For Indent No. 44/52. Rail flange lubricator
For Indent No. 732/52. (a) Dog spikes (b) Rail anchors
For Indent No. 309/51.
Lothian shed for Lowu
For Indent No. 61/52. (a) Gauge tie bars
4 Nos.
171 bags 10,000 Nos.
1 complete set.
48 Nos.
(b) Drill bits for ratchet drills
24 Pcs.
52. CONTRACTS.
During the year 15 tenders were
gazetted and 15 contracts were signed.
STORES
53. The stores section was reorganized during the year by the transfer of the stores accounting to the direct control of the Senior Accountant. The change has resulted in greater efficiency both in accounting and store-keeping.
54. Stores were completely surveyed by the annual boards in February, 1953. All items were checked with the balances of ledgers and were found to be correct.
55. Details of stores purchased in 1951/52 and 1952/53 are as follows:
Coal
Furnace Oil
$1,026,670.00
34,267.39
1951/52
$ 966,976.95
1952/53
134,139.72
Lubricating Oil
28,880.31
27,517.05
Petrol
4,607.20
4,284.00
Government Stores (General)
112,605.95
158,388.96
Other Government Depart-
ments
418.44
887.65
Local Purchase
181,589.83
150,485.59
Crown Agents
2,245,125.23
1,846,996.29
$3,674,343.63
$3,249,496.93
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