8.—7.

Appropriations for Scenery Preservation Account.

SCENERY PRESERVATION ACCOUNT.

Minister of Lands.

138

±o\jw — a. Salaries. Other Charges. Total. Vote 125.—Scenery Preservation £ 325 £ 17 ,275 ,950 TOTAL 325 ,950 17 ,275 Item. 1908-9. SCENERY PRESERVATION. 1908-9. Total number of officers .. 2 £ £ VOTE No. 125. Salaries — Inspector Secretary to Board (also Clerk, Lands Department, £290) 300 25 325 2 3 Other Charges incidental to — Administration of reserves and historic spots (including fencing and other works) Compensation, Ac, in connection with lands taken under " The Scenery Preservation Act, 1908" ... Compensation for Native lands taken for scenery purposes (including historic spots) Compensation for lands acquired along the Wanganui River 500 5,000 4 1,000 5 8,000 150 6 7 Expenses of Boards Subsidy £1 for £1 towards purchase of the Riccarton Bush as a scenic public reserve Surveys, valuations, and incidental expenses 8 1,500 800 Total—Vote No. 125 ... 16 ,950 17 ,275 NEKY PEESEEVATION ACCOUNT £1 275