BRITISH COLUMBIA PUBLIC ACCOUNTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1944 PERIOD PROM 1ST APRIL, 1913, TO 3UST MARCH, 1944 PRINTED BY AUTHORITY OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY. VICTORIA, B.C. : Printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. 1944. To His Honour William Culham Woodward, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of British Columbia. May it please Your Honour : The undersigned has the honour to present the Public Accounts of British Columbia for the fiscal year ended 31st March, 1944. JOHN HART, Minister of Finance. Department of Finance, Victoria, B.C., 30th September, 1944. Victoria, B.C., 30th September, 1944. The Honourable John Hart, Minister of Finance. Sir,—I have the honour to submit herewith the Public Accounts of the Province of British Columbia for the fiscal year ended 31st March, 1944. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, J. A. CRAIG, C.A., Comptroller-General. ORDER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS. Page. vi.-ix.—Balance-sheet. x.-xii.—Schedules to Balance-sheet. xiii.—Surplus Account. xiv.—Revenue Surplus (Appropriation) Account. xv.—Summarized Comparative Statement op Estimated and Actual Revenue and Expenditure. xvi.-xvii.—Details of Revenue. xviii.-xxxii.—Statement of Appropriation and Expenditure. 1-270.—Details of Current Expenditure. 270.—-Details of Recoverable Expenditure. 271.—Fraser River (New Westminster) Bridge Account. 272.—Summary of Loan Expenditure (Statutory). 273-285.—Details of Loan Expenditure (Statutory). 286-291.—"Government Liquor Act": Statement of Accounts as at 30th September, 1943. 292-297.—" Government Liquor Act ": Statement of Accounts as at 31st March, 1944. 298-299.—Industrial Development Fund: Balance-sheet and Schedule of Loans. 300-301/—Conservation Fund: Balance-sheet and Summary of Receipts and Disbursements. Land Settlement Board: Statement of Accounts covering:— 302-305.— Land Settlement Board. 306-307.— Cameron Drainage District. 308-309.— Agricultural Credit Commission. 310-311.—Comparative Statement of Revenue for 5 Years. 312-314.—Comparative Statement of Expenditure for 5 Years. 315.—Inscribed Stock and Debenture Issues arranged in order of maturity. 317.—Securities deposited with the Government pursuant to various Acts. 319.—Index to Details of Revenue and Expenditure. EE vi. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. THE GOVERNMENT OF THE BALANCE-SHEET ASSETS. INVESTMENT FOR REDEMPTION OP BRITISH COLUMBIA STOCK AND DEBENTURES (SCHEDULE " A ") BUILDINGS AND FURNISHINGS HIGHWAYS BRIDGES (LESS DEPRECIATION) WHARVES (LESS DEPRECIATION) FERRIES AND FERRY LANDINGS (LESS DEPRECIATION) PROJECTS, LOANS, AND ADVANCES: Dyking Districts: " Dyking Assessments Adjustment Act, 1905 " (less Sinking Funds) $679,193.23 " Dewdney Dyking District Relief Act, 1929 " (less Sinking Funds) Pacific Great Eastern Railway Company: Advances 109,286.50 Properties acquired under " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918 ' South Vancouver Southern Okanagan Former Indian Reservations acquired: Kitsilano Reserve, Vancouver Songhees Reserve, Victoria .. $16,036.11 2,611,548.28 $300,000.00 773,690.08 Agricultural Associations " Fraser Valley Fibre Flax Loan Act, 1943 " " Better Housing Act, 1919 ' " City of Port Coquitlam Aid Act, 1925 ' Conservation Fund Crown Property Development Account Departments Equipment Fund Industrial Development Fund King's Printer Operating Account Land Settlement Board Liquor Control Board Text-book Branch Operating Account University Endowment Lands Administration Account Forest Protection Fund Scaling Fund Advances to Municipalities (Unemployment Relief) : Municipal Works—Municipal Share Municipal Direct Relief—Municipal Share " Doukhobor Lands Acquisition Act, 1939 " Municipal Superannuation Fund $479,326.74 750,696.46 CASH: In Treasury Bank—General Account Bank—Capital Account Bank—" B " Account Bank—" C " Account .... Bank—Civil Service Superannuation Fund Account Carried forward.. $6,209.90 12,967,574.67 220,202.10 289,154.34 320,719.52 26,495.65 $16,747,714.84 $18,549,792.90 75,092,470.43 7,276,707.84 42,290.37 221,336.86 101,182,598.40 $788,479.73 95,824,468.57 2,627,584.39 1,073,690.08 25,458.76 81,318.68 37,742.01 9,000.00 1,466,817.73 20,000.00 161,421.10 2,220,000.00 270,000.00 138,811.15 4,976,735.49 703,727.36 84,149.77 2,184,937.34 179,944.73 20,652.37 1,230,023.20 296,500.00 39,094.76 114,460,557.22 - 13,830,356.18 . $246,221,226.64 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE vii. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. AS AT MARCH 31st, 1944. LIABILITIES. BRITISH COLUMBIA STOCK AND DEBENTURES (SCHEDULE " B ") . $114,917,777.80 MORTGAGE ON BRITISH COLUMBIA BUILDING, LONDON: Maturing in Quarterly Instalments to 24th June, 1945 12,125.00 TEMPORARY LOANS: Treasury Bills: Dominion Government Other Treasury Bills — ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Appropriation Accounts Other Accounts Interest accrued on Public Debt MONEY DEPOSITS: Intestate Estate Deposits Suitors' Funds Deposits Surplus Moneys from Tax Sale Deposits Official Guardian Deposits Rural District School Tax Deposits Contractors' Deposits SPECIAL FUNDS: Conservation Fund Crown Property Development Account . Equipment Fund Forest Reserve Account Industrial Development Fund Civil Service Superannuation Fund Unemployment Relief Fund University Endowment Lands Administration Account Bequests and Other Special Funds' DEFERRED CREDITS TO REVENUE: Interest and Discount on Sundry Loans to P.G.E. Rly. Co. Dominion-Provincial Income Tax Agreement — RESERVE FOR DEPRECIATION: Provincial Buildings and Furnishings $34,533,321.48 1,825,000.00 36,358,321.48 $151,288,224.28 $2,526,638.49 396,965.09 1,664,798.05 $1,383,665.93 212,462.24 2,733.35 37,952.98 12,054.14 16,050.00 $66,587.37 14,306.51 4,390.27 375,417.74 75,837.67 12,454,965.21 287,895.82 607,934.57 73,056.77 $33,932,605.47 1,686,709.03 4,588,401.63 1,664,918.64 13,960,391.93 35,619,314.50 7,250,824.60 RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND CONTINGENCIES: Southern Okanagan Project Land Settlement Board (re Sumas Development) Loans to Agricultural Associations Grants to Returned Soldiers under " Better Housing Act' Industrial Development Fund Houses, South Vancouver $2,611,538.28 3,500,000.00 25,458.76 63,300.00 125,000.00 8,000.00 6,333,297.04 Carried forward-. . $220,705,372.62 EE viii. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. BALANCE-SHEET ASSETS—Continued. Brought forward. $246,221,226.64 INVESTMENTS (AT COST): Civil Service Superannuation Fund $12,428,469.56 "Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, sec. 9 7,000,000.00 19,428,469.56 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Assessed Taxes (less Reserve) $2,997,453.74 Grazing Fees (less Reserve) 17,244.51 Probate and Succession Duties (less Reserve) _ 97,603.56 Timber Royalty and Stumpage (less Reserve) 479,646.54 Land Sales—Principal Outstanding (less Reserve) 424,311.84 Provincial Municipalities - 12,114.60 Sundry Debtors 223,330.15 4,251,704.94 TRUST ACCOUNTS (CONTRA): Cash in Banks and Investments at Cost 4,743,205.37 $274,644,606.51 I certify that the foregoing Balance-sheet is in agreement with the books of the Government of the Province of British Columbia as at 31st March, 1944. Investment for Redemption of B.C. Stock and Debentures.—Deposits for the fiscal year to the credit of the Minister of Finance as Trustee for the Sinking Funds were in arrears at 31st March, 1944, to the extent of $1,494,364. The aggregate arrears to 31st March, 1944, amount to the sum of $15,880,272. Highways.—This account represents replacement value of Highways as at 31st March, 1926, in accordance with a schedule of mileage and classification certified by the Public Works Engineer, to which has been added, in subsequent years, the capital expenditure out of Loans. Pacific Great Eastern Railway Co.—This asset is carried at book value, as the ultimate realizable value cannot be determined at this date. In accordance with the terms of the " Pacific Great Eastern Construction Loan Act, 1928," the operating deficit of the Railway has been met by advances charged to the said Loan. "Dyking Assessments Adjustment Act, 1905," and "Dewdney Dyking District Relief Act, 1929."—■ The amounts due from the districts are included at book value. The ultimate realizable value cannot be determined at this date. Equipment-Fund.—The deficiency in the Fund at 31st March, 1944, was $2,146,219.73, largely due to the employment, during the past twelve fiscal years, of Equipment Fund units on maintenance-work, free of rental charges. Land Settlement Board (except Sumas Development).—-These advances are included at book value, as the realizable value of unsold land and balances due to the Board cannot, at the present time, be determined. University Endowment Lands Administration Account.—The amount which may be recovered out of these advances cannot be determined at this date. Investments—Civil Service Superannuation Fund.—These securities are now treated as the property of the Crown pursuant to legal opinion of the Attorney-General dated 4th March, 1935. J. A. CRAIG, C.A., Comptroller-General. Victoria, B.C., 30th September, 19H. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE ix. AS AT MARCH SlST, IMA—Continued. LIABILITIES—Continued. Brought forward : $220,705,372.62 TRUST ACCOUNTS (CONTRA) : Sundry Accounts (Schedule " C ") 4,743,205.37 SURPLUS 49,196,028.52 $274,644,606.51 Note.—In addition to direct liabilities of the Province, the following securities as to both principal and interest have been guaranteed by the Province:— Guarantees. Authorized. Outstanding. (1.) Canadian Northern Pacific Railway Co. (due 2nd April, 1950) $47,975,000.00 $40,157,523.90 (2.) Vancouver and Districts Joint Sewerage and Drainage Board (due 1944-1970) 7,333,333.33 6,590,833.33 (3.) West Nicomen Dyking District (due 1st May, 1953).... 90,000.00 87,000.00 (It.) South Westminster Dyking District (due 1st July, 1960) 55,000.00 55,000.00 $55,453,333.33 $46,890,357.23 (5.) Guarantees authorized pursuant to sec. 6, " Department of Industries Act, 1919 " $4,962.77 (6.) Guarantees authorized pursuant to sec. 5, " Municipal Improvements Assistance Enabling Act, 1938 " $1,818,489.47 (7.) Certificates of Loan pursuant to sec. 10 (3), "Municipal Superannuation Act, 1938," chap. 55 $2,011,540.56 (1.) Certain mortgages covering C.N.P. Railway lines and properties within the Province were granted to Trustees to secure payment of the securities issued thereunder; such lines and properties are now part of the Canadian National Railways, which are controlled by the Dominion Government. (2), (3), and (i). Sinking Funds have been established in connection with these guaranteed securities. EE PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SCHEDULE "A." INVESTMENT FOR REDEMPTION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA STOCK AND DEBENTURES. SINKING FUND, LOAN ACT, 1921 (2nd SESSION). 1922, SERIES DY 1922, SERIES FH 1923, SERIES FC 1924, SERIES EQ. _ 1924, SERIES Fl- SERIES EH.. SERIES FA... 1925, SERIES FD 1925, SERIES FJ..._ 1927, SERIES FB. 1927, SERIES FE 1927, SERIES FK. 1927, SERIES FL 1927, SERIES FM " HIGHWAY LOAN ACT, 1920 " " UNIVERSITY LOAN ACT, 1920," " UNIVERSITY LOAN ACT, 1920," " REVENUE ACT AMENDMENT ACT, 1922," SERIES EF.. " REVENUE ACT AMENDMENT ACT, 1922," SERIES EG.. "REVENUE ACT," R.S.B.C. 1924, SERIES EU. R.S.B.C. 1924, SERIES FN R.S.B.C. 1924, SERIES FO. R.S.B.C. 1924, SERIES FP __ R.S.B.C. 1924, SERIES FQ R.S.B.C. 1924, SERIES FR._ R.S.B.C. 1924, SERIES FS R.S.B.C. 1924, SERIES FU__ R.S.B.C. 1924, SERIES FV "REVENUE ACT, " REVENUE ACT, " REVENUE ACT,; "REVENUE ACT/ "REVENUE ACT,' "REVENUE ACT/ " REVENUE ACT,' "REVENUE ACT,' ' REVENUE ACT," R.S.B.C. 1924, INSCRIBED STOCK.. " FRASER RIVER (NEW WESTMINSTER) BRIDGE ACT, 1935," SERIES GM " FRASER RIVER (NEW WESTMINSTER) BRIDGE ACT, 1935," SERIES GO GENERAL SINKING FUND BALANCE-SHEET $707,198.14 181,612.77 18,347.53 81,889.94 301,172.14 32,647.46 31,239.65 6,719.58 5,077.65 243,369.34 11,382.98 142,022.57 247,012.51 1,368,933.69 327,624.18 22,093.99 342,672.51 674,573.50 1,012,718.95 496,433.98 354,626.92 513,867.87 256,351.95 124,764.82 370,702.15 266,528.45 259,236.16 1,232,155.44 231,474.32 193,739.04 6,689,524.66 $16,747,714.84 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1ST APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE xi. SCHEDULE "B." BRITISH COLUMBIA STOCK AND DEBENTURES. DEBENTURES: LOAN ACT, 1921 (2nd SESS.), iVz PER CENT., DUE 29th JUNE, 1921 1921 1921 1922, 4V2 1922, 5 1923, i% 1924, 4% 1924, 4% 1925, 4% 1925, 4»/2 1927, 4 1927, 4V2 5 5 5 PER CENT., 1927, 1927, 1933, 1933, 1939, 4y2 4% 5 DUE 1st NOV., 15th JAN., 25th SEPT., 2nd JULY, 1st NOV., 25th SEPT., 1st NOV., 1st DEC, 25th SEPT., 1st NOV., 1st OCT., 1st SEPT., 15th JUNE, 1st NOV., 15th JAN., 25th JUNE, 25th APRIL, 1957.. 1948.... 1957 1950... 1957 1957...... 1957 1957 1957... --.- 1957..... 1953 1953 _ 1955 1950 - 1944-56- 1948 ' HIGHWAY LOAN ACT, 1920 " : 5 per cent., due 25th June, 1948 5 per cent., due 25th Jan., 1949 6 per cent., due 1st Oct., 1946 ' UNIVERSITY LOAN ACT, 1920 " : 4% per cent., due 25th Sept., 1957. 5 per cent., due 12th July, 1949 1 REVENUE ACT AMENDMENT ACT, 5 per cent., due 25th Jan., 1949 _... 5 per cent., due 12th July, 1949 ' REVENUE ACT," R.S.B.C. 1924: 4 per cent., due 15th May, 1944-61 4V2 per cent., due 15th Jan., 1951 1922' 4% per cent., due 29th June, 1944-56...... __ - 4a/2 per cent., due 1st Oct., 1953 - — 4% per cent., due 23rd Jan., 1969.- .. _ 4% per cent., due 2nd April, 1955 —.. 4y2 per cent., due 1st April, 1944-61- - - 5 per cent., due 25th April, 1954 _ - — - 5 per cent., due 24th Sept., 1959 .- - 6 per cent., due 15th Feb., 1947 - _ 5V2 per cent., due 1st Feb., 1945..— _ - - 5 per cent., due 1st Sept., 1953 _ - 5 per cent., due 20th Nov., 1954 - — ' FRASER RIVER (NEW WESTMINSTER) BRIDGE ACT, 1935 ' 3 per cent., due 4th Jan., 1957 - _ 3 per cent., due 15th June, 1957 — - - 'REVENUE ACT," R.S.B.C. 1936: 3% per cent., due 15th Dec, 1944- _ 4 per cent., due 1st Nov., 1950—- - —- 4 per cent., due 15th Aug., 1965 — _ 2-3% per cent., due 1st June, 1944-62 - — 3% per cent., due 15th July, 1962 2V2 per cent., due 1st March, 1947 - — ' SUPERANNUATION FUND TRANSFER ACT, 3y2 per cent., due 1st April, 1959 1938' ' DOUKHOBOR LANDS ACQUISITION ACT, 1939 " 3y2 per cent., due 15th Nov., 1949 3y2 per cent., due 20th Oct., 1952 ' TEACHERS' PENSIONS ACT, 1940 " : 3% per cent., due 31st Dec, 1960 due 30th June, 1961 - - due 31st Dec, 1961 SV2 per cent., ZVz per cent., 3x/2 per cent., due 30th June, 1962.. 3y2 per cent., due 31st Dec, 1962... 3% per cent., due 30th June, 1963.. 3% per cent., due 31st Dec, 1963- INSCRIBED STOCK: "REVENUE ACT, 1924," 5 PER CENT., DUE 1ST MAY, 1967.. $405 1,500 400 100 188: 500 705 1,000 332 275: 60 1,000 1,770; 110, 2,000, 1,000, 2,000, 2,000, ,000.00 ,000.00 000.00 000.00 ,000.00 000.00 ,000.00 ,000.00 000.00 ,000.00 000.00 ,000.00 000.00 000.00 000.00 000.00 000.00 000.00 600,000.00 1,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 250,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 2,042,300.00 3,060 4,000 2,025 4,000 6,417 3,203 2,353 9,956 3,036 5,000, 3,989 2,000 500 000.00 ,000.00 ,000.00 000.00 ,000.00 000.00 000.00 000.00 ,500.00 ,000.00 000.00 000.00 ,000.00 BALANCE-SHEET.. 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 4,000,000.00 3,051,000.00 1,000,000.00 14,650,000.00 636,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,500,000.00 207,500.00 89,000.00 2,325,000.00 71,483.86 70,030.68 68,287.46 67,181.39 65,428.44 65,065.97 07,642,777.80 7,275,000.00 $114,917,777.80 $1 EE xii. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SCHEDULE "C." TRUST ACCOUNTS. FOREST BRANCH, TRUST ACCOUNT- _, - $664,470.93 LANDS BRANCH, TRUST ACCOUNT _ - _ 16,483.35 WATER RIGHTS BRANCH, TRUST ACCOUNT 51,799.16 GRAZING RANGE IMPROVEMENT FUND - - - - - 23,518.69 LAND REGISTRY ASSURANCE FUND- - _ 213,491.78 ESTATES OF INSANE PERSONS - _ - —- 146,730.77 DEFERRED PAY ACCOUNTS—DOMINION-PROVINCIAL AGREEMENTS - - 472.00 PROVINCIAL BONDS REDEMPTION ACCOUNT- _ - 20,500.00 VANCOUVER AND DISTRICTS JOINT SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE BOARD—CAPITAL ACCOUNT - - _ - ' 921.21 VANCOUVER AND DISTRICTS JOINT SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE BOARD—SINKING FUND ACCOUNT - - _ 1,703,894.66 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION BOARD, ACCIDENT FUND- _ - _ 1,132,613.59 PRINCE RUPERT, CITY OF: SINKING FUND ACCOUNT - _ 603,018.44 PORT MOODY, CITY OF: SINKING FUND ACCOUNT - 80,883.66 MERRITT, CITY OF: SINKING FUND ACCOUNT _ 38,470.58 CLINTON (1) WATERWORKS DISTRICT, SINKING FUND ACCOUNT _ - 1,224.04 CRANBERRY WATERWORKS DISTRICT, SINKING FUND ACCOUNT - 17,440.63 LILLOOET WATERWORKS DISTRICT, SINKING FUND ACCOUNT—_ 3,445.27 WESTVIEW LIGHT, POWER AND WATERWORKS DISTRICT (1), SINKING FUND ACCOUNT 6,483.12 WESTVIEW LIGHT, POWER AND WATERWORKS DISTRICT (2), SINKING FUND ACCOUNT 1,705.15 WESTVIEW LIGHT, POWER AND WATERWORKS DISTRICT (3), SINKING FUND ACCOUNT 7,717.61 WESTVIEW LIGHT, POWER AND WATERWORKS DISTRICT (4), SINKING FUND ACCOUNT 3,675.66 WILDWOOD LIGHT DISTRICT, SINKING FUND ACCOUNT- - 4,245.07 BALANCE-SHEET...- : _ - $4,743,205.37 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE xiii. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. SURPLUS ACCOUNT. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1944. 1943. v April 1. By Balance _.. _.. $40,449,059.72 1944. March 31. By Interest on Investment of Sinking Funds ..— — —- 585,261.76 „ Gain on realization of Sinking Fund Investments — 20,766.33 „ " Fraser River (New Westminster) Bridge Act, 1935," Sec. 6 74,432.00 „ Current Expenditure chargeable to Asset and Liability Accounts: Sinking Funds $90,938.00 Redemption of Debentures — 1,582,350.00 Repayment of Treasury Bills 89,810.05 Payment of Mortgage principal 9,700.00 Recoverable Expenditure - 81,661.79 Increase in Accounts Receivable: Probate and Succession Duties $10,892.91 Timber Royalties and Stumpage - 82,363.68 1,854,459.84 Less— Decreases, Assessed Taxes— Land and Income $15,335.97 Land Sales—Principal 56,808.19 Grazing Fees 906.29 $93,256.59 73,050.45 20,206.14 „ Department of Immigration and Colonization 1,750.00 „ Adjustment of Excess Reserve: Southern Okanagan Project 85,445.08 „ Revenue Surplus (Appropriation) Account: Unappropriated balance, 31st March, 1944 $16,385,940.43 Less Unappropriated balance, 31st March, 1943 9,110,053.37 To Refunds of Recoverable Expenditure, credited to Asset Accounts: " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918 ": South Vancouver Houses __ $282.74 Southern Okanagan Project 85,445.08 " Better Housing Act, 1919 " 31,620.80 Advances to Municipalities: Direct Relief - 66,181.43 Works Relief . 5,218.97 7,275,887.06 $188,749.02 „ Conservation Fund—Reductions in conformity with Orders in Council No. 1594 (1942), No. 1194 (1943), and No. 436 (1944) — -- 13,604.81 „ Depreciation: Bridges _. - - $342,139.88 Ferries and Ferry Landings 12,738.02 Wharves - 10,532.00 Provincial Buildings and Furnishings 462,631.27 828,041.17 „ " Teachers' Pensions Act, 1940," Sec. 4 (4) ._ __ 130,494.41 „ Discount on Debentures issued 10,350.00 $1,171,239.41 $50,367,267.93 Balance, being excess of Assets over Liabilities .— 49,196,028.52 $50,367,267.93 $50,367,267.93 EE xiv. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. REVENUE SURPLUS (APPROPRIATION) ACCOUNT. 1943. April 1. By Balance - $9,110,053.37 1944. March 31. „ Surplus of Revenue per Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for the fiscal year ended 31st March, 1944 7,275,887.06 To Unappropriated balance carried to Surplus Account $16,385,940.43 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE xv. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. SUMMARIZED COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OP ESTIMATED AND ACTUAL REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1944. Estimated. Actual. $15 000.00 REVENUE. $25,072.89 11,189,792.33 6,663,000.00 3,700.00 7,217.47 20,987,586.92 22,501,750.38 10,000.00 12,074.10 1,250.00 1,400.50 3,893,000.00 500.00 4,481,825.23 15.00 102,500.00 59,225.63 500.00 787 50 72,500.00 94,996.32 130,000.00 186,977 82 5,000.00 2,000.00 4,583 69 2,625.79 Refunds of Expenditures: $31,886,536.92 $38,568,344.65 $1,000.00 100,000.00 $101,000.00 192,290.40 $31,987,536.92 $38,760,635.05 EXPENDITURE. Public Debt: $6,381,570.57 $6,351,881.56 90,938.00 90,938.00 1,681,860.05 1,581,700.00 $8,054,208.57 131,810.00 • $8,124,679.61 129 262 59 19,680.00 19,991.37 383,081.45 2,125,083.27 2,054,643.00 4,473,909.00 4,286,376.33 1,839,138.90 18,273.37 1,792,780.00 20,058.00 198,460.00 168 622.05 1,691,539.00 „ Lands 1,578,616.89 256,560.00 212,045.03 25,070.00 24,832.37 9,176,669.00 120,000.00 „ the Provincial Secretary 8,758,217.16 105,514.56 3,499,480.22 20,261.85 109,609.18 81,661.79 3,219,146.00 21,013.00 169,134.00 Department of Trade and Industry 750.00 Recoverable Expenditure Total Expenditure $31,792,445.57 $31,484,747.99 n. i PROVJNCIM LJBRARV VJcror.w. g. c. EE xvi. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. DETAILS OF REVENUE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 1944. Estimated. SERVICE. Received. $15,000.00 Department of Agriculture. $25,072.89 Department of the Attorney-General. $17,351.28 43,902.14 79,003.09 5,035.02 280,802.08 6,946,259.89 68,063.51 437,064.22 86,359.20 3,091,869.42 26,931.75 5,171.25 3,227.00 6,008.92 37,970.00 34,588.70 20,184.86 $15,000.00 30,000.00 55,000.00 5,000.00 180,000.00 3,800,000.00 60,000.00 320,000.00 75,000.00 100,000.00 " Motor-vehicle Act " : Registration Fees . . $314,521.31 1,900,000.00 Annual Licences: 25,000.00 Chauffeurs' - 53,329.00 25,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 5,000.00 30,000.00 25,000.00 5,000.00 Total $6,663,000.00 11,189,792.33 Department of Education. $2,345.00 4,713.27 159.20 $1,600.00 2,000.00 100.00 Total $3,700.00 $29,151.06 220,000.00 654,288.80 100,000.00 12,048,367.48 624,600.85 7,217.47 Department of Finance. Dominion of Canada: $29,151.06 220,000.00 647,362.40 Annual Grant per Capita. _ 100,000.00 Annual Grant for Lands conveyed 12,048,367.51 Subvention in Lieu of Taxes- Amusements Tickets Tax- $13,044,880.97 250,000.00 $13,676,408.19 358,985.40 162,768.82 508,362.35 3,139,025.10 317,334.43 932,846.05 337,468.39 713,850.47 92,894.96 171,366.65 382,663.84 157,656.08 1,449,788.72' 27,489.38 48,409.41 24,432.14 150,000.00 500,000.00 Fuel-oil Tax - - 3,763,625.95 19,080.00 Interest: " Dyking Assessments Adjustment Act " $19,083.82 150,000.00 850,000.00 Land Taxes: 300,000.00 Wild Land, Coal and Timber Lands 750,000.00 Mineral Tax 60,000.00 Poll Tax..... 125,000.00 100,000.00 850,000.00 Succession Duties ,. _ 15,000.00 Trust Deposits reverted to Crown 50,000.00 10,000.00 Total - $20,987,586.92 22,501,750.38 Department of Fisheries. Fish-buyers' and Miscellaneous Licences $10,000.00 12,074.10 Department of Labour. $980.50 420.00 $750.00 500.00 Trade-schools Regulation Fees Total - $1,250.00 1,400.50 Carried forward $33,737,307.67 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE xvii. DETAILS OF REVENUE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 19U—Continued. Estimated. SERVICE. Received. $25,000.00 150,000.00 125,000.00 10,000.00 40,000.00 440,000.00 1,900,000.00 875,000.00 320,000.00 8,000.00 $3,893,000.00 $500.00 $100.00 27,000.00 400.00 75,000.00 $102,500.00 $500.00 $2,000.00 45,000.00 25,000.00 500.00 $72,500.00 $130,000.00 $5,000.00 $2,000.00 $31,886,536.92 $1,000.00 100,000.00 $101,000.00 $31,987,536.92 Brought forward.. Department of Lands. Grazing Permits and Fees Land Revenue, Sundry Land Sales Survey Fees and Sale of Maps.. Timber Leases Timber Licences Timber Royalties Timber Sales . Water Rentals and Recording Fees.. Miscellaneous Receipts Total- Private Bills Fees- Legislation. Department of Mines. Bureau of Mines . Free Miners' Certificates Miners' Examinations and Certificates- Mining Receipts, General Total.. Department of Municipal Affairs. Miscellaneous Receipts Department of the Provincial Secretary. King's Printer (net profits). Marriage Licences Vital Statistics - Miscellaneous Receipts Total " Public Utilities Act " and " Motor Carrier Act." Miscellaneous Receipts Department of Public Works. Miscellaneous Receipts Inspection Fees.. Railway Department. Refunds of Expenditure. Charged to Income : " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918 " _ Charged to Loans: ' Provincial Buildings and Furnishings $1,043.44 " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918 ' " Better Housing Act, 1919 " - " Dewdney Dyking Relief Act, Advances to Municipalities: Works Relief Direct Relief 1929 ' 85,445.08 31,620.80 2,497.94 5,218.97 66,181.43 Total- Total Revenue.. $32,212.84 175,669.48 216,751.16 19,011.22 48,650.16 457,098.13 1,943,284.47 1,213,016.37 363,901.98 12,229.42 $260.50 29,660.27 458.00 28,846.86 $23,947.71 40,397.50 29,649.35 1,001.76 $282.74 192,007.66 1,737,307.67 4,481,825.23 15.00 59,225.63 787.50 186,977.82 4,583.69 2,625.79 8,568,344.65 192,290.40 $38,760,635.05 . EE xviii. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE. Summary showing Amounts appropriated, expended, unexpended, and overexpended for the Fiscal Year ended 31st March, 1944. No. of service. Vote. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT. 1 Public Debt. Interest: Page EE 1 $6,131,570.57 250,000.00 90,938.00 1,681,860.05 $6,012,508.36 339,373.20 90,938.00 1,681,860.05 $119,062.21 Premium and Exchange: Page EE 2 $89,373.20 Sinking Funds : Page EE 2 Redemption of Debt: Main Estimates Page EE 2 $1,581,700.00 100,160.05 Pages EE 2-4 — Cost-of-living $8,154,368.62 $8,124,679.61 $119,062.21 $89,373.20 2 Legislation : $131,810.00 197.98 $129,064.61 197.98 $2,745.39 Statutory: " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35 - Page EE 4 $132,007.98 $129,262.59 $2,745.39 3 Premier's Office: $19,500.00 355.33 $19,636.04 355.33 $136.04 Statutory: " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35 - Bonus: — Cost-of-living $180.00 175.33 RE. Page EE 4 $19,855.33 $19,991.37 $136.04 Department of Agricultu 4 Minister's Office: $13,340.00 33,975.00 6,845.00 58,119.00 18,170.00 112,725.00 21,250.00 $10,293.24 29,929.04 4,234.26 54,535.14 18,783.01 115,207.90 15,356.93 $3,046.76 4,045.96 2,610.74 3,583.86 5 General Office: Page EE 5 6 Markets Branch : Page EE 5 7 Horticultural Branch : Pages EE 5-6 8 Plant Pathology, etc. : Page EE 7 $613.01 2,482.90 9 Live Stock Branch : Main Estimates - Supplementary Estimates Pages EE 7-9 ... $105,725.00 7,000.00 10 Field Crops and Seed Improvement Branch : Pages EE 9-10 5,893.07 ' $264,424.00 $248,339.52 $19,180.39 $3,095.91 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE xix. No of Vote SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24a CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Agriculture—Continued. $264,424.00 8,560.00 6,612.00 2,780.00 8,520.00 8,000.00 10,000.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 9,000.00 10,000.00 500.00 3,000.00 25,000.00 2,500.00 5,000.00 500.00 2,026.10 , 10,000.00 i 5,100.00 $248,339.52 8,395.26 6,576.94 2,846.41 7,164.47 5,593.18 5,586.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 10,999.00 3,736.90 338.11 223.65 8,131.17 , 2,500.00 5,000.00 197.81 2,026.10 5,538.23 5,100.00 $19,180.39 164.74 35.06 $3,095.91 Farmers' Institutes : Page EE 10 Main Estimates —.. $7,560.00 Supplementary Estimates - - 1,000.00 Women's Institutes : Page EE 10 International, National, and Provincial Exhibits: Page EE 11 66.41 Soil Survey Branch : Page EE 11 1,355.53 2,406.82 4,414.00 Automobiles and Accessories : Page EE 11 Main Estimates - Agricultural Associations and Fairs—Grants, ETC.: Pages EE 11-12 Interior Provincial Fair Association : Page EE 12 Main Estimates Chilliwack Agricultural Association: Page EE 12 In Aid of Kamloops Bull Sale: Page EE 12 Rebates on Stumping-powder: Page EE 12 1,999.00 Subsidies on Agricultural Lime: Page EE 12 Main Estimates - Rodent and Insect Pest Extermination : Page EE 12 6,263.10 161.89 2,776.35 16,868.83 Incidentals and Contingencies : Page EE 12 Agricultural Investigations and Extension— Expenses : Page EE 12 Special Grants in Aid of Exhibitions : Page EE 12 B.C. Agricultural Association. Victoria: Supplementary Estimates - Vancouver Exhibition Association, Vancouver: Statutory : Page EE 13 "Pound District Act " —R.S.B.C. 1936, Chap. 302.19 " Natural Products Marketing (B.C.) Act"—■ R S B C 1936 Chap 165, Sec. 14 " Grasshopper-control Act " — R.S.B.C. 1936, 4,461.77 " Horned Cattle Purchases Act, 1939 "—Chap. $385,522.10 $332,292.75 $58,390.67 $5,161.32 EE xx. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. No. of SERVICE. Vote. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. ■ Department of Agriculture—Continued. $385,522.10 $332,292.75 $58,390.67 $5,161.32 Statutory—Continued. " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35—Cost-of-living Bonus: Main Estimates $4,120.00 Statutory 5,056.21 9,176.71 9 176.71 Special Warrants : Pages EE 13-14 Nos. 2, 11, 13, 15. Farm Labour Recruiting and 85,000.00 41,611.99 43,388.01 $479,698.81 $383,081.45 $101,778.68 $5,161.32 Department of the Attorney-General. 25 Attorney-General's Office: Page EE 15 $13,680.00 $14,369.89 26 General Office: Page EE 15 31,762.00 23,755.00 31,470.90 22,581.33 $291.10 1,173.67 4,089.30 27 Companies Branch : Pages EE 15-16 28 Securities Branch: Pages EE 16-17 22,440.00 18,350.70 29 " Fire Marshal Act " : Page EE 17 Main Estimates $22,224.00 24,624.00 10,438.00 25,408.00 13,690.00 25,161.54 10,324.32 24,744.12 14,141.33 Supplementary Estimates 2,400.00 537.54 30 Censor of Moving Pictures : Pages EE 17-18 113.68 663.88 31 Sheriffs' Offices: Page EE 18 32 Official Administrator : Page EE 19 451.33 33 Official Guardian : Page EE 19 3,392.00 139,654.00 71,005.00 1,003,130.00 195,470.00 3,363.76 138,324.69 68,581.32 969,484.16 205,857.13 28.24 1,329.31 2,423.68 33,645.84 34 Land Registry Offices: Pages EE 19-22 Main Estimates $131,924.00 35 Supreme and County Courts : Pages EE 22-25 36 Provincial Police: Pages EE 26-51 37 County Gaols : Pages EE 52-56 Main Estimates - - - 10,387 13 38 Game Branch : Pages EE 56-61 217,735.00 106,000.00 211,489.85 121,394.32 6,245.15 39 Administration of Justice: Pages EE 61-63 15,394.32 4,270.19 40 Coroners' Inquests and Inquiries : Pages EE 63-64 15,000.00 19,270.19 $1,917,183.00 $1,898,909.55 $50,003.85 $31,730.40 \ PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE xxi. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of the Attorney-General— Continued. Brought forward- 41 Constitutional Litigation and General Law Costs : Page EE 64 Main Estimates 42 Destruction of Predatory Animals and Birds : Pages EE 64-65 Main Estimates 43 Promotion of Uniformity of Legislation in Canada : Page EE 65 Main Estimates _ 44 After-care of Youthful Offenders : Page EE 65 Main Estimates 45 Incidentals and Contingencies : Main Estimates — Page EE 65 Statutory : Page EE 65 " Magistrates Act Amendment Act, 1939 " - " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35—Cost-of-living Bonus: Main Estimates $100,590.00 Statutory 42,586.51 Special Warrants: Page EE 65 No. 3. Grant to Civilian Protection Committee No. 6. Compensation to G. H. Hallett No. 8. Repaying H. Webster bail money destroyed in fire at Dawson Creek Department of Education. 46 Minister's Office : Main Estimates .. Pages EE 65-66 47 General Office: Main Estimates Page EE 66 48 Text-book Branch: Main Estimates - Pages EE 66-68 49 Text-books, Maps, etc.: Main Estimates Page EE 68 50 Correspondence Schools: Main Estimates Pages EE 68-69 51 Industrial Education: Main Estimates Page EE 70 52 Inspection of Schools : Main Estimates Pages EE 70-71 53 Normal Schools : Main Estimates . Pages EE 72-73 54 School for the Deaf and the Blind : Page EE 74 Main Estimates 55 Salary Grants: Main Estimates Pages EE 74-75 Carried forward.. $1,917,183.00 10,000.00 25,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 2,500.00 3,500.00 44,717.94 600.00 300.00 2,152,977.45 $13,220.00 32,290.00 10.00 62,000.00 64,102.00 57,260.00 127,210.00 41,885.00 49,605.00 2,435,000.00 Expended. $1,898,909.55 2,593.86 24,658.32 1,065.25 3,471.58 2,537.76 3,052.50 143,176.51 44,717.94 600.00 300.00 $2,125,083.27 $12,528.16 30,750.04 10.00 57,423.73 66,375.53 34,148.67 120,077.36 57,733.78 44,757.57 2,293,994.89 Unexpended. $50,003.85 7,406.14 341.68 1,528.42 $59,727.59 $691.84 1,539.96 4,576.27 23,111.33 7,132.64 4,847.43 141,005.11 Over- expended. 37.76 $31,833.41 $2,273.53 15,848.78 $2,882,582.00 $2,717,799.73 $182,904.58 I $18,122.31 EE xxii. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. No. of SERVICE. Vote. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Education—Continued. $2,882,582.00 450,000.00 180,000.00 115,000.00 13,000.00 5,000.00 4,250.00 145,000.00 10,000.00 24,500.00 1,750.00 700.00 61,300.00 7,500.00 13,640.00 48,685.00 9,022.00 13,540.00 7,500.00 489,689.00 $2,717,799.73 448,437.59 178,075.00 77,835.30 12,761.87 $182,904.58 1,562.41 1,925.00 37,164.70 238.13 5,000.00 $18,122.31 56 Grants re " Special Assistance in the Cost of Education Act " : Page EE 75 57 Supplementary Aid re Teachers' Salaries in Rural School Districts : Page EE 76 58 School Buildings, etc. : Page EE 76 59 Education of Soldiers' Dependent Chh.dren: Page EE 76 60 Bursaries—Mothers' Allowances Families : Page EE 77 61 School Tests : Pages EE 77-78 8,729.02 146,345.22 9,527.03 16,430.49 1,658.36 292.27 42,851.76 7,403.72 13,332.59 48,904.93 7,983.08 11,403.45 5,787.56 477,979.95 4,479.02 62 Conveying Children to Central Schools: Page EE 78 Main Estimates $135,000.00 Supplementary Estimates 10,000.00 1,345.22 63 School Libraries : Pages EE 78-79 472.97 8,069.51 91.64 407.73 18,448.24 96.28 307.41 64 Summer Schools and Teacher-training: Pages EE 79-80 65 Official Trustee, Community School Districts: Page EE 80 66 Board of Reference: Page EE 80 67 Adult Education : Pages EE 81-83 68 School Radio Broadcasts : Page EE 84 69 Curriculum Revision, etc. : Page EE 84 70 Libraries : Pages EE 85-87 219.93 71 Provincial Archives : Pages EE 87-88 1,038.92 2,136.55 1,712.44 11,709.05 72 Provincial Museum : Page EE 88 73 Incidentals and Contingencies : Pages EE 88-89 Main Estimates $6,000.00 Supplementary Estimates 1,500.00 74 University of British Columbia: Page EE 89 Main Estimates -■- $460,164.00 Supplementary Estimates 29,525.00 i $4,482,658.00 | $4,233,538.92 | $273,285.56 $24,166.48 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE xxiii. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Education—Continued. Brought forward - 75 Grant to Victoria College: Main Estimates _. Page EE 89 76 Grant to Fairbridge Farm School: Page EE 89 Main Estimates Statutory : Pages EE 89-90 " Public Schools Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Chap. 253, Sec. 124 (1)—Advances re Rural District School Taxes: Main Estimates - ' Abbotsford School District Act Amendment Act, 1936," Sec 5 (4) . -— ' Post-war Rehabilitation Act, 1941-42 '' ' Civil Service Act," Sec. 35 — Cost-of-living Bonus: Main Estimates $14,766.00 Statutory - - 8,917.97 Department of Finance. 77 Minister's Office : Main Estimates ... Page EE 90 78 General Office: Main Estimates Pages EE 90-91 79 Probate and Succession Duties Branch : Page EE 91 Main Estimates —- —- 80 (a) Controlling and Audit Branch : Page EE 92 Main Estimates _ (6) Purchasing Commission: Pages EE 92-9 Main Estimates 81 Taxation Branch : Main Estimates .. Pages EE 93-95 82 Agent-General's Office and B.C. House, London, England : Pages EE 95-96 Main Estimates 83 Government Agents, Assessors, etc. : Pages EE 96-114 Main Estimates - —- - 84 Postal Branch : Page EE 114 Main Estimates - - $54,700.00 Supplementary Estimates 5,000.00 85 Printing Public Accounts, Revenue Receipts, Bonds, Cheques, Estimates, etc. : Page EE 114 Main Estimates - - - Interest on Suitors' Funds Deposits: Page EE 114 Main Estimates - — - 87 Delinquent Extra-municipal School Taxes: Page EE 114 Main Estimates - $4,482,658.00 5,000.00 12,500.00 10.00 5,382.23 6,261.21 23,683.97 $4,233,538.92 5,000.00 12,500.00 10.00 5,382.23 6,261.21 23,683.97 $273,285.56 $4,535,495.41 $4,286,376.33 $273,285.56 ' Carried forward- $3,320.00 $3,209.37 40,790.00 31,401.28 22,460.00 70,190.00 19,650.00 69,070.00 36,650.00 574,500.00 59,700.00 7,500.00 1,750.00 25,000.00 19,082.13 73,293.92 34,082.92 61,123.23 47,441.05 533,671.42 61,654.25 7,275.99 981.46 15,041.11 $110.63 9,388.72 3,377.87 40,828.58 $930,580.00 [ $888,258.13 224.01 768.54 9,958.89 $24,166.48 $24,166.48 $3,103.92 14,432.92 10,791.05 1,954.25 $72,604.01 I $30,282.14 EE xxiv. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended, CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Finance—Continued. Brought forward.. Incidentals and Contingencies : Pages EE 114-115 Main Estimates 88a Dyking Assessments Adjustment Act, 1905 " —Arrears of Dyking Assessments on Land reverted to the Crown : Page EE 115 Supplementary Estimates __ Statutory: Page EE 115 " Municipalities Aid Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Sec. 2 (1): Main Estimates _. " Public Libraries Act Amendment Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Sec. 41 (4) : Main Estimates Statutory —- " Civil Service Superannuation Act,' 1936, Sec. 13: Main Estimates $7,000.00 926.66 R.S.B.C. " Coal and Petroleum Products Control Board Act, 1937," Sec. 39: Main Estimates : Water Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Schedule E, Clause 9 (8) ..- ' Municipal Superannuation Act," Sec. 10 (4) ' Civil Service Act," Sec. 35—Cost-of-living Bonus: Main Estimates _ $37,500.00 Statutory 19,210.81 Special Warrant: Page EE 115 No. 18. Cost of Survey made re Purchasing and Control of all Materials, Supplies, and Equipment of Various Departments and Institutions of the Province by Price, Water- house & Co., Chartered Accountants Department of Fisheries. 89 Salaries and Expenses : Main Estimates — Page EE 116 Statutory : Page EE 116 " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35—Cost-of-living Bonus: Main Estimates - _ $148.00 Statutory 136.83 Department of Labour. 90 Minister's Office: Main Estimates . Page EE 116 91 General Office: Main Estimates Pages EE 116-118 92 Factories Inspection: Main Estimates Supplementary Estimates Carried forward... Page EE 118 - $9,550.00 200.00 $930,580.00 13,000.00 5,621.31 570,000.00 $888,258.13 9,104.52 5,621.31 570,000.00 7,926.66 $72,604.01 3,895.48 235,000.00 | 211,905.49 4,700.00 66.38 78,290.17 56,710.81 7,413.17 $1,909,308.50 $19,910.00 284.83 $20,194.83 $13,030.00 76,265.00 9,750.00 $99,045.00 23,094.51 857.74 66.38 78,290.17 56,710.81 7,413.17 $1,839,138.90 $100,451.74 $17,988.54 $1,921.46 284.83 $18,273.37 $1,921.46 $12,403.13 64,610.16 9,535.04 $86,548.33 $626.87 11,654.84 214.96 $12,496.67 0,282.14 $30,282.14 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE xxv. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Labour—Continued. Brought forward 93 Apprenticeship Branch : Main Estimates Page EE 118 94 Trade-schools Regulation Branch : Page EE 119 Main Estimates — 95 Safety Branch, Lumber Industry: Page EE 119 Main Estimates - $5,680.00 Supplementary Estimates 450.00 96 Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Branch : Page EE 119 Main Estimates - - 97 Youth Training and War Emergency Training: Pages EE 120-124 Main Estimates Statutory : Page EE 120 " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35—Cost-of-living Bonus: Main Estimates $4,120.00 Statutory __ 1,767.80 " Public Inquiries Act " (Credit) Department of Lands. 98 Minister's Office: Main Estimates — Page EE 124 99 Salaries : Main Estimates Pages EE 125-129 100 Land Settlement Board: Main Estimates Supplementary Estimates 101 Temporary Assistance: Main Estimates Page EE 129 $20,590.00 750.00 Page EE 129 102 War Service, Temporary Assistance: Pages EE 129-130 Main Estimates _ ----- $30,000.00 Supplementary Estimates 10,000.00 103 Expenses : Administration, Maintenance of Buildings, Launches, Autos, etc.: Pages EE 130-139 Main Estimates — 104 Forest Protection Fund: Main Estimates Page EE 139 105 Grant to Canadian Forestry Association: Page EE 140 Main Estimates 106 Reconnaissance and Cruising: Page EE 140 Main Estimates — - 107 Forest Research : Main Estimates - Page EE 140 Carried forward.. 99,045.00 9,040.00 3,085.00 6,130.00 $86,548.33 7,785.13 2,227.14 6,158.09 $12,496.67 1,254.87 857.86 17,690.00 j 15,934.29 60,000.00 5,887.80 Cr. 8.15 $200,869.65 $12,645.00 465,034.00 21,340.00 6,000.00 40,000.00 190,000.00 500,000.00 4,000.00 8,500.00 12,000.00 44,089.42 1,755.71 15,910.58 5,887.80 Cr. 8.15 $168,622.05 $32,275.69 $10,808.67 446,692.20 20,481.14 36,583.16 166,159.30 500,000.00 4,000.00 6,042.87 10,748.51 $1,836.33 18,341.80 858.86 434.39 3,416.84 23,840.70 1,251.49 $28.09 $28.09 $1,259,519.00 | $1,207,081.46 | $52,437.54 | EE xxvi. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. No. of SERVICE. Vote. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended, j JgS^ \ CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Lands—Continued. $1,259,519.00 100,000.00 20,000.00 15,000.00 50,000.00 5,000.00 48,500.00 40,000.00 500.00 500.00 1,000.00 3,250.00 92,181.55 9,660.36 425.00 3,536.48 74,187.00 5,000.00 $1,207,081.46 96,787.21 19,196.08 7,109.64 13,107.95 5,000.00 46,866.92 30,153.41 $52,437.54 3,212.79 803.92 7,890.36 36,892.05 108 Reforestation and Forest Nursery: Pages EE 140-141 109 Provincial Parks : Page EE 141 110 Water Surveys : Page EE 141 110a Hydro-electric and Rural Electrification Surveys : Page EE 142 111 B.C. Hydrometric Service: Page EE 142 112 " Soldiers' Land Act " : Page EE 142 Main Estimates $42,500.00 Supplementary Estimates 6,000.00 1,633.08 9,846.59 500.00 25.32 113 Surveys and Maps : Pages EE 142-143 114 Refund of Stumpage, Railway Belt: Page EE 143 115 Refunds under " Land Act " and " Revenue Act ": Page EE 143 474.68 1,011.59 2,499.86 92,181.55 9,660.36 425.00 3,536.48 43,524.70 116 Publicity: Page EE 143 Main Estimates Incidentals and Contingencies: Pages EE 143-144 Main Estimates $2,500.00 $11.59 117 750.14 Statutory : Page EE 144 "Forest Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Sec. 32 (2) — Forest Reserve Account: Main Estimates $83,250.00 Statutory 8,931.55 " Grazing Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Sec. 14—Grazing Range Improvement Fund: Main Estimates $8,333.00 Statutory 1,327.36 " Land Settlement and Development Act," Sees. 6 and 41 - " Doukhobor Lands Acquisition Act, 1939," Sec. 6 " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35—Cost-of-living Bonus: Main Estimates Special Warrant: No. 1. Completion of Dam at Campbell Meadows and Construction-works re Okanagan Falls Irrigation District Water System. 30,662.30 5,000.00 $1,728,269.39 $1,578,616.89 $149,654.09 $11.59 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE xxvii. No. of SERVICE. Vote. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Mines. 118 Minister's Office: Page EE 144 $11,080.00 21,860.00 60,865.00 17,280.00 39,530.00 14,170.00 10,600.00 50,000.00 900.00 25,000.00 2,000.00 4,165.63 $10,715.87 20,933.03 60,393.77 17,198.55 38,257.98 11,806.21 9,900.00 19,851.18 96.99 18,154.51 571.31 4,165.63 $1,264.13 926.97 471.23 81.45 1,272.02 2,363.79 700.00 30,148.82 803.01 6,845.49 1,428.69 119 General Office: Page EE 145 120 Mineralogical Branch : Pages EE 145-146 121 Assay Branch : Pages EE 146-147 122 Mines Inspection Branch : Pages EE 147-148 123 Mine-rescue and Training Stations : Page EE 148 124 Grants : Pages EE 148-149 125 Grants in Aid of Mining Roads and Trails : Page EE 149 126 Subsidies re Explosives : Page EE 149 127 Grub-staking and Aid to Prospectors : Page EE 149 128 Incidentals and Contingencies: Pages EE 149-150 Statutory: Page EE 150 " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35—Cost-of-living Bonus: Main Estimates ~— $2,375.00 Statutory 1,790.63 Department of Municipal Affairs. 129 Salaries and Expenses : Page EE 150 $258,350.63 $212,045.03 $46,305.60 $24,470.00 1,028.03 $23,804.34 1,028.03 $665.66 Statutory : Page EE 160 Main Estimates - - ----- $600.00 Statutory 428.03 Department of the Provincial Secretary. 130 Minister's Office: Page EE 151 $25,498.03 $24,832.37 $665.66 $4,730.00 34,032.00 43,365.00 $3,205.54 30,289.83 32,422.71 $1,524.46 3,742.17 10,942.29 131 General Office: Page EE 151 132 Civil Service Commission : Pages EE 151-162 Supplementary Estimates 3,000.00 $82,127.00 $65,918.08 $16,208.92 EE xxviii. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of the Provincial Secretary- Continued. Brought forward.. 133 Administration of " Superannuation Act " and " Teachers' Pensions Act " : Page EE 152 Main Estimates —- - 134 King's Printer: Main Estimates Pages EE 152-153 135 Government House: Main Estimates Pages EE 153-154 136 Assessment on Class 13 (The Crown), "Work men's Compensation Act ": Page EE 154 Main Estimates _ 137 Civil Service Schedule Bond: Page EE 154 Main Estimates 138 Grant to Canteen Fund Trustees : Page EE 154 Main Estimates — - 139 Contingencies : Main Estimates Supplementary Estimates Page EE 154 $8,500.00 3,000.00 140 " Civil Service Superannuation Act "—Government Contributions : Page EE 154 Main Estimates 141 Grant, " Health Insurance Act ": Page EE 154 Main Estimates - .- — 142 Administration : Main Estimates Social Assistance Branch. Pages EE 155-159 143 Child Welfare Division: Main Estimates Supplementary Estimates 144 Collections Office: Main Estimates Pages EE 159-160 $186,000.00 2,081.34 Supplementary Estimates 145 Burial of Indigents: Main Estimates Page EE 161 $6,000.00 825.00 Page EE 161 146 " Residence and Responsibility Act ": Page EE 161 Main Estimates 147 Welfare Visitor for the Deaf: Page EE 162 Main Estimates 148 Grants to Charitable Associations, etc.: Page EE 162 Main Estimates 149 Social Allowances, Medical Services, etc. (including Grants): Pages EE 162-164 Main Estimates . Carried forward.. $82,127.00 115,000.00 10,000.00 460,000.00 10,000.00 259,360.00 188,081.34 6,885.00 9,000.00 1,500.00 2,500.00 40,000.00 1,700,000.00 $2,950,898.34 $65,918.08 39,735.00 34,302.74 10.00 8,000.00 7,158.27 110,000.00 6,912.76 10,000.00 11,500.00 10,255.64 464,307.26 7,000.00 249,318.19 161,191.42 6,925.03 6,003.79 1,337.80 1,238,638.78 $2,419,039.76 $16,208.92 5,432.26 841.73 5,000.00 287.24 1,244.36 3,000.00 10,041.81 26,889.92 2,996.21 162.20 2,500.00 760.00 240.00 461,361.22 $536,205.87 $4,307.26 40.03 $4,347.29 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE xxix. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of the Provincial Secretary— Continued. Social Assistance Branch—Continued. Brought forward - _ 150 Old-age Pensioners' War Cost-of-living Bonus : Page EE 164 Main Estimates Provincial Beard of Health. 151 Office of the Secretary: Main Estimates Pages EE 165-168 $174,230.00 Supplementary Estimates 14,000.00 152 Division of Laboratories : Pages EE 169-170 Main Estimates - $60,095.00 Supplementary Estimates — - 6,000.00 153 Vital Statistics Division : Main Estimates Supplementary Estimates Pages EE 170-171 $50,935.00 A 2,000.00 154 Division of Venereal Disease Control: Pages EE 171-174 Main Estimates $82,716.00 Supplementary Estimates 1.00 155 In Aid of Resident Physicians : Pages EE 174-175 Main Estimates —- Institutions, Hospitals, etc. 156 Hospitals—Administration and Grants: Pages EE 175-176 Main Estimates $1,214,880.00 Supplementary Estimates 50,600.00 157 Division of Tuberculosis Control: Pages EE 176-184 Main Estimates $674,046.00 Supplementary Estimates 34,425.00 158 Provincial Mental Hospitals: Pages EE 184-197 Main Estimates - 159 Provincial Home, Kamloops: Pages EE 197-198 Main Estimates 160 Industrial Schools : Main Estimates —- Supplementary Estimates 161 Provincial Infirmaries: Pages EE 198-201 $83,727.00 5,050.00 Main Estimates —- Supplementary Estimates Carried forward. Pages EE 201-203 $93,952.00 - 13,090.00 ;.34 821,182.00 188,230.00 82,717.00 25,000.00 1,265,480.00 $2,419,039.76 825,753.92 177,404.70 64,392.74 69,975.82 1,242,319.02 708,471.00 | 710,106.61 1,327,678.00 | 1,226,675.92 30,784.00 | 24,617.94 88,777.00 107,042.00 $7,715,289.3 86,047.99 100,798.42 $7,014,669.14 $536,205.87 10,825.30 1,702.26 3,816.15 12,741.18 6,582.55 23,160.98 101,002.08 6,166.06 2,729.01 4,571.92 1,635.61 $711,175.02 | $10,554.82 EE xxx. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of the Provincial Secretary- Continued. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. Brought forward 162 Home for the Aged: Main Estimates Page EE 203 Statutory: Allowance, F. A. Pauline: Main Estimates Pages EE 203-206 ' Public Inquiries Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Chap. 131: Main Estimates $1,000.00 Statutory — 6,959.67 ' Mothers' Allowances Act," Chap. 53, 1937: Main Estimates _ ' Old-age Pension Act " : Main Estimates - $754,907.00 Supplementary Estimates 112,000.00 'Teachers' Pensions Act," Sec. 17 (3) 1 Municipal Superannuation Act," Sec. 26 ' Provincial Elections Act, 1939," Chap. 16 ' Civil Service Act," Sec. 35 — Cost-of-living Bonus: Main Estimates - $160,440.00 Statutory _ - -— 84,918.97 Special Warrants : Page EE 206 No. 5. Grant to City of Victoria re Auxiliary Fire-hall, 461 Superior Street No. 10. Grant to City of Victoria towards Expenses of Centenary Celebration No. 12. Structural Alterations to Vancouver T.B. Unit - - - No. 14. Purchase of Microfilming Machine - ' Public Utilities Act " and " Motor Carrier Act." Pages EE 206-209 Statutory : Salaries and Expenses: Main Estimates - ' Civil Service Act," Sec. 35—Cost-of-living Bonus .'—. Department of Public Works. 163 Minister's Office: Main Estimates . Page EE 209 164 Administration : Main Estimates Pages EE 209-213 165 Maintenance of Parliament Buildings and Grounds : Pages EE 213-216 Main Estimates 166 Government House (Maintenance) : Pages EE 216-217 Main Estimates — - $7,715,289.34 49,905.00 4,200.00 7,959.67 625,000.00 866,907.00 1,242.43 196.50 10,512.39 245,358.97 1,000.00 10,000.00 7,000.00 6,000.00 $7,014,669.14 28,242.27 1,550,571.30 $120,000.00 4,324.85 $124,324.85 $12,390.00 330,213.00 188,040.00 27,300.00 $711,175.02 21,662.73 1,200.00 7,959.67 581,541.29 841,574.39 1,242.43 196.50 10,512.39 245,358.97 1,000.00 10,000.00 6,989.56 4,730.55 43,458.71 25,332.61 1,768,217.16 10.44 1,269.45 $802,908.96 $101,189.71 ! $18,810.29 4,324.85 $105,514.56 $11,362.50 $18,810.29 $1,027.50 312,543.32 17,669.68 I 8,171.89 27,299.96 Carried forward - $557,943.00 .04 $10,554.82 $10,554.82 $26,869.11 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE xxxi. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Public Works—Continued. Brought forward- 167 Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc: Pages EE 217-254 Main Estimates - $2,144,570.00 Supplementary Estimates _ 195,000.00 168 Local Highways within Municipal Limits: Pages EE 254-255 Main Estimates _ 169 Repairs, etc., to Government Buildings through out the Province : Pages EE 255-263 Main Estimates 170 Highway Signs : . Page EE 263 Main Estimates - 171 Steam-boiler Inspection : Pages EE 263-264 Main Estimates - 172 Electrical Energy.Inspection: Page EE 264 Main Estimates . 173 Grant to Dewdney Dyking Commission : Page EE 264 Main Estimates _ Statutory: Page EE 265 " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35—Cost-of-living Bonus: Main Estimates Special Warrants : Pages EE 264-265 No. 4. Premium re War Risk Insurance Policy... No. 7. Compensation to John W. Wise No. 9. Payment of Damages to C. T. Horrex re Snow-plough Accident - No. 16. Corporation of the District of Sumas in lieu of Repairs to that Portion of Yale Road within the Municipal Area No. 17. Compensation to Basil Gardom for Damage from Flooding to Farm Lands described in Order in Council No. 405 of 1944 No. 19. Construction of a Sidewalk on Arterial Highway 53R in the City of Port Alberni Railway Department. 174 Salaries and Expenses : Main Estimates Page EE 265 Page EE 265 35—Cost-of-living Statutory : " Civil Service Act," Sec. Bonus: Main Estimates $173.00 Statutory 127.43 $557,943.00 2,339,570.00 30,000.00 400,010.00 1,350.00 $531,073.89 2,401,051.09 15,033.14 388,183.34 1,350.00 1.00 17,722.00 2,500.00 65,050.00 78,173.00 3,350.00 1.00 16,781.82 2,500.00 49,272.09 77,673.00 3,350.00 210.85 | 210.85 10,500.00 | 10,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 5,000.00 $26,869.11 $61,481.09 14,966.86 11,826.66 15,777.91 500.00 5,000.00 $3,513,879.85 $20,840.00 300.43 $21,140.43 $3,499,480.22 $75,880.72 $61,481.09 $19,961.42 $878.58 300.43 1,261.85 :.58 EE xxxii. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Trade and Industry. Page EE 266 175 Minister's Office: Main Estimates - 176 General Office: Main Estimates Page EE 266 177 B.C. Government Travel Bureau : Pages EE 266-268 Main Estimates _.. 178 Bureau of Economics and Statistics: Pages EE 268-269 Main Estimates 179 Bureau of Trade Extension : Main Estimates Page EE 269 Statutory: Main Estimates Statutory Page EE 270 $2,640.00 1,752.43 Recoverable Expenditure. 180 " Soldiers' Land Act "—Houses, South Vancouver : Page EE 270 Main Estimates Statutory : Page EE 270 " Fraser Valley Fibre Flax Loan Act " RECAPITULATION. Current Account: Public Debt— Interest Premium and Exchange- Sinking Funds Redemption of Debt Legislation Premier's Office- Department of Agriculture _ Department of the Attorney-General.. Department of Education Department of Finance Department of Fisheries Department of Labour Department of Lands — Department of Mines Department of Municipal Affairs Department of the Provincial Secretary _ " Public Utilities Act" and " Motor Carrier Act' Department of Public Works.— Railway Department.— Department of Trade and Industry- Recoverable Expenditure Total expenditure, fiscal year 1943-44— $1,500.00 7,514.00 71,000.00 41,595.00 44,885.00 4,392.43 $170,886.43 $750.00 81,318.1 $82,068.68 $6,131,570.57 250,000.00 90,938.00 1,681,860.05 $1,459.48 7,260.39 42,200.16 29,994.79 $40.52 253.61 28,799.84 20,583.07 4,392.43 $109,609.18 $343.11 81,318.68 ,661.79 $8,154,368.62 132; 19 479 2,152 4,536 1,909, 20; 200 1,728 258 25 9,550; 124, 3,513 21, 170 82, 007.98 855.33 698.81 ,977.45 ,495.41 308.50 194.83 869.65 259.39 350.63 ,498.03 ,571.30 324.85 ,879.85 140.43 886.43 068.68 $33,079,756.17 $6,012,508.36 339,373.20 90,938.00 1,681,860.05 $8,124,679.61 129, 19 383, 2,125 4,286, 1,839, 18, 168, 1,578 212, 24, 8,758, 105, 3,499, 20, 109, 81, 262.59 991.37 081.45 083.27 376.33 138.90 273.37 622.05 616.89 045.03 832.37 217.16 514.56 480.22 261.85 609.18 661.79 $31,484,747.99 $61,277.25 $406.89 $406.89 $119,062.21 $119,062.21 2,745.39 101,778.68 59,727.59 273,285.56 100,451.74 1,921.46 32,275.69 149,654.09 46,305.60 665.66 802,908.96 18,810.29 75,880.72 878.58 61,277.25 406.89 $1,848,036.36 $89,373.20 9,373.20 136.04 5,161.32 31,833.41 24,166.48 30,282.14 28.09 11.59 61,481.09 $253,028.18 DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAE ENDED 31ST MARCH, 1944 CURRENT ACCOUNT SERVICE. Expended. Vote 1. PUBLIC DEBT. Interest ($6,012,508.36) : " Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1924—5% on Debentures, $7,275,000-. $343,420.00 " Loan Act, 1921 " (2nd Sess.)—4%% on Debentures, $440,000.. 18,615.50 " Loan Act, 1921 " (2nd Sess.)—5% on Debentures, $2,000,000.. 100,000.00 " Loan Act, 1922 "—5% on Debentures, $1,200,000 33,198.63 " Loan Act, 1922 "—4%% on Debentures, $188,000 8,460.00 " Loan Act, 1923 "—4%% on Debentures, $705,000 31,725.00 " Loan Act, 1924 "—4%% on Debentures, $1,332,000 59,940.00 " Loan Act, 1925 "—4%% on Debentures, $335,000 15,075.00 " Loan Act, 1927 "—4% on Debentures, $1,000,000 40,000.00 " Loan Act, 1927 "—4%% on Debentures, $3,880,000 174,600.00 " Loan Act, 1932 "—3%% on Debentures, $407,000 14,245.00 " Loan Act, 1933 "—3% on Debentures, $2,000,000 60,000:00 " Loan Act, 1933 "—3%% on Debentures, $2,593,000 90,755.00 " Loan Act, 1933 "—5% on Debentures, $1,000,000 50,000.00 " Loan Act, 1939 "—4% on Debentures, $2,000,000 80,000.00 " University Loan Act, 1920 "^4%% on Debentures, $250,000— 11,250.00 " University Loan Act, 1920 "—5% on Debentures, $1,300,000 53,513.70 " Highway Loan Act, 1920 "—5% on Debentures, $1,600,000 80,000.00 " Highway Loan Act, 1920 "—6% on Debentures, $2,000,000 120,000.00 " Revenue Act Amendment Act, 1922 "—5% on Debentures, $3,042,300 152,115.00 " Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1924—4% on Debentures, $3,230,000 _- 123,266.30 " Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1924—4 y2% on Debentures, $22,315,000 991,880.07 " Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1924—5% on Debentures, $15,492,500- 774,625.00 " Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1924—5%% on Debentures, $3,989,000 219,395.00 " Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1924—6% on Debentures, $5,000,000-... 