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of the lorry was underestimated.
I decided that this excess
should be properly met from the Corps private funds. The
amount should have been debited to the advance account
pending refund from the Corps funds, and an advance warrant
was actually signed. A misunderstanding however arose, as
the Volunteer Defence Corps applied for a supplementary vote
which was not allowed. The sum in question was actually
recovered from the Corps funds in June, 1928, and paid into
the Treasury and credited to a new sub-head of revenue
"Recovery of 1927 Expenditure". It does not appear necessary
therefore for a further special vote to be taken in respect
of this amount.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Governor, &c.
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