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Session 11. 1912. NEW ZEALAND.

MAKOHINE AND MAKATOTE VIADUCTS. COST OF ADVERTISING FOR TENDERS AND LOWEST TENDERS RECEIVED.

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated the 12th September, 1912. Ordered, " That there be laid before this House a return showiog— (1) If tenders were called for the erection of the Makohine and Makatote Viaducts, how much was spent in advertising them; and (2) the amount of the lowest tender received in each case." —(Mr. Campbell.)

ebtukn showing (1) the amount spent for advertising the makohine and makatote Viaducts, and (2) the Amount of the Lowest Tender received in each Case. Makohine Viaduct. £ (1.) Amount spent for advertising ... ... ... ... 59 (2.) Amount of lowest tender received ... ... ... ... 48,416 Makatote Viaduct. £ (1.) Amount spent for advertising ... ... ■•■ ... 24 (2.) Amount of lowest tender received ... ... ... ... 53,369 H. J. H. Blow, Under-Secretary. G. J. Clapham, Accountant. Public Works Office, Wellington, 26th September, 1912.

Approximate Cost o/ Paper. —Preparation, not given ; printing (1,400 copies), £1.

Authority : John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.—l9l2.

Price 3d.]