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Sess. 11.—1887. NEW ZEALAND.

MILITARY TRAINING SCHOOL AT WELLINGTON (ANNUAL COST OF THE).

Return to an Order of the House af Representatives, dated the 6th December, 1887. Ordered, " That a return be laid on the table of the House showing the annual cost of the Military Training School at Wellington; the number of officers in Wellington who have availed themselves of its use; and also the number of officers outside of Wellington who have undergone a course of training at it." —(Mr. Wabd.)

Defence Depaetment (Militia and Volunteees). Eetuen showing the Cost of the Militaey Training School at Wellington, with the Number of Officers who have availed themselves of its Use, &c. £ s. d. Cost of Military Training School at Wellington from the 31st July, 1886, to the • 31st March, 1887 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 793 3 9 Ditto, from the Ist April, 1887, to the 30th November, 1887 ... ... ... 782 0 0 Number of officers in Wellington who have availed themselves of its use, 4. Number of officers from out-districts, 2.

Note. —210 officers passed the examination of the Board. Eleven were twice examined. Musketry instruction at all four cities conducted, and the course of the whole force supervised throughout the colony, and the musketry returns examined and checked. G. S. Whitmoee, 12th December, 1887. Maior-General.

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