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ENGINEERS' ESTIMATES, AND CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LINES FROM INVERCARGILL TO MATAURA, AND DUNEDIN TO BALCLUTHA.

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1872.

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ENGINEERS' ESTIMATES. INVERCARGILL AND MATATJRA RAILWAY. £ s. d. £ s. d. Earthwork:— £ s. d. £ ». d. Brought forward Bis Cut, lead 45 chs., 9,5000 Permanent Way in New Zealand :— 0. yds. at Is, 8d 7,916 13 4 Ballast, 64,050 c. yds. at 2s. ... 6,405 0 0 30 Waggons at £25 ... ... 750 0 0 Laying, 75,152 c. yds. at Is. 3d. 4,697 0 0 Rails, 35 tons at £8 280 0 0 Boxing, 75,152 c. yds. at 9d.... 2,818 4 0 Sleepers ... 175 0 0 Sleepers, 87,535, No., at 3s. ... 13,130 5 0 Laying Temporary Way ..'. 131 0 0 Cartage, 5,240 tons at 10s. ... 2,620 0 0 Other Cuttings, 135,438 c. yds. Eoss 51° ° ° at Is. 3d 8,464 17 6 ' Stream Diversions, 10,000 30,180 9 0 c. yds. at Is. 3d 625 0 0 Contingencies 124 per cent. ... 3,772 11 0 Ditches in Cuts, 12,540 c. yds. „„.'„'', , 33,953 0 0 a k g^ 47q 5 o Rolling Stock in New Zealand : — Ditches' top'of"Slopes'. 6.270 Erecting Locomotives, 3at £75 225 0 0 c. yds. at7d. 182 17 6 Carriage Stock, 12 at £25 ... 300 0 0 Swamp Ditches', 300 c.'yds.at2s'. 30 0 0 Waggons, 24 at £10 240 0 0 Sidings, 3 miles 440 0 0 "J Forming Line, 3,176 chs. at . 705 0 0 y a g,j 1191 0 0 Contingencies, 124 per cent. ... 96 0 0 ■■•' ! , 861 0 0 20,656 13 4 Management ... 8,000 0 0 Contingencies, 121 per cent. ... 2,582 6 8 25,239 0 0 77,183 0 0 Bushin": Contractor's Profit ... 7,718 0 0 Felling, 31J acres at £2 ss. ••• 70 17 6 Clearing, 314 acres at £5 ... 157 10 0 £84,901 0 0 Grubbing, 104 chs.at £1 ... 104 0 0 = 332 7 6 Contingencies ... ... ... 41 12 6 374 0 0 Road :— DUNEDIN AND CLUTHA RAILWAY. Excavation, 1,000 c. yds. at 9d. 37 10 0 Tahbi Cootbaot. Diversions :— Making new Road, 25 chains Excavation :■ — £ s. d. £ s. d. at £6 150 0 0 Cutting in Rock, 22,760 c. ft. at Level Crossing, lcl., 4at £87 ss. 350 0 0 4s. 6d 5,121 0 0 Level Crossing, 2 cl., 6 at Cutting in Earth, 300,170 c. ft. £53175.6 d 323 5 0 at 9d. 11,256 7 6 Level Crossing, 3 cl., 6 at Haulage, 172,0401. ft. at 34d. 2,508 18 4 £39 13s. 6d 238 10 „ 96,8301. ft. at 1id.... 4,438 010 . . . n 60,300 c. ft. at 4|d. 1,130 12 6 1,098 16 0 Rails, 35 tons at £8 280 0 0 Contingencies 137 4 0 Waggons, 30 at £25 750 0 0 ■ 1,236 0 0 Sleepers 175 0 0 Bridges and Culverts : — Laying Temporary Way, 2,640 Excavation, 1,643 c. yds. at yds. at Is 132 0 0 Is. 6d. 123 4 6 Surface forming, 500 chs. at 255. 625 0 0 Outfalls, 1,811 c. yds. at Is. ... 90 11 0 Side Ditching, 753 chs. at 15s. 564 15 0 Stanks at Mataura 275 0 0 Forming Line for Ballast, 2,775 Timber, 1,364, 3 in. at 30s. ... 2,046 0 0 chs. at 10s. .... 1,387 10 0 Piling, 1,510 c. ft. at 3s. 6d. ... 264 5 0 Planting Willows, 14£ miles at Iron, 23,400 lbs. at 6d. ... 585 0 0 £10 141 5 0 Masonry, 946 c. yds. at £2 ... 1,892 0 0 Retaining Walls, 4,000 c. yds. Coping, 150 c. ft. at Is. 6d. ... 9 15 0 at 17s. 6d 3,500 0 0 Puddle, 30 c. yds. at 6s. ... 9 0 0 Excavation for Retaining Walls, Loading Culverts, 2,330 c. yds. 1,000 c. yds., at 3s 150 0 0 at9d. 87 7 6 Pitching Slopes, 6" thick, 5,900 s. yds. at 4s ■ ... 1,180 0 0 5,382 2 0 ■ Contingencies, 124 per cent. ... 672 18 0 33,340 9 2 • 6,08S 0 0 Contingencies 4,167 10 10 Fencing:— 37,508 0 0 20 miles on one side, 1,600 chs. Stream Diversions : — at 255. 2,000 0 0 Cuttings, 16,000 c. yds. at Is. 3d. 1,000 0 0 . Cattle Stops, 40, at £16 ... 640 0 0 Pitchings, 200 s. yds. at 4s. ... 40 0 0 Gates, 40 pairs at £11 ... 440 0 0 Large Ditches, 2001. chs. at ss. 50 0 0 3,080 0 0 1,090 0 0 Contingencies 385 0 0 Contingencies 136 0 0 3,465 0 0 1,226 0 0 Carrried forward ... ... Carried forward

ENGINEERS'ESTIMATES, AND CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LINES FROM INVERCARGILL, ETC.

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£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Brought forward ... Brought forward Road Diversions :— Permanent Way in New Zealand : — Earthwork, including formation Ballast, 1,467 c. yds. at 3s. 3d. 238 7 9 5,000 c. yds. at Is. 3d. ... 312 10 0 Sleepers,including adzing,2,oso Metalling, 1,250 c. yds. at Bs. 500 0 0 c. yds. at 3s 307 10 0 Crossings, with Cattle Stops, Laying Sleepers, 1,760 1. yds. 1 cl., 4at £87 5s 349 0 0 at 2s. 176 0 0 Crossings, with Cattle Stops, Haulage of Materials, 132 tons 2 cl., 25 £53 7s. 6d. ... 1,334 7 6 at 10s 66 0 0 Iron Gates, 100, at £5 10s. ... 550 0 0 Waste and Loss 20 0 0 3,045 17 6 Length: Total for 1 mile ... 807 17 9 Contingencies 380 2 6 34 miles 55 chs. at £807 17s. . — 3,426 0 0 9d 28,023 11 11 Tunnel : Contingencies ... ... ... 3,503 8 1 484 yds. long, complete, at £36 31,527 0 0 net ... 19,424 0 0 Sidings:— Bridges : Earthwork,not to exceed 10,000 Excavation in Foundation, 500 c. yds. at Is. 6d 750 0 0 c. yds. at Is. 6d. ... ... 37 10 0 Permanent Way in New ZeaSinkiug Columns, 428 tons at land, 2 miles at £807175. 9d. 1,615 15 6 £5 2,140 0 0 Concrete in Sinking Columns, 2,365 15 6 770 c. yds. at 30s 1,155 0 0 Contingencies 295 4 6 Rubble, Masonry in Sinking 2,661 0 0 Columns, 1,030 c. yds at 30s. 1,545 0 0 Ashlar, 36 c. ft. at 2s 3 12 0 105,405 0 0 Brickwork, 6c. yds. at 50s. ... 15 0 0 Contractor's Profits 10,540 0 0 Cast Iron in Cylinders, 428 tons at £11 4,708 0 0 115,945 0 0 Bolts for Cylinders, 111 cwt. at Management 8,000 0 0 25s 138 15 0 Tunnel 17,424 0 0 Timber in piles, 2,1901. ft. at 4s. 438 0 0 Timber in Piers, B.M. 1, 1,749 £141,369 0 0 at 35s 3,235 15 0 __ Cast Iron in Blocks, 350 c. ft. « Platoon Girders, 1,141 c. ft. ™ '° OTAGO SOUTHERN TRUNK. at 18s 1,026 18 0 Dukgdin Conteact. Malleable Iron in Straps and Fencing:— £ s. d. £ s. d. Bolts, 57,220 lbs. at 6d. ... 1,430 10 0 On Reclaimed Ground, 39 chs. at 255. 48 15 0 16,066 10 0 Ordinary, 227 chs. at 225. 6d. 255 7 6 Contingencies 2,008 10 0 . 304 2 6 18,075 0 0 Clearing Line, 133 chs. at 2s. (id 16 12 6 Culverts and Drains : — Cuttings, 40,650 c. yds. at Is. Excavation, 2,090 c. yds. at 3d 2,540 12 6 Is. 6d 156 15 0 Side Cuttings, 1,350 c. yds. at Rubble in Cement, 882 c. yds. Is. 3d 84 7 6 at 30s 1,323 0 0 2,025 0 0 Rubble in Mortar, 1,030 c. yds. Embankments : — at 25s 1,287 10 0 Formation, 133 chs. at 5s 33 5 0 Concrete in Cement, 85 c. yds. Pitching Slopes complete, 900 at 30s 127 10 0 s . yds. at 9d. 33 15 0 Brickwork, 54 c. yds. at 40s. ... 108 0 0 Level crossing Gates and Puddle, 280 c. yds. at ss. ... 70 0 0 Wickets, 2 pairs at £20 40 0 0 Pitching 9" thick, 545 c. yds. „ ~ at 4s. ... 109 0 0 Bridges. Plastering, 310 s. yds. at 2s. ... 31 0 0 Bridge over Main South Road : — Timber in Large Culverts, Excavation,Bs c. yds. at 2s. ... 810 0 31,800 1. ft. at 30s 477 0 0 Concrete in Foundations, 25 c. Box Drains, in Timbers, 300 yds. at 30s 37 10 0 1. yds. at 10s. 150 0 0 Rubble Masonry, 310 c. yds. at Tile Drains, 12", 300 1. yds. at 25s 387 10 0 10s 150 0 0 Ashlar in Blocks, 24 c. ft. at 45.) ~. ... . Tile Drains, 9", 300 1. yds. at Aslar in Coping, 23 c. ft. at 4s. j J-' J-0 " 7s. ... ... ... ... 105 0 0 Cement Plastering,3s sup.'yds. Tile Drains, 6", 300 1. yds. at at Is. 1 15 0 4s. ... ... ... ... 60 0 0 Carriage and Erection of GirPunning, not to exceed 10,000 ders, allow ... ... ... 10 0 9 c. yds. at Is. 500 0 0 463 1 0 Bridges over Railway : — 4,654 15 0 Excavation for Gills and RefillContingencies ... ... ... 581 5 0 ing Trenches, 12 c. yds. at 2s. 14 0 5,236 0 0 Timber in Oills and Plates, 64 0.7 Fencing: — ft. at 3s. 6d. ... Repairing present Fencing, 500 Timber Upright and Bracing, chs 50 0 0 120 c. ft. at 3s. 6d I . * Sod Fencing, 500 chs. at 17s. 6d. 437 10 0 Timber Beams and Struts, 123 [ b 7 b Posts and Rails (mound and c. ft. at 3s. 6d. wire fence), 2,520 chains at Timber Planking, including 30s 3,780 0 0 Spikes, 178 c. ft. at 3s. 6d.... J Posts and Wire (mound and Timber Parapets and Ballast wire fence), 560 chs. at 30s. 840 0 0 Beams, 70 c. ft. at 4s. 6d. ... 20 15 0 Iron in Straps and Bolts, 200 lbs. 5,107 10 0 at 6d. 5 0 0 Contingencies ... 638 10 0 Painting and Tarring,allow ... 8 0 0 5,746 0 0 119 16 6 Carried forward ... ... Carried forward

