H.—39.

1876. NEW ZEALAND.

SUMS OF MONEY PAID TO THE PROPRIETORS OF THE "WAIKATO TIMES."

Beturn to an Order of the House of Representatives, dated the 27th day of July, 1876. " That there be laid upon the Table a Return of all sums of money paid from time to time to the proprietors of the Waikato Times newspaper during the year 1876, showing the date of each of such payments, and specifying the nature of the services rendered for which each of those payments was made."— (Mr. Sheehan.)

RETURN of all Sums of Money paid from time to time to the Proprietors of the Waikato Times Newspaper during the year 1876, showing the date of each of such Payments, and specifying the nature of the Services rendered for which each of those Payments was made.

* The amount originally claimed for this advertisement -was £136 10s.; but on the recommendation of the Government Printer, who considered the charge excessive, it was reduced to £66 3s. Treasury, James C. Gavin, Wellington, 11th August, 1876. Accountant to the Treasury. By Authority : Geoegb Didsbubt, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB76. Price 3d.]

Date of Payment. Nature of Service. Amount. 1876. 1 January ... 4 „ 16 June .3 July Printing Electoral Roll, Waipa Advertising " Stamp Act, 1875 " „ on account of Confiscated Lands „ List of objections to vote ... £ 8. 21 7 4 10 *66 3 16 2 d. 6 0 0 0 Total ... £108 2 0