300,000.00 " Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1936—3V4% on Debentures, $4,000,000 130,000.00 "Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1936 —2-3y2% on Debentures, $18,700,000 475,164.40 " Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1936—3%% on Debentures, $636,000... 22,260.00 " Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1936—4% on Debentures, $4,051,000.... 162,040.00 " Fraser River (New Westminster) Bridge Act, 1935 "—3% on Debentures, $2,000,000 60,000.00 " Superannuation Fund Transfer Act, 1938"—3y2% on Debentures, $3,500,000 122,500.00 " Doukhobor Lands Acquisition Act, 1939"—3%% on Debentures, $207,500 1 7,262.50 "Teachers' Pensions Act, 1940"—3y2% on Debentures, $2,655,296.41 89,859.89 Interest on Treasury Bills 1,091,046.68 $6,106,212.67 Less transferred from Fraser River (New Westminster) Bridge Account 93,704.31 Carried forward $6,012,508.36 . EE 2 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. Vote 1. PUBLIC DEBT—Continued. Brought forward $6,012,508.36 Premium and Exchange ($339,373.20) : Debt Service — Canadian Bank of Commerce, $329,031.89; Minister of Finance and City of Merritt, $4.50; Minister of Finance and City of Prince Rupert, $206; Minister of Finance and Vancouver and District Joint Sewerage and Drainage Board, $1,043; Minister of Finance and Workmen's Compensation Board, $5,439; Province of B.C. Water Improvement Districts Sinking Fund, $30 $335,754.39 Commissions, Brokerage, etc.—Canadian Bank of Commerce 8,490.11 $344,244.50 Less difference in exchange, etc. 4,871.30 339,373.20 Total, Interest, Premium, and Exchange $6,351,881.56 Sinking Funds. Minister of Finance, Trustee: " Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1924—Inscribed Stock _..... $90,938.00 " Fraser River (New Westminster) Bridge Act, 1935 " - 74,432.00 $165,370.00 Less transferred from Fraser River (New Westminster) Bridge Account 74,432.00 90,938.00 Redemption of Debt. Redemption of Debentures: "Loan Act, 1921" (2nd Sess.)—Series EV $35,000.00 " Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1924—Series EV 175,000.00 " Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1924—Series FY 142,000.00 " Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1924—Series FZ 170,000.00 " Revenue Act," R.S.B.C. 1936—Series GZ 1,050,000.00 $1,572,000.00 British Columbia House, London, England: Holland, Hannen & Cubitts, Ltd.—Instalment of mortgage 9,700.00 1,581,700.00 STATUTORY. Loan Acts, 1932 and 1933—Series GP $10,350.00 Treasury Bills 89,810.05 100,160.05 Total, Vote 1 $8,124,679.61 Vote 2. LEGISLATION. Members' Indemnities ($96,000) : Forty-eight Members @ $2,000 $96,000.00 Mileage ($6,518)—W. A. C. Bennett, $190.50; G. E. Braden, $704; C. Cameron, $73; R. H. Carson, $165; M. M. Connelly, $508.50; L. H. Eyres, $298; E. V. Finland, $301.50; H. Gar- grave, $41.50; J. J. Gillis, $148.50; F. W. Green, $373.50; S. Guthrie, $32; H. W. Herridge, $295; L. E. Jamieson, $41.50; E. T. Kenney, $350; T. King, $277.50; C. S. Leary, $264.50; L. LeBourdais, $242.50; W. W. Lefeaux, $47.50; T. A. Love, $302; J. Mowat, $67.50; R. C. MacDonald, $71; G. W. Mac- Carried forward $96,000.00 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 3 SERVICE. Expended. Vote 2. ' LEGISLATION—Continued. Brought forward $96,000.00 Members' Indemnities—Continued. Mileage—Continued. Innis, $41.50; C. G. MacNeil, $41.50; J. A. Paton, $41.50; F. Putnam, $335; T. J. Rolston, $41.50; V. Segur, $229.50; L. A. Shepherd, $48.50; D. G. Steeves, $41.50; G. F. Stirling, $207.50; A. J. Turner, $41.50; T. Uphill, $400; B. G. Webber, $167; E. E. Winch, $45; H. E. Winch, $41.50 6,518.00 Statutory Allowance to the Leader of the Opposition—H. E. Winch 2,000.00 Sessional Allowances—Mr. Speaker, Hon. N. W. Whittaker, $1,800; Deputy Speaker, E. V. Finland, $500 2,300.00 Salaries ($10,632.99) : Clerk of the House—W. H. Langley $1,200.00 Law Clerk—R. S. S. Yates 700.00 Sergeant-at-Arms—W. R. Webster 1,340.00 Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms—W. F. Tranter 683.33 Assistant Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms—F. W. Coulter- 433.33 Speaker's Clerk—F. C. Sommer 320.82 Speaker's Secretary—E. M. Lacey 376.25 Attendants—W. R. Fairclough, $96.25; N. E. Fair- weather, $192.50; H. Fensham,' $192.50; J. D. Fraser, $229.17; J. F. Johnson, $210.83; R. O. Lamb, $210.83; R. T. Milne, $284.17; G. Morgan, $229.17; G. MacGregor, $215.42; D. MacMillan, $293.33; A. P. McConnell, $229.17; G. Mclnnis, $36.67; G. F. Salmon, $210.83; T. C. Smith, $229.17; C. R. Turner, $36.67 2,896.68 Stenographers — M. Bacchus, $180; P. Bradley, $172.50; H. Cruickshank, $180; B. J, Flawse, $15; A. B. Hay, $150; M. Kirkpatrick, $11.25; J. Men- dels, $295.83; A. M. Mullaly, $121.88; M. A. McBean, $172.50; M. Mclntyre, $35.62; M. Nes- bitt, $200; I. Parkyn, $168.75; D. Rawlinson, $157.50; B. Wallace, $183.75; M. J. Young, $45— 2,089.58 Pages—E. Armitage, $54; R. Clark, $73.50; M. Donald, $87.50; G. Giles, $63; W. Jones, $63; H. Laidlaw, $63; G. Pynn, $63; T. Richards, $63; G. Sager, $63 593.00 10,632.99 Expenses ($11,846.72) : Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $77.90; King's Printer, $326.56; W. H. Malkin Co., Ltd., $13.13; Remington- Rand, Ltd., $75; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $80.35; Underwood Elliott Fisher, Ltd., $106; Vancouver Daily Province, $77.55; Vancouver News-Herald, $97.50; Vancouver Sun, $71.82; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.79 934.60 Printing, Binding, etc.—King's Printer, $5,762.64; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $73.50; Vancouver Sun, $54.40 5,890.54 Furniture and Equipment—A. E. Scurrah, $33.15; Standard Furniture Co., $729.95; Toggery Shop, $171.25; T. Wherry, $5 939,35 Select Standing Committees—King's Printer 2.40 Dining-room—Economy Steam Laundry, $58.04; King's Printer, $41.85; H. E. Lee, $176; N. MacDonald, $1,224.65; B. Wilson Co., Ltd., $33.20 1,533.74 Incidentals—Brown's Victoria Nurseries, Ltd., $20.15; C. & C. Taxi Service, Ltd., $10.60; Economy Steam Laundry, $23.24; Empire Parliamentary Association, $335.25; F. Giolma, $1,800; W. H. Langley, $250; Modern Pharmacy, Ltd., $19.42; Pan- torium Dye Works of Canada, Ltd., $23.50; telegrams and telephones, $37.25; Victoria Black & White Taxi, $12.55; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $14.13 2,546.09 $129,297.71 Less meals supplied 233.10 Carried forward $129,064.61 EE 4 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31ST MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. Vote 2. Cost-of-living bonus LEGISLATION—Continued. Brought forward $129,064.61 Statutory. " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. 197.98 Total expenditure, Legislation.. $129,262.59 Vote 3. PREMIER'S OFFICE. Salaries ($15,267.61) : The Premier—Hon. J. Hart Secretary—P. C. Richards Clerk-Stenographer—F. J. B. West Stenographer—M. A. Smith Temporary Assistance—M. B. Husband Expenses ($4,370.08) : Office Supplies, etc.—C. & C. Taxi Service, Ltd., $13.55; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $24.15; Empress Taxi & Sightseeing Co., Ltd., $20.90; Fortune, $12; King's Printer, $602.25; Receiver- General of Canada, $11; P. C. Richards, $74; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $1,768.33; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $24; Trend, $15; Vancouver News-Herald, $10.20; Vote 2—Meals, $20.15; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $159.76 . Less charged to Vote 77 . $2,795.29 475.00 Travelling Expenses, etc- ards, $576.94 -Hon. J. Hart, $2,162.85; P. C. Rich- Less charged to Vote 77 . $2,739.79 690.00 Less refund Statutory. " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. Cost-of-living bonus Total expenditure, Premier's Office . $9,000.00 3,300.00 1,530.40 1,225.01 212.20 $15,267.61 2,320.29 2,049.79 $19,637.69 1.65 $19,636.04 355.33 $19,991.37 Vote 4. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Minister's Office. Salaries ($8,640) : Minister of Agriculture—Hon. K. C. MacDonald Assistant Secretary—D. M. Newman Expenses ($1,653.24) : Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co. Ltd., $12; King's Printer, $69.50; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $26.77 Travelling Expenses, etc.—Hon. K. C. MacDonald ~ Total expenditure, Minister's Office Carried forward $7,500.00 1,140.00 $8,640.00 120.27 1,532.97 $10,293.24 $10,293.24 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 5 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. Brought forward $10,293.24 Vote 5. General Office. Salaries ($19,473.22) : Deputy Minister—J. B. Munro $4,800.00 Chief Accountants—W. H. Thornborrow 2,500.00 Accountant—C. P. L. Pearson 2,160.00 Statistician—G. H. Stewart 2,240.00 General Assistant—A. J. Hourston 1,900.00 Secretary—A. E. Hill 1,560.00 Clerks—F. L. Brooks, $1,440; T. Menzies, $1,380 2,820.00 Stenographer—D. Moore 450.00 Junior Clerk—A. Copley 240.00 Temporary Assistance—S. M. Dickson, $150; D. E. Johnston, $203.22; D. Smith, $450 803.22 $19,473.22 Expenses ($10,455.82) : Office Supplies, etc.—C.N. Railways, $42.43; C.P.R. Co., $186.78; Central Cartage Co., Ltd., $15.39; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Dunne & Rundle, Ltd., $100.04; General Films, Ltd., $24; King's Printer, $2,043.90; Lands Department, $13.50; T. H. McDermott, $10; Public Works Department, $12.05; telegrams and telephones, $1,114.31; Victoria Photo Supply, Ltd., $13.84; Vote 2—Meals, $53.80; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $51.90 3,693.94 Casual Labour and other Expenses—Pay-lists, Crop Correspondents, $715; pay-lists, labour, $961.93 1,676.93 Bulletins, Circulars, Publicity, Grants, etc.—Country Life in B.C., $600; King's Printer, $1,846.40; Victoria P. & P. Co., $3.50 2,449.90 Travelling Expenses, etc.—A. J. Hourston, $36.40; J. B. Munro, $1,165.47; C. P. L. Pearson, $42.60; G. H. Stewart, $740.57; W. H. Thornborrow, $278.90. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $70.97; Empress Garage, $281.14; Imperial Motordrome, $10.38; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $8.62 2,635.05 Total expenditure, General Office 29,929.04 Vote 6. Markets Branch. Salaries ($3,570) : Markets Commissioner—E. O. MacGinnis $2,700.00 Stenographer—E. W. Eastwood 870.00 $3,570.00 Expenses ($664.26) : Office Supplies, etc.—Sundry accounts not exceeding $10 25.25 Travelling Expenses, etc.—E. W. Eastwood, $53.45; E. O. MacGinnis, $433.01 486.46 Markets Extension, Casual Labour, and other Expenses—B.C. Tree Fruits, Ltd., $3.12; Canadian Fruit Distributors, Ltd., $47.84; Gamble-Robinson, Ltd., $39.05; A. P. Slade (Victoria), Ltd., $62.54 '. : ■ 152.55 Total expenditure, Markets Branch 4,234.26 Vote 7. Horticultural Branch. Salaries ($38,285) : Provincial Horticulturist—W. H. Robertson $3,600 00 District Horticulturists—G. E. W. Clarke, $2,640; E. C. Hunt, $2,640; M. S. Middleton, $2,640; E. W. White, $2,640 10,560 00 Carried forward $14,160.00 $44,456.54 EE 6 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. Vote 7. Horticultural Branch—Continued. Brought forward $14,160.00 $44,456.54 Salaries—Continued. District Field Inspectors—C. R. Barlow, $2,020; H. H. Evans, $2,400; B. Hoy, $2,400; R. P. Murray, $2,400; J. Tait, $1,840; C. B. Twigg, $1,960 13,020.00 Field Inspectors—W. Baverstock, $1,680; J. A. Smith, $900; J. L. Webster, $2,400 4,980.00 Secretary—G. L. Foulkes 1,960.00 Clerk—V. Tonks 1,920.00 Clerk-Stenographer—E. L. Clarke 1,380.00 Stenographer—M. K. McGannon 865.00 $38,285.00 Expenses ($16,250.14): Control of Fruit and Vegetable Pests, Diseases, etc.—Agricultural & Horticultural Supplies, Ltd., $35; D. Browne, Ltd., $13.50; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $134.56; CN. Railways, $259; City Transfer & Warehouse Co., $27.50; Douglas, Mac- kay & Co. (Victoria), Ltd., $24.90; S. T. Elliott, $120; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $34; Felix Garage, $12.70; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $29.68; Johnston National Storage, Ltd., $11.25; Kelowna Growers, $44.02; King's Printer, $219.75; Lands Department, $21; National Film Board, $130; National Fruit Co., $23.51; Neil & Neil, Ltd., $10.22; Oliver Chemical Co., Ltd., $1,143.45; Penticton Garage, $15; Rotox, Ltd., $1,810.25; Safety Supply Co., $15; Shanahan's, Ltd., $33.95; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $26.37; Western Plant Board, $15; G. V. Wilby, $25; pay-lists, labour, etc., $971.21; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $57.81 5,263.63 Seed and Demonstration Work — Associated Seed Growers, $10.57; Ferry-Morse Seed Co., $28.72; Rennie's Seeds, $10.50; B. Scott, $25; Vernon Fruit Union, $40; F. H. Woodruff & Sons, $15.61; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $31.50 161.90 Casual Labour, Supplies, etc.—Pay-lists 147.50 Office Supplies, etc.—Canadian Geographical Society, $30; Canadian Horticultural Council, $200; C.P.R. Co., $18.45; W. Haug & Son, $37.50; King's Printer, $244.05; Lands Department, $18.80; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $16; Corporation of District of Penticton, $33.55; Penticton Dray & Express Co., $68.25; W. H. Perron & Co., Ltd., $18.21; postage, $159.50; Reid- Coates, Ltd., $64.10; W. H. Robertson, $25.67; telegrams and telephones, $551.27; T. Treadgold, $14; Vernon News, Ltd., $15; Weir's Garage, $12.24; White & Thornthwaite, $16.60; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $51.27 : 1,594.46 Travelling Expenses, etc.—C. R. Barlow, $217.13; W. Baverstock, $123.91; G. E. W. Clarke, $488.75; H. H. Evans, $80.60; B. Hoy, $105.08; E. C. Hunt, $558.63; M. S. Middleton, $317.29; R. P. Murray, $127.85; W. H. Robertson, $444.01; J. A. Smith, $596.26; J. Tait, $276.19; C. B. Twigg, $74.51; J. L. Webster, $759.41; E. W. White, $349.67. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Bloom & Sigalet, $84; Boultbee, Ltd., $36.38; Dearborn Motors, Ltd., $444.92; Dill's Service Station, $76.75; Fogg Motors, Ltd., $183.56; Green's Garage, $222.99; Mac's Motors Garage, $68; McDermott Motors, Ltd., $108.25; Nesbitt & Forster, $51.53; Penticton Garage, $23.75; Penticton Tire Hospital & Garage, $470.94; Queen City Motors, Ltd., $131.48; Read's Garage, $22.70; Shillam's Garage, $495.64; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $16.55; Summerland Garage, $20.50; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $148.67; Universal Motors, Ltd., $209.48; Vernon Garage, $277.67; Victory Motors, $494.25; Watkin Motors, Ltd., $13.65; Weir's Garage, $249.33; West End Service Station, $51.16; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $440.81; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $202.55; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $17.85 '. 9,082.65 Total expenditure, Horticultural Branch 54,535.14 Carried forward $98,991.68 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 7 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Conlimted. Brought forward Vote 8. Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Apiary Inspection. Salaries ($12,000): Plant Pathologist—J. W. Eastham Assistant Plant Pathologist—W. R. Foster Entomologist—I. J. Ward Laboratory Assistant—C. M. Bigland.. Stenographers—D. Y. Anderson, $240; D. Leonard, Provincial Apiarist—A. W. Finlay Expenses ($6,783.01) : Office Supplies, etc.—Agricultural & Horticultural Supplies, Ltd., $35; Imperial Institute of Entomology, $77.77; Jaques Cattell Press, $15.20; King's Printer, $84.35; H. W. Love, $12; Murphy & Chapman, Ltd., $12.25; O.K. Apiaries, $20; postage, $377.11; G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $20.45; Scott & Peden, Ltd., $13.75; telegrams and telephones, $128.85; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $58.33 Casual Labour—E. R. Freeman, $491.42; J. Gillespie, $39.01; A. S. Homersham, $10.20; H. L. Johnson, $163.03; V. E. Thorgeirson, $195.20; W. H. Turnbull, $1,037.49; pay-lists, labour, $2,379.72 : Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. W. Eastham, $236.93; A. W. Finlay, $330.31; W. R. Foster, $267.85; I. J. Ward, $413.80. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Green's Garage, $253.44; Mackenzie White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $10.94; Vernon Garage, $21.73 Wheeler Motors, $56.67; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $12.41 sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $7.80 $3,000.00 2,520.00 2,400.00 1,200.00 840.00 2,040.00 $12,000.00 855.06 4,316.07 1,611.! $98,991.68 Total expenditure, Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Apiary Inspection 18,783.01 Vote 9. Salaries ($56,502.48): Live Stock Branch. (a.) Dairying. Dairy Commissioner—H. Rive ... Dairy Inspectors—F. Overland, I Wasson, $2,520 2,400; G. Patchett, $2,100; F. C. Assistant (Milk Records)—G. H. Thornbery. Clerk-Stenographer—D. M. Jewkes Stenographer—D. Hassen (6.) Animal Industry. Live Stock Commissioner—W. R. Gunn Poultry Commissioner—J. R. Terry Brand Recorder—G. Pilmer Brand Inspector—R. Cahilty Stenographers—E. Carey, $172.50; W. G. F. Turcotte, $455 M. Marquart, $1,200; (c.) Veterinary. Chief Veterinary Inspector—A. Knight. $3,000.00 7,020.00 2,100.00 1,200.00 940.00 3,240.00 2,760.00 2,400.00 1,800.00 1,827.50 3,000.00 6,825.00 Veterinary Inspectors—J. D. Macdonald, $2,340; M. Sparrow, $2,340; K. H. Thompson, $2,145 (d.) District Agriculturists. District Agriculturists—J. S. Allin, $1,440; C. E. Cornwall, $1,800; T. S. Crack, $2,060; G. L. Landon, $2,400; G. A. Luyat, $2,400; J. E. Manning, $1,990; S. G. Preston, $1,990; J. Travis, $2,020; H. E. Waby, $1,069.98 17,169.98 Carried forward. $53,282.48 $117,774.69 EE 8 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. Vote 9. Live Stock Branch—Continued. Brought forward $53,282.48 $117,774.69 Salaries—Continued. (d.) District Agriculturists—Continued. Clerk-Stenographer—A. P. Woodward 1,200.00 Stenographers—W. Laitinen, $800; M. Syrnyk, $340; M. M. Wyse, $880 2,020.00 $56,502.48 Expenses ($58,705.42): Tubercular Cattle—Compensation, Supplies, Temporary Assistance, Grants, and other Expenses: Compensation—A. Camozetto, $26; L. J. Gacomuzi, $78; A. Jokeman, $78; R. H. Stearns, $75; R. Stoik, $78; M. Strugala, $70 $405.00 Supplies, etc.—B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $247.50; H. W. Hubbard, $12; W. B. Jowett, $2.50; Receiver- General of Canada, $2,126.28 2,388.28 2,793.28 Boys' and Girls' Clubs—Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $37; Canadian Council on Boys' and Girls' Club Work, $250; CN. Railways, $153.64; C.P.R. Co., $5.91; King's Printer, $50.84; J. E. Manning, $73.60; Omineca Hotel, $10.50; S. S. Phillips, $78.15; Spallumcheen Farmers' Institute, $100; pay-lists, hatching-eggs, $295.48; pay-lists, seed potatoes, $115; pay-lists, prizes, $1,325.03 2,495.15 Dairying and Cow-testing—T. G. M. Clarke, $175.80; Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association, $27.59; D. S. Heelas, $124.13; R. Macgregor, $77.09; A. N. Purves, $199.85; J. H. Wood, $24.20; Chilliwack Cow-testing Association, $2,940; Delta Cow-testing Association, $1,420; Dewdney-Deroche Cow- testing Association, $780; Langiey Cow-testing Association, $655; Matsqui Cow-testing Association, $745; Okanagan Cow- testing Association, $375; Richmond Cow-testing Association, $730; Salmon Arm-North Okanagan Cow-testing Association, $375; Sumas Cow-testing Association, $780; Surrey Cow-testing Association, $780; Vancouver Island (South) Cow-testing Association, $780; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $38.49 .... 11,027.15 Assistance to Horse Industry—Pay-lists, stallion services 690.00 Poultry Service—B.C. Motor Transportation, $344.40; Broadway Messenger & Low Dray Service, $385.30; CN. Railways, $10.52; C.P.R. Co., $98.37; L. S. Coles, salary $750, expenses $559.80; Ketchum Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $1,364.99; D. B. McAninch, salary $32.50, expenses $32.45; Stevens Companies, $36.37; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $157.87; H. E. Waby, salary $1,057, expenses $793.12; F. Wilkinson, salary $645, expenses $404.38; Yale Garage, $23.79; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $17.14 6,713.00 Casual Labour—Pay-lists, labour, expenses, etc 7,719.38 Office Supplies, etc.—Ash-Temple Co., Ltd., $49.18; J. Brown, $120; Canadian National Live Stock Records, $31.50; G. M. Carter, $12; City Transfer & Warehouse Co., $32.92; Comox Agricultural and Industrial Association, $360; Cowichan Agricultural Society, $360; Fisher & Burpe, Ltd., $21.77; W. R. Gunn, $12.54; Ketchum Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $264; N. H. Kilpatrick, $13; King's Printer, $1,290.87; Lands Department, $56.75; Macdonald's Prescriptions, $2,117.40; Owl Drug Co., Ltd., $25.50; postage, $466.91; Rotox, Ltd., $1,552.08; telegrams and telephones, $894.38; Vancouver Daily Province, $27; S. Williamson, $67.72; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $99.12 7,874.64 Carried forward $95,815.08 $117,774.69 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 9 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. Vote 9. Live Stock Branch—Continued. Brought forward $95,815.08 $117,774.69 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. S. Allin, $587.84; R. Cahilty, $208.40; C. F. Cornwall, $537.08; T. S. Crack, $219.18; W. R. Gunn, $2,173.98; A. Knight, $642.98; G. L. Landon, $533.79; G. A. Luyat, $301.37; J. D. Macdonald, $856.75; J. E. Manning, $705.35; F. Overland, $322.93; G. Patchett, $475.99; G. Pilmer, $202.43; S. G. Preston, $319.57; H. Rive, $72.77; M. Sparrow, $1,515.31; J. R. Terry, $331.60; K. H. Thompson, $1,143.69; G. H. Thornbery, $463.15; J. Travis, $280.67; H. E. Waby, $889.11; F. C. Wasson, $522.54. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Beath & Sharpe, Ltd., $12.25; P. Bent, Ltd., $66.47; Brett's, Ltd., $14.88; B.A. Motordrome, $55.55; Burns Lake Hardware & Garage, $63.42; Central Service, $542.08; Cheeseman's Safety Service, $219.62; Empire Motors, Ltd., $17.70; Grand Forks Garage, $87.06; G. Gunn, Ltd., $36; Hoskins Garage, $413.40; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $183.08; Kamloops Tire Hospital, $18; A. Knox, $86.59; Legion Motors Service, $21.45; Morgan's Garage, $70.97; MacLean Auto Co., Ltd., $22.14; McPherson Garage Co., Ltd., $156.22; National Motor Co., Ltd., $471.26; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $18; Orchard City Motors, Ltd., $105.45; Peterson & Johnson's Garage, $146.87; Pioneer Motors, $213.82; Pouce Coupe Garage, $642.43; Prince George Motors, Ltd., $195.26; Public Works Garage, $372.65; Quesnel Bros. Garage, $23.55; Schreifels Motors, $34.90; Smithers Garage & Electric, $11.30; Tergeson Bros., $25.06; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $486.12; Universal Motors, $21.55; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $63.05; Vanderhoof Garage, $154.58; L. Virtue, $175.54; Walsh Motors, $11.75; West End Motors, $63.73; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $164.23; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $161.67; garage rentals, $123; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $26.25 19,105.38 Veterinary Services—D. H. McKay, salary $140, expenses $147.44 287.44 Total expenditure, Live Stock Branch 115,207.90 Vote 10. Field Crops and Seed Improvement Branch. Salaries ($8,580) : Field Crops Commissioner—C. Tice $3,000.00 Assistant Field Crops Commissioner—S. S. Phillips 2,520.00 District Field Inspector—W. Sandall 1,980.00 Stenographer—L. O. Clarke., 1,080.00 $8,580.00 Expenses ($6,776.93) : Seed Improvement—Labour, Materials, Grants, and other Expenses—Hart-Emerson Co., Ltd., $58.42; Interior Provincial Exhibition Association, $300; A. E. MeKenzie Co., Ltd., $209.95; Receiver-General of Canada, $13.15; University of B.C., $2,147.84; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $3.95 2,733.31 Control of Noxious Weeds—Canadian Industries, Ltd., $34.64; N. D. Mclvor, $349.20; Wheeler, Reynolds & Stauffer, $22.31; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $3.90 410.05 Field Demonstration Work—T. Amos, $33; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $90.30; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $11.20; C.P.R. Co., $14.26; Edwards Laboratory, $24.78; C. H. Lilly Co., $24.98; Macdonald & Wilson, Ltd., $12.44; J. B. Nickel, $64.80; Ontario Agricultural College, $10.50; Peace River Co-op. Seed Growers, Ltd., $353.50; W. Rennie's Seeds, Ltd., $263.23; Scott & Peden, Ltd., $40.35; K. J. Sjodin, $62.40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $91.57 1,097.31 Carried forward $12,820.67 $232,982.59 EE 10 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. Vote 10. Field Crops and Seed Improvement Branch—Continued. Brought forward $12,820.67 $232,982.59 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—B.C Liquor Control Board, $11.10; Family Herald & Weekly Star, $2; King's Printer, $21.60; C Tice, $61.63 96.33 Travelling Expenses, etc.—S. S. Phillips, $528.92; W. Sandall, $230.13; C. Tice, $608.37. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Boultbee, Ltd., $19.01; Empress Garage, $326.98; Fraser Valley Motors, $16; Hurford & Shaw, $12.45; International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $12.33; Kerrisdale Garage, $325.59; National Motor Co., Ltd., $125.06; Tergeson Bros., $50.91; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $150.83; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $33.35 2,439.93 Total expenditure, Field Crops and Seed Improvement Branch 15,356.93 Vote 11. Farmers' Institutes. Grants $1,775.00 Expenses attending Advisory Board, etc. ($1,054.65) : O. B. Appleton, $113.35; R. W. Blackburn, $173.60; T. Cameron, $99.15; W. Harrison, $65.65; W. Hogg, $87.55; T. Jamieson, $193.70; C. J. Killer, $185.55; A. H. Peppar, $71.90; J. Wood- burn, $64.20 . 1,054.65 Re Pure-bred Sires ($3,514.97) : Arrowhead Farming Co., $207.65; M. Baher, Sr., $220; J. W. Bellamy, $150; A. A. Brooke, $64.78; F. C Brown, $39.58; C.P.R. Co., $10.01; W. Coles, $232.70; Experimental Farm, Agassiz, $17.95; Fairbridge Farm Schools, $155.40; G. H. Gal- ligan, $207.85; P. R. Hewett, $114.53; J. W. Johnson, $4; A. R. Munro, $200; W. MacGillivray, $73.50; J. H. McCallan, $20.74; McClughan Bros., $48.80; J. R. Ogilvy-Wills, $75.01; J. B. Payne, $20; Qualicum Farms, Ltd., $276.81; W. H. Richards, $15; Ram Ricka, $81.51; C. Turner, $628; J. A. Turner, $328.55; A. C Watt, $322.42 3,514.79 Sundry Expenses ($568.75) : Hotel Vanderhoof, $15; Kersley Farmers' Institute, $30; King's Printer, $447.75; Registrar of Companies, $76 568.75 Salaries ($1,482.07): Secretary—W. J. Bonavia $595.00 Stenographers—M. Hawkes, $750; M. F. Sick, $137.07 887.07 1,482.07 Total expenditure, Farmers' Institutes _._ 8,395.26 Vote 12. Women's Institutes. Salaries ($2,416.52) : Superintendent (half time)—V. S. McLachlan $900.00 Clerk-Stenographer—H. Leighton 1,212.00 Temporary Assistance—E. W. Foster, $4.52; M. V. Stewart, $300 304.52 $2,416.52 Expenses ($4,160.42) : Office Supplies, Grants, Travelling and other Expenses—S. E. Gummow, $55.45; A. Hartnell, $176; Johnston National Storage, Ltd., $4; King's Printer, $91; V. S. McLachlan, $509.80; E. D. Popoff, $222.17; E. B. Price, $23.70; Provincial Board of Women's Institutes, $1,100; Registrar of Companies, $156.50; M. C. Robinson, $60; Slade & Stewart, Ltd., $11.80; pay-lists, grants to Institutes, $1,750 4,160.42 Total expenditure, Women's Institutes 6,576.94 Carried forward $263,311.72 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 11 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. Brought forward $263,311.72 Vote 13. International, National, and Provincial Exhibits. Salaries ($1,780) : Exhibition Specialist—A. H. Shotbolt $1,780.00 Expenses ($1,147.32) : Casual Labour, Materials, Supplies, and other Expenses—B.C. Tree Fruits, Ltd., $56.91; B.C. Liquor Control Board, $55; L. Frank Photos, $10; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $10.26; Island Freight Service, Ltd., $14.53; King's Printer, $22.65; F. C. Mitchell, $24; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $27.39; Penticton Co-op. Growers, $49.75; Ryan-Wilson Co., Ltd., $71.62; A. H. Shotbolt (sundry accounts), $43.25; A. H. Shotbolt (expenses), $574.84; T. Shotbolt, Ltd., $67.18; A. P. Slade (Victoria), Ltd., $17.50; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $55; Western Wholesale Florists, Ltd., $14.35; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $33.09 1,147.32 $2,927.32 Less refund, duty on alcohol 80.91 Total expenditure, International, National, and Provincial Exhibits 2,846.41 Vote 14. Soil Survey Branch. Salaries ($2,520) : Soil Surveyor—C C. Kelley $2,520.00 Expenses ($4,644.47) : Office Supplies, Travelling, Casual Labour, and other Expenses— CN. Railways, $5.12; Empress Garage, $38.41; C. C. Kelley, $184.04; King's Printer, $14.90; D. G. Laird, salary $700, expenses $293.05; Lands Department, $79.30; E. Munro, salary $304, expenses $193.65; National Motor Co., Ltd., $156.37; Orchard City Motors, Ltd., $46.22; Ruddy Motors, Ltd., $15.20; L. Todhunter, salary $1,710.50, expenses $891.88; Vote 167— Roads Generally, $11.83 4,644.47 Total expenditure, Soil Survey Branch 7,164.47 Vote 15. Automobiles and Accessories. C. W. G. Brown, $1,395; Empire Motors, $1,439.50; T. Plimley, Ltd., $1,200; S. Smith, Ltd., $1,540.68; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $18 $5,593.18 Total expenditure, Automobiles and Accessories 5,593.18 Vote 16. Agricultural Associations and Fairs—Buildings, Grants, etc. Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association, $600; B.C. Entomological Society, $100; B.C. Sheep Breeders' Association, $100; B.C. Swine Breeders' Association, $150; Central Fraser Valley Fair Association, $100; Chilliwack Agricultural Association, $500; Cobble Hill Fair Association, $50; Comox Agricultural Association, $200; Fort Fraser Fair Association, $50; Golden and District Agricultural Association, $100; Interior Provincial Exhibition Association, $1,050; Kamloops Poultry Exhibition, $25; Kamloops Winter Fair and Fat Stock Show, $1,000; Ladysmith Agricultural Society, $50; Langley Agricultural Association, $100; Mission Agricultural Association, $100; McBride Farmers' Institute and Agricultural Association, $75; North Bridge Lake Agricultural Association, $50; North and South Saanich Agricultural Association, $700; Prince George Agricultural and Industrial Association, $300; Vancouver Poultry and Pet Stock Association, $36; Winder- Carried forward $278 915.78 EE 12 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. Vote 16. Agricultural Associations and Fairs—Buildings, Grants, etc.—Continued. $278,915.78 mere District Farmers' Institute and Agricultural Association, $100; Woodpecker District Fair Association, $50 $5,586.00 Tntnl pYnpnditnrp Ap-ricnltiiral Associations and Fairs 5,586.00 Vote 17. Interior Provincial Fair Association. Grant 1,500.00 Vote 18. Chilliwack Agricultural Association. Grant 1,500.00 Vote 19. In Aid of Kamloops Bull Sale. Grant 1,000.00 Vote 20. Rebates on Stumping-powder. Grants 10,999.00 Vote 21. Subsidies on Agricultural Lime. Pay-lists 3,736.90 Vote 22. Rodent and Insect Pest Extermination. B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $90.98; Cranbrook Farmers' Institute, $39.56; Coquitlam Farmers' Institute, $30.24; Inonoaklin Valley Farmers' Institute, $28.43; King's Printer, $94.90; Rock Creek Farmers' Institute, $19.47; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $34.53 $338.11 Total expenditure, Rodent and Insect Pest Extermination Vote 23. Incidentals and Contingencies. City of Armstrong, $50; B.C. Employees' Cafeteria, $14.15; Brown's Victoria Nurseries, Ltd., $12.52; Canadian Club of Victoria, $15; C.P.R. Co., $105; Whitehorse Star, $13.68; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $13.30 $223.65 Total expenditure, Incidentals and Contingencies Vote 24. Agricultural Investigations and Extension. B.C Co-op. Seed Association, $5,000; B.C. Credit Unionist, $42; B.C. Fruit Growers' Association, $500; Canadian Fruit Wholesalers' Association, $60; Federationist, $21.60; Johnston National Storage, Ltd., $280.16; Northern Cariboo Growers' Co-op. Association, $300; Receiver-General of Canada, $108.19; Saltspring Island Sheep- breeders' Association, $150; Stewart-Lovick, Ltd., $869.22; Union of Fraser Valley Cow-testing Associations, $350; University of B.C., $2,950 $10,631.17 Less contribution by Dominion Government 2,500.00 Total expenditure, Agricultural Investigations and Extension . Vote 24a. Special Grants in Aid of Exhibitions. B.C Agricultural Association, $2,500; Vancouver Exhibition Association, $5,000 $7,500.00 Total expenditure, Special Grants in Aid of Exhibitions - Carried forward 1 338.11 223.65 8,131.17 7,500.00 $319,430.61 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 13 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. Brought forward Statutory. " Pound District Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Chap. 220, Sec. 26 (2). 0. Grotheim, $13.85; Interior News, $55.64; King's Printer, $48; Trail Daily Times, $63.96; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $16.36 " Grasshopper-control Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Chap. 110, Sec. 9. Clinton Grasshopper Control Committee, $267.50; Midway Grasshopper Control Committee, $197.47; Nicola Grasshopper Control Committee, $3,998.14; Oliver-Osoyoos Grasshopper Control Committee, $796.96; South Riske Creek Grasshopper Control Committee, $278.16 "Natural Products Marketing (B.C.) Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Chap. 165, Sec. 14. J. E. Lane, $25.65; telegram, 45 cents; Vote 99 (d), $2,000 " Horned Cattle Purchases Act, 1939," Chap. 25, Sec. 6. Ashcroft Ranchers' Association, $400; B.C. Hereford Breeders' Association, $100; B.C. Shorthorn Breeders' Association, $100; Cariboo Livestock Association, $500; Central B.C. Livestock Association, $400; Chilliwack Fair Association, $100; Clinton Stock Growers' Association, $200; Interior Exhibition Association, $100; Nicola Stock Breeders' Association, $200; Southern Interior Stockmen's Association, $2,000; Waldo Stock Breeders' Association, $1,000 . $319,430.61 197.81 5,538.23 2,026.10 Cost-of-living bonus " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. Special Warrants 2 and 11. Farm Labour Service. Abbotsford Lumber Co., Ltd., $123.85; E. E. Adair, $106.40; H. P. Allberry, $19.60; E. M. Angus, $11.70; Armstrong War Agricultural Production Committee, $170; Associated Dairies, Ltd., $16.92; R. Baillie, $22; G. A. Barratt, $56.10; E. H. Barton, $19.98; H. Baxter, $20.31; W. J. Beattie, $311.46; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $286.31; B. Bjerke, $127.50; N. Bell, $28.91; J. C. Berry, $749.99; M. H. Blackley, $14.10; W. A. Blake, $38; Bloom & Sigalet, Ltd., $22.89; C. E. Boothby, $49.75; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $21.04; C. C. Briggs, $324.83; F. Brisbois, $10; B.C. District Telegraph & Delivery Co., Ltd., $10; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $245.34;B.C Fruit Growers' Association, $36.60; B.C. Motor Transportation, Ltd., $58.96; Brooks-Corning Co., Ltd., $160.80; Bus Advertising. $10; Calgary Associate Clinic, $15; C.P.R. Co., $106.54; Canadian Street Car Advertising Co., Ltd., $468.11; Capital News, $77.75; Chicago Furniture Co., $79.75; Chilliwack Broadcasting Co., Ltd., $23.08; Chilliwack Progress, $79.50; E. Clarke, $1,575.06; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $159.69; H. S. Cleasby, $179.55; Cold Storage Lockers, $11.75; H. C. S. Collett, $781.25; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $97.88; A. D. Corker, $200; Cream Collector, $15; Credit Foncier Franco-Canadien, $100; Creston Co-op. Fruit Exchange, $75; M. B. Cushing, $71.46; J. S. Daly, $21.50; M. Davie, $100; Department of Agriculture, $1,133.97; Department of Education, $1,025; Diamond Transfer & Storage, $33.65; Dictaphone Corporation, Ltd., $200; Diggon's, Ltd., $147.15; K. M. Dunning, $35; W. E. Dunning, $25.32; Elliott, Maclean & Shandley, $602.10; G. M. Endacott, $20.75; E. & N. Railway Co., $54.94; E. Evans, $333.33; G. G. Fleming Co., Ltd., $429.50; J. G. Fleming, $43.12; E. R. Freeman, $151.84; Garvin Ice & Fuel Co., Ltd., $17.80; Gault Bros., Ltd., $11.47; A. Gendron, $60; Georgia Hotel, $35; D. Gestetner (Can- Carried forward 5,100.00 9,176.71 $341,469.46 EE 14 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. Special Warrants 2 and 11—Continued. Farm Labour Service—Continued. Brought forward $341,469.46 ada), Ltd., $195.29; R. M. Gilbert, $60; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $64.11 R. Grinstead, $249.45; C. Grossman, $50; S. E. Gummow, $40.10 Gunn, Hackney & Shore, $21; Haney-Hammond Motor Freight Ltd., $66.35; J. Heaney, Ltd., $75; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $527.95 R. Higginson, $10.40; W. Higginson, $12; R. B. Homersham $40.25; Hudson's Bay Co., $79.20; I. Hyde, $16; W. Hyde, $88.50 Hygiene Products, Ltd., $38.03; R. W. Irwin, $372.50; R. Isher wood, $80; C H. Jenkinson, $14.64; D. B. Johnstone, $25.80; Jones Bros., $11.21; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $28.80; A. E. Jukes & Co., Ltd., $2,334; Kamloops Sentinel, Ltd., $16.41; E. Keivel, $85.44; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $50.20; Kelowna Courier, Ltd., $172; Ker & Stephenson, Ltd., $300; King's Printer, $992.05; R. G. Kirkpatrick, $28; A. G. Laitenen, $20.97; H. Lawrie, $31.75; N. E. Leveque, $526.27; F. Lister, $65.65; E. Lohlein, $110.54; G. A. Lundy, $37.46; Maple Ridge School Board, $64.50; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $784.33; M.S.A. Educational Administrative Area, $115; H. May, $88.12; Mission City Local War Agricultural Production, $12.50; Mission Fuel Service, $43.20; Mission Real Estate Co., $42.50; Mission Transfer, $13.25; Murphy & Chapman, Ltd., $391.01; H. Murray, $55.90; G. MacDonald, $17.50; W. MacGillivray, $2,845.37; E. O. MacGinnis, $1,562.94; H. E. MacKenzie, $18.45; H. C. McGuffie, $137.15; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $11.48; McRae's Feed Supply, $18; National Council of the Y.W.C.A., $678.71; S. Noble, $50.95; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $11.67; Odium Ptg. Co., $18.65; Office Specialty Mfg. Co., Ltd., $11.23.; Okanagan Broadcasters, Ltd., $48; Okanagan Centre W.A.P. Committee, $38.90; Okanagan Valley Co-op. Creamery Association, $1,835.24; Oliver War Agricultural Production Committee, $268.97; Pacific Sanitary Rag Co., $13.50; Parsons-Brown, Ltd., $49.88; W. J. Pearson, $135.32; C. Pedden, $60.95; Penticton Board of Trade, $100; Penticton W.A.P. Committee. $184.86; Penticton Herald, $129.36; petty cash, $1,019.13; S. S. Phillips, $311.59; R. W. Pincott, $244.34; Public Works Department, $41.69; C. Raine, $81.81; P. Reimer, $255.01; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $583.59; Rest- more Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $1,272.50; F. N. Robertson, $10; B. Rogers, $252.90; F. Rosemus, $20; Royal Anne Hotel, $22.75; Royal Inland Hospital, $151.44; Royal Oak W.A.P. Committee, $42.50; Saanich School Board, $48.59; H. W. Scales, $88.14; Simmons, Ltd., $210; C. M. Smith, $292.52; J. M. Smith, $29.15; D. Spencer, Ltd., $17.10; M. Stewart, $13.30; Stewart-Lovick, Ltd., $6,278.21; Sun Publishing Co., Ltd., $188.05; E. L. Tait, $10; D. Taylor, $112.71; telegrams and telephones, $2,376.53; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $97.37; M. L. Tomer, $17.50; Underwood Elliott Fisher, Ltd., $59.65; Valley Lumber Yards, Ltd., $19.15; Vancouver Barge Transportation, Ltd., $65.26; Vancouver Daily Province, $60.58; Vancouver Sun, $76.80; Vernon News, Ltd., $71.19; Ward & Phillips, Ltd., $10.25; J. A. Weir, $147.15; West Summerland W.A.P. Committee, $411.03; H. K. Whimster, $190.08; M. L. Wightman, $113.71; J. C. Williams, $13.66; E. A. Williamson, $30; Willson Stationery Co., Ltd., $820.32; W. J. Wishart, $211.74; W. J. Winde- bank, $101; Winton's Transfer, $80; J. Woods, $243.63; Woodward Stores, Ltd., $15.25; Y.W.C.A., Vancouver, $3,610.33; "Loan Act, 1936,"' $340.30; pay-lists, transportation, etc., $5,284.47; pay-lists, labour, etc., $28,740.72; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $195.13 $83,465.68 Less sundry refunds 241.71 $83,223.97 Less chargeable to Dominion Government 41,611.98 Total expenditure, Department of Agriculture.. 41,611.99 $383,081.45 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 15 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL. Vote 25. Attorney-General's Office. Salaries ($11,270.58) : The Attorney-General—Hon. R. L. Maitland $7,500.00 Secretary—C Farquharson 2,400.00 Stenographer—B. Kennedy 1,038.00 Temporary Assistance—H. Cruickshanks 332.58 $11,270.58 Expenses ($3,099.31) : Office Supplies, etc.—Burroughs & Co., Ltd., $12.50; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $24; King's Printer, $232.01; Law Society of B.C., $30; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $549.73; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $24; Vancouver Daily Province, $18; Vancouver News-Herald, $10.20; Vancouver Sun, $18; Williamson's, $10; Vote 2—Meals, $18; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $37.59 1,024.03 Travelling Expenses, etc.—C Farquharson, $237.94; Hon. R. L. Maitland, $1,837.34 2,075.28 Total expenditure, Attorney-General's Office ■. $14,369.89 Vote 26. General Office. Salaries ($28,702) : Deputy Attorney-General—E. Pepler $5,540.00 Legislative Counsel—J. P. Hogg 5,240.00 Departmental Solicitor—H. A. Maclean 4,300.00 Assistant Departmental Solicitor—W. B. Colvin 3,250.00 Chief Clerk and Accountant—E. M. Selkirk 2,820.00 Clerks—J. Payne, $1,500; G. Sunderland, $1,600 3,100.00 Clerk-Stenographers—E. W. Ballson, $1,272; M. A. Lawson, $1,440; E. M. Summers, $1,080 3,792.00 Junior Clerk—K. J. Perry 660.00 $28,702.00 Expenses ($2,768.90) : Office Supplies, etc.—Burroughs & Co., Ltd., $54.50; Butterworth & Co. (Canada), Ltd., $132.70; Canada Law Book Co., Ltd., $140.29; Canada Law List Publishing Co., $23.90; Carswell Co., Ltd., $146.54; King's Printer, $849.74; Law Society of B.C., $120; Receiver-General of Canada, $11.20; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $129.14; telegrams and telephones, $478.57; Vote 2— Meals, $49.55; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $27.90 2,164.03 Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. P. Hogg, $31.90; H. A. Maclean, $485; E. Pepler, $78.72; E. M. Selkirk, $9.25 604.87 Total expenditure, General Office 31,470.90 Vote 27. Companies Branch. (a.) Companies Office. Salaries ($13,706.42).: Registrar—H. G. Garrett $4,160.00 Deputy Registrar—W. L. Llewellyn 2,724.97 Clerk—A. Sunderland 1,800.00 Clerk-Stenographer—M. Burtholme 1,320.00 Stenographers—G. Drew, $790; E. Finlayson, $900; M. Stubbs, $960; G. Watkins, $1,020 3,670.00 Temporary Assistance—W. Baxter '. 31.45 Carried forward $13,706.42 $45,840.79 EE 16 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 27. Companies Branch—Continued. (a.) Companies Office—Continued. Brought forward $13,706.42 Expenses ($968.34): Office Supplies, etc. — Exchange, $11.10; King's Printer, $898.53; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $18.71 968.34 Less sale of forms, etc.. $14,674.76 509.79 Total expenditure, Companies Office $14,164.97 (6.) Insurance Office. Salaries ($5,431.37) : Superintendent—H. G. Garrett Clerks—I. E. Kenworthy, $2,080; M. Simpson, $1,320 Accountant—F. N. J. White Stenographers—L. M. Crocker, $760; G. M. Perry, $75 Temporary Assistance—C. V. Cameron Expenses ($3,061.94) : Office Supplies, etc.—Association of Superintendents of Insurance of the Provinces of Canada, $205.63; A. M. Best Co., $83.56; King's Printer, $2,529.71; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $15.93 Travelling Expenses, etc.—H. G. Garrett Association of Superintendents of Insurance (membership fees) Less sale of forms, etc. $1,000.00 3,400.00 164.12 835.00 32.25 $5,431.37 2,834.83 152.11 75.00 $8,493.31 76.95 $45,840.79 Total expenditure, Insurance Office Total expenditure, Companies Branch... Vote 28. Securities' Branch. 8,416.36 22,581.33 Salaries ($13,421.05) : Superintendent of Brokers—E. K. DeBeck Deputy Superintendent of Brokers—H. E. Landman . Accountant—J. S. Smith Clerk—R. W. Hartley . Stenographers—A. G. Anderson, $1,200; V. M. Henry, $830; L. P. J. Jarvis, $664.68; F. Smart, $333.87; M. G. West, $520 .... Vote 120 Expenses ($1,623.43) : Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Dun & Brad- street of Canada, Ltd., $70; Financial News Publishing Co., Ltd., $184; King's Printer, $206.91; postage, $58.72; telegrams and telephones, $130.42; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $20.75 Investigations—C. Ledoux Travelling Expenses, etc.—E. K. DeBeck, $642.20; J. S. Smith, $293.77 Carried forward $4,200.00 2,800.00 1,860.00 150.00 3,548.55 862.50 $13,421.05 682.80 4.66 935.97 $15,044.48 $68,422.12 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 17 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 28. Securities Branch—Continued. Brought forward $15,044.48 $68,422.12 " Credit Unions Act." Salaries ($2,700) : Inspector—E. K. DeBeck $300.00 Assistant Inspector—T. A. Switzer 2,400.00 $2,700.00 Expenses ($643.06) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $213.95; postage, $25.83; telegrams and telephones, $14.10; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $4.61 258.49 Travelling Expenses, etc.—A. G. Anderson, $89.80; E. K. DeBeck, $124.70; T. A. Switzer, $170.07 384.57 3,343.06 $18,387.54 Less sale of forms, etc. 36.84 Total expenditure, Securities Branch 18,350.70 Vote 29. " Fire Marshal Act." Salaries ($12,324) : Fire Marshal—W. A. Walker $3,300.00 Deputy Fire Marshal—W. A. Oswald 2,340.00 Assistant Fire Marshals—W. P. Nicholls, $2,100; B. Nixon, $2,100 . : 4,200.00 Stenographers—C Welch, $1,140; K. C. Williamson, $1,344 2,484.00 $12,324.00 Expenses ($12,837.54) : Office Supplies, etc.—B.C. Journal of Commerce, $12; B.C. Towel and Linen Supply, Ltd., $33; D. Burns Estate, $1,789.85; Burroughs Adding Machine of Canada, Ltd., $17.40; C.P.R. Co., $23.72; King's Printer, $912.65; postage, $255.70; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $673.22; Vancouver Board of Trade, $20; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $36.52 3,814.06 Travelling Expenses, etc.—W. P. Nicholls, $1,431.93; B. Nixon, $815.52; W. A. Oswald, $1,250.43; W. A. Walker, $1,360.32. Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Begg' Motor Co., Ltd., $472.08; Boultbee, Ltd., $105.36; B.C. Game Commission, $475; R. S. Day & Son, Ltd., $108.32; Georgia & Richards Service, $886.01; H. A. Roberts, Ltd., $10; garage rentals, $99 7,013.97 Fire Reports, Fees, and Expenses—Pay-lists 1,331.34 Fire Inquiries and Investigations—M. Geoghagan, $10; C Kent, $61; P. J. Mackay, $24.80; J. Slusarski, $31.80; C W. Tyler, $22.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $34.26 184.36 Educational Propaganda—B.C. Fire Chiefs' Association, $150; Gourlay Advertising Agency, $302.61 452.61 Miscellaneous—Association of Canadian Fire Marshals, $22; National Fire Protection Association, $11.10; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.10 41.20 Total expenditure, " Fire Marshal Act " 25,161.54 Vote 30. Censor .of Moving Pictures. Salaries ($9,765.02) : Censor—J. B. Hughes $2,580.00 Assistant Censors—M. E. H. Hawkshaw, $1,620; K. W. Smith, $1,620 3,240.00 Projectionist Cutter—E. S. Brooks 2,400.00 Clerk-Stenographer—A. Dagger 1,368.00 Temporary Assistance—C. Firkin, $44.03; S. G. Wilson, $132.99 177.02 Carried forward $9,765.02 $111,934.36 EE 18 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 30. Censor of Moving Pictures—Continued. Brought forward $9,765.02 $111,934.36 Expenses ($559.30) : Office Supplies, etc.—Film Daily, $10; King's Printer, $36.08; Motion Picture Herald, $10; postage, $15.91; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $4.83 76.82 Machine Supplies, etc.—Dominion Sound Equipments, Ltd 482.48 Total expenditure, Censor of Moving Pictures 10,324.32 Vote 31. Sheriffs' Offices. (a.) Vancouver. Salaries ($9,852.50) : Sheriff—F. A. Keill $3,900.00 Deputy Sheriff—J. A. McGeer 2,520.00 Process Server—R. J. Duncan 960.50 Book-keeper—J. Diggle 1,572.00 Stenographer—G. Jones 900.00 $9,852.50 Expenses ($705.67) : Office Supplies, etc. — C.P.R. Co., $3.46; King's Printer, $105.70; postage, $131; Sun Directories, Ltd., $44; telegrams and telephones, $34.48 318.64 Travelling Expenses, etc.—R. J. Duncan, $105. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Bowell-McDonald Motor Co., Ltd., $15.70; Thompson & Graham, $249.22; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $16.11; oil ration book, $!____ 387.03 Total expenditure, Sheriff's Office, Vancouver $10,558.17 (&.) Victoria. Salaries ($6,180) : Sheriff—D. MacBride ._ $3,000.00 Deputy Sheriff—E. Wilkinson 2,100.00 Clerk-Stenographer—B. de Macedo 1,080.00 $6,180.00 Expenses ($647.36) : Office Supplies, etc.—Diggon-Hibben, Ltd., $1; King's Printer, $53.50; postage, $47.52; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telephone, $33.40 175.42 Travelling Expenses, etc.—E. Wilkinson 471.94 Total expenditure, Sheriff's Office, Victoria 6,827.36 (c.) Sundry Sheriffs. Allowances, etc.: Grand Forks—J. Hird _ $773.48 Kamloops—J. R. Colley, $966.82; King's Printer, $9.70; telephone, $52.80 1,029.32 Nanaimo—R. T. Coveney, $819.67; telephone, $64.20 . 883.87 Nelson—M. E. Harper, $870; telephone, $64.80— 934.80 New Westminster—F. R. Cotton, $968.17; King's Printer, $35; telegrams and telephones, $69.96; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $1.15 1,074.28 Prince George—A. K. Bourchier, $615.64; M. C Wiggins, $340.19; telephone, $40.62 996.45 Prince Rupert—M. M. Stephens, $819.71; postage, $4.20; telephone, $69 892.91 Revelstoke—R. Rankin 773.48 Total expenditure, Sundry Sheriffs 7,358.59 Total expenditure, all Sheriffs' Offices 24 744.12 Carried forward $147 002.80 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 19 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Brouaht forward $147,002.80 Vote 32. Official Administrator. Salaries ($13,346.57) : Official Administrator—S. A. Moore _ _ ... $4,600.04 2,080.00 1,560.00 1,140.00 3,596.53 370.00 Clerk and Accountant—R. L. Challoner Clerk—A. H. Hall . Clerk-Stenographer—D. Brookes _ _ Stenographers—A. Arbuthnot, $1,020; M. Ellis, $160; M. Jarvis, $80; S. Losee, $852.50; F. Muss, $584.03; M. Palmer, $900 Temporary Assistance:—M. Davison, $187.50; M. Hacker, $32.50; F. Wowchuck, $150 . Expenses ($794.76) : $13,346.57 Office Supplies, etc.—C.P.R. Co., $17.60; King's Printer, $324.65; S. A, Moore, $17.27; postage, $417.53; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $17.71 794.76 Total expenditure, Official Administrator 14,141.33 Vote 33. Official Guardian. Salaries ($3,219.26) : Official Guardian—C L. Fillmore $1,800.00 Clerk-Stenographer—G. B. McLaughlin 1,392.00 Temporary Assistance—G. Fremlin 27.26 $3,219.26 Expenses ($144.50) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $62.40; Law Society of B.C., $30; postage, $48.16; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $3.94 144.50 Total expenditure, Official Guardian 3,363.76 Vote 34. Land Registry Offices. (a.) Kamloops. Salaries ($14,905.81) : Registrar—R. A. Braden $2,940.00 Deputy Registrar—J. Marshall 2,040.00 Surveyor—J. L. Moore 1,800.00 Clerks— G. B. Brown, $1,200; J. Ledlie, $1,920; R. S. Sears, $1,860 4,980.00 Stenographers—T. E. Fuoco, $850; M. Johnston, $810; L. E. McCoy, $70 1,730.00 Junior Clerk—J. C. E. Walker 900.00 Temporary Assistance—W. Ellsay 515.81 $14,905.81 Expenses ($2,790.13) : Office Supplies, etc.—CN. Railways, $19.97; C.P.R. Co., $26.16; Kamloops Sentinel, Ltd., $387.70; King's Printer, $949; Lands Department, $14.02; J. Milton Co., $5.17; postage, $1,020; G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $117; telephone, $66; pay-lists, overtime, $185.11 2,790.13 $17,695.94 Less sale of forms, etc. 65.48 Total expenditure, Kamloops Land Registry Office $17,630.46 Carried forward $17,630.46 $164,507.89 I . EE 20 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. . Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 34. Land Registry Offices—Continued. Brought forward $17,630.46 $164,507.! (6.) Nelson. Salaries ($9,316.80): Registrar—A. W. Idiens $3,060.00 Deputy Registrar—L. A. McPhail 1,860.00 Surveyor—B. C. Affleck 1,200.00 Clerks—W. L. H. Holmes, $1,500; A. M. Rahal, $900 2,400.00 Stenographer—D. P. Manahan 780.00 Temporary Assistance—M. Ross 16.80 $9,316.80 Expenses ($1,625.88) : Office Supplies, etc.—C.P.R. Co., $13.24; Hipperson Hardware Co., Ltd., 90 cents; King's Printer, $471.06; Mar Sam Laundry, $13.65; MacDonald Cartage & Fuel Co., $194.08; City of Nelson, $160.23; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $210.15; postage, $463; telegrams and telephones, $86.27; West Transfer Co., $13.30 ... 1,625.88 $10,942.68 Less sale of forms 52.85 Total expenditure, Nelson Land Registry Office 10,889.83 (c.) New Westminster. Salaries ($25,754.90) : Registrar—E. S. Stokes $3,300.00 Deputy Registrar—A. H. Sivewright 2,100.00 Surveyor—J. H. Disney .'. 2,040.00 Clerks—E. A. Greame, $1,620; J. I. Keary, $1,620; H. Palethorpe, $1,200; M. Sivewright, $1,620; A. T. Turnbull, $1,620; F. G. Watts, $1,920 9,600.00 Clerk-Stenographers—G. Featherstone, $1,404; M. I. Kelly, $1,440 2,844.00 Junior Clerks—J. Buchanan, $735; M. L. Currie, *• $572.50; H. Davidson, $139.33; E. F. Hart, $570.67; M. Hicks, $950; G. M. Johnston, $1,044.83; J. Lovick, $182.74; I. I. Somers, $563.33; R. Stein- bach, $780; A. M. Welock, $332.50 .. 5,870.90 $25,754.90 Expenses ($4,557.53) : Office Supplies, etc.—Burr Office Supplies, Ltd., $41.83; F. E. Cameron, $12; C.P.R. Co., $16.77; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $38.62; King's Printer, $1,647.75; City of New Westminster, $435.89; postage, $1,320; G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $916.70; Royal City Laundry, Ltd., $12.01; telegrams and telephones, $100.61; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $15.35 4,557.53 $30,312.43 Less sale of forms, etc. 41.83 Total expenditure, New Westminster Land Registry Office 30,270.60 (d.) Prince Rupert. Salaries ($4,680): Deputy Registrar and Registrar of Supreme and County Courts—A. Thompson $2,455.00 Clerk-Stenographer—R. Montesano 1,200.00 Stenographer—R. Gillett .'. 1,025.00 Carried forward $4,680.00 $58,790.89 $164,507.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 21 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Vote 34. Land Registry Offices—Continued. (d.) Prince Rupert—Continued. Brought forward $4,680.00 $58,790.89 $164,507.89 Expenses ($735.01) : Office Supplies, etc.—CN. Railways, $14.23; King's Printer, $360.45; postage, $195; telegrams and telephones, $159.30; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $6.03 735.01 Total expenditure, Prince Rupert Land Registry Office 5,415.01 (e.) Vancouver. Salaries ($38,033.04) : Registrar—W. C. Brown $4,800.00 Deputy Registrar—G. M. Matheson 2,700.00 Surveyor—D. W. Baker . 2,040.00 Clerks—T. A. Adamson, $2,280; J. M. Burgoyne, $1,920; J. Cotter, $1,920; J. Dowling, $1,500; G. W. Emery, $1,920; W. L. Hunt, $1,920; A. E. King, $1,920; W. M. Macfarlane, $1,920; E. Nichols, $1,500; J. Parker, $500 17,300.00 Clerk-Stenographers—W. G. Langley, $1,440; C. M. Macpherson, $1,500 2,940.00 Stenographers—H. I. Munroe, $900; B. M. Naylor, $815 1,715.00 Junior Clerks—D. R. Baker, $1,140; D. Campbell, $1,200; L. W. Forsythe, $440.32; R. D. Gibb, $443.55; C. Gunn, $485; A. R. G. Helps, $1,140; R. J. D. Philps, $275; J. Shenton, $120 5,243.87 Temporary Assistance—I. L. FitzGerald, $477.50; A. M. Shaw, $816.67 1,294.17 $38,033.04 Expenses ($5,880.10): Office Supplies, etc.