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£ s. d. £ s. d. Bridges —continued. Brought forward ......... £ s. d. £ s. d. Culverts: — Brought forward Timber Culverts, at 0-35, 9 c. Bridge over Street— continued. yds. at 20s 9 0 0 ~,.„. 1K ~ , Culvert at 1-28:- As"ar m oo P mg> 15 c' ft at „lX „ Excavation, 35 c.yds. at Is. 6d. 212 0 6s. ... ... ... *« « Rubble Masonry, 155 c. yds. at Cement Plastering, 40 sup. yds. 255. ... ..! ...' ... 193 15 0 at.*. ... 40 0 Brickwork in Arch, 37 c. yds. Tlmbf m Wall-Plates, 12 eft, at 4os 6d 78 12 6 at 4s- 2 8 0 Concrete, 35 c. yds. at'3os. ... 52 10 0 Iron in Bed-Plates, 66 lbs.} Pitching, 32 sq. yds. at Is. ... 112 0 at 6d. ... ... ...f 29 0 Cement Plastering, 96 sq. yds. I~? ™ »°ds alld S Plkes> 32 \ atla 4 16 0 lbs. at 6d ./ Puddle^ 24 c. yds. at 2s. '.'.'. 2 8 0 Carriage and Erection of 3.qR ft n Girders, allow ... ... 6 U U ~ . ■ io l ft ■ 936 14 6 Maintenance, say ... ... ... ... iy 1 o ! Bridge over Railway at 2-21:— £4,000 0 0 Excavation for Foundation and Trough, 30 c. yds. at Is. 6d. 2 5 0 Rubble Masonry in Cement, 22 c. yds. at 325. 6d 35 15 0 Cavbeshaih Conteact, No. 2. Cement Plastering, 7 sup. yds. _ . „ . » „ ■■ at2s 014 0 Fencing:— .-,„„.. £ s. d. £ s. d. Timber in Walll-Pates, 12 c. ft. 1 Ordinary Fencing, 194 chs. at .. 4s 3°S'c " ■ ■■„,»;■'„„", 291 ° ° Timber in Beams and Trough, ~_ _ „ Close Fencing, 2-17 to 2-21, 4 160 c. ft. at 4s. ... ~ f °6 8 ° ch3' atsos 10 00 Timber in Planking, including m ■ t- ofl i f9 fii 19 n n Spikes, 110 c. ft. at 4s. ...J Clearing Lines, 96 chs. at 2s. 6d 12 0 0 Tim V in Parapet, 38 o.'ft. Cuttings:— at 5b ' 9 10 0 3 cuttings, 20,100 c. yds. at Galvanized Iron, 3 sq. at 50s. 7 10 0 ls ,"■ „^' ;•■ 1,0°7 10 ° Ironinßed Plates, 60lbs. at Od.") 1 cutting rock, 11,200 c. yds. Iron in Rods, Bolts, and Spikes, £ 317 6 at 2s. 6d 1,400 0 0 95 lbs at Od ...) 1 cutting, soft material, 2,200 Puddling round Trough, allows c. yds. at ls • Od. 165 0 0 Carriage and erection of Girders, ( „, n n 1 cutting, rock, 1,450 c. yds. allow . C at2s. 6d , -■ 181 5 ° Painting and Tarring, allow .'.'.') 140 19 6 2 cuttings, 3,000 c. yds. at Bridge over Railway at 2-69 :— ls- 6d 2l° ° ° „.„„,, n Excavation for Cills and Refilld '47B ib v ing Trenches, 15 c. yds. at Side cutting: — Is 6d 12 6 Embankments, 41,350 c yds., 3,79115 0 Timber in Cills" and Plates, 651 Soiling slopes of Embankments, fj. a j. a 8,800 superf. yds. at 3d 110 0 0 Timber Uprights andßracFormation, including Side • im„ f t „(-i„ oa Ditches, 96 chs. at 10s 48 0 0 Ti X Beams and Struts',^ 1K ° ° Ditches, 25 chs. at 20s. ... ... ... 25 0 0 165 c ft at 4s Road Alterations :— Timber' Planking including I rom 1-68 to 1-76 Earthwork, g 200 „_ ft _ afc 4s _ _ including formation, 300 c. Timber Parapets and Ballast yds. at Is. 6d. . ... 22 10 0 Beams, 66 c. ft. at ss. ... 16 10 0 Metalling, 130 c. yds. at Bs. ... 52 0 0 Iron in Straps and Bolts, 320 „ , ■ 74 10 ° lbs. at6d 8 0 0 From 2-17 to 2-21 Earthwork, Painting and Tarring 8 0 0 including formation, 130 c. 209 12 6 yds. at ls. 6d. ... ... 9150 _ . „.. . ,_„ „' ... ,- A -, , o oo n n Bridge over Eaikorai at 2-73 : — Metalling, 70 c. yds. at Bs. ... 28 0 0 -m° ~ ,„ -, . . ... ~ rr n =' ' ntj -\r n Excavation, 10 c. yds. at ls. od. 015 0 ,-m ~ . . -m ~ , • Rubble Masonry in Cement, 18 Where directed, Earthwork, in- , ~/., ' „ n c n , ~ j. •• . nn A c. yds. at 325. od. ... .., 29 5 0 eluding formation, 1,000 c. „ J. „, , . n -, yds. at Is. Od 75 0 0 Cement Plastering, 6 sup. yds. Metalling, 200 c. yds. at Bs. ... 80 0 0 m i. -'"w lira t "io «.' 6' J ikk n n Timber m Wall Plates, 12 c. ft. 150 0 0 . ' „ „ „ r ] r ' ' ' •' "" "' "' 2 8 0 eGates ranTwickets complete, 4 Ir°n> in Eed Hates > 63 lbs' afc) pairs, at £15 60 0 0 t tj j" ■" ••• „ ~\\;> 2 7 6 r. r jj. i-i • i o Iron Rods and Spikes, 32 lbs. I Ordinary Crossings complete, A " , x ' pairs, at £17 51 0 0 atbd.... ... ... ...J L ' ... n r. Carriage and Erection ot w , ' Girders 10 0 0 Tunnel: — 41 7 6 Excavation, including Drains,") &c, 902 1. yds. at £18, Brick [ 11,632 0 0 Bridge over Kaikorai at 3-6 :— lining, 22 1. yds. at £18 ... j Excavation, 10 c. yds. at ls. 6d. 015 0 Ashlar Masonry in fronts, 1,420 Rubble Masonry in Cement, 20 c. ft. at 4s 284 0 0 c. yds. at 325. 6d 32 10 0 Cement Plastering, 6 sup. yds. Bridges. at 2s 0 12 0 Bridge over Street: — Timber in Wall Plates, 11 c. ft. Excavation, 115 c. yds. at ls.6d. 8 12 6 at4s 2 4 0 Concrete in Foundation, 30 Iron in Bed Plates, 64 lbs. at~\ c. yds. at 30s. 45 0 0 6d ( 213 0 Rubble Masonry in Cement, Iron Rods and Spikes, 42 lbs. { 300 c. yds. at 325. 6d. ... 487 0 0 at6d J Rubble Masonry in Lime, 250 Carriage and Erection of c. yds. at 30s 375 0 0 Girders ... 10 0 0 . 48 14 0 Carried forward ... ... Carried forward... 2

