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YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH, 1943.

STATE COAL-MINES ACCOUNT— continued.

REMARKS. (a) Includes purchases of land for housing and coal-mining purposes. (6) As small amount of expenditure came to charge during 1941-42, it is anticipated that a greater sum will be debited in 1942-43. (c) Six sections being acquired in Ohura for the erection of houses for miners. (d) Twelve months' expenditure has been estimated for an increase in wages provided. (e) Increased output anticipated and wages increase. (/) It is expected to place this colliery on a trading basis as from Ist October, 1942, development taking longer than anticipated. (g) Cost of garages exceeded original estimate. (h) More expenditure than was anticipated came to charge during the year. i (i) Provision for large purchases of coal other than State coal included. (j) Includes purchase of additional coal produced from North Island State Coal-mines. (k) It is proposed to erect a boardinghouse to accommodate single men at 'Dunoliic. Item includes furniture, furnishings, outbuildings, &c

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