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1877. NEW ZEALAND.

COST OF RAILWAY CARRIAGES (RETURN SHOWING THE).

Laid upon the Table by the Hon. Mr. Ormond, with the leave of the House.

Statement showing the Eelative Cost of Eailwat Caubiaoes delivered in the Colony from England, as compared with the amount paid by the Provincial G-overnment of Otago to Messrs. Pindlay and Co., Dunedin, for such Carriages manufactured by them. Price paid to Messrs. Findlay and Co. for 4-wheel first-class cross-seated carriages, by £ s. d. the Provincial Government of Otago, each ... ... ... ... ... 386 4 7 New Zealand railways: Cost erected at principal ports —first-class 1-wheel stock, each 336 0 0 By Authority: Geoege Didsbuey, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB77.