 9 58 10 0 200 0 0 Carried forward 258 10 0

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STATEMENT in Detail of the EXPENDITURE for MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES— contd.

Brought forward £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 258 10 0 CLASS XL—NATIVE DEPARTMENT— continued. Vote No. 30—Miscellaneous Services— continued. Item 3—Exhibit of Maori women's work at Exhibition of Women's Work, Melbourne Item 4—Expenses of Native Land Commission — Advertising Allowance to W. Pitt, Clerk to Commission, for services rendered to Commission, 1st January, 1908, to 31st December, 1908 Amount paid to Mr. A. L. D. Fraser, while acting as Native Adviser— Allowance Travelling-expenses 0 9 0 101 2 6 100 0 0 341 5 0 106 10 0 447 15 0 Amount paid to late Hone Heke, M.P., while acting as Native Adviser— Allowance Bicycle-hire Buggy-hire .. Cartage Cleaning Clerical assistance—Amount paid H. Flavell, 1st April, 1908, to 30th September, 1908 Despatch-bag Fares and passages Freight Honorarium of Sir R. Stout, Chairman of Commission, 1st April, 1908, to 28th February, 1909 Honorarium of Mr. A. T. Ngata, Member of Commission, 21st January, 1908, to 31st December, 1908 Law-costs paid to Mr. C. P. Skerrett, K.C Payment to Printing and Stationery Department for maps, &c Rent of halls Repairs to typewriter.. Salarv of R. W. Hill, Seoretary to Commission, 26th August, 1907, to 31st January, i909 Salarv of W. Pitt, Clerk to Commission, 1st April, 1908, to 31st March, 1909 Special messengers Stationery Telegrams Travelling-allowance of members of Commission — SirR. Stout A. T. Ngata 55 0 0 0 15 0 27 19 6 3 16 0 15 0 63 0 0 2 0 0 147 2 10 1 18 9 1,286 5 10 709 13 7 60 4 8 33 5 6 20 9 0 3 12 216 0 0 220 0 0 6 15 0 4 7 4 0 8 3 580 12 0 269 0 0 849 12 0 Travelling-expenses of members of Commission — SirR. Stout A. T. Ngata 4 12 9 69 0 9 73 13 6 Travelling allowance of officers connected with Commission— W. H. Bowler G. N. Grimstone B.W.Hill W. Pitt .. 3 10 0 3 10 0 252 4 0 202 11 6 Travelling-expenses of officers conneoted with Commission— W. H. Bowler .. .. .. G. N. Grimstone .. .. .. R. W. Hill W. Pitt 461 15 6 2 9 8 2 9 8 52 2 10 74 1 5 131 3 7 Translating reports into Maori—Amount paid H. M. Stcwell Typing schedules for Commissioners' report Typewriter Witnesses' expenses 177 15 0 6 8 0 22 12 6 3 5 0 Item 5—Fernie Bros., refund survey charge Item 6—Final payment on account of Hunua " tenths " Item 7—Payment to Survey Department for preparation of plans Item 8- Postage, telegrams, and rent of letter-boxes Item 9—Purchase of land to provide for wants of former Native owners of Waiohau No. 1b Block, of which they were deprived by a fraudulent sale, and which is now held by a subsequent bona fide purchaser under the Land Transfer Act Item 10—Retiring-allowance to Colonel T. W. Porter, late President, Maori Land Board Item 11—Seed-potatoes and vegetable seeds for Maoris Item 12—Survey of Papatupu lands Item 13—Telephones 5,137 16 6 195 13 6 20 6 0 286 11 6 603 15 9 1,440 0 0 400 0 0 63 5 9 34 13 6 Total net expenditure, Vote No. 30 £8,541 15 0

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STATEMENT in Detail of the EXPENDITURE for MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES— contd.

ILASS XII.—JUSTICE DEPARTMENT :— Vote No. 39—Miscellaneous Services :— Item 1—Advertising, purchase of books, periodicals, copyingapparatus, and requisites therefor Item 2—Allowance to J. Ashcroft, late Official Assignee, Wellington, in lieu of leave of absence on retirement Item 3—Allowance to C C. Graham for services as Stipendiary Magistrate Item 4 —Compensation to John Freebody for alleged wrongful imprisonment, as recommended by the Public Petitions Committee Item 5—Expenses of winding up companies under " Companies Act, 1908 " .. Item 6—Expenses under Shorthand Reporters Act— Salary of S. Spragg, 1st April, 1908, to 31st March, 1909 Item 7—Expenses under Habitual Drunkards Act— Maintenance of inmates of retreats Travelling-expenses Sundries £ ! s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 118 5 9 112 10 0 100 0 0 25 0 0 100 0 0 1,016 18 5 154 9 9 8 17 10 1,180 6 0 383 6 0 Item 8 —Expenses under " The Juries Act, 1908 " .. Item 9—Extra clerical and other assistance, copying and interpreting Item 10 —Fees to Patent Office Agents Item 11—Fidelity-guarantee premiums Item 12—Fuel, light, water, cleaning, freight, cartage, office equipment, and maintenance of Court grounds and offices .. Item 13 —Legal expenses Item 14—Payment to Mr. Joliffe in respect of Statute-law revision Item 15—Payments to Printing Office for Patent Office Gazette Item 16 —Postage and telegrams and rent of letter-boxes Item 17 —Proportion of oost of administering licensing laws in districts where the Counties Act is not in operation— Bay of Plenty Wallace 1,301 4 7 68 7 6 256 5 1 1,913 14 3 262 13 9 500 0 0 140 17 6 1,585 10 11 8 3 0 0 3 9 8 6 9 122 0 0 Item 18 —Purchase of safes for Courts Item 19—Beprint of New Zealand Law Reports Item 20—Statutes Revision Commission — Honoraria of Commissioners Clerical assistance Cab-hire 389 2 3 131 19 2 0 7 6 Item 21—Telephones Item 22—Travelling allowances and expenses of officers of Department .. Item 23—Typewriters and requisites therfor Item 24—Contingencies— Allowance to Chief Clerk for extra duties during absence of Under-Secretary.. Flag for Magistrate's Court, Invercargill Hire of chairs, Greymouth and Hutt Hire of drag for jurors, Greymouth Meals for jurors Maps Printing and binding.. Valuation fee Sundries 521 8 11 621 3 11 50 0 0 2 10 0 16 6 2 0 0 2 9 6 2 0 0 2 19 0 0 10 6 5 16 6 76 15 5 435 0 3 69 12 0 Total net expenditure, Vote No. 39 £9,902 8 7 ILASS XIII.—POLICE DEPARTMENT :— Vote No. 42—Miscellaneous Services: — Compassionate allowances to widows of constables, — Item 1—Mrs. Margaret Cartmill Item 2—Mrs. Annie H. Ohisholm Item 3—Mrs. Annie Cooper Item 4—Mrs. T. J. Drake Item 5—Compassionate allowance to ex-Constable McOlusky, Auckland Item 6—Compassionate allowance to E. E. B. Lyons, daughter of the late Constable J. D. Lyons Item 7—Expenses of departmental inquiry re Police Surgeon at Auckland, — Servioes of clerk Travelling-expenses of police witnesses attending inquiry Typing report 164 5 0 164 5 0 173 7 6 219 0 0 * 100 0 0 10 10 0 88 4 8 4 17 6 Item 8—Expenses incurred by Constable Connor through being injured while on duty Item 9—Special allowance to ex-Constable Stewart for serious permanent injuries received in the service 103 12 2 21 7 0 39 0 0 Total net expenditure, Vote No. 42 £984 16 8 * Paid out of " Unauthorised."

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STATEMENT in Detail of the EXPENDITURE for MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES— contd.

£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. CLASS XIV.—MINES DEPARTMENT:— Vote No. 46.—Miscellaneous Services :— Item 1—Advertising, books, newspapers, periodicals, and photos Item 2—Buffalo Domain, Coromandel Item 3 —Contribution towards expenses of Miners' Union in connection with Nightcaps Royal Commission Item 4—Contribution towards expenses of Nightcaps Coal Company in connection with Nightcaps Royal Commission Item 5—Cost of work done and material supplied by other Departments Item 6—Cost of collecting goldfields revenue—Court fees, &c.. Item 7—Expenses of Boards of Examiners under Mining and Coal-mines Aots— Advertising Fees as members of Examiners Board Mathematical tables Setting examination-papers Sundries Travelling-expenses 118 0 4 150 0 0 150 0 0 351 9 1 26 19 9 118 7 4 21 6 6 14 0 10 69 6 0 2 8 1 5 0 10 Item 8 —Expenses of Inspecting Engineer reporting on electri-cal-mining installations in Australia Item 9 —Extinguishing burning coal-seams Item 10—Extra clerical assistance, wages, &o. Item 11—Field surveys and expenses Item 12—Fuel, light, water, freight, and cartage Item 13 —Grants to libraries in mining townships Item 14—Inspecting timber areas Item 15—Instruments and apparatus Item 16 —Legal expenses .Item 17 —Lodging-allowances of cadets Item 18 —Mail-service, Cromarty (half-cost) Maintenance and management of water-races— Item 19 —Waimea-Kumara — Candles, coal, and kerosene Cartage Ironmongery and tools Painting Repairs and extensions to raoe.. Salaries and wages Subsidies — T. McGrath and Co. H. Linklater 230 9 7 53 6 9 400 11 10 18 0 5 40 8 10 90 0 0 90 15 6 120 4 2 62 10 0 148 19 2 21 12 10 1 19 6 27 19 9 30 0 0 313 0 0 1,681 17 0 139 5 7 109 1 8 248 7 3 11 1 3 6 17 6 1 11 9 169 10 7 48 10 0 Sundries Tank .. Tent .. Timber Travelling-expenses Item 20 —Alexandra— Travelling allowances and expenses Wages 2,562 7 5 12 10 0 421 4 0 433 14 ' 0 Item 21 —Mount Ida — Cartage Coal, kerosene, &c. Packing, &o. Rent of letter-box Rent of offioe Salaries and wages .. .. Sundries .. .. Timber Tools and repairs to same Travelling allowances and expenses 5 8 6 6 7 0 1 10 10 10 0 26 0 0 2,049 9 4 0 14 7 21 14 0 2 12 8 13 1 0 Item 22—Office rents, equipment, and cleaning Item 23 —Payment and expenses under "The Workers' Compensation for Acoidents Act, 1908 " Item 24—Postage, telegrams, and rent of letter-boxes Item 25—Purchase of mineral specimens Item 26—Purchase of typewriters, supplies, and repairs Item 27 —Purging mining-registers of obsolete titles Item 28—Refunds of rent, seotion 154, " Mining Act, 1908 " .. Item 29—Reports on aooidents Item 30 —Sohools of Mines— Advertising Apparatus, &c Books SalarieB Scholarships Setting examination-paperB 2,127 17 11 249 14 11 346' 5 8 73 12 1 20 6 0 75 9 6 5 12 0 20 14 3 89 19 6 513 13 4 100 0 0 35 14 0 Carried forward 765 13 1 7,941 2 11

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£ s. d. £ s. d. 765 13 1 £ s. d. 7,941 2 11 Brought forward CLASS XIV.—MINES DEPARTMENT— continued. Vote No. 46. —Miscellaneous Services — continued. Item 30—Schools of Mines — continued. Subsidies— Coromandel School of Mines Karangahake School of Mines Otago School of Mines Reefton School of Mines Thames School of Mines .. Waihi School of Mines Westport School of Mines 115 4 0 577 19 8 9 10 0 205 16 9 750 0 0 1,088 18 2 209 12 3 Sundries Supervising examinations Travelling-expenses 2,957 0 10 4 17 3 17 14 6 64 4 0 Item 31 —Stationery and office requisites and fittings Item 32 —Telephone subscriptions and expenses Item 33—Travelling allowances and expenses of officers of Department, including Inspectors of Mines .. Item 34—Contingencies— Medical report on case of Alex. Robertson (miner), Kaitangata Testing sample bricks manufactured from tailings.. 3,809 9 8 40' 2 1 1,687 7 6 0 10 6 4 4 0 4 14 6 Total net expenditure, Vote No. 46 £13,482 16 8 CLASS XV.—DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS:— Vote No. 56 —Miscellaneous Services :— Item 1—Advertising and printing Item 2—Annuity to James MacKay, ex-Warden, 1st April, 1908, to 31st March, 1909 Item 3 —Art Galleries (subsidies £1 for £1) Item 4—Assessment Courts under " The Rating Act, 1908 " .. Item 5—Bonus for mineral oil Item 6 —Cleaning offices Item 7 —Commissions of inquiry Item 8—Compassionate allowance to the widow of late Messenger E. A. Drury Item 9—Compensation to J. J. Meikle in full and final payment for wrongful imprisonment Item 10—Contribution to Brussels International Customs Bureau for publication of Customs tariffs Item 11—Contribution to Government Life Insurance Department for actuarial services Item 12 —Contribution towards the cost of obtaining on loan national pictures for exhibition throughout the Dominion .. Item 13—Contribution towards cost of revised Maori Dictionary Item 14—Contribution to Veterans' Home, Auckland Item 15—Cost of work done by Surveyor-General's Department Item 16—Cost of acquiring land for roads under section 115 of " The Publio Works Act, 1908 ".. Item 17 —Cost of passages of delegates attending Labour Conference Item 18—Cost of preparing illustrations for "New Zealand Flora" Item 19—Cost of preparing and printing official history of the New Zealand International Exhibition Item 20—Cost of obtaining bird-skins for British Museum Item 21—Cost of transferring huia birds Item 22—Cost of making two specimen voting-machines Item 23 —Cost of artificial limb for P. E. Nolan Item 24—Cost of obtaining old historical records of New Zealand Item 25—Cartage, &c, of material for late Premier's vault .. Item 26—Balanoe due on account of the New Zealand International Exhibition Item 27—Extra clerical assistance and extra messengers— Clerical assistance Messengers 76 14 0 75 0 0 6 11 0 1,880' 2 11 100 0 0 98 4 5 326 17 9 26' 0 0 500 0 0 58 19 4 304 10 5 0 9 6 53 1 7 36 9 9 20 0 0 15 0 16 18 6 113 594 18 0 1,065 6. 8 1,660 4 8 Carried forward 5,230 10 1

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STATEMENT in Detail of the EXPENDITURE for MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES— contd.

£ s d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 5,230 10 1 Brought forward CLASS XV.—DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS—cW. Vote No. 56 —Miscellaneous Services — continued. Item 28—Fire brigades attending annual conference, railway passes for Item 29 —Fire brigades annual conference, grant-in-aid Item 30—Freight and cartage .. .. .. Item 31—Fuel for Government offices Item 32 —General ContingenciesAllowances to messengers for special attendance on Saturday afternoons to receive training in use of fire-extinguishing apparatus, Departmental Buildings Allowance to J. F. Andrews for acting Secretary to Cabinet Cleaning grounds Government Buildings, Nelson Cost of two first-class tourist tickets for all railway-lines in New Zealand for Hon. Dyson Blair, Commissioner of Lands, Fiji Cost of searching London newspapers for notices, articles, &c, relating to New Zealand .. Dock and shipping charges Expenses Earl of Ranfurly attending Quebec celebrations as representative of New Zealand Expenses of Kawhia County Council election inquiry Funeral expenses of E. Drury, late messenger, Government buildings Payment to Secretary Blenheim Fire Brigade for services rendered when the Government Buildings (Blenheim) were endangered by fire Refreshments supplied in connection with the entertainment of Admiral Fawkes Reindexing Volume I, Historical Records of New Zealand .. Special allowances to officers for extra work during session.. Sundries .. .. .. - 20 0 0 50 0 0 3 12 0 1,386 18 5 400 0 0 421 15 1 419 14 6 16 0 0 12 12 0 16 10 8 120 9 8 13 5 9 10 11 0 15 0 0 2 18 0 15 15 0 60 0 0 3 2 7 345 10 8 Less recoveries on account of previous expenditure 359 16 8 14 6 0 Item 33—Grant to swimming associations for encouragement of swimming Item 34—Grant to the Canterbury Philosophical Institute for the purpose of securing scientific records in connection with the construction of the Arthur's Pass Tunnel Item 35—Grant to Polynesian Society for assistance and pub lishing manuscript documents Item 36—Gratuities to workmen for losses sustained through bush fires while employed by Roads Department Item 37—Gratuities equal to one year's honorarium to widows of late members of Legislature— Fish, Mrs J. .. Bonar, Mrs. E. M. .. Pinkerton, Mrs. M. .. 200 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 58 4 6 300 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 900 0 0 Item 38—House allowance, messenger at Government Buildings, New Plymouth Item 39 -Imperial Institute expenses ,. .. Item 40—In settlement of T. Lock's claim for use of Welles).!', Street Post-office site, Auckland Item 41—Legal expenses incurred on behalf of Maori Land Board and Native Land Court Judges Item 42—Legal expenses, Attorney-General v. Badger (Privy Conncil) Item 43 —Light and water for various Government buildings .. Item 44—Locomotion expenses of Governor and staff when travelling between Palmerston North and Wellington Item 45—" Manual of New Zealand Mollusea " Item 46—Office equipment, including telephones Item 47 —Pacific cable : New Zealand's portion of estimated deficiency Item 48—Payment to Reuter's Telegram Company for special telegrams Item 49 —Payment to P. van der Velden in consideration of picture destroyed by fire at Parliament Buildings, Wellington Item 50—Pension of late Provincial Government, Nelson : Mrs. Robinson's two daughters 52 0 0 89 12 0 75 0 0 191 11 4 15 12 4 1,180 12 4 121 16 0 400 0 0 393 2 7 6,929 3 4 516 0 0 25 0 0 100 0 0 Carried forward 19,752 3 2

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£ s. £ s. d. £ s. d. 19,752 3 2 Brought forward CLASS XV.—DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS— ctd. Vote No. 56.—Miscellaneous Services — continued. Item 51—Postage, telegrams, and rent of letter-boxes Item 52—Prizes for designs for Dominion coat-of-arms Item 53—Publications, including newspapers Item 54 —Purchase of figure-head of Captain Cook's vessel " Resolution " .. Item 55—Purchase of medals for school-children to commemorate Dominion Day, including expenses anniversary celebration Item 56—Subsidy paid Auokland Civio Reception Committee in connection with the reception of the American Fleet Item 57—Refund of moneys in respect of oonfirmed leases, West Coast, North Island : F. V. Lysaght and others Item 58—Rewards for arrest of naval deserters Item 59—Royal Humane Sooiety of New Zealand, grant in aid of .. Item 60 —Salary of Secretary Publio Servioe Superannuation Board and Classification Board Item 61—Salary and travelling allowances and expenses of Inspector of Fire Brigades Item 62—Seddon memorialsMonument Marble bust Saroophagus Other expenses.. 174 15 3 35 0 0 327 8 11 1,279 15 7 3.500 0 0 366 15 9 30 0 0 150 0 0 400 0 0 660 0 0 150 0 0 109 0 0 89 17 8 523 3 5 1,008 17 8 Item 63—Special allowance to messengers for attendance during 1908 session Item 64—Subsidies to medical associations and medical men— Collingwood Medical Association Great Barrier Island Medioal Association Karamea Medical Association Mokihinui Valley Medioal Association Murohison Medical Association Paparoa Medical Association Strath Taieri Medioal Association Te Puke Medical Association Te Kuiti Medioal Association .. .. ... 58 6 8 39 0 0 53 17 9 150 0 0 137 10 0 22 1 8 62 10 0 25 0 0 50 0 0 243 16 0 598 6 1 2,279 15 4 10 2 6 1,000 12 0 Item 65—Cost of telegrams beyond the Dominion Item 66—"The Copyright Aot, 1908": Fees retained Item 67 —Tercentenary memorials, Canada, contribution to .. Item 68—Travelling-allowance of Ministers, as authorised by " The Civil List Act, 1908 " Item 69—Travelling-expenses of Ministers Item 70 — Travelling allowances and expenses of Private Secretaries to Ministers Item 71 —Travelling allowances and expenses of officers of the Department Item 72—Uniforms and overooats for messengers Item 73—Visit of Amerioan Fleet, expenses in connection with — Accommodation for American officers and others Advertising and printing Album and address for President Roosevelt Annexe, Government House, timber, &o... Badges for Commissioners and staff Banquet to Admiral and officers Cartage, freight, and railage Casket and address to Admiral Sperry Cost of erection of dais on Queen Street Wharf and annexe to drill-hall Damage to grazing, hired furniture and tarpaulins Decorations, flags, and illuminations Guides' fees at Whakarewarewa Hire of cabs and brakes Hire of dynamos, gas plant and fittings, generator, and portable engines Loss on sale of bedding (procured for visit of American officers to Rotorua) Military review (including cost of transport, &c) Payment to Maori dancers at Rotorua Purchase of Maori curios Refreshments served to visitors Rent and office requisites Travelling allowances and expenses of Commissioners, &o. .. Wages, gratuities, &c. 263 16 9 61 0 9 122 0 0 194 19 11 10 15 0 994 19 6 133 4 3 66 0 0 1,493 5 0 2,224 7 5 1,614 0 8 188 19 5 170 1 0 349 15 5 26 6 6 488 2 10 12 0 0 457 8 6 237 1 5 24 4 6 1,094 17 2 50 0 0 42 0 0 119 19 0 166 0 6 385 16 2 460 0 0 5,760 8 2 90 10 1 Item 74—Weights and Measures Acts Total net expenditure, Vote No. 56 £43,222 3 5

