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(c) Approximate estimates for Buildings, Water Supply,

and Furniture for Quarters & Office were provided

by the Public Works Department.

(d) The figure for "Stud Animals & Fowls" is based

on the prices given by the Cambridge School of

Agriculture which are, Boars £20, Cockerels 25s.Od.

to 30s.0d. These are for high class animals from England. It is thought that less expensive pure breed boars suitable for local purposes may be available from the Dairy Farm Co., or might be obtainable from neighbouring countries where pig- breeding has been seriously developed. eliminate the risk attaching to a long journey

This would

through the tropics and should appreciably lower

the cost of this item.