—Burroughs & Co., Ltd., $32.90; C.P.R. Co., $29.27; City Map & White Print Co., Ltd., $240.61; R. Ford, $25; King's Printer, $2,005.21; postage, $1,168.68; G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $1,460.35; Sun Directories, Ltd., $44; pay-lists, overtime, $860.69; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $13.39 5,880.10 $43,913.14 Less sale of forms, etc 26.21 Total expenditure, Vancouver Land Registry Office 43,886.93 (/.) Victoria. Salaries ($26,892.50) : Inspector of Legal Offices—H. J. Crane $4,380.00 Deputy Registrar—R. N. C. Hemberow 2,100.00 Surveyor—G. B. Ryves 1,280.00 Cashier—C Moss 1,920.00 Clerks—M. J. Bidwell, $915; P. Davis, $508.06; J. V. di Castri, $1,800; H. R. Goldfinch, $1,800; G. L. Gunn, $750; G. E. Harrison, $115; A. V. Macan, , $1,500; H. Reaney, $1,027.74; T. Rowland, $106.84; A. Smith, $1,800; J. W. Smith, $900; C. T. D. Whitehouse, $1,130 12,352.64 Clerk-Stenographer—A. A. Dennstedt 1,200.00 Stenographers—M. L. Gray, $75; L. M. Smallwood, $919.03 994.03 Carried forward $24,226.67 $108,092.83 $164,507.89 EE 22 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 34. Land Registry Offices—Continued. (f.) Victoria—Continued. Brought forward $24,226.67 $108,092.83 $164,507.89 Salaries—Continued. Junior Clerks—A. L. Denoni, $770; G. Finbow, $90.97; A. A. Harrison, $412.26; P. S. Healey, $382; G. Paul, $266; L. Spark, $572.42 2,493.65 Temporary Assistance—P. H. Dalby, $22.58; F. O. Morris, $39.60; F. W. Newell, $110 172.18 $26,892.50 Expenses ($3,385.51) : Office Supplies, etc.—Burroughs & Co., Ltd., $24; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $70; King's Printer, $1,994.15; Lands Department, $62.15; Lemon- Gonnason Co., Ltd., $39; postage, $625; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; pay-lists, overtime, $410.06; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $20.70 3,285.06 Travelling Expenses, etc.—H. J. Crane 100.45 $30,278.01 Less sale of forms, etc ... 46.15 Total expenditure, Victoria Land Registry Office 30,231.86 Total expenditure, all Land Registry Offices 138,324.69 Vote 35. Supreme and County Courts. (a.) Nanaimo. Salaries ($3,220): Registrar—V. C. Fawcett . $2,140.00 Stenographer—E. Gray 1,080.00 $3,220.00 Expenses ($398.26) : Office Supplies, etc.—C.P.R. Co., $3.57; King's Printer, $106.45; postage, $132; telegrams and telephones, $156.24 398.26 $3,618.26 Less sale of forms 7.00 Total expenditure, Nanaimo Supreme and County Courts- $3,611.26 (6.) Nelson. Salaries ($2,100) : Registrar—W. J. Sturgeon $2,100.00 Expenses ($231.06) : Office Supplies, etc.—C.P.R. Co., $2.91; King's Printer, $77.80; postage, $55; telegrams and telephones, $95.35 231.06 $2,331.06 Less sale of forms 50.25 Total expenditure, Nelson Supreme and County Courts 2,280.81 (c.) New Westminster. Salaries ($5,894.22) : Registrar—L. A. Menendez $3,000.00 Deputy Registrars—R. G. Kell, $914.66; D. E. Mc- Phaden, $887.74 1,802.40 Carried forward $4,802.40 $5,892.07 $302,832.58 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 23 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 35. Supreme and County Courts—Continued. (c.) New Westminster—Continued. Brought forward : $4,802.40 $5,892.07 $302,832.58 Salaries—Continued. Junior Clerk—R. G. Kell 546.66 Clerk-Stenographer—A. J. Mallinson 545.16 $5,894.22 Expenses ($984.83) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $375.30; F. Kin- sella, $32; petty cash, $11.10; postage, $301.50; telegrams and telephones, $258.23; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $6.70 984.83 Total expenditure, New Westminster Supreme and County Courts 6,879.05 (d.) Vancouver. Salaries ($30,348.60): Registrar—J. F. Mather $3,860.00 Deputy Registrar—A. L. Rodway 2,135.00 Chief Clerk—I. Godfrey 960.00 Clerks—A. A. Clarke, $1,740; S. C. Gaines, $1,595; I. Godfrey, $870; E. Halstead, $900; F. T. Hard- wick, $1,680; J. Hudson, $1,140; J. F. Jackson, $1,860; R. Morrow, $1,680; E. P. O'Connor, $1,620; T. O'Neill, $1,080; E. Wells, $1,260; R. Wilson, $1,200 16,625.00 Stenographers—J. A. Aiello, $675; P. Cackette, $900; A. Marquart, $1,200; M. Roddy, $1,200; A. Shoe- botham, $160 4,135.00 Usher—J. Shafer 1,200.00 Ushers, etc.—Pay-lists 1,433.60 $30,348.60 Expenses ($2,505.33): Office Supplies, etc. — B.C. Stamp Works, Ltd., $10.41; C.P.R. Co., $69.35; King's Printer, $1,457.23; A. L. Marquart, $83.70; postage, $571.95; G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $168.40; telegrams and telephones, $118.92; Three Girls Hand Laundry, $11.30; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $14.07.. 2,505.33 Total expenditure, Vancouver Supreme and County Courts 32,853.93 (e.) Victoria. Salaries ($12,335.70) : Registrar—C. G. White $3,600.00 Deputy Registrar—J. S. Gill 2,160.00 Clerks—D. Bendrodt, $1,080; G. H. Bowden, $1,200; E. A. Campbell, $1,200; D. Reid, $1,860 5,340.00 Stenographer to Judges—M. E. Salt 1,200.00 Temporary Assistance—W. H. Walsh 35.70 $12,335.70 Expenses ($1,304.89) : Office Supplies, etc.—C.P.R. Co., $19.08; King's Printer, $1,016.57; postage, $180; telegrams and telephones, $27.72; Toggery Shop, $57; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $4.52 1,304.89 $13,640.59 Less sale of forms, etc 65.80 Total expenditure, Victoria Supreme and County Courts 13,574.79 Carried forward $59,199.84 $302,832.58 EE 24 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 35. Supreme and County Courts—Continued. Brought forward - $59,199.84 $302,832.58 (/.) Sundry Supreme and County Courts. King's Printer 1 $31.20 Less sale of forms 1.00 $30.20 Ashcroft. King's Printer 9.50 AtltTt King's Printer . . 1 5.00 Chilliwack. C. N. Tingle, $1,264.06; T. E. Heaton, $33.87; B.CE.R. Co., Ltd., $59.67; Elk Creek Waterworks Co., Ltd., $18; King's Printer, $92.90; Robertson Bros. (Chilliwack), Ltd., $330.12; telephone, $65.43; C. N. Tingle, sundry accounts, $51.94; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $9.85 1,925.84 Clinton. A. G. Gray, $60; King's Printer, $5 65.00 , Cranbrook. King's Printer 6.10 Cumber-land. King's Printer $46.55 Less sale of forms 1 25.30 21.25 Duncan. King's Printer $23.75 Less sale of forms 2.40 21.35 Fernie. C.P.R. Co., $4.03; King's Printer, $34 38.03 Grand Forks. King's Printer 17.85 Greenwood. King's Printer 5.00 Kamloops. King's Printer, $34.30; telegrams and telephones, $61.39; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, 96 cents $96.65 Less sale of forms 12.10 84.55 Kaslo. King's Printer 7.50 Kelowna. King's Printer, $34.45; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $2.29 36.74 Carried forward $2,273.91 $59,199.84 $302,832.58 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 25 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 35. Supreme and County Courts—Continued. (/.) Sundry Supreme and County Courts—Continued. Brought forward .$2,273.91 $59,199.84 $302,832.58 Lillooet. King's Printer, $149.55; L. J. Price, $13.94 163.49 Merritt. King's Printer 10.40 Penticton. King's Printer, $53.45; telephone, $18.98; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $2.40 $74.83 Less sale of forms 5.60 ■ 69.23 Powell River. King's Printer 6.50 Prince George. King's Printer, $78.75; telegrams and telephones, $73.85 152.60 Princeton. King's Printer 9.25 Quesnel. King's Printer 5.00 Revelstoke. King's Printer 5.00 Rossland. King's Printer, $19.50; telegram, $1.14 20.64 Smithers. King's Printer ; 5.00 Vernon. King's Printer $58.60 Less sale of forms 17.40 — 41.20 Williams Lake. King's Printer 5.00 $2,767.22 Less sale of forms, Rossland 22.50 Total expenditure, Sundry Supreme and County Courts ..... 2,744.72 (g-) Official Stenographers. Stenographers—T. H. Bamford, $1,545.51; P. J. Mac- kay, $1,440; V. D. Webb, $420 $3,405.51 Civil Court Stenographers—E. Blygh, $127.50; M. S. Bryan, $414.65; D. F. Christian, $562.40; A. W. Donaghy, $251.50; T. P. Horrobin, $375.25; D. M. Humphrey, $3.50; W. E. G. Johnson, $394; D. Lang- field, $298.50; H. Langley, $195.95; D. F. Saunders, $327.70; C. W. Tyler, $76.30; W. H. Walsh, $187.50; D. H. White, $16.50 3,231.25 Total expenditure, Official Stenographers 6,636.76 Total expenditure, all Supreme and County Courts 68,581.32 Carried forward $371 413,90 EE 26 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Vote 36. Brought forward Provincial Police. Headquarters. Salaries ($39,312.48) : Commissioner—T. W. S. Parsons ... Inspector—C Clark Paymaster—D. D. Moses Mechanical Superintendent—J. F. McNaught Staff-Sergeant—G. A. Johnson Assistant Chief Clerk—E. Patterson Senior Clerk-—C. V. Embleton Chief Radio Operator—W. F. Conlan Senior Radio Operator—B. C. Weld Radio Operators—T. E. Davis, $43; J. M. Hicks, $1,793.40 Clerks—C. C. Campbell, $1,665.30; L. B. Excell, $1,573.80; A. C. Forbes, $1,033.15; J. B. Walkin- shaw, $1,099.20 Constable—D. C Kirkpatrick Stenographers—A. H. Chaney, $960; M. Johnson, $492.50; E. Mcintosh, $1,200; J. N. Smith, $1,200; J. M. Whitehead, $890; M. E. Wills, $188.71 Special Constables . Expenses ($61,723.70) : Office Supplies, etc.—Canadian Marconi Co., Ltd., $447.02; CN. Railways, $76.12; C.P.R. Co., $19.46; Collector of Customs, $12.40; C Dryden, $16; W. G. Fleet, $75; Fletcher Music Store, $16; G. Halsey- Brandt, $150; Harper-Meggee, $655.16; E. G. Kidd, $35.50; King Bros., $125.75; King's Printer, $1,245.82; McDermott Motors, Ltd., $20.57; Phillips Radio & Electric, $10.75; postage, $74; Radio Sales Service, Ltd., $273.44; Receiver-General of Canada, $84.06; Spilsbury & Hepburn, Ltd., $62.26; telegrams and telephones, $1,672.44; Western Agencies, Ltd., $38.22; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $81.95 Travelling Expenses, etc.—W. G. Bailey, $32.20; C. Clark, $86.20; W. F. Conlan, $673.24; J. Henry, $21.70; J. M. Hicks, $85.18; D. Kirkpatrick, $12.40; C. Ledoux, $61.20; C. K. Mackenzie, $63; D. D. Moses, $117; J. F. McNaught, $419; H. J. Parsley, $21.70; T. W. S. Parsons, $896.80; E. Patterson, $13.50; D. G. Rogers, $35.20; F. B. Woods-Johnson, $91.50; J. A. Young, $18.95; CN. Railways, $214.38; Canadian Pacific Airways, Ltd., $42.55; C.P.R. Co., $893.93; P.G.E. Railway Co., $23.95; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $22.40 Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $796.32; Brade Storage & Distributing Co., Ltd., $99.85; Canadian National Carbon Co., Ltd., $492.42; Davis-Drake Motors, Ltd., $304.48; Empire Motors, Ltd., $270.19; Empress Garage, $65.71; Hunt Motors, $97.33; J. F. McNaught, $13.33; T. W. S. Parsons, $18.34; Tergeson Bros., $59.70; Watkin Motors, Ltd., $11.15; Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $23.75; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $526.13; Vote 167 —Roads Generally, $1,977.92; garage rentals, $80; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $22.69 Uniforms and Equipment—B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $223; Gordon Campbell, Ltd., $5,656.90; CN. Railways, $42.95; C.P.R. Co., $257.27; Fuggle & Christopher, $371,413.90 $4,800.00 2,599.92 2,280.00 2,196.00 360.00 2,104.50 2,014.80 2,104.50 1,939.80 1,836.40 5,371.45 1,793.40 4,931.21 4,980.50 $39,312.48 5,191.92 3,845.98 4,859.31 Carried forward $53,209.69 $371,413.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 27 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. Headquarters—Continued. Brought forward $53,209.69 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued.- Uniforms and Equipment—Continued. $83.57; Gault Bros., Ltd., $17.62; J. R. Gaunt & Son (Canada) Co., Ltd., $204.40; General Warehouse, Ltd., $17.50; Great Western Garment Co., Ltd., $3,717.99; F. E. Grimshaw, $174.90; H. C. Gunson, $12.50; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $68.15; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $53.15; King's Printer, $103.90; J. Leckie Co., Ltd., $1,204.13; Muir Cap & Regalia, Ltd., $70; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $16.36; Pressed Metal Products, Ltd., $38.40; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $63.80; Sutherland Insurance Agency, $354.37; Tower Canadian, Ltd., $597.44; Union Steamships, Ltd., $24.20; Victoria Hat Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $102; J. Watson, Ltd., $14.09; Weir Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $140; W. & J. Wilson, $45; "Loan Act, 1936," $27.89; uniform allowances, $1,719.75; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $36.07 15,087.30 Training-school: Salaries ($3,885.76) : Sub-Inspector—C K. Mackenzie, $2,379.96' Constables—W. H. Kemp, $262.30; W. McVie, $1,243.50 , Expenses ($2,360.14) : Travelling Expenses, etc. —■ W. A. Demmon, $20.05; J. M. Ehly, $11.45; S. A. L. Hamblin, $23.35; R. J. Ivens, $27.75; C. K. Mackenzie, $12; J. D. Tateson, $31.55; CN. Railways, $13.45; C.P.R. Co., $92.96; Cariboo Greyhound Lines, $14.95; Union Steamships, Ltd., $27.60; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $38.25 Miscellaneous — B.C Meat Market, $499.96; Camera Exchange, $80; Fuggle & Christopher, $21.30; Gainers, Ltd., $64.58; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $15.85; Imperial Optical Co., $22.50; Kessler Book Service, $59.11; King's Printer, $31.45; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $11.26; J. Purdy, $1,025.33; St. John Ambulance Association, $74; Standard Steam Laundry, Ltd., $81.05; Victoria Photo Supply, Ltd., $34.29; B. Wilson Co., Ltd., $14.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $11.60 6,245.90 Civil Protection (A.R.P.): Salaries ($25,213.50) : Inspector—S. F. Moodie, $3,000 Staff-Sergeant—G. A. Johnson, $1,836 Sergeant—S. Cline, $2,104.50 Acting Chief Clerk—H. P. Hughes, $2,104.50 Corporal—D. M. Taylor, $1,621.80 Constables—C. A. B. Cawdell, $395.60; W. B. Coupland, $391.30; M. Cramond, $920.20; J. M. Deane, $1,793.40; E. C. Domay, $924.50; H. Duddy, $653.60; R. Gilbert, $1,573.80; R. J. Innes, $920.20; H. D. Johnstone, $1,315.80; A. J. Tuttle, $1,573.80; J. A. Walters, $1,182.50 Stenographers—M. Haskell, $845; M. Munkley, $890; J. M. A. Smith, $845 Special Constables, $322 25,213.50 Carried forward $99,756.39 $371,413.90 EE 28 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. Headquarters—Continued. Brought forward $99,756.39 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies—International Association of Chiefs of Police, $11.25; J. G. Mackay, $1,250.04; W. L. Pedlow, $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $6.50 1,279.79 Less refunds, municipal policing... $25,000.00 Less sundry refunds 20,820.86 $101,036.18 45,820.86 Headquarters $55,215.32 "A " Division. Salaries ($125,993.37) : Inspector—R. Owens $3,000.00 Staff-Sergeant—J. Russell 2,196.00 Chief Clerk—T. Kennelly 2,179.50 Sergeants—W. J. Hatcher, $2,104.50; C. C. Jacklin, $2,104.50; S. Service, $2,104.50 6,313.50 Corporals—L. Backler, $1,939.80; W. H. Davidson, $1,616.50; J. A. Henry, $1,939.80; J. Howe, $1,939.80; A. T. Lashmar, $482.30 7,918.20 Skippers—C. A. Bellhouse, $1,939.80; V. J. Bond, $1,939.80; E. W. Lockwood, $1,939.80 5,819.40 Engineer—I. R. Hardiman 1,756.80 Radio Operators—G. H. Carroll, $696.15; W. T. Davis, $585.60; C. G. Halsey-Brandt, $1,793.40; R. P. Harrison, $418.60; P. J. Humphreys, $391.30; H. B. Mowatt, $1,573.80; A. H. Muskett, $1,665.30 7,124.15 Constables—W. J. Abel, $555.10; C. F. Abrahamson, $258; F. D. Avis, $1,581.55; G. M. Brassard, $1,573.80; W. A. Bruce, $288; C. A. Campbell, $657.90; T. Carlson, $1,793.40; C A. B. Cawdell, $258; F. Cawdell, $1,573.80; F. J. Clark,'$1,581.55; L. W. Clay, $1,369.27; D. Colquhoun, $1,793.40; E. Corson, $1,581.55; W. B. Coupland, $1,182.50; W. L. Cowan, $391.30; M. Cramond, $661.35; A. B. Cunningham, $1,110.20; W. J. Currie, $1,793.40; W. H. Davidson, $305; W. W. Deans, $1,782.10; E. C. Domay, $258; D. T. Douglas, $1,182.50; C. Dryden, $1,756.80; J. M. Ehly, $786.90; C E. Ennals, $1,573.80; C. T. J. Figueiredo, $1,756.80; J. G. Gibault, $1,793.40; R. C Good, $1,468.80; A. Grant, $1,866.60; W. Healey, $1,793.40; E. Holm, $1,793.40; E. J. Hooker, $1,573.80; M. A. Hornsby, $1,573.80; D. H. Howell, $1,634.80; P. R. Hutchison, $1,793.40; S. Kendall, $847.10; J. Lockie, $1,793.40; H. Mann, $1,634.80; M. Martin, $1,866.60; M. Matheson, $1,793.40; W. R. Morrison, $1,573.80; G. W. M. Mutter, $528.90; W. N. MacAlpine, $1,793.40; J. K. McNamara, $1,665.30; H. J. Parsley, $1,793.40; F. D. Patton, $1,581.55; A. W. Quinn, $1,688.05; G. Redhead, $1,573.80; R. Ring, $828.10; T. D. Robertson, $262.30; R. Ross, $1,802.20; E. G. Sarsiat, $1,793.40; J. Shepherd, $1,793.40; R. W. Sinclair, $691.60; H. Smyth, ' $1,793.40; T. A. Stewart, $1,793.40; A. Tannock, $1,793.40; J. D. Tateson, $395.60; A. H. Taylor, $l',793.40; A. H. Van Meer, $1,581.55; A. E. Carried forward $36,307.55 $55,215.32 $371,413.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 29 SERVICE. , Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. "A" Division—Continued. Brought forward $36,307.55 $55,215.32 $371,413.90 Salaries—Continued. Constables—Continued. Vickers, $1,793.40; G. D. Weeks, $1,573.80; A. S. Wellens, $1,830 86,349.82 Stenographer—V. M. Page 830.00 Special Constables . 2,506.00 $125,993.37 Expenses ($52,394.32) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $991.71; postage, $1,122.03; telegrams and telephones, $3,801.86; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $19.62 5,935.22 Travelling Expenses, etc.—F. Abrahamson, $128.57; F. Avis, $60; C A. Bellhouse, $583.30; V. J. Bond, $584; W. A. Bruce, $193.96; G. H. Carroll, $106.25; C A. Cawdell, $120.83; F. L. Cawdell, $15.75; L. W. Clay, $250.96; F. J. Clunk, $77.29; E. Corson, $12.25; W. B. Coupland, $40.50; W. L. Cowan, $11.25; M. Cramond, $234.75; A. B. Cunningham, $243.88; W. J. Currie, $152.96; W. H. Davidson, $463.01; W. W. Deans, $13.25; E. C. Domay, $48.40; D. Douglas, $97.74; C. Dryden, $40.25; J. M. Ehly, $52.27; C. E. Ennals, $67.65; J. Gibault, $62.25; R. C. Good, $16.50; A. Grant, $84.71; G. Halsey-Brandt, $304.28; I. R. Hardi- man, $53.50; R. P. Harrison, $27.40; W. J. Hatcher, $85.35; R. S. Hayes, $14.90; J. Henry, $160.15; E. Holm, $73.86; E. J. Hooker, $27.50; D. H. Howell, $380.45; P. R. Hutchison, $15.75; C C. Jacklin, $101.85; S. Kendall, $257; A. T. Lashmar, $104; J. Lockie, $227.75; E. W. Lock- wood, $259; A. Macdonald, $11.50; H. Mann, $41; M. Martin, $15.50; M. Matheson, $79: H. E. J. Medley, $35; W. R. Morrison, $211.35; A. H. Muskett, $224.30; W. M. Mutter, $30; M. N. Mac- Alpine, $208.40; J. K. McNamara, $19.86; C. F. Oliver, $50.50: R. Owens. $855: H. J. Parsley, $75.70; A. W. Quinn, $169.65; G. Redhead, $368.41; R. Ring, $174.50; T. D. Robertson, $16.50; R. Ross, $180.18; E. Sarsiat, $237.13; S. Service, $67.75; J. Shepherd, $192.30; R. W. Sinclair, $96.27; H. Smyth, $57; J. P. Sweeney, $202.38: A. Tannock, $81.65; J. D. Tateson, $28.90; A. H. Taylor, $55.25; G. D. Weeks, $38.50; A. S. Wellens, $65.40; CN. Railways, $62.40; Canadian Pacific Airlines, Ltd., $149.54; C.P.R. Co.. $2,209.81; R. Porritt, $38.40; Union Steamships, Ltd., $238.20; V.I. Coach Lines, Ltd., $225.05; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $139.15 - 12,806.70 Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.—Acme Motors, Ltd., $125.10; Alberni Motors, Ltd., $32.06; Alexander's Garage, $385.19; Allen's Super-Service, $182.52; Armstrong Bros., $897.35; Atlas Service Station, $28.05; F. J. Baird, $17.95; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $666.64; Belmont Service, $517.08; A. A. Bittan- court, $204.76; Boultbee (Victoria), Ltd., $58.08; Bramall-Mason. Ltd., $100.26; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $14.77; B.C. Fuel Co., Ltd., $79.23; B.C. Game Commission, $361.62; B.C. Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd., $95.13; Brooklands Motorcycle Works, $61.30; Carried forward $144,735.29 $55,215.32 $371,413.90 EE 30 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. "A" Division—Continued. Brought forward $144,735.29 $55,215.32 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.—Continued. Cains Bros., $267.58; Campbell River Garage, $894.79; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $121.42; Central Garage, $105.97; Coast Construction Co., Ltd., $411.26; Corfield Motors, Ltd., $238.25; Courtenay Garage, $251.11; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $130.32; Cumberland Service Station, $46.85; Duncan Garage, Ltd., $56.57; Empress Garage, $55.55; Evans Motors, $31.22; J. Ferry, $40; General Auto Sales, Ltd., $402.26; Grouhel's Service Garage, $60.36; Henderson Motors, $596.10; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $147.64; Hunt's Garage, $116.89; Hurford & Shaw, $80.20; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,164.53; Imperial Service Station, $126.96; International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $12.87; A. H. Johnston, $214.50; Kemp's Service Station, $54.66; Kinsey & Lind, $11.10; Ladysmith Garage, $56.64; Lake Service Garage, $442.03; Langford Garage Co., $211.92; Lantzville Service Station, $139.44; A. Linton & Co., $626.43; Lowe's Garage, $24.75; Malaspina Super Service Station, $359.13; Marine Drive Service Station, $53.60; Martin-Senour Co., Ltd., $51.04; Monarch Motors, Ltd., $180.95; Morgan & Harper, $80.30; Mouat Bros., Ltd., $45.34; McBride's Service Station, $598.97; A. McGavin, $88.19; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., $481.83; Nash Motors, $813.35; National Motor Co., Ltd., $1,930.14; Nootka-Banfield Co., Ltd., $13.15; Oh's Texaco Garage, $29.80; R. H. Ormond, $35; R. Owens, $103.48,• Passie Motors, Ltd., $69.35; T. Plimley, Ltd., $47.43; Port Alberni Boat Works, $64; Port Motors, Ltd., $29.70; Qualicum Beach Garage, $324.31; Redman Motors, Ltd., $377.10; Robson Motors, $89.91; Royal Motors, $54.45; Schreifels Motors, Ltd., $10.36; G. C. Shead, Ltd., $46.04; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $36.68; Ship Chandlers (McQuade's), Ltd., $82.99; Sidney Super Service, $112.96; Simms' Service & Garage, $63.97; Speedway Service, $26.73; Standard Motors, $33.66; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $91.44; Tergeson Bros., $501.87; Three Way Service Station, $81.37; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $152.91; Vivian Engine Works, Ltd., $2,138.36; Waldie Motors, Ltd., $441.77; L. Wargo's Service Station, $295.90; Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $99; Wilson & Cab- eldu, Ltd., $5,575.06; garage rentals, $605; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $96.44 _ 27,380.29 Uniforms and Equipment—A. H. Johnston, $25.75; Nootka-Banfield Co., Ltd., $30.40; Simms' Service & Garage, $19.30; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $64.81 140.26 Janitors' Supplies, etc.—Alberni Hardware Co., Ltd., $22.39; M. Bellhouse, $14.39; Booth & Sons, $44.07; B.C. Packers, Ltd., $12.38; Campbell River Laundry & Dry Cleaners, $12.51; Courtenay Hardware Co., $24.39; Cowichan Merchants, Ltd., $45.97; Cross & Vanstone, $58.23; Imperial Laundry, $58.66; W. E. King, $18; R. Knarston, $12.24; I. Carried forward $172,255.84 $55,215.32 $371,413.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 31 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. "A" Division—Continued. Brought forward $172,255.84 $55,215.32 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Janitors' Supplies, etc.—Continued. Lockwood, $24.82; Mouat Bros., Ltd., $25.10; M. McLaughlin, $18; New Method Laundries, Ltd., $18.91; Peerless Wiping Rag Co., Ltd., $15.15; Standard Steam Laundry, $15.72; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $27.48; Victoria Lumber & Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $17.08; Walls & Bradshaw, $28.77; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $86.17 600.43 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—Alberni Hardware Co., Ltd., $35.85; J. Bell, $239; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $204.72; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $39.30; D. Byard, $48; Chemainus Fuel Supply, $78.75; City of Courtenay, $222.08; R. Forrester, $216; Ganges Water & Power Co., $24; Gordon Stores, $18; C. W. Haas, $202.70; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $101.29; Kashmir Singh, $32; McBride Fuel and Transfer Co., $371.50; City of Nanaimo, $22.75; Nanaimo- Duncan Utilities, Ltd., $402.67; National Utilities Corporation, Ltd., $272.57; Pacific Power & Water Co., Ltd., $128.44; Parker Bros., $30; Pioneer Hardware, $270; L. E. Sharpe, $182; Sidney Freight Service, $46.75; Sidney Water & Power Co., Ltd., $24; H. Smith, $11; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $43.95; Super Service Garage & Sawmill, $33; O. F. Thulin, $45; Vancouver Island Utilities, Ltd., $128.64; Victoria Lumber & Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $128.45; C. Wagg, $30; L. Wallace, $18; A. Williams, $20; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $22.91 3,693.32 Provisions, etc.—B.C. Cafe, $71.60; P. Cameron, $14.80; Campbell River Hotel & Resort Co., Ltd., $52.40; D. Davidson, $56.68; E. M. Lashmar, $33.24; New Club Cafe, $49.60; Peterson & Edwards, $21.25; Plaza Hotel, $82; Royal Cafe, $137.60; Shasta Cafe, $44.40; J. M. Smith, $30.26; City of Victoria, $415.20; J. Whitehead, $30.20; pay-lists, medical fees, $292; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $28.44 1,359.67 Incidentals and Contingencies—Cudlip's Grocery, $21.04; G. Frizell, $21.30; H. E. King, $318.34; G. A. McCurdy, $71; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $46.75 478.43 Less refunds, municipal policing — $31,995.72 Less sundry refunds 6,692.95 $178,387.69 38,688.67 " A " Division 139,699.02 " B " Division. Salaries ($115,639.15) : Inspector—J. Macdonald $3,000.00 Staff-Sergeant—H. N. Wood 2,196.00 Chief Clerk—J. L. Smith 2,104.50 Mechanical Superintendent—J. G. M. Lock 1,939.80 Clerk—P. H. Amsden 1,793.40 Stenographers—M. D. V. Howey, $442; B. E. Romano, $825 1,267.00 Carried forward .... $12,300.70 $194,914.34 $371,413.90 EE 32 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " B " Division—Continued. Brought forward $12,300.70 $194,914.34 $371,413.90 Salaries—Continued. Sergeants—D. Halcrow, $2,104.50; W. J. McKay, $2,104.50 4,209.00 Corporals—W. C. Murray, $1,939.80; E. F. McKay, $1,939.80; A. J. Pomeroy, $1,939.80; J. White, $1 939 80 7 759 20 Radio Operators—W. G. Fleet, $1,793.40; D. W. Hatcher, $1,029; E. G. Kidd, $974.74; W. Solowan, $896.70 4,693.84 Constables—G. W. Anderson, $1,756.80; W. F. Arm- son, $1,793.40; C. H. Atchison, $1,634.80; H. F. Bacon, $1,573.80; T. F. Baker, $1,573.80; G. S. Blaney, $1,793.40; A. G. Brabazon, $1,830; H. J. Butler, $1,793.40; H. Cartmell, $1,830; J. E. D. Cox, $1,581.55; A. B. Cunningham, $507.40; J. L. DeVoin, $1,793.40; L. A. Doree, $1,857.50; J. T. E. Dowling, $147; D. Drew, $1,688.05; N. H. Elphick, $1,778.30; G. J. Emsley, $1,830; A. Gaunt, $1,793.40; D. C. Georgeson, $1,793.40; T. W. Glaholm, $1,793.40; R. H. Hassard, $1,866.60; B. H. Haynes, $1,793.40; W. W. Hemingway, $1,793.40; P. W. Howarth, $1,573.80; R. J. Ivens, $786.90; J. S. Jackson, $1,793.40; H. O. Jamieson, $653.60; J. Lafek, $1,440.50; W. I. Lemm, $1,793.40; H. Lindsay, $1,790.40; W. Martin, $1,688.05; W. McCul- loch, $1,610; D. G. Neff, $1,793.40; F. E. Nelson, $1,793.40; M. S. Parsons, $1,789.50; J. R. Payne, $1,763.90; G. A. Pelton, $1,581.55; D. H. Pye, $1,634.80; T. A. Quigley, $1,793.40; C. N. Ramsay, $154.16; J. A. Roberts, $1,634.80; D. G. Rogers, $1,688.05; J. Scott, $1,830; R. Shiell, $1,805.60; F. Slater, $1,804.30; D. A. Spiers, $1,573.80; W. Stark, $1,195.60; W. B. Stewart, $1,976.40; J. P. Sweeney, $1,793.40; W. D. Waddell, $133.30; N. W. Wells, $1,573.80; N. J. Winegarden, $1,830 81,869.41 Special Constables 2,393.00 Special Operators 2,414.00 $115,639.15 Expenses ($54,384.18) : Office Supplies, etc.—C.P.R. Co., $38.27; King's Printer, $826.28; postage, $1,412.75; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $4,629.51; West Transfer Co., $17.52; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $6.45 6,970.78 Travelling Expenses, etc.—G. W. Anderson, $12.90; W. F. Armson, $287.20; C. H. Atchison, $206.83; H. F. Bacon, $72.10; T. F. Baker, $63.25; G. S. Blaney, $31.45; G. Brabazon, $97.82; S. E. Bulman- Fleming, $127.75; H. J. Butler, $176.85; H. Cartmell, $150; J. E. D. Cox, $42; T. Davis, $20.75; J. L. DeVoin, $215.59; J. Dowling, $13.50; D. V. Drew, $88.06; N. E. Elphick, $185; G. Emsley, $85.40; W. G. Fleet, $158.29; A. Gaunt, $56.25; D. C. Georgeson, $195.25; T. W. Glaholm, $25; D. Halcrow, $69.40; R. H. Hassard, $215.35; B. H. Haynes, $106; W. W. Hemingway, $62; J. W. Hooker, $56.70; P. W. Howarth, $19.10; D. H. Howell, $168.06; R. J. Ivens, $134.80; H. O. Jamie- son, $176.08; E. G. Kidd, $338.58; J. A. Knox, Carried forward.. $122,609.93 $194,914.34 $371,413.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 33 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " B " Division—-Continued. Brought forward $122,609.93 $194,914.34 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc.—Continued. $339.90; J. E. Lafek, $24.65; W. I. Lemm, $29; H. Lindsay, $242.65; J. G. M. Lock, $252.60; J. Macdonald, $710.55; W. Martin, $19; A. Monks, $13.75; W. McCulloch, $88.75; E. F. McKay, $87.49; W. J. McKay, $144.50; D. G. Neff, $66.25; F. E. Nelson, $268.93; G. C. Pangman, $18; M. S. Parsons, $147.20; J. R. Payne, $75.80; G. A. Pelton, $90.07; A. J. Pomeroy, $91.80; D. H. Pye, $252.85; T. A. Quigley, $183.20; C. N. Ramsay, $511.56; J. A. Roberts, $24; D. G. Rogers, $75.80; J. Scott, $23.55; R. Shiell, $25.35; F. Slater, $167.25; W. Stark, $149.75; W. B. Stewart, $55.75; J. P. Sweeney, $21; A. Tulloch, $15.90; W. D. Waddell, $94; J. Ward, $32.10; N. Wells, $268.25; J. White, $80.20; H. N. Wood, $306.30; CN. Railways, $151.93; C.P.R. Co., $5,101.62; Central Canadian Greyhound Lines, $10.65; Union Steamships, Ltd., $128.80; Western Canadian Greyhound Lines, $20.82; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $58.05.. 14,126.88 Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.—Al's Motor Service, $73.53; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $33.19; Ben's Service & Garage, $62.20; P. Bent, Ltd., $116.75; Boultbee, Ltd., $20.17; Bowell- McDonald Motor Co., Ltd., $1,258.07; Brett's (Princeton), Ltd., $480.36; B.A. Garage, $284.86; Brown's Garage, $99.15; Buerge's Garage, $175.57; Burr Motors, Ltd., $86.69; Butorac Motors, $78.45; Central Garage, $423.14; Cheston & La Rochelle, $207.61; City Garage, Grand Forks, $82.03; City Garage, Rossland, $17.70; Columbia Garage, $82.83; Columbia Motors, Ltd., $625.65; Cranbrook Auto Wreckers, $191.11; Creston Motors, $262.38; Cuthbert Motors, Ltd., $670.44; Davis-Drake Motors, Ltd., $1,239.45; Dezall's Garage Co., Ltd., $336.90; Dill's Super Service Station, $931.33; M. C. Donaldson, Ltd., $294.70; Emrick's Garage, $121.55; Fernie Garage, $588.43; Garward's Service, $66.44; Grand Forks Garage, $104.18; Grand Forks Garage Co., Ltd., $283.62; Hanson Garage Co., Ltd., $845.65; Henderson Garage, $25.43; Hunt Motors, $449.21; Imperial Service Garage, $202.30; D. J. Innis, $182.06; Invermere Garage, $455.17; F. Jacob's Garage, $29.40; Kaslo Motor Transport, $198.03; Keremeos Garage, $195.39; Kimberley Motors, $76.46; Kootenay Motors, Ltd., $199.98; J. G. M. Lock, $109.37; Ludy's Repair Shop, $308.07; Mac's Motors, $309.68; J. Macdonald, $262.79; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $160.41; Messinger Motors, $101.96; McPherson Garage Co., Ltd., $240.59; Natal Garage, $222.06; A. Nelson, $109.77; Nelson Lumber Co., Ltd., $136.55; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $472.47; Nes- bitt & Forster's Garage, $126.78; O.K. Garage, $55.07; Oliver Garage, $150.49; M. H. O'Loughlin, $11.95; Oswald Motors, $484.82; Peachland Garage, $14.28; Peebles Motors, Ltd., $2,014.25; Penticton Tire Hospital, $137.35; Pioneer Motors, $225.36; Pledge's Gas Station, $55.44; Queen City Carried forward $136,736.81 $194,914.34 $371,413.90 EE 34 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " B " Division—Continued. Brought forward $136,736.81 $194,914.34 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.-— Continued. Motors, Ltd., $1,552.95; Ratcliffe & Stewart, $13.62; ■ Read's Garage, $29.47; City of Rossland, $104.76; Sanborn's Garage, $22.16; Selkirk Motors, Ltd., $65.39; Shell Service Garage, $51.48; Sky Chief Auto Service, $237.17; F. Slater, $80.49; Slocan Garage, $391; Sowerby-Cuthbert, Ltd., $128.67; Stan's Super Service Station, $162.69; Stark Supply Co., $54.44; Storm's Three Star Service, $77.38; G. W. Tinkess, $126.85; Trail Garage Co., Ltd., $185.45; Trout Creek Service Station, $28.62; Universal Motors, $64.41; Wheeler Motors, $229.89; White & Thornthwaite, $67.37; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $5,330.18; H. N. Wood, $15.96; Wood-Val- lance Hardware Co., Ltd., $17.15; garage rentals and ration books, $627.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $87.25 27,621.37 Uniforms and Equipment — A. Downey, $13.80; Hunter Bros., Ltd., $10.80; Parks Hardware, $10.10; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $52.31.. 87.01 Janitors' Supplies, etc.—F. H. Bassett, $135; City Laundry, $10.25; R. A. D. West, $15.25; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $70.75 231.25 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—A. Archibald, $80; M. Baher, $60; Castlegar Water Co., Ltd., $24; Columbia Power Co., Ltd., $55.20; Columbia Valley Irrigated Fruit Lands, Ltd., $67; Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. of Canada, Ltd., $58.20; Creston Transfer, $55.65; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., $202.05; Denver Light & Power Co., Ltd., $101.05; M. C. Donaldson, Ltd., $28.35; P. Fomen- off, $114.50; General Utility Co., Ltd., $49.80; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $26.46; D. J. Innis, $126; Invermere Contracting Co., Ltd., $244.12; Kootenay Transfer, $259.55; Natal Water Works, $39; Nelson Lumber Co., Ltd., $54.40; New Denver Transfer, $164; Oliver Domestic Waterworks, $29.40; Oliver Sawmills, Ltd., $57.50; Pease & Atkinson, $145; Princeton Light & Power Co., Ltd., $70.27; A. Radies, $142.50; J. Volpatti, $60; W. Waldie & Sons, Ltd., $49.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $426.92 2,790.42 Provisions, etc.—F. Bough, $66.40; G. Brabazon, $31.26; City of Cranbrook, $121.50; J. L. DeVoin, $60.44; L. A. Doree, $115.84; B. H. Haynes, $94.98; L.D. Cafe, $11.26; F. E. Nelson, $266.98; Okanagan Candy Kitchen, $22.05; O.K. Cafe, $145.60; Royal Cafe, $36.67; A. Sweeney, $120.39; E. K. Wilkinson, $17.08; N. J. Winegarden, $17.89; pay-lists, medical fees, $358.15; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $28.74 1,515.23 Incidentals and Contingencies — Castlegar United Rural School District, $35; City Transfer & Warehouse Co., $20; Fernie Cartage, $10; Fernie General Hospital, $47.40; Leroux & Tripp, $185; R. Lyon, $40; A. G. Naysmith, $50; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $37.80; F. G. Perry, $30.70; Public Works Department, $21.50; Receiver-General of Canada, $20; E. Taverna, $25; H. Thompson, $25; Carried forward $168,982.09 $194,914.34 $371,413.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 35 SERVICE. . Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " B " Division—Continued. Brought forward $168,982.09 $194,914.34 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. petty cash fund, Trail, $446.23; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $47.91 1,041.54 $170,023.63 Less refunds, municipal policing $24,132.60 Less sundry refunds 11,044.45 35,177.05 " B " Division , 134,846.58 " C " Division. Salaries ($120,814.28) : Inspector—C G. Barber $2,700.00 Staff-Sergeants—A. Fairbairn 2,196.00 Chief Clerk—J. E. Wellings 2,104.50 Mechanical Superintendent—T. A. Fiander 2,104.50 Sergeants—T. R. Baker, $2,104.50; A. Dunbar, $1,759.50; J. W. Hooker, $2,104.50; E. A. Jarvis, $2,104.50; A. Macdonald, $2,104.50; R. S. Nelson, $2,104.50 12,282.00 Corporals—N. O. DeWitt, $646.60; W. L. Hodgkin, $1,775.50; H. J. Jennings, $1,616.50; J. Kirkup, $482.30; D. D. Mclndoe, $159; L. A. N. Potterton, $164.30 , 4,844.20 Senior Radio Operator—S. V. Reith 2,014.80 Radio Operators—S. E. Bulman-Fleming, $1,665.30; C. J. Dawson, $262.30; H. C. Patrick, $1,573.80 — . 3,501.40 Clerk—J. M. Brown 1,798.70 Stenographer—M. J. Harris 610.89 Constables—E. D. Anderson, $1,793.40; W. G. Bailey, $1,793.40; G. D. Ball, $1,611.80; J. Q. W. Brandon, $1,764.20; W. A. Bruce, $1,400.05; J. H. Callens, $1,182.50; A. Calvert, $1,581.55; J. L. Campbell, $1,182.50; C. J. Cooper, $312; W. A. Craig, $1,756.80; H. M. Dale, $1,573.80; N. O. DeWitt, $305; J. T. E. Dowling, $1,112.30; P. Q. Drysdale, $1,581.55; A. Duncan, $1,785.80; J. N. Dykes, $786.90; G. F. Elliott, $311.10; R. Forrester, $1,756.80; T. C. Fraser, $1,347.50; A. E. Gibbon, $786.90; M. R. Godfrey, $1,611.80; M. G. Grahame, $1,793.40; J. B. Gray, $1,793.40; J. D. L. Gray, $1,793.40; J. F. Gregory, $1,756.80; G. J. Gurr, $1,793.40; J. F. Hamilton, $915.90; R. H. P. Hay- ward, $1,830; G. D. Heatley, $1,793.40; J. R. Holley, $1,634.80; R. J. Innes, $258; H. J. Jennings, $311.10; W. H. Kemp, $1,372.50; R. Kendall, $147; J. King, $1,830; H. S. Lewis, $436.80; M. Macdonald, $1,772; E. V. Mew, $298.90; T. Moore, $1,793.40; J. W. Murdoch, $1,793.40; D. C McColl, $786.90; R. MacKinlay, $1,802.40; D. D. Mclndoe, $305; F. W. Nicklen, $1,793.40; L. I. Olson, $940.80; W. H. Olts, $1,793.40; J. G. Poole, $436.80; T. C. S. Quaite, $1,784.30; J. A. Quesnel, $1,830; J. C W. Ritson, $1,049.20; W. P. Roberts, $1,210.89; H. W. Sharpe, $1,793.40; A. G. Smith, $1793.40; J. D. Tateson, $391.30; W. T. Teal, $1756.80; M. L. Thomson, $1,634.80; C J. Wad- dell, $1,793.40; E. A. Wales, $1,793.40; P. F. Ward, $298.90; R. S. Welsman, $1,530; C. Whisker, $1793.40; J. A. Wisenden, $1,291.25; G. A. Wyman, $1,793.40 83,851.79 Carried forward $118,008.78 $329,760.92 $371,413.90 EE 36 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " C " Division—Continued. Salaries—Continued. Special Constables Brought forward $118,008.78 $329,760.92 $371,413.90 2,805.50 $120,814.28 Expenses ($55,691.82) : Office Supplies, etc.—C.P.R. Co., $22.79; King's Printer, $1,150.84; A. Macdonald, $14.63; postage, $1,588.10; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $4,122.87; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $49.17 6,988.40 Travelling Expenses, etc.—E. D. Anderson, $492.80; W. G. Bailey, $750.51; G. R. Baker, $23.75; T. R. Baker, $230.65; G. D. Ball, $308.13; C. G. Barber, $507; J. Blakiston-Gray, $15.35; J. Q. W. Brandon, $13.65; J. M. Brown, $106.45; W. A. Bruce, $49.70; A. Calvert, $11.70; D. Cameron, $11; J. L. Campbell, $35.09; W. A. Craig, $20.05; H. M. Dale, $134.60; N. O. DeWitt, $102.50; J. Dowling, $575.57; P. Q. Drysdale, $38.30; A. Dunbar, $41.05; J. N. Dykes, $87.75; G. F. Elliott, $47.60; D. Ellis, $16.35; A. Fairbairn, $34.75; T. A. Fian- der, $379.15; R. Forrester, $185.87; T. C. Fraser, $204.86; A. E. Gibbon, $200.10; M. R. Godfrey, $313.54; M. G. Graham, $20.15; J. D. L. Gray, $59.48; J. F. Gregory, $212.35; C. J. Gurr, $523.90; J. F. Hamilton, $34.55; R. H. P. Hayward, $61.10; G. D. Heatley, $37.30; W. L. Hodgkin, $23.80; J. R. Holley, $178.40; J. W. Hooker, $942.56; R. J. Innes, $122.73; E. A. Jarvis, $431.85; H. J. Jennings, $84; W. H. Kemp, $339.69; J. King, $59.05; J. Kirkup, $12.65; H. S. Lewis, $27.75; A. Macdonald, $367.50; M. Macdonald, $73.75; T. Moore, $101.85; W. Moore, $16.10; O. Mottishaw, $10.85; J. Murdoch, $154.24; R. MacKinlay, $218.45; D. D. Mclndoe, $52.75; H. M. Mclndoe, $15.30; R. S. Nelson, $68.30; L. I. Olson, $153.20; H. G. Patrick, $59.56; J. G. Poole, $133.35; L. A. N. Potterton, $227.97; J. A. Quesnel, $280.47; Mrs. S. V. Reith, $11.40; J. W. Ritson, $346.87; W. P. Roberts, $128.71; W. H. Sharpe, $172.70; A. G. Smith, $521.69; J. D. Tateson, $26.08; H. M. Teal, $22.85; M. L. Thomson, $30.50; C. J. Waddell, $175.35; E. A. Wales, $298.88; Mrs. E. A. Wales, $19.60; P. F. Ward, $10.25; R. S. Welsman, $47.35; C. Whisker, $370.15; J. A. Wisenden, $674.40; Barkerville Stages, $12; CN. Railways, $2,324.06; C.P.R. Co., $2,163.69; Cariboo Greyhound Lines, $123.60; Cariboo Transportation Co., $10.40; Greyhound Lines, $41.40; I.T. Stage Co., $53; P.G.E. Railway Co., $670.73; Public Works Department, $15; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $78.15 ...... 18,391.58 Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.— Art's Garage, $199.26; W. G. Bailey, $236.65; T. R. Baker, $36.88; C. G. Barber, $123.53; Barrett's Garage, $59.94; Beath & Sharpe, Ltd., $522.82; Bloom & Sigalet, Ltd., $393.42; Bowell-McDonald Motor Co., Ltd., $1,403.98; Boyd Motors, Ltd., $56.35; Boyd's Garage, $106.70; Brindamour Garage, $40.48; C.P.R. Co., $11.41; Cariboo Garage, $85.28; Cariboo Garage, Ltd., $90.50; Cariboo Carried forward.. $146,194.26 $329,760.92 $371,413.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 37 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " C " Division—Continued. Brought forward $146,194.26 $329,760.92 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.— lOtl il/M"M PCI Sales & Service, Ltd., $169.66; Central Service, $878.57; Central Service Depot, $53.58; B. R. Ciceri & Co., $89.42; Clinton Motors, $223.60; Dearborn Motors, Ltd., $853.96; Dubois Motors, Ltd., $66; M. Dumond, $270.82; Empire Motors, Ltd., $165.94; Engeman's Garage, $73.25; N. Evans Transportation Co., Ltd., $207.93; Eveready Service Station, $184.28; T. A. Fiander, $98.54; Golden Motors, $426.88; Gordon's Garage, $34.20; J. F. Gregory, $33.16; Hanceville Store, $104.25; Hi-Way Garage, $50.51; Home Terminal, $114.63; Hub Garage, $112.47; Hurley Motors, $210.39; I.T. Garage, $22.96; International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $12.32; G. W. Jakel, $71.25; Johnston Bros., $1,013.36; Kamloops Tire Hospital, $790.92; Lake Motors, Ltd., $98.35; Lillooet Cartage Co., Ltd., $173.34; Lytton Garage, $96.50; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $77.16; McDermott Motors, Ltd., .$142.74; Okanagan Garage, $133.88; Public Work's Garage, $1,860.95; Quesnel Bros. Garage, $123.65; Quick Service Garage, $95.44; G. A. Rands, $17.96; Revelstoke Garage, $268.09; Royal Service Station, $22.20; Schreifels Motors, Ltd., $804.04; W. H. Sharpe, $23.31; S. Smith, Ltd., . ' $77.11; Spences Bridge Garage, $320.20; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $85.50; A. L. Stuart, $41.50; Ted's Vulcanizing, $17.90; C. V. Turner & Co., $50.56; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $135.54; Vernon Garage, $447.63; . Victory Motors, $614.02; Watkin Motors, Ltd., $738.73; West End Service Station, $29.64; C. Whisker, $12.63; Williams Lake Garage, $196.83; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $2,669; garage rentals and ration books, $282.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $116.40 19,473.35 Uniforms and Equipment—C. W. Cope, $22.45; M. Dumond, $10.75; Gault Bros., Ltd., $132.30; H. R. Henderson, $29.55; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $126.06; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $28.01; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $106.47 455.59 Janitors' Supplies, etc.— Cariboo Laundry, $22; C. & H. General Store, $11.69; J. A. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $22.10; Gordon's Grocery, $20.92; Hanceville Store, $17.85; Harvey-Bailey, Ltd., $12;, Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $46.01; O. Lynn, $17.90; B.R. Meats, $15.65; Robertson Bros., $14.35; Vernon Steam Laundry, $20.12; E. A. Wales, $12; Wilcox- Hall Co., Ltd., $14.32; Williams Lake Laundry, $25.40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $79.59 351.90 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—Ashcroft Water, Electric & Improvement Co., $299.56; Barkerville Light & Power Co., Ltd., $82.70; Barkerville Stage Lines, $190.50; Bralorne Mines, Ltd., $30; Bridge River Power Co., Ltd., $15; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $493.44; C Brown, $25.50; CN. Railways, $78.56; Carlin Bros., Ltd., $21; D. Chapman & Co., Ltd., $101.60; Columbia Power Co., Ltd., $44.40; G. Crossley, $213.80; City of Enderby, $16.20; F. W. Engeman, Carried forward $166,475.10 $329,760.92 $371,413.90 EE 38 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " C " Division—Continued. Brought forward $166,475.10 $329,760.92 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—Continued. $608.37; Golden Motors, $152.50; P. A. Gorse, $100; Graham Cartage, Ltd., $262.50; Hanceville Store, $162; Hat Creek Coal Mines, $60; H. Leong, $120; Lillooet Cartage Co., Ltd., $40; Lillooet Waterworks District, $20.20; Lytton Electric Light Co., Ltd., $152.10; Lytton Water Supply Co., Ltd., $12; Monsos Sawmill, $20; S. J. McDiarmid, $100; L. M. McKinnon, $60; D. McLaren & Sons, $284; J. R. Newsom, $37.50; Northern Transfer Co., $203; P.G.E. Railway Co., $62.41; T. Palombi, $44.50; R. Pelli, $240; Provincial Home, Kamloops, $1,509.14; Quesnel Light & Water Co., Ltd., $48; B. Rebagliati, $148; M. J. Reid, $98.15; W. S. Ross, $28; City of Salmon Arm, $32.30; Spences Bridge Light & Power Co., $57.48; Tulameen Saw Mills, $220; Vernon Box & Pine Lumber Co., Ltd., $27; Wells Townsite Co., Ltd., $36; West Canadian Hydro Electric Corporation, Ltd., $102.11; E. F. Woodley, $161.05; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $13.25 6,833.82 Provisions, etc.—Arduini's Shoe Store, $40.25; V. R. Bailey, $19.19; Bevan's Market, $75.34; F. Cooper, $215.06; Economy Store, $56.71; L. Edwards, $32.91; S. Ernest, $20.05; T. C. Fraser, $11.67; A. Galloway, $11.22; D. K. Gordon, Ltd., $80.35; A. G. Gray, $48.34; E. K. Gray, $25.82; Henderson's Foods, Ltd., $51.80; J. H. Hilliker & Son, Ltd., $13.60; Home Bakery & Cafe, $37.62; M. Hooker, $190.43; Ideal Meat Market, $75.78; Kamloops District Co-op. Society, $76.24; Kamloops Grocery, $82.37; Kamloops Meat & Produce Co., $122.99; Lakeview Hotel, $236.25; G. K. Lee, $90; Maple Leaf Hotel, $155.70; Model Bakery, Ltd., $132.98; T. Moore, $13.31; H. M. Mclndoe, $104.59; Queen's Cafe, $13.65; J. W. Ritson, $13.75; Union Meat Market, $76.09; E. A. Wales, $156.64; C Welsman, $16.25; "Loan Act, 1936," $12; pay-lists, Good Conduct Fund, $199; pay-lists, medical fees, $450.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $60.40 3,018.85 Incidentals and Contingencies—H. J. Gardner & Sons, Ltd., $32.63; A. Lucknow, $24.75; Meeres' Photographic Studios, $11.75; A. G. Naismith, $37.50; L. A. N. Potterton, $15; Receiver-General of Canada, $15; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $41.70 178.33 Less refunds, municipal policing — $35,734.07 Less sundry refunds 9,549.24 $176,506.10 45,283.31 " C " Division 131,222.79 " D " Division. Salaries ($82,759.04) : Inspector—E. Gammon $2,899.92 Staff-Sergeant—F. W. Gallagher 2,496.00 Senior Clerk—G. D. Mead 2,239.80 Carried forward $7,635.72 $460,983.71 $371,413.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 39 SERVICE, v Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " D " Division—Continued. Brought forward $7,635.72 $460,983.71 $371,413.90 Salaries—Continued. Sergeants—F. W. B. Boyt, $2,174.50; 0. L. Hall, $2,404.50 4,579.00 Corporals—T. D. Brunton, $1,939.80; W. L. Hodgkin, $164.30; A. T. Lashmar, $1,705.24; F. G. Oldham, $238.50; L. A. N. Potterton, $1,775.50 5,823.34 Senior Radio Operators—W. T. Davis, $876; F. G. Kidd, $1,089.90 1,965.90 Radio Operators—S. J. Lennox, $747.90; C D. Matheson, $537.50; A. Robson, $1,756.80; D. O. Shantz, $1,407.50; J. Ward, $1,001.40 5,451.10 Skippers—F. H. Brooksbank, $1,861.80; R. C. Good, $378.97; W. J. Mason, $1,128.90 3,369.67 Engineers—C. D. Gorrie, $1,756.80; T. Moorehouse, $2,056.80 3,813.60 Constables—E. W. Bell, $1,826.80; F. A. Boland, $1,106.70; E. Bradley, $1,701.55; G. Y. Brothers- ton, $1,873.80; J. S. Clark, $1,928; J. W. Downey, $832.65; S. Ferguson, $1,881.55; W. C Gardiner, $1,881.55; D. R. Hodgins, $258; W. B. Irving, $1,826.80; H. D. Johnstone, $309.72; T. J. Kelly, $1,688.05; J. A. Knox, $1,830; W. J. Mason, $734.40; J. H. Meredith-Jones, $1,691.57; R. C. Moore, $2,056.80; G. W. M. Mutter, $272.48; J. R. McAllister, $1,265.49; L. W. McKinnon, $1,643.80; M. H. McLeod, $1,911.80; W. McVie, $416.30; C F. Oland, $2,276.40; C. N. Ramsay, $1,695.20; W. H. Richmond, $1,643.80; R. W. Sinclair, $1,033.20; R. W. Strouts, $1,873.80; J. R. Taylor, $1,643.80; J. F. Thornton, $298.52; J. W. Todd, $1,784; W. Trant, $1,793.40; E. M. C. Turtle, $784.25; F. J. Walker, $1,881.55; W. A. A. West, $1,704.80 47,350.53 Special Constables 2,770.18 $82,759.04 Expenses ($32,176.22) : Office Supplies, etc.—CN. Railways, $23.57; King's Printer, $864.98; postage, $680; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $1,338.54; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $28.73 2,975.82 Travelling Expenses, etc. — G. F. Alston, $44.50; E. W. Bell, $373.55; F. A. Boland, $54.75; F. B. Boyt, $128.15; E. Bradley, $266.85; F. H. Brooks- bank, $671.50; T. D. Brunton, $590.41; J. S. Clark, $113.10; W. T. Davis, $23.03; J. W. Downey, $47; E. Gammon, $390; R. C. Good, $180.90; C D. Gorrie, $117; O. L. Hall, $88.50; W. L. Hodgkin, $268.24; W. B. Irving, $203.36; H. D. Johnstone, $22.38; J. H. Jones, $26.50; T. J. Kelly, $226.43; A. T. Lashmar, $307.87; C. Ledoux, $34.30; W. J. Mason, $100.50; C. D. Matheson, $43.50; J. Meredith-Jones, $325.44; T. Moorehouse, $32; G. W. M. Mutter, $482.56; L. W. McKinnon, $29; L. A. N. Potterton, $46.50; C. N. Ramsay, $34.20; W. H. Richmond, $38; A. Robson, $570.50; D. O. Shantz, $19.50; R. W. Sinclair, $161.30; J. R. Taylor, $94; J. W. Todd, $208.29; W. Trant, $551.96; E. Turtle, $23.97; J. Ward, $241.29; W. West, $78.45; Bar- rington Transportation Co., $24.20; C.N. Railways, Carried forward $85,734.86 $460,983.71 $371,413.90 EE 40 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " D " Division—-Continued. Brought forward $85,734.86 $460,983.71 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc.—Continued. $1,511.80; C.P.R. Co., $635.33; Greyhound Bus Lines, $29.90; Northern Airways, Ltd., $372.50; Union Steamships, Ltd., $1,634.20; White Pass & Yukon Route, $18.24; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $58.10 11,543.55 Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.— Armour Towing Agency, $180; M. Balmer, $93.74; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $56.43; R. F. Bovey, Ltd., $31.75; F. B. Boyt, $40.20; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $64.11; B.C Fuel Co., Ltd., $37.27; A. R. Brown, $208.70; Burns Lake Hardware & Garage, $241.75; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $28.15; CN. Railways, $47.47; Crawford Transfer Co., Ltd., $115.97; Empire Motors, Ltd., $55.90; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $30.49; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $49.53; Hoskins Garage, $402.46; Howe & Mc- Nulty, $118.10; G. Hutchinson, $23; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $650; W. B. Irving, $20.46; John's Garage, $45.10; Jones Tenf& Awning, Ltd., $27.50; T. J. Kelly, $240; E. T. Kenney, Ltd., $207.04; F. H. Lewis, $34.27; A. Linton & Co., Ltd., $657.37; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $46.22; Macaulay, Nicolls, Maitland & Co., Ltd., $2,404.50; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $90.17; N. M. MacLean, $199.35; S. E. Parker, Ltd., $1,631.62; Philpott, Evitt & Co., Ltd., $17; Premier Stage Line, $145.14; Public Works Garage, $14.35; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $913.95; Ruddy Motors, Ltd., $23.90; Schrei- fels Motors, Ltd., $312.68; L. Schulz, Ltd., $16.36; Smart's Garage, $68.40; Smithers Garage & Electric, $128.28; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $74.87; Terrace Transfer & Taxi, $60; J. W. Todd, $240; Triangle Motor Service, $300.14; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $18.97; G. H. Wall, $57.36; Wall's Garage, $27.09; W. West, $50; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $1,357.36; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $65.93 11,970.40 Uniforms and Equipment—Howe & McNulty, $37.10; Hudson's Bay Co., $18.21; E. T. Kenney, Ltd., $26; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $14.72; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $67.35 163.38 Janitors' Supplies, etc.—Berg's Cash and Carry, $20.61; J. Haahti, $13.50; Hudson's Bay Co., $25.45; J. H. Hunter Co., Ltd., $67.48; J. Martin Co., Ltd., $20.05; Pacific Mills, Ltd., $35.73; Philpott, Evitt & Co., Ltd., $145.80; Pioneer-Canadian Laundries, $40.36; L. Schulz, Ltd., $17.80; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $25.52; W. J. Wakefield, $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $43.97 .. 468.27 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—A. Anderson, $252; Bottled Gas, Ltd., $41; Burns Lake Electric, $30; M. Call- breath, $32.50; A. Cary, $75; J. D. Clark, $70; Crawford Transfer Co., Ltd., $112; J. Gowans, $90; W. Hans, $45; Hudson's Bay Co., $43.45; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $171.50; T. J. Kelly, $30; E. T. Kenney, Ltd., $10.90; Kitanmax Water & Power Co., Ltd., $209.50; F. S. Leppard, $71.10; E. Lip- sett, Ltd., $14.58; Marpole Coal Co., Ltd., $82.80; Carried forward... $109,880.46 $460,983.71 $371,413.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 41 service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " D " Division—Continued. Brought forward $109,880.46 $460,983.71 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—Continued. Marshall Bros., $213; J. Martin Co., Ltd., $19.80 MacDonald's Cartage Co., $95; Pacific Mills, Ltd. $162.79; C. Raine, $200; L. Schulz, Ltd., $424.92 Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $10.16; Simpson Trans fer, $37.50; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $17.06 Village of Terrace, $12; Terrace Transfer & Taxi $100; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $44.55; J. D Ward, $40.86; E. Wingen, $37.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $32.04 2,828.51 Provisions, etc.—M. Bell, $128.76; F. Boyt, $397.09; G. E. Clark, $106.26; Evitt Hardware & Electric, $13.67; W. L. Hodgkin, $20.83; M. I. Irving, $185; Kirmis & Lindner, $34.50; Montreal Cafe, $83.30; L. Potterton, $30.82; City of Prince Rupert, $512.93; B. G. Todd, $155.50; pay-lists, medical fees, $148; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $50.84 , 1,867.50 Incidentals and Contingencies—Barrington Transportation Co., $91.53; J. J. Gibson, $10; D.Spencer, Ltd., $23.39; J. W. Todd, $75; White Pass & Yukon Route, $140.36; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $18.51 Less refunds, municipal policing. $16,506.00 Less sundry refunds 4,721.34 358.79 $114,935.26 21,227.34 D " Division 93,707.92 Fort George Subdivision. Salaries ($29,136.47) : Sergeant—G. H. Clark $2,354.50 Corporal—N. O. DeWitt- Radio Operators—M. R. Dafoe, $824.70; S. J. Len nox, $1,127.93 . Constables—J. Blezard, $1,900; E. T. Corey, $832.74 W. L. Cowan, $1,407.50; W. A. Demmon, $928.03 L. H. Jakeman, $1,823.80; T. R. Maxwell, $1,823.80 B. E. Munkley, $1,857.50; D. D. Mclndoe, $808.67 H. L. McKenney, $2,136.10; H. Parker, $1,068.60 G. A. Perry, $1,823.80; C. W. Price, $1,740.25 J. H. Russell, $1,845.45; W. Smith, $2,116.60; J. C Sweeney, $475 Special Constables Expenses ($13,350.15) : Office Supplies, etc.—CN. Railways, $24.45; King's Printer, $373.43; postage, $354.50; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $790.54 Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. Blezard, $489.80; G. H. Clark, $108.73; E. T. Corey, $56.50; W. L. Cowan, $137.68; W. A. Demmon, $223.24; N. O. DeWitt, $371.22; R. P. Harrison, $55; L. H. Jakeman, $78.50; A. J. Jank, $12.35; S. J. Lennox, $146.47; T. R. Maxwell, $21.65; D. S. Morton, $10.90; B. E. 1,111.03 1,952.63 22,587.84 1,130.47 $29,136.47 1,582.92 Carried forward $30,719.39 $554,691.63 $371,413.90 EE 42 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " D " Division—Continued. Fort George Subdivision—Continued. Brought forward $30,719.39 $554,691.63 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc.—Continued. Munkley, $201.50; D. D. Mclndoe, $161.15; H. L. McKenney, $219.35; H. Parker, $71.15; G. Perry, $15; C. W. Price, $230.92; J. H. Russell, $70; S. Smart, $18; W. Smith, $31.35; J. C. Sweeney, $31.90; CN. Railways, $433.93; Canadian Pacific Airlines, Ltd., $1,175.20; C.P.R. Co., $437.22; Cariboo Greyhound Lines, $119.60; Fort St. James Stage Lines, $21.20; Greyhound Bus Lines, $366.35; Inland Transportation Co., $5; Interior Transportation Co., $29; Northern Alberta Railways, $32.50; P.G.E. Railway Co., $257.24; Union Steamships, Ltd., $30.80 : 5,670.40 Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.—B.A. Motordrome, $185.87; G. H. Clark, $72.78; L. R. Dickinson, $68.14; Empire Motors, Ltd., $21.99; W. D. Fraser, $247.09; Hudson's Bay Co., $20.20; E. Illerbrun, $22.20; Imperial Motordrome, $14.75; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $33.53; Johnston Bros., $14.10; Morgan's Garage, $310.87; A. H. McCabe, $23.25; McDermott Motors, Ltd., $11.26; Nechako Motors, $530.59; Prince George Motors, Ltd., $544.89; Public Works Garage, $23.05; C H. Van Somers, $10; Vanderhoof Garage, $399.43; West End Motors, $193.40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $53.57 2,800.96 Uniforms and Equipment—-L. R. Dickinson, $20.60; Electric Radio Service, $16.95; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $12.80 50.35 Janitors' Supplies, etc.