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s. s. e. iLASS XVII.—DEFENCE DEPARTMENT :— Vote No. 63—Miscellaneous Services :— Item 1—Accoutrements, mess tins, waterproof sheets, haversacks, water-bottles, and other equipment for mobile foroe .. Item 2 —Advances to new corps towards cost of uniforms, to be deducted from capitation Item 3—Amount required to pay contribution due by New Zealand towards liability of Imperial Government for pensions of Instructors while latter serving under engagement with the New Zealand Government Item 4—Annual grant for rifle prizes for shooting, &c, open to the public Item 5—Annual grant for rifle prizes for shooting, &c, open to Volunteers only Item 6—Arms and spare parts, - 303 short rifles, to complete equipment Item 7—Attendance at camp of Volunteer oorps for a period in exoess of the number of days authorised by regulations Item equipage, including tents, cooking-utensils and entrenohing-tools .. .. Item 9 — Challenge shield for competition by New Zealand Medical Corps Item 10—Compassionate allowance to the children of late Torpedoman Heighten Item 11—Compassionate allowance to ex-Torpedoman Cornwall for injuries received at the Shelly Bay explosion, at 15s. per week, 17th February, 1908, to 27th September, 1908 Item 12—Compassionate allowance to the widow of the late Sergeant 0. Olive, killed at Mahanga Bay explosion, at the rate of £1 per week, 30th Maroh, 1908, to 17th January, 1909 .. Item 13 —Compassionate allowanoe to the widow and three ohildren of the late Corporal H. Blick, killed at the Mahanga Bay explosion, at the rate of £1 10s. per week, 27th January, 1908, to 28th February, 1909 Item 15 —Compassionate allowance (7s. 6d. per week) to child of late Sapper W. A. Teague, killed at Mahanga Bay explosion, 24th February, 1908, to 28th February, 1909 Item 15—Compassionate allowanoe of 2s. 2d. per diem to James Hamblyn, injured in Maori War, 1st March, 1908, to 31st January, 1909 Item 16—Compassionate allowance, at £2 per week, to 0. C. Rookes, for services rendered during Maori War, 28th February, 1908, to 25th February, 1909 Item 17—Compassionate allowance granted to the widow of the late First-class Sapper Thomas Doyle, killed through injuries accidentally reoeived by burns on 18th August, 1907, at Devonport, Auckland Item 18 —Compassionate allowance granted to the widow of the late T. Hall, killed at Mahanga Bay during camp of No. 5 Company, New Zealand Engineer Volunteers Item 19—Compassionate allowance, at £1 per week, to widow of W. A. Richardson, on aocount of military services rendered by husband, 1st April, 1908, to 31st Maroh, 1909 .. Item 20—Compensation to officers and non-commissioned offioers and men on retirement from service Item 21—Compensation for injuries sustained on duty by members of the Permanent Foroe Item 22—Compensation to Maoris for mine-field line-marks on their property, Auokland Item 23—Compensation and medical expenses of members of Volunteer oorps injured while on duty, also compensation for injury to horses .. Item 24 —Compiling and writing the history of the several New Zealand Contingents in connection with the South African War .. Item 25—Cost of aotion Caversham Rifle Volunteers v. Dunedin City Corporation re Caversham Drill-shed Item 26—Cost of purchase drill-shed site, Hawtrey Settlement, Johnsonville Item 27 —" Explosive and Dangerous Goods Act, 1908'': Freight and lightering Item 28 —Expenses inourred sending Inspector-General to represent New Zealand at Commonwealth Easter manoeuvres, 1908 .. .. .. Item 29 —Expenses of members of New Zealand Contingents travelling for examination by Military Pensions Board Item 30 —Expenses and other claims in connection with New Zealand Contingents to South Africa Item 31—Expenses in connection with competition for Lord Roberts's trophy by cadets 2,361 0 2 489 4 0 100 8 0 356 7 6 32 11 0 8,303 19 5 147 17 6 1,473 19 6 21 0 0 24 0 0 42 0 0 76 15 0 19 17 6 36 8 0 104 0 0 400 0 0 400 0 0 52 0 0 305 13 9 147 10 8 97 19 3 150 0 0 42 10 9 59 16 6 22 16 6 15 15 0 Carried forward 15,283 10 0

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£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 15,283 10 0 Brought forward CLASS XVII.—DEFENCE DEPARTMENT— continued. Vote No. 63 —Miscellaneous Sebvices — continued. Item 32—Freight and other charges on furniture and personal effects from England, Major Head Item 33—Expenses in connection with Defence Court at New Zealand International Exhibition Item 34—Expenses in connection with Courts of inquiry Item 35—Fidelity guarantee premiums Item 36—Funeral expenses of veterans Item 37—Grant to recipients of New Zealand Cross (£10 per annum) Item 38—Grants to Volunteer library funds Item 39—Insurance premiums on Defence buildings Item 40—Interchange of officers between the Dominion and other parts of the Empire Item 41 —Maintenance of existing arms and equipment, including mineral jelly and rifle-oil Item 42—Medical fees, under sections 3 and 4 of " The Military Pensions Act, 1908," for examination of members of oontingents for pensions Item 43—Medical stores Item 44—Ordnance ammunition Item 45—Ordnance and other warlike stores Item 46—Passages and expenses of military officers and noncommissioned offioers sent to England for instruction, and allowance while attending instruction Item 47 —Passages from and return to England of officers and non-commissioned officers Item 48—Passages to England of New-Zealanders seleoted for higher training in the British Navy Item 49—Passage from England of nurse accompanying Mrs. Tuson and family to New Zealand Item 50—Pension to Mrs. Elizabeth Ford, 1st April, 1908, to 31st March, 1909 Item 51—Pension of late F. G. Rawson continued to his widow, 1st April, 1908, to 31st March, 1909 Item 52—Pension to Aperahama Tahumirangi for wounds received while in the service of the New Zealand Government, 1st January, 1908, to 31st Maroh, 1909 Item 53—Postage, telegrams, and letter-boxes Item 54—Proportion of salary and expenses of Imperial officer in London as Inspector of Warlike Stores Item 55—Purchase and engraving of medais Item 56 —Refund to Colonial Ammunition Company of Customs duty paid on machinery and stores used for manufacture of ammunition for New Zealand Government Item 57 —Renovation of military graveyards and headstones .. Item 58—Rifle-shooting expenses (New Zealand Defence Force Rifle Association) Item 59—Small-arms ammunition and cordite Item 60- Special allowance te ex-Constable Packer for serious permanent injuries received in the service, 1st April, 1908, to 31st March, 1909 Item 61—Special allowanoe to ex-Constable Miles Leighton for serious permanent injuries received in the service, 1st March, 1908, to 28th February,.1909 Item 62—Subsidy, £1 for £1, oost of ereotion, Marsland Hill Memorial .. .. .. ... Item 63—Transport equipment Item 64—Contingencies— Compensation to J. Biddiok for loss of horse (entangled in wire stays at Orakei) Fee to J. Wilson for safe custody of the N.Z. Cross dies, delivered by him to the High Commissioner's Office 118 15 4 37 17 6 109 16 1 37 3 9 36 12 3 120 0 0 55 0 0 14 13 4 121 19 0 37 16 0 7,998' 2 8 995 6 2 616 17 6 578 9 0 .85 12 9 52 9 5 46 0 0 45 0 0 12 10 0 1,102 8 1 213 14 2 106 13 0 9 2 6 81 4 2 826 4 8 14,815 3 7 39 10 10 40 0 0 352' i 0 26 1 0 110 27 2 0 Total net expenditure, Vote No. 63.. £44,016 17 9

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£ s. d £ s. d. £ s. d. CLASS XVIII.—CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT :— Vote No. 65—Miscellaneous Services :— 80 8 0 Item 1—Duty short paid on overhead gear for mining, passed free in error under section 12 of the Tariff Act Item 2—Expenses under "The Immigration Restriction Aot, 1908 :" Lithographing .. Expenses of new Customhouse— Item 3—Salaries Item 4 —Cartage Item 5—Cleaning and washing Item 6—Expenses of running the lift Item 7 —Lighting, water, and heating Item 8—Messengers' uniforms Item 9—Contingencies— Clook-record forms Repairs, flags and halyards Stationery Tools and brushes Sundries 1,185 3 4 78 18 6 446 12 3 29 8 0 160 2 2 23 8 0 9 5 0 2 7 0 2 15 9 0 14 0 0 9 2 17 9 7 13 8 1,931 5 11 Expenses under Explosives Act— Item 10 —Salaries Item 11—Labour at explosive-magazines Item 12—Travelling allowanoes and expenses of Inspector .. Item 13—Contingenoies— Boat-hire Chair for office Hat (loBt by Inspector in mine) Oars Paint Telephone subscriptions 4 10 0 10 6 0 12 6 0 6 4 0 19 6 11 10 0 180 0 0 25 7 6 179 14 5 17 19 10 Item 14 —Grant to Chief Clerk while acting for Seoretary during the past eight years Item 15—Refund of preferential duty, certificates produoed after importation Item 16—Refund of preferential duty on goods cleared on deposit prior to 31st March, but not actually passed for till after that date Item 17—Refund of part license fee for tobacco-faotories which had paid the fee in force prior to the regulations of 30th July, 1908 Item 18—Refund of duty on ambulance wagons Item 19 —Refund of duty on beer-duty stamps destroyed by fire at premises of E. Newbigin Item 20—Refund of duty on boots cleared under misapprehension of the time when higher duties became ohargeable Item 21—Refund of duty on boots delivered on deposit, for convenience of examination, prior to the passing of the Tariff Aot, and thus falling liable to the rate in force at the time of delivery Item 22—Refund of duty on bored steel plates for river steamer, Wanganui Item 23—Refund of duty on challenge cup presented for competition between Christ's College and,, Christohurch High School Cadet Corps Item 24—Refund of duty on cup presented to Nelson College as a swimming-trophy Item 25—Refund of duty on goods imported for Calliope Dock .. Item 26—Refund of duty on marble pillars for St. Mary's Church, Timaru Item 27—Refund of duty on Marsland Hill Memorial, New Plymouth Item 28—Refund of duty on material for troopers' monument at Invercargill Item 29 —Refund of duty on memorial pulpit and font in memory of Rev. R. Coffey Item 30—Refund of duty on racing-boats ordered prior to the passing of the Tariff Act, but not entered till after the Aot came into operation Item 31 —Refund of duty on Seddon memorials Item 32 —Refund of duty on stained-glass window, in memorial, St. Paul's, Wellington 403 1 9 100 0 0 125 6 8 78111 2 50 0 0 55 12 0 20 3 3 154 4 0 20 4 0 140 16 0 6 0 0 8 12 0 557 0 0 36 15 0 102 14 0 40 0 0 117 4 0 28 17 0 16 4 0 Carried forward 4,785 3 9

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Brought forward £ s. d. £ b. d. £ 3. d. 4,785 3 9 CLASS XVIII.—CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT— continued. Vote No. 65—Miscellaneous Services— continued. Item 33—Refund of duty on Btained-glass window in memory of Bishop Pompallier, Auokland Item 34—Refund of duty on trophy presented to the Auokland Yaoht Squadron Item 35—Refund of duty on trophies presented to New Zealand Curling Association for competition Items 36-42 —Refunds of Chinese poll-tax on former residents of the Dominion Item 43—To cover cost of inquiry held under the Agricultural Implements Manufacture, Importation, and Sale Acts, 1905, 1906, 1907 13 4 0 17 2 0 10 0 600 0 0 5,416 9 9 Less cost of collecting Customs duties on aocount of Cook and other Islands recovered and credited hereto 21 5 6 Total net expenditure, Vote No. 65 .. £5,395 4 3 CLASS XIX.—MINISTER OF MARINE :— Vote No. 68—Miscellaneous Services :— Item 1—Administration of the Shipping and Seamen Aot, and inquiries into shipping casualties Beacons, buoys, and lights at — Item 2—Half-moon Bay Item 3—Inner Passage, Katikati Item 4—Jackson's Head Item 5—Kaipara Harbour Item 6—Waitapu, leading-lights Item 7—WeBt Wanganui Inlet Item 8—Cartage and freight Item 9—Charts, books, and periodicals Item 10 —Cheoking overcrowding of steamers Item 11—Deepening creek, Okarito Item 12—Erection of light on Anglem Point, Stewart Island .. Item 13—Extra clerioal assistance Item 14—Fog-signals, cartridges, and maintenance Item 15 —Gas and fuel for offices Item 16—Matakohe Wharf repairs Item 17 —Repairing and improving the Waipipi Wharf, Manukau Item 18—Shipwreok Relief Society Item 19 —Towards cost of repairing wharf, Half-moon Bay, Stewart Island Item 20 —Horseshoe Bay Wharf and protection Item 21—Improving entrance, Kaituna River Item 22—Jetty and shed, north bank, Okuru Item 23—Lithographing forms Item 24—Maintenance of Anglem Point Light (3 months) Item 25—Napier West Shore protective works Item 26—" New Zealand Nautioal Almanao " Item 27 —Office equipment Item 28—Passage to England of Mrs. E. Mclntyre (widow of engineer, " Tutanekai ") and ohildren Item 29—Port Waikato Wharf Item 30—Prosecutions under the Shipping and Seamen, Harbours, and Fisheries Acts Item 31—Postages and telegrams and rent of letter-boxes Item 32—Printing and binding ABC Azimuth Tables and charts Item 33—Railway fares of Royal Naval Registrar Item 34—Relief of distressed seamen Item 35—Remission of light dues on colliers to American Fleet Item 36—Removal of rocks from harbour at Port Chalmers .. Item 37—Rent and expenses oonneoted with examinations .. 617 14 0 30 0 0 64 18 3 105 14 9 50 0 0 75 8 5 87 1 0 361 4 0 30 0 0 81 9 11 71 10 0 361 13 5 14 5 3 250" 0 0 1 10 0 19 12 6 250 0 0 195 18 0 49 4 9 50 0 0 93 1 4 504 13 6 252 6 7 172" 16 4 280 2 8 79' 0 10 Carried forward 4,149 5 6

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Brought forward £ s. d £ s. d. 4,149 5 6 s. CLASS XIX.—MINISTER OF MARINE— continued. Vote No. 68—Miscellaneous Services —continued. Item 38 —Repairs to Whangaroa Wharf Item 39 —Searching for bodies of persons drowned from scow " Surprise " .. Item 40—Signalman's cottage at Karamea Item 41—Snagging the Mokau River Item 42—Erection of new wharf at Wairoa South River (£2 for £1) Item 43—Matakohe Wharf repairs (£1 for £1) Item 44—Removal of bank, Waitapu Harbour (£1 for £1) Item 45—Wharf at Katikati (£1 for £1) Item 46—Survey of Cook's Rock, Cook Strait Item 47—Survey of unseaworthy ships Item 48—Survey of Whangarei foreshore Item 49—Telephones Item 50—Travelling expenses and allowances of officers Marine Department Item 51—Waikawa Wharf repairs Item 52—Contingencies— Benzine for launoh .. .. .. .. Cartage Expenses removing ships' articles from Customs cellars to marine store Launch-hire, searching for launch " Kia Ora " Subscriptions to newspapers Sundries Timber for cages for seals and penguins 5 0 0 20 0 0 144 8 9 35 - 9 8 4615 9 92 13 4 5 12 0 1 17 9 4 8 0 3 0 0 0 15 0 3 18 7 1 11 0 21 2 4 £4,514 15 4 CLASS XXI.—DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEY :— Vote No. 72 —Miscellaneous Seevices :— Item 1—Arrears of rates due by Crown tenants (section 143, " Land Act, 1908 ") Item 2 — Assistance towards making a sheep-dip at Te Rau-a-moa Item 3—Board of Examiners of Surveyors, grant to .. Item 4—Botanical surveys of New Zealand forests Item 5 —Buffalo Domain (fenoing) Item 6—Bunnythorpe Recreation-ground, purchase of land .. Item 7 —Caretaker and expenses in connection with preservation of scenery, Ship Cove and other reserves (including clearing of a fire-belt) Item 8 —Clarence River Protective Works, at Waipapa, S. G. R. No. 107 Item 9—Clearing Myross School Reserve Item 10—Compensation for improvements and removal of hut through error in survey, Section 117, Matiri Block Item 11—Compensation for injuries to employees while in discharge of their duties, medical and other attendance during illness, and contingent expenses in connection with same— Compensation .. .. .. ... Medioal fees Funeral expenses of the late T. M. Grant.. Travelling-expenses 15 0 0 200 0 0 324 19 5 100 0 0 89 11 8 15 0 0 112 3 5 9 5 0 9 9 6 2 10 0 Item 12—Compensation to Native owners for Section 33, Te Araroa Native Township Item 13—Compensation to Taihape Dairy Company for land included in their title for Section 3, Block VII, Taihape, but forming part of the public road Item 14—Compensation for improvements and leasehold interest in Section 157, Matata, required for road access to Manawahe Blook Item 15 —Compensation for fencing road taken through Ngarara West A Blook Item 16—Compensation for land for road aocess to the Tamaki Block (and fenoing) Item 17— Compensation for land resumed under " The Land Act, 1908," for scenery and other public purposes Item 18—Compensation for loss of area by original Native owners of Waikaka Reserve Item 19—Compensation for road-deviation, Block I, Rintoul Survey District (Richmond) 133 7 11 100 0 0 135 0 0 78 13 6 Carried forward 1,191 12 6

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£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 1,191 12 6 Brought forward .. GLASS XXI.—DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEY— continued. Vote No. 72—Miscellaneous Seevices — continued. Item 20—Compensation under Public Works Aot for leasehold interests in Rotokare Domain revoked by " The Rotokare Domain Repeal Act, 1903 " Item 21—Compensation to McCarroll Bros, and Chadwiok on account of alleged shortage of timber purohased in the Tangihua Forest, the subject of a petition to Parliament, inquired into and recommended by R. W. Dyer, S.M. Item 22—Compensation to Messrs. Hammond and Campbell, owing to error in placing survey-pegs Item 23—Compensation for fenoing road of access to lands of Creed and others, Hahei Parish, Coromandel County Item 24—Compensation to G. Powell for drainage-works done on Section 67, owing to error in survey of Section 466, Parish of Taupiri Item 25—Compensation to H. Hearn for bridge erected over Rangitata River on road-line to Crown Reserves 2883 and 2884 .. Item 26—Compensation for lands to be taken at Oparau, Kawhia, for steamer and launch landings Item 27 —Compensation to T. Knowles, owing to error in survey of Section 8, Block XIII, Punakitere Item 28—Compassionate allowance to Mrs. F. J. Parker, to compensate for losses sustained Item 29—Denniston Domain Item 30—Denniston Recreation-ground Item 31—Destruction of willows, Mangapu River and tributaries, to clear the channels and prevent floodings.. Item 32—Eastbrook Recreation-ground (purchase of land), (subsidy, £1 for £1) Item 33 —Eradication of noxious weeds on Crown lands— Freight and cartage Camp-outfit Tools, &o. Wages Sundries .. .. .. 550 0 0 557 0 0 5 0 0 32 5 0 9 0 9 100 0 0 48 0 0 2 11 17 7 2 15 10 1,570 5 8 10 4 910 0 0 1,577 10 6 Item 34—Erection of bridge over lagoon at Section 8, Block IX, Tawaba Item 35—Erection of punt at Section 54a, Greenfield Item 36 — Erection of river protective works to protect adjoining lands (including supply of wire to settlers) — Wages, &c Item 37 —Erecting bridge over railway at forest reserve near Kaitoke Item 38—Exchange of land for purposes of a stock-reserve at Hangaroa Item 39 —Expenses of inquiriesAdvertising Hire of room .. .. .. .. Salary Clerioal assistance Typing evidence Travelling-expenses Sundries 30 9 4 238 14 3 72 12 4 37 10 0 —~ 3 11 0 1 10 0 13 0 0 8 0 0 103 16 6 271 13 10 0 6 0 Item 40—Expenses of removal of temporary officers Item 41—Expenses of supervision Kapiti Island (including purchase and maintenance of oil launch) Item 42—Expenses in connecion with scenery reserves under " The Land Act 1908 " (including fencing and other works).. Item 43—Expenses under " The Sand-drift Act, 1908 " Item 44—Fees to members of Land Boards for special inspections in excess of rate authorised by Act .. Item 45—Fees to members of Waste Land. Boards Item 46—Felling, clearing, and grassing Crown lands Item 47- Felling, clearing, and grassing part Ohakune Township before disposal Item 48—Felling, clearing, and grassing part Rangataua Township before disposal Item 49—Felling, clearing, and grassing stock-reserves at junction Awaroa-MahoeRoads, Mangapohue-Hauturu Roads, and Rua-a-moa-Waitomo Roads Item 50—Felling and grassing 20 aores Ruatiti Block, and continuation of paok-track Item 51—Felling, burning, and grassing 170 aores in Horopito Township Item 52 —Fenoing Seotion 42, Block XI, Ongo Forest Reserve, for soenio purposes 401 17 4 147 12 2 134 14 8 40 0 0 25 0 0 169 5 10 1,689 8 7 32 6 0 43 15 9 53 13 11 87 0 9 6 17 10 297 18 4 Carried forward 8,489 5 10