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£ s. d. £ s. d. Bridges —continued. Brought forward ... ... ... £ s. d. £ s. d. Bridge over Kaikorai at 3-22 : — Private Road Bridge at 3-47 — Excavation, 15 c. yds. at ls. 6d. 12 6 continued. Concrete in Foundations, 5 c. Timber in Cills and Beams, ~\ yds. at 30s 710 0 . 98c. ft. at 4s f 34 16 0 Rubble Masonry in Cement, 28 Timber planking, including C c. yds. at 325" 6d 45 10 0 Spikes, 76 c. ft. at 4s. ...J Cement Plastering, 7 sup. yds. Timber Parapet and Ballast at2s 014 0 Beams, 17 c. ft. at ss. ... 4 5 0 Timber in Wall Plates, 14 c. ft. Iron in Straps and Bolts, 34 at4s 2 16 0 lbs. at 6d 0 17 0 Iron in Bed Plates, 70 lbs. at Od.} Painting and Tarring ... 5 0 0 Iron in Rods and Spikes, 40 lbs. > 2 15 0 45 8 6 at6d.... ... ... ...J Bridge over Kaikorai at 3-61: — Carriage and Erection of Excavation, 20 c. yds. at 2s. ... 2 0 0 Girders 10 0 0 Concrete in Foundations, 3 c. ' 70 7 6 yds. at 30s. 4 10 0 Culverts and Drains. Rubble Masonry in Cement, 23 m „ , -ITU c. yds. at 325. 6d 37 7 6 Two Culverts, including Exca- Cement Plastering 6 sun yds vations, 571. yds. at £11 ... 627 0 0 Oement 1 lastering, b sup. yds. Ql2 Q Five Culverts including Excava- Timber'inWaU'piatesi'il c. ft. tions 89 1 ydsat£s ... 445 0 0 at4s _ > Two Culverts under road m- Iron Bed pl lb eluding Excavations, 40 Im. . „. I ydsLat£2 .•••.-•" ®? ° ° Iron in Rods and Spikes, 44 ( 214 ° Box Drams, 501, yds, at 55.... 12 10 0 lbs. at 6d. ... ... ...) „, T7-' -i-nj 'inn n n Carriage and Erection of Temporary Fencing and Roads 100 0 0 g^ 10 0 0 Plant and Tools 300 0 0 Maintenance for Six Months 274 14 6 oJ / t> Bridge over Kaikorai at 4-7 : — £24 500 0 0 Excavation, 27 c. yds. at 2s. ... 2 14 0 . Concrete in Foundations, 3 c. yds. at 30s 4 10 0 Rubble Masonry in Cement, 30 Kaikoeai Conteact (No. 3). c. yds. at 325. Od 42 10 0 Cement Plastering, 0 sup. yds. £ s. d. * s- d- at 2s. 012 0 Fencing:— Timber in Wall Plates, 11 c.ft. 370 chs. at 30s 555 0 0 at 4s 2 4 0 Clearing line, 185 schs. at 2s. 6d 23 2 6 I ron in Bed Plates 64 lbs. at "J Cuttings, 24,300 c. yds. at ls. a j- g^ / 6d , 1,822 10 0 Iron in Eods and spites, 44 ( 214 ° Side cutting/4,000 c. yds. at lbs. at 6d. ..) ls- 6d 300 0 0 Carriage and"' Erection of Embankments:— Girders 10 0 0 Soiling Slopes of Embankment, gr- a q. 13,500 sup. yds. at 3d 168 15 0 , , Formation, including side Culverts and Drains :- ditches, 185 chs. at 10s 92 10 0 1 Culvert including ExcavaDitches, 10 chs. at 20s 10 0 0 241. yds. at £11 ... 264 0 0 Level Crossings:- 11 Culverts including ExcavaGates and Wickets complete, ton, 170 Lyfc at f 5 ... 850 0 0 4 pairs at £15 ...... 60 0 0 1 Culvert, 11 1. yds. at £2 ... 22 0 0 Ordinary Crossings complete, Box Drains, including Excava--3 pairs at £17 ... ... 51 0 0 tion, 501. yds. at ss. ... 12 10 0 * HI 0 0 484 10 ° Road Alterations:- Temporary Fencing and Roads 25 0 0 At 4-64 Earthwork, including ?}™\ and r°°ls m ••• • 10^ 9 6 formation, 150 c. yds. at Maintenance for Three Months 50 0 0 Metalling, 36 c' yds. at Bs. ..." 14 8 0 £4,900 0 0 25 13 0 == At 4-65 4 Earthwork, including formation, 500 c. yds. at ls. 6d 37 10 o Metalling, 80 o. yds. at Bs. ... 32 0 0 Clutha Conteact. 69 10 0 Where directed—Earthwork, "AT" •om i «■ *, car, n n including formation, 500 c. Turf Fencing, 930 chs. at £1... 930 0 0 yds. at Is. Od 37 10 0 Post Rail, and Wire I encmg, Metalling, 100 c. yds. at Bs. 40 0 0 640 elis. at £1 10s 96Q ° ° OQn fe ' . . 77 io 0 i'B9o °°' Stream Diversions:- Clearing Line, 855 chs. at 2s. 6d. 106 17 6 Cutting New Channel for Kai- j <- -, aa ~ khk bo korai, 17 chs. at £8 ... 136 0 0 173,630 c. yds. at ls. 4d. ...11,575 6 8 Filling Old Channel, 20 chs. S1 ~P~~,T"" , a . 000 n n atls.6d. ... 110 0 6,660 c. yds. at 4s 1,332 0 0 Rough Stone Pitching, 20 sup. _ , . . ,-„„.„ , 12)J07 6 8 yds.atls.6d. .!. ..' 110 0 Embankments 139,610 cyds^ » , ±a» jq q Allow for subsidence, 13,890 c. yds. Bridges. Soiling Slopes of Embankments, Private Road Bridge at 3-47:— 17,000 sup. yds. at 3d 212 10 O Excavation for Cills and Re- Pitching Slopes, 1,320 sup. yds. filling Trenches, 7c. yds. at at 2s 132 0 0 l s 6d 010 6 Formation, including side , ditches, 855 chs. at 2s. 6d 106 17 6 Carried forward Carried forward

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D.—No. 22.