—D. F. Beamer, $15; J. Blezard, $13.75; Marshall-Wells Alberta Co., Ltd., $11.43; Snell's Hardware, $86.68; Taylor Bros., $20.35; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $59.36; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $44.80 251.37 Fuel, Light, Water, etc. — Columbia-Vanderhoof Power Co., Ltd., $133.98; Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. of Canada, Ltd., $11.97; D. H. Hoy, $60; Johnson Transfer, $12; McBride Electric Light, $120.62; T. J. Pebernat, $80; D. T. Shovar, $495; United Grain Growers, Ltd., $132; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $9.55 1,055.12 Provisions, etc.—E. W. Anderson, $10.25; W. Bexon, $90.33; Bi-Rite Market, $164.76; R. Blackburn, $62.78; Blair's, $93.70; J. Blezard, $40.39; CN. Railways, $10.06; Crystal Market, $37.67; Cut- Rate Self Serve Grocery, $19.03; Gault Bros., Ltd., $30.10; Hudson's Bay Co., Ltd., $138.54; W. H. Malkin Co., Ltd., $14.97; H. M. Mclndoe, $66.65; Northwest Produce Co., $222.49; Overwaitea, Ltd., $87.31; H. Parker, $27.26; G. Peeters, $84.95; Prince George Drug Co., $30.50; Prince George 'Meat Market, $86.21; G. B. Williams, $108.20; "Loan Act, 1936," $48; pay-lists, medical fees, $327.25; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $42.88 1,844.28 Incidentals and Contingencies — H. H. Douglas, $18.50; I. B. Guest, $16.70; A. G. Naismith, $30; Carried forward $42,391.87 $554,691.63 $371,413.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 43 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " D " Division—Continued. Fort George Subdivision—Continued. Brought forward $42,391.87 $554,691.63 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. Receiver-General of Canada, $20; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $9.55 94.75 $42,486.62 Less refunds, municipal policing $5,470.20 Less sundry refunds 2,596.77 8,066.97 Fort George Subdivision 34,419.65 Peace River Subdivision. Salaries ($37,740.48): Sub-Inspector—H. H. Mansell $2,760.00 Sergeant—S. E. Raybone 2,584.50 Corporals—D. D. Mclndoe, $836.40; J. C. Sweeney, $1,030.60 1,867.00 Radio Operators—W. T. Davis, $569.18; R. P. Harrison, $843.27; F. Meagher, $822.90 2,235.35 Constables—M. L. Begallie, $2,265.20; W. F. Blair, $1,787.45; P. Boulton, $1,456.89; R. J. Brotherston, $1,207.20; L. W. Clay, $520.90; W. Drysdale, $2,014.80; L. E. Faryon, $2,014.80; W. D. Fletcher, $1,056.90; G. B. Hughes, $1,953.80; D. A. Jobling, $315.93; H. S. Lewis, $1,753.80; W. J. Lumsden, $2,262.40; E. W. Mew, $582.35; J. G. Poole, $1,665; E. L. Rosberg, $1,953.80; P. B. Smith, $2,327.30; J. C. Sweeney, $767; J. A. Walters, $482.75; G. E. Youngberg, $704.60 27,092.87 Special Constables 1,200.76 $37,740.48 Expenses ($25,240.49) : Office Supplies, etc.—C. B. Harden Cartage, $4; King's Printer, $510.23; Northern Alberta Railways, $41.74; postage, $344.25; Sun Directories, $40; telegrams and telephones, $740.24 1,680.46 Travelling Expenses, etc.—M. L. Begallie, $216; W. F. Blair, $263.10; P. Boulton, $305.87; W. T. Davis, $20.27; W. Drysdale, $140.20; L. E. Faryon, $58.50; T. A. Fiander, $28.32; W. D. Fletcher, $93.85; E. Fleury, $32.70; R. P. Harrison, $101.57; G. B. Hughes, $141.65; B. R. Jacklin, $124.80; D. A. Jobling, $27.65; H. S. Lewis, $427.02; W. J. Lumsden, $383.27; H. H. Mansell, $518.75; T. F. Meagher, $63.20; E. W. Mew, $329.84; J. F. Mur- rell, $33.85; J. M. Murrell, $27.15; D. D. Mclndoe, $119.80; J. G. Poole, $42; J. W. Purdy, $26.16; S E. Raybone, $455.65; E. L. Rosberg, $116.65; P. B. Smith, $328.37; J. C. Sweeney, $201.78; J. A. Walters, $198.18; G. E. Youngberg, $26.70; R. Zamburek, $19; CN. Railways, $1,149.17; Canadian Pacific Airlines, $359.15; C.P.R. Co., $122.31; Interior Transportation Co., $10; Northern Alberta Railways Co., $3,147.23; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $17.77 9,677.48 Carried forward $49,098.42 $589,111.28 $371,413.90 EE 44 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " D " Division—Continued. Peace River Subdivision—Continued. Brought forward $49,098.42 $589,111.28 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.— E. M. Buker, $24.98; Aspol Motors, $1,744.22; W. F. Blair, $18.96; Bowes & Herron Garage, $496.60; Burrows Motors, Ltd., $260.78; B. R. Ciceri & Co., $100.50; Dawson Creek Motors, $56.18; Dearborn Motors, Ltd., $115.38; Department of Education, $400; Edmonton Motors, Ltd., $425.10; L. E. Faryon, $10.35; T. A. Fiander, $23.11; Kamloops Tire Hospital, $98.57; H. H. Mansell, $12.63; E. W. Mew, $10.02; J. F. McNaught, $60.95; National Motor Co., Ltd., $18.16; Northern Alberta Railways Co., $12.16; Peterson & Johnson's Garage, $614.72; Pouce Coupe Garage, $275.71; Tergeson Bros., $47.25; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $42.83 4,869.16 Uniforms and Equipment — Hudson's Bay Co., $37.50; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $96; Marshall- Wells B.C., Ltd., $12.92; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $19.30 165.72 Janitors' Supplies, etc.—Alaskan Steam Laundry, $16.65; Canadian Bedding Co., Ltd., $54; Dawson Co-op. Union, $23.28; C. Donis, $22.70; G. L. Hal- vorsen, $10; A. W. Mitchell, $22.84; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $42.07 191.54 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—G. Bissett, $11.15; Canadian Utilities, Ltd., $90.17; C. Chappie, $25; Dawson Creek Water Supply, $67.30; Dominion Electric Power, Ltd., $212.63; K. Gething, $42.80; G. L. Halvorsen, $60; J. Hammond, $243.75; J. V. King, $34.85; W. Lang, $315; C. M. Roberts, $10.70; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $11.18 1,124.53 Provisions, etc.—W. F. Blair, $13.50; B.C. Cafe, $14.85; Jim's Fruit Store, $1,178.40; W. J. Lumsden, $24.30; Royal Cafe, $496; J. C. Sweeney, $84.60; pay-lists, medical fees, $56.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $7.05 - 1,875.20 Incidentals and Contingencies—B.C. Game Commis- ' sion, $5,597.61; C. E. Lounsbury, $30; Northern Alberta Railways Co., $23.99; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $4.80 . ._ 5,656.40 $62,980.97 Less sundry refunds 1,474.34 Peace River Subdivision 61,506.63 " E " Division. Salaries ($188,832.18) : Assistant Commissioner—J. Shirras $3,600.00 Sub-Inspectors—R. Harvey, $2,400; F. Swanson, $2,280 4,680.00 Staff-Sergeant—C. J. Duncan 2,196.00 Mechanical Superintendent—H. D. Macdonald 2,179.50 Mechanic—R. A. Lees 1,939.80 Clerk—W. C. Ferguson 1,573.80 Stenographers—L. Reid, $790; M. C. Thibaudeau, $435.48; A. Welch, $1,020 2,245.48 Carried forward $18,414.58 $650,617.91 $371,413.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 45 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " E " Division—Continued. Brought forward $18,414.58 $650,617.91 $371,413.90 Salaries—Continued. Sergeants—C. Anderson, $2,104.50; C. W. A. Barwis, $2,104.50; A. Dunbar, $97.75; T. Herdman, $2,104.50; C. Ledoux, $1,995; W. J. Thomson, $2,104.50; F. B. Woods-Johnson, $2,104.50 12,615.25 Corporals—F. L. Jeeves, $1,616.50; J. Kirkup, $1,457.50; G. Mac Andrew, $1,939.80; M. T. Phipps, $1,939.80; D. W. Taylor, $318; J. C. Watt, $1,939.80 9,211.40 Skipper—R. E. Allan 1,939.80 Senior Radio Operator—F. Putland 1,939.80 Radio Operators—J. D. Dobell, $1,793.40; R. P. Harrison, $555.10; L. R. C Lane, $1,573.80; J. Ward, $262.30 - 4,184.60 Constables—A. A. Abrahamson, $1,573.80; C F. Abrahamson, $528.90; N. E. Asel, $1,793.40; W. P. Aylward, $1,771.10; J. Bell, $1,771.40; J. F. Betts, $1,634.80; R. Biswanger, $786.90; H. C. G. Bonner, $1,581.55; P. Boulton, $445.90; F. E. Bradner, $1,793.40; T. G. Brown, $1,581.55; T. Brue, $1,573.80; J. Cameron, $1,868.40; I. Causton, $1,793.40; E. E. Cave, $1,793.40; C A. B. Cawdell, $133.30; D. E. Chamberlin, $1,793.40; R. J. Cofield, $524.60; M. J. Condon, $473.20; W. L. Cottingham, $1,311.50; R. Cummings, $1,793.40; J. N. Cummings, $1,581.55; W. G. Curie, $1,573.80; V. L. E. Dale- Johnson, $1,652.90; J. H. Davey, $1,793.40; H. G. Davies, $1,573.80; A. J. Dillabough, $1,793.40; G. R. Dilworth, $1,793.40; J. T. E. Dowling, $303.80; H. Duddy, $133.30; J. N. Dykes, $786.90; J. J. Ehly, $258; R. M. Ellis, $1,793.40; C E. Estlin, $1,573.80; D. B. Felker, $1,573.80; J. A. Fielders, $258; R. B. Fleming, $1,611.80; J. M. Fletcher, $1,573.80; A. E. P. Fox, $1,793.40; T. C Fraser, $445.90; H. J. Frazer, $1,772; N. D. Gibbon, $1,444.80; S. A. L. Hamblin, $258; G. Hopcott, $950.60; A. G. Home, $1,785.10; R. J. Innes, $395.60; W. James, $1,573.80; F. L. Jeeves, $305; J. A. Johnston, $1,793.40; W. A. Johnston, $1,756.80; P. Kels- berg„$l,868.40; J. W. Kirkham, $1,830; H. E. Klick, $1,573.80; R. K. Leighton, $1,793.40; E. M. Malins, $1,611.80; T. B. Marsh, $1,793.40; E. W. Mew, $1,048.60; C. W. Mumford, $1,688.05; W. Murdoch, $1,764.20; M. B. MacBrayne, $1,830; D. A. McDonald, $1,784.30; J. D. McGary, $1,634.80; J. McGeachan, $1,793.40; D. R. McWhirter, $1,830; G. S. Nelson, $1,581.55; N. C. B. Nelson, $1,782.10; H. L. Norman, $1,830; S. T. Nott, $1,573.80; W. C. Orchard, $1,830; D. Payne, $1,793.40; G. S. Pearson, $1,641.50; C. E. Piers, $1,573.80; T. D. Robertson, $1,311.50; F. G. Saunders, $1,793.40; T. Scales, $1,793.40; C. G. Sharpe, $1,903.20; L. G. Smith, $1,573.80; A. E. Spall, $1,756.80; M. Stevens, $1,444.80; R. I. Stringer, $1,182.50; A. J. Sutherland, $1,793.40; D. S. E. Thomson, $1,830; R. Tin- nion, $147.30; P. H. Turnbull, $786.90; E. M. C. Turtle, $133.30; H. Twist, $1,793.40; R. Vise, $1,793.40; R. Walker, $1,793.40; J. R. White, $417.60; J. A. Williams, $2,039.90; J. O. Williamson, $1,777.20 12Mllin Special Constables 11,786.90 Carried forward $188,832.18 $650,617.91 $371,413.90 EE 46 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " E " Division—Continued. Brought forward $188,832.18 $650,617.91 $371,413.90 Expenses ($57,778.43) : Office Supplies, etc.—C.P.R. Co., $16.16; King's Printer, $1,953.26; postage, $1,884.60; Sun Directories, Ltd., $178; telegrams and telephones, $5,792.18; Willson Stationery Co., Ltd., $16.75; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $33.22 9,874.17 Travelling Expenses, etc.—R. E. Allan, $519.33; C. W. A. Barwis, $68.90; J. Bell, $37.25; J. F. Betts, $17.25; T. G. Brown, $138.52; W. L. Cot- tingham, $342.85; J. H. Davey, $45; J. Dowling, $241.59; G. J. Duncan, $54.85; R. M. Ellis, $17.25; C. E. Estlin, $15.75; W. C. Ferguson, $16.75; A. E. Fox, $224.39; H. J. Frazer, $81.80; N. D. Gibbon, $100.35; S. A. L. Hamblin, $56.60; R. Harvey, $18.60; A. G. Home, $54.17; F. L. Jeeves, $149.35; W. A. Johnston, $61.09; P. Kelsberg, $107.10; J. Kirkup, $173.06; L. R. Lane, $13.75; C. Ledoux, $192.03; H. D. Macdonald, $119.05; J. A. Macdonald, $103.75; E. W. Mew, $13.70; W. Murdoch, $140; J. D. McGary, $16; D. R. McWhirter, $12.75; H. L. Norman, $15.10; W. C Orchard, $195.35; T. D. Robertson, $90.67; F. G. Saunders, $50.75; J. Shirras, $600.70; F. Swanson, $34.70; D. S. E. Thomson, $17.35; W. J. Thomson, $116.85; R. Tin- nion, $82.40; E. Turtle, $15; R. Vise, $26.05; J. Ward, $27.40; J. C. Watt, $19.50; J. R. White, $28.44; F. B. Woods-Johnson, $108.75; Canadian Pacific Airlines, Ltd., $141.50; C.P.R. Co., $1,408.65; Empress Hotel, $14.75; Greyhound Lines, $16.10; Pacific Stages, Ltd., $14.09; Union Steamships, Ltd., $74.15; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $120.20 , 6,371.28 Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.— Abbotsford Motors, Ltd., $369.37; Armstrong Bros., $51.75; Army Salvage and Disposal Board, $350; Ashdown's Service Station, $125.55; Automotive Equipment Co., $19.50; Baker-View Service Station, $130.84; K. Balla, $146.01; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $206.12; A. Best Service Station, $209.04; Boultbee, Ltd., $756.34; R. F. Bovey, Ltd., $81; Bowell-McDonald Motor Co., Ltd., $51.84; Brett's, Ltd., $452.29; Bronson's Garage, $26.12; Burnaby Garage, $1,992.10; Buster's Super Service, Ltd., $19.74; Butler Tire Co., $74.83; W. Cain Service, $116.42; C.P.R. Co., $389.15; D. Chamberlin, $12; Cheeseman's Safety Service, $815.64; Cherry Motors, Ltd., $773.53; Chilliwack Garage, $295.21; City Motors, Ltd., $19.78; G. S. Clarke, $81.48; Commercial Tire Co., Ltd., $36; Coquitlam Garage, $230.63; E. P. Cummins, $249.39; Dahlstrom Motors, $51.48; F. Deeley, Ltd., $1,282.38; Devonshire Hotel, $768.66; Dueck-Nicoll Motors, Ltd., $5,025.59; Empire Motors, Ltd., $3,248.25; Empress Service Station, $49.50; False Bay Traders, $13.52; Fogg Motors, Ltd., $199.33; Fort Hope Garage, $87; F. Fraser, $20; Glenburn Service Garage, $805.84; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $34.50; Granville Auto Body Works, $85; Haney Garage, Ltd., $2,071.58; Harding's Motor & Machinery Service, $39.60; Harrington Motors, $41.26; Hof- Carried forward $205,077.63 $650,617.91 $371,413.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 47 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " E " Division—Continued. Brought forward $205,077.63 $650,617.91 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.— Continued. fars, Ltd., $184.73; Home Service Station, $67.86; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $282.91; J. Inch, $40.71; J. L. Jewell, $44.25; Johnston's Garage, $23.40; A. Knox, $38.27; Lee's Highway Store, $26.88; Legion Motors Service, $52.17; A. Linton & Co., Ltd., $259.23; Lynn Valley Garage, $234.56; Mac's Texaco Service Station, $27.25; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $246.79; Mission Tire Repair, $55.42; Mohawk Service, $105; Mosure's Garage, $176.82; Mutch Tire Co., Ltd., $132.64; McClelland Service, $522.40; McDermott Motors, Ltd., $2,360.83; McMillan Motors, Ltd., $389.75; National Motor Co., Ltd., $41.42; Neilson's Garage, $871.36; City of North Vancouver, $136.32; G. Oliver Garage, $38.35; F. Parker, $614.29; Penzer's Garage, $620.80; Pioneer Garage, $61.56; Powell Stores, Ltd., $16.30; Purchasing Commission, $1,060.71; R. & T. Garage, $106.51; D. F. Robinson, $32; Routledge Motors, Ltd., $36.37; F. B. Scott, $98.14; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $33.88; Shell Service Station, $260.69; J. Shirras, $14.17; Slim's Tire Service, $66.36; Spilsbury & Hepburn, Ltd., $12.45; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $45; Third Street Garage, $757.79; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $782.21; Trimble Service Garage, $56.06; Truck Parts & Equipment, Ltd., $225.22; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $10.91; Union Steamships, Ltd., $12.55; U.B.C Service Garage, $11.97; Valvoline Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $11.50; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $327.44; Victory Motors, $38.45; L. Virtue, $68.94; Wally's Garage, $336.52; Weir's Garage, $187.85; Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $75.46; W. C. Wilson, $54.45; Wilson Creek Garage, $304.30; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $2,675.50; Wood's Garage, $70.95; P. Zelmer, $31.32; garage rentals and ration books, $854; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $103.64 38,340.74 Uniforms and Equipment—Brett's, Ltd., $38.70; Canadian National Carbon Co., Ltd., $31.53; Crawley & Barker, $26; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $16.87; Gordon Radio, $12; McCallum Hardware, $18.18; Vote 167—Roads, $10.27; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $62.38 215.93 Janitors' Supplies, etc.—T. Hall, $12; Powell River Steam Laundry, $16.78; Powell Stores, Ltd., $41.27; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $29.95 100.00 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—Village of Abbotsford, $24; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $100.72; C.P.R. Co., $12; Columbia Power Co., Ltd., $27; J. H. Davey, $12; F. Fatkin, $153; Harrington Motors, $34; Village of Hope, $16.88; Hope Utilities, Ltd., $91.70; G. Martinow, $60; C. Mathers, $95; Mission City Waterworks, $33; G. Morrow, $21.25; P.G.E. Railway Co., $117.48; J. Plummer, $45; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., Ltd., $65; F. B. Scott, $96; A. Thomas, $198.50; W. Thomson, $166.80; N. W. Trout & Co., $26.80; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $18.50 1,414.63 Carried forward $245,148.93 $650,617.91 $371,413.90 EE 48 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. " E " Division—Continued. Brought forward $245,148.93 $650,617.91 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Provisions, etc.—M. Betts, $159.99; Granville Lunch, $258; D. Jeeves, $130.42; R. K. Leighton, $115.83; E. G. MacAndrew, $53.76; M. M. McWhirter, $15.01; H. L. Norman, $36.25; Safeway Stores, Ltd., $11.10; City of Vancouver, $146.10; pay-lists, medical fees, $222.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $23.83 1,172.79 Incidentals and Contingencies—B. Bailey, $18; C. E. Boothby, $10; D. Chamberlin, $77; Devonshire Hotel & Garage, $12.50; Eastman's, Ltd., $13.29; G. W. Henderson, $30; Hudson's Bay Co., $21.37; O. O. Lyons, $10; W. E. Pedlow, $23; Receiver- General of Canada, $25; Wilson Piano & Gift Studio, $18.60; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $30.13 .: 288.89 Less refunds, municipal policing __ $81,885.67 Less sundry refunds 15,248.69 '$246,610.61 97,134.36 " E " Division 149,476.25 Criminal Investigation Branch. Salaries ($29,878.20) : Inspector—R. Peachey $2,700.00 Sergeants — C. Ledoux, $184.50; J. A. Young, $2,179.50 2,364.00 Senior Finger-print Officers — A. G. Carmichael, $2,014.80; J. W. Edwards, $1,939.80 3,954.60 Finger-print Operator—R. Tinnion 605.80 Detectives—J. A. Macdonald, $2,014.80; D. J. Shand, $2,014.80 4,029.60 Senior Clerks—F. E. Grimshaw, $2,014.80; C. O. Ockenden, $2,014.80 4,029.60 Constables—G. S. Pearson, $158.15; R. Tinnion, $963.95 . 1,122.10 Stenographers—E. Brinn, $900; V. C Burnett, $685; P. S. Byrom, $890; E. Kinghorn, $675; D. Neate, $1,200; J. Robson, $865; M. D. Rogerson, $715; M. R. Smith, $855; T. M. Vye, $890; N. J. Wilson, $480 8,155.00 Vote 121—Re H. Marsden 1,200.00 Temporary assistance 1,717.50 $29,878.20 Expenses ($8,403.57) : Office Supplies, etc.—C.P.R. Co., $27.50; Department of Mines, $300; Eastman's, Ltd., $131.69; King's Printer, $1,344.99; G. A. McCurdy, $10; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $16.20; postage, $81; Receiver- General of Canada, $19; Spencer Lens Co., $16.65; Sun Directories, Ltd., $80; telegrams and telephones, $94.29; Victoria Photo Supply, Ltd., $96.01; Williamson's, $14.50; J. A. Young, $12.39; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $51.27 2,295.49 Travelling Expenses, etc.—A. G. Carmichael, $15.75; G. C. B. Cave, $136.53; C. Ledoux, $93; R. Peachey, Carried forward $32,173.69 $800,094.16 $371,413.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 49 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. Criminal Investigation Branch—Continued. Brought forward $32,173.69 $800,094.16 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc.—Continued. $156.04; G. S. Pearson, $204.92; D. J. Shand, $43.75; R. Tinnion, $36; J. A. Young, $52.70; CN. Railways, $115.94; C.P.R. Co., $308.27; Northern Alberta Railways Co., $96.85 1,259.75 Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Davis-Drake Motors, Ltd., $233.98; Empress Garage, $152.88; D. J. Shand, $36; Tergeson Bros., $85.77; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $2.92 511.55 Special Criminal Investigations—Pay-lists • 4,330.70 Incidentals and Contingencies—Sundry accounts not exceeding $10 . . ... . 6.08 $38,281.77 Less sundry refunds - ... • 113.83 Criminal Investigation Branch 38,167.94 Motor-vehicle Branch. Salaries ($94,102.05) : Inspector—G. A. Hood _____ . _ _ - $3,000.00 Sub-Inspectors—J. P. M. Hannah, $2,400; J. S. Lord, $2,280 . 4,680.00 Chief Clerk—J. E. Paulding 2,271.00 Assistant Chief Clerk—G. Lindsay 2,104.50 Senior Clerks—P. H. Brown, $1,939.80; W. G. Ellis, $1,939.80; F. N. Lord, $1,939.80 5,819.40 Clerks—W. Archibald, $1,468.80; J. Barclay, $1,801.60; • C. E. Copeland, $885; R. A. Cox, $1,740.30; J. L. N. Ellis, $1,793.40; P. R. Fraser, $1,793.40; R. A. Hadfield, $1,868.40; B. R. Jacklin, $2,173.40; F. R. Jewkes, $1,679.30; A. B. Macpherson, $1,793.40; L. W. Merkley, $878.40; H. G. Moore, $1,868.40; J. J. Niven, $1,620.90; C. S. Pennock, $1,765.60; C. F. Ronald, $445.90; A. H. Sharpe, $1,871.60; E. Wilkinson, $1,838.40 27,286.20 Mechanical Superintendent—W. A. Jaffray 1,939.80 Graph Operators—M. L. Hood, $900; F. S. Porter, $900; S. A. Sangster, $900; R. M. Steele, $1,200 ... 3,900.00 Clerk-Stenographers—R. Balcom, $900; G. Beattie, $1,320; E. Bourne, $1,020; F. M. Byatt, $442.74; M. A. Callan, $56; I. R. Casilio, $960; M. Coates, $900; C. G. Crawford, $320; M. Dykes, $900; S. J. Embleton, $210; M. Godwin, $835; P. D. Green, $890; D. A. Hemmingsen, $900; L. M. Hussey, $890; V. Jacklin, $1,200; D. Jeeves, $900; N. E. Johnson, $1,200; E. A. Kay, $1,020; V. Lea, $620; L. C. Leary, $830; M. Metro, $1,080; J. D. Mc- Graw, $900; I. Mclndoe, $620; R. L. McMillan, $856.78; M. E. Noble, $600; A. R. Pattinson, $900; R. L. Philpott, $37.33; J. M. Robinson, $900; V. C. - Ross, $900; A. R. Sargent, $280; B. M. J. Speck, $890; C. A. Stevenson, $330; J. M. Thorburn, $1,080; E. J. Thorne, $900; W. E. Tweedhope, $280- A M. Wilkinson, $890 27,757.85 Messengers—D. Crowe, $44; D. S. Prezeau, $180 Carried forward 4 224.00 $78,982.75 $838,262.10 $371,413.90 EE 50 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. Motor-vehicle Branch—Continued. Brought forward $78,982.75 $838,262.10 $371,413.90 Salaries—Continued. Temporary assistance . 21,140.32 $100,123.07 Less chargeable to Dominion Oil Controller, Trust Account 6,021.02 $94,102.05 Expenses ($25,008.24) : Office Supplies, etc.—Addressograph-Multigraph Sales Co., $1,040.34; Belyea & Co., Ltd., $22.40; Bureau of Economics and Statistics, $610.75; CN. Railways, $106.38; C.P.R. Co., $426.69; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $43; International Business Machines Co., Ltd., $37.50; King's Printer, $7,872.26; Pacific Stage Lines, $11.25; postage, $801.23; Sun Directories, Ltd., $120; D. L. Tegart, $12; telegrams and telephones, $487.77; Victoria Photo Supply, Ltd., $11.12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $13.85 11,616.54 Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. N. Ellis, $11.50; R. A. Hadfield, $26.50; J. P. M. Hannah, $36.95; G. A. Hood, $318.42; B. R. Jacklin, $17.93; J. S. Lord, $13.05; CN. Railways, $13.35; C.P.R. Co., $153; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $38.82 629.52 Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $341.32; G. A. Hood, $64.82; Tergeson Bros., $46.38 452.52 Incidentals and Contingencies—Loomis Armoured Car Service, $378; Public Works Department, $50.93; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $7.68 476.61 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $27.63; Burns Lumber & Coal Co., $34; City of Nelson, $128.29; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $23.30; City of New Westminster, $177.39; Westminster Hog Fuels, Ltd., $166.50 557.11 Plates, Badges, etc.—CN. Railways, $25.39; C.P.R. Co., $109.34; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $1,009.95; Oakalla Prison Farm, $9,984.92; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $23.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $34.72 : 11,187.82 Janitors' Supplies, etc.—Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $85.20; Dustbane Co. of B.C, Ltd., $2.92 88.12 Drivers' Examinations (Equipment, Salaries, and Expenses) : Salaries ($24,763.50) : Chief Clerk—A. O. Cooke, $2,196 Senior Clerk—A. M. Bestwick, $1,939.80 Clerks—W. Archibald, $288; W. H. Colpman, $1,763.40; E. Copeland, $878.40; F. Denyer, $1,764.80; H. H. Fehner, $1,764.80; W. K. Gordon, $1,762.90; J. A. Gunn, $1,764.80; S. Hamilton, $1,765.60; G. H. James, $1,764.80; L. W. Merkley, $885; W. Moore, $1,765.60; J. J. Niven, $144; G. T. Pughe, $1,765.60 Clerk-Stenographers—M. D. King, $750; V. Stone, $900; E. M. Watson, $900 $24,763.50 Carried forward $119,110.29 $838,262.10 $371,413.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 51 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 36. Provincial Police—Continued. Motor-vehicle Branch—Continued. Brought forward $119,110.29 $838,262.10 $371,413.90 Expenses—Continued. Drivers' Examinations—Continued. Expenses ($6,262.31) : Office Supplies, etc.—C.P.R. Co., $12.25; King's Printer, $1,131.05; postage, $144.50; Public Works Department, $12.19; telegrams and telephones, $47.03; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $10.90 $1,357.92 Travelling Expenses, etc. — W. Archibald, $195.90; A. M. Bestwick, $90.30; W. H.-Colp- man, $27.05; C. E. Copeland, $22.75; F. Denyer, $34.50; H. H. Fehner, $356.40; W. K. Gordon, $56.05; J. A. Gunn, $363.50; W. Moore, $393.35; C. T. Pughe, $250.90; CN. Railways, $74.82; C.P.R. Co., $97.48; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $19.10 $1,982.10 ===== | Upkeep of Autos, etc.—W. Archibald, $43.46; Aspol Motors, Ltd., $38.35; Baxter Motors, $159.29; Dill's Service Station, $38.50; H. H. Fehner, $45.28; General Auto Sales, Ltd., $429.42; Grand Forks Garage Co., Ltd., $59.49; J. A. Gunn, $118.73; A. H. Johnston, $12.50; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $17.10; W. Moore, $97.03; National Motor Co., Ltd., $36.43; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $486.60; Penticton Tire Hospital & Garage, $18; Standard Tire Service, $40.60; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $347.65; Vernon Garage, $420.36; Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $22.81; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $11.21; garage rentals, $219.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $35.13 $2,697.44 Rentals—Corporation of Penticton, $20; Storm's Three Star Service, $10; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $11 $41.00 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $23.30; Shell Oil Co. of B.C.-, Ltd., $6.61 $29.91 Equipment — CN. Railways, $24; C.P.R. Co., $30.03; Standard Electric Time Co., $24.51; Terrace Transfer & Taxi, $30.03; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $44.39 $152.96 Janitors' Supplies, etc.—Walls & Bradshaw, $0.98 $31,025.81 Less drivers' examination fees.—... 16,250.00 14,775.81 $133,886.10 Less sundry refunds 2,664.04 Motor-vehicle Branch 131,222.06 Total, Vote 36 969,484.16 Carried forward $1,340,898.06 EE 52 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Brought forward Vote 37. County Gaols. (a.) Nelson. Salaries ($7,821.58): Senior Guard—A. Tulloch Guards—J. B. Coles, $675; C F. King, $1,620; G. C Pangman, $969; W. V. Shepherd, $1,620; D. A. Stevens, $91; J. Ward, $540 Temporary assistance -King's Printer, $79.65; postage, 3.80; sundry accounts not exceed- Expenses ($5,056.89) : Office Supplies, etc- $20; telephone, $8 ing $10, $13.85 Travelling Expenses, etc.—Queen City Motors, Ltd., $14.18; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $20.07; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.30 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment—B.C. Provincial Police, $300.92; Hudson's Bay Co., $181.42; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $10.17 Farm Operations and Grounds—C. A. Anderson, $74.25; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $17.62 Janitors' Supplies, etc.—W. H. Malkin Co., Ltd., $51.78; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $120.04 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—Macdonald Cartage & Fuel Co., $679.10; City of Nelson, $968.62; R. A. Pater- son, $382.50; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $9.15 Provisions—Burns & Co., Ltd., $276.17; Hood's Bakery, $291.69; W. H. Malkin 'Co., Ltd., $277.56; National Fruit Co., $73.48; Palm Dairies, Ltd., $4.04 Medical Attention and Hospital Supplies—F. M. Auld, $450; City Drug Co., $32.90; N. R. Jenne- john, $11 General Equipment—Beatty Repair Service, $27.50; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $177.72; West Transfer Co., $5.25; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $55.36 . Good Conduct Fund—Pay-lists Incidentals and Contingencies—Sundry accounts not exceeding $10 ". Less sundry refunds Nelson Gaol (6.) Oakalla Prison Fan Salaries ($111,641.29) : Wardens—J. H. Millman, $1,045.16 Deputy Wardens—J. H. Millman Leod, $1,658.01 554.84; W. Owen, $679.35; J. Mc- Assistant Deputy Warden and Bursar—E. C. North Chief Gaoler—W. Walker Assistant Chief Gaolers—T. A. Camm, $2,000; A. T. Stephenson, $1,882.50 Engineer-Guard—S. McKean Assistant Engineer-Guards—D. McCallum, $1,517.50; A. Walker, $1,517.50; J. M. Ward, $1,517.50 - Senior Clerk—G. F. Killam Storekeeper—J. J. Heath Carried forward $1,680.00 5,515.00 626.58 57,821.58 202.30 42.55 492.51 91.87 171.82 2,039.37 922.94 493.90 265.83 323.60 10.20 $12,878.47 728.00 $3,600.00 2,337.36 2,340.00 2,065.00 3,882.50 2,065.00 4,552.50 1,809.50 1,700.00 $1,340,898.06 $12,150.47 $24,351.86 $12,150.47 $1,340,898.06 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 53 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 37. County Gaols—Continued. (6.) Oakalla Prison Farm—Continued. Brought forward $24,351.86 $12,150.47 $1,340,898.06 Salaries—Continued. Clerk-Stenographer—W. R. Shaw 1,700.00 Record Clerk—J. W. Lane 1,700.00 Accounts Clerk—R. K. Lowe 1,700.00 Steward—J. Dalton 1,809.50 Guards—C. A. Affleck, $1,105.42; T. Ainsley, $1,700; P. E. Berkey, $1,517.50; C. A. Bolt, $1,809.50; D. Campbell, $1,809.50; J. A. Campbell, $1,700; J. W. Cates, $505.80; J. Cooke, $1,517.50; E. Coppin, $1,809.50; P. Corrigan, $1,700; G. W. Deacon, $1,762.44; P. Devine, $1,700; D. S. Dickson, $477.25; E. Dinsdale, $1,700; T. Dixon, $505.83; W. S. Erlandsen, $1,517.50; S. H. Fox, $1,809.50; W. V. Franklin, $1,517.50; E. C. Godwin, $1,700; W. Greenwood, $1,809.50; F. E. Harmer, $1,505.26; W. Hatt-Cook, $1,700; G. Jeffery, $1,700; R. A. Jones, $1,700; A. Kelly, $1,700; W. F. Kerby, $1,623.95; J. F. Lamb, $1,517.50; L. H. Lawson, $1,700; B. J. Lee, $1,517.50; C. W. Lloyd, $1,517.50; D. Mackinlay, $1,700; G. Massey, $566.64; J. J. McConnell, $1,700; J. M. McHale, $944.16; F. J. Mclvor, $1,700; A. McLeod, $1,809.50; J. McLeod, $568.75; T. P. Owens, $1,809.50; P. J. Richey, $505.83; T. Rimmer, $1,809.50; J. W. Ringham, $379.35; E. B. Robinson, $1,517.50; T. Rutledge, $1,809.50; G. H. Smith, $1,517.50; C. Sutherland, $1,700; W. E. Taylor, $1,517.50; L. C. Valentine, $1,517.50; W. Wheat, $1,809.50; H. H. Williams, $1,517.50; R. J. Woollen, $1,700; T. M. Yeadon, $1,809.50 75,765.18 Sundry employees 4,614.75 $111,641.29 Expenses ($111,379.75) : Office Supplies, etc.—C.P.R. Co., $14.61; King's Printer, $505.12; postage, $500; telegrams and telephones, $373.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $5.70 1,398.93 Travelling Expenses, etc.—Sundry employees, $108.01; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $86. Upkeep of Autos, etc.— Boultbee, Ltd., $99.30; Commercial Tire Co., Ltd., $10.25; Empire Motors, Ltd., $457.54; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $399.28; Marine Electric, Ltd., $17.94; Valvoline Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $60.57; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $29.50; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $54.11; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $26.40 1,348.90 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment—B.C. Provincial Police, $5,170.24; C.P.R. Co., $22.58; Gault Bros., Ltd., $4,204.26; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $25.78; Singer Sewing Machine Co., $22.72; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $1,152.63; J. Watson, Ltd., $16.91; clothing allowances, $300; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $42.37 10,957.49 Janitors' Supplies, etc.—B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $33.21; Bumyeats B.C., Ltd., $846.70; Empire Brush Works, Ltd., $27.80; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $248.96; Provincial Mental Hospital, Esson- dale, $100.63; Saul-Wright Brush Co., Ltd., $395.01; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $697.37 2,349.68 Carried forward $127,696.29 $12,150.47 $1,340,898.06 EE 54 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 37. County Gaols—Continued. (6.) Oakalla Prison Farm—Continued. Brought forward $127,696.29 $12,150.47 $1,340,898.06 Expenses—Continued. Farm Operations—J. R. Arthur, $50; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $536.20; B.C Coast Vegetable Marketing Agency, $282; Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd., $196.10; Buckerfield's, Ltd., $4,756.01; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $151.70; Canadian National Live Stock Records, $14.22; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $15.50; DeLaval Co., Ltd., $49.92; T. R. R. Hog- gan, $15.50; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $222.15; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $10.06; McCormick-Deering Implements, Ltd., $12.60; C. McDade, $600; Potato House, $584; Rendall Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $281.37; Rump & Sendall, $100; Sarginson & Dumond, Ltd., $50.58; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $16.85; Third & Dundas, $237; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $44.14 .... 8,225.90 Upkeep of Grounds — Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $99.03; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $15; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $21.66; Marshall-Wells (Westminster), Ltd., $8.08 143.77 General Equipment—Al Aluminum Foundry, Ltd., $650.07; B.C. Barber Supply & Sundries, Ltd., $64.45; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $12.50; Buckerfield's, Ltd., $212.48; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $131.21; Y. Franks, $14.60; General Steel Wares, Ltd., $41.22; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $11.92; Pacific Distributing Co., Ltd., $11.59; " Pratts" Beauty Supply Co., Ltd., $59.45; Ryan Bros., Ltd., $44.80; Vancouver Re-tinning Co., $37.92; Walker Radio Service, $25; K. H. White & Co., $122.92; "Loan Act, 1936," $34.79; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $34.64 1,509.56 ; Laundry: Salaries—W. Rutherford, $1,809.50 Expenses—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $153.81; Corporation of District of Burnaby, $336; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $1,000; Harrisons & Crosfield (Canada), Ltd., $257.58; Provincial Mental Hospital, Essondale, $315; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $12.78; C. C. Snowden, $126; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $58.43; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $3.45 4,072.55 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—Augustine Coal Co., Ltd., $1,462.61; Belyea & Co., Ltd., $375.70; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $8,955.61; Corporation of District of Burnaby, $2,413.79; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $15,921.01 29,128.72 Provisions—Edmunds & Walker, Ltd., $1,344.47; Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association, $730.11; Hudson's Bay Co., $648.80; Imperial Tobacco Sales Co. of Canada, Ltd., $139.52; W. A. Jameson Coffee Co., Victoria, Ltd., $416.33; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $7,971.05; Maple Leaf Milling Co., Ltd., $3,694.39; Ogilvie Flour Mills Co., Ltd., $133.28; Pacific Meat Co., Ltd., $14,218.58; W. Scott & Co., $25.35; Standard Brands, Ltd., $567.42; J. L. Trumbull, Ltd., $449.81 :..... 30,339.11 Carried forward $201,115.90 $12,150.47 $1,340,898.06 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 55 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Vote 37. County Gaols—Continued. (6.) Oakalla Prison Farm—Continued. Brought forward $201,115.90 $12,150.47 $1,340,898.06 Expenses—Continued. Medical Attendance and Hospital Supplies: Salaries: Surgeons—W. J. Mackenzie, $612.87; W. H. Sutherland, $3,000 Orderlies—W. H. Killer, $1,517.50; W. H. McDonnell, $1,517.50; M. G. Stade, $1,517.50 Expenses—B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $834.25; Stevens Companies, $25.26; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $13 9,037.88 Good Conduct Fund—Pay-lists 7,322.90 Sheet Metal Plant: Salaries: Guards—M. H. Adams, $1,809.50; J. Clash, $1,809.50 Expenses—B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $737.06; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $212.40; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $10.58; Columbia Printing Ink & Roller Co., Ltd., $20.25; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $61.68; General Paint Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $196.30; E. G. Gill, $17.50; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $37.49; King's Printer, $267.37; Peerless Wiping Rag Co., Ltd., $10.10; petty cash, $52.87; Smith Marking Devices, Ltd., $16.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $37.41 5,296.51 Incidentals and Contingencies—H. T. Morris, $10; Paterson's Funeral Home, $40; Peacock Bros., Ltd., $20.80; Royal Insurance Co., Ltd., $174; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $3.05 247.85 $223,021.04 Less sundry refunds 46,468.01 Oakalla Prison Farm 176,553.03 (c.) Women's Gaol. Salaries ($12,655.21): Matron—I. L. Garrick . $1,760.00 Assistant Matrons—F. Cox, $1,333.90; A. M. Heads, $42; E. V. Hill, $1,577.50; M. I. Lalonde, $42; B. E. Leonard, $742; B. E. Maybee, $1,426.02; F. Mowat, $1,253.57; I. Murray, $667.17; J. M. Paget, $703.50; E. Plowright (nee Bell), $1,530.05; D. M. Stewart, $1,577.50 10,895.21 $12,655.21 Expenses ($8,659.38) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $40.62; postage, $35; telegrams and telephones, $112.05; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $1.95 189.62 Travelling Expenses, etc.—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd 10.00 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment — Bowman's Apron & Uniform Co., Ltd., $47.40; Evans- Sheppard, Ltd., $54; Gault Bros., Ltd., $90.72; Oakalla Prison Farm, $41; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $12.62 245.74 Janitors' Supplies—Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $50.76; Oakalla Prison Farm, $217.67 268.43 Carried forward $13,369.00 $188,703.50 $1,340,898.06 EE 56 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 37. County Gaols—Continued. (c.) Women's Gaol—Continued. Brought forward $13,369.00 $188,703.50 $1,340,898.06 Expenses—Continued. General Equipment — Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $24.63; General Steel Wares, Ltd., $14.36; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $44.20; Oakalla Prison Farm, $44.95; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $20.01 148.15 Laundry—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $4.80; Easy-Way Washer Repair Co., $60.75; Harrisons & Crosfield (Canada), Ltd., $10; Marshall-Wells B.C, Ltd., $12.32; Oakalla Prison Farm, $330.34 418.21 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—City of New Westminster, $4.20; Oakalla Prison Farm, $2,514.40 2,518.60 Provisions, etc.—Oakalla Prison Farm 3,140.09 Medical Attention and Hospital Supplies—B.C Drugs, Ltd. 267.09 Good Conduct Fund—Pay-lists 641.30 Incidentals and Contingencies—Vancouver Public Library, $800.11; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $12.04 812.15 $21,314.59 Less rent deductions 4,160.96 Women's Gaol 17,153.63 Total, Vote 37 205,857.13 Vote 38. Game Branch. Administration of " Game Act." Salaries ($112,471.43) : Commissioners—F. R. Butler, $3,500.04; J. G. Cunningham, $3,500.04 $7,000.08 Inspectors—W. Kier, $2,294.40; R. M. Robertson, $2,414.40; A. F. Sinclair, $2,000.04; T. Van Dyk, $2,729.80 9,438.64 Corporals—K. O. Alexander, $1,612; E. Martin, $1,338.40 2,950.40 Clerk—R. J. Guay 1,280.00 Stenographers—I. Anderson, $455; J. Foster, $568.46; T. Jones, $1,260; K. Moen, $340; H. Morris, $1,020; I. Pettigrew, $1,140; J. Smith, $825; H. Swadling, $1,140 6,748.46 Game Wardens—K. O. Alexander, $322.40; P. Brown, $1,894.96; A. J. Butler, $1,861.44; D. Cameron, $1,824.96; N. Cameron, $1,861.44; W. H. Cameron, $1,934.40; W. H. Cartwright, $1,824.96; B. Cash, $1,824.96; W. Clark, $1,861.44; P. M. Cliffe, $1,824.96; J. Dewar, $1,752; D. D. Ellis, $1,752; M. B. Ewart, $912.48; A. F. Gill, $1,660.80; W. A. H. Gill, $1,861.44; F. H. Greenfield, $1,861.44; G. Haskell, $1,660.80; R. S. Hayes, $1,788.48; E. Holmes, $1,560; A. J. Jank, $2,038.48; L. Jobin, $1,788.48; R. S. King, $1,788.48; G. E. Marshall, $1,824.96; E. Martin, $850.40; W. N. Massey, $1,934.40; W. R. Maxson, $1,861.44; A. Monks, $1,861.44; O. Mottishaw, $1,861.44; C. D. Muirhead, $1,931.44; S. H. McCall, $1,898.04; W. H. McLean, $1,788.48; J. McRae, $90; J. J. Osman, $1,788.48; J. W. Purdy, $1,752; H. C. Pyke, $1,934.40; W. O. Quesnel, $2,311.44; B. Rauch, $1,824.96; S. G. Roberts, $208; D. Roumieu, $1,894.96; G. Sandiford, $1,770.24; G. C. Stevenson, $1,824.96; J. W. Stewart, $1,824.96; C. F. Still, $1,824.96; R. D. Symons, $1,102; H. Tyler, $1,660.80; F. Urquhart, $1,861.44; B. Villaneuve, $1,032.96; F. P. Weir, $1,824.96; R. S. Welsman, $304.16; V. L. Williams, $1,979.34; M. J. Wilson, $1,824.96 ... . 83,912.82 Carried forward $111,330.40 $1,546,755.19 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 57 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 38. Game Branch—Continued. Administration of " Game Act "—Continued. Brought forward $llr,330.40 $1,546,755.19 Salaries—Continued. Special Game Wardens, 1,203.23 $112,533.63 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board 62.20 $112,471.43 Expenses ($108,221.97) : Office Supplies, etc.—CN. Railways, $73.77; C.P.R. Co., $86.39; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $18.18; H. J. Gardner & Sons, Ltd., $10; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $56.15; Hudson's Bay Co., $49.16; International Seal & Lock Co., $141.83; King's Printer, $3,472.86; Lands Department, $39; G. E. Marshall, $161; postage, $2,048.50; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $2,757.31; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $62.92— 9,017.07 Travelling Expenses, etc.—K. O. Alexander, $579.14; P. Brown, $367.40; A. J. Butler, $314.65; F. R. Butler, $795.15; D. Cameron, $336.60; N. Cameron, $821.46; W. H. Cameron, $23.45; W. H. Cartwright, $198.05-; B. Cash, $30.05; W. Clark, . $211.50; P. M. Cliffe, $198.80; J. G. Cunningham, $981.20; J. Dewar, $137.97; D. D. Ellis, $187.76; M. B. Ewart, $244.58; A. F. Gill, $476.05; W. A. H. Gill, $275.22; F. H. Greenfield, $255.90; G. Haskell, $363.66; R. S. Hayes, $111.95; E. Holmes, $529.97; A. J. Jank, 669.57; L. Jobin, $159.42; J. W. Jones, $106.81; W. Kier, $249; R. S. King, $74.80; E. Martin, $367.50; W. N. Massey, $224.50; W. R. Maxson, $624.96; A. Monks, $161.91; O. Mottishaw, $1,147; C. D. Muirhead, $86.20; W. H. McLean, $137.50; J. A. McRae, $30; J. J. Osman, $290.86; J. W. Purdy, $389.60; H. C. Pyke, $13.30; W. O. Quesnel, $132.50; B. Rauch, $268.21; S. G. Roberts, $23.50; R. M. Robertson, $462.96; D. Roumieu, $126; G. Sandiford, $294.12; A. F. Sinclair, $577.79; G. C. Stevenson, $61; J. W. Stewart, $927.33; C. F. Still, $723.44; R. D. Symons, $288.72; W. Trant, $82.60; H. Tyler, $237.57; F. Urquhart, $84.30; T. Van Dyk, $246.50; F. P. Weir, $91.05; W. S. Welsman, $34.75; M. J. Wilson, $130.50; CN. Railways, $117.28; Canadian Pacific Airlines, Ltd., $1,075.22; C.P.R. Co., $257.10; Hudson's Bay Co., $2,396.29; Overwaitea, Ltd., $22.20; P.G.E. Railway Co., $34.10; Union Steamships, Ltd., $17.25; R. G. Wilms, $590.08; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $17.90 21,493.70 Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.—Alberni Motors, Ltd., $227.22; Allen's Super Service, $326.51; Art's Garage, $79.22; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $1,132.13; Bloom & Sigalet, Ltd., $138.81; Boultbee, Ltd., $114.26; R. F. Bovey, Ltd., $12.50; Bowell-McDonald Motor Co., Ltd., $1,630; Boyd Motors, Ltd., $153.54; P. Bent, Ltd., $10.33; Brett's, Ltd., $1,257.25; B.A. Motordrome, $852.63; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $56.56; B.C. Packers, Ltd., $19.95; B.C. Provincial Police, $920.19; A. R. Brown, $55.30; C. C. Brown Motors, Ltd., $58.14; Burnaby Lake Garage, $10.90; Burns Lake Garage, $155.10; Bun- Motors, Ltd., $56.56; D. Cameron, $11.06; Canadian Fairbanks- Morse Co., Ltd., $47.13; CN. Railways, $15.20; Canal Flats Garage, $72.26; Central Garage, $240.06; Central Service, $380.55; Central Service Depot, $77.35; City Transfer, Ltd., $15; Clark Bros., $15; Clinton Motors, $211.58; Commercial Tire Co., Ltd., $56.50; Cranbrook Auto Wreckers, $530.53; Creston Motors, $80.07; Dearborn Motors, Ltd., $359.39; Dill's Super Service Station, $13.50; Douglas Tire Service, $40.60; Empire Motors, Ltd., $185.17; Eveready Service Station, $119.98; M. B. Ewart, $51.42; Fernie Garage, $749; Foster's Carried forward $142,982.20 $1,546,755.19 EE 58 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Vote 38. Game Branch—Continued. Administration of " Game Act "—Continued. Brought forward $142,982.20 $1,546,755.19 Expenses—Continued. Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.— Continued. . Speedway Service, $250.83; General Auto Sales, Ltd., $485.81; W. A. H. Gill, $10.41; Gordon's Garage, $64.80; Gordon's Hardware, $17.17; Grand Forks Garage, $53.43; Grand Forks Garage Co., Ltd., $581.39; Hamiltair, Ltd., $800; Haney Garage, $10.87; G. Haskell, $70.87; R. Hennessey's Garage, $273.17; Hoffar's, Ltd., $16.11; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $100.07; Hoskins Garage, $122.80; Hudson's Bay Co., $233.02; Hurley Motors, $81.06; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $426.75; International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $144.55; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $105.34; Invermere Garage, $461.29; A. H. Johnston, $57.32; Jones Tent & Awning Co., Ltd., $15.25; Kamloops Tire Hospital, $237.17; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $15.30; Keremeos Garage, $25.20; Ladner Vulcanizing, $333.03; Lillooet Cartage Co., Ltd., $254.61; A. Linton & Co., Ltd., $26.40; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $52.59; Logan's Ser- - vice, $525.51; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $66.72; A. J. Marion, $222.77; R. May, $107.19; Messinger Motors, $282.62; Moynes Motors & Transfer, Ltd., $753.57; C. D. Muirhead, $29.38; McDermott Motors, Ltd., $1,159.75; McGladery's Service Station, $15.12; D. McLean Motor Co., Ltd., $134.25; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $97.44; McPherson Garage Co., Ltd., $133.34; Nechako Motors, $197.63; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $508.49; J. J. Osman, $14.76; Peebles Motors, Ltd., $651.07; Peterson & Edward, $31.53; Philpott, Evitt & Co., Ltd., $68.75; Pioneer Garage, $20.02; Pitt River Bridge Garage, $14.15; Prince Rupert Rowing & Yachting Club, $44.25; Public Works Garage, $955.08; Qualicum Beach Garage, $17.36; Revelstoke Garage, $322.49; Rimbey Bros., $535.67; Robson Motors, $348.98; Routledge Motors, Ltd., $603.24; Royal Oak Garage, $23.02; Ruddy Motors, Ltd., $29.65; R. C. Sangster, $78.52; Schreifels Motors, Ltd., $86.69; L. Schulz, Ltd., $12.50; R. J. Seeds, $327.29; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $164.70; A. F. Sinclair, $150.61; S. Smith, Ltd., $258.74; Smithers Garage & Electric, $89.62; Standard Machine Shop, $94.34; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $109.93; Storm's Three Star Service, $24.89; Tergeson Bros., $20; Three Star Service, $367.07; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $63.66; C V. Turner & Co., $102.55; H. Tyler, $45.31; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $178.76; Universal Motors, Ltd., $13.74; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $513.68; Vanderhoof Garage, $244.75; Vivian Engine Works, Ltd., $164.36; G. H. Wall, $79.47; Wally's Garage, $351.13; Watkin Motors, Ltd., $12; H. J. Wells Lumber Co., Ltd., $42.12; West End Service Station, $48.72; O. Wheeler, $27.11; Williams Lake Garage, $181.61; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $1,331.54; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $22.95; Yukon Gas Station, $335.22; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $567.48; garage rentals and ration books, $1,364; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $201.56..... . 31,455.48 Uniforms and Equipment—B.C. Provincial Police, $2,742.84; C. F. Bryant, $17.75; R. S. Colclough, $12.30; Comfort Shoe Store, $18; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $14.57; G. Dillabough, $32; H. J. Gardner & Sons, Ltd., $247.71; Hargreaves Hardware, $15.30; Hudson's Bay Co., $198.61; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $92.43; Kamloops Lumber Co., Ltd., $20; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $104.02; Mackenzie's, Ltd., $70.22; Modern Shoe Co., $16; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $10.27; P. Paris, $34.36; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $13.43; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $88.44 3,748.25 Carried forward $178,185.93 $1,546,755.19 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 59 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 38. Game Branch—Continued. Administration of " Game Act "•—Continued. Brought forward $178,185.93 $1,546,755.19 Expenses—Continued. Rent—Bowes & Herron, $160; D. Roumieu, $60; J. W. Stewart, $60 280.00 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—Anderson's Transfer, $32; Canadian Utilities, Ltd., $27.74; Hudson's Bay Co., $139.31; W. Johnson, $32; A. J. Marion, $38.57; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $5.45 275.07 Game-fish Culture: Salaries ($20,646.07) : Superintendents—A. Robertson, $1,860; C. H. Robinson, $1,752 Fishery Officers—A. Higgs, $1,500; E. Hunter, $1,660.80; E. M. Martin, $1,500; F. H. Martin, $800; C. O. Mellor, $1,500; F. Pells, $1,660.80; J. F. Thompson, $1,660.80 Temporary assistance, $6,788.07 $20,682.47 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board 36.40 $20,646.07 Expenses ($15,725.82) : Travelling Expenses, etc. — M. Dore, $11.50; W. A. H. Gill, $36.20; E. Hunter, $72.60; F. Lucas, $121.90; E. M. Martin, $680.45; C. O. Mellor, $183.50; F. Pells, $82.07; A. Robertson, $10.40; C. H. Robinson, $261.14; J. F. Thompson, $60.10; CN. Railways, $39.43; C.P.R. Co., $34.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $24.45 1,618.24 Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.—G. Anderson, $21.50; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $79.42; Brett's, Ltd., $171.20; Dill's Super Service Station, $72.83; Hoffar's, Ltd., $67.75; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $117.36; Kaslo Motor Transport, $101.33; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $607.39; Orchard City Motors, $135.09; Peebles Motors, Ltd., $601.61; C. H. Robinson, $137.80; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $42.42; garage rentals and ration books, $70; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $42.41 2,268.11 Subsidies—Cranbrook District Rod and Gun Club, $1,500; Malaspina Rod and Gun Club, $250 1,750.00 Fish Food—Arrow Transfer Co., Ltd., $49.75; J. Barker, $21.50; Boyd's, Ltd., $12.60; Buckerfield's, Ltd., $11.76; Burns & C(T, Ltd., $20; Canada Packers, Ltd., $1,444.53; Canada Rice Sales Co., $30.25; C.P.R. Co., $16.95; Chilliwack Refrigeration Co., Ltd., $48.60; Country Freight Lines, $61.31; Dawes Black Horse Brewery, $45; Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association, $426.92; Johnston National Storage, Ltd., $23.25; P. Maffeo, $27; Nelson Farmers' Supply, Ltd., $18.15; Overwaitea, Ltd., $15.58; E. Sanders, $100.32; Swift Canadian Co., Ltd., $89.25; Vancouver Ice & Cold Storage, Ltd., $362.39; B. Wilson Co., Ltd., $17.31; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $25.65 2,868.07 Carried forward $29,150.49 $178,741.00 $1,546,755.19 EE 60 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Vote 38. Game Branch—Continued. Administration of " Game Act "—Continued. Brought forward.. $29,150.49 $178,741.00 $1,546,755.19 Expenses—Continued. Game-fish Culture—Continued. Expenses—Continued. General Equipment—G. S. Baker, $12.30; W. H. Bartlett, $16.05; Burns Lumber & Coal Co., $64.32; Butt & Bowes, $94.25; Champion & White, Ltd., $17.21; M. Dore, $50; T. Eaton Co., Ltd., $20.39; Gault Bros., Ltd., $35.77; Hammond Cedar Co., Ltd., $41.04; Harris Paint & Wallpaper Co., Ltd., $12.62; Inland Building Supplies, Ltd., $85.85; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $34.65; Kamloops Lumber Co., Ltd., $25.25; Kamloops Mercantile Co., $11.40; Kelowna Saw Mill Co., Ltd., $13.44; J. Ling- ren Sawmill, $13.25; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $15.42; W. W. Loane Hardware, $15.84; Martin- Senour Co., Ltd., $58.87; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $128.76; City of Nelson, $21; Nelson Machinery & Equipment, $78; W. W. Powell Co., Ltd., $243.17; F. H. Smith, $33.20; Stewart & Hudson, $41.20; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $11.84; F. H. Waters & Co., Ltd., $2,888.59; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $20.28; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $671.46; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $93.03 4,868.45 Miscellaneous—A. & B. Meat Market, $44.84; Armstrong's Department Store, Ltd., $166.29; E. L. Brandon, $174.50; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $70.30; Buerge's Garage, $24.66; Burns & Co., $91.52; Burns Lumber & Coal Co., $42; E. T. Cooper, $15; Country Freight Lines, $13.10; Cultus Lake Park Board, $56.52; N. S. Dalg- leish & Sons, $13.04; G. S. Eldridge & Co., Ltd., $26; A. F. Gill, $11.15; Guichon Ranch, Ltd., $251.46; Holmes & Wilson, $15; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $12.66; Kelowna Growers' Exchange, $120.28; W. H. Kipp, $12; Marpole Coal Co., Ltd., $37.65; J. Marsden, $15; MacDonald Cartage & Fuel Co., $45.80; S. McC McKee, $15; City of Nelson, $35.99; Overwaitea, Ltd., $389.06; Penask Lake Lodge, $26.40; G. Piva, $72; postage, $46.65; C. H. Robinson, $38.02; Schofield's Quality Market, $101.20; Sooke Supply Store, $16.41; telegrams and telephones, $158.95; Vancouver Board of Park Commissioners, $20; Williams' Transfer, $24.85; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $149.65 - 2,352.95 $36,371.89 Less sale of trout-eggs 1,453.12 Game Propagation: Salaries ($1,980) : Game Warden—J. W. Jones $1,980.00 Expenses ($3,135.04) : Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $216.60; Douglas Tire Service, $7.50; Royal Oak Garage, $212.49; Tergeson Bros., $25 461.59 Carried forward ... $2,441.59 $213,659.77 $1,546,755.19 34,918.77 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 61 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Vote 38. Game Branch—Continued. Administration of " Game Act "—Continued. Brought forward $2,441.59 $213,659.77 $1,546,755.19 Expenses—Continued. Game Propagation—Continued. Expenses—Continued. Purchase of pheasants . 