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1899. NEW ZEALAN 1),

CHARITABLE AID (PERSONS IN RECEIPT OF), AND AMOUNTS PAID.

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated 4th August, 1899. Ordered, "That there be laid before this House a return showing—(l) The total number of persons in the colony on 31st March, 1899, in receipt of charitable aid; (2) the total amount paid by the various Boards {or the last complete week in the month of March, 1899; (3) the total amount paid during the twelve months ending 31st March, 1899."-(Mr. Tanneb.)

Return.

D. SOUTEK, Bth September, 1899. For Inspector of Hospitals. Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, not given; printing (1,375 copies), 16s. 6d.

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PL.) Total Number of Persons in the Colony on 31st Maroh, 1899, in Beoeipt of Charitable Aid. (2.) (3.) Total Amount paid by the various Total Amount paid during the Boards for the Last Complete Week in Twelve Months ending 31st March, the Month of March, 1899. 1899. 7,062. £ s. d. 1,387 10 10.* £ s. 93,070 15 d. 8. * This is the aotual amount paid nany of the Boards pay their accoun ratal amount paid during the year is ; during the last week in Maroh, 1899, but is not a fair average weekly cost, asis monthly or at other fixed periods. The average weekly expenditure on the 21,789 16s. 5d.