£ s. d. £ s. d. Bridges —continued. Ditches Z r°Ught forward Three Occupation Bridges over Railway :— Ditches shown on Drawings, 60 £s. d. £ s. d. chs. at £1 60 0 0 Brought forward Ditches at undefined places, 3at £160 480 0 0 100 chs. £1 . 100 0 0 Quantities same as District _—— 160 0 0 P°a(l Bridge. Level Crossings :— Bridge under District Road :— Gates and Wickets, complete, Allow for Removal and Re--4 pairs at £20 80 0 0 erection 15 0 0 Ordinary Crossings, complete Extra timber, 40 c. ft. at 3s. 6d. 7 0 0 10 pairs at £20 200 0 0 22 0 0 JSO o 0 Culverts and Drains: — 1 Culvert, including Excavation, Road Alterations. 341. yds. at £10 340 0 0 District Road: — 5 Culverts, including ExcavaEarthwork, including formation tion, 951. yds. at £5 ... 475 0 0 Cuttings, 900 c. yds. at 6d 22 10 0 7 Culverts, including ExcavaMain South Road:— tion, 78 1. yds. at £3 10s. ... 273 0 0 Earthwork, including formation 2 Culverts, with Gate, 21 1. Cuttings, 220 c. yds. at 6d.... 5 10 0 yds. at £3 5s 68 5 0 Pitching and Metalling, 40 2 Culverts, with Gate, 20 1. 1. yds. at 10s 20 0 0 yds. at £3 5s 65 0 0 25 10 ° 12-inch Glazed Earthenware District Roads : —■ Pipes, including excavation, Earthwork, including formation 150 1. yds. at 3s 22 10 0 Cuttings, 1,200 c. yds. at Od 30 0 0 9-inch Glazed Earthenware Where directed — Earthwork, Pipes, including Excavation, including formation, 2,000 1501. yds. at 6s 45 0 0 0. yds. at6d. 50 0 0 6-inch Glazed Earthenware Metalling, 500 c. yds. at Bs. ... 200 0 0 p ipegj including Excavation, 25° ° ° 1501. yds. at 9s 67 10 0 Bridget. 1,356 5 0 Bridge over Lovell's Creek Piles, including Hooping, Driv- Inspector a Cottage, complete, as specified ... 110 0 0 ing, &0., 1441. ft. at 6s. ... 36 0 0 Temporary Fencing and Roads, allowed for Timber in Walings and Braces m foregoing prices 100 0 0 91 c. ft. at 3s 6d. 15 18 6 L,se of "lant and lools, allowed for in foreTimber in Beams, 120 c. ft. at going prices 211 6 4 3s. 6d 21 0 0 Iron in Pile Shoes, 120 lbs. at £19,000 0 0 6d 3 0 0 Iron Straps, Bolts, and Spikes, 300 lbs. at Od 7 10 0 Tarring 10 9 0 93 8 6 Deduct Works executed to date. Bridge over Stoney Creek : — £ s. d. Piles, including Hooping, Driv- Turf Fencing, 102 chs. at 20s. 102 0 0 ing, &c, 144 1. ft. at ss. ... 36 0 0 Post, Rail, and Wire Fencing, Timber in Walings and Braces, 80 chains at 30s 129 0 0 91 c. ft. at 3s. 6d 15 18 6 Clearing Line complete ... 106 17 6 Timber in Beams, 120 c. ft. at Cuttings, 23,000 c. yds. at ls. 3s. 6d 21 0 0 4d 1,533 6 8 Iron in Pile Shoes, 120 lbs. at Side Cutting complete ... 250 0 0 6d 3 0 0 Ditches, shown on plans ... 60 0 0 Iron Straps, Bolts, and Spikes, Ordinary Level Crossings, No. 1, 3001bs.at6d 7 10 0 Ic. yd. at £20 20 0 0 Tarring... ... ... ... 10 0 0 Earthwork in Roads, 600 c. yds. 93 6 6 at6d. 15 0 0 District Road Bridge over Railway : — Bridge under District Road, Excavation for Cills and Re- complete 22 0 0 filling Trenches, 18 c. yds. No. 2 Culvert, at 7-55 ... 100 0 0 at ls. 6d. ... ... ... 17 0 No. 3 Culverts, various places, Timber in Cills and Plates, 68J 46 yds. at £3 10s 161 0 0 eft. at 4s 13 14 0 12-inch Glazed Pipes, 41 yds. Timber in Uprights and Brae- at 9s. 18 9 0 ing, 1524 c. ft. at 4s. •■• 30 10 0 9-inch Glazed Pipes, 66 yds. Timber in Beams and Struts, at 6s. ... ... ... 19 16 0 163 c. ft. at 4s 32 12 0 6-inch Glazed Pipes, 96 yds. Timber in Planking, including at 3s. ... ... ... 14 8 0 Spikes, 190 c. ft. at 4s. ... 38 0 0 Inspector's Cottage, complete 110 0 0 Timber in Parapets and Ballast Beams, 76 c. ft. at ss. ... 19 0 0 2,66117 2 Iron in Straps and Bolts, 280 Allow for Materials and use of lbs. at6d 7 0 0 Plant 338 2 10 Painting and Tarring 17 17 0 3,000 0 0 160 0 0 £16,000 0 0 Carried forward ... ... . 1 ,

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OFFERS TO CONSTRUCT RAILWAYS. (Telegram.) Port Chalmers, 28th October, 1871. We agree construct 50 to 500 miles railway for Colonial Debentures bearing 5i cent, or cash payments. Price settled arbitration. Agreement without 5 cent, for profit, and agree pay cash deposit of 2rJ cent, on amount up £200,000, over that amount §nd up to one million £ cent, or reasonable cash security Government would insist on, or are prepared compete for any length railway by public tender, and pay any cash security required. As proof we mean business, are prepared forthwith deposit preliminary security £10,000 credit Government. Thomas Connoe, James McKay, Hon. Minister Public Works, Wellington. David Pkottdeoot.

Sic, — Empire Hotel, Wellington, 4th November, 1871. Eeferring to our offer of the 28th ult., we have the honor to ask the Government if, in the event of the price per mile or section to be submitted by the Government to the Messrs. Brogden for the construction of railways in New Zealand should be deemed inadequate by these gentlemen, will the Government favour us by submitting the same railway work for our acceptance ? We may inform the Government we have a large amount of temporary railway plant available, and from our local knowledge and practical experience as contractors,, we feel quite convinced we are in a position to construct railways in New Zealand with advantage to the Government and ourselves. A cash security to the extent named in our offer of the 28th ult., or an increased security should the Government desire it, would be at once lodged to the credit of the Government. We have, <&c., The Hon. the Minister for Public Works. Connoe, McKay, and Peottdtoot.

(Telegram.) 11th December, 1871. I am directed by the Hon. Mr. Eeeves to inform you that Government are of opinion that, beyond the amount included in the resolution with regard to Messrs. Brogden, all railways should, as a rule, be contracted for by public tender: John Knowles, Messrs. Connor, McKay, and Proudfoot, Dunedin. Under Secretary for Public Works.

(Telegram.) Sib,— Dunedin, 15th May, 1872. We herewith offer to construct all railways in New Zealand, whether main or coal lines, either with or without rolling stock, in strict accordance with plans and specifications at prices 10 per cent, under your Engineer's estimated schedule cost per mile, or we will make all railways in Otago at 12| per cent, under estimated cost, or will compete by public tender for any length of line your Government may call for, and will agree to accept payment for above in Colonial Debentures at par, bearing 5J per cent., or, should you elect, monthly cash progress payments on the certificate of the Government Engineer. We may state we are in a position to construct two hundred miles of railway per annum ; and should this offer be accepted, we will furnish to your Government any adequate security they may deem desirable, and would be prepared to commence work within one month after contracts being signed. Trusting this offer may receive the favourable consideration of your Government, James Eoebest and Co. The Hon. the Minister for Eailways, Wellington.

Gentlemen,— Public Works Office, "Wellington, 29th May, 1872. In reply to your telegram of the 15th instant, in which you make proposals for the constructing of the railway lines about to be undertaken in various parts of the Colony, I am instructed by Mr. Ormond to inform you, that all railways not offered to Messrs. Brogden and Sons in terms of their contract will be submitted to public tender. I have, &c, John Knowles, James Forrest and Co., Dunedin. Under Secretary.

(Telegram.) a Dunedin, 13th June, 1872. Having heard that you entertain a doubt as to the bond fides of our offer sent you 13th ultimo, we have simply to repeat that we are fully prepared to fulfil every condition contained therein. The Hon. the Minister of Eailways, Wellington. Eoekest and Co.

Gentlemen,—- Public Works Office, Wellington, 14th June, 1872. I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram of the 13th instant, in which, for the reason therein given, you repeat the offer for the construction of all the Colonial lines of railway made in your telegram of the 15th May.

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In reply, I am to state that the letter I was directed to forward to you on the 29th May, in answer to your telegram of the 15th, was not dictated, as you suppose, under any doubt as to the hondfide character of your proposals. I have, Ac, John Knowles, Messrs. Porrest and Co., Dunedin. Under Secretary.

(Telegram.) Port Chalmers, 26th June, 1872. We offer to build remainder of Clutha Eailway complete, according to sections and specifications, at 7j per cent, under Engineer's estimate of 4th December, 1870. The rails, rolling stock, &c, we would purchase in Europe jointly with your agent on a commission of 2-J- per cent. Will undertake to complete line in two years. The Minister of Eailways. Pbottdeoot and Co.

Sib,— Wellington, Bth June, 1872. We hereby tender for the construction of the Invercargill and Mataura Railway Works, being for a length of 39 miles and 6 chains, with three miles of sidings, and for the supply of the rolling stock for the same, as respectively set forth in the plans and specifications submitted to us by the Government, for the sum of £139,856, and for the maintenance of the works during the three months' maintenance mentioned in the proposed general conditions, for the further sum of £2,135 ; but this tender is made upon the following conditions, that is to say— 1. That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the proposed general conditions, the gross cost to us in England, including freight to the Colony and other charges payable there, of the materials for the permanent way, and of the rolling stock respectively set forth in the plans and specification, shall be paid to us in England by the Agent-General of the Colony, within three days after presentation to him there of the bills of lading for any such materials or rolling stock actually shipped, together with our certificate of the gross cost of the same, the sums so paid to us to be taken as payments on account of the contract, and the materials and rolling stock paid for to be thereupon deemed to be appropriated to this contract. 2. That in the event of the materials for permanent way and rolling stock costing us in England as aforesaid more than £58,327, the Government shall, immediately upon the delivery of the same upon the works, pay us a sum equal to 10 per cent, upon the excess beyond that amount. 3. That all materials and rolling stock imported by us for the purposes of the works shall be free of Customs duties, wharfage dues, and of all General or Provincial Government local charges of all kinds ; and that we shall be entitled to the carriage of the same, and of men employed by us, and of all other materials to be used in the works or required for the purposes of the same, free of charge, on the Bluff and Winton Railway. 4. That the Government shall defray the cost of erecting a telegraph line along the line of the proposed railway for the use of the work during the periods of construction and maintenance. The above-mentioned sums of £139,856 and £2,135 are estimated for payment in cash. Should the Government propose to pay for the work in debentures under the terms of the agreement of December last, the above sums will in each case be increased at the rate of £1 per cent., which increase is also to apply to the above conditions numbers 1 and 2. We beg to point out that, should the Government wish us to proceed with the construction of the proposed works pending the final adoption of Contract No. 3, under the provisions of the agreement of December last, it would be desirable to alter the terms of paragraphs 5, 6, and 7 of that agreement, and we shall be willing to consent to any modification of those clauses which may facilitate the operations of the Government. This tender is made without prejudice to our rights under the above-mentioned agreement of December last. We have, &c, The Hon. the Minister of Public Works, Wellington. John Beogden and Sons. P.S.—The above tender is made on the further condition, which we think it necessary to express although we conceive it to be implied, that if the gross costs of materials for permanent way and rolling stock exceeds £48,327, the excess, if any, is to be added to the contract price above tendered for. John Beo(h>en and Sons.