2,431.61 Miscellaneous—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $53.43; C.P.R. Co., $10.33; J. W. Jones, $21.70; Kirk Coal Co., Ltd., $73.81; Modern Shoe Co., $16; telephone, $56.12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $10.45 241.84 5,115.04 General Publicity—Angler & Hunter, $300; Dunne & Rundle, Ltd., $108.02; Game Trails in Canada, $420; R. Wrigley Printing Co., Ltd., $25 853.02 Incidentals and Contingencies—Alberta Wheat Pool, $13.75; H. Blair, $20; B.C Fur Breeders' Association, $500; E. A. Coulter, $52.60; P. T. Easthope, $50; Hayhurst & Woodhouse, Ltd., $16.19; E. C Henniger Co., Ltd., $28.20; J. H. Hilliker & Son, Ltd., $22.25; Hudson's Bay Co., $157.50; International Association of Game, Fish, and Conservation Commissioners, $28.03; Lillooet Cartage Co., Ltd., $56.50; C G. McMynn, $11.50; Salmon Arm Farmers' Exchange, $39; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $70.05 1,065.57 $220,693.40 Less sundry refunds 9,203.55 Total expenditure, Game Branch 211,489.85 Vote 39. Administration of Justice. (a.) Summoning and Paying Witnesses. Alert Bay, $31; Ashcroft, $82.50; Campbell River, $10.15; Clinton, $73.55; Coal Harbour, $28.50; Courtenay, $65.70; Cranbrook, $10; Cumberland, $105.15; Fernie, $85.65; Hazelton, $43.65; Invermere, $28.50; Kamloops, $578.30; Nanaimo, $1,846.59; Nelson, '$1,118; New Westminster, $1,615.41; Oliver, $24.70; Penticton, $41; Port Alberni, $81.70; Pouce Coupe, $1,590.42; Powell River, $57.50; Prince George, $1,965.21; Prince Rupert, $5,791.16; Princeton, $52.40; Quesnel, $1,004.80; Revelstoke, $125; Smithers, $49.65; Terrace, $12.70; Vancouver, $4,566.35; Vanderhoof, $12.90; Vernon, $204.30; Victoria, $1,608.12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $86.60 $22,997.16 (6.) Jurors (including Drawing Panels, etc.). Kamloops, $1,065.10; Nanaimo, $2,257.80; Nelson, $544.10; New Westminster, $2,934.78; Prince George, $1,268.50; Prince Rupert, $1,010.35; Quesnel, $1,431.95; Revelstoke, $343.05; Vancouver, $14,788.10; Vernon, $1,164.05; Victoria, $5,517.99 32,325.77 (c.) Prosecutions. G. W. Black, $235; T. G. Bowen-Colthurst, $441.50; H. H. Boyle, $287.40; D. T. Braidwood, $76.83; H. R. Bray, $664; T. W. Brown, $789; A. Bull, $922.50; G. A. Cameron, $1,033; G. F. Cameron, $252.35; G. M. Campbell, $217.50; M. G. Caple, $175; Caple & Shannon, $463.40; G. L. Cassady, $496.70; J. A. Clark, $6,925.29; W. Clayton, $194.50; J. B. Clearihue, $2,726.98; H. V. Craig, $47.90; A. G. D. Crux, $679.30; F. S. Cunliffe, $1,079.23; H. W. Davey, Carried forward $55,322.93 $1,758,245.04 EE 62 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 39. Administration of Justice—Continued. (c.) Prosecutions—Continued. Brought forward $99.25; E. P. Dawson, $385; A. C. DesBrisay, $446.70; E. A. Dickie, $64.10; V. L. Dryer, $50.30; L. St. M. DuMoulin, $617.30; J. E. Eades, $167.50; R. R. Earle, $129.70; Ewart, Scott, Kelley, Scott & Howard, $123.85; W. W. Ferguson, $104.36; G. L. Fraser, $207.88; W. O. Fulton, $1,600.85; C. B. Garland, $125; A. Graham, $52.22; F. K. Grimmett, $40; W. H. M. Haldane, $2,747.25; C. H. Hamilton, $91.21; J. H. Harman, $326.58; G. Hogg, $168.50; T. B. Hooper, $50; J. T. Jackson, $131.50; M. B. Jackson, $141.85; A. S. Johnston, $50; J. O. C. Kirby, $75; G. B. Ladner, $101.50; A. Leighton, $75; H. N. Lidster, $88.50; G. Lindsay, $75; H. G. Lockwood, $572.21; H. A. Maclean, $145.58; R. F. Macnaghten, $224; P. S. Marsden, $228; C. Martin, $869.63; E. Meredith, $154; D. M. Mitchell, $166.39; J. M. Mitchell, $139.65; H. W. R. Moore, $699.21; W. C. Moresbv, $1,350.10; C. W. Morrow, $59; P. D. Murphy, $54; A. R. MacDougall, $57.50; J. A. MacLennan, $178; J. H. MacLeod, $101; A. G. McCulloch, $50; H. J. McGivern, $1,829.55; H. W. Mclnnes, $964.27; W. W. B. Mclnnes, $357; J. McKenna, $157.50; D. F. McNeill, $111.69; J. D. McPhee, $79; A. deB. McPhillips, $634.10; L. G. McPhillips, $236; E. F. Newcombe, $407.40; C. M. O'Brian, $1,760.35; W. S. Owen, $374.97; W. C. Parker, $99.58; G. V. Pelton, $259.50; A. W. Petapiece, $660.15; R. C Phipps, $138.50; C. H. Pitts, $221.37; C. M. Reynolds, $424.02; R. J. G. Richards, $30.67; G. W. Scott, $385.65; N. W. Spinks, $35; P. E. Wilson, $966.50; G. S. Wismer, $2,790.25; H. P. Wyness, $62.50; A. McB. Young, $2,823.98 $46,901.05 Crown Prosecutor's Office: Salaries ($5,816.37) : Crown Prosecutor—S. J. Remnant, $4,800 Stenographer—N. K. Poole, $1,016.37 Expenses ($344.44) : Canada Law Book Co., Ltd., $30; Carswell Co., Ltd., $17.80; King's Printer, $77.70; Law Society of B.C., $30; postage, $19.84; S. J. Remnant, $120.75; telegrams and telephones, $40.81; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $7.54 Less refunds 6,160.81 $53,061.86 250.00 (d.) Interpreters. $55,322.93 $1,758,245.04 Pay-lists 52,811.8 381.90 (e.) Stenographers, Transcripts, etc. (Criminal Courts). W. J. Alton, $22.40; T. H. Bamford, $12.30; E. Blygh, $45; F. E. Brown, $194.10; M. S. Bryan, $291.80; D. F. Christian, $262.75 M. W. Cookson, $20.80; B. E. Dale, $64.40; A. W. Donaghy, $41 M. S. Dow, $11.80; J. Gordon, $63; T. P. Horrobin, $514.40; D. M Humphrey, $20.30; W. E. G. Johnson, $257.30; D. Langfield, $219 H. Langley, $668.04; H. S. Lewis, $48.05; P. J. Mackay, $2,437.10 A. W. Morris, $14.70; J. E. Mclnnis, $11; F. G. Perry, $240.60; K Ryan, $198.76; D. F. Saunders, $206.25; M. Saunders, $15.40; D. M Savin, $27.05; B. L. Spence, $155.25; C. W. Tyler, $621.95; M. Van Braam, $10.50; W. H. Walsh, $629.80; V. D. Webb, $365.85; C H. Whitfield, $288.96; R. R. Wiebe, $17.85; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $51.10 Carried forward 8,048.56 $116,565.25 $1,758,245.04 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 63 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Vote 39. Administration of Justice:—Continued. Brought forward $116,565.25 $1,758,245.04 (/.) Stipendiary Magistrates. . Dawson Creek—C. S. Kitchen $200.00 New Westminster—H. G. Johnston 900.00 Vancouver—C L. Fillmore 250.00 Victoria—H. C Hall 1 - 500.00 Williams Lake—E. B. Hart 75.00 1,925.00 (g.) Contingencies arising out of Prosecutions. A. E. Branca, $75; H. A. Bryant, $11.90; J. S. Burton, $82.65; F. Cameron, $12; D. Chamberlain, $11.20; F. R. Cotton, $50; W. W. Duncan, $73.25; J. Ellis, $504.46; General Auto Sales, Ltd., $57.50; E. J. Gook, $131; T. F. Hurley, $223.25; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $24; D. Kermode, $10.50; Lands Department, $12.50; P. E. Lewis, $28.50; Marion Transport, $12; G. Milburn, $19.10; P. D. Murphy, $575; J. R. Murray, $60; H. B. MacLean, $24; J. G. McKay, $38; E. L. McNiven, $12; A. G. Naismith, $150; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $31.70; A. O. Noakes, $41.50; G. H. Pidcock, $40.75; E. S. Richardson, $132.10; H. M. Robertson, $10; W. A. Schultz, $75; F. Sedziak, $50; telegrams and telephones, $14.92; J. Thorburn, $10; City of Victoria, $200; E. O. Wood, $59; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $41.29 2,904.07 Total expenditure, Administration of Justice i 121,394.32 Vote 40. Coroners' Inquests and Inquiries. K. O. Alexander, $260.40; F. W. Andrew, $22; M. G. Archibald, $130; H. Ashby, $70; F. M. Auld, $187.20; G. P. Bearman, $45; J. H. Boyd, $130; J. M. Burnett, $22.40; J. S. Burris, $15; G. H. Chataway, $56.26; Municipality of Chilliwhack, $30; L. S. Chipper- field, $22; A. M. Chisholm, $60.30; E. C. Collins, $31.40; G. W. Cope, $118.60; D. J. M. Crawford, $10; J. S. Daly, $62.37; City of Duncan, $128.67; E. J. Eacrett, $81.20; J. E. Eades, $55; E. N. East, $40; C. F. Faessler, $12.40; 6. P. Findlay, $47; A. Francis, $111.45; T. Gibson, $159.90; A. E. Green, $106; W. O. Green, $85; M. J. Halpin, $100; W. M. Harper, $664.45; W. G. Harris, $13.20; E. C. Hart, $395; J. E. Harvey, $120.60; D. W. Hay, $11; G. H. Hill, $20.65; C. T. Hilton, $57.80; A. W. Holm, $144.90; W. H. Jones, $347.61; D. P. Kimpton, $33; G. W. Leroux, $60; E. Mallan- daine, $45; Corporation of District of Maple Ridge, $33.15; C. R. Marlatt, $10; E. W. Mayfield, $30; A. E. Miller, $30; N. E. Morrison, $30; G. Morse, $86; A. C. Murray, $31.50; J. V. Murray, $10; D. McCaffrey, $149.90; T. R. McColl, $326.59; E. H. McEwen, $15; W. E. McLean, $22.51; F. F. McWilliams, $10; City of Nanaimo, $312.76; G. S. W. Nicholson, $25; G. Nordstrom, $127.25; V. W. Norton, $145.60; E. J. Paling, $380.20; A. W. A. Phair, $177.45; C Pitts, $65; City of Port Alberni, $47; City of Prince George, $320.04; City of Prince Rupert, $173.50; W. A. Richardson, $175; D. M. Robertson, $45.90; W. Robinson, $120; JM. W. Skinner, $172.50; N. W. Spinks, $183.90; M. M. Stephens, $555.78; D. B. Stevens, $15; W. R. Stone, $283.01; A. K. Stuart, $179.96; T. W. Sutherland, $10; C. N. Tingle, $40; B. W. Todd, $157.50; W. Traux, $10; City of Vancouver, $975.50; City of Vernon, $113.80; City of Victoria, $163; E. Wheeler, $21.40; J. Whitbread, $60; A. E. Whitmore, $10; T. J. Agnew, $155; H. B. Ansell, $50; C. A. Armstrong, $60; P. J. Bailey, $15; G. R. Baker, $15; D. J. Barclay, $30; G. R. Barrett, $75; M. R. Basted, $25; D. W. Beach, $68.25; L. E. Borden, $25; M. C. Bridgman, $50; C. C. Carried forward $1,879,639.36 J EE 64 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 40. Coroners' Inquests and Inquiries—Continued. Brought forward Browne, $40; R. B. Brummitt, $50; J. S. Burris, $15; G. A. Cheese- man, $15; J. V. Cockrell, $50; R. E. Coleman, $50; C E. Cook, $20; H. Dyer, $15; J. P. Ellis, $40; C. Ewart, $245; S. P. Findlay, $54.15; R. W. Garner, $75; J. J. Gibson, $40; D. W. Gilliland, $28; L. Giovando, $15; L. Giroux, $70; H. F. P. Grafton, $15; L. M. Greene, $80; A. B. Hall, $56; A. F. Hare, $15; T. R. Harmon, $20; D. Hewitt, $47; G. B. Helem, $40; E. G. Hollies, $105; A. W. Hunter, $40; P. W. Jaron, $29.60; A. L. Jones, $20; A. T. Kars- gaard, $25; G. H. Kearney, $32; J. W. Kelly, $35; W. S. Kergin, $25; D. M. King, $25; J. C. Kovach, $15; E. H. Kuwabara, $15; A. E. Kydd, $22; E. H. Lawson, $25; G. W. Leroux, $24; O. O. Lyons, $170; J. A. Macdonald, $25; C. W. Mewhort, $30.50; A. P. Miller, $20; S. G. Mills, $80; H. A. L. Mooney, $67.80; J. H. Moore, $25; G. More, $105; N. E. Morrison, $25; J. A. Murison, $30; D. M. Murphy, $75; J. V. Murray, $25; J. G. MacArthur, $30; P. S. McCaffrey, $15; G. A. McCurdy, $15; D. S. McHaffie, $15; W. H. Mclntyre, $25; H. C. MeKenzie, $32; H. A. McLean, $15; A. G. Naismith, $120; H. J. O'Brien, $40; W. H. Ormond, $15; R. J. Paine, $22; P. H. Paterson, $45; H. H. Pitts, $73.20; K. K. Pump, $35; G. A. Roberts, $15; G. S. Rothwell, $40; V. St. John, $15; F. Sedziak, $27; K. Shimotakahara, $19; W. S. Simpson, $50; J. G. Smellie, $30; D. A. Smith, $45; T. J. Sullivan, $150; J. J. Tassin, $105; J. M. Tedford, $17; H. F. Tyerman, $25.20; M. Uchida, $100; J. W. Vosburgh, $55; S. Waldman, $15; J. West, $15; J. E. Whiting, $25; G. E. Wride, $75; A. J. Wright, $15; pay-lists, stenographers, etc., $1,116.63; pay-lists, transportation, witness fees, rent of morgues, etc., $3,276.52. Legal Expenses—E. S. Davidson, $594.91; A. McB. Young, $203.97 Total expenditure, Coroners' Inquests and Inquiries Vote 41. Constitutional Litigation and General Law Costs. $1,879,639.36 $19,270.19 19,270.19 T. W. Brown, $22.40; J. A. Clark, $533.10; C Darling, $147.95; Ewart, Scott, Kelley, Scott & Howard, $489.67; King's Printer, $58.50; H. G. Lockwood, $32.41; Hon. R. L. Maitland, $187.35; A. R. MacDougall, $251.30; W. S. Owen, $121.50; E. Pepler, $473.22; F. D. Pratt, $6.70; H. P. Wyness, $269.76 $2,593.86 Total expenditure, Constitutional Litigation and General Law Costs . Vote 42. Destruction of Predatory Animals and Birds. 2,593.86 Salaries ($2,282.09) : Hunter—C. E. Shuttleworth . Temporary assistance Expenses ($22,376.23): Office Supplies, etc.—CN. Railways Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. Osman, $17.27; B. Rauch, $17; C. E. Shuttleworth, $849.75; T. Squinas, $152.40; H. Tyler, $82.20. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Alton Bros., $123.63; Kamloops Tire Hospital, $50.05; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $28.77 .: j Clothing and Equipment—Armstrong Drug Co., $18; G. Dilla- bough, $31.25; Hipperson Hardware Co., Ltd., $26.75; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $17.50; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $341.88; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $12.97; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $68.65 Incidentals and Contingencies—Pay-lists, feed for dogs, $806; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $20.87 Carried forward $1,397.98 884.11 $2,282.09 .28 1,321.07 517.00 826.87 1,947.31 $1,901,503.41 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 65 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Vote 42. Destruction of Predatory Animals and Birds—Continued. Brought forward Expenses—Continued. Bounties paid at various Government Agencies . $4,947.31 $1,901,503.41 19,711.01 Total expenditure, Destruction of Predatory Animals and Birds Vote 43. Promotion of Uniformity of Legislation in Canada. A. C. DesBrisay, $300; J. P. Hogg, $321.60; Hon. R. L. Maitland, $393.65; W. P. J. O'Meara, $50 $1,065.25 Total expenditure, Promotion of Uniformity of Legislation in Canada _ Vote 44. After-care of Youthful Offenders. E. Stevens, salary $2,151.61, expenses $369.36; King's Printer, ■ $21.30; H. S. Wood, $920.95; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.36 $3,471.58 Total expenditure, After-care of Youthful Offenders Vote 45. Incidentals and Contingencies. H. J. Crane, $350; King's Printer, $1,166.56; Hon. R. L. Maitland, $78.30; A. L. Marquart, $118.20; Surveyor of Taxes, $38.61; pay-lists, advertising re Credit Unions, $776.74; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $9.35 $2,537.76 Total expenditure, Incidentals and Contingencies , Special Warrant No. 3. Air-raid Precaution Work. Advisory Council, Provincial Civil Protection Committee i Special Warrant No. 6. G. H. Hallett, indemnification re Aage Falleson v. Spruce Creek Mining Co., Ltd. Special Warrant No. 8. H. Webster, refund of bail money re Rex v. Anna Webster _..: Statutory. "Magistrates Act Amendment Act, 1939." Pay-lists, Magistrates' fees Cost-of-living bonus " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. 24,658.32 1,065.25 3,471.58 Total expenditure, Department of the Attorney-General. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Vote 46. Minister's Office. Salaries ($10,620) : Minister of Education—Hon. H. G. Perry Secretary—C. M. Gray.. 2,537.76 44,717.94 600.00 300.00 3,052.50 143,176.51 $2,125,083.27 Stenographer—N. E. Brenen_ Carried forward.. $7,500.00 2,220.00 900.00 $10,620.00 EE 66 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. Expended. Vote 46. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Minister's Office—Continued. Brought forward Expenses ($1,908.16) : Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; King's Printer, $148.58; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $123.95; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $49.91 Travelling Expenses, etc.—Hon. H. G. Perry, $1,484.98; Davis- Drake Motors, Ltd., $33.82; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $2.92 Total expenditure, Minister's Office Vote 47. General Office. Salaries ($28,011.28) : Deputy Minister and Superintendent of Education—S. J. Willis.. Assistant Superintendent of Education—D. L. MacLaurin Registrar—T. W. Hall Chief Clerk—R. D. Smith- Clerks—M. J. Davis, $1,600; J. A. H. Merriman, $830; A. F. Stevens, $1,320 Clerk-Stenographers—G. E. Cruickshank, $1,700; M. L. Freeman, $1,020; V. M. Martin, $1,050; E. Renwick, $480; F. M. Wheadon, $1,170 Stenographers—I. D. Beare, $860; A. E. Carson, $293.06; M. K. Ross, $425; L. M. Waring, $865 Temporary Assistance—P. E. Corby, $1,080; W. G. Crisp, $508.06; D. Smith, $70.16; L. Swift, $1,080 Expenses ($2,738.76): Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; King's Printer, $1,782.70; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $328.21; Text-book Branch, $10.92; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $33.42 Travelling Expenses, etc.—T. W. Hall, $31.55; R. D. Smith, $10; S. J. Willis, $477.96 Total expenditure, General Office Vote 48. Text-book Branch. $10,620.00 386.44 1,521.72 $5,120.00 4,040.00 1,920.00 2,580.00 3,750.00 5,420.00 2,443.06 2,738.22 $28,011.28 2,219.25 519.51 Salaries ($21,805.04) : Officer in Charge—P. G. Barr Book-keeper—J. F. Meredith Clerks—E. S. Blair, $1,680; W. Crothall, $1,620 Clerk-Stenographer—E. L. Allen. ,380; B. R. Wilson, Stenographers—M. D. B. Kirby, $875; B. A. Kyle, $900- Assistant—R. D. Crawford Temporary assistance Cost-of-living bonus Expenses ($226,162.16) : Office Supplies, etc.—P. G. Barr, $146.50; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $170.60; Dalziel Box Co., Ltd., $128; Fuggle & Christopher, $22.56; King's Printer, $1,018.90; A. D. MacLeod, $144.37; postage, $50; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $21.70; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $243.23; telegrams and telephones, $34.51; Victoria Box & Paper, Ltd., $230.39; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $109.86; pay-lists, overtime, $210.55; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $23.15. '. Carried forward $3,120.00 .1,820.00 4,680.00 1,200.00 1,775.00 90.00 6,958.49 2,161.55 $21,805.04 2,554.32 $12,528.16 30,750.04 $24,359.36 $43,278.20 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 67 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 48. Text-book Branch—Continued. Brought forward $24,359.36 $43,278.20 Expenses—Continued. Freight and Cartage—CN. Railways, $342; C.P.R. Co., $1,926.36; E. & N. Railway Co., $52.92; Island Freight Service, Ltd., $249.78; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $87.65; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $6.30 2,665.01 Text-books, etc.—T. Allen, Ltd., $41.82; Allyn & Bacon, $1,062.11; American Association of School Administrators, $33.30; American Council on Education, $12.10; American News Co., $61.63; American School and University, $24.98; D. Appleton-Century Co., $157.74; Associated Publishers, $10.74; Beckley-Cardy Co., $15.02; H. Birks & Sons (B.C.), Ltd., $60; Blakeston Co., $11.88; Blue Ribbon Books (Canada), Ltd., $79.21; Bruce Publishing Co., Ltd., $79.82; CN. Railways, $2,624.38; C.P.R. Co., $150.96; Cassell & Co., Ltd., $658; Cave & Co., Ltd., $1,394.34; Cincinnatti Board of Education, $49.57; Clarke, Irwin & Co., Ltd., $4,114.87; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $11,707.41; W. Collins Sons & Co., Ltd., $683.34; Copp-Clark Co., Ltd., $17,357.04; Cottrell Forwarding Co., Ltd., $161.41; Denoyer-Geppert Co., $167.74; J. M. Dent & Sons (Canada), Ltd., $36,709.42; Department of Elementary School Principals, $21.61; Dodd, Mead & Co., $327.20; Dowell's Pacific Transfer & Storage Co., Ltd., $17.55; E. & N. Railway Co., $1,850.53; Fletcher Bros. (Victoria), Ltd., $100; Forest Press, $14.19; W. J. Gage & Co., Ltd., $12,167.26; J. K. Gill Co., $55.42; Ginn & Co., $19,305.53; I. V. Green, $37.50; Gregg Publishing Co., $869.15; R. P. E. Hammond, $56.25; Harcourt, Brace & Co., $1,322.88; Harper Bros., $19.52; Houghton-Mifflin Co., $759.44; H. R. Huntting Co., $86.34; Inor Publishing Co., $39.27; Ireland & Allan, Ltd., $1,110.55; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $146.90; Jones Tent & Awning Co., Ltd., $1,512.25; King's Printer, $15,804.08; Longmans, Green & Co., $735.11; Macmillan Co. of Canada, Ltd., $40,811.63; Moore-Whittington Lumber Co., Ltd., $16.76; Moyer School Supplies, Ltd., $54.61; Musson Book Co., Ltd., $401.84; McAinsh & Co., Ltd., $23.25; McClelland & Stewart, Ltd., $520.04; McGill & Orme, Ltd., $11.52; McGraw-Hill Book Co., Ltd., $641.44; G. J. McLeod, Ltd., $252.87; National Education Association of the United States, $41.25; T. Nelson & Sons, Ltd., $5,737.81; F. E. Osborne, $324.68; Pacific Press Publishing Association, $12.65; G. Paulin, Ltd., $443.30; petty cash, $160.70; Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons (Canada), Ltd., $4,484; Postmaster, Seattle, $33.30; Prentice-Hall, $28.42; Provincial Museum, $148.80; Rand, Mc- Nally & Co., $793.26; R.C.A. Victor Co., Ltd., $10.43; Receiver- General of Canada, $39.58; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $599.30; Renouf Publishing Co., $98.27; F. H. Revell Co., $17.35; Ryer- son Press, $6,565.56; S. J. R. Saunders, $386.53; School Aids & Text Book Publishing Co., Ltd., $55.55; School-book Branch, Edmonton, $10.48; School Publications & Specialties, Ltd., $2,924.68; Science Research Associates, $35.77; Smithers & Bonnellie, $76.08; Stocker's Transfer Co., $65.50; Teachers' College, Columbia University, $91.23; University of Chicago, $29.44; University of Chicago Press, $39.70; University of Florida Project in Applied Economics, $31.41; Vancouver School Board, $18.99; Victoria Baggage Co., Ltd., $155.95; Victoria Box & Paper, Ltd., $916.50; Volta Bureau, $10.78; Warwick & York, $12.10; Waterloo Music Co., $6,965.85; Watson-Guptill Publications, $26.53; Webster Publishing Co., $38.95; Western Music Co., Ltd., $28.34; Wheeler Publishing Co., $32.43; J. Whitaker & Sons, Ltd., $45.43; H. W. Wilson Co., $83.51; J. C. Winston Co., $1,944.40; World Book Co., Carried forward $27,024.37 $43,278.20 EE 68 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 48. Text-book Branch—Continued. Brought forward . $27,024.37 $43,278.20 Expenses—Continued. Text-books, etc.—Continued. $54.03; Wrigley Printing Co., Ltd., $7,816.65; refund account, $2,550.44; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $435.60 220,942.83 $247,967.20 Less chargeable to Text-book Branch, Operating Account- 247,957.20 Total, Vote 48 Vote 49. Free Text-books, Maps, etc. Text-book Branch .'. $57,552.95 Less sale of Text-books 129.22 $57,423.73 Total expenditure, Free Text-books, Maps, etc 10.00 57,423.73 Vote 50. Correspondence Schools. (a.) High. Salaries ($27,175.58) : Officer in Charge—E. E. Lucas Correspondence Instructors—F. M. Anderson, $220; E. Ayton, $1,680; K. Brain, $1,200; F. W. Harvey, $1,800; H.Marshall, $1,320; H. R. Sharpies, $1,800; M. E. J. Speed, $1,022.58 Clerks—E. Butler, $1,320; A. J. Eldridge, $1,020 Clerk-Stenographers—R. J. Burnett, $900; D. Drum- mond-Hay, $885.48; F. V. Law, $629.03; M. M. Mc- Minn, $900 Stenographer—J. M. Hyslop : Temporary Assistance—C. Aitken, $865; M. A. All- dritt, $900; D. Bagshaw, $890; Y. E. Billing, $330 P. Creasy, $487.66; N. B. Down, $456.02; M. I Enoch, $825; H. D. Fulton, $197.18; M. V. Grant $191; G. M. Harrison, $2.80; D. E. Johnston, $45 J. S. Lambie, $563.70; G. J. Ludwig, $805; D. M Maze, $7; L, McCreath, $87; N. E. Neave, $8; M. E. Rankin, $890.65; P. K. Riddell, $24; V. M Stanford, $66.50; G. F. Turcotte, $10.48; M. G West, $340; B. J. Whitworth, $19.50 Expenses ($38,201.66) : Office Supplies, Printing of Courses, etc.—Household Finance Corporation of Canada, $10.01; King's Printer, $17,957.40; T. Nelson & Sons, Ltd., $90; postage, $304.88; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $17.24; telegrams and telephones, $17.72; Text-book Branch, $93.81; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $38.88 - Reading of Students' Papers by Part-time Instructors—J. Auld, $943.35; N. F. Black, $287.40; I. Bolton, $156.50; L. E. Brown, $291.75; E. L. Churchill, $2,182.05; R. G. Dunbar, $285; T. B. Edwards, $174.90; E. Franks, $473.25; W. Garner, $199.50; E. Gibbard, $224.70; W. H. Gray, $715.05; I. V. Green, $362.15; M. A. Hall, $1,104; H. E. Hallwright, $349.65; R. Hammond, $205.60; L. M. Harper, $261.60; E. Hatton, $214.95; M. Hodge, $372.75; M. Hurst, $260.70; H. P. Johns, $221; W. R. Jones, $217.50; C. M. Lauder, $963.15; C. V. $2,820.00 9,042.58 2,340.00 3,314.51 825.00 8,833.49 $27,175.58 18,529.94 Carried forward $45,705.52 $100,711.93 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 69 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 50. Correspondence Schools—Continued. (a.) High—Continued. Brought forward $45,705.52 $100,711.93 Expenses—Continued. Reading of Students' Papers by Part-time Instruc- i"Oi*s \ oyi fiwijcd Milton, $884.40; G. Mulholland, $83.25; A. M. Mc- Dermott, $173.15; A. O. MacRae, $1,174.65; V. G. Pritchard, $93.60; M. R. Robbins, $201.60; E. C. Ross, $413.60; A. M. Stevenson, $1,454.75; I. A. Thomas, $31.50; I. D. D. Uhthoff, $394.20; J. O. Welch, $164.55; C. W. Wright, $801.30 16,337.05 Revision of Courses, New Courses, etc.—J. Auld, $239.25; E. Bell, $42.40; N. F. Black, $49; I. Bolton, $19; E. L. Churchill, $38.25; T. B. Edwards, $275.09; E. Franks, $13.75; W. H. Gray, $16; I. V. Green, $48.50; M. A. Hall, $16; L. M. Harper, $26; M. Hodge, $16.50; M. Hurst, $47.50; H. P. Johns, $41.85; B. Lamb, $10; T. Larsen, $33; C M. Lauder, $12; W. Y. McLeish, $80; A. M. Stevenson, $78.50; R. B. Westmacott, $323.36; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $52.85 1,478.80 Travelling Expenses, etc.—E. L. Churchill, $31.19; E. E. Lucas, $145.21 . 176.40 Science Equipment—Text-book Branch 1,182.55 Payment to Text-book Branch re special service 180.00 Incidentals—Clarke, Irwin & Co., Ltd., $10.11; Textbook Branch, $286; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $20.81 316.92 $65,377.24 Less fees $14,680.15 Less sale of papers, etc 2,481.90 ■ 17,162.05 Total expenditure, High Correspondence School $48,215.19 (6.) Elementary. Salaries ($14,680.74) : Officer in Charge—A. B. Miller $1,600.00 Secretary and Clerk—E. H. Brown 1,020.00 Correspondence Instructors—V. J. Dawson, $760; H. E. Edwards, $1,050; N. Edwards, $1,004.84; H. Greaves, $785; M. Rosenstock, $870; M. Stewart, . $1,020; D. E. Thompson, $890; L. Wright (nee L. Rushforth), $755 *. 7,134.84 Temporary Assistance—J. I. Barton, $825; B. Buck- master, $630.30; A. M. Dyson, $74.52; W. Hark- ness, $124.30; M. M. Kay, $365.17; R. E. London, $70; E. E. McDougall, $140; T. Perkins, $260; G. Robertson, $790; S. J. Smith, $70; E. N. Sparks, $840; L. Weatherby, $736.61 4,925.90 $14,680.74 Expenses ($4,532.71) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $4,363.07; Textbook Branch, $107.66; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $41.98 4,512.71 Travelling Expenses, etc.—A. B. Miller : 20.00 $19,213.45 Less stationery and printed lesson-sheets sold 1,053.11 Total expenditure, Elementary Correspondence School 18,160.34 Total, Vote 50 66,375.53 Carried forward $167,087.46 EE 70 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION-jComtinwed Brought forward . $167,087.46 Vote 51. Industrial Education. Salaries ($16,239.48): Officer in Charge—F. T. Fairey $3,800.00 Inspector of Technical Classes, etc.—H. A. Jones 3,060.00 Director of Home Economics—J. L. McLenaghen 2,855.83 Assistant Inspector, Home Economics—B. Rogers 2,460.00 Clerk-Stenographers—G. M. J. Davies, $1,080; W. Snape, $1,140 2,220.00 Stenographers—M. Boyd, $890; J. Henry, $960; D. G. Taafe (nee Adams), $818.65 2,668.65 Temporary Assistance—E. Hatton 200.00 $17,264.48 Less paid by Dominion-Provincial Farm Labour Board 1,025.00 $16,239.48 Expenses ($17,973.94) : Office Supplies, etc.—Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $20; C.P.R. Co., $10.01; D. Gestetner (Canada), Ltd., $55.50; King's Printer, $334.76; Macmillan Co. of Canada, Ltd., $25.25; Occupational Index, $11.10; postage, $55; telegrams and telephones, $377.88; Text-book Branch, $16.53; Vote 50 (a), $47.10; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $69.96 1,023.09 Travelling Expenses, etc.—F. T. Fairey, $1,222.15; E. Hatton, $221.62; H. A. Jones, $988.17; J. L. McLenaghen, $909.43; B. Rogers, $782.93 4,124.30 Grants in Aid of Industrial, Manual-training Equipment, Agriculture, etc.—Bella Coola, $10.90; Burns Lake, $18.63; Chilliwack High School Area, $57.50; Comox, $41; Copper Mountain, $31.25; Cranbrook, $30.69; Fernie, $71.83; Maple Ridge, $140.05; Oyama, $85; Port Alberni, $66.91; Princeton, $290.43; Rossland, $216.61; Southern Okanagan United, $95.30; Squamish, $150; Summerland, $47.25; Vancouver, $1,728.16; West- bank, $48.13; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $9.73 3,139.37 Night-schools—Abbotsford, $582; Britannia Mines, $208; Cranbrook, $55.50; Duncan, $5.04; Fernie, $11.10; Kamloops, $161.28; Kaslo, $147; Langley, $12.48; Maple Ridge, $72.80; North Vancouver, $21.42; Ocean Falls, $423.80; Peace River, $387; Penticton, $67.20; Powell River, $353.60; Rossland, $31.45; Summerland, $91.52; Telegraph Creek, $219.39; Vancouver, $5,222.65; Vancouver School of Art, $764; Victoria, $849.95 9,687.18 $34,213.42 Less refunds 64.75 Total expenditure, Industrial Education 34,148.67 Vote 52. Inspection of Schools. Salaries ($86,884.88) : Inspectors of High Schools—J. B. DeLong, $2,715.02; A. Sullivan, $3,620 $6,335.02 Inspectors of Schools—J. E. Brown, $3,180; F. G. Calvert, $3,320; C. B. Conway, $2,900; E. G. Daniels, $3,320; J. F. K. English, $3,105; C. J. Frederickson, $3,080; W. G. Gamble, $3,260; G. H. Gower, $3,320; T. W. Hall, $1,086.72; F. A. Jewett, $3,140; V. Z. Manning, $3,320; A. S. Matheson, $3,140; A. F. Matthews, $3,320; H. H. Mackenzie, $3,320; H. McArthur, $3,140; A. McLellan, $1,961.34; W. Plenderleith, $3,180; T. F. Robson, $3,090; H. D. Stafford, $3,130; B. Thorsteinsson, $3,125; A. S. Towell, $3,140; A. Turnbull, $3,060; K. B. Woodward, $1,203.32 67,841.38 Municipal Inspectors of Schools—C G. Brown, $3,600; H. L. Campbell, $3,960; J. Gough, $3,300; W. Gray, $3,520; R. S. Shields, $3,675; K. B. Woodward, $2,129.54 20,184.54 Carried forward $94,360.94 $201,236.13 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 71 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 52. Inspection of Schools—Continued. Brought forward ,. —. $94,360.94 $201,236.13 Salaries—Continued. Librarian—A. Coleman 636.25 Stenographers—N. M. Falconer, $1,080; H. I. M. Wray, $900. 1,980.00 $96,977.19 Less portion of Municipal Inspectors' salaries paid by School Boards 10,092.31 $86,884.88 Expenses ($37,749.40): Office Supplies, etc.—V. J. F. M. Babington, $12.85; C. G. Brown, $169.34; J. E. Brown, $331.38; F. G. Calvert, $14.15; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $10; E. G. Daniels, $527.76; Division of Tests and Measurements, $1,378.87; J. F. K. English, $299.78; C J. Frederickson, $372.36; W. G. Gamble, $63.19; J. Gough, $246.44; G. H. Gower, $80.80; W. Gray, $157.79; F. A. Jewett, $238.17; King's Printer, $1,087.15; A. S. Matheson, $228.99; A. F. Matthews, $490.31; H. McArthur, $249.54; D. W. Mc- Derby, $28.75; National Education Association of the United States, $22.53; postage, $202.50; T. F. Robson, $289.33; Saanich School Board, $240; H. D. Stafford, $531.45; A. Sullivan, $15.20; telegrams and telephones, $556.37; Text-book Branch, $268.76; B. Thorsteinsson, $412.40; A. Turnbull, $447.11; City of Victoria, $685.55; Victoria School Board, $241.82; D. H. White, $39; Whittemore Publishing Co., Ltd., $29.20; Willson Stationery Co., Ltd., $161.43; K. B. Woodward, $178.51; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $80.71 10,389.49 Travelling Expenses, etc.—C. G. Brown, $566.36; J. E. Brown, $811.70; F. G. Calvert, $1,409.46; H. L. Campbell, $573.13; E. G. Daniels, $639.01; J. B. DeLong, $574.17; J. F. K. English, $1,418.29; C. J. Frederickson, $329.09; W. G. Gamble, $532.28; J. Gough, $560.73; G. H. Gower, $605.53; W. Gray, $442.32; F. A. Jewett, $558.25; V. Z. Manning, $730.57; A. S. Matheson, $439.65; A. F. Matthews, $448.38; H. H. Mackenzie, $1,008.95; H. McArthur, $846.83; F. A. McLellan, $856.33; W. Plenderleith, $834.60; F. F. Robson, $747.84; R, S. Shields, $922.65; H. D. Stafford, $990.44; A. Sullivan, $270.51; B. Thorsteinsson, $1,149.15; A. S. Towell, $847.30; A. Turnbull, $750.59; K. B. Woodward, $1,123.95. Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, etc.—J. J. Allen, $1,050; Beath & Sharpe, Ltd., $209.21; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $340.26; Boultbee (Victoria), Ltd., $158.27; B.A. Motordrome, $32.40; B.C. Provincial Police, $891.61; Butorac Motors, $188.30; C.P.R. Co., $38.25; Davis- Drake Motors, Ltd., $28.20; Empire Motors, Ltd., $17.31; Empress Garage, $132.59; Hawkes Bros., $12; J. Heggie, $60.35; Henderson Garage, $13; Jameson Motors, Ltd., $40.40; Mac's Motors, $20.80; Mooney's Body Shop, $14.50; Morgan's Garage, $55.10; D. McLean Motor Co., Ltd., $307.55; National Motor Co., Ltd., $143.43; Pacific Mills, Ltd., $77.89; Pioneer Motors, $422.17; Pouce Coupe Garage, $544.31; Prince George Motors, Ltd., $45.95; Public Works Garage, $25.09; Purchasing Commission, $1,050; Rupert Motors, Ltd., $15.20; Tergeson Bros., $95.40; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $176.31; Vanderhoof Garage, $47.35; Victory Motors, $77; West End Motors, $22.75; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $18.90 27,359.91 $124,634.28 Less refunds by School Boards re Municipal Inspectors' expenses $2,681.92 Less refund by Dominion Government re Indian schools 1,440.00 Less sale of car and radio 435.00 4,556.92 Total expenditure, Inspection of Schools , 120,077.36 Carried forward $321,313.49 EE 72 EXPENDITURES, 1ST APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Brought forward $321,313.49 Vote 53. Normal Schools. (a.) Vancouver. Salaries ($42,338) : Principal—A. R. Lord $3,920.00 Vice-Principal—T. R. Hall 3,440.00 Assistant Masters—F. C. Boyes, $2,900; J. M. Ewing, $3,260; E. Lee, $3,020; A. E. C. Martin, $3,320; H. B. MacLean, $1,660; W. P. Weston, $3,320 17,480.00 Assistant Mistresses—L. G. Bollert, $2,400; M. E. Maynard, $2,300; M. E. McManus, $2,340 7,040.00 Principal, Model School—Z. M. Manning 2,000.00 Teacher, Model School—M. J. Macdonald 1,660.00 Librarian—S. Shopland 1,440.00 Stenographer—R. L. Stewart (nee Sheffield) 960.00 Engineer and Gardener—H. Cocroft 1,728.00 Gardener—H. J. Oliver 810.00 Janitor—J. E. Howlett 1,260.00 Assistant—M. Lee 600.00 $42,338.00 Expenses ($9,633.81) : Office Supplies, etc.—J. Allen, $15.92; B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $21.70; Brooks-Corning Co., Ltd., $50; Canada Paint Co. B.C., Ltd., $17.73; Cassidy's, Ltd., $61.17; Cave & Co., Ltd., $30.48; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $143.07; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $161.21; Division of Tests and Measurements, $37.05; English Gramophone Shop, $12.16; Hudson's Bay Co., $53; Hygiene Products, Ltd., $55.20; King's Printer, $139.74; A. R. Lord, $129.66; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $48.79; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $14.70; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $54.45; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $25.61; Pioneer Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Ltd., $36.43; telegrams and telephones, $163.92; Text-book Branch, $222.89; Thomson & Page, Ltd., $17.58; University of B.C., $30; Vancouver Art Gallery, $36; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $45.67; H. J. Wells Lumber Co., Ltd., $35.34; Western Music Co., Ltd., $14.96; Westminster Furniture Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $907; G. Wylie, $10.65; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $87.30 — 2,679.38 Travelling Expenses, etc.—L. G. Bollert, $70.38; F. C. Boyes, $15.68; J. M. Ewing, $91.44; T. R. Hall, $40.32; E. Lee, $30.80; A. R. Lord, $424.38; M. E. Maynard, $10; H. B. McLean, $14.14; W. P. Weston, $21.05; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $9.08 727.27 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—A B C Window Cleaning Co., $35; Alert Chimney Sweeping, $24.50; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $778.95; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $1,212.03; Garvin Ice & Fuel Co., Ltd., $24.25; City of Vancouver, $250.60; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $12.66 - ._ 2,337.99 Books, Bindings, Periodicals, etc.—T. Allen, Ltd., $27.52; Clarke, Irwin & Co., Ltd., $87.29; Copp- Clark Co., Ltd., $26.78; J. M. Dent & Sons (Canada), Ltd., $21.32; Department of Elementary School Principals, $11.85; W. J. Gage & Co., Ltd., $36.63; Ginn & Co., $33.71; Imperial News Co., $171.39; Ireland & Allan, Ltd., $41.73; Longmans, Green & Co., $25.65; Macmillan Co. of Canada, Ltd., $51.76; Musson Book Co., Ltd., $12.20; Mc- Carried forward $48,082.64 $321,313.49 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 73 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 53. Normal Schools—Continued. (a.) Vancouver—Continued. , Brought forward $48,082.64 $321,313.49 Expenses-—Continued. Books, Bindings, Periodicals, etc.—Continued. Clelland & Stewart, Ltd., $11.11; G. J. McLeod, Ltd., $20.99; T. Nelson & Sons, Ltd., $11.74; Odyssey Press, $12.37; Quarrie Corporation, $57.62; Ryerson Press, $41.81; Teachers' College, Columbia University, $10.29; Text-book Branch, $75.08; Vancouver Public Library, $60.50; H. W. Wilson Co., $44.01; J. C. Winston Co., Ltd., $13.58; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $100.72 1,007.65 Allowance to Demonstration School 1,900.00 Incidentals—F. Berry, $22; W. Connolly, $60; J. C. Curley, $20; E. Flower, $65; E. J. Hadley, $242.83; J. M. Humphrey, $12; G. Hutton, $30; J. W. Kelly Piano Co., Ltd., $30.50; H. E. Long, $70; H. Lord, $39; G. Miller, $20; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $34.11; Restmore Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $18.75; Sigurdson Millwork Co., Ltd., $175; C. Smith, $45; D. Strickland, $20; Vancouver School Board, $25.16; S. B. Watts & Co., $15; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $37.17 981.52 Less Normal School fees $7,357.50 Less rent deductions 468.00 Less rental of gymnasium 285.00 $51,971.81 8,110.50 Total, Vote 53 (a) ...... $43,861.31 (6.) Victoria. Salaries ($15,740) : Principal—V. L. Denton $3,780.00 Vice-Principal—H. O. English 3,320.00 Assistant Mistresses—H. A. R. Anderson, $2,900; E. R. Burns, $1,400; B. Smith (nee Hinton), $1,920 6,220.00 Assistant Master—F. T. C. Wickett 1,400.00 Clerk-Stenographer—J. M. Pottinger 1,020.00 $15,740.00 Expenses ($2,070.57) : Office Supplies, etc.—Gordon & Gotch (Canada), Ltd., $90.35; King's Printer, $110.95; K. McAllister, $24.75; petty cash, $108.46; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $12.75; Text-book Branch, $758.24; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $41.96 1,147.46 Travelling Expenses, etc. — H. A. R. Anderson, $50.44; V. L. Denton, $92.57; H. O. English, $114.12; B. Smith (nee Hinton), $21.46 278.59 Transportation of Students to Outlying Practice- schools—Pay-lists 39.79 Allowance to Demonstration School 40.00 Incidentals—V. L. Denton, $15.02; Kent-Roach, Ltd., $11.50; New Method Laundries, Ltd., $19.51; B. L. Thompson, $15; Victoria School Board, $495; sun- ' dry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.70 564.73 Less Normal School fees $3,572.50 Less sale of books, etc 365.60 $17,810.57 3,938.10 Total, Vote 53 (6) ... 13,872.47 Total, Vote 53 , 57,733.78 Carried forward $379,047.27 EE 74 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Brought forward $379,047.27 Vote 54. School for the Deaf and the Blind. Salaries ($37,600.59) : Principal—C. E. MacDonald $2,960.00 Vice-Principal—M. N. Blake 2,058.35 Assistant Instructors—A. Archibald, $1,764.70; D. Dewar, $1,533; M. McKinnie, $1,533; H. Sigurdson, $420; N. Town- send, $1,324; K. Wallace, $1,461 8,035.70 Matron and Supervisor of Domestic Staff—A. B. Tyler 1,440.00 Nurse—A. McGregor 400.00 Sundry employees 22,706.54 $37,600.59 Expenses ($12,831.97) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $32; postage, $90; telegrams and telephones, $226.85; Text-book Branch, $82.45 431.30 Laundry and Janitors' Supplies—Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $10.65; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $13.57; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $52.11; Star Steam Laundry Co., Ltd., $523.63; Vancouver Pacific Paper Co., Ltd., $41.49; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $22.97; West Disinfecting Co., $65.84 730.26 Travelling Expenses, etc.—C. E. MacDonald, $254.06; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $7.70; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $34.98 . 296.74 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $986.95; Corporation of District of Burnaby, $203.53; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $1,373.65; City of New Westminster, $62.47; D. O'Connell, $24; A. E. Withers, $20 ! 2,670.60 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment—B.C Equipment Co., Ltd., $476.56; G. Conrod, $45; Empire Box Co., Ltd., $11.80; Gough & Thompson, Ltd., $10.71; E. A. MacDonald, $61.35; F. A. McLellan, $1,100; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $210.16; Sigurdson Millwork Co., Ltd., $122.20; Simmons, Ltd., $40.50; D. Spencer, Ltd., $199.18; Text-book Branch, $48.32; Victor X-ray Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $163.11; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $36.87 2,525.76 Provisions, etc.—Associated Dairies, Ltd., $1,062.77; Brackman- Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $297.55; B.C. Coast Vegetable Marketing Agency, $155; Edmunds & Walker, Ltd., $82.64; Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association, $420.74; Glenwood Store, $170.75; Hudson's Bay Co., $45.86; W. A. Jameson Coffee Co., Ltd., $33.69; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $1,110.15; McGavin, Ltd., $535.64; Oakalla Prison Farm, $11.25; Pacific Meat Co., Ltd., $1,005.84; Rennie's Seeds, Ltd., $17.67; D. Russell, $30; Seaport Crown Fish Co., Ltd., $181.89; Slade & Stewart, Ltd., $22; D. Spencer, Ltd., $238.60; J. L. Trumbull, Ltd., $25.71— 5,447.75 Incidentals and Contingencies—W. E. Ainley, $148; A. Auld, $24.05; Belyea & Co., Ltd., $40.47; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $143.19; Canadian Spool Cotton Co., Ltd., $14.04; Gault Bros., Ltd., $28.01; C. E. MacDonald, $174.07; S. Paulin, $20.50; G. W. H. Stearman, $65.50; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $30.64; Wallace Electric, Ltd., $16.80; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $24.29 729.56 * $50,432.56 Less sundry refunds 5,674.99 Total expenditure, School for the Deaf and the Blind 44,757.57 Vote 55. Salary Grants. (a.) Cities and Municipalities. Cities: Alberni, $6,631; Armstrong, $11,633; Chilliwack High School Area, $32,011.70; Chilliwack, $6,760; Courtenay, $11,410; Cranbrook, $16,072.63; Cumberland, $8,272; Duncan, $13,961.09; Carried forward $423,804.84 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 75 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 55. Salary Grants—Continued. (a.) Cities and Municipalities—Continued. Brought forward $423,804.84 Cities—Continued. Enderby, $4,170; Fernie, $14,972.16; Grand Forks, $8,917; Greenwood, $2,890; Kamloops, $21,400.05; Kaslo, $3,881.50; Kelowna, $30,015.85; Ladysmith, $15,291.40; Merritt, $4,434; Nanaimo, $24,175.40; Nelson, $27,356.62; New Westminster, $62,311.90; North Vancouver, $41,398.20; Port Alberni, $17,546; Port Coquitlam, $4,382; Port Moody, $6,440.80; Prince George, $11,317.50; Prince Rupert, $20,008.38; Revelstoke, $12,700.80; Rossland, $19,340; Salmon Arm, $6,148.80; Slocan, $1,978; Trail, $39,039.60; Vancouver, $415,038.92; Vernon, $33,574.55; Victoria, $58,597.15 $1,014,078.00 Municipalities: Abbotsford,$5,272; Burnaby,$115,397.94; Chemainus,$3,475.60; Chilliwack, $24,384.70; Coldstream, $963; Coquitlam, $18,581; Delta, $14,656.50; Esquimalt, $15,140.10; Kent, $6,162.60; Langley, $29,147.58; Maple Ridge, $29,004.60; Matsqui, $16,016; Mission, $18,223.40; North Cowichan, $1,106.10; North Vancouver, $12,028.25; Oak Bay, $14,419.48; Peachland, $1,994; Penticton, $31,538.28; Pitt Meadows, $3,184.50; Richmond, $33,869.39; Saanich, $50,800.50; Salmon Arm, $6,140; Sumas-Abbotsford High School Area, $6,092.20; Sumas, $8,050.26; Summerland, $7,616.54; Surrey, $69,287.67; West Vancouver, $20,820.76 563,372.95 (6.) Rural School Districts. Total expenditure 716,543.94 Total expenditure, Salary Grants, Vote 55 2,293,994.89 Vote 56. Grants re " Special Assistance in the Cost of Education Act," Chapter 7, 1940. Cities and Municipalities. Cities: Alberni, $752.50; Armstrong, $1,615.25; Chilliwack High School Area, $4,281.20; Chilliwack, $819; Courtenay, $1,491; Cranbrook, $2,286.20; Cumberland, $1,005.90; Duncan, $1,835.75; Enderby, $488.60; Fernie, $2,089.15; Grand Forks, $1,188.88; Greenwood, $238.70; Kamloops, $4,200.70; Kaslo, $458.50; Kelowna, $3,823.75; Ladysmith, $1,922.90; Merritt, $679.70; Nanaimo, $4,374.30; Nelson, $5,191.48; New Westminster, $15,977.22; North Vancouver, $6,879.25; Port Alberni, $2,249.80; Port Coquitlam, $679; Port Moody, $854.93; Prince George, $1,562.40; Prince Rupert, $3,713.62; Revelstoke, $1,858.50; Rossland, $2,611; Salmon Arm, $1,103.76; Slocan, $157.50; Trail, $7,432.25; Vancouver, $172,589.81; Vernon, $4,396.98; Victoria, $25,191.82 $286,001.30 Municipalities: Abbotsford, $4,234.30; Burnaby, $17,127.25; Chemainus, $378; Chilliwack, $2,593.85; Coldstream, $220.50; Coquitlam, $1,841; Delta, $2,235.10; Esquimalt, $2,510.95; Kent, $754.25; Langley, $3,394.65; Maple Ridge, $3,189.90; Mission, $2,744.70; North Cowichan, $145.25; North Vancouver, $2,115.05; Oak Bay, $4,810.05; Peachland, $224; Penticton, $4,155.69; Pitt Meadows, $363.30; Richmond, $5,010.95; Saanich, $8,124.73; Salmon Arm, $724.50; Summerland, $1,256.68; Surrey, $7,212; West Vancouver, $4,408.04 79,774.69 Rural School Districts. Total expenditure 82,661.60 Total expenditure, Vote 56 448,437.59 Carried forward $3,166,237.32 EE 76 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Brought forward $3,166,237.32 Vote 57-. Supplementary Aid re Teachers' Salaries in Rural School Districts. Total expenditure $178,075.00 Total expenditure, Vote 57 178,075.00 Vote 58. Erection of New Buildings, Maintenance and Repairs of School Buildings, Special Aid to School Districts, and Desks for Rural Schools, etc. Abbotsford, $2,263.05; Avola, $53.54; Baker Creek, $10; Beaver- dell United, $157.15; Big Eddy, $40; Burnaby, $251.86; Chief Lake, $50; Coquitlam, $1,100; Cranbrook Mills, $75; Croydon, $35; Dawson Creek, $4,286.06; Dome Creek, $30; East Arrow Park, $15.93; Edgewater, $63.98; Esquimalt, $5,000; Ferndale, $200; Field, $34.47; Fort St. James, $77.72; Fort St. John, $2; Fraser Flats, $40; Fruitvale, $136.57; Gravel Ferry, $100; Horse Creek, $50; Kent, $50; Ladysmith, $294.10; Langford, $1,024.92; Langley $5,955.98; Lillooet, $75; Maple Ridge, $144.80; Metchosin. $35.54; Nanaimo-Ladysmith United, $1,003.79; Naramata, $16.50; Ness Lake, $50; North Alexandria, $125; North Saanich, $1,000; North Vancouver, $2,000; Oyama, $200; Peace River, $583.26; Penny, $62.02; Rolla, $29; Salmon River, $50; Salt Spring Island United, $163.50; Skidegate Inlet United, $64.53; Smithers, $143.80; South Fort George, $115.30; South Hazelton, $1,095; Southern Okanagan United, $439; Sproat, $150; Strathnaver, $40; Summerland, $233.30; Vanderhoof, $192.50; Vernon, $14.68; West Vancouver, $66.87; Wilmer, $33.05; Woodpecker, $75; Yahk United, $12; King's Printer, $145.65; Vancouver Daily Province, $13; Vancouver Sun, $11.80; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $31.87 $29,813.09 Special. Aid—Abbotsford, $4,500; Alberni, $1,500; Beaver River, $75; Birchbank, $400; Castlegar United, $700; Chilliwack, $823.80; Chilliwack High School Area, $474; Courtenay, $1,300; Craigellachie, $100; Cranberry Lake, $1,000; Crouse Creek, $300; Cumberland, $3,000; Deroche, $380; Enderby, $415; Fort George, $300; Glenmore, $500; Grand Forks, $2,200; Grasmere-Roosville United, $400; Gravel Ferry, $100; Kent, $200; Langley, $2,500; Lemon Creek, $150; Michel-Natal, $2,000; Mirror Lake, $50; Mount Aberdeen, $810; McLeese, $88; Naramata, $250; North Bend, $350; North Saanich United, $500; Okanagan United, $700; Peachland, $250; Port Alberni, $1,500; Rosebei-y, $50; Rossland, $4,000; Rutland, $675; Saanich, $972; Salt Spring Island United, $800; Summerland, $1,250; Thompson, $350; Vancouver, $1,500; Waldo United, $965; Westbridge, $500; Wildwood, $650; Willowford, $75 39,602.80 School Desks, etc.—Anthes-Tait Foundry, Ltd., $3,550.83; Arrowhead, $77.60; B. Baxter, $46.50; City Transfer, $12.50; Dawson Creek, $577.45; Edgewater, $72.44; Fort St. John, $58.40; Fraser Lake, $90; C J. Frederickson, $10; Keremeos, $23.25; Lindsay's Cartage & Storage, $7.50; H. McArthur, $14; Nanaimo-Ladysmith United, $3,365.17; Parksville, $286.71; Peace River, $89.40; Salt Spring Island United, $96.08; H. D. Stafford, $13.97; Sunny- brae, $27.61 8,419.41 Total expenditure re School Buildings 77 835.30 Vote 59. Education of Soldiers' Dependent Children and Expenses. . Monthly allowances, $12,760; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $1.87 $12,761.87 Total expenditure, Education of Soldiers' Dependent Children and Expenses 12,761.87 Carried forward $3,434,909.49 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 77 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Brought forward $3,434,909.49 Vote 60. Bursaries for Children over 16 Years of Age in Mothers' Allowances Families. Nil Vote 61. School Tests: High School and Senior Matriculation Examinations. M. Adams, $28; A. Alexander, $36; J. Allardyce, $64.40; E. Angus, $32; J. A. Armstrong, $52.50; J. D. Baird, $96; N. F. Black, $25; W. S. Blandy, $28; I. Bolton, $20.80; M. Boothe, $36; F. C Boyes, $193.95; C Brehaut, $84.50; C. G. Brown, $357.85; J. E. Brown, $213.45; D. Buchanan, $100.80; C Burridge, $98; J. L. Burtt, $96; F. G. Calvert, $120; H. L. Campbell, $270.10; C. Christian, $36; E. L. Churchill, $178.50; F. M. Clement, $50; K. Coates, $12.50; E. Conrad, $96; C B. Conway, $13.83; A. C. Cooke, $96.69; E. Cools, $25; P. L. Cowan, $96; R. H. Cox, $22; L. M. Creelman, $25.20; M. Crocker, $22.50; A. W. Currie, $166.50; D. Dallas, $436.75; E. G. Daniels, $176; H. Davidson, $25.14; E. R. Davies, $96; J. B. DeLong, $346.35; V. L. Denton, $276.10; J. F. de Macedo, $96; F. Dickson, $157.50; E. Dow, $96; B. Elderkin, $96; I. Elgie, $96; J. Elliott, $32; H. O. English, $120; J. F. K. English, $172; W. Eraut, $107.50; B. I. Evans, $107.50; L. Evers- man, $10; D. M. Flather, $55; J. Fraser, $10; C J. Frederickson, $204; W. G. Gamble, $120; W. Garner, $60; J. E. Gibbard, $96; D. L. Gilbert, $85.70; E. A. Goddard, $96; J. Gough, $120; G. H. Gower, $236.20; R. V. Grant, $52.50; W. Gray, $361.68; I. V. Green, $29.20; W. H. Gurney, $107.50; T. R. Hall, $197.20; T. W. Hall, $282.95; J. Hallamore, $40; J. E. Hamilton, $52.50; R. Hammond, $132.90; J. A. Harris, $69.43; D. H. Hartness, $67.50; C. M. Haver- stock, $124.50; A. E. Hennings, $494.27; H. Hickman, $375.40; D. Howard, $96; M. Hughes, $21; W. Hughes, $40; A. H. Hutchinson, $70.70; A. H. Hutson, $96; F. V. Jackson, $84.80; F. A. Jewett, $228.85; H. S. Johnston, $29.50; H. A. Jones, $120; M. Kagnoff, $96; H. B. King, $58.20; P. J. Kitley, $84.50; S. Kydd, $96; J. Kyle, $60.60; B. Lamb, $68; T. Larsen, $506.40; M. Lawrence, $40; J. C. Loomer, $107.50; A. R. Lord, $350.20; C. Mackay, $48; V. Z. Manning, $182.70; A. S. Matheson, $120; A. F. Matthews, $216; L. B. Maxwell, $60; E. J. Maycock, $96; J. Maynard, $32; G. Mel- vin, $52.50; C. M. Mercer, $96; W. Merilees, $12.50; P. Mitchell, $32; W. H. Morrow, $20.80; H. N. MacCorkindale, $424.50; W. L. MacDonald, $326.20; H. H. MacKenzie, $165; D. L. MacLaurin, $283.32; H. B. MacLean, $195.20; J. L. MacNaughton, $84.50; R. A. MacWilliam, $96; H. McArthur, $180; W. J. McFadden, $25; I. Mclnnes, $115; R. P. Nelson, $19.75; T. H. Nuttall, $96; W. R. Pepper, $59.35; J. M. Petrak, $96; S. Pettit, $60; W. A. Plender- leith, $156; J. W. Plommer, $96; R. Pringle, $16; W. Putnam, $12.50; B. Rankin, $96; W. E. Reed, $132.80; J. Reid, $96; W. T. Reid, $107.50; L. Richardson, $191.50; C E. Ritchie, $84.50; W. Robbins, $52.50; L. Robertson, $52.64; T. F. Robson, $188; W. J. Roper, $40; A. W. Ross, $152.90; F. Rouvier, $96; W. N. Sage, $417.90; J. Sanford, $12.50; G. G. Sedgewick. $10; R. Shields, $349.05; M. D. Sim, $25; H. D. Stafford, $204; T. Steward, $52.50; R. Straight, $442.88; A. Sullivan, $274.10; L. Swencisky, $96; D. Syson, $36; B. Thorsteinsson, $204; R. F. Thorstenson, $96; O. J. Todd, $496.28; A. S. Towell, $188; A. Turnbull, $204; F. T. Tyler, $23.05; W. Ure, $412.90; O. Virstuk, $55.40; J. G. Wallace, $60; H. D. Wallis, $60; S. M. Watson, $96; W. P. Weston, $191.20; T. S. Whittemore, $126.90; A. F. Wilks, $10; S. J. Willis, $56.10; G. H. Wilson, $20.55; C. B. Wood, $339.65: F. G. C. Wood, $75; H. C. Wright, $96; J. T. Young, $12.50; J. Zarelli, $96; pay-lists, sundry examiners, $86.08; pay-lists, clerks, stenographers, etc., $4,476.56; C.N. Railways, $29.35; C.P.R. Co., $115.77; J. B. DeLong, $39.47; Empire Motors-, Ltd., $16.40; C. P. Foster & Co., Ltd., $38.05; Carried forward $3,434,909 49 EE 78 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 61. School Tests: High School and Senior Matriculation Examinations—Continued. Brought forward $3,434,909.49 King's Printer, $4,716.65; postage, $17.88; Sun Publishing Co., Ltd., $42.70; Text-book Branch, $26.83; Underwood Elliott Fisher, Ltd., $36; Vancouver School Board, $49.20; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.47 $30,269.62 Less examination fees 21,540.60 Total expenditure, School Tests: High School and Senior Matriculation Examinations 8,729.02 Vote 62. Conveying Children to Central Schools. Abbotsford, $10,982.58; Allenby, $750; Armstrong, $5,970.77; Ashcroft, $175; Bamfield, $147.50; Beaver Creek, $641.11; Bella Coola United, $542.50; Birchbank, $620.75; Blind Bay, $21; Bonnington, $573; Bull River, $783.69; Burnaby, $1,021.51; Cache Creek, $610; Cascade, $267.22; Castlegar United, $1,155.50; Cawston, $325; Chemainus, $1,375; Chilliwack, $1,862; Chilliwack High School Area, $7,252.67; Coal Creek, $558; Cokato, $250; Coldstream, $942.64; Colwood, $303; Comox Consolidated, $1,154.92; Coquitlam, $1,138.75; Cowichan Lake, $456.96; Craigflower United, $1,154; Cranbrook, $600; Creston Valley United, $4,936.40; Crouse .Creek, $350; Darlington, $26.82; Delta, $946.25; Deroche, $864; Duncan, $4,004.10; Edgewood, $5; Elphinstone Bay, $10; Fort Steele, $750; Fruitova, $900.50; Fruitvale, $280; Gabriola United, $589.87; Gilpin, $288; Glendevon, $87.50; Glenmore, $895.83; Grand Forks, $1,718.40; Grasmere-Roosville, $564; Great Central, $227.80; Hall Siding, $131.67; Happy Valley, $423.50; Hedley, $400; Howe Sound United, $1,217.65; Hurlingham, $84.75; Kaleden, $684.90; Kent, $1,445.38; Keremeos, $1,281.10; Kimberley United, $389.38; Lake Buntzen, $47.25; Langford, $660; Langley, $3,818.54; Lemon Creek, $466.25; Little Qualicum, $351; Lower Nicola, $225; Lumby, $1,655.70; Lytton, $214.86; Mackenzie United, $157.50; Maple Ridge, $2,829.12; Metchosin, $237.50; Michel-Natal, $129.74; Mirror Lake, $382.62; Mission, $3,625; Montrose, $90; Mount Sicker, $78.75; Moyase, $375; McGuigan, $299.25; McLure, $42; Nakusp, $107.25; Nanaimo-Ladysmith United, $7,168.34; Naramata, $924.87; North Cowichan, $477.75; North Saanich Consolidated, $60; North Vancouver, $1,574.35; Oyster River, $675; Penticton, $3,282.50; Pitt Meadows, $1,615.70; Port Mellon, $288; Port Moody, $668.50; Princeton, $869.05; Richmond, $6,462.90; Rosebery, $307.67; Royston, $630; Saanich, $3,749; St. Eugene Mission, $191; Salmo, $582.80; Salt Spring Island United, $1,269.57; Sechelt United, $527.50; Silverton, $310.35; Sitkum Creek, $110; South Slocan, $573; Southern Okanagan United, $6,089.54; Southview, $219.60; Sparkling Creek, $153.25; Sproat Lake, $20; Squamish, $754.52; Stillwater United, $135.33; Summerland, $2,052.50; Surrey, $4,385.45; Terrace, $393.87; Trail, $2,517.93;, Tranquille, $22.47; Tsolum Consolidated, $2,105.47; Union Bay, $755; Vanderhoof, $565; Vernon, $5,128.56; Waldo United, $775; Wanklyn, $13.75; Wells-Barkerville, $1,008.27; West Vancouver, $2,016; Westview, $920; White Lake, $93.50; Wildwood, $690; Winfield, $528.67; Woodmere, $500; Yahk, $680; Ymir, $147.19; Yount, $426.30 $146,345.22 Total expenditure, Conveying Children to Central Schools 146,345.22 Vote 63. School Libraries. Abbotsford, $219.73; Alexandria, $12.61; Armstrong, $50; Ashcroft, $56.85; Athalmer-Invermere, $42.52; Avola, $28.15; Barriere River, $28.15; Bella Coola United, $24.75; Bevan-Puntledge United, Carried forward $3,589,983.73 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 79 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 63. School Libraries—Continued. Brought forward $3,589,983.73 $13.16; Blue River Superior, $20.36; Bouchie Lake, $14.45; Brook- mere, $28.15; Burnaby, $150; Burns Lake, $50; Chase, $28.15; Chemainus, $18.37; City of Chilliwack, $50; Municipality of Chilliwack, $150; Chilliwack High School Area, $50; Chinook Cove, $31.89; Chu Chua, $28.15; Coal Creek, $34.75; Comox Consolidated, $49.19; Copper Mountain, $50; Coquitlam, $137.58; Courtenay, $50; Cowichan Lake, $50; Cranbrook, $50; Cranbrook Mills, $21.80; Crescent Lake, $12.38; Creston Valley United, $300; Crowsnest, $35.74; Croydon, $14.11; Cumberland, $36.93; Dawson Creek, $40.89; Delta, $19.15; Deroche, $23.95; Dewdney, $68.68; Dome Creek, $15.50; Duncan, $100; Edgewater, $10.92; Edgewood, $10.28; Elk Prairie, $11.81; Enderby, $19.89; Fernie, $75; Field, $45.35; Fort George, $29.76; Fraser Flats, $21.08; Fraser Valley Union Library, $604.50; Fruitlands, $28.12; Fruitvale, $99.01; Galena Bay, $18.33; Gill, $24.60; Grand Forks, $50; Gravel Ferry, $13.54; Grindrod, $35.22; Howe Sound United, $33.81; Inverness Cannery, $23.74; loco, $50; Jordan River, $11.88; Kamloops, $28.15; Kaslo, $39.47; Kelowna, $75; Kent, $75; Keremeos, $50; Ladysmith, $50; Langley, $103.36; Lillooet, $32.99; Little Qualicum, $32.13; Lone Butte, $11.06; Loos, $10.81; Lumby, $46.24; Lytton, $50; Mabel Lake, $28.15; Maple Ridge, $150; Marysville, $34.75; Michel-Natal, $50; Midway, $28.15; McBride, $25.31; Nakusp, $16.35; Nanaimo, $300; Nanaimo- Ladysmith United, $125; Naramata, $11.98; Nelson, $200; Newgate, $34.75; North Bend, $75.67; North Sooke, $24.23; North Vancouver, $125; Oak Bay, $75; Okanagan Centre, $11.54; Okanagan United, $72.38; Okanagan Union Library, $600; Parksville, $26.05; Peace River, $55.59; Peachland, $21.31; Pemberton Range, $10.07; Pitt Meadows, $26.95; Port Alberni, $100; Port Clements, $21.63; Port Hardy, $24.55; Port Moody, $48.34; Port McNeill, $11.62; Prairie- dale, $22.88; Prince George, $180.98; Prince Rupert, $96.25; Pritch- ard, $24.81; Procter, $34.75; Redonda Bay, $15.49; Richmond, $129.06; Rolla, $12.07; Rossland, $75; Rutland, $50; Saanich, $145.03; City of Salmon Arm, $86.09; Municipality of Salmon Arm, $61.61; Salmon River, $10.80; Shaw Creek, $13.43; Simpson, $24.16; Skidegate Inlet United, $27.22; Smithers, $50; Sorrento, $10.07; South Fort George, $32.70; Southern Okanagan United, $204.54; Squamish, $30.36; Strathnaver, $13.27; Stillwater United, $25.21; Summerland, $50; Sylvan Glade, $18.46; Terrace, $35.83; Tofino, $46.39; Trail, $150; Vancouver, $300; Vancouver Island Union Library, $450; Vernon, $75; Victoria, $150; Westbank, $13.59; West Vancouver, $100; Westbridge, $13.62; Wilmer, $16.19; Winfield, $23.91; Yount, $100; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $246.75. $9,527.03 Total expenditure, School Libraries . 