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£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 8,489 5 10 Brought forward CLASS XXI. —DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEY — continued. Vote No. 72 —Miscellaneous Seevices — continued. Item 53 —Fencing and forming cemeteries Item 54—Fencing Geraldine Domain Item 55—Fencing Recreation Reserve 58, Block X, Mangahao (Pahiatua County) Item 56—Fenoing reserve where soldiers are buried at Ruakituri Item 57—Fenoing and improvement of recreation-grounds and domains Item 58—Fenoing forest reserves, Blook XIII, Waitara, to preserve bush from trespassing oattle Item 59 —Fencing Ohau River Reserve (including flood-gates).. Item 60 —Fencourt Drainage Board (subsidy) Item 61—Flaxbourne Domain (improvement), (subsidy, £1 for m Item 62—Forest reserve, Hanmer, acquiring road to Item 63—Forest reserve, Section 24c, Block XII, Apiti, fenoing Item 64—Formation of an additional mile of tramway, Tokatoka Swamp Item 65—Gisborne office (alterations) Item 66—Grant to Otago Education Board for Pomahaka Downs School Item 67 —Grass-seed for Crown lands and settlers Item 68—Hale's Road extension (compensation for land and fencing same) Item 69—Half cost of printing booklet " Making a Home in New Zealand " Item 70 —Hawksbury Domain drainage (subsidy, £1 for £1) .. Item 71 —Heatheote Road Board (to purohase a reserve), (£1 for £1) Item 72 —Howiok Domain (improvement) Item 73—Hungahunga Drainage Board (subsidy, £1 for £1) .. Item 74 —In satisfaction of naval and military claims recommended for payment in Commissioner's Report, H. -13,1898.. Item 75—Interest on £2,000, part purohase-money Stewart Island, annual payment, £160 Item 76—Kauri Domain, Kaihu Valley (fencing, &o.) Item 77— Kelso Domain improvement Item 78 —Kohukohu Domain Board (reclamation - works, fencing, &c), (subsidy, £1 for £1) Item 79 —Kokatahi, Hokitika River, and Main Road protective works Item 80 —Lawry Settlement extension of water-supply Item 81—Levin Recreation-ground (compensation for improvements by lessee) Item 82—Lindsay Settlement irrigation subsidy Item 83—Lyell Cemetery (clearing) Item 84 —Mackaytown Domain (improvement), (subsidy, £1 for £2) Item 85—Maintenance of Tokatoka Tramway Item 86—Makarewa Domain (improvement), (subsidy, £1 for£l) Item 87 —Makuri Domain Board (for protection of domain ground from erosion by river) Item 88 —Manawatu River protection (subsidy, £1 for £1 up to £4,000), supply of ironbark Item 89 —Mangaroa Township (drainage) Item 90 —Mangaroa Township (felling and- olearing) Item 91—Mangaroa Domain (fencing and grassing), (£1 for£l) Item 92—Maruia Hot Springs (improvement) Item 93 —Matahuru Cemetery (clearing, fencing, and drainage) Item 94 —Metalling roads in— Cradock Settlement Hetana Settlement Methuen Settlement Waari Settlement 146 14 0 80 0 0 44 7 6 575 13 10 384 13 4 40 0 0 12' 2 6 29,782* 4 6 134 11 6 46' 0 0 1,200 0 0 172 0 0 0 16 0 12 10 0 50 0 0 70 6 2 30 0 50 0 0 626 14 3 40 0 0 2,775 13 0 30 0 0 35 14 0 36' 0 0 0 17 6 513 7 0 78 12 3 426 7 5 1,019 4 2 Item 95 —Model workers' dwellings at International Exhibition (including cost of subsequent removal to Sydenham) Item 96—Moeraki Domain (fenoing) Item 97 —Motu Cemetery (felling, olearing, and fencing) Item 98—Motu Village roads Item 99-—Motuwaireka Road (compensation and fencing) Item 100—Mowhanau Domain Board (fencing and planting).. Item 101 —Northcote Domain (planting, &c) Item 102—Ohakea River protective works Item 103—Okato Domain (purchase of land), (subsidy, £1 for £1) Item 104—Okarito Cemetery (forming road-approach, with culvert) 29 10 0 20 0 0 65 15 0 220 0 0 25 0 0 198' 1 10 Carried forward 46,403 17 5

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£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 46,403 17 5 Brought forward .. ILASS XXI.—DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEY— continued. Vote No. 72 —Miscellaneous Sebvices— continued. Item 105 —Opotiki Agricultural and Pastoral Association (subsidy towards improvement of show-ground) Item 106—Otahu Settlement (drainage) Item 107 —Otautau Town Board (river-bank protection) Item 108—Owaka Domain Board (improvement of domain) .. Item 109—Paeroa Domain (improvement), (£1 for £1) Item 110—Pahiatua Domain Item 111—Papakura Domain Item 112—Paraparaumu Game-breeding Station (subsidy) .. Item 113—Pawaho Settlement water-supply Item 114—Payment to G. J. Roberts for framing departmental pictures sent to Exhibition and now in Museum Item 115—Payment to Land for Settlements Account of capital value of reserves— Blind River Settlement Culverden Settlement Flaxbourne Settlement Hawtrey Settlement .. .. .. Lindsay Settlement Mangapouri Settlement Otekaike Settlement Rosewill Estate Selwyn Settlement Starborough Settlement Te Arai Settlement 100 0 0 25 0 3 23* 0 0 30 0 0 125' 0 0 243 14 6 8 8 0 300 0 0 628 0 0 253 9 0 80 0 0 397 3 7 98 0 0 60 0 0 50 0 0 377 0 0 23 9 5 2,267 2 2 Item 116 —Improvements on Section 32, Block VI, Ngakawau, for cemetery for Granity, and fencing and laying out 2 acres Item 117 —Piako River (snagging) Item 118—Piripiri Blook (half cost of boundary fence taken over with lease) Item 119—Piripiri Block (rent of Native portion included in lease acquired by Crown) Item 120—Plumer Domain Item 121—Pongaroa Cemetery Item 122—Preventing sand-dunes and drifting sand, including purchase of marram-grass for distribution Item 123 — Preventing encroachment of rivers on Crown reserves Item 124—Protective works to prevent encroachment of Orari River on Crown reserves held under lease Item 125—Protective works te prevent encroachment of rivers in Westland Land Distriot Item 126—Providing level crossing at Te Koura Railway-station to give access to Section 1, Block V, Tuhua (Grown settler).. Item 127 —Providing road access to cemeteries where present roads are on impossible grades Item 128—Providing road access to Woodside Run Item 129—Publishing proceedings of the Soientifio Expedition to the Southern Islands Item 130 —Purchase of land for access to Seotion 129, Block III, Mangahao, being subdivided for settlement Item 131—Purchase of land for road access to Crown lands .. Item 132—Purchase of 2 acres of land at.Ruakituri Item 133—Purchase of land for recreation-ground, Pukekohe.. Item 134—Purchase of reoreation-ground for Hornby (subsidy) Item 135 —Purohase of Maori lands, shares or interest therein, advances, completion of inohoate purchases (on account) .. Item 136—Rangaroa Village Item 137—Rangataua Cemetery (clearing and forming road), (subsidy, £1 for £1) Item 138—Rangitata River protective works .. Item 139—Rawene Domain Item 140 —Refunds for improvements effected Item 141—Refund to W. T. Doney, of part of amount paid on application for Section 2, Block V, Whareorino, forfeited by the Auckland Land Board, as reoommended by the Lands Committee Item 142 —Refund to 0. M. Hansen of deposit paid on Section 314, Waimana Parish, and forfeited on account of noncompletion of purchase, as recommended by Lands Committee of the House of Representatives.. .. .. .. 370 0 0 59 0 0 0 10 11 4 16 0 4 7 3 80 9 6 191 8 4 607° 6 0 56' 0 0 4,067 9 11 25 0 0 50 0 26 0 0 50 10 0 Carried forward 54,770 0 3

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STATEMENT in Detail of the EXPENDITURE for MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES— contd.

Brought forward s. £ s. d. £ s. d. 54,770 0 3 ILASS XXI.—DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEY— continued. Vote No. 72—Miscellaneous Services— continued. Item 143 —Remissions of rent under the Land for Settlements Consolidation Aot— Stewart Settlement Tawaha A. Macpherson, Section 18, Wangapeka J. C Towes, Section 7, Block V, Huinga C. H. Bennett, Section 24, Block VIII, Huinga.. T. V. Maunsell, Section 25, Block VIII, Huinga.. S. Corrigan, Section 26, Block VIII, Huinga H. Neilsen, Section 28, Block VIII, Huinga D. Grieve, Section 16e, Edendale Settlers in Mangatahi Settlement W. Wattie, Seotion 19, Block XI, Wangapeka .. 667 5 1 1,847 18 0 36 0 10 31 2 9 26 10 6 24 12 2 45 12 2 31 3 4 41 1 10 212 4 5 33 3 2 Item 144 —Remissions of rent under section 117 of "The Land Act, 1908 "— H. Bell, Section 5, Block V, Pirongia 0. Bell, Sections 3, 6a, Block V, Pirongia S. Babbage, Seotion 5, Block IV, Kawhia F. A. Pearson, Section 6, Blook XII, Pirongia .. W. M. Howe, Section 5a, Block I, Orahiri A. 0. Bishop, Section 20, Block II, Mount Cerberus J. C Bishop, Section 21, Block II, Mount Cerberus A. Urquhart, Sections 12, 14, Block II, Mount Cerberus .. H. Thomas, Section 11, Block II, Mount Cerberus M. Thomas, Section 8, Block III, Mount Cerberus W. Sampson, Section 24, Block IV, Mount Cerberus T. Whitta, Section 47, Block XII, &c, Mount Cerberus .. S. Whitta, pt. Section 72, Block XIII, &c, Mount Cerberus E. Elliot, Section 2, Block IV, Kawhia North A. Elliot, Section 1, Block IV, Kawhia North J. and J. Noonan, Section 1, Block XVI, Kawhia North .. M. Kerr, Section 10, Block VIII, &c, Makotuku T. B. Scott, Section 1, 2, Block I, Pirongia H. Jackson, Section 12, Block X, Pirongia S. Quinlan, Section 7, Block VII, Maungamangero Settlers in Tamaki Block, Hawke's Bay J. Koch, Section 16, Block XIII, Wakarara E. Fredrickson, Section 33, Block III, Norsewood G. Berntsen, Section 1, Block V, Mangatoro J. Randall, Section 1a, c, Block X, Pirongia J. Wright, Section 1a, Block III, Marakopa W. Humphreys, Section 2, Block III, Kawhia South H. Babbage, Seotion 1, Block III, Kawhia South 2,996 14 3 26 19 6 26 18 10 26 9 6 32 14 0 23 2 6 18 11 3 13 15 0 24 15 0 11 0 0 9 17 2 15 0 0 20 0 11 7 5 0 25 4 0 50 0 6 28 4 4 63 6 0 7 10 6 13 5 7 1,210 1 0 24 0 0 8 0 0 11 0 0 6 9 2 34 0 0 25 16 2 26 6 0 Item 145—Remission of rent, Lots 14, 15, Block G, Paeroa Township Item 146 —Removal and re-erection of fence, Section 150, Mangonui, owing to road survey altering boundaries Item 147 —Repairs, alterations, and maintenance of workers' dwellings on Crown lands, and administration expenses Item 148 —Repairs to District Surveyor's residence at Reefton Item 149—River protective works, Wanganui River, South Westland Item 150—Roa Township, Westland (felling bush prior to disposal of sections) Item 151 —Roads and other works in Runanga Township Item 152 —Samples of New Zealand woods for distribution to teohnical schools and other institutions Item 153 —Sinking new well at village settlement, Hawea .. Item 154 —Site for wharf and shed on Kaituna River Item 155 —South Westland mail-steamer subsidy, monthly service .. .. .. Item 156 —Special rates to local authorities.. Item 157 —Spreydon (purchase recreation-ground) Item 158—Stook-paddock, Rotorua County, in RotomahanaParekarangi Block (compensation) Item 159—Subsidy to doctors in outlying districts Item 160 —Subsidy for steamer service, Wanganui River— Wanganui-Pipiriki, £350 per annum Taumarunui-Pipiriki, £350 per annum.. 1,789 11 11 20 0 0 6 0 0 163 0 8 100 0 0 120 3 7 30 17 0 2,199 8 3 18 6 250 0 0 140 10 3 1,07718 4 350 0 0 585 5 7 . 935 5 7 Item 161 —Subsidy, purchase and improvement of a domain and show-ground, Waipu (£1 for £1) Item 162—Subsidy, Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Society, for aoquiring and laying out grounds 23 8 8 Carried forward 64,624 7 3

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STATEMENT in Detail of the EXPENDITURE for MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES— contd.

Brought forward s. 8. £ s. d. 64,624 7 3 ILASS XXI.—DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEYcontinued. Vote No. 72 —Miscellaneous Services— continued. Item 163—Subsidy towards purchase of recreation-ground, Rolleston Item 164—Subsidy towards Durchase of recreation - ground, Otaki .. .. Item 165 —Subsidy to Drainage Board (£1 for £1), Tokatoka Swamp Item 166—Subsidy, flood protection, Inch-Olutha (£1 for £1).. Item 167 —Subsidy towards purchase of domain, Wakefield .. Item 168—Survey, fenoing, and formation of deviation of road of access, Block 1, Mangawhero, Taukira Block, and purchase of land for same .. .. .. Item 169—Survey store at Piriaka (painting, &c) Item 170—Tahora Block surveys (cost of cutting lines on adopted work) Item 171 —Taieri Land Drainage Board Item 172—Tamaki Block (purchase of leasehold interests from Hawke's Bay Timber Company, and expenses incidental to same) Item 173 —Taramakau River protective works Item 174—Tauranga Military Cemetery (subsidy for upkeep) .. Item 175 —Tauranga Military Cemetery (repairs to sea-wall, £50, and grant for upkeep of cemetery, £15) Item 176—Te Kuiti Domain Board (subsidy, £1 for £1) Item 177 —Tokatoka Swamp Drainage Item 178 —Tokatoka Swamp stopbank (facing seven miles) and drainage Item 179 —Tomoana Settlement (drainage) Item 180—Tongariro National Park Item 181 —To prevent enoroachment of river on Nga-awapurua Forest Reserve and road .. .. .. Item 182—To prevent encroachment of rivers on Crown reserves Item> 183—Uritawa Domain, fencing and ploughing, &c, (£1 for £1) .. Item 184—Uruti Domain (improvement) Item 185—Value of improvements on small grazing-runs on expiry T of license, in terms of clause 214 of " The Land Act, 1885,"— Sections 2 and 26, Blook VII, Wairarapa; part 1 of Run 25, Blocks VII and VIII, Makotuku Item 186—Value of improvements on small grazing-run, Sections 15 to 19, Block V, &c, Mount Hyde, on expiry of license Item 187 —Waihopai River Item 188—Waikino Domain improvement (subsidy, £1 for £1) Item 189 —Wairua River, taking levelB from Jordan to Wairua for purpose of widening and straightening to prevent flooding of adjoining lands Item 190—Waitetuna-Whatawhata Road deviation (compensation and expenses of legislation) Item 191—Waitoa River (snagging), above junction with Piako River Item 192—Water-supply, Waikakahi trial-bore Item 193 —Wanganui River (improvement) Item 194—Ward Cemetery (fencing and other works) Item 195 —Whangamarino Swamp, taking levels and reporting as to soheme of drainage Item 196 —Wbangamomona Medical Society, grant for services of registered nurse Item 197—Winchester Domain Item 198—Woolston Recreation-ground, purohase of land .. 47 11 10 40 3 0 150 19 3 22' 7 8 283 5 6 5,061 16 4 25 0 0 15 0 0 25 0 0 1,425 10 1 7 10 0 51 2 6 15 0 0 11 8 0 2,940 17 6 56' 0 0 47 17 8 7 4 0 233 6 3 1,506' 0 0 39 7 2 76,624 14 0 Less recovery on acoount of expenditure of previous years in connection with expedition to Southern Islands 5 0 0 Total net expenditure, Vote No. 72 .. £76,619 14 0

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STATEMENT in Detail of the EXPENDITURE for MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES— contd.

ILASS XXIV.—MINISTER OF EDUOATION :— £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Vote No. 87.—Miscellaneous Services;— 1,160 14 4 2 15 Item 1—Examinations— Teachers, Civil Service, and scholarships Item 2—Flags for sohools .. .. ... Item 3—Grant in aid of free kindergartens for infants under school age Item 4—Illustrations, photographs, &c, for parliamentary reportB Item 5—Milne Seismograph No. 20 (Wellington), (maintenance and buildings) Item 6 —New Zealand Geology, Text-book of Item 7—" New Zealand Plants and their Story," by Dr. L. Cookayne Item 8—Postage, telegrams, and rent of letter-boxes Item 9—" Schoolmates " (grant to oover cost of postage) Item 10—Store for general departmental purposes Item 11—Subsidy for publio library building at Motueka Item 12—Subsidies to public libraries, on basis of voluntary contributions Item 13—Travelling allowances and expenses of members of Teachers' Superannuation Board and medioal examination fees 199 0 0 83 3 0 31 16 9 150 0 0 1,900 14 7 25 0 0 3,000 0 0 67 4 6 Total net expenditure, Vote No. 87 £6,619 14 7

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DETAIL STATEMENT of EXPENDITURE under Vote 7, RATES ON CROWN LANDS, for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909.

STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS of the STATE FORESTS ACCOUNT for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909.

Rates on Crown Lands :— Boroughs— Blenheim Palmerston North.. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 4 9 5 27 2 9 31 12 2 Harbour Boards— Napier Oamaru 112 5 5 172 9 8 284 15 1 Total £316 7 3

Land District. Rents. Miscellaneous. Total. Refunds. Net Total. Auckland Canterbury Hawke's Bay Marlborough Otago Southland Taranaki Wellington £ s. d. 236 16 6 402 8 6 45 0 0 79 18 10 207 4 1 2,761 4 0 3 0 0 156 18 7 £ s. d. 27,373 16 5 25 0 0 789 0 1 221 11 9 315 7 0 3 10 0 £ s. d. 27,610 12 11 402 8 6 70 0 0 868 18 11 428 15 10 3,076 11 0 6 10 0 156 18 7 £ s. d. £ s. d. 27,610 12 11 402 8 6 70 0 0 868 18 11 428 15 10 3,076 11 0 5 0 0 136 18 7 i io o Totals 3,892 10 6 28,728 5 3 32,620 15 9 1 10 0 32,619 5 9

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STATEMENT showing the NET ISSUES from the NEW ZEALAND STATE FORESTS ACCOUNT for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Amount voted under "The Appropriation Act, 1908."

STATEMENT showing the NET ISSUES from the STATE COAL-MINES ACCOUNT for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Amount voted under "The Appropriation Act, 1908."

STATEMENT showing the NET ISSUES from the SCENERY PRESERVATION ACCOUNT for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Amount voted under "The Appropriation Act, 1908."

Issued. Issued in Excess. a EH o > Voted. Amount Unissued. Expenditure. Credits. Net Expenditure. Advances. Total. New Zealand State Forests Account :— State Forests Branch of the Lands and Survey Department £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 123 27,003 1 9 41 1 9 26,962 0 0 189 17 0 27,151 17 0 30,496 0 0 3,344 3 0 27,003 1 9 189 17 0 30,496 0 0 3,344 3 0 Total 41 1 9 26,962 0 0 27,151 17 0

Issued. Voted. Amount Unissued. a o > Net Expenditure. Issued in Excess. Expenditure. Credits. Advances. Total. £ s. d. ' £ s. d. 6,358 15 11 j 267,074 13 0 6,358 15 11 ! 267,074 13 0 I ! I £ s. d. £ b. d. 319,293 0 0 43,147 7 11 319,293 0 0 43,147 7 11 124 State Goal-mines Account: — State Coal-mines £ s. d. 273,433 8 11 273,433 8 11 £ b. d. £ s. d. 9,070 19 1 276,145 12 1 9,070 19 1 276,145 12 1 £ s. d. Total ••

a o Issued. Voted. Amount Unissued. Issued in Excess Expenditure. Credits. Net Expenditure.! Advances. Total. Scenery Preservation Account :— Scenery Preservation £ s. d. 5,872 12 8 5,872 12 8 £ s. d. 107 7 6 £ s. d. 5,765 5 2 £ s. d. 57 15 11 £ s. d. 5,823 1 1 £ s. d. 17,275 0 0 £ s. d. 11,451 18 11 £ s. d. 125 Total 107 7 6 5,765 5 2 57 15 11 5,823 1 1 17,275 0 0 11,451 18 11 ••

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BALANCE-SHEET of ACCOUNTS of LOCAL BODIES for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909.

Balances on 31 Mabch, 1908. Receipts. Payments AND Tbansfees. Balances on 31 Mabch, 1909. REVENUE FROM FEES, FINES, ETC Counties :— Akitio Amuri Ashburton Bay of Islands Buller Cook Coromandel Egmont Hawera Hawke's Bay Hobson Hokianga .. .. • .. Horowhenua Inangahua Kaikoura Kairanga Kawhia Kiwitea Lake Manganui Marlborough Ohinemuri Otamatea Rangitikei Rodney Selwyn Southland Taieri Takaka Thames Waimea Wairoa Waitemata Wallace Weber Westland Whangarei £ s. d. 6 ii o £ s. d. 0 15 0 2 0 0 23 10 0 7 10 0 5 6 0 16 0 0 7 10 0 0 5 0 0 15 0 2 0 0 6 0 0 16 0 0 6 4 0 15 0 10 10 0 3 0 0 0 5 0 5 16 0 3 17 6 0 10 22 11 0 0 15 0 8 9 0 6 11 0 11 15 0 10 0 13 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 1 17 6 3 12 0 25 10 0 2 0 0 56 17 6 1 15 0 2 7 0 5 7 0 £ s. d. 0 15 0 2 0 0 23 10 0 7 10 0 5 6 0 16 0 0 7 10 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 6 0 0 6 10 6 4 0 15 0 10 10 0 3 0 0 0 5 0 5 16 0 3 17 6 0 10 22 11 0 0 15 0 8 9 0 6 11 0 11 15 0 10 0 13 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 1 17 6 3 12 0 25 10 0 2 0 0 56 17 6 1 15 0 2 7 0 5 7 0 £ s. d. 015 0 io'io 0 City Councils :— Auckland Christohurch Dunedin Nelson Wellington 0 11 0 290 16 6 124 0 0 141 5 0 108 12 0 33 7 6 227 6 0 280 2 6 124 0 0 141 5 0 108 12 0 33 7 6 227 6 0 11 5 0 Boroughs :— Alexandra Ashburton Avenal Birkenhead Blenheim Carterton Dannevirke ..., Devonport Eastbourne Eketahuna Eltham Feilding Foxton Geraldine Gisborne Gore Grey Lynn Greymouth Greytown Hamilton Hastings Hawera Hokitika Inglewood Invercargill Kaiapoi Karori Lawrence Levin Lower Hutt Lyttelton 634 10 6 634 10 6 2 9 0 14 5 0 0 15 0 0 10 0 8 7 6 0 8 0 3 10 0 3 14 0 7 15 0 1 18 0 1 7 0 10 13 0 3 10 0 0 5 0 38 0 0 3 12 6 7 17 6 19 18 0 0 5 0 5 10 0 9 11 0 7 14 0 23 3 0 3 2 6 22 15 0 6 10 0 14 12 0 12 0 4 17 6 35 19 6 0 10 2 9 0 14 5 0 0 15 0 0 10 0 8 7 6 08 0 6' 7 0 3 10 0 3 14 0 7 15 0 1 18 0 17 0 10 13 0 3 10 0 0 12 0 38 0 0 3 12 6 7 17 6 19 18 0 0 5 0 5 10 0 9 11 0 7 14 0 23 3 0 3 2 6 22 15 0 6 10 0 14 12 0 12 0 4 17 6 35 19 6 0 10 Carried forward .. 0 7 0 263 17 0 263 16 0 0 8 0

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BALANCE-SHEET of ACCOUNTS of LOCAL BODIES— continued.

