B—7 [Ft. I]

YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH, 1949

PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNT— continued

307

1948-49. 1947-48. VOTE—SOIL CONSERVATION AND RIVERS CONTROL— continued Voted. Expended. Soil conservation reserves: acquisition and fencing Soil-conservation works Travelling-expenses and fees of Council £ 15,000 50,000 2,500 £ 25,000 50,000 2,000 £ 18,237 8,347 1,908 Total 505,750 459,500 326,914 AMOUNT REQUIRED FOR CURRENT YEAR 450,000 400,000 326,914