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XV. TOTAL PAYMENTS BY DEPARTMENT. Diagram illustrating Total Payments made by Department of Imperial Government Supplies yearly from its Inception to 31st March, 1921.

XVI. SCHEDULE OF PRICES PAID FOR PRODUCE, ETC., DURING THE TERM OF THE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASE.

F.o.b. Prices per Pound. Description. From 3rd March, 1915, to 19th Ootober, 1916. From 20lh October, 1916, to 30th June, 1920. Wethers — First quality, 72 lb. and under First quality, over 72 lb. and up to 85 lb. First quality, over 85 lb. and up to 98 lb. (subject to special approval by Inspector) Second quality d. 4* 4i 4 d. 5! 5* 4| 41 5£ Ewes — First quality, 72 lb. and under .. .. First quality, over 72 lb. and up to 85 lb. Second quality 4 3f 3| Lamb— Specially prime and Canterbury quality, 42 lb. and under First quality, 42 lb. and under First quality, over 42 lb. .. Second quality 5f 5* 51 51 6| 6| 61 BeefPrime ox Second and heifer .. .. Boning in quarters Cow, prime Cow, second Boneless ... .. 4| 4| 4 H 4 5 5 41 54 Mutton — Legs Shoulders Loins Haunches .. 5£ 4| 5 6f 51 51 5f