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Return of the Cost of Commissions appointed between the 30th June, 1877, and the 30th June, 1898— continued.

The foregoing return has been compiled from information furnished by the various departments. Hugh Pollen, Under-Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office, Wellington.

Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, not given ; printing (1,375 copies), £5 2s. 6d.

Authority: John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.— 3899,

Price 6d.]

Subject and Date of Commission. Cost. . Remarks. & s. d. To inquire into and report on certain suggestions and request as to deviation of Timaru Breakwater, 30th June, 1894 Inquiry into the administration of charitable aid in Christchurch, ■] 2th November, 1894 Commissioner to inquire into the working of the tariff of Customs and excise duties for the year 1895, 26th January, 1895 Inquiry into cause of failure of water-supply at fire, Auckland Lunatic Asylum, 17th April, 1895 Inquiry into the management of the Christchurch Hospital, 13th May, 1895 Inquiry into charges against Assistant Chief Inspector of Stock (W. A. Scaife), and Stock Inspectors A. Ironside and D. Kerr, 9th December, 1895 Inquiry re Horowhenua Block, 13th February, 1896 ... Inquiry into charges against the Government Printer (S. Costall), 13th March, 1896 Inquiry into the management of Ashburn Hall Private Asylum, 13th March, 1896 To inquire into accident at Brunner Mine, 24th April, 1896 Inquiry into complaint by Thomas Johnston, Flag Swamp, as to the action of A. Park, Government Veterinarian, 7th May, 1896 Eepresentation Commission, 20th July, 1896 For purposes of " The Naval and Military Claims Settlement and Extinguishment Act, 1896," 29th January, 1897 Inquiry into the management of the HomB for the Aged Needy, Wellington, 12th April, 1897 Private Benefit Societies' Commission, 3rd May, 1897 For purposes of " The Naval and Military Claims Settlement and Extinguishment Act, 1896/' 10th May, 1897 Commissioner for New Zealand at Queensland Exhibition, 1st June, 1897 Inquiry into charges against Inspector J. Emerson, Napier, 4th November, 1897 Kauri-gum Commission, 27th December, 1897 Inquiry into the administration, efficiency, and control of Police Force, 4th February, 1898 Inquiry into charges against Inspector of Stock D. Kerr by Inspector of Stock W. Miller, 31st May, 1898 114 15 2 1,396 17 8 12 8 0 465 1 0 1,266 19 5 339 7 10 111 19 7 812 19 6 56 2 4 Expenses borne by Timaru Harbour Board. 722 1 5 40 10 6 550 0 0 788 18 5 To 30th June, 1898, only. The total cost is £1,092 17s. 8d. to date. 1,066 17 7 50 5 8 404 0 0 4,116 2 8 8 6 1 Total ... £98,914 9 10