8.—7.

CLASS X.—MINES AND LANDS DEPARTMENT

64

Appropriations for Consolidated Fund Services.

Salaries. Other Charges. Total. ote 53.—Miues Department ... £ 1,780 £ 1,780 £ ,, 54.—Geological and Meteorological ... 2,140 535 2,675 „ 55.—Stock Branch 9,025 19,567 28,592 ,, 56. —Miscellaneous 13,540 13,540 TOTAL OF CLASS X. ... j 12,915 12,945 33,642 46,587

!tem. 1890-91. UNDER THE MINISTER OF MINES. 1890-91. Total number of otlicers ,,, 7 VOTE No. 53. Mines Depabtment— Salaries — Head Office —■ Inspecting Engineer 3 Inspectors of Mines, 1 at £300, 2 at £250 Clerk Clerk Cadet 500 S00 275 230 100 Less contribution from Crown Lands Vote 1,905 125 Total—Vote No. 53 1,780 I8uo-yi. Total number of oilicers ... 10 VOTE No. 51. Geological and Meteojiolookjal Department— Salaries — Analyst Clerk aud Curator, Meteorological Observer and Statistical Clerk Assistant Geologist "Weather Reporter, and Examiner of Masters aud Mates Draftsman Museum Assistant and Librarian Keld AssistantMessenger and Keeper 400 350 325 350 220 210 210 125 | Less contribution from Marine Vote ... 2,190 50 2,140