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1913. NEW ZEALAND

PUBLIC BUILDINGS (PARTICULARS OF EXPENDITURE ON) FROM 1907-8 TO 1911-12, IN WELLINGTON, AUCKLAND, CHRISTCHURCH, AND DUNEDIN, AND COMMITMENTS REGARDING ON 31st MARCH, 1912.

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated the 24th October, 19114. Ordered, "That there be laid before this House a return showing—(1) The total amount spent on public buildings from 31st March, 1907, to'31st March, 1912; (2) separate returns showing the amounts expended on public buildings in the Cities of Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin from 31st March, 1907, to 31st March, 1912; (3) the commitments regarding proposed expenditure on public buildings on 31st March, 1912."— (Mr. Wilkinson.)

Betukn. 1. The total amount spent on public buildings from 31st March, 1907, to 31st March, 1912 : — £1,463,471. 2. The amounts expended on public buildings in the Cities of Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin from 31st March, 1907, to 31st March, 1912: — Wellington ... ... ... .. ... £264,543 Auckland ... ... ... ... . £240,156 Christchurch ... ... ... ... £112,126 Dunedin ... ... ... ... ... £50,836 3. The commitments regarding proposed expenditure on public buildings on 31st March, 1912 :— £350,720. Chas. E. Bennett, Accountant. Public Works Office, Wellington, 21st April, 1913. Approximate Cost t>l Paper.— Preparation, not given ; printing (1,400 copies), £1.

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