B.—lA.

CLASS X.—MINISTER OF MINES- continued.

74

Appropriations for Consolidated Fund Services.

Item. 18. i6-87. MISCELLANEOUS SEEVICES— continued. 19 20 21 22 VOTE No. 53— continued. Aids to prospectiug and rewards for mineral discoveries To give effect to resolution of House of Representatives on claim of F. D. Eich and others, for compensation towards cost of opening Shag Point Coal Mine Remission of railway charges on carriage of quartz, Te Aroha to Auckland Bonus on 200 tons copper at £5 per ton, no bonus to be paid on a lesser quantity for shipment than 50 tons Geological surveys, field-work, &c, explorations Expenditure incurred in affording relief, aid, and assistance lo the sufferers by ihe Tarawera disaster Gratuity to Joseph McBae Contingencies 2,000 3,000 125 1,000 COO 2:; 21 25 2G 2,000 150 1,800 Total—Vote No. 53 ... 34,201 TOTAL CLASS X. £4 |,104