Sib,— Wellington, 20th June, 1872. In reference to the memorandum submitted to us by the Government, as the groundwork of an agreement modifying the terms of that of the 18th December last, we beg to say, in the first place, that we are willing to confine our contracts, in the case of each of the railways to be submitted to us, to the construction of such parts of the works as are mentioned in the enclosed specification, leaving it to the Government to supply materials for permanent way and rolling stock, and everything else (if any) which may be requisite for putting the lines in working order. In the next place, with regard to materials for permanent way and rolling stock, we are prepared to enter into arrangements with the Government as set forth in the following conditions, viz.:— 1. We are to assist the Agent-General in obtaining for the Government tenders in England for the supply of suitable materials for permanent way and rolling stock to the extent of two hundred and fifty thousand pounds (£250,000) at the least, in accordance with specifications to be furnished to us ; the tenders to be invited in our names, but all expenses connected therewith, such as advertising, &c, to be paid by the Government. 3

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2. On acceptance by the Agent-General of any tender, our responsibility is to cease. 3. We are to receive for our services in connection with the proposed purchases a commission of five pounds (£5) per centum on the amount of purchase money, as ascertained by the accepted tenders ; such commission to be paid to us in London by the Agent-General within seven days after the acceptance of each tender. In connection with the foregoing arrangements, we should, of course, be under the ordinary obligations of skilled agents. In reference to the proposed works, we should expect the Government to deliver to us at the ship's side, at the nearest and most convenient port at which the same may be available for each work, the materials for permanent way and rolling stock necessary for such work, and particularly that the rolling stock which we are entitled to use under the specifications for construction should be delivered in time to enable us to use it. Should the foregoing terms be agreed to, we are willing to construct the Invercargill and Mataura Railway, so far as regards the matters mentioned in the enclosed specifications of works, for the sum of £86,697, for the proposed length of 39 miles 56 chains, with three miles of sidings, with the addition of £2,135 for maintenance for three months, with 1,200 cubic yards extra ballast. The Auckland and Walkato Railway, so far as regards the matters mentioned in the enclosed specification of works, for the sum of £169,484 for the proposed length of 41 miles 34 chains, with two miles of sidings, with the addition of £2,200 for maintenance for three months, without any extra ballast. Bridge repairs from 0, at or near Newmarket, to 4 miles and 47 chains towards Waikato, on section, to be charged as extras. Napier and Paki Paki Railway, from Napier to Port Napier, so far as regards the matters mentioned in the enclosed specification of works, for the sum of £13,732, for the proposed length of 2 miles and 10 chains, with the addition of £106 for maintenance for three months without extra ballast. From Napier to Paki Paki, so far as regards the matters mentioned in the enclosed specification of works, for the sum of £37,075, for the proposed length of 16 miles and 3 chains, with one mile of siding, with the addition of £860 for maintenance for three months without extra ballast; should line from Napier to Port Napier not be made, extra haulage on material to be allowed ; but this offer is further subject to these following conditions:—1. That we shall be entitled to an extension of time for any delay in the delivery of materials for permanent way and rolling stock to be supplied by the Government. 2. That all materials and rolling stock imported by us for the purposes of the works shall be free of Customs duties, wharfage dues, and of all General or Provincial Government and local charges of all kinds ; and that in the case of the Invercargill and Mataura Railway, we shall be entitled to the carriage of the same, and of men employed by us and of all other materials to be used in the works or required for the purposes of the same, free of charge, on the Bluff and Winton Railway. 3. That the Government shall defray the cost of erecting a telegraph line along the lines of the proposed railways, for the use of the works during the periods of construction and maintenance. The above-mentioned sums are estimated for payment in cash. Should the Government propose to pay for the work, in debentures under the terms of the agreement of December last, the above sums will in each case be increased at the rate of 1 per cent. We beg to point out that should the Government wish us to proceed with the construction of the proposed works, pending the final adoption of Contract No. 3, under the provisions of the agreement of December last, it would be desirable to alter the terms of paragraphs 5, 6, and 7 of that agreement, and we shall be willing to consent to any modification of those clauses which may facilitate the operations of the Government. Should the Government see fit to carry out the proposed alteration in the mode of providing the materials for the permanent way and rolling stock as above mentioned, the general conditions as agreed to will have to be altered, but we apprehend that this need not cause much delay. We are, however, advised that it will be necessary that the foregoing modifications of the agreement of 18th December last should be effected by deed. These tenders are made without prejudice to our rights under the above-mentioned agreement of December last. We have, Ac, The Hon. the Minister for Public Works. John Bbogden & Sons.

Naheb and Poet Napiee Railway. Work to be executed in compliance with Plans and Specifications. Excavation, earth, rock ; Ditching, top of cuttings one side, bottom of cuttings both sides; Trimming and forming before ballasting; Pitching, road diversions, including metalling; Bridges and Culverts, timber, piling, iron ; Permanent Way in New Zealand, exclusive of rails and fastenings, ballast, rail-laying, sleepers, cartage, waste and loss ; Maintenance for three months without extra ballast. The cost of stations is not included in the specification or tender. John Bbogden and Sons.

Napiee and Paki Paki Railway. Work to be executed in compliance with Plans and Specifications. Excavation, earth; Ditching, top of cuttings one side, bottom of cuttings both sides ; Forming Lines, trimming and forming before ballasting; Road Diversions, including metalling ; Level crossings Ist class, level crossings 2nd class, level crossings 3rd class. Bridges and Culverts, excavation for foundation and outfalls, timber, piling, iron ; Fencing, cattle stops, gates. Permanent Way in New Zealand, exclusive of rails and fastenings; Ballast, rail-laying, sleepers, cartage, waste and loss ; Sidings, earthwork,.

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extra; Landing and erecting rolling stock ; Management; Maintenance for three months without extra ballast; Freight for rails and rolling stock from Auckland to Napier. The cost of stations is not included in the specification or tender; and should line from Napier to Port Napier not be made, extra haulage on material to be allowed. John Beogden and Sons.

Inveecaegill and Matauba Railway. Work to be executed in compliance with Plans and Specifications. Excavation, earth ; Stream Diversions; Ditching, top of cuttings one side, bottom of cuttings both sides, ditching at 38 miles 21 chains ; Trimming and forming before ballasting; Felling timber If chain on each side of centre line; Grubbing stumps and roots; Road Diversions, including metalling; Level crossings Ist class, level crossings 2nd class, level crossings 3rd class ; Bridges and Culverts, excavation for foundations and outfalls, timber, piling, iron, masonry, coping, puddle, loading culverts, fencing, cattle stops, gates ; Permanent Way in New Zealand, exclusive of rails and fastenings, ballast, rail-laying, sleepers, cartage, waste and loss; Sidings, earthwork, extra; Landing and erecting rolling stock; Management; Maintenance for three months with 1,200 c. yds. extra ballasting. The cost of stations is not included in the specification or tender. John Beogden and Sons.

Sib,— Wellington, 3rd July, 1872. We beg to tender for the construction of the Dunedin and Clutha Railway, so far as regards the matters mentioned in the enclosed specification of works, for the sum of £142,000 for the proposed length of 34 miles and 55 chains, with two miles of sidings, with the addition of £1,835 for maintenance for three months, without extra ballast. The whole of the permanent way materials, and all other materials required for the purposes of the work, as also all men employed by us, to be carried free of charge from Port Chalmers to the commencement of the contract, and from Balclutha to the end of the contract. This offer is subject to the terms, conditions, and provisions contained in our letter of the 20th of June last, enclosing tenders for the Auckland and Waikato, Invercargill and Mataura, Napier and Paki Paki, and Napier and Port Napier Railways. We have, Ac, The Hon. the Minister for Public Works. John Beogden and Sons.

