8.—12

1892. NEW ZEALAND.

APPLICATIONS MADE BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR LOANS (ANNUAL RETURN OF) UNDER "THE GOVERNMENT LOANS TO LOCAL BODIES ACT, 1886," FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1892.

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly in pursuance of Section 50 of " The Government Loans to Local Bodies Act, 1886."

Eetubn showing what Applications have been made by Local Authorities, and which of them have been granted or refused, also what Sums have been granted or advanced, and for what Eurposes, and the Names of such Authorities; what Sums have been borrowed or raised by the Treasurer; and what are the Outstanding Liabilities and the Assets.

List of Applications and Advances during Year ended 31st March, 1892.

Provisional!; Advai ices. Eesult Local Authority. applied for. . granted or refused. of Poll or Petition. New Loans. Loans of pre-j vious Years. Purposes of Loan. Bemarks. IOUNTY C UNCLES. £ £ £ 3ullcr .. 3ollingwood jook leraldine lawera 450 21000 12',000 5,000 400 130 G. .. P.G. .. P.G. .. G. .. G. .. R. .. No poll required Carried .. Carried .. 450 3,000 400 4,500 3,000 2,175 3,000 Argyle Water-race extension Ditto. Bridge at Paine's Ford, and East Takaka Road Kaiteratahi Bridge. Tolaga Bay Roaa. Water-races Waitohi Flat Waterrace. Eltham Road. Mangawhero Roaa. Opunake - Stratford Road Mountain Road Opunake - Stratford Road Eoads in Eltham Biding. Opunake- Stratford Eoad (Waimate Eiaing). Ditto (Ngaire Eiaing) Main county roaa .. Under section 22 of tho Act. Uncompleted. Uncompleted. Not in compliance with terms of Act. Ditto. 120 30 R. .. R. .. 1,800 550 Under section 22 of the Act. Jorowhenua "500 No poll required 250 G. .. slanawatu 1,750 1,750 5,000 Three roaas, ana bridge over Orua Eiver. Construction of eight roads. Tiraumea Valley Road. G. .. Carriea .. ?ahiatua 6,000 G. .. 5,750 250 Carried forward 28,380 20,525 11,350