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HEAD 1-H. E. THE GOVERNOR'S ESTABLISHMENT

Estimate 1957/58

$394,830

Revised estimate 1956/57

430,000

Approved estimate 1956/57

390,130

Actual expenditure 1955/56

343,159

Permanent staff

Temporary staff

1956/57

44

1957/58

Difference

45

+1

2

Supernumerary staff

Net decrease

2

2

1

One fulltime Woman Confidential Assistant post replaces two part-time posts and an Amah, Class I, has been regraded Machinist.

Provision of $9,000 under Special Expenditure allows for the replacement of a small departmental car which has reached the end of its economic life.

AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & FORESTRY DEPARTMENT

HEAD 2.

Estimate 1957/58

$3,933,290

Revised estimate 1956/57

3,814,000

Approved estimate 1956/57

3,403,580

Actual expenditure 1955/56

2,816,435

1956/57 1957/58

Difference

Permanent staff

Supernumerary staff

Net increase

497

1

645

+148

2

+ 1

149

The net increase of 149 posts in the permanent and supernumerary establishment consists of 160 new posts, less 11 existing posts deleted. Of the new posts, 139 are Farm and Forest Labourers formerly provided under the Other Charges subhead "Daily-rated Staff”. Details of increases are as follows:-

New posts

1 Senior Assistant Agricultural Officer 4 Assistant Agricultural Officers

1 Executive Officer Class II*

3 Agricultural Supervisors Classes I

and II

1 Agricultural Supervisor Class III

1 Fisheries Supervisor Class III

3 Inoculators

2 Stockmen

1 Office Assistant

1 Workshop Assistant

1 Storekeeper Class III

1 Motor Driver

82 Farm Labourers

57 Forest Labourers

Existing posts deleted

1 Assistant Agricultural Officer

(regrading)

4 Agricultural Supervisor Classes I

and II

(regrading)

(regrading)

(regrading)

1 Foreman Class III

2 Artisans Class II

2 Farm Labourers Class I (regrading)

1 Store Attendant

(regrading)

1 Veterinary Officer

160

Supernumerary Staff

11

Approved by Special Warrant during the year.