Balances on 31 March, 1908. Receipts. Payments AND Tbansfees. Balances ON 31 March, 1909, REVENUE FROM FEES, FINES, ETC — continued. Brought forward £ s. d. 0 7 0 £ s. d. 263 17 0 £ s. d. 263 16 0 £ s. d. 0 8 0 Boroughs— continued. Marton Masterton Milton Mornington .. ... Mosgiel Motueka Mount Eden Napier New Brighton Newmarket North-East Valley North Invercargill Northcote Oamaru Onehunga Onslow Pahiatua Palmerston North Parnell Petone Port Chalmers Queenstown Rangiora Riverton Roslyn South Invercargill St. Kilda Stratford Sumner Taihape Tapanui Thames Timaru Waihi Waipawa Wanganui Westport West Harbour Whangarei Winton Woolston 3 0 0 14 3 0 15 0 1 10 0 10 0 7 15 0 6 0 0 25 2 6 4 10 0 2 0 0 6 5 0 4 18 0 0 5 0 3 19 0 10 3 0 2 5 0 4 9 6 47 16 6 4 10 0 1 10 0 0 5 0 6 18 6 1 10 0 0 10 3 0 0 0 10 0 110 7 17 6 12 5 0 1 10 0 0 15 0 5 6 0 33 17 0 6 13 0 16 6 34 17 0 12 10 0 5 5 0 71 15 0 2 10 8 10 0 3 0 0 14 3 0 15 0 1 10 0 10 0 7 15 0 6 0 0 25 2 6 4 10 0 2 0 0 6 5 0 4 18 0 0 5 0 3 19 0 10 3 0 2 5 0 4 9 6 47 16 6 4 10 0 1 10 0 0 5 0 6 18 6 1 10 0 010 3 0 0 0 10 0 110 7 17 6 12 5 0 1 10 0 0 15 0 5 6 0 33 17 0 6 13 0 1 6 6 34 17 0 12 10 0 5 5 0 74 5 0 2 10 8 10 0 Sl'lO 0 Town Boards: — Amberley Clinton Clyde Hunterville Johnsonville Mackenzie Martinborough Opotiki Taradale 2 17 0 633 17 0 17 6 1 11 0 34 10 0 3 10 2 15 0 10 0 0 1 19 6 25 0 0 1 10 0 636 5 0 17 6 1 11 0 34 10 0 3 10 2 15 0 10 0 0 1 19 6 25 6 0 1 10 0 0 9 0 6" 6 0 Road Boards :— Arch Hill Awatere Eden Terrace Epsom Heatheote Mangere Moa Mount Albert One-Tree Hill Portobello Purua 0 6 0 81 14 0 0 5 0 0 16 0 0 10 0 3 10 0 5 10 0 0 10 0 12 0 10 16 0 0 5 0 0 10 110 82 0 0 0 5 0 0 16 0 0 10 0 3 10 0 5 10 0 0 10 0 12 0 10 16 0 0 5 0 0 10 110 24 6 0 24 6 0 Acclimatisation Societies :— Auckland Bay of Islands Buller Canterbury Coromandel East Coast 533 10 0 63 8 6 13 13 0 43 12 0 29 5 0 38 0 6 532 19 0 63 8 6 13 13 0 4312 0 29 5 0 38 0 6 0 11 0 Carried forward 721 9 0 720 18 0 0 11 0

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Balances on 31 March, 1908. Receipts. Payments and Transfers. Balances on 31 Mabch, 1909. REVENUE FROM FEES, FINES, ETC. — continued. Brought forward.. £ s. d. £ s. d. 721 9 0 . £ s. d. 720 18 0 : £ s. d. 0 11 0 Acclimatisation Societies — continued. . Feilding ,. ... Grey Hawera .. .. Hawke's Bay Hobson Marlborough Mongonui-Whangaroa Nelson Opotiki Otago South Canterbury Southland Stratford .. .. Taranaki Tauranga .. Waimarino .. Wairoa Waitaki-Waimate — Waitaki Branch Waimate Branch Wanganui Wellington Whangarei 3'14 0 59 14 6 . 32 8 6 . 48. 18 0 194. 8 6 120 18 0 108 6 0 63 8 6 234 10 6 47.17 0 418 4 6 13 16 6 73 3 6 72. 3 0 58.10 6 61 8 6 6 16 6 59 14 6 32 8 6 48 18 0 194 8 6 120 18 0 96 12 0 67 2 6 197 9 6 47 17 0 418 4 6 13 16 6 73 3 6 72 3 0 58 10 6 61 8 6 6 16 6 2 7 6 11 14 0 37 1 0 2' 7 6 55 13 0 23 17 0 80 18 6 1,594 16 6 130 13 0 55 13 0 23 17 0 78 0 0 1,593 12 6 130 13 0 2 18 6 14 0 6 16 4,221 19 6 4,174 12 6 58 8 6 Harbour Boards:— Auckland Waitara 6 0 0 1 12 0 6 0 0 T 12 0 7'12 0 7 12 0 Domain Boabd :— Stratford 20 0 2 0 0 VOLUNTEEB CORPS :— A. Battery N.Z. Field Artillery Vols. .. Dunedin Highland Rifles Green Island Rifles Greytown Rifles Heretaunga Mounted Rifles Kelburne Rifles .. ... Newton Rifles No; 2 Coy., N.Z. Garrison Artillery Vols. No.-3 Coy., N.Z. Garrison Artillery Vols. No. 2 Coy., Native Rifles No. 3 Coy., Native Rifles No. 4 Coy., N.Z., Engineers No. 1 Coy., Wellington Division, Garrison Artillery Ohinemuri Rifles No. 1 Wanganui Guards Westport Garrison Artillery 0 10 0 2' 0 0 010 0 110 3' 5 0 ' 0' 5 0 ' 50 0" 0 10 0 26' 0 0 4' 0 0 ' 8 5 0 30 0' 0 10 0 2 0 0 0 10 0 110 3 5 0 5 "o 0 010 0 26" -0 0 4' 0 0 8 5 0 30 0 05 0 10 0 10 0 0 10 0 1 10 0 10 0 10' 0 0 10 0 110 0 - 67 16 0 67" 11 0 0 5 0 Town of Rotorua .. .. 214 11 8 3,500 6 2 3,440- 0 7 274 17 3 Drainage Board :— Christohurch 10 0 10 0 Native Town Council :— Taumarunui .. .. .. 10 0 " 10 0 Education Boaeds :— Grey Otago Wanganui 0 17 0 2 10 0 0 16 0 0 17 0 2 10 0 016 0 4 3 0" 4 3 0 Teamway Boaed :— Christohurch ... 2 0 0" 2 0 0 Total Revenue feom Fees, Fines, etc. 224 7 2 9,473' 0 8 ' ' 9,357 3 1 340 4; 9

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Balances on 31 Maech, 1908. Receipts. Payments AND Transfers. Balances on 31 March, 1909, ENDOWMENTS OF LAND. oOUNTIES :— Awakino East Taupo Kawhia Manukau Rotorua Sounds West Taupo £ s. d. 219 1 0 85 15 5 585 14 2 30 7 0 484 0 7 2,278 17 8 108 14 7 £ s. d. 29*17 4 87 16 7 775 14 7 338 10 3 541 6 4 £ s. d. 54 8 3 78 4 8 173 13 1 41 7 6 489 13 10 329 12 1 392 3 4 £ s. d. 164 12 9 37 8 1 412 1 1 76 16 1 770 1 4 2,287 15 10 257 17 7 Iarboue Boards :— Greymouth Westport 3,792 10 5 1,773 5 1 1,559 2 9 4,006 12 9 1,107 8 0 620 13 5 2,089 6 2 16,906 6 10 3,191 14 8 17,340 4 9 4 19 6 186 15 6 'seands :— Great Barrier Kermadec 1,728 1 5 18,995 13 0 20,531 19 5 191 15 0 15 15 11 8 9 6 4 15 4 3 14 2 15 15 11 15 15 11 8 9 6 4 15 4 19 10 1 Total Endowments of Land 5,536 7 9 20,777 7 7 22,095 17 6 4,217 17 10 GOLDFIELDS REVENUE. Iounties :— Akaroa Amuri Ashburton Bay of Islands Bruce Bullet". Clutha Collingwood Coromandel Fiord Grey Inangahua Lake Maokenzie Maniototo Marlborough Ohinemuri Piako Selwyn Sounds Southland Stewart Island Taieri Takaka Tauranga Thames Tuapeka ... Vincent Waihemo Waikouaiti Waimea Waitaki Wallace Westland Whangarei 40 0 9' 6 5 1313 9 98 5 4 24 19 4 17 11 8 0 5 0 9 7 0 0 5 0 0 15 0 6 6 0 21 10 0 19 5 4 358 1 0 2 3 8 349 5 5 266 16 3 138 14 4 920 18 3 1,211 18 2 629 4 1 455 12 8 159 11 8 2,498 6 9 248 14 6 8 13 0 31 1 0 519 2 1 6 7 0 29 8 3 9 6 7 17 4-10 972 5 4 1,162 13 8 1,729 14 6 70 17 4 27 0 0 39 2 4 51 18 1 202 2 0 964 7 2 7 15 0 0 5 0 0 15 0 6 6 0 25 0 0 19 5 4 355 9 4 1 13 11 362 19 2 266 16 3 138 14 4 985 17 1 1,185 12 7 624 0 3 0 5 0 442 14 3 159 11 8 2,498 6 9 248 14 6 8 13 0 31 1 0 533 19 7 6 7 0 28 17 9 9 6 7 17 17 10 972 5 4 1,151 19 3 1,688 14 3 59 10 4 27 0 0 41 4 8 51 18 1 198 13 9 933 1 2 2 15 0 010 0 11*18 1 0 9 9 33 6 6 51 4 11 22 15 6 22" 5 5 5113 6 36'16 0 1 2 0 .1 12 6 013 0 r 38 11 10 28 12 0 49 6 3 69 12 3 11 7 0 516 0 3" 13 8 1 11 3 40 13 1 10 0 4 19 6 71 19 1 6 0 0 347 1 2 13,136 6 3 13,085 11 0 397 16 5 !ity Councils :— Nelson Wellington 0 5 0 2 7 0 0 5 0 2 12 0 0 5 0 Ioroughs :— Alexandra Cromwell Kumara Naseby Ross Roxburgh Te Aroha Thames Waihi 0 5 0 2 12 0 2 17 0 0 10 0 71 14 2 17 11 3 29 16 0 0 5 0 300 11 0 0 10 0 408 3 0 85 5 0 1,553 14 9 71 19 2 17 11 3 28 7 0 0 5 0 2' 0 0 310 0 298 3 0 . 0 10 0 408 3 0 85 5 0 1,553 14 9 3 9 0 0 5 0 5 18 0 6 0 0 2,467 10 2 2,463 13 2 9 17 0

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BALANCE-SHEET of ACCOUNTS of LOCAL BODIES— continued.

Balances on 31 March, 1908. Receipts. Payments AND Transfers. Balances on 31 Mabch, 1909 GOLDFIELDS REVENUE— continued. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. High School Commissionebs :— Otago Thames Westland 5 9 9 174 8 4 27 8 0 2 10 0 176 7 1 27 8 0 2 3 0 3 11 0 67O 5 9 9 204 6 4 205 18 1 3 18 0 New Zealand University :— Otago 11 18 6 31 17 0 43 IS 6 Harbour Boards :— Greymouth Westport li' 5 0 0 2 0 270 7 11 0 2 0 229 12 5 52 0 6 11 5 0 270 9 11 229 14 5 52 0 6 Native Accounts :— Coromandel Ohinemuri Te Aroha Thames West Wanganui 755 8 7 206 3 5 69 10 10 944 17 0 76 12 0 36 14 8 245 8 11 219 7 0 255 11 0 47 0 9 214 18 9 220 0 7 196 16 8 745 2 6 236 13 7 68 17 3 1,003 11 4 76 12 0 2,052 11 10 757 1 7 678 16 9 2,130 16 8 Suspense Account:— Auckland Distriot Goldfields 4,876 15 10 7,145 18 6 6,616 7 9 5,406 6 7 Less transfers within accounts .. 24,016 1 9 6,616 7 9 23,326 13 8 6,616 7 9 Total Goldfields Revenue 7,311 7 1 17,399 14 0 16,710 5 11 8,000 15 2 GOLD DUTY. Counties :— Coromandel Ohinemuri Thames 145 - 4 0 120 3 2 6,783 9 8 463 5 6 120 3 2 6,497 0 8 463 5 6 431 13 0 145 4 0 7,366 18 4 7,080 9 4 431 13 0 Boboughs :— Thames Waihi 697 19 11 19,843 11 2 697 19 11 20,775 17 2 13 - 6 0 945 12 0 945 12 0 20,541 11 1 21,473-17 1 13 6 0 Unknown Account 494 15 2 974 17 5 1,161 5 5 308 7 2 Less transfers within accounts .. 28,883 6 10 1,161 5 5 29,715 11 10 1,161 5 5 Total Gold Duty 1,585 11 2 27,722 1 5 28,554 6 5 753 6 2 COUNTIES SEPARATE ACCOUNT. 44 16 8 Dr. 73 12 5 Dr. 24 6 1 13 16 0 1 19 6 Ashley Eden Manukau Marlborough Peninsula Dr. Dr. 44 16 8 73 12 5 24 6 1 21 6 7 1 19 6 164' 3 6 171*14 1 Total Counties Separate Account Dr. 29 15 9 164 3 6 171 14 1 Dr. 37 6 4 ADVANCE ACCOUNT. Counties :— Bay of Islands Coromandel Dannevirke Hawke's Bay Hokianga Marlborough Dr. 46 0 0 18 0 0 6 0 3 17 2 4 6 0 1 10 0 17 19 2 0 18 0 0 6 0 3 17 2 i'10 0 17 19 2 Carried forward Dr. 4 6 0 28 16 4 24 10 4

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BALANCE-SHEET of ACCOUNTS of LOCAL BODIES— continued.

Balances on 31 Maech, 1908. Receipts. Payments AND Balances on 31 Maech, 1909. Teansfees. ADVANCE ACCOUNT— continued. Dr. £ s. d. 4 6 0 Brought forward ... Counties— continued. Pahiatua Waikato Waipa ... Waipawa Waipukurau Wairoa .. Waitaki Whakatane .. .. £ s. d. 28 16 4 £ s. d. 24 10 4 £ s. d. 4 14 8 7 18 7 7 18 6 3 17 2 4 14 8 7 18 7 7 18 6 3 17 2 3 17 2 19 0 - Dr. 3 17 2 Dr. Dr. Dr. 4 6 0 226 6 4 39 17 6 5 15 0 51 18 1 39 17 6 Dr. 174 8 3 Dr. 274 15 10 150 15 10 54 5 5 Dr. 178 5 5 City Council :— Christohurch 69 15 6 Dr. 68 15 5 10 1 Boeoughs :— Blenheim Eastbrook Hamilton Ross Sumner Waihi Woolston Woodville Dr. 10 10 0 10 10 0 7 18 7 0 5 0 1 13 7 15 12 6 1 13 7 2 7 4 1 17 3 7 18 7 0 5 0 1 13 7 15 12 6 1 13 7 2 7 4 Dr. 1 17 3 Town Boaeds :— Frankton Kawhia Leamington .. Mackenzie .. Opotiki Dr. 10 10 0 40 0 7 31 7 10 Dr. Dr. 1 17 3 4*12 3 7 18 6 Dr. 7 18 6 Dr. i 12 3 5 8 3 0 16 6 14 6 Dr. 5 8 3 016 6 14 6 Dr. 4 12 3 6 13 3 15 7 9 Dr. 13 6 9 Road Boabds :— Ellesmere Heatheote Kowai Mandeville-Rangiora Omaka Parihaka .. Pelorus Picton Pukekura Spring Creek Werekino 1 13 7 4 10 4 10 0 4 0 4 19 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 5 2 0 1 13 7 4 10 4 10 1 17 3 4 19 1 17 3 1 17 3 5 8 3 1 17 3 4 18 Dr. Dr. 5 2 0 1 13 3 Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. 1 13 3 1 13 3 5 8 3 1 13 3 4 18 14 13 4 35 18 3 Dr. 21 4 11 College :— Wellington Dr. 1,000 0 0 Dr. 1,000 0 0 Deainage Boaeds :— Christohurch South Hautapu Taieri Dr. Br. 68 15 5 6 6 3 68 15 5 6 6 3 23 14 0 23 14 0 Habbour Boards :— Bluff Greymouth Hokitika Westport Dr. 75 1 8 98 15 8 23 14 0 Cr. 5,000 0 0 Dr. 3,000 0 0 28,455' 8 7 0 8 2 43,455 8 7 Dr. 0 8 2 Dr. 10,000 0 0 Dr. 3,000 0 0 Cr. 14 9 0 20,016* 5 1 20,00i'l6 1 Cr. 2,000 0 0 48,471 13 8 63,457 12 10 Dr.12,985 19 2 Tramway Boards :— Christohurch Gonville and Castleeliff 3 14 8 3 14 8 51 16 0 Dr. 51 16 0 3 14 8 55 10 8 Dr. 51 16 0 Total Advance Account .. Cr. 566 4 10 48,856 2 6 63,674 16 10 Dr.14,252 9 6

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BALANCE-SHEET of DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909.

Accounts. Balances on 31 March, 1908. Receipts. Payments AND Transfers. Balances on 31 March, 1909. £ s. d. 10,349 19 5 529 6 3 7 15 3 £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 10,349 19 5 3,218 16 3 14 19 10 50 0 0 Cyanide Process Royalties Emigrants' Deposits Fisheries Act, 1908 General Assembly Library Fund Greymouth Harbour Board Act 1884 Special Coal-rate Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Act, 1908 Imperial Government — South African Contingents Indian and Colonial Exhibition Land Transfer Act, 1908 Land Act, 1908— Mining Districts Land OccupationAccount National Endowments Maori Land Settlement Act, 1905 Miscellaneous Moiety of Rotorua Bath Fees Money-order Settlement.. Native Land Act, 1878 (No. 2) .. Native Township of Hokio Native Township of Karewa Native Township of Parata Native Township of Parawai Native Township of Pipiriki Native Township of Potaka Native Township of Rotoiti Native Township of Te Araroa Native Township of Te Puia Native Township of Te Puru Native Township of Tokaanu Native Township of Tuatine Native Township of Waipiro Nelson Rifle Prize Fund Nelson Rifle Prize Fund Investment New Zealand University Endowment,— Taranaki Westland Ngatirahiri Compensation North Island Experimental Dairy-school .. North Island Main Trunk Railway Loan Application Act 1886 Amendment Act, 1889 Permanent-way Material for Open Lines of Railway Publio Trust Office Remittance Account .. Railways Receiver-General's Deposit Released Sinking Funds Suspense Tauranga Educational Endowment Reserves Act, 1896 Thermal Springs Districts Act, 1908 Trustee Act, 1908 Unclaimed New Zealand Bonds Westport Harbour Board Act 1884 Special Coal-rate 48,235 17 8 14 19 10 50 0 0 45,546 7 8 7 15 3 6,045 17 9 6,045 17 9 9 10 0 3 13 7 13 . 3 7 11,327 6 9 67 0 8 50 0 0 2,192 3 0 431 5-6 13,088 4 3 67 0 8 5 0 0 45 0 0 3,441 8 5 6,259 6 2 8,467 15 4 8,094 17 10 75,750 0 0 58 0 0 43 5 0 61 16 3 244 2 8 183 17 6 325 3 4 91 14 9 173 9 6 517 12 6 326 19 9 77 19 4 269 14 6 522 10 2 250 13 4 1,073 14 2 Dr. 1,000 0 0 1,487 6 0 76,222 11 9 177,979 13 4 1,348 12 3 42,081 19 9 504 10 7 9,080 9 10 3,355 4 1 170,529 17 5 9,443 10 1 117,462 1 3 4,424 .3 10 67,142 1 11 2,904 2 1 15,917 11 3 369 18 6 58 0 0 4 4 0 5 10 0 54 5 0 12 5 6 98 12 6 133 12 3 15 3 9 41 16 3 142 1 0 9 6 11 88 8 6 63 7 3 126 1 9 43 19 0 47 9 0 66 18 3 291 6 8 196 3 0 423 15 10 224 17 0 188 13 3 559 8 9 469 0 9 87 6 3 358 3 0 585 17 5 376 15 1 0 8 0 7 10 '6 10 0 1,117 13 2 Dr. 1,000 0 0 292 2 6 17 16 4 846 11 10 0 15 6 8 10 0 0 15 6 292 2 6 17 16 4 1,035 1 10 197 0 0 25,972 5 11 17,934 0 5 37,617 5 8 6,289 0 8 25,000 0 0 4,520 18 0 7,000 2 6 ' 26,000 0 0 2,146 7 0 ll,6i6 4 0 3,695 12 6 24,286 12 4 13,556 6 7 5,483 19 10 713 7 8 2,580 15 5 5,211 15 2 26,000 0 0 2,146 7 0 968 9 1 8,750 18 9 2,278 5 5 1,000 0 0 70 3 9 249 4 9 333 13 10 134 4 11 1,038 12 10 8,865 18 7 2,611 19 3 1,000 0 0 9,433 17 6 1,782 1 10 11,215 19 4 Totals .. 247,848 11 5 386,334 7 5 441,368 15 3 192,814 3 7

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STATEMENT of the UNAUTHORISED EXPENDITURE of the CONSOLIDATED FUND for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909.

