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1902. NEW ZEALAND.

RAILWAY EMPLOYEES (RETURN SHOWING NUMBER AND WAGES OF).

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated the 10th July, 1902. Ordered, " That there be laid before this House a return showing,—(l.) Total of men employed by the Railway Department at Ist April, 1902. (2.) Total employees—(a) In Division 1; (b) in Division 1 who are permanent; (c) in Division 1 who are oasuals or temporary; (d) in Division 2 ; (c) in Division 2 who are permanent; (/) in Division 2 who are casuals or temporary. (3.) Total amount of wages paid in each separate class as above, showing separately the amount paid to casual and permanent hands in each class." —(Mr. Miliab.)

Return showing Number and Wages of Railway Employees at 1st April, 1902.

T. Ronayne, Head Office, Railway Department, 3rd September, 1902. General Manager. Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, not given; printing (1,200 copies). 17s.

By Authority: John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.—l9o2. Price 3d.]

Number. Pay. Total number of men employed by Railway Department at 1st April, £ s. d. 1902 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 8,126 3,117 18 11 Total employees— (a.) In Division 1 ... ... ... ... ... 1,344 514 2 8 (b.) In Division 1 (permanent) ... ... ... ... 1,296 491 13 8 (c.) In Division 1 (casual or temporary) ... ... ... 48 22 9 0 (d.) In Division 2 ... ... ... ... ...I 6,782 2,603 16 3 (e.) In Division 2 (permanent) ... ... ... ... j 4,480 1,678 18 0 (/.) In Division 2 (casual or temporary) ... ... ... 2,302 924 18 3