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1895. NEW ZEALAND

OTAGO CENTRAL RAILWAY (RETURN OF EXPENDITURE ON AND OF APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURE ON OTHER RAILWAYS, FOR 1894-95).

Laid upon the Table by the Hon. Mr Seddon, with the Leave of the House.

Ebtuen showing the Expenditure on the Otago Central Eailway for the Year ended 31st March, 1895, and from the Ist April, 1894, to 30th June, 1895, also Amounts appropriated and expended on other Eailways. Statement showing Expenditure on the Otago Central Eailway for the Year ended 31st March, 1895. Out of vote for —• £ Construction 28,131 Permanent-way 1,966 Land-claims, &c. ) „__ Works on open lines) 30,487 Liabilities on 31st March, 1895 13,769 £44,256 G. J Clapham, Accountant. Public Works Office, 22nd July, 1895. H. J H. Blow, Under-Secretary

Statement showing Expenditure on the Otago Central Eailway for Period Ist April, 1894 to 30th June, 1895. Out of vote for— g Construction 38,768* Permanent-way 1,966 Land-claims, &c. ) _ „ ._ Additions to open linesj ° 46,381 Liabilities on 30th June, 1895 15 329 £61 710 G. J Clapham, Accountant. Public Works Office, 22nd July, 1895. H. J H. Blow, Under-Secretary * This includes estimated amount for May-June co-operative payments: vouchers not yet to hand.

Statement showing Amount appropriated and expended on Construction of Railways, as under, during the Financial Year 1894-95. Amount Amount appropriated. expended. £ £ Eketahuna-Woodville 40,000 25 849 Otago Central 45,000 28,131 Catlin's Eiver 10 000 6,863 Seaward Bush .. 15,000 8,476 G J Clapham, Accountant. Public Works Office, 22nd July 1895. H. J H. Blow, Under-Secretary Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not given; printing, (1,200 copies), 18a.

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