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1899. NEW ZEALAND.

FIRE-INSURANCE PREMIUMS (AMOUNT OF) PAID BY OR ON BEHALF OF BORROWERS UNDER THE ADVANCES TO SETTLERS ACT.

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated the 18th August, 1899. Ordered, " That there be laid before this House a return showing the amount of premiums paid for fireinsurance by or on behalf of borrowers under the Advances to Settlers Act, and the total amount paid by the underwriters on acoount of the destruction of properties thus insured."—(Mr. Hogg.)

Total amount of premiums paid for fire-insurance by or on behalf of borrowers under the Government Advances to Settlers Act for four years ending 31st March, 1899 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... £8,921 7s. 3d. Total amount paid by the underwriters on account of the destruction of properties thus insured for four years ending 31st March, 1899 ... ... £6,522 2s. 6d. John McGowan, Government Advances to Settlers Office, Superintendent. Wellington, 24th August, 1899.' Approximate Cost of Paper— Preparation, not given; printing (1,378 copies), 15s.

By Authority: John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB99. Price 3d.]