YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH, 1940.

MARINE DEPARTMENT—continued.

REMARKS. (a) The overexpenditure is due to the fact that an extensive overhaul of H.M.B. " Endeavour " was not provided for. (b) Previously charged to " Contingencies." (c) Assistance to Sumner Life-boat Association. (d) More transfers than usual due to reorganization of staff. (e) Number of officers, 16. Travelling-allowances, £92 ; motor-car allowance, £60 ; motor-car hire, £4 ; rail and boat fares, £50. (f) Office-cleaning, £6 ; purchase and engraving war medals, £4 ; transfer of office, £3 : total, £13. 6

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