B—7 [Pt. I]

DETAILS OF ESTIMATES FOE THE

STAMP DUTIES DEPARTMENT— continued

(a) Balance of order not supplied prior to 31st March, 1947, and included in estimate for 1947-48. (b) Includes urgent repairs to Land Transfer Registers. (c) Transfers due to retirement aid death of officers. (d) Includes expenses incurred b/ officers transferred for relieving duties.

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VOTE —STAMP DUTIES —continued 1947-48. 1946-47. Subdivision No. I—Stamp Duties —continued Voted. Expended. Other Charges for and incidental to —ctd. Refund of stamp duty on declaration of trust £ £ 18 £ 18 20,458 18,824 1 14,231 Total —Subdivision No. I 86,157 72,699 65,102 Subdivision No. II—Land and Deeds Registry (Number of officers : 1947-48,142 ; 1946-47, 134) Salaries — Other Salaries 142 (£125 to £1,000) 70,641 ; | | i I 56,445 j 53,429 Other Charges for and incidental to — Department of Lands and Survey: Draughtsmen's work performed Fireproof fittings, shelving, &c. Office equipment, fittings, and requisites, &c. Office expenses Overtime and meal allowances Payments to the Post and Telegraph Department " Printing and stationery Eent Transfer and removal expenses Travelling expenses and allowances Contingencies 22,000 1,300 500 (6) 1,775 500 750 1,000 5,700 (c) 3,000 (d) 350 5 15,000 950 400 1,270 500 500 1,000 6,250 500 100 5 19,172 (a) 73 512 1,315 492 585 690 6,242 350 105 36,880 26,475 29,536 Total —Subdivision No. II 107,521 82,920 82,965 TOTAL .. 193,678 155,619 148,067