Consolidated Fund. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s d. FOR SERVICES NOT PROVIDED FOR. Department of Minister of Finance : — Amounts claimed by Public Trustee for payment to next-of-kin — Estate of Sarah Olson Estate of W. Murray Amount paid to recoup the imprest account of the Treasury Cashier, the Treasury messenger having been robbed in the Bank of New Zealand, Wellington 19 7 2 12 3 0 50 0 0 81 10 2 Post and Telegraph Department: — Compensation paid to Mrs. F. Williams for injuries sustained by contact with Pelorus Sound telegraph wire Compassionate allowance to Mrs. 0. Munro, mother of the late M. M. Munro, telegraphist, Auckland Gratuity to A. F. Kemp, Postmistress, Kutarere, on retirement Compensation to widow of A. H. McPhail, head mail-cart driver, Wellington, accidentally killed whilst in the performance of his duty Compensation to J. H. Grigsby for transfer to the Post-master-General of lease held from the Education Commissioners, of part of Lot 23, Township of Woodside .*. Travelling-expenses of Hon. W. P. Reeves attending the International Telegraph Conference at Lisbon 15 0 0 190 0 0 10 0 0 400 0 0 40 0 0 755 7 5 100 7 5 Industries and Tourist Departments: — Salary of P. J. Kelleher, Accountant, Industries and Commeroe, at £100 per annum, 1st November, 1908, to 31st March, 1909.. Contribution to Post and Telegraph Department of half cost of Wellington-Tahiti trade service for Maroh quarter, 1909, at £3,500 per annum Expenses in connection with Te Aroha Tea-house —wages, supplies .... Expenses in connection with providing orchestra for the garden and new bath buildings, Rotorua, during the 1908-9 tourist season Salary and house allowance of J. A. Chesson, Resident Medical Officer, Hanmer Springs, 6th February to 31st March, 1909— Salary, at £450 per annum .. £68 6 1 House allowance, at £52 per annum 7 17 10 41 13 4 875 0 0 57 16 11 91 13 2 76 3 11 1,112 7 4 Working Railways Department: — Refund to A. and T. Burt (Limited) of penalty paid Government for delay in completion of contract for supply of material for Hamilton Bridge Grant to Grey County towards oost of protective works at Totara Flat-Reef ton line .. •• s •• Compassionate allowance to G. F. Hudson, signalman and aoting guard, Wellington, seriously injured by accident Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company, special trains for members of Legislature in connection with the visit of the American Fleet Compensation to Mrs. A. 0. McNamara in settlement of claim for dosing the siding at Addington known as " Brown's " 240 0 0 25 0 0 25 0 0 214 4 0 175 0 0 679 4 0 ; Public Works Department: — Compassionate allowance to D. Mouton, formerly looksmith, Public Works workshop, Wellington, on retirement 100 0 0 Carried forward 2,758 8 11

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STATEMENT of the UNAUTHORISED EXPENDITURE of the CONSOLIDATED FUND — continued.

Consolidated Fund- continued. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d Brought forward 2,758 8 11 FOR SERVICES NOT PROVIDED FOR— continued. Public Works Department: — Compensation paid and expenses incurred in connection with accident at Nine Mile Punt, Belgrove, WestportReefton Road, as under— Howard Vernon Miss Iris Vanoe Mrs. Jessie Howard Miss Lavinia McKenzie John Howard R. Reis Miss Chatfield J. Meade .. .. .. Messrs. Newman Bros. Expenses of witnesses in the case of Howard v. The King.. Solicitors' fees Hire of wagonette 500 0 0 349 9 6 231 3 0 80 0 0 50 0 0 20 0 0 19 9 6 15 0 3 150 0 0 11 16 6 61 10 3 10 0 1,4.89 9 0 Stamp and Deeds Department: — Compassionate allowance to Mrs. Gertrude Hawk, being equal to one month's pay of her husband, G. Hawk, clerk, Deeds Registry Office, Auckland 15 10 0 Native Department: — Value of claim due to descendants of the late Hon. Hori Kerei Taiaroa, in pursuance of a promise made in 1874 to the father of the late H. K. Taiaroa 53 0 0 Justice Department: — Refund of fine imposed upon Haakon Haakonsen at Westport for breaches of the Customs Laws Consolidation Act Additional compensation to John Freebody for wrongful imprisonment .. .. .. Salary of M. J. Black, matron, Lyttelton Gaol, on retirement, 1st April to 31st May, 1909 .. 11 5 0 75 0 0 20 0 0 Police Department :— Compassionate allowance to ex-constable A. J. McOluskey, Auckland .. .. > « Compassionate allowance to family of late Sub-Inspector D. Gordon, Auckland 106 5 0 50 0 0 280 0 0 330 0 0 Department of Internal Affairs : — Gratuities to widows of late members of the Legislature— Mrs. Bolt Mrs. Hamlin Salary paid to Hon. W. P. Reeves as High Commissioner for New Zealand in London until assumption of that office by Hon. W. Hall-Jones, 1st December, 1908, to 17th January, 1909 Salary of J. F. Andrews, Clerk, office of Minister of Internal Affairs, June quarter, 1909, on leave of absence for six months Railway charges for carriage of starving stock, and for carriage of fodder for starving stock, Invercargill, Dunedin, and Christohurch districts Grant to Hon. W. Hall-Jones to cover travelling-expenses proceeding to London to assume the office of High Commissioner .. .. .. .. Contribution towards relief of sufferers from earthquake in Italy ... Travelling-expenses of F. W. Mansfield, Chief Electoral Officer, when visiting the Australian States 300 0 0 300 0 0 263 1 4 118 15 0 686 5 1 500 0 0 5,000 0 0 66 1 9 7,234 3 2 Defence Department: — Refund of Customs duty on uniform imported from England by Colonel H. D. Tuson .. ... 2 15 0 Carried forward ... 11,989 11 1

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STATEMENT of the UNAUTHORISED EXPENDITURE of the CONSOLIDATED FUND — continued.

Consolidated Fund— continued. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Brought forward .. .. 11,989 11 1 FOR SERVICES NOT PROVIDED FOR— continued. Customs Department: — Refund of Customs duty paid by G. W. Bain on personal effects entered more than two years after arrival in New Zealand 0 5 0 Marine and-. Harbours and Inspection of Machinery Department :— Grant to Southland Aoolimatisation Sooiety for purchase of site for the erection of a fish-hatchery, Mataura, in lieu of a like amount voted for the purchase of a site at Fairfax, the locality having been ohanged 250 0 0 Department of Labour: — Salaries of Conciliation Commissioners, 21st January to 31st March, 1909, at £450 per annum — Giles, T. H. Halley, P. Triggs, J. R 98 2 4 98 2 4 98 2 4 294 7 0 Department of Lands and Survey: — Subsidy of £1 for £1 on acoount of erection of a receivingshed at Aukopae landing, Wanganui River Expenses in connection with investigating sand-dunes, AcSalary and expenses of Dr. L. Cockayne reporting on prevention of sand-drift and planting same— Salary, 18th November, 1908, to 18th February, 1909 .. .. .. £120 0 0 Travelling-expenses .. .. 69 6 11 20 0 0 Purchase of Section 1, Blook 6, Nenthorn district Compassionate allowance to widow of the late Ensign E. McKenna, V.C., in recognition of military services rendered by him .. .. .. .. B'encing reserve for travelling-stock paddock at Waiotapu, Rotorua-Taupo Road .. .. 189 6 11 15 0 0 300 0 0 52 1 0 576 7 11 Department of Agriculture : — Compassionate allowance to Alfred Smith, Department of Agriculture, Auckland, on retirement owing to ill-health 50 0 0 Education Department :— Salary of Miss Ada Harrison, sohoolmistress, Te Oranga Home, Ghristchuroh, 1st to 30th April, 1909, granted three months' leave of absence 11 16 8 Public Health Department: — Travelling-allowance of Dr. Mason while attending Australian Medical Conference, Sydney.. 49 10 0 y' Mental Hospitals and Hospitals and Charitable Aid Departments : — Grants towards the amounts colleoted on Ambulance or Hospital Saturdays for ambulance or other purposes, the proceeds of which are not handed direct to the hospital authorities— Auckland Christohurch Wellington .. .. .. ... Dunedin Expenses in connection with the maintenance of Taumarunui Hospital, administered by the Hospital and Charitable Aid Department .. ... Refund to J. S. Haslett of fee for license of a private hospital, the application for license having been withdrawn 200 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 105 0 5 0 10 0 905 10 5 Total, services not provided for .... 14,127 8 14,127 8 Carried forward .. ....

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STATEMENT of the UNAUTHORISED EXPENDITURE of the CONSOLIDATED FUND — continued.

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Consolidated Fund— continued. £ s. d. 14,127 8 1 £ s. d. £ s. d. Brought forward FOR SERVICES IN EXCESS OF VOTES. Final Charges. Advances. Total. £ s. d. Irdinary Revenue Account :— Class I. Legislative Departments, — Vote 2—House of Representatives .. 469 10 9 Class III. Post and Telegraph Department, — Vote 11—Conveyance of Inland Mails .. „ 12—Carriage of Mails by Railway „ 13—Maintenance of Telegraph and Telephone Lines .. „ 14—Miscellaneous Services .. 18,843 11 11 Class IV. Industries and Commerce and Tourist and Health Resorts Departments,— Vote 17—Advertising Department .. 55 11 2 Class VII. Public Buildings and Domains,— Vote 21—Government Domains .. 79 0 1 Class XII. Justice Department, — Vote 34—Bankruptcy .. .. 17 14 8 36—Criminal Prosecutions .. 194 8 1 . 40—Prisons .. .. .. 333 10 1 Class XV. Department of Internal Affairs, — Vote 51—Electoral Department .. 9,097 0 4 „ 53—Begistrar-General's Department 973 14 9 Class XIX. Marine and Harbours and Inspection of Machinery Departments,— Vote 67 —Government Steamers .. 72 11 6 ClaBS XXIV. Education Department,— Vote 78—Manual and Technical Instruction .. .. • • 2 3 2 14,646 3 7 368 13 7 3,584 3 0 1,388 14 1 469 10 9 14,646 3 7 368 13 7 3,584 3 0 20,232 6 0 55 11 2 79 0 1 26 16 5 549 19 0 144 11 4 44 11 1 744 7 1 478 1 5 9,097 0 4 973 14 9 36 12 2 109 3 8 5 15 5 7 18 7 £30,138 16 6 50,890 5 1 £20,751 8 7 Total foe Ordinary Revenue Account 65,017 13 2 Local Bodies Account. Advances. ADVANCE ACCOUNT. Final Charges. Total. Advance to the Greymouth Harbour Board, pending flotation of loan, to be repaid £ s. d. with interest .. .. •• 10,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 £10,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 Total Consolidated Fund .. £75,017 13 2

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STATEMENT of the ADVANCES of the CONSOLIDATED FUND OUTSTANDING on the 31st March, 1909, showing the SERVICES for which they were issued.

irdinary Revenue Account :— Under Acts: — " Old-age Pensions Act, 1908 " .. Class II. Department of Minister of Finance, — Vote 6—Land and Income Tax Department Class III. Post and Telegraph Department,— Vote 10 —Conveyance of Mails by Sea Vote 11—Conveyance of Inland Mails .. Vote 12—Carriage of Mails by Railway Vote 13—Maintenance of Telegraph and Telephone Lines.. Vote 14—Miscellaneous Services Class IV. Industries and Commerce and Tourist and Health Resorts Department — Vote 15—Office of Industries and Commerce Vote 16—Tourist and Health Resorts Department Class VI. Working Railways Department,— Vote 19—Working Railways Class VII. Public Buildings and Domains, — Vote 20—Public Buildings Class VIII. Maintenance and Improvement of Roads, — Vote 22—Maintenance and Improvement of Roads ClaBS X. Stamp and Deeds Department,— Vote 25—Land and Deeds Registry Class XI. Native Department,— Vote 27—Native Land Court Vote 28 —Maori Lands Administration Vote 29—Maori Councils Class XII. Justice Department,— Vote 33—Supreme Court .. .. .. Vote 34—Bankruptcy Vote 36—Criminal Prosecutions Vote 40 —Prisons Class XIII. Police Department,— Vote 41—Police Department Class XIV. Mines Department,— Vote 45 -Geological Survey Branch Vote 46—Miscellaneous Services Class XV. Department of Internal Affairs, — Vote 52—Audit Office Vote 56—Miscellaneous Servioes Glass XVII. Defence Department,— Vote 60 —Permanent Force .. :.. ■ .;■ ... Vote 61—Volunteer Force Vote 62—Stores and Magazines Class XVIII. Customs Department,— Vote 64 —Customs Offices and Services Class XIX. Marine and Harbours and Inspection of Machinery Departments, Vote 66 —Marine and Harbours Vote 67 —Government Steamers Vote 68—Marine : Miscellaneous Services Vote 69 —Inspection of Machinery and Survey of Ships .. .. .' Class XX. Department of Labour, — Vote 70—Department of Labour Class XXI. Department of Lands and Survey,— Vote 71 —Department of Lands and Survey .. Vote 72—Miscellaneous Services Class XXII. Department of Agriculture,— Vote 73—Department of Agriculture Class XXIII. Valuation Department,— Vote 74 —Valuation Expenses Class XXIV. Minister of Education, — Vote 75—Head Office Vote 76 —Elementary Education Vote 78—Manual and Technical Instruction Vote 81—Native Schools .. .. Vote 82 —Industrial Schools Vote 86—Home for Backward Children Class XXV. Public Health Department,— Vote 89—Public Health Department Class XXVI. Mental Hospitals and Hospitals and Charitable Aid Departments,— Vote 90—Mental Hospitals .. .. .. .. f. Vote 92—Hospitals and Charitable Aid .. .. .. .' Unauthorised General Average Aocount Imperial Pensions Account Pensions Account On account of other Governments— Government of Cape Colony Government of Ceylon Government of Cook and other Islands Government of Federated Malay States .. Government of Mauritius Government of Natal Government of Straits Settlements .. .. '' \] Government of Transvaal Imperial Government £ s. d. 175 10 4 69 18 5 773 0 0 .. 18,225 4 10 507 3 6 .. 6,683 14 1 .. 1,388 14 1 99 0 0 .. 526 3 6 71 4 11 80 9 10 197 15 0 158 4 1 .. 299 7 2 65 10 10 48 18 1 90 16 5 26 16 5 549 19 0 144 11 4 24 5 8 269 7 6 500 13 9 207 19 6 393 12 9 100 10 11 976 4 2 31 3 4 221 10 7 83 11 7 36 12 2 3 19 8 293 17 8 191 3 1 .. 3,167 2 5 891 15 3 .. 2,072 3 4 96 10 8 24 18 6 11 6 9 5 15 5 31 4 1 102 8 9 50 16 6 429 2 11 136 17 7 146 11 7 189 16 11 9 3 0 17 11 9 .. 1,404 16 2 59 9 5 86 1 8 118 12 0 24 5 2 88 7 10 19 19 10 13 0 4 30 0 0 .. 4,413 5 11 Total Consolidated Fund Advances outstanding £47,157 17 11 £47,157 17 11

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STATEMENT of under "The Trustee Act, 1908," to 31st March, 1909, with Particulars of the BALANCE at CREDIT in the DEPOSIT ACCO UNT on that Date. (Published in terms of section 72 of "The Trustee Act, 1908.")

RECEIPTS. DISBURSEMENTS. 1908. March 31 August 18 Balance on 31st March, 1908 In the estates of Philip Thescowthick Priske and Phcebe Priske .. £ s. d. 2,278 5 5 1909. March 31 Balances on 31st March, 1909 — Estate of Susan Smallwood Sarah Jane White J. Matheson and H. Gracie Mary McKay .. „ Peter Ramsay William Tattley Barthia Wilkie Robert Miller .. .. .. Paora Parau and W. R. Miller .. „ John Blain Moanatairi Extended Gold-mining Company Philip Thescowthick, Priske and Phcebe Priske .. .. ;. Francis Humphreys Highway £ s. d. £ s. d. 1909. March 12 In the estate of Francis Humphreys Highway 287 1 5 46 12 5 333 13 10 93 10 0 354 16 8 414 3 3 43 3 10 473 2 5 45 1 5 287 11 1 22 4 7 23 0 0 505 4 6 16 7 8 Total 287 1 5 46 12 5 2,611 19 3 £2,611 19 3 Total £2,611 19 3

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FINANCIAL TBAE 1908-1909.

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STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the PUBLIC WORKS

1907-1908. ! RECEIPTS. 1908-1909. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 323,071 0 0 15,265 0 9 21,063 18 2 Balance at beginning of Year, — Cash in Public Aocount Advances in the hands of Officers of the Government— In the Dominion In London 124,769 0 0 13,654 4 8 14,139 14 2 152,562 18 10 359,399 18 11 New Zealand Loans Aot, 1908, — The Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Aot, 1900,— Provision for debentures matured — Debentures sold Debentures renewed under " The New Zealand Loans - Act, 1904 " .. 380,000 0 0 380,000 0 0 500 0 0 3,000 0 0 3,500 0 0 The Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act, 1901,— Provision for debentures falling due 1st December, 1908 — Debentures sold Debentures renewed Provision for Debentures falling due 1st January, 1909— Debentures renewed Premiums reoeived 142,700 0 0 10,000 0 0 185,872 12 6 32,900 0 0 272 12 6 200 0 0 The Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act,«1902,— Debentures issued for redemption of debentures matured 1st Deoember, 1906 .. Debentures matured 1st December, 1906, renewed under " New Zealand Loans Act, 1904" .. 3,000 0 0 3,000 0 0 The Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act, 1903,— Provision for Debentures matured 1st January, 1909— Debentures renewed under " The New Zealand Loans Act, 1908 " Debentures sold Premium received on sale and renewal of debentures Provision for Debentures matured 1st February, 1909 — Debentures renewed under " The New Zealand Loans Act, 1908 ".. 222,475 0 0 119,665 0 0 95 15 0 542,235 15 0 200,000 0 0 808,200 0 0 11,594 0 0 The Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act, 1907, — Debentures issued in respect of £1,000,000 loan authorised Premiums received 191,800 0 0 3,836 0 0 819,794 0 0 The Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Aot, 1908,— Debentures issued in respect of £1,250,000 loan authorised Premiums 195,636 0 0 1,200,000 0 0 500 0 0 1,200,500 0 0 The Lands Improvement and Native Lands Acquisition Aot, 1894, — Debentures matured 30th September, 1908, renewed 400,000 0 0 The Post and Telegraph Aot, 1908,— Debentures issued .. 200,000 0 0 800,000 0 0 y' Revenue transferred from the Consolidated Fund in aid of Public Works 800,000 0 0 Special Receipts in connection with the Ellesmere and Forsyth Reclamation and Akaroa Railway Trust 1,610 4 9 1,640 6 1 56,400 0 0 1,920 0 0 The Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1906,— Prooeeds of scrip and debentures issued (balance £1,000,000 loan) Premium received.. 58,320 0 0 Totals ,2,042,854 5 0 £4,061,417 11 1

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

FUND for the Year ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1908.

