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payments made to the Panama New Zealand and Australian Steam Company, on account of the Panama Service, and the share of the subsidy due by the Government of New South AVales on account of it, for the months of July, August, and September last, and to request you to be good enough to cause the sum now due, amounting to nine thousand one hundred and sixty-six pounds thirteen shillings and fourpence, to be remitted to the Government of New Zealand. 1 have also to request to be informed in what manner your Government proposes to make the payments for which New South AVales will be liable, as they become due in each succeeding month. I have, Ac, The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, New South Wales. E. W. Staffobd. Panama New Zealand and Australian Steam Service. The following payments have been made on account of this Service: — £ s. d. July ... ' ■ ... ... ... ... 9,166 13 4 August ... ... ... ... ... 4,583 6 8 September ... ... ... ... ... 4,583 6 8 2) 18,333 6 8 £9,166 13 4

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