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1903. NEW ZEALAND.

VISIT OF DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK (RETURN SHOWING IN DETAIL THE EXPENSES CONNECTED WITH THE).

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated the 10th July, 1901. Ordered, "That there be laid before this House a return showing in detail the expenditure by the Government in connection with the visit to New Zealand of His Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and York."—(Mr. Monk.)

Eetubn showing the Expenses connected with the Visit of Their Eoyal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cobnwall and Yobk. £ s. d. £ s. d. Grant to His Excellency the Governor in reimbursement of expenses incurred by him ... ... ... 2,250 0 0 Grant to the Mayor of Christchurch in reimbursement of expenses incurred by him ... ... ... 247 2 10 Grant to Ministers and their Secretaries in reimbursement of expenses incurred by them ... ... ... 361 19 6 Expenses connected with the renovation, furnishing, alterations, rent, &c, of residences placed at the disposal of the Government for the use of guests,— Auckland .. ... ... £109 17 8 Christchurch... ... ... 181 4 11 Dunedin ... ... ... 350 18 6 642 1 1 Eeviews and massing troops, veterans, and cadets at various centres, with freights, passages, and incidental expenses connected therewith ... ... ... 32,517 6 5 Miscellaneous entertainments, including Commissioners' salaries and expenses, also expenses of invited guests from Australia and elsewhere, Press representatives ... 27,458 16 7 Eailway Department, for carriage of troops, cadets, veterans, Maoris, &c. ... ... ... ... 13,722 19 6 Street decorations, arches, platforms, and safeguards ... 10,541 0 10 Police protection, freights, passages, &c. ... ... 2,386 910 90,127 16 7 Less recoveries from sale of material, fittings, &c. ... ... 1,196 10 7 £88,931 6 0 Eobeet J. Collins, Assistant Secretary to the Treasury. Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not given; printing (1,425 copies), 18s. 6d.

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