D.—No. 9a,

RETURN SHOWING THE EXPENDITURE ON ROADS, ETC., IN THE NORTH ISLAND; TOGETHER WITH THE EXPENDITURE OUT OF MIDDLE ISLAND RAILWAY FUND ACCOUNT, UP TO 30th JUNE, 1872. (Return to an Order of the House of Representatives, dated 24th July, 1872.)

That there be laid upon the Table—" A Eeturn showing the Expenditure, up to 30th June last, out of the £400,000 authorized to be expended on Eoads, &c, in the North Island ; together with a Statement of the Expenditure up to the same date out of the Middle Island Eailway Eund Account."

(Mr. Gillies.)

WELLINGTON.

1872.