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YEAE ENDING 31 MARCH, 1941

PERMANENT CHARGES-continued.

REMARKS. (а) Judges on attaining the age of seventy-two years may retire on superannuation, calculated on length of service, up to two-thirds of salary at time of retirement. (б) In accordance with an agreement made between the Government and representatives of the Arawa Tribe with respect to ownership of lakes in the Arawa District, an annual payment of £6,000 is to be made to the Arawa District Trust Board, to be expended for the general benefit of members of the Arawa Tribe or their descendants. (c) The Act provides for the payment to the Tuwharetoa Trust Board an annual sum of £3,000 as well as 50 per cent, of all fees above the sum of £3,000 received for licenses issued for fishing or in respect of boats, &c., in Taupo waters during preceding financial year. (d) Official postage-stamps not exceeding total value of £2 per month may be issued to any member of Parliament and £1 per month to members of the Legislative Council.

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