1907-1908. EXPENDITURE. 1908-1909. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 18,027 1 3 1,056,925 17 4 219,148 1 11 6,862 19 10 45,026 11 1 9,130 17 7 323,716 19 4 8,631 12 2 2,190 9 2 155,491 8 6 836 17 6 18,574 9 0 9,560 13 1 314 13 6 Annual Appropriations,— Glass XXVII.—Public Works, Departmental „ XXVIII.—Railways .. XXIX.—Public Buildings .. XXX.—Lighthouses, Harbour-works, and Harbour Defences XXXI.—Tourist and Health Besorts.. .. .. .. .. XXXII.—Immigration „ XXXIII.—Roads „ XXXIV.—Development of Goldfields XXXV.—Purchase of Native Lands .. „ XXXVI.—Telegraph Extension „ XXXVII.—Rates on Native Lands „ XXXVIII.—Contingent Defence XXXIX. —Lands Improvement .. .. .. ... Utilisation of Water-power.. 24,511 19 10 1,102,792 18 8 285,385 7 11 19,217 6 1 23,910 10 2 15,076 10 5 469,547 16 5 32,859 3 7 2,098 14 5 163,032 14 2 27 1 0 10,765 11 4 19,541 18 7 2,168,767 12 7 1,874,438 11 3 Unauthorised, — Services not provided for .. .. .. .. .. 510 14 5 7,125 7 5 500 0 0 3,000 0 0 The New Zealand Loans Act, 1908, — The Aid to Public Works and Act, 1900— Debentures matured 1st April, 1908, redeemed .. .. .. Debentures matured 1st May, 1907, renewed as per contra 372,400 0, 0 . 372,400 0 0 3,500 0 0 The Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1901— Debentures matured 1st December, 1908, renewed as per contra Debentures matured 1st December, 1908, redeemed Debentures matured 1st January, 1909, renewed as per oontra 10,000 0 0 142,400 0 0 32,900 0 0 185,300 0 0 The Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1902— Debentures matured 1st December, 1906, redeemed .. .. Debentures matured lat December, 1906, renewed as per contra 3,000 0 0 200 0 0 3,000 0 0 200 0 0 The Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1903— Debentures matured 1st January, 1909, redeemed .. .. .. Debentures matured 1st January, 1909, renewed as per contra Debentures matured 1st February, 1909, renewed as per contra 119,975 0 0 222,475 0 0 200,000 0 0 542,450 0 0 Lands Improvement and Native Lands Acquisition Aot, 1894, — Debentures matured 30th September, 1908, renewed as per contra 400,000 0 0 Charges and Expenses, authorised by " The New Zealand Loans Act, 1908," in respect of loans raised under — Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act, 1900 .. .. ...... Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act, 1901 .. .. Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1903 Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1906 Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Aot, 1907 801 0 0 255 17 0 315 0 3 641 18 10 4,385 8 8 . 1,389 10 8 2,761 7 11 5,027 7 6 The Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1908 2,518 6 6 124,769 0 0 Balance at end of Year, — Cash in the Public Account Advances in the hands of Officers of the Government — In the Dominion .. .. In London Investment Account 223,211 13 8 13,654 4 8 14,139 14 2 30,497 16 0 130,000 0 0 383,709 9 8 152,562 18 10 Totals .. .. .. .. .. ■ .. £2,042,854 5 0 £4,061,417 11 1

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STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the PUBLIC WORKS HUTT RAILWAY AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT for the

1907-1908. RECEIPTS. 1908-1909. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 12,074 8 2 Balanoe at beginning of Year, — Cash in the Public Acoount 15,853 8 6 15,853 8 6 12,074 8 2 The Hutt Railway and Road Improvement Act, 1907, — Proceeds of Debentures issued Premium .. .: 50,000 0 0 69,300 0 0 266 0 0 69,566 0 0 Totals £62,074 8 2 £85,419 8 6 THE RAILWAYS IMPROVEMENTS AUTHO ISATION A ■T ACCOUNT £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 93,526 10 10 Balance at beginning of Year, — Cash in the Public Account 19,365 4 0 19,365 4 0 65,000 0 0 1,300 0 0 The Government Railways Act, 1908, — Proceeds of Scrip and Debentures issued Premiums received 145,100 0 0 30 0 0 145,130 0 0 66,300 0 0 Totals .. £159,826 10 10 £164,495 4 0 THE WAI AKA BRAN H RAILWA £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Balance at beginning of Year, — Cash in the Public Account Advances in the hands of Officers of the Government— In London 11,415 18 6 1,975 8 8 The Waikaka Branch Railway Act, 1905, — Proceeds of £53,476 3-per-oent. Debentures issued 13,391 7 2 50,000 0 0 Totals £50,000 0 0 £13,391 7 2 STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the WELLIN' TON-MANA- £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. The Wellington and Manawatu Railway Purchase Act, 1908, — Debentures issued for Acquisition of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway .. Premium received thereon 1,000,000 0 0 2,500 0 0 1,002,500 0 0 Interest recovered from Company under section 6 of " The Wellington-Manawatu Railway Purchase Act, 1908 " .. .. .. 5,369 17 3 Total £1,007,869 17 3 STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the CHE' TOT ESTA 1 'E ACCOUN 1 £ s. d. 42,895 10 3 Balanoe at beginning of Year, — Cash in Public Account £ s. d. 48,314 5 7 £ s. d. 48,314 5 7 14,291 5 10 Reoeipts under " The Land Act, 1908," — Rents from Lands 13,492 17 7 Other Receipts,— Interest on Securities held by Investment Account 487 2 5 £57,186 16 1 Totals £62,294 5 7

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FUND for the Year ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1908. Year ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1908.

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1907-1908. EXPENDITURE. 1908-1909. £ s. d. 46,220 19 8 Annual Appropriation,— Vote 129—Hutt Railway and Road Improvement £ s. d. £ s. d. 66,407 16 11 The Hutt Railway and Road Improvement Aot, 1907,— Charges and expenses authorised by " The New Zealand Loans Act, 1908 " 109 10 0 13,853 8 6 Balance at end of Year, — Cash in the Public Account 18,902 1 7 Totals £62,074 8 2 £85,419 8 6 Eor the Year endi 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1908. £ a. d. 140,052 16 4 £ s. d. £ a. d. 141,534 1 6 Vote 130 —Railways Improvements 408 10 6 The Government Railways Aot, 1908, — Charges and Expenses authorised by "The New Zealand Loans Act, 1908 " 14 19 4 19,365 4 0 Balance at end of Year, — Cash in the Publio Account 22,946 3 2 Totals £139,826 10 10 £164,495 4 0 .CCOUNT foi the Year ended 31st Maroh, 1909, compared with the Finanoial Year ended 31st [arch, 1908. £ s. d. 36,608 12 10 Expenditure under the Act £ s. d. £ s. d. 13,391 7 2 11,415 18 6 Balanoe at end of Year, — Cash in the Publio Account ;. Advanoes in the hands of Officers of the Government — In London 1,975 8 8 13,391 7 2 £50,000 0 0 Totals £13,391 7 2 ATU RAIL "AY PURCHASE ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31st March, 1909. £ s. d. The Wellington and Manawatu Railway Purohase Act, 1908, — Payment to Company for Purohase.of Railway Interest, 7th December, 1908, to 27th February, 1909.. Railway stores taken over from Company Charges and Expenses of raising £1,000,000 loan £ s. d. 915,000 0 0 3,594 10 5 15,164 10 0 1,250 0 0 £ s. d. 935,009 0 5 32,869 15 6 Improvements, additions, and alterations after acquisition Balance at end of Year, — Cash in the Publio Aocount 39,991 1 4 Total £1,007,869 17 3 [or the Year endei 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1908. £ s. d. 8,866 2 6 6 8 0 Interest Surveys, Roading, &c. £ s. d. 8,866 2 6 15 0 2 £ s. d. 8,872 10 6 8,881 2 8 48,314 5 7 Balanoe at end of Year,— Cash in the Public Account Investment Account 6,413 2 11 47,000 0 0 53,413 2 11 Totals £57,186 16 1 £62,294 5 7

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STATEMENT showing the NET ISSUES from the PUBLIC WORKS FUND for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Sums voted under "The Appropriation Act, 1908."

O Issued. Voted. Amount Unissued. Issued IN Excess. Expenditure. Credits. Net Expenditure. Advances. Total. 93 Class XXVII. —Public Works, Departmental :— Public Works, Departmental £ s. d. 25,321 17 0 £ s. d 809 17 2 £ s. d. 24,511 19 10 £ s. d. £ s. d. 24,511 19 10 £ s. d. 26,671 0 0 £ s. d. 2,159 0 2 £ s. d. Total Class XXVII .. 25,321 17 0 809 17 2 24,511 19 10 24,511 19 10 26,671 0 0 2,159 0 2 94 95 Class XXVIII.— Railways :— Railway-construction Additions to Open Lines 776,114 16 9 426,197 4 3 62,993 15 10 36,525 6 6 713,121 0 11 389,671 17 9 3,669 14 0 716,790 14 11 389,671 17 9 900,000 0 0 385,000 0 0 183,209 5 1 4,671*17 9 Total Class XXVIII.. .. .. 1,202,312 1 0 99,519 2 4 1,102,792 18 8 3,669 14 0 1,106,462 12 8 1,285,000 0 0 183,209 5 1 4,671 17 9 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 Glass XXIX. —Public Buildings (including Purchase of Properties, Sites, Furniture, Fittings, and Fencing; Rebuilding and Additions and Alterations to Buildings and Furniture; also Watersupply, Drainage, &c.): — General Judicial Postal and Telegraph Customs Agricultural Mental Hospitals Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Publio Health School Buildings 49,155 12 10 37,342 18 8 63,203 9 3 2,509 10 3 5,543 9 0 15,446 3 4 11,152 11 11 4,406 14 7 102,396 9 2 4,484 14 6 131 15 6 940 17 6 2 6 8 0 12 6 150 0 0 44,670 18 4 37,211 3 2 62,262 11 9 2,507 3 7 5,542 16 6 15,296 3 4 11,152 11 11 4,402 4 7 102,339 14 9 44,670 18 4 37,211 3 2 62,262 11 9 2,507 3 7 5,542 16 6 15,296 3 4 11,152 11 11 4,402 4 7 102,345 11 5 55,400 0 0 45,995 0 0 67,520 0 0 2,450 0 0 10,000 0 0 18,000 0 0 18,400 0 0 5,000 0 0 102,500 0 0 10,729 1 8 8,783 16 10 5,257 8 3 57' 3 7 4,457 3 6 2,703 16 8 7,247 8 1 597 15 5 154 8 7 4* 10 0 56 14 5 5*16 8 Total Class XXIX .. 291,156 19 0 5,771 11 1 285,385 7 11 5 16 8 285,391 4 7 325,265 0 0 39,930 19 0 57 3 7 105 106 107 Class XXX. — Lighthouses, Harbour- works, and Harbour-defences :— Lighthouses Harbour-works Harbour-defences 7,481 0 7 4,442 5 7 7,297 6 4 7,481 0 7 4,439 5 7 7,296 19 11 7,481 0 7 4,439 5 7 7,296 19 11 5,000 0 0 6,615 0 0 7,500 0 0 2,481 0 7 3' 0 0 0 6 5 2,175 14 5 203 0 1 Total Class XXX .. 19,220 12 6 3 6 5 19,217 6 1 19,217 6 1 19,115 0 0 2,378 14 6 2,481 0 7 Class XXXI. — Tourist and Health Resorts (including Sites, Furniture, Fittings, &c.): — Tourist and Health Resorts 24,788 17 0 : 35,830 0 0 108 24,237 15 0 327 4 10 23,910 10 2 878 6 10 11,041 3 0 Total Class XXXI .. 24,237 15 0 327 4 10 23,910 10 2 878 6 10 24,788 17 0 35,830 0 0 11,041 3 0

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STATEMENT showing the NET ISSUES from the PUBLIC WORKS FUND, &c.— continued.

IH O Expenditure. Issued. Voted. Amount Unissued. Issued in Excess. Credits. Net Expenditure. Advances. Total. Class XXXII. —Immigration :— Department of Immigration £ s. d. 35,020 19 8 £ s. d. 19,944 9 3 £ s. d. 15,076 10 5 £ s. d. £ s. d. 15,076 10 5 15,076 10 5 £ s. d. 10,000 0 0 £ s. d. £ s. d. 5,076 10 5 109 Total Class XXXII 35,020 19 8 19,944 9 3 15,076 10 5 •• 10,000 0 0 5,076 10 5 110 111 112 113 114 Class XXXIII. —Construction, Maintenance, and Supervision op Roads, Bridges, and other Public Works :— Roads, Departmental Roads, &o. Back-blocks Roads, &c. Tourist Roads, &c. Roads and other Works on Goldfields and Mineral Lands 24,168 12 6 247,226 16 8 187,780 3 4 18,691 4 8 1,402 12 11 50,428 2 3 3,822 11 10 40 0 0 22,765 19 7 196,798 14 5 183,957 11 6 18,651 4 8 23 13 3 16,154 11 2 7,134 1 2 1,278 12 1 22,789 12 10 212,953 5 7 191,091 12 8 19,929 16 9 24,275 0 0 283,606 0 0 250,000 0 0 30,194 0 0 1,485 7 2 70,652 14 5 58,908 7 4 10,264 3 3 / 47,374 6 3 525,241 3 5 47,374 6 3 834 12 8 48,208 18 11 , 48,550 0 0 341 1 1 Total Class XXXIII.. 55,693 7 0 469,547 16 5 636,625 0 0 25,425 10 4 494,973 6 9 141,651 13 3 Class XXXIV. —Development oe Goldfields :— Development of Goldfields 115 33,079 9 10 220 6 3 32,859 3 7 32,859 3 7 36,100 0 0 3,240 16 5 Total Class XXXIV .. 33,079 9 10 220 6 3 32,859 3 7 32,859 3 7 36,100 0 0 3,240 16 5 Class XXXV. —Purchase of Native Lands :— Purchase of Native Lands 116 3,040 19 5 3,040 19 5 942 5 0 2,098 14 3 2,098 14 5 4,900 0 0 2,801 5 7 Total Class XXXV .. 942 5 0 2,098 14 5 2,098 14 5 4,900 0 0 2,801 5 7 Class XXXVI. —Telegraph Extension :— Telegraph Extension 117 178,628 9 6 15,595 15 4 163,032 14 2 163,032 14 2 175,000 0 0 11,967 5 10 Total Class XXXVI 178,628 9 6 15,595 15 4 163,032 14 2 163,032 14 2 175,000 0 0 11,967 5 10 Class XXXVII. —Rates on Native Lands :— Rates on Native Lands 118 27 1 0 27 1 0 27 1 0 850 0 0 822 19 0 Total Class XXXVII 27 1 0 27 1 0 27 1 0 850 0 0 822 19 0 Class XXXVIII. —Contingent Defence: — Contingent Defence 119 10,915 11 4 150 0 0 10,765 11 4 10,765 11 4 20,000 0 0 9,234 8 8 Total Glass XXXVIII 10,915 11 4 150 0 0 10,765 11 4 10,765 11 4 20,000 0 0 9,234 8 8 120 121 122 Class XXXIX. —Lands Improvement :— Improved-farm Settlements Lands, Miscellaneous Irrigation and Water-supply 2,721 14 9 15,639 10 2 1,968 4 6 778 4 8 7 10 6 1 15 8 1,943 10 1 15,631 19 8 1,966 8 10 105 19 0 412 9 2 2,049 9 1 16,044 8 10 1,966 8 10 4,950 0 0 12,200 0 0 5,000 0 0 2,900 10 11 3,844* 8 10 3,033*11 2 Total Class XXXIX.. 20,329 9 5 787 10 10 19,541 18 7 518 8 2 20,060 6 9 22,150 0 0 5,934 2 1 3,844 8 10 Unauthorised :— Services not provided for 2,823 9 10 2,312 15 5 510 14 5 510 14 5 510 14 5 Total Unauthorised 2,823 9 10 2,312 15 5 510 14 5 510 14 5 510 14 5

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STATEMENT showing the NET ISSUES from the PUBLIC WORKS FUND, &c.— continued.

Issued. Voted. Amount Unissued. Issued in Excess. Expenditure. Credits. Net Experditure. Advances. Total. SUMMARY. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ ■ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Class XXVII.— Public Works, Departmental V „ XXVIII.— Railways XXIX.— Public Buildings „ XXX. —Lighthouses, Harbour - works, and Harbour-defences „ XXXI. —Tourist and Health Resorts (including Sites, Furniture, Fittings, &c.) ,, XXXII. —Immigration „ XXXIII. —Construction and Maintenance and Supervision of Roads, Bridges, and other Public Works „ XXXIV.— Development of Goldfields .. ,, XXXV. —Purchase of Native Lands .. „ XXXVI.— Telegraph Extension „ XXXVII. —Rates on Native Lands „ XXXVIII.— Contingent Defence ,, XXXIX. —Lands Improvement Unauthorised. —Services not provided for .. 25,321 17 0 1,202,312 1 0 291,156 19 0 19,220 12 6 24,237 15 0 35,020 19 8 809 17 2 99,519 2 4 5,771 11 1 3 6 5 327 4 10 19,944 9 3 24,511 19 10 1,102,792 18 8 285,385 7 11 19,217 6 1 23,910 10 2 15,076 10 5 3,66914 0 5 16 8 878 6 10 24,511 19 10 1,106,462 12 8 285,391 4 7 19,217 6 1 24,788 17 0 15,076 10 5 26,671 0 0 1,285,000 0 0 325,265 0 0 19,115 0 0 35,830 0 0 10,000 0 0 2,159 0 2 183,209 5 1 39,930 19 0 2,378 14 6 11,041 3 0 4,67i 17 9 57 3 7 2,481 0 7 5,076* 10 5 525,241 3 5 33,079 9 10 3,040 19 5 178,628 9 6 27 1 0 10,915 11 4 20,329 9 5 2,823 9 10 55,693 7 0 220 6 3 942 5 0 15,595 15 4 469,547 16 5 32,859 3 7 2,098 14 5 163,032 14 2 27 1 0 10,765 11 4 19,541 18 7 510 14 5 25,425 10 4 494,973 6 9 32,859 3 7 2,098 14 5 163,032 14 2 27 1 0 10,765 11 4 20,060 6 9 510 14 5 636,625 0 0 36,100 0 0 4,900 0 0 175,000 0 0 850 0 0 20,000 0 0 22,150 0 0 141,651 13 3 3,240 16 5 2,801 5 7 11,967 5 10 822 19 0 9,234 8 8 5,934 2 1 150 0 0 787 10 10 2,312 15 5 518* 8 2 3,844* 8 10 510 14 5 Total Public Works Fund 2,371,355 17 11 202,077 10 11 2,169,278 7 0 30,497 16 0 12,199,776 3 0 2,597,506 0 0 414,371 12 7 16,641 15

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STATEMENT of the UNAUTHORISED EXPENDITURE of the PUBLIC WORKS FUND for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909.

STATEMENT of the ADVANCES of the PUBLIC WORKS FUND OUTSTANDING on the 31st March, 1909, showing the SERVICES for which they were issued.

£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Public Works Fund. FOR SERVICES NOT PROVIDED FOB. Public Works Department: — Public Buildings: Erection of Legislative Council Chamber— Wages 135 14 5 Tourist and Health Resorts Department: — Purchase of Sections 1 to 8 (both inclusive) and Sections 18 and 19, Block XXXVIII, Town of Queenstown, containing 2 acres 2 r. 21 p., together with stone and wooden buildings thereon 375 0 0 510 14 5 Total, services not provided for 510 14 5 FOR SERVICES IN EXCESS OF VOTES. Advances. Final Charges. Total. Class XXVIII. Railways,— £ s. d. Vote 95—Additions to Open Lines .. 4,67117 9 Class XXIX. Public Buildings,— Vote 99—Customs .. .. .. 57 3 7 Class XXX. Lighthouses, Harbour Works, and Harbour Defences, — Vote 105—Lighthouses .. .. 2,481 0 7 Class XXXII. Immigration,— Vote 109—Immigration .. .. 5,076 10 5 Class XXIX. Lands Improvement,— Vote 121—Lands, Miscellaneous .. 3,43119 8 4,671 17 9 57 3 7 2,481 0 7 5,076 10 5 412 9 2 3,844 8 10 £15,718 12 0 412 9 2 16,131 1 2 Total Public Works Fund £16,641 15 7

£ s. d. Public Works Fund— Class XXVIII. Railways,— Vote 94—Railway Construction .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3,669 14 0 Class XXIX. Publio Buildings,— Vote 104—Sohool Buildings .. .. .. .. .. .. ,, .. 5 16 8 Class XXXI. Tourist and Health Resorts, — Vote 108—Tourist and Health Resorts .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 878 6 10 Class XXXIII. Construction, Maintenance, and Supervision of Roads, Bridges, and other Public Works, — Vote 110—Roads, Departmental .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 23 13 3 Vote 111—Roads, &o. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 16,154 11 2 Vote 112—Back-blocks Roads, &c. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7,134 1 2 Vote 113 -Tourist Roads, &o. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,278 12 1 Vote 114—Roads and other Works on Goldfields and Mineral Lands .. .. .. 834 12 8 Class XXXIX. Lands Improvement,— Vote 120—Improved-farm Settlements .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 105 19 0 Vote 121—Lands, Miscellaneous .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 412 9 2 Total Public Works Fund Advances outstanding .. .. £30,497 16 0

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STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the LAND FOR SETTLEMENTS

1907-1908. RECEIPTS. 1908-1909. £ s. d. Balance at beginning of Year, — Cash in the Publio Acoount .. .. .. Advances in the hands of Offioers of the Government — In London In the Dominion Investment Aooount £ s. d. £ s. d. 249,320 4 4 89,645 17 11 80,000 0 0 1,415 8 1 1,001 6 4 400,000 0 0 492,062 12 4 400,000 0 0 729,320 4 4 390,690 0 0 2,924 0 0 415,600 0 0 The Land for Settlements Aot, 1908,— Proceeds of scrip and debentures issued Premiums received Debentures matured 1st February, 1908, renewed Debentures matured 1st August, 1908, renewed Debentures matured 1st January, 1909, renewed 566,020 0 0 226 0 0 200 0 0 172,600 0 0 75,075 0 0 814,121 0 0 809,214 0 0 131 0 0 1,032 0 0 Reoeipts on account of capital value of land under " The Land Aot, 1908," — Section 191 Section 177 2,467 18 0 12,162 6 6 14,630 4 6 1,163 0 0 Receipts on acoount of oapital value of land under section 69 of " The Land for Settlements Act, 1908 " .. 2,417 2 2 230,357 4 11 Receipts derived from Estates, — Rents, &o. 237,831 8 3 Other Reoeipts,— Interest on Securities held by the Land for Settlements Investment Aocount 12,792 0 1 13,814 0 5 Recoveries, — Kauroo Hill Kurow Estate .. .. .. .. Otekaike Plunket Estate Selwyn Estate Tautari Wangapeka Estate 8 8 6 *2 4 2 8,247 19 6 17 2 214 16 0 150 0 0 i5 1 6 278 8 9 8,536 3 11 382 1 8 606 19 9 6 0 0 Credits in reduotion, — Aorangi Bickerstaffe Fencourt Heretaunga Lyndon No. 2 Windle .. 0 5 0 40 13 0 20 0 0 6 8 6 632 19 9 47 6 6 1,784,883 11 1 Carried forward 1,582,437 17 9

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ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1908.

