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Mr. E. T. L. Spidy, Superintendent of Workshops, and Mr. P. E. Angus, Assistant Chief Mechanical Engineer, have certified that the rolling-stock, machinery, and tools have been maintained in good working-order during the year. Mr. F. C. Widdop, Chief Engineer, has certified that the track, structures, buildings, and appliances have been maintained in good order during the year. Mr. G. W. Wyles, Signal and Electrical Engineer, has certified that all signalling and power installations and apparatus have been maintained in good order and condition during the year. Mr. E. J. Guiness, Comptroller of Stores, has certified that the value of stores, material, and plant (purchased under Eailway vote) on hand at 31st March, 1931, at the various stores, depots, and sawmills amounted to £956,858 17s. 4d., as against £1,033,310 15s. 10d. on 31st March, 1930 ; and that the whole of the stock is in good order, has been systematically inspected, and is value for the amount stated,

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