9,527.03 Vote 64. Summer School and Teacher-training for Special Certificates. L. Acres, $75; American Book Co., $48.70; D. Appleton-Century Co., $42.62; A.T.A. Magazine, $10; Ault & Wiborg Co., Ltd., $10.50; Bedford Fine Leathers, $34.52; I. Bostwick, $350; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $133.55; M. Bruce, $50; C. Cameron, $900; C.P.R. Co., $89.51; Clarke, Irwin & Co., Ltd., $157.59; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $34.36; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $78.31; C. B. Conway, $350; C B. Conway, expenses, $160.21; C. B. Conway, sundry accounts, $210.05; W. Copeland, $125; Copp-Clark Co., Ltd., $351.36; J. M. Ewing, $358.50; F. T. Fairey, $75; C. Fischer, $28.93; Fletcher Bros. (Victoria), Ltd., $95.22; J. G. Fraser, Ltd., $49.95; W. J. Gage & Co., Ltd., $52.06; Ginn & Co., $142.99; E. Hatton, $254.36; A. Hazeldine Printing Co., $25; G. M. Hendry Co., Ltd., $66.32; R. Heywood, $259; B. Hinton, $250; Houghton-Mifflin Co., $111.10; M. James, $264.65; H. P. Johns, $250; M. Johnson, $200; E. Johnston, Carried forward $3,599,510.76 PROVINCIAL LIBRARY EE 80 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 64. Summer School and Teacher-training for Special Certificates—Continued. Brought forward $3,599,510.76 $233.50; King Bros., $227.05; King's Printer, $1,164.45; R. Kipling, $75; B. L. Kurtch, $358.50; W. Lanning, $358.50; R. D. Law, $500; E. Lee, $383.50; G. W. Lidster, $100; Macmillan Co. of Canada, Ltd., $163.21; G. Melvin, $250; H. Michaelson, $350; Music Educators' National Conference, $54.39; McGraw-Hill Book Co., $22.69; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $54.03; National Committee for Mental Hygiene, $11.10; National Council of Y.M.CA.'s of Canada, $22.40; National Education Association of the United States, $34.69; W. W. Norton & Co., $22.41; Paint Supply Co., Ltd., $19.80; J. F. Parkes, $358.50; M. Peck, $358.50; Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons (Canada), Ltd., $72.52; M. Pottinger, $50; Prentice-Hall, $163.91: T. Presser Co., $61.17; Provincial Elementary Teachers' Association, $14.78; J. E. Ridley, $17.28; J. H. Ross, $75; A. E. Russell, $250; St. John Ambulance Association, $15; Science Research Associates, $12.60; C. H. Scott, $275; M. Shaffer, $185; Shawnigan Lumber Yards, Ltd., $14.05; A. G. Smith, $250; D. Spencer, Ltd., $137.96; Standard Furniture Co., $45.36; M. Stearns, $135; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $54.75; Teachers' College, Columbia University, $49.11; telegrams and telephones, $105.62; Text-book Branch, $146.39; B. L. Thompson, $335; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $37.10; Underwood Elliott Fisher, Ltd., $12.50; University Book Store, $12.52; University of British Columbia, $29.04; University of Toronto, $17.51; Utilitoys, Ltd., $22.90; Vancouver School Board, $86.05; Victoria School Board, $1,127.67; L. Wall, $425; Waterloo Music Co., $82.96; H. J. Wells Lumber Co., Ltd., $14.39; Western Feed Co., $32; Western Music Co., $23.85; G. Whitaker, $358.50; J. White, $250; T. F. C. Wickett, $50; A. Wishart, $250; K. B. Woodward, $358.50; World Book Co., $147.07; S. J. Wright, $75; Vote 50 (a), $10.80; pay-lists, transportation, $1,246.35; pay- lists, clerks, instructors, stenographers, etc., $1,529.25; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $246.40 $19,727.44 Less fees $1,487.00 Less sale of books 1,809.95 3,296.95 Total, Vote 64 1 16,430.49 Vote 65. Official Trustee, Community School Districts. Salaries ($2,400) : Official Trustee—W. R. Dunwoody $2,400 00 Expenses ($916.73) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $6.90; telephone, $11.71 18.61 Travelling Expenses, etc.—W. R. Dunwoody 898.12 $3,316.73 Less half salary and expenses paid by school districts 1,658.37 Total expenditure, Community School Districts 1,658.36 Vote 66. Board of Reference. G. A. Grant, $47.15; E. H. Lock, $43; C. Martin, $202.12 $292.27 Total expenditure, Board of Reference 292 27 Carried forward $3,617,891.88 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 81 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Brought forward $3,617,891.88 Vote 67. Adult Education. (a.) Extension and Adult Education and Education of the Unemployed (in Co-operation with the University of British Columbia, B.C. Teachers' Federation, and other Agencies). Salaries ($16,839.54) : Instructors, Examiners, Stenographers, etc. — Pay- lists $16,839.54 Expenses ($6,108.38) : Office Supplies, etc.—Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $125.74; Diggon-Hibben, Ltd., $20; D. Gestetner (Canada), Ltd., $183.19; King's Printer, $3,678.77; Receiver-General of Canada, $16.80; Remington- Rand, Ltd., $60; Superintendent of Documents, $16.65; telegrams, telephones, and postage, $390.18; Vote 50 (6), $218.73; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $24.32 4,734.38 Travelling Expenses, etc.—W. Snape 39.40 Drama: Salaries: Director—L. Bullock-Webster, $1,800 Stenographers—A. F. Adamson, $900; E. C. Beeston, $128.21; L. D. Blaney, $685.10 Temporary assistance, $317.50 Expenses: B.C. Teacher, $10; L. Bullock-Webster, $668.40; Empress Hotel, $20; H. L. Hooper, $39; G. A. Kevan, $44.45; King's Printer, $1,511.20; Mitchell & Duncan, Ltd., $24.30; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $19.07; " Plays," $19.98; P. Smith, $67.85; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $15.50; telegrams and telephones, $16.52; Textbook Branch, $209.89; Theatre Production Service, $88.72; Western Canada Theatre Conference, $12.50; Western Wholesale Drug Co., Ltd., $25; pay-lists, assistance to Drama Clubs, $72.45; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $61.83 $6,757.47 Less sundry refunds 7.35 6,750.12 Rents 1,634.28 Grants—Canadian Association for Adult Education, $500; Frontier College, $400; Vancouver Folk Festival, $100; Workers' Educational Association of Canada, $300 1,300.00 Incidentals—R. F. Bovey, $242.04; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $144.54; Crossman Machinery Co., Ltd., $51; Edwards, McNair & Russell, $32.50; Electric Power Equipment Co., Ltd., $33.60; D. Hall Sign Co., Ltd., $10; Harris Calorific Sales Co., $25.07; Holden Co., Ltd., $33.12; Hopps Sign Co., Ltd., $33.60; Hudson's Bay Co., $13.25; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $17.20; Longley Electric Co., Ltd., $29; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $51.15; Marks Bros., $362.26; Mott Electric Co., Ltd., $98; Paragon Supplies, Ltd., $22.26; Robinson Electric Co., Ltd., $198.77; Scott-Foster & Co., $29.16; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $58.19; Victoria Carried forward $31,297.72 $3,617,891.88 EE 82 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 67. Adult Education—Continued. (a.) Extension and Adult Education and Education of the Unemployed (in Co-operation with the University of British Columbia, B.C. Teachers' Federation, and other Agencies)—Continued. Brought forward $31,297.72 $3,617,891.88 Expenses—Continued. \ Incidentals—Continued. School Board, $65.12; K. H. White & Co., $22.93; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $77.44 1,650.20 $32,947.92 Less received from Dominion Government re Instructors' salaries.— $2,700.00 Less sundry refunds 8,091.86 10,791.86 Total, Vote 67 (fl) $22,156.06 (6.) Recreation and Physical Education for Youths over School Age. Salaries ($9,848.65) : Instructors, Stenographers, etc $9,848.65 Expenses ($16,649.87) : Office Supplies, etc.—Central Stenographers, $15; D. Gestetner (Canada), Ltd., $43.60; Keefer Steam Laundry, $27.61; King's Printer, $544; Remington- Rand, Ltd., $27.80; Sterling Laundry, Ltd., $26.18; telegrams and telephones, $446.09; Vancouver Daily Province, $12; L. H. Wilkinson Typewriter Service, $17.50; Willson Stationery Co., Ltd., $71.30; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $25.20- 1,256.28 Travelling Expenses, etc.—Sundry employees, $759.76. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Anderson's Tire Shop, $145.86; Ashdown's Service Station, $299.05; Roy Howard, Ltd., $1,404.09; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $84.60; National Motor Co., Ltd., $107.68; Victory Motors, $402.10; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $11.58 3,214.72 Rents—Alert Bay Parish Hall, $12.50; A.O.F. Hall (Vancouver), Ltd., $144; Athletic Park Association, $2,900; Capilano Community Club, $16; Crystal Garden, $430; Dontenwill Club, $120; Edmonds Community Hall, $24; Goblin Coffee Shop, $45; J. Goss Studio Theatre, $10; Grand View United Church Gymnasium, $97.50; Hastings No. 29 Temple, Ltd., $60; Jubilee Labor Hall, $91; Kelowna Boy Scouts Association, $80; Kingsway Badminton Hall, $100; Labour Progressive Party, $160; Little Mountain Lodge No. 60, I.O.O.F., $90; Lochdale Community Club Hall, $46; Lynn Valley Legion Hall, $8.75; Maple Hall, $16; W. A. McDonald, $96.24; A. W. McLeod, Ltd., $32; New Westminster School Board, $105; City of North Vancouver, $96; North Vancouver Elks Club, $75; Oak Bay Hall, $32; D. R. Plant, $258; Provincial Normal School, Vancouver, $150; Ryerson A.O.T.S. Club, $100; St. Augustine's Parish Hall, $72; St. Clement's W.A. Hall, $20; St. John Hall, $47; St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, $69; St. Peter's Hall, $190; South Hill C.C.F. Club, $80; Trapp Technical School, $20; Vancouver School Board, $1,009.70; Victoria Drive Community Association, $62; Windermere Community Hall, $62.50 7,027.19 Carried forward $21,346.84 $22,156.06 $3,617,891.88 EXPENDITURES, 1ST APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 83 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 67. Adult Education—Continued. (6.) Recreation and Physical Education for Youths over School Age—Continued. Brought forward.. $21,346.84 $22,156.06 $3,617,891.88 Expenses—Continued. Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $865.66; B.C. Fir & Cedar Lumber Co., Ltd., $240; Diether's, Ltd., $91.50; Honest Value Coal & Wood, $45; Pioneer Heating Expert, $35; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $10.22 Displays—Amusement Tax, $55.07; A. Burkholder, $13.50; Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, $12; Dubbel-Wear Uniforms, Ltd., $60; Eastman's, Ltd., $37; General Printers, $32; Hilton & Webster, $34; McLellan & McCarter, Ltd., $12.70; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $39.62; J. W. R. McLeod, $35; O. Olson, $114; J. Pratt, $23.60; Radio Service Engineers, $56; The Review, $10; G. Sparling, $1,076.79; L. R. Spray, $19.50; Theatre Equipment Supply, $60; S. Thomson, $35; Vancouver Daily Province, $11.76; H. J. Wells Lumber Co., Ltd., $33.62; Wrigley Printing Co., Ltd., $32; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $42.36 Publicity, etc.—Capital News, $35; Cleland-Kent Engraving Co., Ltd., $10; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $13.44; T. A. Crack, $13; Federationist, $12; General Printers, $30; Highland Echo, $10; North Shore Press, $10; The Review, $95; Ribelin Photo Studio, $12.50; Stry, $14.90; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $23.52; Valley Photo Service, $27; Vancouver Daily Province, $36.40; Vancouver News-Herald, $37.92; Vancouver Sun, $60.20; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $95.52 Incidentals—A. E. Austin & Co., Ltd., $50; B.C Broadcasting System, Ltd., $10; B.C. Football Association Commission, $45; B.C. Mainland Cricket League, $65; C.P.R. Co., $32.17; Central Stenographers, $14; H. Cocroft, $50; R. S. Day & Son Ltd., $100; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $39.88 General Paint Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $63.12 Ireland & Allan, Ltd., $32.55; J. W. Kelly Piano Co., Ltd., $14.50; W. K. Labron, $14.60; Lions Gate Cartage Co., $32.70; Mackay Smith, Blair & Co., Ltd., $25.38; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $63.87; petty cash, $654.88; Pitman Business College, Ltd., $31; J. M. Richardson, $30.75; Vancouver Cagette Basketball League, $11.40; Vancouver and District Football League, $20; Vancouver and District Junior and Juvenile Football Association, $27.80; Vancouver District and Lower Mainland Women's Grass Hockey Association, $12; W. Wilcox, $15.22; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $26.56 Less sundry refunds. 1,287.38 1,845.52 536.40 1,482.38 $26,498.52 5,802.82 Total, Vote 67 (6) 20,695.70 Total, Vote 67 42,851.76 Carried forward — $3,660,743.64 EE 84 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. Vote 68. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Brought forward School Radio Broadcasts. Salaries $2,070) : Director—K. Caple Stenographer—A. Till Less paid by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation . Expenses ($5,719.54) : Miscellaneous—Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, $494.83; K. P. Caple, $677.55; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $28.50; A. S. Grigsby, $12; C. Harris, $31.35; J. W. Kelly Piano Co., Ltd., $78.70; King's Printer, $702.05; J. B. Litch, $86.75; Manitoba Department of Education, $86.66; National Gallery of Canada, $12; Okanagan Broadcasters, Ltd., $20; pay-lists, artists, etc., $3,452; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $37.15 $3,660,743.64 $2,500.00 820.00 $3,320.00 1,250.00 $2,070.00 5,719.54 Less refunds from various Provinces . $7,789.54 385.82 Total expenditure, School Radio Broadcasts 7,403.72 Vote 69. Curriculum Revision and Educational Supervision, etc. Salaries ($9,200.32) : Chief Inspector of Schools—H. B. King $5,000.00 Research Assistant—M. A. MacKay .. 2,400.00 Stenographers—C. E. Wilson, $960; N. L. Young, $810 1,770.00 Temporary Assistance—J. Grant 30.32 Expenses ($9,792.85) : Travelling Expenses, etc.—R. Hammond, $11.85; M. D. James, $30.10; H. B. King, $1,723.63; M. A. MacKay, $23.65; O. J. Thomas, $102; V. Turner, $6.79.- Supplies, Books, Curriculum Revision, etc.—C.P.R. Co., $40.48; King Bros., $10.19; King's Printer, $890.61; New York University Film Library, $23.41; postage, $115; I. E. Schatzmann, $445; Switzer Bros., Ltd., $54.95; telegrams and telephones, $47.65; Text-book Branch, $879.44; Underwood Elliott Fisher, Ltd., $55; University of Toronto, $10; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $31.16 Division of Tests and Measurements—The Bookstore, $69.50; California Test Bureau, $628.56; CN. Railways, $19.74; C.P.R. Co., $150.37; Co-operative Test Service, $213.72; Educational Test Bureau, $888.97; E. & N. Railway Co., $30.97; J. K. Gill Co., $107.67; J. W. Graham & Co., $972.44; C. A. Gregory Co., $47.92; Houghton-Mifflin Co., $720.82; King Bros., $30.45; King's Printer, $221.80; postage, $85; Psychological Corporation, $18.81; Public School Publishing Co., $77.09; Science Research Associates, $21.50; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $29.50; Teachers' College, Columbia University, $561.18; University of Toronto, $347.01; Vancouver School Board, $33.54; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $15.38 Less sundry refunds. $9,200.32 1,898.02 2,602.89 5,291.94 $18,993.17 5,660.58 Total expenditure, Curriculum Revision and Educational Supervision, etc. ^ . 13,332.59 Carried forward $3,681,479.95 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 85 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Brought forward $3,681,479.95 Vote 70. Libraries. __________ (a.) Provincial Library. Salaries ($12,875) : Librarian and Superintendent, " Public Libraries Act "—C. K. Morison $2,700.00 Assistant Librarian—M. Holmes 1,980.00 Cataloguer—G. Wilson 1,500.00 Reference Clerk—C. McNamee 1,080.00 Clerk—J. M. Thompson 855.00 Stenographers—G. Dean, $900; M. Grattan, $960 ___ 1,860.00 Junior Clerk—T. Hawkins 660.00 Attendant—F. Kemp 1,380.00 Temporary Assistance—C. Ellis 860.00 $12,875.00 Expenses ($7,894.10) : Supplies, Books, Binding, Periodicals, etc.— E. G. Allen & Son, Ltd., $198.11; American Library Association, $37.19; N. W. Ayer& Son, $39.96; Baker & Taylor Co., $225.41; B.C. Journal of Commerce, Ltd., $12; British Museum, $12.12; Burroughs & Co., Ltd., $37.10; Butterworth & Co. (Canada), Ltd., $14.50; Canada Law Book Co., Ltd., $43.06; C.P.R. Co., $28.79; J. S. Canner & Co., $37.49; Carswell Co., Ltd., $58.55; Citizens' Research Institute of Canada, $10; A. H. Clark Co., $53.31; W. Collins Sons & Co., Canada, Ltd., $26.46; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $48; R. DeBoo, Ltd., $73.50; Dodd, Mead & Co. (Canada), Ltd., $14.95; Edwards Bros., $377.40; Europa Service, $18.44; Family Welfare Association of America, $10.22; F. W. Faxon Co., $18.73; J. Forsyth, $13.25; Fortune, $11.10; Grand Forks Gazette, $12.50; Imperial News Co., $529.23; International News Co., $18.87; I.O.D.E. War Convener, $19.25; International Labour Office, $27.50; Iron & Steel Institute, $14.08; King's Printer, $3,013.73; Library of Congress, $71.36; Longmans, Green & Co., $14.85; Macmillan Co. of Canada, Ltd., $87.57; Moody's Investors Service, $39.96; Museum of Modern Art, $10.70; Musson Book Co., Ltd., $30.67; McAinsh & Co., Ltd., $11; McClelland & Stewart, Ltd., $90.26; G. J. McLeod, Ltd., $12.98; New York Times Index, $17.55; Oxford University Press, $57.72; petty cash, $52.11; Public Works Department, $24.82; Receiver-General of Canada, $21.40; Ryerson Press, $111.98; Salvage Corps, $15.50; Sanford Evans Statistical Service, $55; S. J. R. Saunders, $45.32; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $20.88; Sun Directories, Ltd., $129; Superintendent of Documents, $55.50; telegrams and telephones, $34.06; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $48; Times Publishing Co., Ltd., $57.51; University of Chicago Press, $162.82; University of Toronto Press, $18.25; Vancouver Daily Province, $39.40; Vancouver News-Herald, $16.30; Vancouver Public Library, $350; Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $142.83; S. Weiss, $12.49; H. W. Wilson Co., $262.56; Wrig- ley Publications, Ltd., $20; Zoological Society of London, $36.88; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $543.57 7,775.60 Carried forward.... $20,650.60 $3,681,479.95 EE 86 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 70. Libraries—Continued. (a.) Provincial Library—Continued. Brought forward $20,650.60 $3,681,479.95 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc.—M. Holmes, $29.35; C. K. Morison, $80.35; G. Wilson, $8.80 Less sundry refunds . Total, Vote 70 (a) ...... 118.50 $20,769.10 212.91 $20,556.19 (b.) Public Library Commission. Salaries ($11,756.85) : Assistants—D. Bell, $348.83; H. A. Bishop, $24.19; D. Crighton, $1,080; K. Fenner, $1,058.05; T. Golding, $372.99; M. Hinks, $1,170; I. Hoggan, $1,026.67; P. G. Klipper, $65; C. Rothwell, $420; J. Sargent, $1,990 $7,555.73 Extension Librarian—H. J. Arneson (nee Garratt) 1,500.00 Cataloguer—M. Strachan 1,190.00 Stenographer—A. Ryall 840.00 Junior Clerks—P. C. Alder, $516.29; B. J. Coates, $135.48; N. Davies, $19.35.. 671.12 Expenses ($17,394.59): . Office Supplies, etc.—Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd., $21.40; King's Printer, $1,204.64; petty cash, $92.26; Victoria Box & Paper, Ltd., $38.65; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $14.88 Books and Periodicals—T. Allen, Ltd., $338.39; American Library Association, $20.54; Baker&Taylor Co., $251.08; Blue Ribbon Books (Canada), Ltd., $295.51; Cassell & Co., Ltd., $18.85; Clarke, Irwin & Co., Ltd., $11.48; W. Collins Sons & Co., Canada, Ltd., $136.16; J. M. Dent & Sons (Canada), Ltd., $33.40; Dodd, Mead & Co. (Canada), Ltd., $140.72; W. J. Gage & Co., Ltd., $15.79; General Publishing Co., Ltd., $14.24; H. R. Huntting- Co., $686.70; J. Kerr, $15.25; Longmans, Green & Co., $1,050.22; Macmillan Co. of Canada, Ltd., $1,069.53; Marionette Library, $35.10; Musson Book Co., Ltd., $242.44; McClelland & Stewart, Ltd., $687.19; A. C McClurg & Co., $360.71; McLean Merchandise Sales, $66.92; G. J. McLeod, Ltd., $452.81; National Geographical Society, $10; T. Nelson & Sons, Ltd., $328.06; Oak Bay Library & Book Shop, $43; Oxford University Press, $222.26; Renouf Publishing Co., $10.05; Ryerson Press, $1,047.83; S. J. R. Saunders, $597.46; Smithers & Bonellie, $147.78; Superintendent of Documents, $27.75; Teachers' College, Columbia University, $14.43; Vancouver Public Library, $31.55; H. W. Wilson Co., $47.17; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $114.14 Extension Services—T. Allen, Ltd., $36.28; American News Co., Ltd., $2,761.65; Baker & Taylor Co., $341.23; W. Collins Sons & Co., Canada, Ltd., $15.49; J. M. Dent & Sons (Canada), Ltd., $11.01; Dodd, Mead & Co. (Canada), Ltd., $20.54; Fraser Valley Union Library District, $55; W. J. Gage & Co., Ltd., $79.50; Imperial News Co., $277.14; $11,756.85 1,371.83 8,584.51 Carried forward '. $21,713.19 $20,556.19 ,681,479.95 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 87 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 70. Libraries—Continued. (b.) Public Library Commission—Continued. Brought forward $21,713.19 $20,556.19 $3,681,479.95 Expenses—Continued. Extension Services—Continued. Longmans, Green & Co., $43.41; Macmillan Co. of Canada, Ltd., $137.88; Musson Book Co., Ltd., $63.80; McClelland & Stewart, Ltd., $160.35; G. J. McLeod, Ltd., $159.79; Oxford University Press, $45.35; Ryerson Press, $152.94; S. J. R. Saunders, $106.39; Smithers & Bonellie, $109.60; J. C. Winston Co., $13.42; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.79 4,599.56 Freight and Express—CN. Railways, $195.50; C.P.R. Co., $232.24; T. E. Crozier, $42.25; Dowell's Pacific Transfer Co., Ltd., $121.27; E. & N. Railway Co., $172.60; Island Freight Service, Ltd., $26; Saanich Freight Service, 50 cents; J. Sargent, $212.74; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $253.75; Vancouver Barge Transportation, Ltd., $151.49 1,408.34 Travelling Expenses, etc.—K. M. Fenner, $60; W. K. Lamb, $20.10; H. N. Lidster, $118.30; C. K. Mori- son, $272.19; J. Ridington, $19.65; E. S. Robinson, $33.40; J. Sargent, $65.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $18.50 607.64 Incidentals and Contingencies—American Library Association, $10; T.E. Crozier, $64.25; Northern Hardware & Furniture Co., Ltd., $15.50; petty cash, $45.63; Prince George Construction Co., Ltd., $15.50; Public Works Department, $72.38; telegrams and telephones, $33.67; Vancouver Public Library, $119; M. C. Wiggins, $100; pay-lists, janitors, etc., $321.26; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $25.52 822.71 $29,151.44 Less refund, freight, lost books, etc. 802.70 Total, Vote 70 (6) 28,348.74 Total, Vote 70 48,904.93 Vote 71. Provincial Archives. Salaries ($5,903.84) : Acting Provincial Archivist—M. Wolfenden $2,100.00 Reference Clerk—I. Mitchell 1,440.00 Assistants—M. Cree, $1,380; G. M. Fay, $983.84 2,363.84 $5,903.84 Expenses ($3,123.27) : Supplies, Books, Binding, Printing, etc.—American Historical Association, $11.10; American Library Association, $11.10; American Neptune, $11.10; J. J. Augustin, $41.59; Champlain Society, $10; A. H. Clark Co., $69.36; Edwards Bros, $177.60; Hakluyt Society, $18.77; Jaques Cattell Press, $11.44; King's Printer, $2,129.30; Lands Department, $37.60; Library of Congress, $55.50; M. L. MacLeod, $100; A. H. O'Brien, $10.19; Oxford University Press, $16.76; E. M. Taylor, $70; University of California, $18.17; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $142.68 2,942.26 Upkeep of Helmcken House—R. A. Webster $300.00 Less collections 182.65 117.35 Carried forward . $8,963.45 $3,730,384.88 EE 88 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 71. Provincial Archives—Continued. Brought forward $8,963.45 $3,730,384.88 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc.—W. K. Lamb, $15.70; M. Wolfenden, $32.61; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $15.35 63.66 $9,027.11 Less refunds 1,044.03 Total expenditure, Provincial Archives 7,983.08 Vote 72. Provincial Museum. Salaries ($8,845.40) : Director—G. C. Carl $2,700.00 Botanists—G. A. Hardy 1,500.00 Assistant Preparator (Artist)—L. C. Sweeney 1,080.00 Laboratory Assistant and Attendant—F. L. Beebe. 1,227.90 Attendants—C. D. Bury, $57.50; H. H. Pegler, $1,260 1,317.50 Clerk-Stenographer—M. Crummy 1,020.00 $8,845.40 Expenses ($2,831.25) : Office Supplies, etc.—H. Burt, $135.01; King's Printer, $1,457.64; Text-book Branch, $45.99; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $106.24 1,744.88 Incidentals and Contingencies—J. H. Allan, $20; " Artcards " Co., $23; B.C Drugs, Ltd., $76.97; C. D. Bury, $16; C.P.R. Co., $30.70; G. C. Carl, $49.53; Cave & Co., Ltd., $93.72; E. Cro- teau, $25; Cunningham Drug Stores, Ltd., $48.50; Empress Garage, $54.88; G. A. Hardy, $13.80; Institutional Cinema Service, $29.08; Kennedy Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $15; J. P. Mulvihill, $11; G. Murray, $15; J. M. McAllister, $15, J. H. Norman, $25; H. H. Pegler, $144.85; petty cash, $88.03; C. H. Smith & Co., $13.30; Text-book Branch, $20.40; Victoria Photo Supply, Ltd., $33.84; J. Ward, $73.70; M. Weekes, $25; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $125.07 1,086.37 $11,676.65 Less sale of publications, etc 273.20 Total expenditure, Provincial Museum 11,403.45 Vote 73. Incidentals and Contingencies. Abbotsford, Sumas, and Matsqui News, $50.29; Advertiser Press, $44.94; Agassiz-Harrison Advance, $35.28; Angler&Hunter, $48.30; Armstrong Advertiser, $39.59; Arrow Lakes News, $39.59; Ashcroft Journal, $44.94; Bridge River-Lillooet News, $41.16; B.C. Financial Times, $25; B.C. Parent-Teacher Federation, $250; B.C School Trustees Association, $562.99; Burnaby Advertiser, $15; H. L. Campbell, $12.55; Canada and Newfoundland Association, $300; Cariboo Observer, $31.08; Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd., $66.34; Chilliwack Progress, $52.43; Comox Argus Co., Ltd., $44.94; Comox District Free Press, $52.43; Coquitlam Herald, $43.33; Country Life in B.C., $123.48; Cowichan Leader, $52.43; Cranbrook Courier, $44.94; Creston Review, $44.94; Empress Hotel, $19.83; Enderby Commoner, $37.45; Federationist, $22.50; Fernie Free Press, $31.08; Financial News Publishing Co., Ltd., $105.21; Fraser Valley Record, $31.08; Game Trails in Canada, $61.60; The Gazette, $52.43; Golden Star Publishing Co., $34.24; Grand Forks Gazette, $44.94; T. W. Hall, $50; Howe Sound News, $35.28; Interior News, $44.94; Kamloops Sentinel, Ltd., $59.92; Kelowna Courier, Ltd., $52.43; Kimberley News, $35.28; King's Printer, $129.29; Kootenaian, Carried forward $3,749,771.41 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 89 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Vote 73. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. Brought forward $3,749,771.41 $37.45; Ladysmith Chronicle, $39.59; Langley Advance, $44.94; Marpole-Richmond Review, $52.43; Merritt Herald, $44.94; Sir Ernest MacMillan Fine Arts Clubs, $75; Nechako Chronicle, $44.94; News-Courier, $17.50; North Shore Press, $15.50; Oliver Chronicle & Osoyoos Observer, $39.59; Omineca Herald & Terrace News, $44.94; The Optimist, $44.94; Peace River Block News, $20.16; Penticton Herald, $65.80; Port Moody Advance, $50.29; Powell River News, $35.28; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $50.29; The Review, $17.50; Rossland Miner, Ltd., $40.18; Saanich Peninsula & Gulf Islands Review, $35.28; Salmon Arm Observer, $44.94; Semiahnoo Sun, $31.08; Silver Standard Printery, $39.59; Standard Publishing Co., Ltd., $75; Star P. & P. Co., $32.76; Stewart- Lovick, Ltd., $18.46; Surrey Leader, $44.94; The Tribune, $44.94; Vancouver Art Gallery, $1,000; Vernon News, Ltd., $47.04; West Coast Advocate, $52.43; Western Canada Mining News, $35; Western Fisheries, $80; Whitehorse Star, $60.99; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $429.88; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $20.50 Total expenditure, Incidentals and Contingencies Vote 74. University of British Columbia. (a.) General Grant (6.) Teacher-training Course (d.) Interest on Cost of Stadium and Athletic Centre.. (e.) Home Economics (/.) Spanish (g.) War-risk Insurance Total, Vote 74 Vote 75. Special Grant to Victoria College. City of Victoria Vote 76. Grant Fairbridge Farm School. $5,787.56 5,787.56 $442,837.95 12,000.00 810.00 15,000.00 3,000.00 4,332.00 477,979.95 5,000.00 12,500.00 Statutory. "Public Schools Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Chap. 253, Sec. IH (1). Advances re assessed school taxes $1,018,446.70 Less revenue, rural district school taxes 1,018,436.70 10.00 " Abbotsford School District Act Amendment Act, 1936," Sec. 5 (U). Official Trustee 5,382.23 Post-war Rehabilitation Council. Salaries ($3,850.89) : Acting Secretary—J. T. Gawthrop Stenographer—M. L. Kennedy Temporary Assistance—L. E. Bard, $18.06; G. Cox, $87; J. Gray, $61.33; L. I. Holland, $57; M. M. Mclntyre, $27.50...... M. $2,700.00 900.00 250.89 Carried forward $3,850.89 $4,256,431.15 EE 90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Statutory—Continued. Post-war Rehabilitation Council—Continued. Brought forward $3,850.89 $4,256,431.15 Expenses ($2,460.32) : Miscellaneous—W. A. C. Bennett, $99.90; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $20.40; J. T. Gawthrop, $438.79; N. Hodges, $65.20; Hotel Vancouver, $10.40; E. T. Kenney, $150.50; King's Printer, $804.58; C. G. MacNeil, $64.20; National Planning Association, $18.54; J. A. Paton, $198.90; Hon. H. G. Perry, $88.30; postage, $18; Prince Rupert Daily News, $12; Receiver-General of Canada, $11.40; T. J. Rolston, $65.20; D. G. Steeves, $45.20; W. T. Straith, $30; telegrams and telephones, $50.96; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $24; Vancouver &■ District Co-op. Council, $16.47; H. E. Winch, $181.90; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $45.48 2,460.32 $6,311.21 Less sale of copies of Interim Report and Appendix 50.00 6,261.21 " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. Cost-of-living bonus 23,683.97 Total expenditure, Department of Education $4,286,376.33 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE. Vote 77. Minister's Office. Salaries ($1,364.03) : Secretary— C. Chrow $1,320.00 Stenographer—M. Husband 44.03 $1,364.03 Expenses ($1,845.34): Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $21.25; J. V. Fisher, $22.30; King's Printer, $289.05; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $164.04; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $24; Vancouver Sun, $18; Whaley-Eaton Service, $55; transferred from Vote 3, $475; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $46.70 1,155.34 Travelling Expenses, etc.—Hon. J. Hart (transferred from Vote 3) 690.00 Total expenditure, Minister's Office $3,209.37 Vote 78. General Office. Salaries ($35,941.30) : Deputy Minister of Finance—H. N. Wright $5,240.00 Assistant Deputy Minister of Finance—J. V. Fisher 5,000.00 Comptroller of Expenditure—C. B. Peterson 4,800.00 Chief Clerk and Securities Clerk—E. P. Gillespie 3,180.00 Paymaster—A. V. Price 2,650.00 Senior Clerk—C W. Davies 2,400.00 Cashier—T. L. Clarke 1,920.00 Clerks—H. P. Holt, $1,620; F. P. Mitchell, $640; D. S. McMeekin, $1,500; L. F. Osborne, $1,500 5,260.00 Clerk-Stenographers—A. M. Finlayson, $1,560; F. M. Murkar, $1,020 2,580.00 Stenographers—I. M. Robbins, $900; J. Winsby, $900 .. 1,800 00 Junior Clerks—C. W. Martin, $754.84; J. Newman, $260; O. G. Springford, $54.52 1,069.36 Temporary Assistance—H. M. Marchant 41.94 Carried forward $35,941.30 $3,209.37 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 91 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 78. General Office—Continued. Brought forward $35,941.30 $3,209.37 Expenses ($2,022.43) : Office Supplies, etc.—Associated Screen News, Ltd., $36; Bulman Bros., $102.05; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Economist, $13.41; Gillespie, Hart & Co., Ltd., $155.31; King's Printer, $456.20; Provincial Board of Health, $30; Receiver-General of Canada, $19; telegrams and telephones, $279.36; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $48.20 1,163.53 Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. V. Fisher 383.75 Exchange on Collections—Canadian Bank of Commerce 475.15 Less refunds, exchange $5,992.38 Less registration fees 570.07 $37,963.73 6,562.45 Total expenditure, General Office 31,401.28 Vote 79. Probate and Succession Duties Branch. Salaries ($21,253.23): Inspector of Trust Companies and Assessor of Probate and Sue- . cession Duties—A. C. Campbell $4,500.00 Deputy Assessors and Collectors—R. W. Hartley, $2,200; A. D. Martin, $233.33 2,433.33 Auditor—W. S. Rowbottom 2,600.00 Clerk—A. McCloy 2,100.00 Cashier—A. K. Dixon 1,500.00 Clerk-Stenographers—E. K. Doherty, $1,020; M. B. Gower, $1,020 2,040.00 Stenographers—G. Beasley, $900; F. B. V. Christie, $941.94; N. C. Drury, $720; K. E. Jones, $397.42; D. A. Mclnnes, $805.18; R. R. Starck (nee Peden), $960 4,724.54 Junior Clerk—M. B. Ryall 130.00 Temporary Assistance—B. A. Eagles, $60.87; S. MacArthur, $433.75; J. M. Parsons, $12.42; T. D. Perkins, $469.68; W. P. Ross, $151.66; G. G. Thompson, $96.98 1,225.36 $21,253.23 Expenses ($4,585.77) : Office Supplies, etc.—F. L. Bott & Co., $30; Burroughs & Co., Ltd., $24; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $17.50; King's Printer, $1,024.73; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $17.80 1,154.03 Valuators and Expenses—A. Atherton, $27.50; W. Barraclough, $10; A. E. Berry, $25; A. C. Brooksbank, $50; P. R. Brown & Sons, Ltd., $35; G. Chataway, $25; W. H. Davies, $15; J. Dor- gan, $35; D. C. Gibbens, $180; G. F. Gyles, $450; M. Hassen, $45; E. E. Heath, $75; C. Heisterman, $15; J. Hodgson, $142.97; S. L. Hole, $10; H. Hope, $40; J. W. Irwin, $50; E. W. Ismay, $50; H. C. Macaulay, $150; T. O. Mackay, $55; L. R. Maddaford, $95; G. A. Martin, $325; G. Mouat, $50; J. J. Mc- Lellan, $75; T. McPherson, $15; J. Nicolls, $175; C W. O'Neill, $25; M. F. Palmer, $75; H. D. Patterson, $50; J. E. Reekie, $10; J. R. Reid, $100; S. Roberts, $25; J. K. Robertson, $25; Rudd, Mitchell & Co., $100; D. Sparling, $20; S. Spyer, $55; D. W. Strachan, $200; R. Watson, $10; F. E. Winslow, $125 __. 3,040.47 Travelling Expenses, etc.—A. C. Campbell, $235.10; A. McCloy, $72.77; W. S. Rowbottom, $83.40 391.27 $25,839.00 6,756.87 certificates of discharge $5,897.36 Less sale of Acts and forms 136.44 Less search fees 10.15 Less copies of affidavits 9.60 Less refund by Dominion Government re Valuators 703.32 Total expenditure, Probate and Succession Duties Branch 19,082.13 Carried forward .... $53,692.78 EE 92 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. i ~ " DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Brought forward . $53,692.78 Vote 80. Controlling and Audit Branch. General' Office. Salaries ($60,569.35) : Comptroller-General—J. A. Craig $7,500.00 Deputy Comptroller-General—J. Harvey 4,200.00 Accountant—S. D. McHaffie '.. 2,560.00 Secretary—K. R. Barlow 1,200.00 Auditor of Revenue— C. Norman 3,000.00 Senior Auditor—E. R. Rickinson 1,710.00 Travelling Auditors—R. K. Brownell, $532.25; D. P. Edwards, $1,800; A. H. Johnston, $1,800; J. J. MeCreadie, $1,920; W. L. Payne, $1,137.10; R. L. K. Poyntz, $20; S. W. Raven, $1,920; G. S. Scott, $1,800; H. P. Touzeau, $1,800; H. A. Woolison, $1,040 13,769.35 Auditor of Disbursements—H. A. Jesse 2,760.00 Chief Clerk—W. W. Anderson 2,520.00 Public Accounts Clerk—T. H. Mayne 2,240.00 Clerks—F. D. Morten, $1,800; R. D. McLachlan, $2,100; D. W. McPherson, $1,880; J. Neary, $1,500; G. N. Peel, $1,660; C. K. Senior, $1,620; R. J. C Smith, $1,500; A. B. Stewart, $1,440; C E. White, $1,800 15,300.00 Junior Clerk—A. Sherwin 780.00 Cheque-writers—J. E. Earl, $480; E. M. Swanson, $1,080; M. E. Taylor, $450 2,010.00 Clerk-Stenographer—K. C. Dunnett 1,020.00 $60,569.35 Expenses ($12,724.57) : Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Dominion Association of Chartered Accountants, $10; King's Printer, $1,537.37; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $77.46; Vancouver Daily Province, $18; pay-lists re Public Accounts, $356.36; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $15.47 2,066.66 Travelling Expenses, etc.—R. K. Brownell, $581.41; D. P. Edwards, $1,137.99; J. Harvey, $807.27; A. H. Johnston, $1,056.84; J. J. MeCreadie, $1,551.17; C. Norman, $584.27; W. L. Payne, $157.80; R. L. K. Poyntz, $16.90; S. W. Raven, $1,016.21; E. R. Rickinson, $723.19; G. S. Scott, $1,102.01; H. P. Touzeau, $1,564.89; H. L. Woolison, $357.96 10,657.91 Total expenditure, General Office $73,293.92 Purchasing Commission. Salaries ($28,271.03) : Secretary—F. H. Harrison $4,500.00 Senior Clerk—R. H. Speck 2,700.00 Buying Agent—W. R. Tait 1,350.00 Clerks—A. G. Beasley, $1,500; C. M. McGill, $566.67; C. G. Mcllmoyl, $1,350; C A. Pope, $1,925; D. A. Smith, $1,920 7,261.67 Inventory Clerk—D. W. Davies 1,680.00 Typewriter Mechanics—V. Cave, $1,600; F. A. White, $1,160 2,760.00 Clerk-Stenographer—G. B. Morash , 1,560.00 Stenographers—H. P. Baird, $240; J. M. Bishop, $810; A. L. Doheny, $19.36; J. E. O. French, $825; O. H. Griffiths, $675; A. L. Hortie, $375; C. M. Carried forward $21,811.67 $73,293.92 $53,692.78 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 93 service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Contin Vote 80. Controlling and Audit Branch—Contir Purchasing Commission—Continued. Brought forward S alar ies—Continued. Stenographers—Continued. Johnson, $890; V. E. Lewthwaite, $1,020; M. Lovell, $815; P. M. Robertson, $790 Expenses ($5,711.89) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $1,206.80; postage, $30.71; Purchasing Agents' Association, $20; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $27.83 Advertising for Tenders, etc.—B.C. Journal of Commerce, Ltd., $12.40; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $19.26; Columbian Co., Ltd., $16.08; F. W. Crouch, $20; King's Printer, $581.75; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $19.08; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $20.61; Vancouver Daily Province, $28.08; Vancouver News-Herald, $13.89; Vancouver Sun, $25; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $16.54 led. ued. $21,811.67 $73,293.92 $53,692.78 6,459.36 $28,271.03 1,337.34 772.69 604.46 2,998.14 99.26 Travelling Expenses, etc.—V. Cave, $517.73; D. W. Davies, $933.32; F. H. Harrison, $42.80; O. D. McBride, $2.05; C B. Peterson, $99.78; D. A. Smith, $201.37; W. R. Tait, $344.24; F. A. White, $77.15; Department of Education, $550; Medical Building Garage, $229.70 Miscellaneous—Macdonald & Macdonald, $75; J. E. Painter's Sons, $24.26 „ . . Total expenditure, Purchasing Commission 34,082.92 Total expenditure, Vote 80 107,376.84 Vote 81. Taxation Branch. (a.) Real Property, Amusements, Gasoline, Fuel-o Salaries ($31,499.53) : Surveyor of Taxes—T. Cole — . I Taxes, etc. $4,100.00 2,800.00 2,400.00 2,260.00 1,740.00 5,502.90 2,640.00 900.00 600.00 126.64 173.99 8,256.00 Chief Clerk—J. T. Clark Clerk in Charge, Amusements Tax—H. S. Flett Status Clerk and Surveyor—N. Lowden Clerk and Inspector—F. Mellor Clerks—W. E. Adams, $375; J. A. M. Beere, $1,660; J. N. Givens, $1,540; S. Henson, $125; F. Murphy, $1,440; F. N. J. White, $362.90 Clerk-Stenographers—A. E. George, $1,320; A. E. White, $1,320 . Stenographer—V. A. Parfitt Junior Clerk—G. D. Draper Key-punch Operator—G. J. Stokes . Temporary Stenographers—J. E. Earl, $61.33; B. Gurney, $112.66 —.. Expenses ($21,942.57) : Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; King's Printer, $5,621.74; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $69.87; Vote 153, $256.85; Vote 178, $43.60; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $18.24 Carried forward $31,499.53 6,062.30 $37,561.83 $161,069.62 EE 94 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. service. Expended. Vote 81. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Taxation Branch—Continued. (a.) Real Property, Amusements, Gasoline, Fuel-oil Taxes, etc. —Continued. Brought forward.. $37,561.83 $161,069.62 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc.—T. Cole, $33.65; H. S. Flett, $208.10; J. N. Givens, $30.38; F. Mellor, $98.26; F. N. J. White, $348.35; sundry employees, $282.10 1,000.84 Courts of Revision and Appeal—H. A. Carlin, $50.50; A. Carmichael, $25; W. Coop, $93.40; J. A. Courtney, $60; E. A. Dickie, $101; J. Draper, $45.60; C. B. Garland, $60; R. H. Green, $31; M. Hassen, $64.25; W. S. Henry, $33.15; J. Hodgson, $85.20; J. Holt, $10.65; V. Kimpton, $75; King's Printer, $71.75; E. M. Ladner, $117.15; W. H. Miller, $48.60; G. H. Pidcock, $139.85; Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands Review, $10.80; F. C. Turner, $47.75; W. D. Vance, $45; P. J. Wilson, $58.90; R. A. B. Wooten, $111.25; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $155.31 1,541.11 Commissions on Collection of General Revenue—K. O. Alexander, $147.50; W. Armitage, $169.15; H. E. Beetlestone, $1,627.50; W. F. Blair, $268.75; Britannia Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd., $112.25; B.C. Bridge & Dredging Co., Ltd., $247; B.C. Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd., $214.25; CN. Railways, $231.25; C.P.R. Co., $223.50; L. W. Clay, $269; F. R. Cotton, $203.25; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., $106; Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting & Power Co., Ltd., $135.58; R. H. Hassard, $140; W. Hayl- more, $293.69; N. Henry, $577.85; D. H. Howell, $141.15; Industrial Timber Mills, Ltd., $116.25; B. R. Jacklin, $358; B. E. Munkley, $151; M. N. MacAlpine, $172.95; Pacific Mills, Ltd., $222; Powell River Co., Ltd., $130.50; J. Shepherd, $103.25; R. Shiell, $168.25; D. P. Simpson, $160; J. B. Spurrier, $157.02; W. B. Steele, $192.55; Superintendent, Yoho National Park, $392.12; A. Tannock, $140.50; A. K. Westland, $191.60; H. S. Wright, $147.90; G. A. Wyman, $104.50; amounts under $100, $7,848.78 15,864.84 Incidentals and Contingencies—M. H. Barry, $25; Vote 153, $55; pay-lists, advertising, $93.48 173.48 Total, Vote 81 (a). $56,142.10 (6.) Income, Output, and Corporation Taxes. Salaries ($4,345) : Senior Auditor—W. E. Pidcock Clerk—C. A. Pope- Clerk-Stenographer—M. I. Wharton Stenographers—J. M. Bishop, $65; J. E. O. French, $75 Expenses ($636.13) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $16.98; telegrams and telephones, $67.80; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $7.49 Carried forward.. $2,980.00 175.00 1,050.00 140.00 $4,345.00 92.27 4,437.27 $56,142.10 $161,069.62 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 95 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 81. Taxation Branch—Continued. (b.) Income, Output, and Corporation Taxes—Continued. Brought forward $4,437.27 $56,142.10 $161,069.62 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc.—A. K. Bourchier, $65; W. E. Pidcock, $478.86 543.86 4,981.13 Total, Vote 81 , 61,123.23 Vote 82. Agent-General's Office and B.C. House, London, England. Agent-General's Office. Salaries ($14,649.34) : Agent-General—W. A. McAdam $8,000.00 Office Staff—Pay-lists 6,649.34 $14,649.34 Expenses ($5,626.63) : Office Supplies, etc.—Business Directories, Ltd., $14; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $59.21; A. Chambers, $69.84; Dominion Bank, $14.67; V. A. Hal- ford, Ltd., $27.20; King's Printer, $24; petty cash, $2.73; postage, $635.39; Sellwood & Micklewright, $394.03; W. H. Smith & Sons, $46.62; telegrams and telephones, $963.74 2,251.43 Allowances, Travelling, and other Expenses—W. A. McAdam 2,819.47 Advertising, Subscriptions to Publications, etc.— V. A. Halford, Ltd., $443.23; Lands Department, $16; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $56.50 555.73 $20,275.97 Less sundry refunds 98.27 Agent-General's Office $20,177.70 British Columbia House. Interest on Mortgage—Holland, Hannen & Cubitts, Ltd. - $12,125.00 Ground-rent—Commissioners of Crown Lands 12,125.00 Rates and Taxes—Commissioners of Inland Revenue, $6,062.50; City of Westminster, $6,660.31 $12,722.81 Less deductions, property tax, etc. 6,062.50 6,660.31 Maintenance and Repairs—British Drug Houses, Ltd., $21.22; British Insecticides, Ltd., $15.28; F. M. Bur- roughes, $175.47; G. H. Davies & Son, $1,190.53; International Purchasers & Shippers, $48.50; LeGrand, Sutcliff & Gell, Ltd., $71.29; McGhee & Murray, Ltd., $758.61; Sellwood & Micklewright, $255.29; pay-lists, - labour, etc., $3,452.31 $5,988.50 Less refund 12.00 5,976.50 Insurance—Lewis & Co., $1,116.94; National Health and Unemployment Insurance Act, $442.24 1,559.18 Fuel and Light—A. Brown, $97; Central London Electricity, Ltd., $2,273.45; Tozer & Sons, $1,845.63 4,216.08 Carried forward $42,662.07 $20,177.70 $222,192.85 EE 96 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 82. Agent-General's Office and B.C. House, London, England—Continued. British Columbia House—Continued. Brought forward $42,662.07 $20,177.70 $222,192.85 Cleaning and Janitors' Supplies—British Insecticides, Ltd., $45.84; City Service Supply Co., Ltd., $515.55; J. M. Edwards, $14.56; Office Cleaning Services, Ltd., $5,935.59 6,511.54 Incidentals and Contingencies—Blue Bird Laundry, $58.50; Canada Club, $10.18; London Chamber of Commerce, $15.28; Miller, Mills & Bantock, $810; W. A. McAdam, $272.33; petty cash, $137.49; W. H. Smith & Son, $121.46; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $50.42 $1,475.66 Less refunds 109.97 1,365.69 War services 35,566.82 86,106.12 $106,283.82 Less rents, etc 58,842.77 Total expenditure, Agent-General's Office and B.C. House, London, England ., 47,441.05 Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc. Alberni Agency. Salaries ($7,570) : Government Agent—W. H. Boothroyd $2,580.00 Deputy Government Agent—R. Sneddon 1,200.00 Clerk—H. R. Burdon 630.00 Clerk-Stenographers — W. A. Adamson, $865; J. Freeland, $900 1,765.00 Stenographer—E. Cain 795.00 Janitor—A. Munroe 600.00 $7,570.00 Expenses ($1,317.85) : City of Alberni, $18; W. H. Boothroyd, $64.61; H. R. Burdon, $142.62; C.P.R. Co., $15.62; Cooper Bros., $100; King's Printer, $231.56; Lands Department, $39.35; National Utilities Corporation, Ltd., $81.81; postage, $429; G. C. Shead, $18; telegrams and telephones, $124.98; Thomson's General Store, $23.69; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $28.61— 1,317.85 $8,887.85 Less sale of Acts, maps, etc 27.54 Total $8,860.31 Atlin Agency. Salaries ($4,410.10) : Government Agent—G. H. Hallett .. $2,760.00 Stenographers—G. O. Hallett, $250; K. Roxborough, $595 845.00 Janitor—A. Leverett 805.10 Expenses ($1,263.93) : F. J. Henning, $196.25; King's Printer, $82.30; F. Leppard, $125; D. McKay, $11.50; postage, $102; $4,410.10 Carried forward $4,410.10 $8,860.31 $269,633.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 97 1 . SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Atlin Agency—Continued. Brought forward $4,410.10 $8,860.31 $269,633.90 Expenses—Continued. R. A. Roxborough, $415; L. Schulz, Ltd., $50.78; E. Smyth, $50; telegrams, $86.18; J. D. Ward, $130.17; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $14.75 — 1,263.93 $5,674.03 Less sale of Acts and maps 5.00 Total 5,669.03 Barkerville Agency. Salaries ($2,635) : Deputy Gold Commissioner—W. E. McLean $1,675.00 Janitor—E. M. Taylor 960.00 $2,635.00 Expenses ($2,130.98): Barkerville Light & Power Co., Ltd., $107.56; Barkerville Stage Lines, $316.50; Bulkley Valley Collieries, Ltd., $205.56; CN. Railways, $125.85; E. Gid- dings, $72.40; H. R. Hunter, $426.68; King's Printer, $100.43; Lands Department, $11.80; L. M. McKinnon, $366.35; W. E. McLean, $7.32; postage, $122.50; Quesnel Agency, $190.25; telegrams and telephones, $77.78 .-. 2,130.98 $4,765.98 Less sale of Acts 1.75 Total 4,764.23 Clinton Agency. Salaries ($4,500): Government Agent—R. A. Dorrell $2,040.00 Clerk—C. G. Sutherland 1,500.00 Stenographer—E. M. Hinsche 960.00 $4,500.00 Expenses ($1,122.42) : C. H. Ashley & Son, $12; Boyd's Garage, $304; A. G. Gray, $125; King's Printer, $106.91; C. Koster- ing, $105; Lands Department, $13.35; postage, $237; Robertson Bros., $17.85; telegrams and telephones, $65.79; pay-lists, labour, $117.17; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $18.35 1,122.42 Total 5,622.42 Cranbrook Agency. Salaries ($9,065) : Government Agent—W. G. T. Taylor . $2,400.00 Assessor—B. W. Flynn 2,130.00 Stenographers—M. Fyfe, $900; D. Gammon, $810; H. Rauch, $585; P. Ryan, $225; M. Van Braam, 3,335.00 Janitor—F. G. Hyde..— 1,200.00 $9,065.00 Expenses ($3,400.42) : C.P.R. Co., $47.31; City Transfer & Warehouse Co., $335.75; City of Cranbrook, $181.47; Cranbrook Carried forward $9,065.00 $24,915.99 $269,633.90 EE 98 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Cranbrook Agency—Continued. Brought forward $9,065.00 $24,915.99 $269,633.90 Expenses—Continued. Cartage & Transfer Co., $377.75; exchange, $46.02; B. Flynn, $927.63; C. James, $44.88; S. Johnson, $15.30; King's Printer, $190.90; Lands Department, $10; R. B. Mitchell, $57.55; Parks Hardware, $37.80; postage, $555; Public Works Department, $110; W. G. T. Taylor, $232.11; telegrams and telephones, $205.60; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $25.35.... 3,400.42 Total 12,465.42 Cumberland Agency. Salaries ($15,670.73) : Government Agent—A. G. Freeze $2,580.00 Assessor—A. Aitken 2,280.00 Deputy Assessor—J. K. MeKenzie 1,800.00 Deputy Collector—C. E. Mounce 1,500.00 Clerks—H. R. Burdon, $937.50; W. H. Cope. $1,500.. 2,437.50 Stenographers—A. T. Brown, $113.23; E. E. Dakers, $585; C. McFarland, $910; A. M. Price, $390; M. E. Rickson, $390; E. G. Smith, $1,065 3,453.23 Engineer—J. W. Hamilton : 1,620.00 $15,670.73 Expenses ($3,935.10) : A. Aitken, $139.71; Campbell River Garage, $173.54; Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Ltd., $183.40; C.P.R. Co., $45.98; Central Garage, $68.50; City Motors, Ltd., $13.60; Courtenay Garage, $113.92; Cross & Vanstone, $37.75; Cumberland Electric ■ Lighting Co., Ltd., $143.05; Cumberland & Union Waterworks Co., Ltd., $36; Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department, $10.77; exchange, $94.03; Fairway Grocery, $19.41; J. Gilmore, Ltd., $198.50; J. W. Hamilton, $99.22;, Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $106.32; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $113.79; King's Printer, $216.65; Lands Department, $35.60; J. K. MeKenzie, $441.98; J. Perrin, $480; Pioneer Transfer, $37; J. H. Poole, $30; postage, $758.11; Robson Motors, $20.31; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $23.33; telegrams and telephones, $245.83; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $48.80 3,935.10 Total 19,605.83 Duncan Agency. Salaries ($7,850) : Government Agent—S. B. Hamilton $2,520.00 Deputy Assessor—O. T. Smythe 1,920.00 Clerk-Stenographers—M. Herd, $1,500; F. E. Lemon, $1,010 . 2,510.00 Stenographer—K. T. Brown 900.00 $7,850.00 Expenses ($2,148.31) : W. T. Corbishley, $308.82; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $42.27; King's Printer, $158.56; J. F. LeQuesne, $14.50; Nanaimo-Duncan Utilities, Ltd., $157.54; E. H. Plaskett, Sr., $773.85; postage, $230; O. T. Carried forward $7,850.00 $56,987.24 $269,633.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 99 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Duncan Agency—Continued. Brought forward $7,850.00 2,148.31 $56,987.24 Expenses—Continued. Smythe, $268.18; telegrams and telephones, $146.52; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $48.07 Total 9,998.31 Fernie Agency. Salaries ($6,085) : Government Agent—D. H. Bruce $2,220.00 960.00 840.00 865.00 1,200.00 Deputy Government Agent—K. D. McRae Clerk-Stenographer—A. Broley Stenographer—I. Haigh . k. . Janitor—W. Wallner $6,085.00 Expenses ($1,486.60) : Brandon Furniture Store, $162.75; C.P.R. Co., $13.43; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., $396.50; City of Fernie, $146.47; W. Hutchinson, $35; King's Printer, $68.75; K. D. McRae, $238.75; postage, $155; telegrams and telephones, $154.91; Trites-Wood Co., Ltd., $30.63; pay-lists, labour, $65.16; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $19.25 1,486.60 Total 7,571.60 Fort Fraser Agency. Salaries ($2,972.26) : Government Agents—J. D. Moore, $1,920; N. E. Le- Poidevin, $82.26 $2,002.26 Stenographer—E. M. Murray 970.00 $2,972.26 Expenses ($1,067.89) : Fort Fraser Co-op. Exchange, $17.69; A. Goodwin, $52.25; B. W. Irwin, $32.30; King's Printer, $112.59; J. D. Moore, $139.18; postage, $263.34; P. Storrings, $36; telegrams and telephones, $105.74; pay-lists, labour, $193.65; pay-lists, wood, $102.25; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $12.90 . 1,067.89 Total . 4,040.15 Golden Agency. Salaries ($7,050) : Government Agent—A. W. Anderson $2,400.00 Deputy Assessor—C J. Dainard 1,920.00 Stenographers—J. R. Lenny (nee McBeath), $900; S. Vavrecan, $870 1,770.00 Janitor—P. Milum 960.00 Expenses ($1,353.45) : A. W. Anderson, $71.88; J. Brand & Co., Ltd., $27.50; C.P.R. Co., $23.25; Columbia Power Co., Ltd., $262.22; C J. Dainard, $79.84; Dartt & Patterson, $26.90; J. E. Gareb, $14; Golden Motors, $319.74; Hamilton Garage, Ltd., $77.55; King's Printer, $77.61; A. G. Miller, $44.45; postage, $215; telegrams $7,050.00 Carried forward $7,050.00 $78,597.30 $269,633.90 EE 100 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc—Continued. Golden Agency—Continued. Brought forward....... $7,050.00 $78,597.30 $269,633.90 Expenses—Continued. and telephones, $97.46; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $16.05 1,353.45 Total 8,403.45 Grand Forks Agency. Salaries ($4,282.87) : Government Agent—E. Harrison $2,100.00 Stenographers—A. J. Peterson, $111.13; E. R. Wilkinson; $765.81 876.94 Janitor—T. H. Wilkinson 1,200.00 Temporary Assistance—J. T. Pell, $75.60; R. R. Wiebe, $30.33 105.93 $4,282.87 Expenses ($1,311.12) : City Cartage Co., $612.37; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd.. $17.67; B. Flynn, $188.87; City of Grand Forks, $220.97; King's Printer, $21.20; Manly & Miller, $22.14; McLeod & Hodgson, $10.90; postage, $88; telegrams and telephones, $97.31; E. K. Wilkinson, $26.55; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $5.14 1,311.12 $5,593.99 Less sale of Acts and maps 3.75 Total 5,590.24 Greenwood Agency. Salaries ($3,348.06) : Gold Commissioner—L. A. Dodd $2,340.00 Stenographers—B. Charlton, $523.87; E. R. Wilkinson, $124.19 648.06 Janitor—J. A. Compolieto 360.00 $3,348.06 Expenses ($782.61) : R. Forshaw, $340; City of Greenwood, $42; King's Printer, $48.15; V. Luznar, $30; postage, $127.85; telegrams and telephones, $127.34; West Kootenay Power & Light Co., Ltd., $48.95; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $18.32 782.61 Total . 4,130.67 Kamloops Agency. Salaries ($16,315.80) : Assessor—W. T. Turnbull $2,400.00 Deputy Government Agent—D. G. Dalgleish 2,000.00 Clerks—R. A. Allison, $1,500; T. G. O'Neill, $1,620; F. J. Sell, $1,740 4,860.00 Clerk-Stenographer—M. Dundas 1,284.51 Stenographers—C. M. Forrester, $186.29; B. D. King, $820; F. L. MeCoid, $900; J. Ramsay, $800; M. M. Smith, $820; P. B. Smith, $65 3,591.29 Janitor—H. Gardiner 1,260.00 Night Fireman—J. Davey 400.00 Temporary Assistance—R. M. Corea 520.00 Carried forward $16,315.80 $96,721.66 $269,633.