Dunedin and Clutha Railway. Taieri Contract, 34 miles 55 chains, and two miles sidings. Work to be executed in compliance with Plans and Specifications. Tunnel; Excavation, earth, rock ; Pitching, retaining walls ; Ditching top of cuttings one side bottom of cuttings both sides ; Trimming and forming before ballasting ; Road Diversion, including metalling; Level crossing Ist class with cattle stops, level crossing 2nd class with cattle stops; Bridges and Culverts, excavation for foundation and outfalls, timber, piling, iron, masonry, punning; Fending; Permanent Way in New Zealand, exclusive of rails and fastenings, ballast, rail-laying, sleepers, cartage, waste and loss ; Sidings. Earthwork not to exceed 10,000 cubic yards ; Management; Maintenance for three months without extra ballast. 3rd July, 1872. John Beogden and Sons.

Memorandum on Messrs. Brogden's Tender. My estimate amounts to £141,369. Mr. Brogden objected to the prices fixed for wrought and cast iron, and has increased his estimate on these items. I find the price has been put too low, and would recommend that £142,000 should be offered to Mr. Brogden, and, if. he agreed to this, that his tender should be accepted. My report on this line has not yet been written, but it will be favourable as regards the prospects of the line paying working expenses. John Caeeuthebs, 4th July, 1872. Engineer-in-Chief.

Gentlemen, — Public Works Office, Wellington, 4th July, 1872. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 3rd July, in which you tender for the construction of 34 miles and 55 chains, with two miles of sidings, being the Taieri portion of the Dunedin and Clutha Railway, according to the specification therein enclosed, for the sum of £142,501, together with £1,835 for the maintenance thereof for three months, without extra ballast. In reply, I beg to inform you that the Chief Surveyor's estimate for the construction being lower than the amount above stated, the Government are prepared to meet you liberally, and agree to the terms contained in your letter, provided you reduce the amount for construction to the sum of £142,000. I have, Ac, Messrs. John Brogden and Sons, Wellington. W. Reeves.

Sib,— Wellington, sth July, 1872. We have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday's date, and in reply beg to state that we will construct the Dunedin and Balclutha Railway for the sum of £142,000, in accordance with the terms of our letter of 3rd instant. We have, Ac, To the Hon. the Minister for Public Works. John Bbogden and Sons.

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Gentlemen, — Public Works Office, Wellington, 6th July, 1872. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 20th June, in which your tender for the construction of the Invercargill and Mataura, Auckland and Waikato, and Napier and Paki Paki lines of Railway, and in reply beg to inform you that, subject to the conditions and modifications verbally agreed to, the Government accept your offer to construct the two lines first mentioned—the line from Napier to Paki Paki being still under consideration. Contracts embodying those conditions are now being prepared for execution, and will be completed with as little delay as possible. I have, Ac, Messrs. John Brogden and Sons, Wellington. W. Reeves. P.S —The tender for the line from Wellington to the Hutt, contained in your letter of the 26th of June, has also been accepted, subject to a reduction of £250 from the amount therein charged, to meet accidents by storms and floods, and to the conditions and modifications above alluded to. W. Reeves.

CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO. OTAGO SOUTHERN TRUNK RAILWAY. DENEDIN CONTEACT. CAVERSIIAM CONTRACT. Tender of J. Chaplin and Co. £4,325 15a. Tender of A. J. Smyth, £16,152 7s. sd. Fencing:— £ s. d. £ s. d. Eencing: — £ s. d. £ s. d. Fencing on reclaimed ground Ordinary Eencing, 192 chs. at 39 chs. at 34s 6d 67 5 6 325. 6d 312 0 0 Ordinary Eencing, 188 chs. at Close Eencing, 2-17 to 2-21, 4 30a 9d 289 1 0 chs. at £7 28 0 0 , 356 6 6 340 0 0 Clearing Line 6 0 6 Clearing Line, 96 chs. at 20s 96 0 0 Cuttings : —25,715 c. yds. Deficiency, 16,201 c. yds. Cuttings : — Embankment:—4l,9l6 c. yds. Erom 1-55 to 1-60, 2,217 c. yds. atls.4d 2,794 8 0 at ls. 4d 147 16 0 Formation :— Erom 1-66 to 1-71, 492 c. yds. Chains 133, at 2s 13 6 0 at ls. 4d 32 16 0 Pitching Slopes, complete, 821 From 2-10 to 2-26 soft material, sq. yds. at 2s 82 2 0 16,503 c. yds. at ls. 4d. ... 1,100 4 0 Levelling Crossing Gates and Erom 2-10 to 2-26 rock, 11,243 Wickets, 2 pairs at £12 ... 24 0 0 c. yds. at 2s. 3d 1,264 16 9 Bridges: — Erom 2-67 to 2-71 soft material, Bridge over Main South Road:— 1,900 c. yds. at ls. 4d. ... 126 13 4 Excavation, 233J c. yds. at ls. 11 13 6 From 2-67 to 2-71 rock, 1,570 Concrete in Foundations, 24 c. c. yds. at 2s. 3d 176 12 6 yds. at 26s 31 4 0 Erom 2-73 to 3-5,540 c. yds. at Rubble Masonry Foundation, ls. 4d. ... ... ... 36 0 0 24 c. yds. at 30s 36 0 0 From 3-12 to 3-19, 2,374 c. yds. Rubble Masonry Superstruc- at ls. 4d 158 5 4 ture, 339 c. yds. at 275. ... 457 13 0 3,043 311 Ashlar in blocks, 24 c. ft. at Embankments, 40,949 c. yds 3,479 3 11 35.6 d. ... ... ... 440 Soiling Slopes of Embankment, Ashlar in coping, 32 c. ft. at ss. 8 0 0 8,700 sup. yds. at 6d 217 10 0 Cement Plastering, 30 sup. yds. Formation, including Side Ditches, 96 chs. at 2s. 3 0 0 at 20s. 96 0 0 Carriage and Erection of G-irdern 6 0 0 Ditches, 25 chs. at 20s. 25 0 0 Bridge ovor Railway : — Excavation for Cills and Refill- Road Alterations : — ing Trenches, 4c. yds. at ls. 0 4 0 From 1-68 to 1-76 Earthwork, Timber in Cills and Plates,") -g including Formation, 300 c. Timber Uprights and Brae- | . yds. at ls. 4d 20 0 0 ing, « j w.„ n Metalling, 156ic. yds. at 85.... 62 12 0 Beams and Struts, f »"* y/ IU ° 82 12 0 Timber Planking, including j J* From 2-17 to 2-21 Earthwork, Spikes, J $p including Formation, 132 c. Timber Parapets and Ballast yds. at ls. 4d. ... ... 8 16 0 Beams, 55 c. ft. at Bs. ... 22 0 0 Metalling, 66 c. yds. at Bs. ... 26 8 0 Iron in Straps and Bolts, 464 lbs. 35 4 0 t, ... jm"- " '" m n n Where directed, Earthwork, inPainting and Tarring 10 0 0 eluding Formation, 1,000 c. ~. au» 3 o yds. atls. 4d 66 13 4 Timbercul"9Lyds.at£4 36 0 0 Metalling, 200 c. yds. at B S . ... 80 0 0 Culvert at 1-28:- U6 13 4 Excavation, c. yds. in bank Level Crossings :— Rubble Masonry, 124 i c. yds. at Gates and Wickets complete, 255. 155 13 6 4 pairs at £20 80 0 0 Brickwork in arch, 36 c. yds. at Ordinary Crossings complete, 40b 72 0 0 3 pairs at £30 90 0 0 Concrete, 35 15 ft. c. yds. at 170 0 0 225. 38 11 6 Tunnel:— Pitching, 32 sq. yds. at 7s. ... 11 4 0 Excavation, including Recesses, Cement Plastering, 96 sq. yds. Drain, &c, 902 1. yds. at £9 8,118 0 0 at 2b. 9 12 0 Blue Stone Covers, 2 ft. wide, Puddle, 24 c. yds. at 3s. ... 3 12 0 9021. yds. at 15s 676 10 0 Maintenance for two months... 18 0 0 Brick Lining, 221. yds. at £15 330 0 0 Grassing slopes ... ... 6 0 0 Ashlar Masonry in Fronts, 350 12 0 1,388 c. ft. at 5s 347 0 0 ■ — 9,471 10 0 £4,325 15 0 - Carried forward

