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The Sub Head "Clothing and Accoutromonts" was underestimated in 1947/48 and it was necessary to supplement it by Special Warrant. The increase of $300,000 is considered necessary to meet indents now with the Crown Agents and accounts for 1947/48 which are still outstanding.
Additional provision has been included under the Incidental Expense Sub Hoad to cover the purchase of sports gear and to provide recreational facilities for the rank and filo, particularly in the Now Territories stations.
The Sub Hoad "Passages for Deportoos" proved to bo considerably underestimated. Since the reoccupation, it has proved necessary to deport large numbers of convicted persons from the Colony and the provision of $45,000 now made is considered necessary to cover their passages expenses.
Head 23 A. Post Offico
Estimate 1948/49
Revised Estimato 1947/48 Approved Estimate 1947/48 Actual Expenditure 1946/17
$2,914,829
1,977,641
2,316,202
526,876
Of the 3 Cadet officers provided, one is acting as Postmaster General, one as Assistant Postmaster General and one is on loave ponding retirement.
16 extra clerks have boon included in the Estimates, who were provided for by Special Warrant during the present year,
as the very large increase in postal work made additional staff urgently necessary. 4 additional motor drivors have also been provided for as further nail vans are being placed in service.
Head 23 B.
Telecommunications
Estimate 1948/49
Revised Estmate 1947/48 Approved Estimate 1947/48 Actual Expenditure 1946/47
No comments.
Head 23 C. Post Office Broadcasting
$703,903
614,791
670,762
491,601
Estimate 1948/49
Revised Estimate 1947/48
Approved Estimate 1947/48 Actual Expenditure 1946/47
$233,054
199,062
158,631
120,095
The present programmc sccretary (ZEK) is due to rotire shortly and it is considered necessary to train a replacement.
Provision has accordingly been made for an additional probationor secretary.
The Sub Hoad "Fecs for Artists and Announcers" has been increased to provide for the use of moro live talent and for extended broadcasting hours.
Head 24. Prisons Department
Estimate 1948/49
Revised Estimate 1947, Approved Estimate 1947/48 Actual Expenditure 1916/47
$3,515,166 2,554,040
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