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 101 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc—Continued. Kamloops Agency—Continued. Brought forward $16,315.80 $96,721.66 $269,633.90 Expenses ($3,285.69) : ' B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $431.48; CN. Railways, $12.67; C.P.R. Co., $23.41; J. Davey, $64.94; Dustbane Co. of B.C, Ltd., $53.66; City of Kamloops, $140.80; Kamloops Tire Hospital, $12.90; King's Printer, $323.24; Lands Department, $27; J. Milton Co., $752.82; postage, $604.28; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $168.22; W. T. Turnbull, $542.46; Vancouver Pacific Paper Co., Ltd., $19.34; West Disinfecting Co., $55.75; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $12.72 3,285.69 $19,601.49 Less sale of Acts and maps 55.90 Total 19,545.59 Kaslo Agency. Salaries ($7,515) : Government Agent—C. Macdonald $2,100.00 Mining Recorder—W. H. Dunn 1,920.00 Clerk—B. F. Palmer 1,500.00 Stenographers—M. Morrow, $715; K. Streit, $80 795.00 Janitor—W. Smith 1,200.00 $7,515.00 Expenses ($1,556.27): C.P.R. Co., $27.57; City of Kaslo, $389.45; Kaslo Motor Transport, $374.35; King's Printer, $170.55; postage, $416; telegrams and telephones, $165.20; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $13.15 1,556.27 $9,071.27 Less sale of maps 1.50 Total 9,069.77 Kelowna Agency. Salaries ($3,720) : Government Agent—C. W. Dickson $2,160.00 Stenographers—I. Antill, $525; E. Dunn, $955; M. S. Elmore, $80 1,560.00 $3,720.00 Expenses ($996.33) : D. Chapman & Co., Ltd., $134.75; W. Haug & Son, $12.25; City of Kelowna, $76.59; King's Printer, $95.89; E. A. Minchen, $10.50; W. A. Newton, $108.75; postage, $185; M. Smith, $258; telegrams and telephones, $91.81; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $22.79 996.33 Total 4,716.33 Lillooet Agency. \ Salaries ($7,990) : Government Agent—L. J. Price $2,400.00 Deputy Assessor—G. H. Beley . 1,680.00 Stenographers—M. Cordelle, $470; D. M. Eggie, $1,020; R. D. Ferguson, $1,020 2,510.00 Carried forward $6,590.00 $130,053.35 $269,633.90 EE 102 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Lillooet Agency—Continued. Brought forward Salaries—Continued. Janitor—W. Smith Temporary Assistance—H. B. Arthur- Expenses ($1,583.31) : G. H. Beley, $34.75; Bridge River-Lillooet News, $2; C & H. General Store, $42.87; A. Field, $12; King's Printer, $135.71; Lands Department, $14; Lillooet Cartage Co., Ltd., $408.24; Lillooet Waterworks District, $21.20; P.G.E. Railway Co., $77.08; J. Pinzi, $40.60; postage, $255; L. J. Price, $437.79; telegrams and telephones, $102.07 Less sale of Acts and maps. Total Merritt Agency. Salaries ($8,220) : Government Agent—R. G. Couper Deputy Government Agent—G. F. Forbes Clerk-Stenographer—E. A. Wood Stenographers—M. T. Hallinan, $900; B. Langley, $900 : Janitor—W. McCreight Expenses ($1,285.30) : Armstrong's Department Store, $11.95; C.P.R. Co. $20.45; R. G. Couper, $156.68; F. Kelly, $46.80 King's Printer, $110.09; City of Merritt, $311.80 Middlesboro Collieries, Ltd., $241.17; postage, $227.42; J. G. Ritchie, $29.95; telegrams and telephones, $73.75; L. A. Tessier, $30; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $25.24 Less sale of Acts and maps.. Total Nanaimo Agency. Salaries ($15,351.77) : Government Agent—C. L. Monroe Assessor—W. H. Cochrane Deputy Assessor—S. W. Mortlock Deputy Government Agent—T. H. W. Harding Clerk—F. Rock Clerk-Stenographer—M. E. Booth Stenographers—C. Carpenter, $246.77; E. Jordan, $885; R. Leech, $960; D. L. May, $960 Janitor—M. Gunniss Expenses ($2,685.99): A. Beck, $50.92; J. Bell, $211.50; C.P.R. Co., $14.87; City Chimney & Window Cleaning Co., $78; W. H. Cochrane, $247.95; R. Forrester, $198; Kelly, Carried forward $6,590.00 $130,053.35 $269,633.90 980.00 420.00 $7,990.00 1,583.31 £9,573.31 18.00 $2,400.00 1,800.00 1,080.00 1,800.00 1,140.00 $8,220.00 1,285.30 $9,505.30 6.50 $2,880.00 2,280.00 1,740.00 1,500.00 1,320.00 1,380.00 3,051.77 1,200.00 $15,351.77 9,555.31 9,498.80 $15,351.77 $149,107.46 $269,633.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 103 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Nanaimo Agency—Continued. Brought forward $15,351.77 $149,107.46 $269,633.90 Expenses—Continued. Douglas & Co., Ltd., $18.82; King's Printer, $319.86; Lands Department, $16; L. W. Menhams, $46.67; C. L. Monroe, $47.25; S. W. Mortlock, $21.55; City of Nanaimo, $44.50; Nanaimo-Duncan Utilities, Ltd., $240.95; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., $87.55; postage, $758; telegrams and telephones, $240.11; West Disinfecting Co., $24.95; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $18.54 : Less sale of Acts and maps. Total 2,685.99 $18,037.76 10.75 18,027.01 \ Nelson Agency. Salaries ($19,769.20) : Government Agent—J. CartmeL Assessor and Collector—J. A. Stewart- Deputy Collector—R. V. Venables Clerk—R. E. Stratton Clerk-Stenographer—W. Palethorpe Stenographers—J. Cadden, $890; A. Eliason, $249.19; M. B. Gordon, $820; M. S. Haggart, $1,200; F. Jeffreys, $890; E. E. Matthews, $180; S. Smith, $960 Junior Clerk—B. J. H. Ryley. Janitors—J. Burgess, $1,200; G. W. Walton, $1,260- Night-fireman—T. Dronsfield Temporary Assistance—E. Bing, $30.40; A. M. Ross, $503.22 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board re G. W. Walton Expenses ($4,668.84) : J. Burgess, $120; C.P.R. Co., $50.34; T. Dronsfield, $362.58; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $52.50; C W. Harlow, $386.67; King's Printer, $278.43; Lands Department, $45.05; Mar Sam Laundry, $43.90; MacDonald Cartage & Fuel Co., $674.81; City of Nelson $871.48; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $13; postage $807.94; J. A. Stewart, $522.40; R. E. Stratton, $18. Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones $142.96; Vancouver Pacific Paper Co., Ltd., $68.40 West Disinfecting Co., $40.75; West Transfer Co. $23.68; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $11.28 pay-lists, labour, $67.35; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $27.32 $2,940.00 2,520.00 1,920.00 1,800.00 1,320.00 5,189.19 1,020.00 2,460.00 500.00 533.62 $20,202.81 433.61 $19,769.20 4,668.84 Less sale of Acts and maps_ $24,438.04 43.40 Total : 24,394.64 Carried forward $191,529.11 $269,633.90 EE 104 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Brought forward $191,529.11 $269,633.90 New Westminster Agency. Salaries ($32,404.48) : Government Agent—A. B. Gray $2,820.00 Deputy Government Agent—J. S. Alexander 2,280.00 Mining Recorder—J. F. McDonald 1,860.00 Clerks—T. I. Lynch, $2,040; R. Mercer, $1,380; E. Sawyer, $1,200 4,620.00 Stenographers—V. Hall, $890; I. H. Harbord, $850; I. Jones, $900; B. MacLean, $900 3,540.00 Chief Janitor—W. R. Graham 1,500.00 Janitors—W. Childs, $1,260; T. J. Deakin, $1,260; J. Dixon, $1,260; J. W. Rushton, $1,200 4,980.00 Elevator Operator—H. Knudsen 712.15 Temporary Assistance—B. Allison, $165.52; M. Ren- nie, $606.89 : 772.41 $23,084.56 Assessor's Office. Assessor—G. L. Peck 2,299.92 Collector—J. E. Turnbull 2,100.00 Clerk—F. Wolstenholme „•_ 1,620.00 Clerk-Stenographer—S. A. Palm 1,200.00 Stenographers—E. Gray, $1,020; E. F. Hogg, $1,080 2,100.00 $32,404.48 Expenses ($7,194.73) : Belyea & Co., Ltd., $34; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $289.04; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $107.61; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $1,016.53; A. S. Hudson, $333; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $34.91; King's Printer, $583.73; Lands Department, $32.25; Marshall-Wells (Westminster), Ltd., $81.45; MacLean Auto Co., Ltd., $93.30; City of New Westminster, $1,712.61; G. L. Peck, $791.74; petty cash, $39.16; postage, $1,166.20; Sun Directories, Ltd., $44; telegrams and telephones, .$262.82; J. H. Thompson, $412.91; Union Steamships, Ltd., $20.40; Westminster Supply Co., Ltd., $87.55; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $51.52 7,194.73 $39,599.21 Less sale of Acts and maps 36.55 Total . 39,562.66 Penticton Agency. Salaries ($15,296.78) : Government Agent—W. R. Dewdney $2,820.00 Deputy Government.Agent—T. S. Dalby 1,980.00 Assessor—J. Hope 1 2,220.00 Clerks—M. Pott, $1,500; F. W. Trehearne, $574.84- 2,074.84 Clerk-Stenographer—M. G. Power 1,320.00 Stenographers—A. E. Miller, $830; H. B. Parkin, $1,005; L. M. Roath, $315.16; M. C. Rund, $860; K. J. Scott, $800 3,810.16 Janitress—J. E. Price 600.00 Temporary Assistance—S. L. Davies : 471.78 $15,296.78 Expenses ($2,541.71) : F. H. Bassett, $143; Betts' Electric, $12; CN. Railways, $26.54; C.P.R. Co., $20.66; Central Garage, Carried forward $15,296.78 $231,091.77 $269,633.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 105 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc—Continued. Penticton Agency—Continued. Brought forward Expenses—Continued. $391.94; T. S. Dalby, $13.75; J. Hope, $349.81; King's Printer, $340.48; Overwaitea, Ltd., $12; Corporation of District of Penticton, $178.85; Penticton Dray & Express Co., $179.87; postage, $713; Reid-Coates, Ltd., $11.45; telegrams and telephones, $119.97; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $28.39 Less sale of Acts and maps . Total $15,296.78 $231,091.77 $269,633.90 2,541.71 $17,838.49 7.50 17,830.99 Pouce Coupe Agency. Salaries ($14,381.06) : Government Agent—M. S. Morrell Assessor—R. L. Harper Clerks—C. E. Foster, $1,740; E. D. Reesor, $102.50 Clerk-Stenographer—P. Ryan Stenographers—M. Dow, $34.51; D. Martin, $118.75; A. R. Mellott, $760; E. Pearson, $855; E. Stacey, $1,095.66; V. V. Trail, $1,305; J. Tyrrell, $190 Janitor—W. A. McLeod Temporary Assistance—A. G. Kent, $170.44; M. Kirk, ""D.48; H. Raybone, $33.72; M. M. Smith, $285 — Expenses ($5,202.49) : A. J. Bergeron, $38.65; Central Garage, $20; Dominion Electric Power Co., Ltd., $550.72; exchange, $37.63; T. Frost, $498; C. B. Harden, $49.53; R. L. Harper, $91.44; King's Printer, $350.16; J. Kocher, $90; Lands Department, $73.70; Midland & Pacific Grain Corporation, Ltd., $669.40; A. W. Mitchell, $71.49; M. S. Morrell, $285.65; J. D. McEachern, $13; W. McFarlane, $264.25; Northern Alberta Railways Co., $98.44; postage, $722.05; Pouce Coupe Garage, $444.28; Public Works Department, $75; P. Ryan, $71; C. Stevens, $45; telegrams and telephones, $169.54; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $20.52; West Disinfecting Co., $412.43; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $40.61 Total Powell River Agency. Salaries ($4,939.92) : Government Agent—J. P. Scarlett Clerk-Stenographer—E. M. Cook Stenographer—R. E. Powell Janitor—A. Nicholson Expenses ($1,299.43): C. Carter, $35; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $42.13; King's Printer, $57.25; postage, $135; Powell River Co., Ltd., $856.85; Powell River Transfer, $14.57; telegrams and telephones, $148.69; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $9.94 Total $2,520.00 2,400.00 1,842.50 620.00 4,358.92 1,320.00 1,319.64 $14,381.06 5,202.49 $2,119.92 1,020.00 900.00 900.00 $4,939.92 1,299.43 19,583.55 6,239.35 Carried forward.. $274,745.66 $269,633.90 EE 106 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc—Continued. Brought forward Prince George Agency. Salaries ($13,918.75) : Government Agent—G. Milburn $2,760.00 Assessor—J. Aitken 2,329.96 Collector—E. F. Little 637.83 Deputy Collector—C. S. Foot 1,200.00 Clerk—C. S. Foot 750.00 Stenographers—I. Corless, $1,140; M. J. MacMillan, $1,320; M. J. Rycroft, $513.86; G. Wisenden, $1,080 4,053.86 Janitor—E. Davies 1,330.00 Temporary Assistance—A. Brock - 857.10 $274,745.66 $269,633.90 $13,918.75 Expenses ($6,448.13): J. Aitken, $235.50; C. A. Blue Electrical & Machinery Co., $21.75; CN. Railways, $64.98; E. Davies, $28; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $106.54; A. F. Green, $23.10; B. N. Jefferies, $834.59; King's Printer, $315.26; Lands Department, $40; F. Lockyer, $10.50; Northern Hardware & Furniture Co., Ltd., $34.15; postage, $720; City of Prince George, $1,254.45; M. J. Rycroft, $38.75; J. T. Sangster, $98; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $166.65; G. O. Toombs, $10.15; West Disinfecting Co., $28; West- end Motors, $20.55; pay-lists, wood, $2,351.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $5.71 6,448.13 $20,366.88 Less sale of Acts and maps, etc 39.85 Total 20,327.03 Prince Rupert Agency. Salaries ($18,811.72) : Government Agent—N. A. Watt- Assessor—G. W. Cripps- Collector—J. G. Garrett- Clerks—G. H. Jennings, $640; D. Macdonald, $1,680; S. Stuart, $1,440 . Clerk-Stenographer—N. K. Rorie Stenographer—M. L. Simundson Janitor—L. Fitzgerald Assistant Janitor—E. Fitzgerald Engineer—J. Mastin Temporary Assistance—L. Gillies, $743.10; J. Smith, $733.62 : Expenses ($7,035.28) : Albert & McCaffery, Ltd., $835.41; Bulkley Valley Collieries, Ltd., $596.63; CN. Railways, $356; C.P.R. Co., $10.91; G. W. Cripps, $484.47; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $257.03; A. Fitzgerald, $66.41; G. F. Forbes, $215.95; Hyde Transfer, $261.68; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $11.86; King's Printer, $396.26; Lands Department, $69.75; Lindsay's Cartage & Storage, $25.53; C. Morgan, $50.40; Northern B.C. Power Co., Ltd., $1,876.97; postage, $743.29; City of Prince Rupert, $217.80; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $366.23; N. A. Watt, $2,700.00 2,640.00 2,205.00 3,760.00 1,440.00 1,005.00 1,200.00 720.00 1,665.00 1,476.72 $18,811.72 Carried forward $18,811.72 $295,072.69 $269,633.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL,.1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 107 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. . ■ Prince Rupert Agency—Continued. Brought forward $18,811.72 $295,072.69 $269,633.90 Expenses—Continued. $84.20; West Disinfecting Co., $31.95; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $36.55—,. 7,035.28 $25,847.00 Less sale of Acts and maps 51.75 Total - 25,795.25 Princeton Agency. Salaries ($3,444.55) : Gold Commissioner—C. Nichols . $1,800.00 Stenographers — B. Ashley, $31.45; J. Graham, $649.03; M. Hawkey, $43.27; J. Sim, $200.80 924.55 Janitor—D. Muir 720.00 $3,444.55 Expenses ($1,590.35) : C. W. Dickson, $111.99; T. Duffy, $35; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $27.83; W. B. Ewart, $19.45; General Utility Co., Ltd., $167.80; King's Printer, $104.95; Pease & Atkinson, $483.96; postage, $150; Princeton Light & Power Co., Ltd., $357.68; telegrams and telephones, $116.89; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $14.80 1,590.35 Total 5,034.90 Quesnel Agency. Salaries ($12,029.99) : Government Agent—E. C. Lunn $2,760.00 Assessor—E. O. Aves 2,220.00 Deputy Government Agent—S. Allen 1,860.00 Clerk—W. G. Bradshaw , 1,800.00 * Stenographers—H. M. Down, $661.30; N. J. Locke, $960 1,621.30 Janitors—H. A. Fullerton, $825; A. F. C Purmal, $75 900.00 Temporary Assistance—K. Bolderson, $88.69; M. Trueman, $780 . 868.69 $12,029.99 Expenses ($2,974.88) : E. O. Aves, $283.66; Barkerville Agency, $322.05; H. Bates, $10; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $28.54; exchange, $31.35; M. Fullerton, $10; King's Printer, $225.23; Lands Department, $29.35; P.G.E. Railway Co., $486.25; J. E. Painter's Sons, $223.96; L. M. Patchett, $24.50; postage, $430.50; Quesnel Light & Water Co., Ltd., $533.26; telegrams, $92.92; J. A. Wade, $227.30; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $16.01 : 2,974.88 Less refund, Barkerville Agency re coal supplied $512.30 Less sale of Acts and maps 8.45 $15,004.87 520.75 Total 14,484.12 Carried forward $340,386.96 $269,633.90 EE 108 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc—Continued. Brought forward $340,386.96 $269,633.90 Revelstoke Agency. Salaries ($12,645) : Government Agent—W. Maxwell $2,700.00 Deputy Government Agent—W. G. Fleming 2,160.00 Assessor—C. G. Graham 2,160.00 Clerks—G. C. Kimberley, $870; K. D. McRae, $870— 1,740.00 Stenographers—O. M. Darling, $835; M. Geoghegan, $890; N. Pantuso, $900 2,625.00 Janitor—C H. Watson 1,260.00 $12,645.00 Expenses ($3,140.13) : C.P.R. Co., $39.08; City Transfer, $615.46; Davidson's Transfer, $589.37; exchange, $13.85; C. G. Graham, $65.30; King's Printer, $349.06; W. Maxwell, $175.33; R. B. McRae, $56; postage, $505; City of Revelstoke, $407.99; Revelstoke Garage, $89.67; telegrams and telephones, $156.20; Vancouver Pacific Paper Co., Ltd., $13.64; C. Watson, $15; West Disinfecting Co., $13.20; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $35.98 3,140.13 $15,785.13 Less sale of Acts and maps, etc 8.50 Total 15,776.63 Rossland Agency. Salaries ($5,040) : Government Agent—E. L. Hedley ...... $2,220.00 Clerk-Stenographer—I. C. Eiistis 1,200.00 Stenographer—-J. Griswold 840.00 Janitor—G. H. Joss 1,200.00 $5,460.00 Less paid by Public Works Department 420.00 $5,040.00 Expenses ($1,227.27) : R. Barrie, $477.30; C. Fraser, $46.24; Hunter Bros., $35.25; King's Printer, $51.50; postage, $125; City of Rossland, $54; telegrams and telephones, $71.13; West Kootenay Power & Light Co., Ltd., $323.95; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $42.90— 1,227.27 $6,267.27 Less sale of Acts 1.75 Total 6,265.52 Salmon Arm Agency. Salaries ($3,873.70) : Government Agents—A. P. Suckling $1,920.00 Stenographers—G. Drage, $619.38; D. Ruth, $343.22 962.60 Janitor—F. L. Doe 960.00 Temporary Assistance—L. McLeod 31.10 Expenses ($893.73) : A. D Booth, $90; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $66.14; P. A. Gorse, $189.80; King's Printer, $58.42; G. Mould, $33.87; postage, $91; City of Salmon Arm, $3,873.70 Carried forward $3,873.70 $362,429.11 $269,633.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 109 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Salmon Arm Agency—Continued. Brought forward $3,873.70 $362,429.11 $269,633.90 Expenses—Continued. $45.05; S.A.F.E., Ltd., $19.76; F. Sutherby, $12; telegrams and telephones, $127.21; J. K. Urquhart, $10.58; West Canadian Hydro Electric Corporation, Ltd., $114.30; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $35.60 893.73 Total 4,767.43 Smithers Agency. Salaries ($13,560.56) : Government Agent—H. A. Bryant $2,349.96 Assessor—H. Welch 2,470.00 Deputy Government Agent—J. H. Byrne 1,990.00 Clerks—A. G. Ford, $1,570; K. G. Houghton, $1,789.96 3,359.96 Stenographers—J. E. Parker, $833.71; P. A. Stimp- son, $855 1,688.71 Janitor—J. Hogg .__. ..... 1,075.00 Temporary Assistance—J. Bourgon, $41.29; W. Fin- negan, $48.97; V. E. McMillan, $114.20; M. Silver, $422.47 626.93 $13,560.56 Expenses ($3,455.82) :• D. H. Bruce, $35.47; H. A. Bryant, $764.70; Bulkley Valley Collieries, Ltd., $203.63; M. Campbell, $33.95; CN. Railways, $49.36; City Transfer, $122.86; Columbia Power Co., Ltd., $644.50; Eby's Hardware, $45.35; Evitt Hardware & Electric, $28.60; exchange, $10.15; King's Printer, $388.16; Lands Department, $41.65; postage, $544; Simpson Transfer, $101.73; Smithers Garage & Electric, $90.08; telegrams and telephones, $111.31; Watson's Store, Ltd., $29.53; H. Welch, $192.56; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $18.23 .3,455.82 $17,016.38 Less sale of Acts and maps 22.50 Total 16,993.88 Stewart Agency. Salaries ($2,040) : Mining Recorder—A. Fisher $2,040.00 Expenses ($375) : Crawford Transfer Co., Ltd., $18.70; King's Printer, $49.35; Northern B.C. Power Co., Ltd., $53.19; postage, $56; Stewart Public Utilities, Ltd., $30.60; telegrams and telephones, $65.88; W. J. Wakefield, $95; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $6.28 375.00 Total 2,415.00 Telegraph Creek Agency. Salaries ($3,083.63) : Government Agent—A. E. Roddis $2,320.00 Temporary Assistance—M. Marion 763.63 Carried forward $3,083.63 $386,605.42 $269,633.90 EE 110 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc—Continued. Telegraph Creek Agency—Continued. Brought forward $3,083.63 $386,605.42 $269,633.90 Expenses ($796.99) : A. Aspol, $108.03; Barrington Transportation Co., $114.25; C.P.R. Co., $56.07; Cave & Co., Ltd., $36.60; Hyland Estate, $10; R. Inkster, $25; King's Printer, $102.25; Lands Department, $29.50; postage, $45; C. Raine, $110; A. Simpson, $49.50; telegrams, $90.79; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $20 796.99 Total 3,880.62 Vancouver Agency. Government Agent's Office. Salaries ($28,779.04) : Government Agent—A. S. Tyrer $3,600.00 Deputy Government Agent—A. E. Wilson 2,160.00 Clerks—F. H. Behnsen, $2,100; G. H. Chamberlain, $1,620; M. Jamieson, $497.17; L. Russell, $1,500— 5,717.17 Stenographers—M. E. A. Bethune, $1,140; E. I. Cal- der, $1,050; T. L. Chamberlin, $1,320; E. Heard, $900; M. L. Hopkins, $1,080; W. Mclvor, $825; A. M. Price, $472.26 6,787.26 Postal Clerk—F. G. Nickerson 1,500.00 Junior Clerks^T. R. C. Kenward, $349.17; K. J. Weir, $42.50 391.67 Temporary Assistance—E. E. B. Box, $413.83; J. M. McArthur, $27.75; R. O. Templeton, $8.33; J. F. Trevor, $184.63; M. E. Williams, $435.15 1,069.69 $21,225.79 Taxation Branch. Chief. Clerk—C. O. Burbidge ..... 1,999.92 Inspectors of Amusements Tax—C. H. Jelliman, $1,800; N. McNicol, $1,800 3,600.00 Cashier—C. M. McGill 933.33 Stenographer—M. K. Duncan 1,020.00 Expenses ($4,788.52) : Office Supplies, etc.—C.P.R. Co., $53.71; Canadian Postage Meters, Ltd., $30; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $16.35; King's Printer, $1,123.47; Lands Department, $549.50; postage, $1,807.29; H. Richmond, $75; Sun Directories, Ltd., $44; telegrams and telephones, $179.82; City of Vancouver, $62.55; Vancouver Daily Province, $12; Vancouver Sun, $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $11.10 Travelling Expenses, etc.—C. H. Jelliman, $412.12; N. McNicol, $113.15; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $129.75; McDermott Motors, Ltd., $118.11; D. McLean Motor Co., Ltd., $38.60 ,. ... Less sale of Acts, maps, etc. $28,779.04 3,976.79 811.73 Total, Government Agent's Office . $33,567.56 1,054.00 $32,513.56 Carried forward... $390,486.04 $269,633.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 111 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Vancouver Agency—Continued. Brought forward... Salaries ($30,632.58) : Engineer—J. A. Byron . Mechanical Staff. Superintendent of Building—F. W. C. Sterling Night-watchman—J. Cummings Gardeners and Janitors—W. G. Chatt, $1,260; H. H. Wass, $1,420.20 Janitors—R. A. Ballentine, $3.50; H. Birkinshaw, $840; F. H. Brown, $1,260; J. Carney, $1,260; F. A. J. Dowsett, $668.50; C Girling, $1,260; W. R. Hillyer, $1,260; F. A. Hurd, $1,250; D. Mclver, $1,260; W. W. Shewring, $1,260; D. Thomas, $1,260; H. Warman, $1,260; T. Woodburne, $1,199.03 Firemen—J. W. Ingham, $766.67; H. Treacher, $1,500; W. J. Tucker, $584.68 Elevator Operators—W. C. Granger, $1,200; H. G. Smith, $1,200 Commissionaires—P. Hudson, $1,260; P. J. Sigalet, $1,200 Gardener—0. Bailey Expenses ($10,260.33) : Cleaning and Janitors' Supplies, etc.—B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $72.59; B.C. Towel & Linen Supply, Ltd., $91.99; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $94; E. B. Eddy Co., Ltd., $14.82; Gault Bros., Ltd., $13.60; Hygiene Products, Ltd., $157.75; London Paper Co., Ltd., $13.11; Mackay Smith, Blair & Co., Ltd., $63.67; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $34.49; Renton Distributors, Ltd., $37.99; Sankey & Co., $13.50; Saul-Wright Brush Co., Ltd., $87.08; C. C. Snow- don, $1,053.78; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $24.64; G. H. Wood & Co., $135; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $34.78 Fuel, Light, Water, Power, etc.—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $4,834.08; Diether's, Ltd., $2,772.66; Holmes & Wilson, $92; Nohr & Sons, $31.50; City of Vancouver, $587.30 Less refund Total, Mechanical Branch. Summary. Government Agent's Office. Mechanical Staff Total Vernon Agency. Salaries ($16,546.02) : Government Agents—E. F. Little, $1,794.33; R. M. McGusty, $1,912.50 Assessor—J. G. Simms Deputy Government Agent—F. H. C. Wilson . Clerks—M. Hayward, $1,620; N. E. LePoidevin, $250; F. W. Trehearne, $1,405.16 Carried forward : $390,486.04 $269,633.90 $2,040.00 2,400.00 1,260.00 2,680.20 14,041.03 2,851.35 2,400.00 2,460.00 500.00 $30,632.58 1,942.79 8,317.54 $40,892.91 5.00 $40,887.91 $32,513.56 40,887.91 $3,706.83 2,400.00 1,985.00 3,275.16 73,401.47 $11,366.99 $463,887.51 $269,633.90 EE 112 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc—Continued. Vernon Agency—Continued. Brought forward $11,366.99 $463,887.51 $269,633.90 Salaries—Continued. Stenographers—N. L. Bowen, $900; D. S. Jackson, $1,020; J. M. Townsend, $810 2,730.00 Janitor—A. G. Downing 1,249.03 Temporary Assistance—W. E. S. Reinhard 1,200.00 $16,546.02 Expenses ($6,418.91) : B. Baxter, $197.50; A. Brewer, $237.50; Campbell Bros., Ltd., $15; CN. Railways, $13.26; C.P.R. Co., $38.07; A. E. Downing, $12.78; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $76.28; exchange, $34.38; Felix Garage, $32.95; J. Harwood, $169.17; Hayhurst & Woodhouse, Ltd., $1,502.44; King's Printer, $359.54; Lands Department, $36.80; E. F. Little, $487.15; postage, $638; Prince George Construction Co., Ltd., $104.68; J. G. Simms, $223; A. Smithers, $150; C. C. Snowdon, $61; telegrams and telephones, $282.84; F. W. Trehearne, $81.45; Vancouver Pacific Paper Co., Ltd., $26.40; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $24.42; City of Vernon, $243; West Canadian Hydro Electric Corporation, Ltd., $611.57; West Disinfecting Co., $78.55; pay-lists, Janitors, etc., $645.13; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $36.05 6,418.91 $22,964.93 Less sale of Acts and maps 23.80 Total 22,941.13 Victoria Assessor. Salaries ($23,575) : Assessor—T. H. Leeming $3,240.00 Collector—F. J. Sehl 2,880.00 Deputy Collector—F. M. Shandley 2,400.00 Deputy Assessor—F. C. Mawhinney 2,020.00 Cashier—R. H. Butler 1,920.00 Special Collectors—T. H. Hayward, $1,500; A. C. Hughes, $1,200 2,700.00 Clerks—A. F. H. Brown, $1,200; A. M. Brown, $1,440; J. G. Ritchie, $1,560 4,200.00 Clerk-Stenographer—E. M. Bailey 1,260.00 Stenographers—J. H. Grant, $1,080; E. L. Moore, $1,080; C. H. Pendray, $795 2,955.00 $23,575.00 Expenses ($1,097.64) : Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $90.88; A. F. H. Brown, $50; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Empress Garage, $113.35; A. C. Hughes, $49; King's Printer, $206.03; T. H. Leeming, $461.26; F. M. Shandley, $12.26; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $25.31; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $37.55 _ 1,097.64 Total 24,672.64 Williams Lake Agency. Salaries ($4,278.75) : Deputy Government Agent—J. S. Foster $1,605.00 Clerk—M. B. Black 90.00 Carried forward $1,695.00 $511,501.28 $269,633.90 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 113 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Williams Lake Agency—Continued. Brought forward $1,695.00 $511,501.28 $269,633.90 Salaries—Continued. Stenographer—P. Hodgson 783.75 Janitor—J. Brown 900.00 Temporary Assistance—I. Goebel 900.00 $4,278.75 Expenses ($1,620.45) : Columbia Power Co., Ltd., $315.10; J. S. Foster, $77.73; A. Gosman, $12.25; King's Printer, $190.40; Lands Department, $11.50; Mackenzie's, Ltd., $365.74; P.G.E. Railway Co., $257.51; postage, $187.50; C. G. Sutherland, $68.65; telegrams and telephones, $110.53; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $23.54 1,620.45 Total 5,899.20 Sundry Sub-agencies. Salaries, Expenses, etc.: Ashcroft—W. F. Knowlton, $1,380; H. Hicks, $300; Ashcroft Water, Electric & Improvement Co., $122.20; F. Bara, $24; Hat Creek Coal Mines, $78.20; King's Printer, $96.50; postage, $55; telegrams and telephones, $75.36; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $28.27 $2,159.53 Less sale of Acts 1.50 $2 158 03 Beaton—C. A. McElroy, $360; C A. McElroy (rent), $120; postage, $9 489.00 Fort St. John—M. B. McLeod, $1,140; postage, $44; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $23 1,207.00 Horsefly—A. B. Campbell 240.00 Islands—C. G. V. Morgan, $900; T. F. Speed, $1,320; F. Bennett, $7; King's Printer, $25.79; C. G. V. Morgan, $148.35; postage, $133.87; telephone, $27.50 - 2,562.51 Nakusp—N. A. Herridge, $120; telephone, $39.15; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.50 167.65 New Denver—F. Broughton, $1,620; D. P. Morgan, $540; H. Crellin, $54; Denver Light & Power Co., Ltd., $141.77; King's Printer, $30.07; New Denver Transfer, $157; Newmarket Hotel, $3; postage, $74; telegrams and telephones, $106.33; G. Trickett Store, $12.70 2,738.87 Ocean Falls—G. H. Hill, $1,500; King's Printer, $5; postage, $10 1,515.00 Oliver—W. H. Laird, $1,500; King's Printer, $24.90; postage, $48.50; telephones, $48.04; F. W. Trehearne, $95.70; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $2.96 1,720.10 Quatsino—King's Printer, $10.20; postage, $1.10 11.30 Slocan City—King's Printer 5.00 Windermere—A. M. Chisholm, $1,200; A. M. Chis- holm (expenses), $149.14; King's Printer, $47.23; postage, $61; D. L. Tegart, $33.60; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $7.33 1,498.30 Total 14,312.76 Carried forward $531,713.24 $269,633.90 EE 114 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Vote 83. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Brought forward Contingencies (all Agencies). ' Cranbrook Auto Wreckers, $1,200; King's Printer, $596.85; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $161.33 $1,958.18 $531,713.24 $269,633.90 Total Total expenditure, Government Agents and Assessors, etc. Vote 84. Postal Branch. Salaries ($4,080) : Postal Clerk—N. E. Impett . Clerk—H. Kelly Junior Clerk—L. G. Huck Expenses ($57,574.25) : Stamps Cartage, etc.—Central Cartage Co., Ltd. Meter-rent and Maintenance of Machines, etc.—Canadian Postage Meters, Ltd., $129.36; National Cash Register Co. of Canada, Ltd., $19.80 ■ Incidentals and Contingencies—King's Printer Total expenditure, Postal Branch Vote 85. Printing Public Accounts, Revenue Receipts, Bonds, Cheques, Estimates, etc. Bulman Bros., $105.16; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $930; E. & N. Railway Co., $16.92; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $228.20; International Seal & Lock Co., $94.35; King Bros., $25.50; King's Printer, $5,766.05; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $3.46; Sun Publishing Co., Ltd., $106.35 Total expenditure, Printing Public Accounts, etc. Vote 86. Interest on Suitors' Fund Deposits. 1,958.18 $1,800.00 1,380.00 900.00 $4,080.00 57,077.34 300.00 149.16 47.75 $7,275.99 " Official Guardian Act," $581.78; Suitors' Fund Deposits, $399.68 $981.46 Total expenditure, Interest on Suitors' Fund Deposits Vote 87. Delinquent Extra-municipal School Taxes. Courtenay, $430.82; Cranbrook, $1,381.46; Cumberland, $366.23 Enderby, $199.71; Fernie, $574.43; Grand Forks, $1,394.40; Kam loops, $204.98; Kaslo, $96.46; Kelowna, $260.78; Kent, $184.71 Ladysmith, $458.90; Merritt, $333.42; Mission, $26.32; Nelson $1,470.01; New Westminster, $956.98; Revelstoke, $569.91; Slocan $332.13; Trail, $1,988.11; Vernon, $3,811.35 $15,041.11 Total expenditure, Delinquent Extra-municipal School Taxes Vote 88. Incidentals and Contingencies. Canadian Kodak Sales, Ltd., $180.03; Canadian Surety Co., Ltd., $875; Financial News Publishing Co., Ltd., $183.60; Financial Times, $650; J. V. Fisher, $54.46; Gazette Printing Co., Ltd., $164.64; Globe & Mail, $492; King's Printer, $104; Maclean Publishing Co., Ltd., $522; Montreal Financial Times, $375; Monetary Times, $401; E. C. Mclntyre, $15; McConnell, Eastman & Co., Ltd., Carried forward 533,671.42 61,654.25 7,275.99 981.46 15,041.11 $888,258.13 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 115 SERVICE. Expended. Vote 88. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. Brought forward $2,873.11; Stewart-Lovick, Ltd., $25.77; F. W. Trehearne, $259.96; C Wharran Estate, $450; Vote 2—Meals, $22.60; pay-lists, sundry advertising, $1,452.55; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $3.80 $9,104.52 Total expenditure, Incidentals and Contingencies Vote 88a. " Dyking Assessments Adjustment Act, 1905." Inspector of Dykes Statutory. "Municipalities Aid Act" R.S.B.C. 1936, Sec. 2 (1). Sundry Municipalities—One-third of annual licence fees collected under the " Motor-vehicle Act " in respect to motor-vehicles (other than motor-cycles) and chauffeurs (maximum) " Civil Service Superannuation Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Sec. 13. Superannuation Fund—Interest on deposits Less interest on investments $575,580.20 363,674.71 "Municipal Superannuation Act," Sec. 10 (4). Commissioner of Municipal Superannuation "Public Libraries Act Amendment Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Sec. UI (U). Fraser Valley Union Library District, $661.63; Okanagan Union Library District, $4,024.03; Vancouver Island Union Library District, $3,241 " Water Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Schedule E, Clause 9 (8). Canyon Waterworks District (Sinking Fund Account), $60.46; Clinton Waterworks District (Sinking Fund Account), $5.92 " Coal and Petroleum Products Control Board Act, 1937," Sec. 39. Salaries ($2,640) : Office Supervisor—J. Roberts $1,800.00 Stenographer—D. McCulloch 840.00 Expenses ($1,212.26) : Miscellaneous — Addressograph-Multigraph Sales Co., $30.43; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; King's Printer, $309.15; T. S. McPherson, $721.20; petty cash, $50.91; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $24; Willson Stationery Co., Ltd., $21.02; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $43.55 Less sale of gasoline testings... $2,640.00 1,212.26 £3,852.26 10.00 Cost-of-living bonus " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. Special Warrant No. 18. Survey re Purchase and Control of Materials, Supplies, and Equipment. Price, Waterhouse & Co Total expenditure, Department of Finance $888,258.13 9,104.52 5,621.31 570,000.00 211,905.49 78,290.17 7,926.66 66.38 3,842.26 56,710.81 7,413.17 $1,839,138.90 I EE 116 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. Vote 89. DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES. Salaries ($7,860): Assistant Commissioner and Member of Halibut Commission— G. J. Alexander $4,500.00 Inspector—A. A. Bagattin 2,220.00 Clerk-Stenographer—G. Catterall 1,140.00 $7,860.00 Expenses ($10,128.54) : Office Supplies and Incidentals—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $51; Brown Bros., Ltd., $34.80; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Dunne & Rundle, Ltd., $26.57; King's Printer, $647.80; Lands Department, $11.40; telegrams and telephones, $129.46; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Vancouver Daily Province, $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $40.48 977.51 Travelling Expenses, etc.—G. J. Alexander 550.32 Overseers and Inspectors—A. A. Bagattin, $492.11; Forest Branch, $191.83 683.94 Salmon Investigation—W. A. Clemens, $100; D. K. Foerster, $283.06; D. K. Lewis, $197.15; D. MacLeod, $19.20; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $1; D. S. Robertson, $247.36; B. Simpson, $34; F. Withler, $35 916.77 Pilchard-herring Investigation — Fisheries Research Board of Canada 5,000.00 Shell-fish Investigation—Fisheries Research Board of Canada 2,000.00 Statutory. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR. Vote 90. Minister's Office. Salaries ($10,328.39) : Minister of Labour—Hon. G. S. Pearson $7,500.00 Clerk-Stenographers—P. Davis, $571.94; F. Kirkham, $193.55 765-49 Stenographers—P. Alder, $182.90; E. L. Christie, $945; M. E. Lenton, $935 2,062.90 $10,328.39 Expenses ($2,074.74) : Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; R. DeBoo, Ltd., $78.25; International Labour Office, $12.25; King's Printer, $148.93; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $404.64; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $58.33 766.40 Travelling Expenses, etc.—Hon. G. S. Pearson, $1,288.49; L. Pitkethley, $19.85 1,308.34 $17,988.54 " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. Cost-of-living bonus 284.83 Total expenditure, Department of Fisheries $18,273.37 Total expenditure, Minister's Office $12,403.13 Vote 91. General Office. Salaries ($45,021.60) : Deputy Minister; Chairman, Board of Industrial Relations— A. Bell $4,780.00 Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Inspector—C Pearse 787.50 Secretary, Board of Industrial Relations—M. A. Cameron 2,396.67 Senior Inspectors—R. D. Lemmax, $2,215; N. deW. Lyons, $2,220 4,435.00 Carried forward $12,399.17 $12,403.13 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 117 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR—Continued. Vote 91. General Office—Continued. Brought forward $12,399.17 $12,403.13 Salaries—Continued. Inspectors—N. Boyce, $1,320; E. Brown, $1,670; A. L. B. Clark, $1,910; W. G. Clark, $1,970; R. G. Clements, $1,910; B. W. Dysart, $1,910; E. M. George, $1,320; A. H. Jones, $1,188.55; J. F. Maddigan, $1,320; A. C. Stronge, $1,790; A. B. Suckling, $1,320; H. W. Walmsley, $1,910; F. J. R. Whitchelo, $1,910 21,448.55 Statistician—H. V. Bassett '. 700.00 Clerk—S. M. Hynes 1,320.00 Clerk-Stenographers — M. A. Brown, $1,022.58; V. E. Day, $229.33; F. Page, $112.90 1,364.81 Stenographers—T. Dixon, $940; D. Hallier, $637; D. Hardy, $840; F. R. Messerschmidt, $178.22; M. Poole, $1,012.26; M. Woodcock, $960 4,567.48 Senior Filing Clerks—M. Carr, $1,080; C. Mackenzie, $448.55 1,528.55 Filing Clerk—C Thomson 488.71 Messengers—R. Armstrong, $250; D. E. Palin, $254.84 504.84 Temporary Assistance—G. H. E. Bell, $2; V. E. Bradley, $16; M. I. Church, $289.03; R. Simpson, $413.83; M. Wilkinson, $4.40 725.26 $45,047.37 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board 25.77 $45,021.60 Expenses ($19,590.31) : Office Supplies, etc. — R. Armstrong, $18.50; T. G. Bowen- Colthurst, $12.50; N. Boyce, $117; Bureau of Economics and Statistics, $293.13; Bureau of National Affairs, $11.10; Canadian Association of Administrators of Labour Legislation, $25; CN. Railways, $26.42; C.P.R. Co., $11.29; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $22; Hall Co., Ltd., $140.97; Hotel Vancouver, $100; International Association of Governmental Labour Officials, $28; International Business Machines Co., Ltd., $150; King's Printer, $1,740.27; Law Society of B.C., $30; postage, $320.27; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $23.68; N. Senecal, $136.16; Sun Directories, Ltd., $82; telegrams and telephones, $889.58; J. Thomson, $23.54; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $102.70 4,316.11 Travelling Expenses, etc.—H. V. Bassett, $22.87; A. Bell, $660.88; N. Boyce, $93.10; E. Brown, $720.81; M. A. Cameron, $33.26; A. L. B. Clark, $1,264.75; W. G. Clark, $1,386.93; B. W. Dysart, $826.02; E. M. George, $428.88; J. P. Hogg, $22.70; S. M. Hynes, $27.15; A. H. Jones, $664.77; R. D. Lemmax, $584.49; J. F. Maddigan, $69.47; C. Pearse, $300.25; A. C. Stronge, $129.53; A. B. Suckling, $71.14; H. W. Walmsley, $497.17; F. J. R. Whitchelo, $633.32; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $5.38 8,442.87 Board of Industrial Relations: Allowances—J. A. W. Bell, $140; C J. McDowell, $150 $290.00 Office Supplies, etc. — King's Printer, $1,012.77; telegrams and telephones, $144.22 1,156.99 Travelling Expenses, etc. —A. Bell, $106.29; J. A. W. Bell, $134.62; M. A. Cameron, $96.15; J. Thomson, $100.10 437.16 Automobiles, Accessories, etc.—Abbotsford Motors, $10.95; Beath & Sharpe, Ltd., $166.02; B.A. Motordrome, $23.50; Causeway Service Station, $22.15; W. Cutt, $16.25; Dearborn Motors, Ltd., $254.34; Dill's Service Station, $51.86; Eveready Service Station, $16; General Auto Sales, Ltd., $10.40; Horwood Bros., 1,884.15 Carried forward $59,664.73 $12,403.13 EE 118 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR—Continued. Vote 91. General Office:—Continued. Brought forward Expenses—Continued. Automobiles, Accessories, etc.—Continued. $22.90; Jubilee Garage, $179.07; Kamloops Tire Hospital, $47.30; Monarch Motors, Ltd., $26.90; Morgan's Garage, $51; Public Works Garage, $71.46; Smedley Garage Co., Ltd., $221.91; Thomson & Graham, $198; Waldie Motors, Ltd., $11.40; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $188.31; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $77.46; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $16.80 — Contingencies—J. A. W. Bell, salary $2,115, expenses $24.50; pay-lists, sundry advertising, $1,123.70 9,664.73 $12,403.13 1,683.98 3,263.20 Less sale of Acts Total expenditure, General Office.. 4,611.91 1.75 64,610.16 Vote 92. Factories Inspection. Salaries ($6,871.83) : Inspector—H. Douglas Assistant Inspector—W F. Ironside Stenographer and Home-work Inspector—F. Morrow.. Temporary Assistance—M. I. Church Expenses ($2,663.21) : Office Supplies, etc.—Hall Co., Ltd., $30; King's Printer, $223.91; National Safety Council, $22.48; postage, $149; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $17.20; telegrams and telephones, $369.31; Vancouver News-Herald, $10.20; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $12.55 Travelling Expenses, etc.—H. Douglas, $1,114.26; W. F. Ironside, $678.30; Thomson & Graham, $36 Total expenditure, Factories Inspection $3,000.00 2,580.00 1,200.00 91.83 $6,871.83 834.65 1,828.56 9,535.04 Vote 93. Apprenticeship Branch. Salaries ($6,139.68) : Director—H. Crisford Assistant Director—A. H. Dugdale Stenographers—A. Forster, $635; V. Lutner, $130; M. F. Morgan, $664.68 Expenses ($1,645.45) : Office Supplies, Rent, etc.—B.C. Towel & Linen Supply, Ltd., $21; L. Clay, $52; Hall Co., Ltd., $30; King's Printer, $141.64; postage, $90; Public Works Department, $510; telegrams and telephones, $347.08; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $5.16 Travelling Expenses, etc.—H. Crisford, $170.37; A. H. Dugdale, $142.20; Thomson & Graham, $36 Allowances. Provincial Apprenticeship Committee—J. A. W. Bell, $50; J. F. Keen, $50 $2,490.00 2,220.00 1,429.68 $6,139.68 ,1,196.88 348.57 100.00 Total expenditure, Apprenticeship Branch- Carried forward 7,785.13 $94,333.46 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 119 service. Expended. Vote 94. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR—Continued. Brought forward Trade-schools Regulation Branch. Salaries ($893.99) : Stenographers—H. Etter, $668.39; A. Forster, $225 Expenses ($1,333.75) : Office Supplies, etc.—Hall Co., Ltd., $30; King's Printer, $130.50; postage, $100; Public Works Department, $510; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $5.15 Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. A. W. Bell, $20.10; Thomson & Graham, $18 Allowances—J. A. W. Bell, $480; S. Williamson, $40, Total expenditure, Trade-schools Regulation Branch Vote 95. Safety Branch, Lumber Industry. Salaries ($4,161.90) : Safety Adviser—A. M. Whisker . Stenographer—H. Gilliland Temporary Assistance—V. E. Bradley, $51.61; D. Chivers, $273; J. T. W. Place, $420 Expenses ($1,996.19) : Office Supplies, etc.—Empress Hotel, $15; King's Printer, $629.92; telegrams and telephones, $47.86; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $26.32 Travelling Expenses, etc.—H. Gilliland, $60.95; J. T. W. Place, $86.80; A. M. Whisker, $1,129.34 Total expenditure, Safety Branch, Lumber Industry Vote 96. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Branch. Salaries ($8,227.69) : Supervisor, Vancouver Office, and Conciliation Officer—J. Thomson Secretary-Registrar—B. H. E. Goult Stenographers—S. Akenhead, $48.17; M. Cumming, $450; V. M. OrFlaherty, $455; J. Scott, $960 Temporary Assistance—F. Messerschmidt, $325; S. Morgan, $70; L. McCreath, $249.52 . Expenses ($7,711.65) : Office Supplies, Rent, etc.—Empire Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $12.50; Hall Co., Ltd., $30; King's Printer, $1,088.49; postage, $95.54; Public Works Department, $480; H. Stokes, $17; telegrams and telephones, $410.42; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.71 Travelling Expenses, etc.—M. A. Brown, $200.05; R. G. Clements, $280.54; B. H. E. Goult, $445.49; N. deW. Lyons, $51.58; J T W Place, $258.76; J. Scott, $21.15; Hon. S. Smith, $60; J. Thomson, $805.65; A. M. Whisker, $32.71 Allowances—J. H. Harman, $916.91; Judge A. M. Harper, $200; J. F. Keen, $100; A. R. MacDougall, $306.90; G. R. McQueen, $454 Special Services—J. Griffin, $38.20; P. J. Mackay, $870.05; J. T. W. Place, $492; Wyness & Grant, $35 $893.39 775.65 38.10 520.00 $2,457.29 960.00 744.61 $4,161.90 719.10 1,277.09 $3,150.00 2,520.00 1,913.17 644.52 $8,227.69 2,142.66 2,155.93 1,977.81 1,435.25 $94,333.46 2,227.14 6,158.09 $15,939.34 Total expenditure, Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Board 15,934.29 Carried forward $118,652.98 EE 120 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR—Continued. Brought forward $118,652.98 Statutory. " Public Inquiries Act." Workmen's Compensation Board Inquiry. King's Printer $3.00 Credit, sale of reports 11.15 Credit $8.15 " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. Cost-of-living bonus 5,887.80 $124,540.78 Less credit, " Public Inquiries Act " 8.15 $124,532.63 Vote 97. Youth Training and War Emergency Training. Dominion-Provincial Agreement of 28th May, 1942. Aircraft Mechanics. Ajax Chimney Sweeping & Roofing, $10; B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $16.35; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $1,849.92; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $24.51; B.C. Fuel Co., Ltd., $87.96; B.C. Towel & Linen Supply, Ltd., $157.20; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $1,170.43; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $114.15; Canadian Linen Co., Ltd., $82.62; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $109.16; Canadian Marconi Co., Ltd., $11.67; CN. Railways, $12.40; C.P.R. Co., Ltd., $209.58; Cave & Co., Ltd., $10.80; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $188.32; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $64.10; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $34.03; Diethers, Ltd., $152.50; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $282.34; E. B. Eddy Co., Ltd., $21.95; General Films, Ltd., $29.60; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $1,393.68; Gregg Publishing Co., $14.31; Hastings News, $14.40; A. G. Holmes, $12; Hygrade Radio, Ltd., $16.44; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $115.67; I.X.L. Laundry, $102.75; Johnston National Storage, Ltd., $15.48; Macmillan Co. of Canada, Ltd., $470.59; T. A. Mansell Co., $37.97; Marpole Coal Co., Ltd., $430; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $276.87; Mowat Reo Transfer Co., $30.19; F. C Myers, Ltd., $46.34; MacDonald Bros. Aircraft, Ltd., $676.77; H. E. Mc- Conaghy Plumbing Co., $16.25; McGraw-Hill Book Co., $29.04; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $532.83; News-Courier, $12; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $57.10; Paragon Supplies, Ltd., $10.66; petty cash, $82.29; Pilkington Bros. (Canada), Ltd., $19.89; Production Supply Co., $42.92; Progressive Engineering Works, Ltd., $13.50; Radio Sales Service, Ltd., $453.05; Radio & Technical Publishing Co., $28.17; Rat Portage Wood & Coal Co., Ltd., $118.50; Robinson Electric Co., Ltd., $16.53; G. V. Roote, $1,728; T. F. Rowan, $32.54; Scott- Foster & Co., $45.61; Sitka Spruce Lumber Co., Ltd., $58.96; J. Fyfe Smith Co., Ltd., $155.22; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $13.10; Superintendent of Documents, $62.44; Taylor & Pearson (B.C.), Ltd., $13.26; telegrams and telephones, $174.36; Text-book Branch, $94.14; Underwood Elliott Fisher, Ltd., $17.28; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $90.80; University of B.C., City of Vancouver, $144.73; Vancouver Daily Carried forward $124,532.63 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 121 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR—Continued. Vote 97. Youth Training and War Emergency Training —Continued. Dominion-Provincial Agreement of 28th May, 1942—Continued. Aircraft Mechanics—Continued. Brought forward. $124,532.63 Province, $42; Vancouver News-Herald, $22.50; Vancouver School Board, $3,308.40; Vancouver Sun, $35.70; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $18.23; J. Weidenhoff, $23.29; H. J. Wells Lumber Co., Ltd., $221.49; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $165.40; A. R. Williams Machinery Co. of Vancouver, Ltd., $71.95; Woodward Stores, Ltd., $48.65; World Publishing Co., $13.92; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $659.80; subsistence allowance, 1941-42, $20; pay-lists, instructors, etc., $94,352.92; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $84.31; transferred from War Emergency, $4,165.04 $116,598.82 Less refunds 184.16 $116,414.66 Less Dominion Government contribution 115,867.78 Total, Aircraft Mechanics $546.88 War Emergency. Alcock, Downing & Wright, Ltd., $18.39; R. Angus, Ltd., $466.87; Arrow Transfer Co., Ltd., $33.75; E. Barty, $120; Black Bros., $36.25; Boeing Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., $18,177.26; Bogardus-Wickens, Ltd., $38.19; Bray's Transfer, Ltd., $160.50; B.C. Carbon & Ribbon Co., Ltd., $20; B.C District Telegraph & Delivery Co., Ltd., $14; B.C Drugs, Ltd., $46.56; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $5,593.68; B.C Fuel Co., Ltd., $20.68; B.C. Towel & Linen Supply, Ltd., $11.40; Burrard Drydock Co., Ltd., $45.56; Canada Paint Co. B.C., Ltd., $35.39; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $1,220.06; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $1,886.87; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $2,992.91; C.P.R. Co., $651.70; Cave & Co., Ltd., $24.64; Chicago Junk Co., $15; Citizen's Night Patrol, Ltd., $10.50; City Coal Co., Ltd., $506.26; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $102.45; Collison's, Ltd., $75.49; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $67.20; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $332.76; Consolidated Optical Co., Ltd., $32.78; Cox Electrical Construction Co., $73.97; Crossman Machinery Co., Ltd., $1,967.90; Cruickshank Bros. Belting Co., Ltd., $64.25; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $105.13; Cylinder Grinders, Ltd., $53.51; Department of Education, California, $18.65; Diggon-Hibben, Ltd., $146.97; Dominion Bridge Co., Ltd., $1,279.21; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $56.73; E. B. Eddy Co., Ltd., $33.52; Evans-Coleman Trading Co., Ltd., $15; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $441.50; F. T. Fairey, $812.29; Filmer's Stationery, $73.49; First Aid Attendants, B.C., $185.50; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $290.92; C P. Foster & Co., Ltd., $35.16; General Publishing Co., Ltd., $90; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $396.25; Gregg Publishing Co., $20.43; Harris Calorific Sales Co., $21.14; Heaps Engineering (1940), Ltd., $72.68; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $208.06; F. Hinchcliffe, $140; Hobbs Glass, Ltd., $137.23; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $19.13; E. B. Hoosman & Son, Ltd., $15.14; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $18.06; H. A. Jones, $366.65; Jones Bros., $75; King's Carried forward $546.88 $124,532.63 EE 122 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR—Continued. Vote 97. Youth Training and War Emergency Training ■—Continued. Dominion-Provincial Agreement of 28th May, 1942—Continued. War Emergency—Continued. Brought forward $546.88 $124,532.63 Printer, $98.20; Kirk Coal (Victoria) Co., Ltd., $22.75; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $89.46; Luney Bros., Ltd., $54.35; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $7,680.89; S. Madill, $79.35; T. A. Mansell Co., $39.93; Marpole Coal Co., Ltd., $129.24; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $337.93; Messerschmidt & Sons. $73.95; Moore- Whittington Lumber Co., Ltd., $16.34; Mowat Reo Transfer Co., $601.71; F. C. Myers, Ltd., $146.15; Mc- Cleery & Weston, Ltd., $78; C. J. McDowell, $11.09; D. M. MeKenzie, $90.39; L. M. McLennan, $30; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $938.68; Nanaimo Auto Wrecking, $166.60; Nanaimo-Duncan Utilities, Ltd., $256.38; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., $145.88;'Neon Products of Western Canada, Ltd., $174; New Westminster School Board, $1,244.50; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $219.45; Northwest Equipment Co., $435.65; Pacific Sanitary Rag Co., $55; J. E. Painter's Sons, $27.60; Paragon Supplies, Ltd., $10.82; petty cash, $52.15; Pilkington Bros. (Canada), Ltd., $18.06; Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons (Canada), Ltd., $20.89; Powell River Co., Ltd., $4,773.90; City of Prince Rupert, $120; Prince Rupert Dry Dock & Shipyard, $1,596.13; Production Supply Co., $34.05; Pyrene Manufacturing Co. of Canada, Ltd., $36.60; Renouf Publishing Co., $120.76; Ricketts-Sewell Electric, Ltd., $66.50; P. E. Ritchie & Son, Ltd., $1,104.60; Robinson Electric Co., Ltd., $46.30; G. V. Roote, $432; C Rose, $165; Rose Fuel Co., $46.60; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $75.43; Gordon Russell, Ltd., $60.45; Schofield's Transfer, $103.78; Scott-Foster & Co., $942.27; A. Sheret, Ltd., $37.74; Sidney Roofing & Paper Co., Ltd., $12.11; Simp- son-MacPherson, Ltd., $105; W. W. Smith, $103; J. Fyfe Smith Co., Ltd., $12.86; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $47.81; Snap-on Tools of Canada, Ltd., $49.47; Spear & Jackson (B.C.), Ltd., $28.70; J. Spencer, $28.24; W. H. Squire & Son, $150; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $199.51; telegrams and telephones, $673.12; Text-book Branch, $71.68; Thompson Lumber Co., $304.53; Thorne Store, $14.64; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $67.20; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $41.42; Valley Lumber Yards, Ltd., $84.46; City of Vancouver, $75.12; Vancouver Daily Province, $252; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $246; Vancouver Hotel Co., Ltd., $10; Vancouver News-Herald, $112.50; Vancouver School Board, $2,409.90; Vancouver Sun, $178.50; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $36.80; City of Victoria, $14.85; Victoria Machinery Depot, Ltd., $1,496.62; Victoria School Board, $625.98; Walls & Bradshaw, $210.04; W. Walker & Sons, Ltd., $86; Wartime Merchant Shipping, Ltd., $16.69; J. Watson, Ltd., $13.97; ■ Welding & Metal Trades Supplies, Ltd., $88.12; H. J. Wells Lumber Co., Ltd., $510.78; Whitaker & Rever- comb, Ltd., $552.90; K. H. White & Co., $35.66; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $385.32; A. R. Williams Machinery Co. of Vancouver, Ltd., $161.26; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $100; Yarrows, Ltd., $495.77; pay-lists, subsistence allowances, $55,509.62; pay-lists, transportation, etc., Carried forward $546.88 $124,532.63 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 123 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR—Continued. Vote 97. Youth Training and War Emergency Training ■—Continued. Dominion-Provincial Agreement of 28th May, 1942—Continued. War Emergency—Continued. Brought forward $546.88 $124,532.63 $1,125.52; pay-lists, instructors, etc., $124,823.07; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $311.82 $254,976.63 Less transferred to Rehabilitation.— $3,909.46 . Less transferred to Aircraft Mechanics 4,165.04 Less sundry refunds 119.82 ■ 8,194.32 $246,782.31 Less Dominion Government contribution 245,452.91 Total, War Emergency Programme 1,329.40 Rehabilitation for Discharged Soldiers. B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $15.08; B.C Fuel Co., Ltd., $14.71; C.P.R. Co., $68.95; J. P. Collins, $57.15; Duf- fus School of Business, $2,072; First Aid Attendants, B.C., $12; General Films, Ltd., $10.40; Herberts' Business College, $84; F. Hinchcliffe, $70; E. Hopkins, $85; International Accountants' Society, $318.30; International Correspondence Schools (Canadian), Ltd., $320; Lownds School of Commerce, Ltd., $119.05; Moler Beauty School, $673.70; G. A. Mundie, $133.42; McEwen-Wilkie Business College, $87.25; National Schools of Los Angeles, $100; City of North Vancouver, $30; Pitman Business College, Ltd., $245.75; St. John Ambulance Association, $15.50; Sprott-Shaw Business Institute, $598.50; Sprott-Shaw Schools, Vancouver, $2,045.70; D. Van Nostrand Co., $19.98; Vancouver School of Art, $72.10; Vancouver School Board, $552.50; H. J. Wells Lumber Co., Ltd., $30.21; Western School of Commerce, $131.50; pay-lists, tuition fees, $17.50; pay-lists, subsistence allowances, $173.32; pay- lists, instructors, etc., $3,454.26; transferred from War Emergency, $3,909.46; transferred from Aircraft Mechanics, $46.56; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $27.71 - $15,611.56 Dominion Government contribution 15,611.56 Youth Training. Dominion-Provincial Agreement of 11th September, 1942. Urban Occupational Training. Bogardus-Wickens, Ltd., $11.38; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $130.46; Commercial Towel & Linen Supply Co., $19.05; Cox Electrical Construction Co., $10.10; Dunbar-West Point Grey Community Association, $100; Gault Bros., Ltd., $480.42; M. Gibbons, $76.44; Gordon Neighborhood House, $28.10; Marpole Coal Co., Ltd., $59; M. 