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Bridges. £ a. d. £ s. d. Bridges —continued. Brought forward ...... £ s. d. £ s. d Bridge over Street: — Brought forward Excavation, 110 c. yds. at ls. Bridge over Kaikorai — continued: — 4d. ... ... ... ... 7 6 8 Cement Plastering, 6c. yds. at Concrete in Foundation, 30 Jc. 3s. 0 18 0 yds. at 40s. 60 13 4 Timber in Wall Plates, Hi c. Rubble Masonary in Cement, ft. at 4s 2 5 0 167 c. yds. at 30s. ... 250 10 0 Iron in Bed Plates, 63 lbs. at Rubble Masonry in Lime, 250 ls 3 3 0 c. yds. at 27s 337 10 0 Iron Rods and Spikes, 41 lbs. Ashlar Coping, 24 c. ft. at ss. 6 0 0 at 6d 10 6 Cement Plastering, 42 sup. Carriage and Erection of yds. at 3s 6 6 6 Girders, allow 15 0 0 Timber in Wall Plates, 12 eft. 53 13 6 at 4s. ... ... ... 2 8 0 Bridge over Kaikorai at 3-22:— Iron in Bed Plates, 61 lbs. at Excavation, 10 c. yds. at Is. 4d. 0 13 4 Is. ... ... ... ... 3 10 Concrete in Foundations, 4|: Iron in Rods and Spikes,24 lbs. c. yds. at 40s. 810 0 at 6d. 0 12 0 Rubble Masonry in Cement, Carriage and Erection of 281 c. yds. at 30s 42 15 0 Girders, allow ... ... 15 0 0 Cement Plastering, 7 sup. yds. 689 7 0 at 3s 110 Bridge over Railway, at 2-21: —• Timber in Wall Plates, 13 c. Excavation for Foundation ft. at 4s. ... ... ... 2 12 0 and Trough, 40 c. yds. at ls. Iron in Bed Plates, 75 £ lbs. at 4d. 2 13 4 ls 3 15 6 Rubble Masonry in Cement, Iron in Rods and Spikes, 40 22 c. yds. at 30s 33 0 0 lbs. at 6d 10 0 Cement Plastering, 6 sup. yds. Carriage and Erection of Girat3s 0 18 0 ders, allow 15 0 0 Timber in Wall Plates, 12 c. 75 6 10 ft. at 4s. ... ... ... 280 Culverts and Drains: — Timber in Beams and Trough, 2 Culverts, including Excava--1541 c. ft. at 4s 30 18 0 tions, 571. yds. at £11 ... 627 0 0 Timber in Planking, including 5 Culverts, including ExcavaSpikes, 921 c. ft. at 4s. ... 18 10 0 tion, 891. yds. at £410s. ... 400 10 0 Timber in Parapet, 34 c. ft. at 2 Culverts under Road, includ4s. ... ... ... ... 616 0 ing Excavation, 401. yds. at Galvanized Iron, 2 70-100 £4 160 0 0 sqrs. at £10 ... ... 10 10 0 Box Drains, including Excava - Iron in Bed Plates, 50 lbs. at tion, 501. yds. at 10s. ... 25 0 0 ls 2 10 0 1,212 10 0 Iron in Rods, Bolts and Spikes, Maintenance for six months, 1 Man ... ... 60 0 0 90 lbs. at 6d 2 5 0 Puddling Round Trough, 16,152 1 5 allow 4 0 0 5= . Carriage and Erection of KAIKORAI CONTRACT. (No. 3.) Painting and Tarring,' 'allow 10 0 0 Tender of A. J. Smith, £4,,865 10s. 6d. 138 18 4 £ s. d. £ s. d. Bridge over Railway, at 2-69 :— Fencing, 370 ehs. at 35s 647 10 0 Excavation for Cills and Re- Clearing Line, 71 chs. at 20s 71 0 0 filling Trenches, 15 c. yds. Cuttings, 22,708 c. yds. at ls.4d 1,513 17 4 at Is. 4d 10 0 Side Cuttings, 8,000 c. yds. at Timber in Cills and Plates, 53 Is. 4d 533 6 8 c. ft. at 4s. 10 12 0 Embankments, 29,936 c. yds. Timber Uprights and Bracing, Soiling Slopes of Embankment 100 0 0 1521 c. ft. at 4s 34 10 0 Formation, including Side Timber Beams and Struts, 171 ' Ditches, 185 chs. at 20s 185 0 eft. at 4s. 34 4 0 Ditches (25 c. yds. per chain), Timber Planking, including 10 chs. at 25s 12 10 0 Spikes, 198 c. ft. at 4s. ... 39 12 0 Level Crossings :— Timber Parapets and Ballast Gates and Wickets complete, Beams, 66 c. ft. at 4s. ... 13 4 0 4 pairs at £20 80 0 0 Iron in Straps and Bolts, 348 Ordinary Crossings complete, lbs.at6d 8 14 0 3 pairs at £30 90 0 0 Painting and Tarring, allow 10 0 0 170 0 0 147 16 0 Road Alterations: — Bridge over Kaikorai, at 2-73 : — At 4-64, Earthwork, including Excavation, 6c. yds. at ls. 4d. 0 8 0 formation, 73 c. yds. at ls. 6d. 5 9 6 Rubble Masonry in Cement, Metalling, 37 c. yds. at Bs. ... 14 16 0 19 c. yds. at 30s 28 10 0 20 5 6 Cement Plastering, 6 sup. yds. At 4-651, Earthwork, including at 3s. 0 18 0 formation, 504 c. yds. at ls.6d. 37 16 0 Timber in Wall Plates, 12 c. Metalling, 80 c. yds. at Bs. ... 32 0 0 ft. at 4s 2 8 0 69 16 0 Iron in Bed Plates, 63 lbs. at Where directed — Earthwork, Is. ... ... ... ... 3 3 0 including formation, 500 Iron Rods and Spikes, 31 lbs. c. yds. at Is. 6d 37 10 0 at 6d. 015 6 Metalling, 100 c. yds. at Bs. ... 40 0 0 Carriage and Erection of 77 10 0 Girders, allow 15 0 0 Stream Diversions:— 51 2 6 Cutting New Cnannel for Bridge over Kaikorai, at 3-6: — Kaikorai, 17 chs. at £6 ... 102 0 0 Excavation, 9. c. yds. at ls. 4d. 0 12 0 Filling Old Channel 50 0 0 Rubble Masonry in Cement, Rough Stone Pitching, 20 201 c. yds. at 30s 30 15 0 sup. yds. at 5s 5 0 0 157 0 0 Carried forward ... ... Carried forward 4>

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Bridges. £ s. d. £ a. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Brought forward ... ... Brought forward Private Road Bridge. Embankments — continued. Excavation for Cills and Re- Soiling Slopes of Embankments filling Trenches, 6c. yds. at 17,000 sup. yds. at 2d 14113 4 ls. 6d 0 9 0 Timber in Cills and Beams, 9,548 5 0 101 cubic ft. at 4s 20 4 0 Pitching Slopes, 1,320 sup. yds. Timber in Planking, including at 35... ... ... ... ... ... 198 0 0 Spikes, 72 cubic ft. at 4s. ... 14 8 0 Formation, including Side Timber in Parapet and Ballast Ditches, 855 chs. at 9s. ... ... ... 384 15 0 Beams, 17 cubic ft. at 4s. ... 3 8 0 Ditches:— Iron in Straps and Bolts, 36 lbs. Ditches shown on Drawings, 60 at6d. 0 18 0 chs. at 15s 45 0 0 Painting and Tarring, allow ... 5 0 0 Ditches at undefined places, 44 7 0 100 chs. at 14s 70 0 0 Bridge over Kaikorai, at 3-61: — 115 0 0 Excavation, 15 c. yds. atls. 6d. 12 6 Level Crossings : — Concrete in Foundations, 3 c. Gates and Wickets complete, yds. at 35s 5 5 0 4pairsat4oos 80 0 0 Rubble Masonry in Cement, 22 Ordinary Crossings complete, c. yds. at 30s 33 0 0 10 pairs at 200s 100 0 0 Cement Plastering, 6 sup. yds. — 180 0 0 at 3s. " ... 0 18 0 Timber in Wall Plates, Hi c. ■ Roai Alterations. yds. at 4s 250 District Road: — Iron in Bed Plates, 63 lbs. at Earthwork, including formation Is 3 3 0 Cuttings, 900 c. yds. atls 45 0 0 Iron in Rods and Spikes, 41 lbs. at 6d. 10 6 Main South Road: —• Carriage and Erection of Earthwork, including formation Girders, allow 15 0 0 Cuttings, 220 c. yds. at 15.... 11 0 0 —— 61 14 0 Pitching and Metalling, 40 1. Bridge over Kaikorai, at 4-7 :— yds. at 10s 20 0 0 Excavation, 15 c. yds. at ls. 6d. 12 6 310 0 Concrete in Foundations, 3 c. District Roads :— ft. at 355. ... ... ... 550 Earthwork, including formation Rubble Masonry in Cement, 30 Cuttings, 1,200 c. yds. at lOd 50 0 0 c. yds. at 30s. 45 0 0 Where directed — Earthwork, Cement Plastering, 6 sup. yds. including formation, 2,000 c. at 3s. 0 18 0 yds.atlOd 83 6 8 Timber in Wall Plates, 11J c. Metalling, 500 c. yds. at ss. 6d. 137 10 0 ft. at 4s 2 5 0 220 16 8 Iron in Bed Plates, 63 lbs. at ls. 3 3 0 Sridaes Iron in Rods and Spikes, 41 lbs. t> -j t ~ ,-.' , ,„ „„ ,». r 106 Bridge over Lovel s Creek, at 3-27:— Carriage" and ' Erection of Piles, including Hooping, DrivGirders, allow 15 0 0 T' "wl i S - US ° m ii n Timber in Walmgs and Braces, Culverts and Drains:- „V*^^» ."; 20 9 6 I Culvert, including Excava- T™ber m Beams > 120 c- ft' at „, .-. tion, 241. yds. at £11 ... 264 0 0 T 4s \ "• „•" "• ••• 24 0 0 II Culverts, including Excava- Ir™m Plle Shoos > 120 lbs- at „. „ tion, 1701. yds. at £410s ... 765 0 0 t cv"' -oil j"o -t '" 1 Culvert, including Excava- B t' and SpikeS ' «. „ tion, 11 1. yds. at £4 ... 44 0 0 300 lbs. at 5d 65 0 Box Drains, including Excava- Tarring, allow 2 10 0 tions, 501. yds. at 10s. ... 25 0 0 . bJ lz 6 474 10 0 Bridge over Stoney Creek, at 4-13 : — Maintenance for three months, 1 Man ... 30 0 0 Piles, including Hooping, Driving, &c, 144 1. ft. at 2s. ... 14 8 0 £4 865 10 6 Timber in Walings and Braces, ■ 91 c. ft. at 4s. 6d 20 11 9 CLUTHA CONTRACT. Timber in Beams, 120 c. ft. at Tender of McLeod and Co., £12,949 2s. llf<2. T 4s \ "'., ••''■ "• ••• 24 0 0 ■ . J ' ' , * , Iron m Pile Shoes, 120 lbs. at Fencing:— £ b. d. £ s. d. 4( j 2 0 0 Turf Fencing, 930 chs. at 18s. 837 0 0 Iron; ' in " gt "^ B £ t Post, Rail, and Wire Fencing, Spikes, 300 lbs. at sd. ... 65 0 640 chs. at 25s 800 0 0 Tarring, allow 2 10 0 1,637 0 0 go, 24 g Clearing Line, 855 chs. at ss. ... 213 15 0 Cuttings : —■ District Road Bridge over Railway, at 7-75 :— 8,140 c. yds. at Bid 288 5 10 Excavation for Cills and Re--60 c. yds. at lOd 2 10 0 filling Trenches, 18 o. yds. 1,000 c. yds. at 9d 37 10 0 atls 0 18 0 118,050 c. yds. at 7d. ... 3,443 2 6 Timber in Cills and Plates, 681 15,210 c. yds. at 7id. ... 475 6 3 c. ft. at 3s 10 5 6 7,810 c. yds. at 8d 260 6 8 Timber Uprights and Bracing, 23,360 c. yds. at 6d 584 0 0 1521 o. ft. at 4s 30 10 0 6,660 c. yds. at ls. 6d. ... 499 10 0 Timber Beams and Struts, 163 5,590 11 3 eft. at 2s. 6d 20 7 6 Embankments:— Timber Planking, including 44,750 c. yds. at 2d 372 18 4 Spikes, 190 c. ft. at 3s. ... 28 10 0 11,480 c. yds. at 4d 191 6 8 Timber Parapets and Ballast 7,900 c. yds. at 8d 263 6 8 Beams, 76 c. ft. at 3s. ... 11 8 0 9,500 c. yds. at 5d 197 18 4 Iron in Straps and Bolts, 280 51,740 c. yds. at 3d 646 15 0 lbs. at 6d 7 0 0 28,130 c. yds. at 21d. ... 293 0 6 Painting and Tarring, allow ... 3 0 0 1,965 5 5 111 19 0 Carried forward ... ... Carried forward

