8.—7 [Pt. ll].

SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES, 1941-42.

STATE FORESTS ACCOUNT.

(a) The deceased officer was due to retire on superannuation in January, 1942, and an ex gratia payment in lieu of the usual retiring leave of three months on full pay is to be made to the deceased officer's widow. (b) Provision for payment of grants to officers and others who submit useful suggestions or inventions, with the object of stimulating the submission of suggestions and inventions which will improve the efficient operation of the Service.

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Salaries. Other Charges. Total. VOTE—STATE FOREST SERVICE— £ £ £ Subdivision I.—Salaries and General Administration .. .. .. 140 140 GROSS Total .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 140 140 Credits-in-aid NET TOTAL .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 140 140 VOTE—STATE FOREST SERVICE. £ £ £ Subdivision No. I —Salaries and General Administration. \ ■ , Charges for and incidental to — Ex gratia payment to the widow of the late Ranger T. Weir in lieu of three months' retiring leave on full pay .. (a) 90 Grants to officers and others for suggestions and inventions (b) 50 Total —Subdivision No. 1 .. .. .. 140 Gross Total .. .. .. .. .. 140 Credits-in-aid NET TOTAL 140