Expenditure.
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The sum of $2,939,470.85 was expended on works charged to Public Works Loan Account, but of this amount $1,963,358.77 was included in Extraordinary Works in previous years reports. The balance of $976,112.08 represents the actual expenditure of works undertaken during the year. (v.) In addition to other expenditure a sum of $547,227.11 was expended on work undertaken on behalf of Participants in the Praya East Reclamation Scheme. This amount does not include the expenditure on Government's participation in the Praya East Reclamation. The amount of $124,982.85 expended on these works has been included in Extraordinary Works expenditure. (vi.) A sum of $23,883.64 was expended on work undertaken on behalf of the Military Authorities.
(ia), (iB) and (ii) Savings were effected on the following subheads:-
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Sub-head:
1. Personal Emoluments, $79,242.00 OTHER CHARGES. 2. Conveyance and Motor Allowances, 13,003.37 3. Drawing Materials and Mounting Plans, 28.68 4. Electric Fans and Light, 4,258.50 5. Incidental Expenses, 2,813.46 6. Lifts Maintenance, Government Buildings, 525.95 7. Surveying Instruments and Contingencies, 1,570.46 9. Uniforms, 3,161.22 10. Upkeep of Government Garage plant, 186.63 11. Upkeep and running expenses of Motor Lorries and Cars, 557.121,621.55
3,987.67 12. Upkeep of Motor and Steam Rollers, 13. Upkeep of Quarry Plants, RADIO TELEGRAPH BRANCH. 14. Incidental Expenses, 117.27 16. Transport, 634.76 SPECIAL EXPENDITURE. 18. Equipment of Government Garages and Workshop, 202.74 19. Traffic Beacon, 700.00 20. Wireless Receiver, 11.47 22. Additional receiving gear for short wave transmitter, 331.37 23. Conversion of 5 K.W. Spark transmitter to interrupted continuous wave 3,000.00 Harbour Surveying. 3,059.43