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1913. NEW ZEALAND.

PUBLIC BUILDINGS (PREMIUMS THAT WOULD HAVE HAD TO BE PAID FOR INSURANCE OF), AND VALUE OF BUILDINGS DESTROYED, DURING LAST TEN YEARS.

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated the 29th August, 1912. Ordered, -'That there be laid before this House a return showing—(J) The amount of premiums that would have had to bo paid to insure all publio buildings in the Dominion (including school buildings) for the last ten years; and (2) the total value of all public buildings (including schools) that have been destroyed by fire during the same period." ■(Mr. Myees.)

Return. 1. The amount of premiums that would have had to be paid to insure all public buildings in the Dominion (including school buildings) for the ten years ended 29th August, 1912 : The amount cannot be given, but would probably amount to £300,000. 2. The total value of all public buildings (including schools) that have been destroyed by fire during the same period : Approximately, £100,000. Chas. E. Bennett, Accountant. H. J. H. Blow, Under-Secretary. Public Works Department, Wellington, 31st July, 1913. Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation,.not given; printing {14,00 copies), 17s. ed.

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