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Table III.—Number of Pensions granted since the Act came into Operation; and Number of Deaths, Certificates cancelled, Pensions lapsed and in Force at End of each Year.

Beturn showing Cost of Administration of " The Old-age Pensions Act, 1898," for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1900. Salaries— £ s. d. £ s. d. Begistrar ... ... ... 100 0 0 Deputy Begistrars ... ... ... 150 0 0 250 0 0 Other Charges— Clerical assistance ... ... 1,124 3 3 Contribution to Post Office ... ... 465 18 9 Travelling expenses and Interpreters'fees ... 308 13 7 Sundries ... ... ... 211 12 5 ■ 2,110 8 0 Total ... ... ... £2,360 8 0 B. J. Collins, The Treasury, 15th June, 1900. Accountant to the Treasury.

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Year ended Number of Pensions granted. Number of Deaths of Pensioners. Number of Pension Certifi- ! cates cancelled. ] Number of Pensions lapsed. Number of Pensions in Force at End of Year. i 1st March, 1899 1900 7,487 4,699 38 786 6 65 6 7,443 11,285 Total 12,186 824 71 6