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D—No. 22

£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Bridges— continued. Brought forward Brought forward ... ... District Roads :— Three Occupation Bridges over Railway Earthwork, including formaat 4-76, 5-77, and 10-21:— tion, 1,200 c. yds. at ls. 2d. 70 0 0 Quantities same as District Where directed—Earthwork, Road Bridge, 3 at £120 2s. 360 6 0 including formation, 2,000 Bridge under District Road, near 1-50: — c. yds. at ls. 2d 116 13 4 Allow for Removal and Re- Metalling, 500 c. yds. at 7s. ... 175 0 0 erection 20 0 0 291 13 4 Extra Timber, 40 eft. at 35.... 6 0 0 Bridges. ""* " Bridge over Lovel's Creek : — Culverts and Drains :— p;i eS) including Hooping, Driv--1 Culvert, including Excava- ing) &c> 1441. ft. atl 3s . 4a. 24 0 0 tion, 341. yds. at 180s. ... 306 0 0 Timber in Walings and Braces, 5 Culverts, including Excava- 91 c. ft. at 3s. 4d 15 3 4 tion, 951. yds, at 140s. ... 665 0 0 Timber Beams, 120 c. ft. at 6 Culverts, including Excava- 3s. 4d 20 0 0 tion, 531. yds. at 455. ... 119 5 0 59 3 6 1 Culvert under Road, includ- Iron ; n p ile g nOCS) 120 lbs. at ing Excavation, 251. yds. at 41^ ... ... 2 5 0 465. 2id 57 15 21 Iron Straps, Bolts, and Spikes', 1 Culvert with Gate, including 300 lbs. at 4J-d 5 12 6 Excavation, 11 1. yds. at 475. 7 17 6 BJd 26 5 Oi Bridge over Stoney Creek :— 1 Culvert with Gate, including Piles, including Hooping, DrivExcavation, 101. yds. at 48s. 24 0 0 ing.&c, 1441. ft. at 3s. 4d. 24 0 0 2 Culverts, including Excava- Timber in Walings and Braces, tion, 201. yds. at 10s. ... 10 0 0 91 c ft. at 3s. 4d 15 3 4 12-inch Glazed Earthenware Timber Beams, 120 c. ft. at Pipes, including Excavation, 3 S 4( j_ _ 20 0 0 150 1. yds. at 12s 90 0 0 Iron in Pile Shoes, 120 lbs. at 9-inch Glazed Earthenware 41,2 2 5 0 Pipes, including Excavation, Iron Straps, Boits, and Spikes', 1501. yds. at 9s 67 10 0 300 lbs. at 4Jd 512 6 6-inch Glazed Earthenware , gy gig Pipes, including Excavation, District Road Bridge over Rail--1501. yds. at 6s 45 0 0 way, at 7-75 :— — X> 4lo. 10 2f Excavation for Cills and ReInspector's Cottage, complete, as specified ... 115 0 0 Filling Trenches, 18 c yds. £12,935 4, li Timber' in CiUs and."Plates', ' 681 ft. at 3s. 4d 11 8 4 Timber Uprights and Bracings, COMPLETION OF CLUTHA CONTRACT. tS Betm^nd Stmts, 163 Tender of Blair and Watson, £13,478 3s. lOd. c. ft. at 3s. 4d 27 3 4 Fencing:— £B. d. £ b. d. Timber Planking, including Turf Fencing, 930 chs. at 14s Spikes, 190 c ft. at 3s. 4d. 31 13 4 6d 674 5 0 Timber Parapets and Ballast Post, Rail, and Wire Fencing, Beams, 76 c ft. at 3s. 4d.... 12 13 4 640 chs. at 20s 640 0 0 Iron in Straps and Bolts, 280 —- 1,314 5 0 lbs. at4Jd. 5 5 0 Clearing Line, 855 chs. at 4s 171 0 0 114 18 8 Cuttings:— Three Occupation Bridges over 173,630 c yds. at ls. 3d. ...10,85117 6 Railway, at 4-76, 5-77, and 6,660 c. yds. at ls. 9d. ... 582 15 0 10-24:— 11,434 12 6 Quantities same as District Embankments, 153,500 c yds. Road Bridge, 3 at £114 Soiling Slopes of Embank- 18s. 8d 344 16 0 ments, 16,000 sup. yds. ... 141 13 4 „., , _. ~ „ tv 1 i.- oi t Son i Bridge under District Road: — at4sg 6d P.... 7 : 297 0 0 Extra Timber, 40 eft, at 3s. 4d 613 4 Formation, including side Culverts and Drains : — ditches, 855 chs. at 10s. ... ... ... 427 10 0 1 Culvert, including ExcavaDitches:— tion, 341. yds. at £10 12s. 360 8 0 Ditches shown on Drawings, "J 5 Culverts, including Excava--60 chs. at 12s f 96 0 0 tion, 951. yds. at £6145.... 636 0 0 Ditches at undefined places, C "" '" 9 Culverts, including Excava--100 chains at 12s J tion, 99 1. yds. at £2 Bs. ... 247 12 0 Level Crossings : — 2 Culverts, including ExcavaGates and Wickets complete, tion, 201. yds. at £2 10s ... 50 0 0 4 pairs at £710s. ... ... 30 0 0 12-in. Glazed Earthenware Ordinary Crossings complete, Pipes, including Excavation, 10 pairs at £15 150 0 0 1501. yds. at lis 82 10 0 180 0 0 9-in. Glazed Earthenware Boad Alterations. Pipes, including Excavation, District Road: — 1501. yds. at 8s 60 0 0 Earthwork, including forma- 6-in. Glazed Earthenware tion, 900 c yds. at ls. 3d.... ... ... 56 5 0 Pipes, including Excavation, Main South Road:— 150 1. yds. at 5s 37 10 0 Earthwork, including forma- 1,464 0 0 tion, 220 c. yds. at ls. 3d. 13 15 0 Inspector's Cottage, complete, Pitching and Metalling, 40 as specified ... ... ... ... ,„ HO 0 0 1. yds. at ss. 10 0 0 Deduct for Work done, use of 23 15 0 Tools, &c 3,200 0 0 Carried forward ... ... £13,478 3 10

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