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such large dimensions, so that the fullest measure of efficiency might be obtained; also, in as far as the policy of the Department-is concerned, it lias endeavoured on all occasions, when appealed to, to cheerfully render advice and assistance upon the many problems which have had to be faced day after day, so as to allow of their being disposed of in an equitable and businesslike manner, having a proper regard to all the interests involved. It affords me the greatest pleasure to bear tribute to the loyal co-operation and cheerful assistance which has at all times been rendered by the whole of the staff, to which I particularly ascribe any success which may have been achieved. To my first assistant, Mr. F. H. Taylor (whose services were made available by Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Limited), and to Mr. D. Rutherford, A.R.A.N.Z., Chief Accountant (transferred for the purpose from the General Post Office), I am specially indebted for the unceasing interest displayed in carrying out their duties. I am also greatly indebted to the Controller and Auditor-General for the completeness of the arrangements made for a continuous audit of the accounts, and to the Secretary of the Post and Telegraph Department and the UnderSecretary of the Lands and Survey Department for having placed a number of officers at my disposal at much inconvenience to themselves. I have, &c, Robt. Triggs, Controller. The Hon. the Minister in Charge, Department of Imperial Government Supplies, Wellington.