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'-1908. -. EXPENDITURE £ s. d. 3,879 15 6 2,487 1 8 Annual Appropriations,— Vote 126—Land for Settlements Expenses Vote 127—Workers' Dwellings Expenses £ s. d. £ s. d. £ a. d. 2,399 9 2 6,851 18 4 £ s. d. 9,251 7 6 6,366 17 2 Acquirement of Estates, — Incidental Expenses. 0 18 0 12 4 0 55 9 3 3 18 0 58 5 6 2 19 6 6 16 5 6 18 4 21 2 8 32 12 2 0 2 0 949 4 0 6 15 0 1,053 11 1 6 15 0 2 19 6 4 3 1 1,763 14 3 8 10 0 2,940 16 4 14 0 0 11 8 4 8 0 601 3 9 1 11 0 0 0 3 2 4 10 21 4 11 239 19 1 3 5 4 8 15 3 705 2 0 44 17 8 37 1 6 837 12 11 4 2 6 Total. Name of Estate. Purchase-money. Total. 0 18 0 12 4. 0 55 9 3 3 18 0 58 5 6 2 19 6 6 16 5 6 18 4 21 2 8 32 12 2 0 2 0 14,676 15 10 6 15 0 40,208 11 1 6 15 0 2 19 6 4 3 1 123,015 10 5 8 10 0 2,940 16 4 14 0 0 11 8 4 8 0 601 3 9 1 11 0 0 0 3 2 4 10 21 4 11 239 19 1 3 5 4 8 15 3 705 2 0 44 17 8 37 1 6 837 12 11 4 2 6 27,815 7 7 2 11 0 271 10 9 0 10 6 51 12 0 2 13 0 0 10 6 160 7 7 5 18 0 37 9 2 13 12 0 503 5 8 7 16 8 0 15 0 1 11 3 95 11 4 11 9 0 2,595 15 0 96 13 3 866 3 11 2 15 0 0 8 8 1,382 15 7 149 11 0 36 18 6 W 14 11 1,497 12 10 43 2 3 137 12 4 2 14 6 2 18 0 2 17 0 1,391 19 3 2 8 4 44,999 15 3 Airedale Albury Annan Ardgowan Argyll J Ashley Gorge Barnego Beaumont Bickerstaffe Blind River Braco Braeburn (Wilkie and Page) Cadman .. .. Garrington (Booth, W. H., Public Trustee) Carroll .. .. .. Chamberlain Cradock Oulverden (Trustee late J. Craoroft-Wilson) Duncan Dyer Earnsoleugh Eccleston Eccleston No. 2 Edendale Elderslie Elsthorpe Epuni Fencourt Flaxbourne Forestgate Glenham Greenfield Hall-Jones Hatuma Hawtrey Hekeao .. .. Heretaunga Hetana Highbank .. Hikawera Horsley Downs Huinga Kaimahi Kanakanaia Kapua Kapuatohe Karapiro Kauroo Hill (Teschmaker, E. J., T., C. de S., H. J., andC. M.) .. Kereta Kinlooh Kitchener Kohika Kumeroa Kurow Langdale Lawry Lindsay Longbush Loughnan Lynoh's Lyndon No. 1 Lyndon No. 2 Maerewhenua Mahora Mahupuku Makareao Manga-a-toro Mangapouri Mangatahi Mangawhata Mangawhero Marawiti Matamata Maytown Mead 13,727 11 10 39,155 0 0 121,251 16 2 114 3 8 17 2 11 1 14 0 5 16 3 12 9 0 2 0 82 14 9 1 10 6 41 12 9 64 1 1 114 3 8 17 2 11 1 14 0 5 16 3 12 9 0 2 0 82 14 9 1 10 6 41 12 9 64 1 1 85 1 5 2,620 13 5 30 0 0 2 18 6 89 10 5 41 12 10 2,518 14 11 841 10 5 0 4 6 13 4 3 3 13 10 1 10 0 2 13 6 10 0 17 0 1,139 6 3 126 2 8 3 18 0 9,687 2 8 82,581 7 10 507 0 0 18,457 15 1 133,804 16 6 630 16 10 0 5 0 6 17 10 2 0 8 1 19 6 82 0 0 123 3 8 2 18 10 230 4 0 238 6 6 2 18 10 134,435 13 4 0 5 0 6 17 10 2 0 8 1 19 6 82 0 0 123 3 8 2 18 10 230 4 0 238 6 6 2 18 10 4 4 0 13 0 5 5 8 0 11 0 411 12 9 108 5 7 247 0 0 2 5 3 30 19 6 213 15 6 7 8 1 "2 6 6 78 13 10 0 12 6 5 9 6 4 4 0 13 0 5 5 8 0 11 0 411 12 9 108 5 7 247 0 0 2 5 3 30 19 6 213 15 6 7 8 1 2 6 6 78 13 10 0 12 6 5 9 6 105 7 10 14 12 5 5 17 0 201,096 11 4 Carried forward 307,939 4 6 12,223 19 0 320,163 3 6 9,251 7 6

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STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the LAND FOR SETTLEMENTS

1907-1908. RECEIPTS. 1908-1909. £ s. "d. 1,784,883 11 1 -Brought forward £ s. d. £ s. d 1,582,437 17 9 y' i i 1,784,883 11 1 Carried forward 1,582,437 17 9

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1907-1908. EXPENDITURE. 1908-1909. £ s. d. 201,096 11 4 Brought forward £ s. d. 307,939 4 6 £ s. d. 12,223 19 0 £ s. d. 320,163 3 6 £ s. d. 9,251 7 6 Total. 72 14 7 113 12 9 279 9 3 146 4 1 3 9 5 97 11 2 12 0 6 *2 14 6 2 18 3 "l 15 0 0 7 6 0 10 98,141 12 11 2 12 6 0 5 0 i'lO 0 9 3 4 40,379 4 11 85 11 7 143 1 7 0 10 0 *6 18 0 38,995 19 10 Acquirement of Estates— continued. Name of Estate. Meadowbank (J. Wither) Melling Merrivale ... Methuen Mills Morice (H. White) Normandale Northbank Ohakea Okauia Omaka Opouriao Orakipaoa Otaio Otarakaro Otekaike (Beoeiver of Land Revenue, Dunedin, purchase of Crown land) Papaka Pareora Pareora No. 2 Patoa Pawaho Pitt .. .. .. •• Poerua Plumer Plunket Prescot Pomahaka Pouparae Pourerere Punaroa Puhipuhi Puhuka Puketapu Rainford Rakatairi Rangiatea Raumati Rapuwai Raureka Rautawiri Rawiri Rewi Richmond Brook Ringway .. .. • • • • «• Roimata Ro'sebrook Rosewill Selwyn Spotswood Starborough Steward Tablelands Takitu Tamai Tarawahi Taumata Tautari Tawaha Teanaraki Te Arai Teasdale Te Mata (B. Chambers) Tokarahi Tomoana Totara Waari Waddington Waiapi Waikakahi Waimana Waimarie Waipapa Walker Wangapeka.. Wharenui Whitehall .. Wigan Wilford Willows Windsor Park Windsor Park No. 2.. Windle Purchase-money. 15,544 18 3 196 9 10 15,940 0 0 Incidental Expenses. 170 IS 4 58 9 10 11 9 8 188 5 8 15 8 1 6 3 6 12 14 6 19 10 0 8 18 2 27 12 3 8 6 11 5 8 6 0 10 9 1,557 15 11 0 13 6 1 11 0 4 0 9 2 16 6 50 16 6 8 10 0 105 14 4 34 11 5 672 4 10 0 7 7 2 13 11 4 8 2 11 13 0 4 7 0 4 13 0 7 0 0 15 0 17 15 7 4 10 6 5 18 4 5,397 1 5 2 16 0 5 6 0 15 0 61 10 11 48 18 1 22 3 1 8 5 7 0 2 6 13 0 692 11 11 361 18 2 84 4 6 321 17 10 845 7 10 1 14-1T 15 0 20 5 3 5 13 0 74 4 9 2,940 8 5 9 13 11 6 0 0 3,769 16 0 678 17 8 31 9 0 2 17 0 Total. 15,715 13 7 58 9 10 11 9 8 188 5 8 15 8 1 202 13 4 12 14 6 19 10 0 8 18 2 27 12 3 8 6 11 5 8 6 0 10 9 17,497 15 11 0 13 6 1 11 0 4 0 9 2 16 6 50 16 6 8 10 0 105 14 4 34 11 5 672 4 10 0 7 7 2 13 11 4 8 2 11 13 0 4 7 0 4 13 0 7 0 0 15 0 17 15 7 4 10 6 5 18 4 5,397 1 5 2 16 0 5 6 0 15 0 61 10 11 48 18 1 22 3 1 8 5 7 0 2 6 13 0 692 11 11 361 18 2 84 4 6 321 17 10 845 7 10 1 14 0 15 0 20 5 3 5 13 0 74 4 9 2,940 8 5 9 13 11 6 0 0 3,769 16 0 678 17 8 40 15 8 2 17 0 14,133 1 11 42 19 8 25 9 0 383 1 6 1,692 18 7 3 4 0 3 17 6 5,446 9 8 0 4 6 0 8 0 50 1 6 16 2 0 16,791 3 8 29,146 18 0 348 0 7 114,196 0 9 80 6 5 1,750 13 5 2 6 6 0 13 6 196 1 1 98 13 5 4 6 2 - 9 6 8 282 3 6 34 12 2 21 1 10 2 0 0 41 19 7 1,251 10 4 4 13 2 13 14 9 6 15 7 281 16 9 10 1 0 7 7 6 5 4 0 0 6 0 4 8 5 3 11 6 282 3 6 34 12 2 21 1 10 2 0 0 41 19 7 1,251 10 4 4 13 2 13 14 9 6 15 7 281 16 9 10 1 0 7 7 6 5 4 0 0 6 0 4 8 5 3 11 6 *7 5 0 20,399 19 2 1,293 3 0 16,775 10 7 4 15 3 95 6 8 92 12 6 1 12 6 1 12 6 2,803 9 8 339,629 19 3 32,615 1 2 372,245 0 5 372,245 0 5 605,490 7 2 Carried forward 381,496 7 11 611,857 4 4

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STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the LAND FOR SETTLEMENTS

1907-1908. RECEIPTS. 1908-1909. £ s. d. 1,784,883 11 1 £ s. d. £ s. d. 1,582,437 17 9 Brought forward Totals .. £1,582,437 17 9! £1,784,883 11 1

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ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1908— continued.

1907-1908. EXPENDITURE. 1908-1909. £ s. d. 611,857 4 4 Brought forward £ s. d. £ s. d. 381,496 7 11 266,800* 0 0 The Land for Settlements Aot, 1908, — Debentures redeemed— Matured 1st August, 1908 Matured 1st February, 1908 Matured 1st April, 1908 Matured 1st January, 1909 Debentures renewed— Matured 1st January, 1909, as per contra Matured 1st February, 1908, as per contra Matured 1st August, 1908, as per oontra 58,050 0 0 5,500 0 0 250,000 0 0 40,975 0 0 148,800* 0 0 75,075 0 0 200 0 0 172,600 0 0 415,600 0 0 The Land for Settlements Aot, 1908,— Charges and Expenses,— On issue of Debentures On renewal of Debentures .. .. On redemption of Debentures .. .. .. ..... 602,400 0 0 956 6 11 15 18 4 865 14 6 208 4 8 488 16 10 232 6 1 929 7 7 1,837 19 9 The Land for Settlements Act, 1908, — Interest on advances Interest recouped to Consolidated Fund in respect of Debentures issued .. 292 16 6 215,535 4 3 209,060 14 8 54,465 0 0 Sinking Fund £1 per cent, on amount issued 57,963 1 7 89,645 17 11 1,001 6 4 1,415 8 1 400,000 0 0 Balanoe at end of Year, — Cash in the Publio Aooount Advances in the hands of Offioers of the Government— In the Dominion In London Investment Aooount 20,504 2 0 1,816 2 4 301,500 15 7 323,820 19 11 492,062 12 4 Totals SI,784,883 11 1 £1,582,437 17 9

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STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the MAORI LAND SETTLEMENT

STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the CONVERSION

1907-1908. RECEIPTS. 1908909. £ s. d, 95,687 7 0 Balance at beginning of Year, — Cash in the Public Aooount .. .. .. .. Advances in the hands of Officers of the Government— In the Dominion £ s. d. 4,299 5 3 £ s. d. 886 17 7 28 17 2 4,328 2 5 96,574 4 7 Amount received in respeot of Survey Liens .. .. .. 67 7 9 Amount received on account of Shares of Purchase-money of Rangitoto-Tuhua No. 58 Blook 1,789 14 5 50,000 0 0 The Maori Land Settlement Aot Amendment Aot, 1907, — Proceeds of Debentures issued £146,574 4 7 Totals £6,185 4 7

£ s. d. 266 8 8 Balanoe at beginning of Year, — In the hands of Stook AgentsCash In the hands of the High Commissioner — 3iJ-per-cent. Stock for sale £ s. d. 188 9 11 50,000 0 0 £ s. d. 50,188 9 11 £ s. d. 102,000 0 0 102,266 8 8 97,179 13 7 Less oash overdrawn .. .. .. 30,074 4 8 20,114 5 3 5,086 15 1 288,000 0 0 340,676 10 0 5,000 0 0 3J-per-cent. Inscribed Stock, — Issued for redemption of Debentures Issued for conversion of Debentures.. Issued for expenses of conversion 1,226,828 0 0 12,900 0 0 1,239,728 0 0 633,676 10 0 i 106 5 0 Premium reoeived on sale of 3J-per-cent. Stock • • y' Totals £638,869 10 1 £1,259,842 5 3

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ACT ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1908.

ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1908.

1907-1908. EXPENDITURE. 1908-1909. £ s. d. 2,574 9 0 Vote 128 —Maori Land Settlement Expenses £ s. ,d. £ s. d. 832 6 2 139,671 13 2 Acquirement of Land 615 7 1 4,299 5 3 28 17 2 Balance at end of Year, — Cash in the Public Acoount Advances in the hands of officers of the Government— In the Dominion 4,645 0 3 92 11 1 4,737 11 4 4,328 2 5 Totals £146,574 4 7 £6,185 4 7

£ s. d. Amount converted. £ Rate. Premium. £ s. d. £ s. d. 201,412 10 0 32,415 0 0 18,889 0 0 Debentures converted into 3§-per-cent. In- cc scribed Stock, — Immigration and Public Works Loan Act, 1870 Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Aot, 1900 Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1901 Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act, 1904 Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1905 Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act, 1908 Land for Settlements Consolidation Act, 1900.. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Purchase Act, 1908 1 300,000 25,000 2,800 onverted. £ 300,000 25,000 2,800 420,000 250,000 205,000 9,09 son Kate. £ 1( 1< 1( 1( 1( 1( £ 102. 102 101 i. rre .02. L02 L01 :02 .02 .02 C £ 6,000 500 28 emiu £ 6,0 5 8,4 5,0 4,1 OA O am. 000 500 28 400 000 100 09S I 7,210 0 0 80,750 0 0 420,000 250,000 102 102 8,400 5,000 205,000 102 4,100 340,676 10 0 1,202,800 24,028 1, ,202,800 24,0 028 1,226,828 0 0 1,226,828 0 0 266,100 0 0 m Debentures redeemed • 12,500 0 0 70 15 0 8,454 15 0 394 14 10 1,206 5 11 2,062 10 0 3,512 10 0 3,945 10 11 376 12 10 2,073 3 1 8 8 0 Expenses Aooount, — Brokerage and Commission Discount Stamp Duty .. .. Rent and Offioe Expenses Interest Law Costs .. .. .. v .. 22,626 10 9 11,978 14 10 Dr. 30,074 4 8 Balance at end of Year, — Cash in the Public Account Advances in the hands of Stook Agents— Gash In the hands of High Commissioner— 3J-per-oent. Stock for sale 9,943 12 11 188 9 11 444 1 7 50,000 0 0 10,387 14 6 20,114 5 3 Totals £638,869 10 1 £1,259,842 5 8

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STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the LOANS TO LOCAL BODIES

1907-1908. RECEIPTS. 1908-1909. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 397 0 8 Balance at beginning of Year, — Cash in the Publio Aocount 11,271 0 5 397 0 8 The Looal Bodies' Loans Aot, 1908, — Proceeds of Debentures issued Debentures matured 1st January, 1909, renewed 250,000 0 0 790,000 0 0 185,000 0 0 185,000 0 0 1,040,000 0 0 The Government Loans to Looal Bodies Act, 1886, — Debentures due 1st September, 1907, renewed under " The New Zealand Loans Aot, 1904" 250,300 0 0 178 11 7 71 12 3 Repayments under sections 64 and 72 of " The Looal Bodies' Loans Aot, 1908," — Counties — Clifton Clutha Kairanga Levels Masterton Pahiatua .. .. ... Stratford Wairarapa South 14 8 11 23 6 11 100 0 0 109 7 2 63 16 1 9i 7 7 324 5 1 Road Boards— Manganui 529 0 6 152 5 9 Boroughs— Carterton Whangarei 35 12 4 182 9 1 818 2 3 a y' \ N Carried forward 436,515 2 11 1,051,800 0 11

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ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1908.

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1907-19QS. EXPENDITURE. F, £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Grants under "The Looal Bodies' Loans Act, 1908,"— Counties — Akitio Amuri Bruoe Castlepoint Clifton Collingwood Cook Dannevirke Egmont Eketahuna .. ■ • Eltham Featherston Geraldine Grey Hawke's Bay Hobson Horowhenua Hutt Inangahua Kaikoura Kairanga Kawhia Kiwitea Mackenzie Manawatu Masterton Ohinemuri Opotiki Oroua Pahiatua Patangata Patea Piako Pohangina Raglan Rangitikei Southland Stratford Taranaki Tauranga Waiapu Waikato Waimarino Waipa Waipawa Wairarapa South Wairoa Waitomo Weber Westland Whangarei Woodville 2,4,00 0 0 1,600 0 0 1,950 0 0 6,000 0 0 3,100 0 0 5,000 0 0 850 0 0 800 0 0 1,330 0 0 1,959 0 0 6,000 0 0 2,910 0 0 400 0 0 585 0 0 4,500 0 0 200 0 0 4,000 0 0 3,500 0 0 1,000 0 0 2,000 0 0 399 0 0 2,750 0 0 4,500 0 0 1,650 0 0 1,850 0 0 2,500 0 0 4,950 0 0 1,500 0 0 5,000 0 0 225 0 0 300 0 0 2,319 0 0 1,000 0 0 800 0 0 2,000 0 0 1,150 0 0 6,000 0 0 350 0 0 1,400 0 0 2,225 0 0 2,000 0 0 211 0 0 2,000 0 0 3,624 0 0 1,570 0 0 5,500 0 0 400 0 0 1,600 0 0 1,650 0 0 6,000 0 0 6,000 0 0 3,000 0 0 1,115 0 0 3,650 0 0 4,670 0 0 400 0 0 4,100 0 0 2,500 0 0 3,000 0 0 500 0 0 837 0 0 3,100 0 0 3,250 0 0 1,000 0 0 500 0 0 400 0 0 3,100 0 0 2,500 0 0 100 0 0 2,425 0 0 2,000 0 0 3,375 0 0 2,000 0 0 553 0 0 101,697 0 0 512 0 0 2,500 0 0 250 0 0 1,500 0 0 1,900 0 0 76,547 0 0 City Council — Christohurch 5,500 0 0 3,000 0 0 380 0 0 Boroughs— Akaroa Alexandra • • •• Birkenhead .. »• Campbelltown Carterton Cromwell • • • • Dannevirke Eketahuna Eltham Feilding Foxton ... Greymouth Hamilton Hokitika Kaiapoi Kumara Levin Lyttelton Maori Hill New Plymouth Onslow Petone Pioton Stratford Taihape Te Aroha Waihi Westport Woodville 1,200 0 0 700 0 0 3,000 0 0 2,800 0 0 700 0 0 1,000 0 0 1,000 0 0 600 0 0 2,000 0 0 1,000 0 0 1,500 0 0 2,500 0 0 6,800 0 0 2,800 0 0 600 0 0 2,449 0 0 2,000 0 0 5,000 0 0 1,000 0 0 48,085 0 0 1,800 0 0 4,400 0 0 10,000 0 0 360 0 0 500 0 0 1,750 0 0 700 0 0 350 0 0 4,000 0 0 2,000 0 0 1,025 0 0 3,000 0 0 2,000 0 0 1,500 0 0 2,000 0 0 1,500 0 0 26,729 0 0 Carried forward 155,882 0 0 106,276 0 0

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STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the LOANS TO LOCAL BODIES

1907-1908. RECEIPTS. 1908-1909, £ s. d. 436,515 2 11 Brought forward £ s. d. £ s. d. 1,051,800 0 11 r \ y' Totals .. £1,051,800 0 11 £436,515 2 11

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ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1908— continued.

