The Treasurer and Controller stated in a report submitted that the Pre Viminary Estimates of Ordinary Expenditure as submitted by the Commissioner of Public Works were presented in two forms:—
Sewerage (a) Abnormal—assuming hat the, re-
(a) New Sewers—An appropriation of $77,000 under this heading was marked "A", It was noted that from this amount' contributions from fron~ agers totalling $10,000 may be deducted.
(b) Treatment Works—Centritugal Separator (Provisional Installation) An appropriation under this heading of $5,000 was marked "A".
Pumping. Stations—instattation of Pumps.—An appropriation of $4,000 Under this heading was marked "A". The Commissioner of Public Works explained that this, work was a continuation of the reduction of cones ed. horse power which Is proving economical in power charges, Landing Stages.—An_ appropriation of $9,000 for sundry new reinforced concrete jetties on the Soochow Creek was marked "A".
Land,—Appropriations of $5,000 for Jatrine sites and of $1,000 for surplus Jand were marked "A".
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