£ s. d. 106,276 0 0 £ s. d. £ s. d. 155,882 0 0 Brought forward 1,000 0 0 150 0 0 2,000 0 0 825 0 0 264 0 0 920 0 0 80 0 0 2,980 0 0 Grants under "The Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1908 " — continued. Road Boards— Awatere Barrett Carrington Heatheote Hunua Howiok Township Huntly Kirikiriroa Manganui Mataongaonga Moa Omaka Papakura Parihaka Pukekohe East .. .. Pukekohe West Port Chevalier Ricoarton Turanga Upper Wangaehu Waikohu Waimate Waipipi Waitotara Momahaki Waitara West Waiwakaiho 1,000 0 0 500 0 0 825 0 0 500 0 0 1,000 0 0 3,000 0 0 300 0 0 1,960 0 0 3,000 0 0 100 0 0 1,350 0 0 2,000 0 0 21,029 0 0 800 0 0 770 0 0 251 0 0 250 0 0 2,000 0 0 2,000 0 0 175 0 0 1,500 0 0 1,100 0 0 50 0 0 2,426 0 0 500 0 0 100 0 0 97 0 0 14,744 0 0 300 0 0 1,300 0 0 200 0 0 Town Boards — Bull's Featherston Martinborough Ohakune Opotiki Otautau 300 0 0 800 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 1,700 0 0 200 0 0 2,000 0 0 River Board— Hutt 5,000 0 0 Drainage Boards— Eltham' Hautapu Hopelands Hunga Hunga Makerua Moutoa .. ' .. Pukekohe Sef ton-Ashley South Hautapu .. Sluggish River 800 0 0 2,500 0 0 250 0 0 5,000 0 0 400 0 0 3,000 0 0 3,000 0 0 3,000 0 0 1,100 0 0 225 0 0 8,525 0 0 2,000 0 0 850 0 0 300 0 0 8,400 0 0 Total Grants 192,136 0 0 38,524 2 6 Annual Appropriation,— Vote 131—Roads to open up Crown lands 54,712 13 8 The Looal Bodies' Loans Aot, 1908, — Debentures matured 1st January, 1909, renewed as per contra 790,000 0 0 250,300 0 0 The Government Loans to Local Bodies Act, 1886, — Debentures matured 1st September, 1907, renewed Amount transferred to Hauraki Plains Settlement Acoount under section 4 of " The Hauraki Plains Act, 1908 " .. 12,000 0 0 11,271 0 5 Balance at end of Year, — Cash in the Public Acoount Advances in hands of offioers of the Government— In the Dominion 2,406 9 10 2,951 7 3 544 17 5 Totals £436,515 2 11 £1,051,800 6 11

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STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the HAURAKI PLAINS

1907-1908. RECEIPTS. 1908-1909, £ s. d. Amount transferred from Loans to Local Bodies Account under olause 4 of " The Hauraki Plains Act, 1908 ".. £ s. d. £ s. d. 12,000 0 0 Total .. £12,000 0 0 STAT IMENT of the REOEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the GOVERNMENT DVANCES TO SETTLER! £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 240,000 0 0 The Government Advances to Settlers Act, 1908, — Debentures issued Premium on same 1,094,700 0 0 3,013 15 0 1,097,713 15 0 Debentures matured 5th June, 1908, renewed under "New Zealand Loans Act, 1904" .. Temporary advances obtained pending issue of Debentures 80,000 0 0 954,100 0 0 £2,131,813 15 0 | £240,000 0 0 Totals .. 'EMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the GOVERNMENT ADVANCES TO WORKER: STA' £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 95,000 0 0 The Government Advances to Settlers Act, 1908, — Debentures issued.. Temporary advanoes obtained pending issue of Debentures 73,500 0 0 150,000 0 0 Totals £95,000 0 0 £223,500' 0 0 STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the BAN OF NEW Z ALAND ACT £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 500,000 0 0 Balance at beginning of Year, — Investment Aocount 500,000 0 0 £500,000 0 0 Totals .. £500,000 0 0 STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and E: PENDITURE of the RESERV £ s. d. Balanoe at beginning of Year, — y' Investment Account .. .. .. .. .. The Public Revenues Act, 1908,— Proceeds of Debentures oreated £ s. d. £ s. d. 800,000 0 0 800,000 0 0 800,000 0 0 Securities purchased under authority of " The Public Revenues Aot, 1908," as per contra .. £1,600,000 0 0 Totals £800,000 0 0 STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the ew zeala: D CONSOL £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 10 1 1 478,225 0 0 Balance at beginning of Year, — Cash in Deposit Account .. Investment Account 74 1 1 478,375 0 0 478,449 1 1 478,235 1 1 Deposits inscribed .. 124 0 0 214 0 0 £478,449 1 1 Totals •• I £478,573 1 1

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SETTLEMENT ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31st March, 1909.

1907-1908. EXPENDITURE. 1908-1909. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 11,672 5 6 Expenditure under the Aot Balance at end of Year, — Cash in the Publio Aocount 327 14 6 Total £12,000 0 0 PFICE LOAN ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Finai icial Year ended 3: .st March, 1908. £ s. a. 240,000 0 0 Amount paid over to Government Advanoes to Settlers Offioe Aooount £ s. d. £ s. d. 1,051,813 15 0 The Government Advances to Settlers Aot, 1908, — Debentures matured 5th June, 1908, renewed as per contra 80,000 0 0 Temporary advances repaid 1,000,000 0 0 £240,000 0 0 Totals £2,131,813 15 0 ,OAN ACCO NT for the Year ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year en. led 31st March, 191 )8. £ s. d. 95,000 0 0 Amount paid over to Government Advanoes to Workers Office Account .. £ s. d. £ s. d. 123,500 0 0 Temporary advances repaid 100,000 0 0 £95,000 0 0 Totals £223,500 0 0 903, accou; T for the Year ended 31st March, 1909, oompared with the Financial Year em led 31st March, 1! 108. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 500,000 0 0 Balanoe at end of Year, — Investment Aocount— 75,000 preference shares issued by the Bank of New Zealand 500,000 0 0 £500,000 0 0 Totals £500,000 0 0 'UND ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31st March, 1909, oompared with the Financial Year ei ided 3lBt March, 1908. £ s. d. The Publio Revenues Act, 1908,— Purchase of Securities (face value, £863,876 17s. lid.) £ s. d. £ s. d. 800,000 0 0 800,000 0 0 Balanoe at end of Year, — Investment Account 800,000 0 0 £1,600,000 0 0 Totals £800,000 0 0 CCOUNT for the Year ended 81st March, 1909, compared with the Financial Year ended 31si March, 1908. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 74 1 1 478,375 0 0 Balance at end of Year, — Cash in Deposit Account .. Investment Acoount 8 11 478,565 0 0 478,573 1 1 478,449 1 1 Totals £478,449 1 1 £478,573 1

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STATEMENT showing the NET ISSUES from the WELLINGTON- HUTT RAILWAY AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Amount voted under "The Appropriation Act, 1908."

STATEMENT showing the NET ISSUES from the RAILWAYS IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Amount voted under "The Appropriation Act, 1908."

STATEMENT showing the NET ISSUES from the LAND FOE SETTLEMENTS ACCOUNT for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Amount voted under "The Appropriation Act, 1908."

* \ Issued. Voted. Amount Unissued. Issued in Excess. c Expenditure. Credits. Net Expenditure. Advances. Total. 130 Railways Improvements Account :- Railway Improvements £ s. d. 142,901 11 10 £ s. a. 1,367 10 4 £ s: d. 141,534 1 6 £ s. d. £ s. d. 141,534 1 6 £ s. d. 165,000 0 0 £ s. d. 23,465 18 6 £ s. d. Total 142,901 11 10 1,367 10 4 141,534 1 6 141,534 1 6 165,000 0 0 23,465 18 6

to Expenditure. Issued. Voted. Amount Unissued. Issued inExcess. Credits. ! Net Expenditure. Advances. Total. Wellington -Hutt Railway and Road Improvement Account: — Hutt Railway and Road Improvement £ s. d. 66,414 11 11 £ s. d. 6 15 0 £ s. d. 66,407 16 11 £ s. d. £ s. d. 66,407 16 11 £ s. d. 70,000 0 0 £ s. d. 3,592 3 1 £ s. d. 129 Total 66,414 11 11 j 6 15 0 66,407 16 11 66,407 16 11 70,000 0 0 3,592 3 1

. ! EH O Expenditure. Issued. Voted. Amount Unissued. Issued in Excess. Credits. Net Expenditure. Advances. Total. 126 Land for Settlements Account: — Land for Settlements Expenses Workers' Dwellings Expenses .. £ s. d. 2,399 9 2 6.851 18 4 £ s. d. £ s. d. 2,399 9 2 6,851 18 4 £ s. d. £ s. d. 2,399 9 2 6,851 18 4 £ s. d. 6,495 0 0 20,253 0 0 £ s. d. 4,095 10 10 13,401 1 8 £ s. d. ■• Total 9,251 7 6 i 9,251 7 6 I 9,251 7 6 26,748 0 0 17,496 12 6

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STATEMENT showing the NET ISSUES from the MAORI LAND SETTLEMENT ACT ACCOUNT for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Amount voted under "The Appropriation Act, 1908."

STATEMENT showing the NET ISSUES from the LOANS TO LOCAL BODIES ACCOUNT for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909, compared with the Amount voted under "The Appropriation Act, 1908."

a o i> Issued. Voted. Amount Unissued. Issued in Excess. Expenditure. Credits. Net Expenditure. Advanoes. Total. 128 i Maori Land Settlement Act Account :— Maori Land Settlement Expenses Total •■ £ s. d. 832 6 2 £ s. d. £ s. d. 832 6 2 832 6 2 £ s. d. £ s. d. ! 832 6 2 832 6 2 £ s. d. 837 0 0 837 0 0 £ s. d. £ s. d. 4 13 10 4 13 10 832 6 2 832 6 2 .. 837 0 0

it O Expenditure. Issued. Voted. Amount Unissued. Issued in Excess. Credits. Net Expenditure. Advances. Total. 131 Loans to Local Bodies Account :— Roads to open up Crown Lands Total £ s. d., 54,736 19 0 54,736 19 0 £ s. d. 24 5 4 £ s. d. 54,712 13 8 £ s. d. 544 17 5 £ s. d. 55,257 11 1 £ s. d. 50,000 0 0 £ s. d. £ s. d. 5,257 11 1 24 5 4 54,712 13 8 544 17 5 55,257 11 1 50,000 0 0 5,257 11 1

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STATEMENT of the UNAUTHORISED EXPENDITURE of the LOANS TO LOCAL BODIES ACCOUNT for the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909.

Loans to Local Bodies Account £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. FOR SERVICES IN EXCESS OF VOTES. Advances. Total. Final Charges. Vote 131 — Roads to open up Crown £ s. d. Lands .. .. .. .. 4,712 13 8 4.712 13 fi 544 17 5 5,257 11 1 5,257 11 1 4,712 13 8 544 17 5 4,712 13 a Total Loans to Local Bodies Account £5,257 11 1

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ACCOUNT of the RECEIPTS and DISBURSEMENTS of the SINKING

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RECEIPTS. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. ' THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN ACT, 1863 " :— Series 1914,— Contributions to Sinking Fund at 1 per cent., — On £266,300, one year to 15th January, 1909 Interest on Investments Investments realised— New Zealand 4-per-cent. Debentures Refunds of Income-tax— On Dividends derived from New Zealand Inscribed Stock 2,663 0 0 7,176 0 0 2,500 0 0 320 11 10 Balance on 31st March, 1908 188 12 6 £12,848 4 4 ; ' THE LOCAL BODIES' LOANS ACT, 1908 " :— Contributions to Sinking Fund, — To 1st September, 1908 To 1st March, 1909 23,971 13 6 24,700 16 2 Interest on Investments .. .. Investments realised, — Mortgages Balance on 31st March, 1908 48,672 9 8 24,689 5 11 1,700 0 0 592,183 9 3 £667,245 4 10 " THE CANTERBURY LOAN ORDINANCE, 1862 " :— Contributions to Sinking Fund at 1 per cent., — On £15,200, half year to 30th June, 1908 On £15,200, half year to 31st December, 1908 .. 76 0 0 76 0 0 Interest on Investments Interest on Daily Balances 152 0 0 821 19 -2 0 9 4 822 8 6 Investments realised— Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company 5-per-cent. Debentures matured .. Balance on 31st March, 1908 540 0 0 130 11 9 £1,645 0 3 THE WAR AND DEFENCE LOANS SINKING FUND ACCOUNT :— Contributions to Sinking Fund, 1st Apjcil, 1908, to 31st March, 1909 .. Interest on Investments Balance on 31st March, 1908 39,950 0 0 2,871 8 11 816 10 2 THE LAND FOR SETTLEMENTS LOANS SINKING FUND ACCOUNT :— Contributions to Sinking Fund, 1st April, 1908, to 31st March, 1909 Interest on Investments Balance on 31st March, 1908 Balance on 31st March, 1909 £43,637 19 1 57,963 1 7 3,939 13 0 1,025 5 9 991 19 8 £68,920 0 0

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FUNDS during the FINANCIAL YEAR ended 31st March, 1909.

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DISBURSEMENTS. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. " THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN ACT, 1863 " :— Series 1914 — Investments, — New Zealand 3J-per-oent. Stock,— £3,100 0 0 at 100 £2,200 0 0 at 99J £3,000 0 0 at 100 £2,750 0 0 at 98J £1,850 0 0 at 99 3,100 0 0 2,189 0 0 3,000 0 0 2,708 15 0 1,831 10 0 £12,900 0 0 12,829 5 0 Balance on 31st March, 1909 18 19 4 £12,848 4 4 "THE LOCAL BODIES' LOANS ACT, 1908":— Commission paid to Public Trust Office 137 16 7 Balance on 31st March, 1909 667,107 8 3 £667,245 4 10 " THE CANTEBBURY LOAN ORDINANCE, 1862 " :— Investments, — " Land for Settlements Consolidation Act, 1900," 4-per-cent. Debentures "Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Aot, 1903," 4-per-cent. Debentures 1,366 0 0 220 0 0 1,586 0 0 Balance on 31st March, 1909 59 0 3 £1,645 0 3 THE WAB AND DEFENCE LOANS SINKING FUND ACCOUNT :— Investments, 1st April, 1908, to 31st March, 1909,— " Land for Settlements Consolidation Act, 1900," 4-per-cent. Debentures.. " Land for Settlements Act, 1908," 4-per-cent. Debentures 1,500 0 0 41,250 0 0 42,750 0 0 887 19 1 Balance on 31st March, 1909 £43,637 19 1 THE LAND FOR SETTLEMENTS LOANS SINKING FUND ACCOUNT :— Investments, 1st April, 1908, to 31st March, 1909,— " Land for Settlements Consolidation Act, 1900," 4-per-cent. Debentures " Land for Settlements Aot, 1908," 4-per-cent. Debentures 2,000 0 0 61,920 0 0 63,920 0 0 £63,920 0 0

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STATEMENT showing the SECURITIES in which the SINKING FUNDS were held on the 31st March, 1909.

STATEMENT showing the AMOUNT of SINKING FUNDS ACCRUED to the 31st March, 1909, in respect of each LOAN.

£ s. d. New Zealand 5-per-cent. Debentures .. 3,470 0 0 New Zealand 4J-per-cent. Debentures .. 1,700 0 0 New Zealand 4-per-cent. Debentures .. 304,771 0 0 New Zealand 3J-per-cent. Debentures .. 2,310 0 0 New Zealand 4-per-cent. Inscribed Stock 129,754 19 6 New Zealand 3J-per-cent. Inscribed Stock 24,823 6 3 New Zealand 3-per-cent. Inscribed Stock 19,809 9 2 New South Wales 3-per-cent. Inscribed Stook .. .. .. .. 4,386 18 4 Victoria 3-per-cent. Inscribed Stock .. 1,429 4 1 Tasmania 3-per-cent. Inscribed Stock .. 6,645 15 1 Queensland 4-per-cent. Inscribed Stock 1,433 8 8 Straits Settlements 34-per-cent. Stock .. 4,902 12 6 India 34-per-oent. Stock .. .. 200 0 0 Cape of Good Hope 34-per-oent. Stock .. 1,500 0 0 Bank of New Zealand Guaranteed Stock, 4-per-oent. .. .. .. 4,800 0 0 County of Tauranga 5-per-cent. Debentures .. .. .. .. 60 0 0 £ s. d. Brought forward .. ..511,996 13 7 Borough of Brunner 6-per-cent. Debentures .. .. .. .. 990 0 0 Borough -of Palmerston North 4J-per-cent. Debentures .. .. 530 0 0 Borough of Patea 4f-per-cent. Debentures .. .. .. .. 420 0 0 Borough of Tauranga 5-per-cent. Debentures .. .. .. .. 200 0 0 Westport Harbour Board 4-per-cent. Debentures .. .. .. 660 0 0 Waimakariri - Ashley Water - supply Board 5-per cent. Debentures .. 320 0 0 515,116 13 7 Mortgages .. .. .. .. 6,300 0 0 Investments, Government Advances to Settlers Office .. .. ..289,734 18 8 Carried forward .. ..£511,996 13 7 Total .. .. £811,151 12 3

Investments (Nominal Value). Cash. Totals. Under Colonial Acts :— " New Zealand Loan Act, 1863 " "Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1908 " The War and Defence Loans The Land for Settlements Loans The Government Advances to Settlers Office £ s. d. 204,385 13 7 6,300 0 0 122,650 0 0 168,550 0 0 289,734 18 8 £ s. d. 18 19 4 667,107 8 3 887 19 1 £ s. d. 204,404 12 11 673,407 8 3 123,537 19 1 168,550 0 0 289,734 18 8 Under Acts or Ordinances of the late Provinces : — " Canterbury Loan Ordinance, 1862 " 19,531 0 0 59 0 3 19,590 0 3 £811,151 12 3 £668,073 6 11 £1,479,224 19 2

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The PUBLIC DEBT of NEW ZEALAND on 31st March, 1909.

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The PUBLIC DEBT of NEW ZEALAND on 31st March, 1909— continued.

Amount outstanding. Due Date. Sinking Funds. Indebtedness. Annual Charge. Remarks. .te. When payable. i Int. S.F. £ £ 63,849,954 £ 223,994 63,625,960 % % £ 2,425,614 Brought forward New Zealand Loans Aot, 1908— continued. - Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act,-) 1903 61,525 50 200 25,000 5,000 1,000 25,000 \ 1,000 198,215 200,000 12,900 12,500 299,800* 1 " 842,190 f 1 Jan., 1916 1 Jan., 1909 1 Feb., 1909 29 Deo., 1911 1 Jan., 1912 1 Jan., 1914 ■i 30 June, 1914 1 Jan., 1915 1 Jan., 1916 1 Feb., 1916 1 Jan., 1922 1 Jan., 1923 I. 1 Feb., 1924 •- 61,525 50 200 25,000 5,000 1,000 25,000 < 1,000 198,215 j 200,000 12,900 12,500 299,800 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2,153 1,000 200 40 1.000 40 7,929 8,000 516 500 11,992 1 Jan. and 1 July. 29 June and 29 Dec. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 30 June „ 31 Dec. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 1 Feb. „ 1 Aug. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 1 Feb. „ 1 Aug. ) Debentures not presented at ) due date. •• ■• *Loan may be paid off at any time after 1st February, 1909, on six months' notice being given. I I I Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Aot, 1904 J 566,700 1 Jan., 1912 566,700 I 4 22,668 1 Jan. „ 1 July. Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Act, ( 1905 1 Aid to Publio Works and Land Settlement Aot, -I 1906 Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, \ 1907 [ Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, \ 1908 ( 500,000 439,000 99,800 40,000 5,000 500,000 355,200 200,000 16,100 178,900 605,000 580,000 100,000 100,000 1 939,000 -1,000,000 i [ 1,000,000 j 1 July, 1916 ( 1 Jan., 1921 / 1 Jan., 1912 1 Dec, 1912 \ 1 Jan., 1917 1 Jan., 1922 I 1 Jan., 1922 / 1 Jan., 1922 ! 1 Jan., 1915 ] 1 Jan., 1922 ( 1 Jan., 1923 j 13 Nov., 1913 I 1 Aug., 1915 1 500,000 439,000 99,800 40,000 5,000 500,000 355, 200 200,000 16,100 | 178,900 605,000 580,000 100,000 100,000 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 20,000 17,560 3,992 1,600 200 17,500 14,208 7,000 644 7,156 24,200 20,300 4,000 4,000 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 1 June „ 1 Deo. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. 1 Jan. „ 1 July. Pending conversion into 3J per oent. stock. I [ 780,000 I 13 May „ 13 Nov. IFeb, „ .lAug. Public Revenues Act, 1908 (Reserve Fund Securities Act, 1907) 800,000 1 Aug., 1912 800,000 31 28,000 1 Feb. „ 1 Aug. Post and Telegraph Aot, 1908 200,000 1 July, 1915 200,000 3i 7,000 1 Jan. „ 1 July. Carried forward 69,977,844 223,994 69,753,850 2,659,012

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PUBLIO ACCOUNTS, 1908-1909.

The PUBLIC DEBT of NEW ZEALAND on 31st March, 1909— continued.

Authority : John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.—l9o9,

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Amount outstanding. Due Date. Sinking Funds Net Indebtedness. Annual Charge. Remarks. i ,te. Amount. When payable.. Int. S.F. Brought forward Public Works Act, 1908— £ £ 69,977,844 £ 223,994 £ 69,753,850 % % £ 2,659,012 Paeroa-Waihi Railway Act,'1903 .. ' 53,476 26,738 \ 80,214 (31 Mar., 1912 {30 Sept.,1912 1 May, 1915 1 May, 1911 I 80,214 3 2,406 31 Mar. and 30 Sept. Waikaka Branch Railway Act, 1905 Scenery Preservation Act, 1908 53,476 30,000 53,476 30,000 | 1,500 1 500 295,000 500,000 3 3i 4 3J 4 1,604 1,050 52 20 10,325 20,000 1 May „ 1 Nov. 1 May „ 1 Nov. 1 May „ 1 Nov. 1 May „ 1 Nov. State Fire Insuranoe Act, 1908 2,000 1 May, 1911 Wellington-Manawatu Railway Purchase Aot, J 1908 \ 295,000 500,000 I 795,000 1 1 Mar., 1916 1 Mar. „ 1 Sept. Pending conversion into 3J per cent, stock. Add Sinking Fund in respect of— The Government Loans to Local Bodies Acts The Government Advances to Settlers Office Aocount The War and Defence Loans The Land for Settlements Loans Investments in Securities included above on aooount New Zealand Consols Investment Acoount Investments in Seourities held under the Public Revenues Act, 1908 (Reserve Fund Securities Act, 1907) Bank of New Zealand Preference Shares held by Government 70,938,534 223,994 70,714,540 ! 673,407 289,735 123,538 168,550 377,765 800,000 500,000 Totals 70,938,534 3,156,989 2,932,995 67,781,545 2,694,469 Treasur bills amountini to £250,000 are not ini iluded.

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