'Morris, $15.50; Mowat Reo Transfer Co., Ltd., $78.21; A. N. Macintosh, Ltd., $15; petty cash, $13.13; G. Robinson, $93.52; Singer Sewing Machine Co., $68.48; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $18.48; D. Spencer, Carried forward - $1,876.28 $124,532.63 EE 124 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR—Continued. Vote 97. Youth Training and War Emergency Training —Continued. Youth Training—Continued. Dominion-Provincial Agreement of 11th September, 1942—Continued. Urban Occupational Training—Continued. Brought forward $1,876.28 $124,532.63 Ltd., $425.11; S. Startup, $10.85; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $22.63; telephone, $41.70; Walls & Brad- shaw, $39.49; pay-lists, supervisors, instructors, etc., $12,655.74; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $129.47 $14,542.26 Less Dominion Government contribution 7,271.12 Total, Urban Occupational Training 7,271.14 Physical Education. Pay-lists, instructors, etc $20,000.00 Less Dominion Government contribution 10,000.00 Total, Physical Education 10,000.00 Student Aid. University of Alberta, $4,465; University of British Columbia, $18,758; Dalhousie University, $300; University of Manitoba, $1,650; McGill University, $4,790; North Pacific College of Oregon, $500; Queen's University, $3,415; University of Toronto, $4,300; Vancouver Normal School, $5,115; Vancouver School Board, $100; Victoria College, $756; Victoria Normal School, $4,635; University of Washington, $200; University of Western Ontario, $700; Yale University, $200 $49,884.00 Less Dominion Government contribution 24,942.00 Total, Student Aid , 24,942.00 Total, Provincial Share, Youth Training and War Emergency Training 44,089.42 Total expenditure, Department of Labour $168,622.05 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS. Vote 98. Minister's Office. Salaries ($9,720) : Minister of Lands—Hon. A. W. Gray $7,500.00 Secretary—F. J. N. Fergusson 2,220.00 $9,720.00 Expenses ($1,088.67) : Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co., $12; King's Printer, $25.30; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $168.12; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $49 306.42 Travelling Expenses, etc.—Hon. A. W. Gray 782.25 Total expenditure, Minister's Office $10,808.67 Carried forward $10,808.67 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 125 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Brought forward $10,808.67 Vote 99. Salaries. (a.) General Office—General Administration. Deputy Minister—H. Cathcart $5,000.00 Recorder—H. A. Tomalin ._ . 2,100.00 Clerks—S. C. Hawkins, $1,920; J. M. Laird, $1,692; V. E. V. Mesher, $1,680; J. M. Miller, $1,740; W. Moore, $1,700 8,732.00 Property Clerks—S. Smith, $900.02; W. R. Tait, $999.96 1,899.98 Stenographer—E. Albhouse 1,080.00 Junior Clerk—E. C. Mclntyre 1,320.00 Total, Salaries, General Office $20,131.98 (6.) Lands Branch. Superintendent of Lands—N. Taylor $3,480.00 Inspector of Lands—J. W. Smith 2,580.00 Assistant Superintendent and Chief Clerk—C. E. Hopper . - 2,700.00 Assistant Chief Clerk—R. E. Burns 2,340.00 Accountant—H. E. Morris 2,420.00 Status Clerk—W. A. Robbins . 2,200.00 Pre-emption Inspectors—J. C. Hall, $1,680; T. W. Har- greaves, $1,680; J. T. Stubley, $1,680 5,040.00 Clerks—E. J. Dare, $1,260; W. H. V. Davies, $1,920; W. J. Holman, $1,960; R. K. L. Poyntz, $1,780; S. Smith, $811.98; R. Torrance, $1,572; E. A. Walls, $1,680; A. A. Watt, $1,680; S. G. Wilson, $1,680 14,343.98 Stenographers—J. M. Finlayson, $830; M. E. Morry, $865; N. H. Pite, $801.72; M. E. Reid, $1,260; I. V. Vallance, $900 4,656.72 Junior Clerk—E. R. Gandy 840.00 Total, Salaries, Lands Branch 40,600.70 (c.) Surveys Branch. Surveyor-General—F. C. Green $4,660.00 Surveys Division: Assistant Surveyor-General—F. O. Morris 3,480.00 Draughtsmen—A. Bennet, $875; M. Chandler, $1,680; J. Edward, $1,800; A. L. Fraser, $833.30; J. Macallan, $2,000; D. Permain, $1,880; J. Ridley, $2,100; H. P. Rutter, $2,100; C. E. Tildesley, $2,100 15,368.30 Geoeraphic Division: Chief Geographer—G. G. Aitken 3,360.00 Mathematical Computer—W. H. Hutchinson . 2,880.00 Draughtsmen—W. T. McN. Barrett, $2,000; E. Browne, $2,080; E. P. Creech, $1,900; W. G. H. Firth, $2,700; H. L. E. Hooper, $1,700; R. H. Simmons, $2,000; W. G. Thorpe, $2,220; H. M. Wright, $210 14,810.00 Junior Draughtsman—S. L. Clarke 900.00 Topographic Division: Topographic Surveyors—A. J. Campbell, $3,500; G. J. Jackson, $3,420; N. C. Stewart, $3,500 10,420.00 Assistant Topographic Surveyors—L. Austin-Leigh, $2,400; R. D. Fraser, $2,000; R. C. Mainguy, $2,100; A. S. Thomson, $1,900 8,400.00 Carried forward $64,278.30 $60,732.68 $10,808.67 EE 126 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. Vote 99. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Salaries—Continued. (c.) Surveys Branch—-Continued. Brought forward General Staff: Clerks—N. P. Blandy, $1,720; G. Ingledew, $1,740; A. C. Wilson, $1,620 Stenographers—E. Rhodes, $900; K. J. C. Wilson, $1,416 Photostat Operator—W. A. Mulcahy . $64,278.30 $60,732.68 $10,808.67 5,080.00 Blue-print Operator—T. A. Jacklin Total, Salaries, Surveys Branch . 2,316.00 1,920.00 1,920.00 $4,600.00 4,000.00 27,560.00 53,883.74 3,060.00 2,700.00 75,514.30 (d.) Water Rights Branch. Comptroller of Water Rights—E. Davis $4,500.00 Deputy Comptroller of Water Rights—J. E. Lane 4,300.00 Hydraulic Engineers—S. H. Frame, $2,700; E. H. Tred- croft, $2,700 j 5,400.00 Senior Draughtsman—E. T. Hodgkinson 2,340.00 Draughtsmen—W. E. Corry, $1,920; G. R. Ford, $1,980; A. Long, $2,040; B. Varcoe, $1,500 7,440.00 Chief Clerk—K. R. F. Denniston — 2,500.00 Clerks—J. R. Mountain, $2,100; A. Paton, $1,620; N. J. Ross, $2,100; A. G. Sargent, $1,800; G. S. Soutar, $1,620 - 9,240.00 Stenographers—M. E. Gray, $560; B. M. E. Gurney, $260; H. F. Hinder, $1,248; L. G. Thomson, $875 2,943.00 District Offices * District Engineers—W. Blane, $3,180; E. G. Marriott, $3,340; D. K. Penfold, $3,180; C. Varcoe, $3,340 13,040.00 Assistant District Engineers—A. G. Hatton, $2,400; A. D. Marshall, $2,400; R. Pollard, $2,400 7,200.00 Stenographers—R. Jarbeau, $815; E. A. B. Simeon, $820; E. P. Williams, $859.75 2,494.75 $61,397.75 Less received from Department of Agriculture 2,000.00 Total, Salaries, Water Rights Branch 59,397.75 (e.) Forest Branch. Chief Forester—C D. Orchard Assistant Chief Forester—G. P. Melrose Foresters—R. E. Allen, $3,300; E. E. Gregg, $3,300; R. D. Greggor, $3,000; C. J. Haddon, $3,780; F. S. McKinnon, $3,300; E. B. Prowd, $3,600; R. C St. Clair, $3,980; C. C. Ternan, $3,300 Assistant Foresters—G. S. Allen, $2,400; E. W. Bassett, $2,955; T. A. Clarke, $616; A. E. Collins, $2,220; G. V. Copley, $2,400; W. R. Eccles, $367.74; H. B. Forse, $2,460; E. H. Garman, $2,400; M. W. Gormely, $2,520; H. J. Hodgins, $2,880; W. Holmgren, $1,505; C. P. Lyons, $1,920; S. E. Marling, $2,880; J. E. Mathieson, $1,505; A. P. MacBean, $2,400; J. G. MacDonald, $2,475; C. F. McBride, $2,220; K. C. Mc- Cannel, $2,880; R. G. McKee, $2,880; D. L. McMullan, $2,340; H. G. McWilliams, $2,400; W. C. Phillips, $2,220; R. H. Spilsbury, $2,340; D. B. Taylor, $2,700 Royalty Inspector—S. W. Barclay Marine and Structural Engineer—J. H. Blake Carried forward $95,803.74 $195,644.73 $10,808.67 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 127 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Vote 99. Salaries—Continued. (e.) Forest Branch—Continued. Brought forward $95,803.74 $195,644.73 $10,808.67 Mechanical Superintendent—W. C Spouse 2,400.00 Chief Clerks—A. M. Davies, $2,000; E. P. Fox, $2,520; E. H. Henshall, $2,340; J. Jardine, $2,100; H. J. Parker, $2,400; S. S. Simpson, $2,100 13,460.00 Accountant—H. H. Smith 2,580.00 Assistant Accountants—C. R. Scharff 2,100.00 Grazing Assistant—W. H. Browne 2,100.00 Compiler—D. Macdougall 1,920.00 Draughtsmen—G. H. Birkenhead, $1,920; J. C. Ciceri, $2,000; J. J. K. Frost, $1,860; R. G. Gilchrist, $1,920; J. C. I. Rogers, $1,789.99; A. E. Thompson, $2,400 .... 11,889.99 Clerks—J. S. Asson, $1,800; J. L. Atkins, $1,780; S. F. Bankes, $1,900; J. A. Bruce, $440; R. B. Carter, $1,800; J. L. Colbert, $2,000; G. F. Cooper, $1,320; J. Davey, $1,900; H. M. Dronsfield, $1,669.99; H. J. Dunn, $1,680; R. de W. Freeman, $1,620; D. I. Gentleman, $180; C. E. Henderson, $1,800; V. Koski, $1,150; E. C. Mackay, $1,380; D. Mitchell, $99.25; F. P. Mitchell, $400; M. Montgomery, $1,149.11; A. G. Mumford, $2,320; D. I. MacLeod, $1,500; A. C. Norberg, $1,700; A. H. Nunn, $2,000; W. A. Oxendale, $1,140; A. E. Pickford, $1,680; R. L. Scoble, $2,000; C. H. Sendey, $150; T. A. Simmons, $2,100; J. A. Stobbart, $1,200; A. S. Stringer, $1,900; M. M. Tait, $990; R. D. Tuthill, $1,400; J. A. Underwood, $1,605; L. B. Webster, $2,000; C H. Wieldand, $1,200; E. Wilding, $980; A. B. Williams, $2,000 51,933.35 Clerk-Stenographers—J. A. Bruce, $800; S. M. Fitz- patrick, $1,005.83; G. W. Gammon, $1,166; I. L. Johnson, $960; K. Shrubsall, $865 ... 4,796.83 Stenographers—J. Allen, $195; E. M. Archibald, $186.33; D. M. Armstrong, $602.33; M. I. Blackbourn, $1,020; J. Bowden (nee Wilde), $1,020; B. B. Brown, $795; B. M. Butler, $805; M. F. Chorlton, $845; P. L. Christian, $1,080; E. S. Dobson, $771.33; A. L. Edwards, $333.87; J. M. Gatenby, $1,100; G. M. Gordon, $738; R. F. Goward, $1,020; J. Graham, $1,080; E. M. Heagle, $785; G. P. Holden, $620; A. M. Holloway, $925.33; M. B. Hull, $960; S. E. Hunter, $756.94; N. L. King, $277.33; N. Lea, $840; M. D. Mitchell, $960; S. M. McLean, $900; B. C. Palmer, $130; M. K. Palmer, $1,080; D. E. Phillips, $514.35; F. Prudente, $278.55; F. M. Rea, $769.17; D. M. Rowley, $830; D. Shrubsall, $195; V. L. Stuckey, $810; G. Styles, $600; M. M. Tait, $75; D. A. Trapp, $1,320; R. E. Veitch, $820; C. Ward, $150; M. B. Wells, $840; V. M. West- away, $366.94; R. M. Willie, $890 28,285.47 Junior Clerks and Messengers—U. D. Anderson, $42.58; C Bindley, $328.23; B. A. Bilodeau, $156; I. Des- champs, $800; J. H. E. Eliason, $960; J. E. Foxgord, $116.39; J. K. Goodhew, $200; M. M. Kearns, $618; E. E. Lindsey, $390; R. J. Little, $240; D. E. Phillips, $251.61; S. E. Powell, $100.86; M. B. Roberts, $15.48 4,219.15 Supervisors—T. W. Brewer, $2,460; W. G. Henning, $2,400; C. F. Holmes, $2,400; R. Murray, $2,400; F. H. Pym, $2,460 12,120.00 Supervisors' Clerk—J. E. Hay —. 1,500.00 Rangers—G. M. Abernethy, $1,103.32; W. Adamson, $1,860; H. A. Allison, $130; G. G. Armytage, $2,200; W. Black, $2,200; E. T. Calvert, $2,200; R. Cameron, Carried forward $235,108.53 $195,644.73 $10,808.67 EE 128 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. 'Vote 99. Salaries—Continued. (e.) Forest Branch—Continued. Brought forward $235,108.53 $195,644.73 $10,808.67 $2,200; W. H. Campbell, $275; W. N. Campbell, $2,200; A. C. Chisholm, $2,200; R. O. Christie, $544; H. J. Coles, $2,200; S. G. Cooper, $2,200; W. P. Cowan, $1,740; E. W. Cowie, $2,200; R. B. W. Eden, $2,200; H. A. Ferguson, $1,776.66; G. A. Forbes, $2,200; C. S. Frampton, $1,826.66; S. C. Frost, $1,760; T. L. Gibbs, $166.45; C. L. Gibson, $2,143.33; G. H. Gill, $341.80; G. M. Gilmour, $1,182.90; R. G. Glassford, $2,143.33; F. P. Gowanlock, $50.75; J. P. Greenhouse. $2,006.67; C. D. Haddon, $1,776.66; J. W. Hayhurst, $2,023.34; F. Hesketh, $544; R. C. Hewlett, $1,274; F. R. Hill, $516.90; J. H. Holmberg, $1,776.66; G. Huscroft, $589.33; F. E. Johnson, $192.90; J. L. Johnson, $544; M. Johnson, $488; J. W. Ker, $1,766.66; M. O. Kullander, $721.29; J. F. La Forge, $480; A. C. Langstroth, $2,140; R. Little, $2,200; E. M. Lundin, $305.81; J. S. Macalister, $1,776.66; J. A. Mahood, $2,200; I. Martin, $2,200; G. J. Mayson, $2,200; I. Moen, $120; J. S. Mottishaw, $900; P. T. Muskett, $600; J. P. MacDonald, $2,200; J. W. Mc- Cluskey, $2,220; H. McDougall, $375.75; J. McNeill, $2,200; F. H. Nelson, $1,776.66; H. C. Nichols, $2,200; W. E. Noble, $1,579.74; A. V. O'Meara, $1,776.66; L. S. Ott, $1,776.66; G. C. Palethorpe, $2,200; C Per- rin, $2,200; A. B. Porter, $1,776.66; E. Reid, $544; D. W. Richardson, $451.03; C. E. Robertson, $2,200; G. T. Robinson, $1,860; D. H. Ross, $2,200; H. R. Sansom, $2,200; G. T. Schupe, $2,200; J. B. Scott, $2,200; S. Silke, $2,143.33; D. R. Smith, $2,140; S. T. Strimbold, $1,760; P. E. Sweatman, $2,200; E. W. Thomas, $1,826.66; T. J. W. Underwood, $2,006.67; C. S. Whelan, $480; J. H. Willan, $520; C. Williams, $2,200; R. V. Williams, $58.06; C. M. Yingling, $1,776.66 123,845.62 Supervisors of Scalers—W. Byers, $3,660; E. A. Charlesworth, $2,700 6,360.00 Assistant Supervisor of Scalers—-A. C. Heard 3,120.00 Scalers—E. S. Antle, $2,700; J. E. Berg, $2,190; W. C. Deans, $1,890; P. M. Docker, $2,700; G. A. Ebert, $2,190; J. B. C. Ebert, $2,700; J. A. Featherston- haugh, $2,700; F. R. Garrett, $2,700; H. W. Hall, $2,700; P. E. Jacques, $1,890; R. C Jones, $2,190; R. H. Kearns, $2,700; W. H. Manson, $1,890; H. J. Moscrop, $2,190; H. A. D. Munn, $2,700; G. H. Munro, $675; J. W. McDonald, $2,190; G. R. McKay, $3,000; J. R. McKinlay, $2,700; E. C McNary, $3,000; R. M. Nash, $2,700; F. O'Grady, $2,700; F. Paterson, $3,000; H. Perrett, $2,700; J. B. Riddell, $2,190; A. N. Terry, $2,700; E. R. Townley, $3,000; J. Younie, $2,700 69,285.00 Recorders of Scaling—F. C. Fisher, $1,800; B. J. Parker, $2,220 4,020.00 Computing Clerks—D. M. F. Drummond, $1,500; G. W. Gammon, $120; E. C. Hepburn, $1,490 3,110.00 Export Inspector—J. Thompson 2,340.00 Station Foreman—R. C Swan „ 2,100.00 Boat-builders—T. T. Edwards, $1,800; G. Willis, $1,800 3,600.00 Mechanics—M. K. Bennett, $1,800; K. B. Leuty, $1,800 3,600.00 Carried forward $456,489.15 $195,644.73 $10,808.67 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 129 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Vote 99. Salaries—Continued. (e.) Forest Branch—Continued. Brought forward $456,489.15 $195,644.73 $10,808.67 Fire Inspectors—J. M. Fraser, $2,340; W. Holmgren, $1,025; J. E. Mathieson, $1,000; J. G. MacDonald, $216.66; J. A. Pedley, $2,600; A. H. Waddington, $2,400; P. Young, $2,400 Less charged to Forest Protection Fund 11,981.66 $468,470.81 $113,942.08 Less charged to Scaling Fund— 88,677.03 Less charged to Forest Reserve Account .'— 14,010.00 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board 389.23 Less received from Department of Agriculture 405.001 217,423.34 Total, Salaries, Forest Branch Total, Vote 99 Vote 100. Land Settlement Board. Salaries ($18,064.14) : Chairman, Land Settlement Board—W. TurnbulL Secretary—C. Stephenson Director—W. S. Latta.. Supervisor of Land Classification—F. D. Mulholland.. Inspector of Land Settlement—R. H. Macintosh Sub-Inspector—I. Spielmans Accountant—N. L. Camsusa Temporary Assistance—A. K. Malcolm Expenses ($2,417) : Office Supplies, etc.—J. I. Firth, $133; R. Fort, $22.60; L. V. Frasier, $267.89; King's Printer, $273.40; C. I. Mackenzie, $24; A. J. M. Norman, $297.50; R. G. Rhodes, $66.40; telegrams and telephones, $29.72; A. S. Thomson, $67; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $10.79 Travelling Expenses, etc.—W. S. Latta, $134.06; F. D. Mulhol- land, $1,040.12; W. Turnbull, $41.90; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $8.62 Total expenditure, Land Settlement Board Vote 101. Temporary Assistance. I A. Byatt, $4.33; W. H. Campbell, $131.29; C. L. French, $900; F. B. Gowanlock, $18.96; B. M. E. Gurney, $377; G. H. Hallett, $300; I. B. Johnson, $900; P. G. Little, $253.71; C. J. McGuire, C. M. Roberts, $700; S. H. Tuck, $900; J. H. Willan, $180.32 251,047.47 $4,200.00 1,320.00 2,700.00 3,300.00 2,400.00 2,100.00 1,920.00 124.14 $18,064.14 1,192.30 1,224.70 5,565.61 Total expenditure, Temporary Assistance Vote 102. War Service, Temporary Assistance. G. M. Abernethy, $759; J. H. A. Applewhaite, $1,776.66; B. I. Armstrong, $830; R. W. Aylett, $1,760; K. M. Bell, $1,776.66; L. C. Chamberlin, $1,793.32; R. A. Court, $420; T. L. Curtis, $284.19; Carried forward 446,692.20 20,481.14 5,565.61 $483,547.62 EE 130 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Vote 102. War Service, Temporary Assistance;—Continued. Brought forward .$483,547.62 J. H. Dearing, $1,776.66; V. A. Dell, $862.65; H. E. Ferguson, $1,000; W. R. Garcin, $232.50; J. K. Goodhew, $540; A. C. Gray, $381.33; J. S. Hallier, $275; G. D. Higgs, $254.03; L. S. Hope, $623.22; A. C Horwood, $491.45; C. D. Huck, $82.74; N. M. Keat- ley, $830; R. W. Kroeger, .$660; P. Lea, $411.67; V. J. Lewis, $216.77; J. Line, $900; E. F. Middleton, $411.67; J. C. Moore, $960; R. K. McCorkall, $45; E. T. McLaren, $372.67; R. G. Newton, $540; R. O. Noakes, $1,450; A. E. Parlow, $230.64; G. A. Playfair, $750; I. Reid, $810; H. W. Ridley, $660; R. R. Ridley, $481.94; G. L. Ritchie, $14.51; C. M. Roberts, $250; R. Rutherford, $660; I. G. Scott, $101.61; J. E. Shirreff, $204.68; J. A. Sim, $1,776.66; J. M. Smith, $477.50; F. A. Southwell, $180; P. W. R. Spencer, $13.07; A. E. Stone, $418; L. G. Taft, $1,793.32; R. C. Telford, $1,980; C. S. Thompson, $1,320; C. R. Turner, $270; W. R. Tuthill, $325.81; G. L. Williamson, $68.23; J. W. Wright, $1,080 $36,583.16 Total expenditure, War Service, Temporary Assistance 36,583.16 Vote 103. Expenses (including Administration, Maintenance of Buildings, Launches, Autos, and other Equipment, etc.). Lands Branch. Office Supplies, etc.—Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $193.45; C. P. Foster & Co., Ltd., $19.71; Fuggle & Christopher, $92.20; King's Printer, $5,427.76; T. H. Mc- ' Dermott, $13; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $59.39; L. Omundson, $16.50; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $66.25; Valvoline Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $12; Willson Stationery Co., Ltd., $81; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $33.59 $6,054.85 Travelling Expenses, etc.—H. Cathcart, $40.15; J. C. Hall, $741.36; T. W. Hargreaves, $582.17; J. W. Smith, $128.79; J. T. Stubley, $850.47 2,342.94 Gazette and Newspaper Notices—Bridge River-Lillooet News, $132; Cariboo Observer, $92.32; Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd., $117.48; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $69.75; Columbian Co., Ltd., $156.42; Cranbrook Courier, $20.24; Fernie Free Press, $32; Golden Star'Publishing Co., $11.68; Interior News, $50.88; Kamloops Sentinel, Ltd., $117.04; King's Printer, $555.65; Kootenaian, $38.28; Nechako Chronicle, $33.28; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $64.64; Omineca Herald & Terrace News, $36.48; Penticton Herald, $12.65; Prince Rupert Daily News, Ltd., $71.04; Revelstoke Review, $32.80; Star P. & P. Co., $21.42; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $38.25; Vancouver Daily Province, $41.40; Vancouver News-Herald, $14.56; Vancouver Sun, $31.20; Vernon News, Ltd., $17.84; .West Coast Advocate, $26.60; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $18.24 1,854.14 Incidentals—Canadian Bank of Commerce 8.45 Total, Lands Branch $10,260.38 Surveys Branch. Office Supplies, etc.—Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $239.93; CN. Railways, $53.81; C.P.R. Co., $114.96; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $78.26; Economy Steam Laundry, $14.42; C. P. Foster & Co., Ltd., Carried forward $10,260.38 $520,130.78 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 131 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Vote 103. Expenses (including Administration, Maintenance of Buildings, Launches, Autos, and other Equipment, etc.)—Continued. Surveys Branch—Continued. Brought forward $10,260.38 $520,130.78 Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. $5,164.65; J. G. Fraser, Ltd., $478.70; Gore Blue Print Co., $42.65; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $24.31; Hobbs Glass, Ltd., $14.58; Hughes-Owens Co., Ltd., $677.20; King's Printer, $1,304.37; Lemon- Gonnason Co., Ltd., $106; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $39.90; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $169.16; Pacific Sanitary Rag Co., $27.40; Photostat Corporation, $486.12; T. Shotbolt, Ltd., $266.20; telegrams and telephones, $41.02; Victoria Photo Supply, Ltd., $67.76; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $60.97 $9,472.37 Travelling Expenses, etc.—F. C. Green, $300.05; F. O. Morris, $6.60 306.65 Gazette and Newspaper Notices—King's Printer 408.15 Total, Surveys Branch 10,187.17 Water Rights Branch. Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $652.35; R. Osborne, $30; G. J. Stewart, $23.31'; telegrams and telephones, $465.41; C W. Tyler, $20.85; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $60.61 $1,252.53 Travelling Expenses, etc.—W. Blane, $146.30; E. Davis, $860.60; M. E. Gray, $94.80; A. G. Hatton, $491.13; R. Jarbeau, $28.65; J. E. Lane, $65.10; E. G. Marriott, $220.08; A. D. Marshall, $80.64; D. K. Penfold, $292.88; R. Pollard, $206.59; C. Varcoe, $26.73. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—G. Anderson, $80.30; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $176.73; G. Bone, $12.07; Cuthbert Motors, Ltd., $451.59; Davis-Drake Motors, Ltd., $52.70; , Dearborn Motors, Ltd., $288.12; Kamloops Tire Hospital, $75.59; Orchard City Motors, Ltd., $470.56; Public Works Garage, $303.63; Sowerby-Cuthbert, Ltd., $80.67; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $114.87; garage rentals and gas ration books, $32 4,652.33 Gazette and Newspaper Notices—King's Printer 53.40 Incidentals—Sundry accounts not exceeding $10 9.71 Total, Water Rights Branch. . 5,967.97 Forest Branch. Office Supplies, etc.—Anderson's Lumber Yard, $138.92; B.C. Lumberman, $10; CN. Railways, $164.25; C.P.R. Co., $89.78; Canadian Postage Meters, Ltd., $52.02; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $238.02; J. L. Colbert, $34.01; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $26.91; Diggon- Hibben, Ltd., $27.84; District Forester, Fort George, $10.06; Dixon & Murray, Ltd., $43.54; Dominion Map & Blue Print Co., Ltd., $148.61; Empire Forestry Association, $10; C. P. Foster & Co., Ltd., $66.60; J. G. Fraser, Ltd., $72.27; D. Gestetner (Canada), Ltd., $14.40; Kamloops Sash & Door Factory, $10; King's Printer, $13,500.19; Lands Department, $32.35; W. C Ledingham, $21.50; Marshall-Wells Alberta Co., Ltd., $32.64; J. MacDonald, $12.40; McRae Bros., Carried forward $26,415.52 $520,130.78 EE 132 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Vote 103. Expenses (including Administration, Maintenance of Buildings, Launches, Autos, and other Equipment, etc.)—Continued. Forest Branch—Continued. Brought forward $26,415.52 $520,130.78 Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Ltd., $34.25; A. V. O'Meara, $33.05; H. R. Sansom, $13.84; Sigurdson Millwork Co., Ltd., $114.29; A. C. Taylor, $11.90; telegrams, telephones, and postage, $14,022.70; E. W. Thomas, $16.65; The Timberman, $10.50; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Underwood Elliott Fisher, Ltd., $21.98; Western Drafting & Blueprinting Co., $29.60; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $12.79; Williams & Wilkins Co., $11.10; Willson Stationery Co., Ltd., $159.33; G. S. Wood, $74.85; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $231.54 $29,566.68 Less sundry refunds 5.60 Travelling Expenses, etc.—G. M. Abernethy, $714.10; W. Adamson, $149.90; R. E. Allen, $561; J. Apple- whaite, $127.46; G. G. Armytage, $179.37; R. W. Aylett, $378.57; S. W. Barclay, $140.20; K. M. Bell, $492.81; W. Black, $107.22; J. H. Blake, $638.94; T. W. Brewer, $79.95; C. W. Burnett, $252.16; E. T. Calvert, $212.35; R. Cameron, $180.75; W. H. Camp- , bell, $296.50; W. N. Campbell, $679.60; L. C Cham- berlin, $410; E. A. Charlesworth, $723.07; A. Chis- holm, $129.70; R. O. Christie, $42; H. J. Coles, $193.80; S. G. Cooper, $139.73; G. V. Copley, $99.40; W. P. Cowan, $231.82; E. W. Cowie, $194.52; J. H. Dearing, $96.70; R. B. W. Eden, $102.31; H. A. Ferguson, $227.17; G. Forbes, $49; H. B. Forse, $130.40; E. P. Fox, $25.10; C. S. Frampton, $364.90; C. L. French, $465.91; S. C. Frost, $177.55; T. L. Gibbs, $24.80; C. L. Gibson, $130.95; G. H. Gill, $40.30; A. M. Gilmour, $95.50; R. J. Glassford, $152.30; M. W. Gormely, $111.10; F. B. Gowanlock, $20.90; J. P. Greenhouse, $155.24; R. D. Greggor, $842.86; C. D. Haddon, $250.83; C. J. Haddon, $421.35; J. W. Hayhurst, $134.30; W. G. Henning, $141.62; F. Hesketh, $54.45; R. C. Hewlett, $264.12; F. Hill, $89.32; H. J. Hodgins, $67.97; J. H. Holm- berg, $117.66; C. F. Holmes, $492.22; L. S. Hope, $32.35; G. Huscroft, $48.50; F. Johnson, $16.50; I. B. Johnson, $1,053.61; J. L. Johnson, $57.11; M. A. Johnson, $55.40; J. W. Ker, $364.60; M. O. Kullander, $214; J. La Forge, $45.10; A. C. C. Langstroth, $259.24; R. Little, $201.01; E. Lundin, $35.90; J. S. Macalister, $333.70; J. A. Mahood, $431.75; S. E. Marling, $381.77; I. Martin, $629.24; G. J. Maysoh, $98.10; G. P. Melrose, $1,435.22; D. Mitchell, $12.95; P. T. Muskett, $102.10; J. MacDonald, $293.85; J. G. MacDonald, $224.27; C. F. McBride, $307.77; K. C. McCannel, $336.02; J. W. McCluskey, $95.95; H. Mc- Dougall, $119.25; C. J. McGuire, $995.95; R. G. McKee, $180.85; D. L. McMullan, $50.22; J. McNeill, $260.54; F. H. Nelson, $246.07; H. C Nichols, $89.55; W. E. Noble, $76.92; A. Norberg, $38.50; A. V. O'Meara, $217.38; C. D. Orchard, $644.98; L. S. Ott, $208.60; G. C. Palethorpe, $233.10; A. E. Parlow, $49.10; C. Perrin, $116.50; W. C. Phillips, $210.10; A. B. Porter, $102.16; E. B. Prowd, $154.80; $29,561.08 Carried forward $29,561.08 $26,415.52 $520,130.78 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. ' EE 133 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. vote 103. Expenses (including Administration, Maintenance of Buildings, Launches, Autos, and other Equipment, ETC.)—Continued. Forest Branch—Continued. Brought forward $29,561.08 $26,415.52 $520,130.78 Travelling Expenses, etc.—Continued. F. H. Pym, $141.85; J. R. Randall, $35; E. Reid, $19.38; D. W. Richardson, $42.85; C. E. Robertson, $224.75; G. T. Robinson, $146.33; D. H. Ross,. $393.65; R. C St. Clair, $312.20; H. R. Sansom, $183.70; G. Schupe, $119.50; J. B. Scott, $486.15; S. "Silke, $187.43; J. A. Sim, $147.90; S. S. Simpson, $40.20; D. R. Smith, $166.50; W. C. Spouse, $677.63; S. T. Strimbold, $267.05; A. Stringer, $63.25; P. Sweatman, $182.42; L. G. Taft, $109.98; R. C. Telford, $39.70; C. C. Ternan, $454.36; E. W. Thomas, $214.45; S. H. Tuck, $181.65; T. J. Underwood, $183.18; C. S. Whelan, $50.10; J. H. Willan, $59.50; C.Williams, $102.90; C. M. Yingling, $373.11; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $46.80 29,315.80 Construction, Purchase, Repairs, and Maintenance of Autos and Launches (including Subsistence of Crews, etc.): Salaries ($30,997.67) : Pay-lists, $30,997.67 Supplies, etc. ($64,157.03): Al's Motor Service, $10.55; Alberni Motors, Ltd., $49.65; Alberta Lumber Co., Ltd., $926.27; Alert Bay Boat Repair, $11.50; J. Allanson, $43.34; Allen's Super Service, $138.62; C. T. Anderson, $26.95; G. Anderson, $232.25; E. Aquilin, $25.10; Armour Salvage & Towing Co., Ltd., $180; G. G. Armytage, $11.57; R. W. Aylett, $36.62; M. Balmer, $228.40; Bank Service Station, $38.02; Barrett's Garage, $48.03; Beacon Service Station, $690.35; Beardmore & Co., Ltd., $12.14; Bearing Supply House, Ltd., $56.19; Beath & Sharpe, Ltd., $310.20; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $271.61; K. M. Bell, $156.17; F. Bellis, $12; I. G. Bernard, $15; W. Black, $77.80; J. H. Blake, $43.49; Bloom & Sigalet, Ltd., $99.31; Boeing Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., $1,105.94; Bogardus-Wickens, Ltd., $48.71; Bottled Gas, Ltd., $226.80; A. W. Bouch, $151.59; Boultbee, Ltd., $83.43; R. F. Bovey, Ltd., $115.84; Bowes & Herron Garage, $802.13; Boyd's Garage, $56.85; Brett's, Ltd., $540.10; B.A. Motordrome, $17.43; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $554.82; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $600; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $361.94; B.C. Fir & Cedar Lumber Co., Ltd., $34.02; B.C Plywoods, Ltd., $171.93; Bronson's Garage, $13.65; A. R. Brown, $116.85; Buerge's Garage, $139.02; Burns Lake Hardware & Garage, $346.98; Burr Motors, Ltd., $216.19; Buscombe & Co., Ltd., $16.54; Buster's Super Service, Ltd., $215.59; E. T. Calvert, $38.35; Campbell Auto Supply, Ltd., $18.50; Campbell's Boat Supply, $818.79; Campbell River Garage, $65.05; Gordon Campbell, Ltd., $38.50; Canadian Atlas Diesel Engines, Ltd., $652.13; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $114.74; Canadian Fishing Co., Ltd., $11; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $332.43; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $89.24; CN. Railways, $10.11; C.P.R. Co., $30.33; Canal Flats Garage, $78.37; Central Carried forward $58,876.88 $26,415.52 $520,130.78 EE 134 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Vote 103. Expenses (including Administration, Maintenance of Buildings, Launches, Autos, and other Equipment, etc.)—Continued. Forest Branch—Continued. Brought forward $58,876.88 $26,415.52 $520,130.78 Construction, Purchase, Repairs, and Maintenance of Autos and Launches (including Subsistence of Crews, etc.)—Continued. Supplies, etc.—Continued. Service, $265; Central Service Depot, $14.94; L. C Chamberlin, $37.87; E. A. Charlesworth, $19.95; Cherry Motors, Ltd., $68.33; Chesterfield Salon, $100; Cheston & La Rochelle, $27.99; City Motors, Ltd., $120.56; City Service, $335.75; Clinton Motors, $39.69; Columbia Garage, $105.25; Commercial Tire Co., Ltd., $49; G. V. Copley, $17.97; Corfield Motors, Ltd., $139.94; Courtenay Garage, $238.76; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $33.36; Cranbrook Auto Wreckers, $24.45; Crane, Ltd., $16.90; Cruickshank Bros. Belting Co., Ltd., $12.50; Cuthbert Motors, Ltd., $13.05; F. G. Daniels, $26.50; Dave's Garage, $42.40; Dawson Garage, $10.75; Dearborn Motors, Ltd., $560.83; J. H. Dearing, $37.20; Diethers, Ltd., $58.65; Dill's Super Service Station, $457.22; Domestic Oil Burner Distributors, Ltd., $42.51; Dominion Bridge Co., Ltd., $22.22; Douglas Tire Service, $56.19; A. T. Duncan, $172.50; J. E. Earle, $73.94; Eburne Sawmills, Ltd., $188.94; Ellett Copper & Brass Co., Ltd., $21.46; Elio Furniture Store, $13.40; Empire Brass Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $191.26; Enderby Motors, $50.75; Engeman's Garage, $179.32; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $12.30; Evans Products Co., Ltd., $79.16; K. Ey- olfson, $369.60; Fairmont Railway Motors, Ltd., $54.69; Farina Laundry Co., $187.26; R. G. Farmer, $367.50; Fender's Garage, $24.81; Fernie Garage, $673.13; Finlayson's Garage, $258.50; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $64.27; H. B. Forse, $50.73; Forst's, Ltd., $127.57; C. S. Frampton, $360.87; C. L. French, $11.53; Gardner Diesel Engines, Ltd., $354.49; Garward's Service, $12.06; General Auto Sales, Ltd., $753.80; General Paint Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $68.68; R. J. Glassford, $36.65; M. Goldberg, $24.30; Golden Motors, $352.36; Gordon's Garage, $15.50; Gordon's Hardware, $53.65; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $661.78; Grand Forks Garage, $44.92; Haddad & Gartside, $157.60; C. J. Haddon, $47.80; Hammond, Ltd., $26.10; Hanson Garage Co., Ltd., $238.97; T. Hawes & Sons, $225.11; 'J. E. Hay, $31.94; R. C. Hewlett, $17.22; Hi-way Garage, $16.36; Hoffar's, Ltd., $135.84; L. H. Holker, $825; W. Holmgren, $13; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $1,457.08; Home Terminal, $211.25; E. B. Horsman & Son, Ltd., $177.85; Hoskins Garage, $338.49; Hub Garage, $420.91; Hudson's Bay Co., $38.44; F. E. Hunt, Ltd., $54.74; J. E. Hunter Co., Ltd., $38.20; Imperial Motors, $10.60; Imperial Oil. Ltd., $1,613.66; Imperial Service Garage, $234.95; International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $209.70; Invermere Garage, $523.36; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $124.20; V. & B. Jenkins, $76.27; Joe's Tire Hospital, $48.02; John's Garage, $43.25; Johnston Bros. Garage, $29.02; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., Carried forward $58,876.88 $26,415.52 $520,130.78 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 135 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Vote 103. Expenses (including Administration, Maintenance of Buildings, Launches, Autos, and other Equipment, etc.)—Continued. Forest Branch—Continued. Brought forward $58,876.88 $26,415.52 $520,130.78 Construction, Purchase, Repairs, and Maintenance of Autos and Launches (including Subsistence of Crews, etc.)—Continued. Supplies, etc.—Continued. $27.69; Kamloops Tire Hospital, $266.77; Kaslo Motor Transport, $153.71; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $43.94; Kemp's Service Station, $49.23; E. T. Kenney, Ltd., $120.38; J. W. Ker, $29.37; L. L. King, $55.83; Kline's, $36.57; S. Knowles, $20.40; Kullander Bros., $37.45; J. La Forge, $30; Lake Motors, Ltd., $23.20; A. C. C. Langstroth, $280.60; W. G. Lawson, $220; V. LeBrun, $202.65; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $535.55; R. Little, $16.99; Little, Haug- land & Kerr, $36.93; Lloyd Motors, $26.28; Lloyd's Taxi & Standard Service Station, $10.30; Logan's Service, $44.54; Long's Store, $87.41; W. R. Love Electric Co., $120.60; Lucas Motors, Ltd., $11; Ludy's Repair Shop, $136.12; L. Lyle, $97.05; Mac- farlane & Co., Ltd., $97.35; Mackay Smith, Blair & Co., Ltd., $26.43; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $243.76; J. A. Mahood, $80.97; Mainland Foundry Co., $42.99; W. H. Malkin Co., Ltd., $36.18; Marpole Coal Co., Ltd., $773.87; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $190.96; Martin's Garage, $47.85; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $13.86; R. W. A. Maxwell, $38.85; Medical Building Garage, Ltd., $158.95; B. Meek, $114.38; G. P. Melrose, $20.24; G. Mervyn, $12.50; Messinger Motors, $402.52; J. E. Miles, $12; Milslater & Peterson Welding Co., $15; C A. Mitchell, $134.15; W. L. Money, $350.85; J. P. Moran, $11.25; Morgan's Garage, $478.77; Mo- sure's Garage, $215.14; R. C. Mutch, $30; J. G. MacDonald, $14.03; MacKinnon Sales & Service, Ltd., $17.90; N. M. MacLean, $508.06; McBride Transfer, $280.69; T. J. McCracken, $94.13; Mc- Eachern's Body Shop, $222.90; D. McLaren & Sons, $46.56; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $1,270.71; J. McNeill, $21.12; McPherson Garage Co., Ltd., $346.55; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., $20.95; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $208.90; National Motor Co., Ltd., $497.71; Nechako Motors, $47.59; F. H. Nelson, $32.65; Nelson Bros. Fisheries, Ltd., $11.85; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $86.49; W. E. Noble, $11.05; Northern Co-op. Timber & Mill Association, $24.50; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $200.84; O.K. Garage, $31.85; A. V. O'Meara, $44.75; 100-Mile House Store, $55.43; C. D. Orchard, $13.76; Orchard City Motors, Ltd., $546.91; Oswald Motors, $63.96; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $37.87; Pacific Coast Painting Co., $937.50; Pacific Dress & Uniform Co., $16.20; Pacific Mills, Ltd., $152.93; S. E. Parker, Ltd., $42.73; Peebles Motors, Ltd., $656.31; Peerless Laundry, $60.37; Peerless Wiping Rag Co., Ltd., $108.05; F. Pellett, $271.25; Penn's Service Station, $18.10; Penticton Tire Hospital, $584.48; Peterson & Johnson's Garage, $122.64; D. L. G. Phillips, $32.55; Pieper's Point Resort, $91.63; Pouce Coupe Carried forward $58,876.88 $26,415.52 $520,130.78 EE 136 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Vote 103. Expenses (including Administration, Maintenance of Buildings, Launches, Autos, and other Equipment, ETC)—Continued. Forest Branch—Continued. i Brought forward $58,876.88 $26,415.52 $520,130.78 Construction, Purchase, Repairs, and Maintenance of Autos and Launches (including Subsistence of Crews, etc.)—Continued. Supplies, etc.—Continued. Garage, $387.35; Premier Hotel & Store, $22.35; Prince George Motors, Ltd., $58.70; Prince Rupert Fisherman's Co-op. Association, $19.30; Propellor Adjusters, $124.15; Public Works Garage, $980.29; Pyrene Manufacturing Co. of Canada, Ltd., $53.88; Qualicum Beach Garage, $272.11; Queen City Motors, Ltd., $522.72; Quesnel Bros. Garage, $126.95; Quick Farmers' Institute, $354.52; J. R. Randall, $16.80; G. A. Rands, $17.92; W. J. Rennie, $18.30; Restmore Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $153; E. Rice, $351.75; A. Robertson, $77.60; C. E. Robertson, $15.14; M. L. Robinson, $211.25; Robinson Electric Co., Ltd., $32.36; Robson Motors, $28.33; Routledge Motors, Ltd., $307.08; Ruddy Motors, Ltd., $372.50; J. F. Rumble, $75; Schmelz Machine Shop, $18.75; M. G. Schreiber, $19.35; Schreifels Motors, Ltd., $134.93; G. Schupe, $37.38; F. B. Scott, $91.87; L. E. Sharpe, $20.25; Sharpe's, $31.25; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $444.61; Shell Service Garage, $15.30; A. Sheret, Ltd., $29.68; Sherwin-Williams Co. of Canada, Ltd., $65.81; Sigurdson Millwork Co., Ltd., $179.40; J. A. Sim, $19.74; J. B. Sim & Son, $107.67; Simms' Service & Garage, $210.48; Simonds Canada Saw Co., Ltd., i $112.13; Simplex Engine & Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $56.44; Sky Chief Auto Service, $235.15; Slocan Garage, $434.91; Smedley Garage Co., $146.32; A. Smith Garage, $550.51; J. Fyfe Smith Co., Ltd., $114.35; Syd Smith, Ltd., $265.79; Smithers Garage & Electric, $35.20; Speedway Motors, $42.27; D. Spencer, Ltd., $17; W. C. Spouse, $27.93; Standard Machine Shop, $42.20; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $763.43; Standard Tire Service, $11.50; Stewart-Warner Sales Co., Ltd., $39.52; I. Stod- dart, $170.10; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $71.74; S. T. Strimbold, $16.96; J. B. Swan Plumbing & Electrical Supply Co., $20; J. Swann Machine Shop, $66.30; H. Switner, $25.86; R. C. Telford, $93.37; Tergeson Bros., $218.47; C. C. Ternan, $113.95; W. A. Thorn Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $356.25; Thulin Trading Co., Ltd., $68.12; Trail Garage Co., Ltd., $38.41; Triangle Motor Service, $666.34; S. H. Tuck, $24.50; C. V. Turner & Co., $53.97; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $995.62; Union Steamships, Ltd., $63.85; Universal Motors, $93.49; O. S. Urseth, $422.92; City of Vancouver, $119.60; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $1,153.06; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $24.12; Vanderhoof Garage, $348.67; Vernon Garage, $348.12; Victory Motors, $12.29; Vivian Engine Works, Ltd., $138.46; B. Wagner, $29.83; Wally's Garage, $30.79; Ward & Son, Ltd., $225; Watkin Motors, Ltd., $19.10; H. J. Wells Lumber Co., Ltd., $193.67; West End Motors, $222.78; West End Service Sta- Carried forivard $58,876.88 $26,415.52 $520,130.78 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 137 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Vote 103. Expenses (including Administration, Maintenance of Buildings, Launches, Autos, and other Equipment, ETC.)—Continued. Forest Branch—Continued. Brought forward $58,876.88 $26,415.52 $520,130.78 Construction, Purchase, Repairs, and Maintenance of Autos and Launches (including Subsistence of Crews, etc.)—Continued. Supplies, etc.—Continued. tion, $13.34; West Fernie Service Station, $109.34; Westbank Garage, $11.78; Western Leckie, Ltd., $16.02; Wheeler Motors, $10.83; F. Wiggins, $127.79; Wildwood Motors, $12.25; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $16.75; Williams Lake Garage, $131.26; A. R. Williams Machinery Co. of Canada, Ltd., $75.32; Wilson Creek Garage, Ltd., $213.59; Wilson Freightways, Ltd., $12.90; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $554.39; F. A. Winterburn, $14.70; H. J. Woodward, $22.05; C. M. Yingling, $17.23; J. Zanatta, $95.01; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $4,090.80; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $844.31 $95,154.70 Less sundry refunds 3,687.27 Rent and Upkeep of District Offices ($4,540.33) : City of Alberni, $18; Anderson's Transfer, $24; G. G. Armytage, $20.50; Arrowhead Waterworks District, $12; F. H. Bassett, $24.50; J. Bell, $20.25; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $46.96; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $10.97; B.C Provincial Police, $63.23; British Pacific Building, Ltd., $458.90; E. T. Calvert, $48; R. Cameron, $13.95; CN. Railways, $33.16; Carlin Bros., Ltd., $21; Columbia Power Co., Ltd., $71.15; W. T. Corbishley, $11.50; City of Courtenay, $42.94; E. W. Cowie, $128.25; A. Devauld, $32; Edgewater Garage, $24; M. J. Finlavson & Co., $144; S. C. Frost, $16.75; R. J. Glassford, $51.75; Golden Motors, $35.25; J. Gowans, $23.50; R. Graham, $10; C. W. Haas, $10.25; Harrison Hot Springs Hotel Co., Ltd., $19.80; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $22.77; Invermere Contracting Co., Ltd., $156; Irwin & Billings Co., Ltd., $276; Jenkins Co., Ltd., $130.75; John's Garage, $12; City of Kamloops, $10.10; City of Kelowna, $17.72; Kitanmax Water & Power Co., Ltd., $19.75; L. Lyle, $94; J. A. Mahood, $48; Malaspina Hotel, $168; Marine Towel Service, $115.25; D. Melville, $26; McBride Trading Co., $120; D. G. McDonald, $24; E. C. McGeachy, $154; L. M. McKinnon, $21; D. McLaren & Sons, $19.50; McTavish, Whillis & Gaddes, Ltd., $145.75; Nanaimo-Duncan Utilities, Ltd., $26.40; J. R. Newsom, $12; H. C. Nichols, $22.35; W. E. Noble, $10.28; A. V. O'Meara, $20.50; I. A. Ovington, $60; S. H. Patenaude, $90; Corporation of District of Penticton, $23.07; Penticton Dray & Express Co., $21; Pieper's Point Resort, $74.70; Pioneer Hardware, $27; Powell River Co., Ltd., $72; F. H. Pym, $12; Quesnel Light & Water Co., Ltd., $56.75; T. Radley, $11.50; M. J. Reid, $98.15; City of Revelstoke, $33.31; V. A. R. Salle, $25; City of Salmon Arm, $15.75; H. R. Sansom, $24.75; A. Smith, $120; W. A. Thorn Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $17.05; T. J. Underwood, $10.08; Union Steamships, Ltd., $120; Vancouver Island Utilities, Ltd., $68.70; City of Victoria, $21; Victoria Wood & 91,467.43 Carried forward $150,344.31 $26,415.52 $520,130.78 EE 138 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Vote 103. Expenses (including Administration, Maintenance of Buildings, Launches, Autos, and other Equipment, etc.)—Continued. Forest Branch—Continued. Brought forward $150,344.31 $26,415.52 $520,130.78 Rent and Upkeep of District Offices—Continued. Coal Co., Ltd., $28.10; W. A. E. Wall, $120; Wells Townsite Co., Ltd., $19.25; West Canadian Hydro Electric Corporation, Ltd., $128.74; Wilson's Transfer & Taxi, $10.75; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $123 . 4,540.33 Maintenance of Ranger Stations ($20,633.23) : Andersen's Lumber Yard, $152.45; A. C. Atkinson, $15.09; Bazett & Vickers Lumber Co., Ltd., $37.22; Bloedel, Stewart & Welch, Ltd., $53.75; Blue River Lumber Co., Ltd., $11.72; Brett's, Ltd., $102.60; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $172.36; R. W. Bruhn, Ltd., $37.21; F. Buckholtz, $39; Burton & Beck, $228; J. D. Calder, $42.25; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $11.95; Canadian Johns-Manville Co., Ltd.. $38; Canadian Utilities, Ltd., $13.61; T. A. Cathcart, $18.28; Central Builders' Supply, Ltd., $14.85; Clarke's Building Supplies, $28.85; P. Cochran, $15; A. Coueffin, $18; Cowichan Merchants, Ltd., $72.60; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $31.92; Eagle Lake Sawmills, Ltd., $61.31; W. E. Elliot, $21.33; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $60.50; F. & F. Equipment Co., $16; General Paint Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $19.22; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $16.90; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $258.76; W. Greenlees, $9,027.23; M. Gyves, $28.50; Harrison Hot Springs Hotel, $118.80; F. B. Hill, $25; Inkster Lumber Co., $62.55; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $26.50; Kamloops Lumber Co., Ltd., $40.59; City of Kelowna, $200; A. C. C. Langstroth, $11.40; Marshall-Wells Alberta Co., Ltd., $34.80; Marshall-Wells B.C, Ltd., $135.12; F. C. Milnes, $20; Mitchell & Currie, $57; Moore-Whittington Lumber Co., Ltd., $52.89; H. D. Morgan, $500; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $23.53; City of Nanaimo, $11.41; D. Norbirg, $20; Pioneer Hardware, $19.20; Pollard Construction, $4,344.84; Pumps & Power, Ltd., $36.10; Robinson Electric Co., Ltd., $49.37; Royal Hotel, $129.25; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $68.65; J. W. Schlichter, $175; Sherwin-Williams Co. of Canada, Ltd., $177.88; S. M. Simpson, Ltd., $12.70; Squamish Hardware, $14.59; Super Service Garage & Sawmill, $115.03; J. S. Tait & Co., Ltd., $13.38; Tarbell's, Ltd., $89.80; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $15.41; Valley Cafe, $14.80; L. E. Van Tine, $14.19; Water Rights Branch, $16.50; L. H. West, $51.64; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $31.82; pay-lists, subsistence allowances, $262.56; pay-lists, labour, $2,799.33; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $177.14 20,633.23 Wireless Telephone, Installation, Rent of Instruments, etc.' ($1,485.80) : Canadian National Carbon Co., Ltd., $14.04; F. G. Daniels, $670; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $70.28; Mitchell & Currie, $27; Moore Music & Electric Co., $20.05; L. D. McLean, $69.20; Peterson & Johnson's Garage, $12.80; Prefabricated Buildings, Ltd., $86.81; Public Works Department, $414.52; Radio Sales Service, Ltd., $16.95; Rupert Forge, $33.22; Western Agencies, Ltd., $16.03; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $34.90 1,485.80 Carried forward $177,003.67 $26,415.52 $520,130.78 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 139 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Vote 103. Expenses (including Administration, Maintenance of Buildings, Launches, Autos, and other Equipment, etc.)—Continued. Forest Branch—Continued. Brought forward $177,003.67 $26,415.52 $520,130.78 Gazette and Newspaper Notices ($4,360.07) : Ashcroft Journal, $20.88; Bridge River-Lillooet News, $41.90; B.C. Journal of Commerce, Ltd., $32.10; Cariboo Observer, $30.76; Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd., $227.40; Chilliwack Progress, $33; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $51.45; Columbian Co., Ltd., $22.50; Cranbrook Courier, $17.61; Creston Review, $48.87; Enderby Commoner, $18.48; Fernie Free Press, $45.84; Golden Star Publishing Co., $16.41; Grand Forks Gazette, $14.42; Interior News, $34.04; Kamloops Sentinel, Ltd., $163.56; Kelowna Courier, Ltd., $98.67; King's Printer, $955.75; Merritt Herald, .$29.20; Nanaimo Free Press, Ltd., $11.28; Nechako Chronicle, $69.24; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $118.96; Omineca Herald & Terrace News, $19.12; Peace River Block News, $36.76; Penticton Herald, $30.63; Prince Rupert Daily News, Ltd., $215.96; Progress Publishing Co., Ltd., $31.25; Receiver- General of Canada, $40.60; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $20.04; Salmon Arm Observer, $63.42; Star P. & P. Co., $45.95; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $41.10; The Tribune, $83.40; Vancouver Daily Province, $771.60; Vancouver News-Herald, $16.51; Vancouver Sun, $683.05; Vernon News, Ltd., $44.88; West Coast Advocate, $73.08; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $40.40 4,360.07 Incidentals and Contingencies ($8,379.65) : R. E. Allan, $20; Canadian Legion, Nelson, $42; CN. Railways, $248.23; C.P.R. Co., $355.80; M. Carmichael, $36.68; Central Transfer Co., Ltd., $39.25; J. L. Colbert, $59.36; Collector of Customs, $18; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $67.09; District Forester, Vancouver, $19.51; W. J. Ellis & Co., Ltd., $623.90; exchange, $30.44; F. Goertz, Ltd., $70.79; Imperial Optical Co., $33.50; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $36.90; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $10.71; Letson & Burpee, Ltd., $2,810.85; Lindsay's Cartage & Storage, $40.05; S. J. Nasmith, $10; Pacific Logging Congress, $35; Victoria Bed & Mattress Co., Ltd., $32; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $18; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $31.94; pay-lists, living allowances, $3,608.76; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $80.89 8,379.65 Less transferred to Forest Protection Fund $40,910.02 Less transferred to Scaling Fund... 8,057.36 Less transferred to Forest Reserve Account 1,032.23 $189,743.39 49,999.61 Total, Forest Branch . 139,743.78 Total, Vote 103 166,159.30 Vote 104. Forest Protection Fund. Government contribution to Forest Protection Fund 500,000.00 Carried forward $1,186,290.08 EE 140 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Brought forward $1,186,290.08 Vote 105. Canadian Forestry Association. Grant 4,000.00 Vote 106. Reconnaissance and Cruising. V. A. Brister, $57; Bureau of Economics and Statistics, $24; A. E. Collins, $597.39; King's Printer, $17.30; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $11.90; J. E. L'Heureux, $49.50; J. S. Mottishaw, $93.92; A. H. McCabe, $136.10; Prince George Motors, Ltd., $91.15; G. Seymour, $14; Star Grocery, $29.47; Underwood Elliott Fisher, Ltd., $18.45; pay-lists, labour, etc., $4,843.21; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $89.48 $6,072.87 Less refund, 1942-43 30.00 Total expenditure, Reconnaissance and Cruising 6,042.87 Vote 107. Forest Research. Alberni Pacific Lumber Co., Ltd., $22.05; J. L. Alexander, $398.89; G. S. Allen, $101.06; G. W. Allison, $71.99; Art Centre, $15.65; Bazett & Vickers Lumber Co., Ltd., $17; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $44.47; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $44; J. R. Burnes, $375; Cave & Co., Ltd., $349.06; J. L. Colbert, $11.59; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Comox Logging & Railway Co., $230; A. H. Cox, $47.30; Crane, Ltd., $65.43; Douglas Tire Service, $21.70; C. P. Foster & Co., Ltd., $30.01; E. H. Garman, $80.70; Gore Blue Print Co., $15.75; Grouhel's Service Garage, $85.75; Hanson Garage Co., Ltd., $29.12; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $12.31; Hill Top Garage & Auto Court, $28.38; R. Howse, $27.84; Hudson's Hardware, $101.28; I'Anson & Richardson, $704.04; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $39.24; Invermere Garage, $16.90; King's Printer, $206.18; Lake Logging Co., Ltd., $25.34; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $64.93; L. Lyle, $164.86; Morgan's Garage, $11.53; A. P. MacBean, $306.46; C F. McBride, $22.30; F. S. McKinnon, $116.38; National Motor Co., Ltd., $347.69; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $42.11; Pacific Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $34; Progress Publishing Co., Ltd., $12; Queen City Motors, Ltd., $16.67; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $49.13; Six Mile Lake Sawmill, $38.10; R. H. Spilsbury, $12.54; Stanford University Press, $24.50; telegrams and telephones, $31.50; Timber & Plywood, $15.01; F. T. Tyler, $185.70; Victoria Photo Supply, Ltd., $11.77; Forest Protection Fund, $418; pay-lists, labour, $5,472.11; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $121.19 $10,748.51 Total expenditure, Forest Research 10,748.51 Vote 108. Reforestation and Forest Nursery. J. Allen, $50; C. Anderson, $150; Barrett Co., Ltd., $31.70; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $258.01; Campbell River Garage, $97.97; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $16.20; D. M. Carey, $113.79; Central Builders' Supply, Ltd., $42.88; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $34.89; Comox Valley Lands, $655.70; Corfield Motors, Ltd., $233.10; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $629.63; B. Darcus, $14.60; Enamel & Heating Products, Ltd., $50.65; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $354.70; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $18.89; Y. Fons, $39.13; C. D. Fowle, $97.75; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $876.90; J. B. Green, $259.80; F. J. Hailing, $65.25; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $10.80; R. Howse, $232.86; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $423.85; Industrial Engineering, Ltd., $50.55; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $28.80; E. Katchel, $27.20; King's Printer, $141.96; J. R. Long, $29.79; Marshall-Wells (Westminster), Ltd., $149.91; Mayo Singh, $79.50; G. Miller, $42.25; W. J. M. Moore, $38.15; A. E. Morrison, $516.68; C. Mac- Fayden, $621.27; A. McCaskill, $160; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Carried forward $1,207,081.46 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 141 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Vote 108. Reforestation and Forest Nursery—Continued. Brought forward $1,207,081.46 Ltd., $121.30; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., $24.08; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $100.30; National Motor Co., Ltd., $655.89; Public Works Department, $19.40; Pumps & Power, Ltd., $41.67; Receiver- General of Canada, $200; A. J. Scholefield, $155.05; Scott & Peden, Ltd., $150; Spear & Jackson (B.C.), Ltd., $1,320.34; A. S. Stringer, $12; Super Service Garage, $435.58; telegrams and telephones, $70.63; D. M. Trew, $58.70; Union Steamships, Ltd., $310.05; Valley Lumber Yards, Ltd., $17.48; Vancouver Barge Transportation, Ltd., $205.39; A. Vanstone, $27.50; T. Wells, $162.46; Westminster Can- ners, Ltd., $15; E. G. Whiting, $251.51; Willard Equipment, $12.86; Forest Protection Fund, $63,000; pay-lists, cones, $675; pay-lists, labour, $21,975.91; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $124 $96,787.21 Total expenditure, Reforestation and Forest Nursery 96,787.21 Vote 109. Provincial Parks. T. Barrett, $86; City of Blaine, $218.55; Boultbee, Ltd., $20.50; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $30.87; Brown Bros., $219.30; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $59.31; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $21.60; H. W. Davey & J. A. Baker, $1,375; D. K. Davidson, $32.50; G. Dillabough, $20.45; Dominion Drag Saw Co., Ltd., $48.05; Enamel & Heating Products, Ltd., $55.65; H. Enquist, $2,123.66; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $142.11; T. W. Gale & Son, $12; H. E. Garman, $47.05; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $12.75; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $102.78; R. Howse, $53.42; Hudson's Bay Co., $66.50; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $78.20; King Lumber Co., Ltd., $21.78; King's Printer, $48.90; Long's Store, $11.05; C. P. Lyons, $526.90; Moore-Whittington Lumber Co., Ltd., $56.30; J. S. Mottishaw, $153.62; Mount Seymour Ski Camp, $114; J. D. Mclntyre, $25; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $151.96; National Motor Co., Ltd., $40.45; Corporation of District of North Vancouver, $68.40; Receiver-General of Canada, $717.50; J. C. St. Pierre, $217.80; Shaich, Walkinshaw & Langdale, $1,850; Tergeson Bros., $34.68; R. and H. Townsend and T. W. Wilson, $2,850; D. M. Trew, $188.26; Valley Lumber Yards, Ltd., $15.15; pay-lists, labour, $7,175.80; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $102.28 $19,196.08 Total expenditure, Provincial Parks 19,196.08 Vote 110. Water Surveys. Salaries ($3,256.83) : Draughtsman—C. W. Sanders $1,920.00 Pay-lists, labour, etc 1,336.83 $3,256.83 Expenses ($3,852.81) : Miscellaneous—B.C. Provincial Police, $457.22; Burns Lake Hardware & Garage, $31.20; CN. Railways, $68.09; C.P.R. Co., $27.70; Chapman & Sons, $60; W. E. Corry, $52.78; B. Darcus, $20.55; A. G. Duck, $53.47; S. H. Frame, $1,196.51; Hickman- Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $27.60; Imperial Optical Co., $15; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $58.70; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $21.05; King's Printer, $56.34; W. H. Malkin Co., Ltd., $71.08; A. D. Marshall, $31.97; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $25.98; Pantorium Dye Works of Canada, Ltd., $10; R. Pollard, $499.42; Public Works Garage, $22.94; Swift Canadian Co., Ltd., $57.85; telegrams and telephones, $21.48; E. H. Tredcroft, $604.85; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $90.58; pay-lists, room and meals, $91; pay- lists, snow surveys, $153.45; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $26 r 3,852.81 Total expenditure, Water Surveys 7,109.64 Carried forward $1,330,174.39 EE 142 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Brought forward $1,330,174.39 Hydro-electric and Rural Electrification Surveys. Vote 110a. G. Jones, $95; King's Printer, $584.90; Lands Department, $49.95; C. Mackenzie, $31.50; J. C. MacDonald, $613.04; T. S. Mc- Pherson, $495; C. V. Nicholls, $127.48; Public Utilities Commission, $8,301.57; S. R. Weston, $362.61; pay-lists, salaries, $2,446.90 __!_ $13,107.95 Total expenditure, Hydro-electric and Rural Electrification Surveys Vote 111. B.C. Hydrometric Service. $5,000.00 C. E. Webb Total expenditure, B.C. Hydrometric Service . 13,107.95 5,000.00 Vote 112. Soldiers' Land Act, 1918," Sec 5 (e)— Incidental Expenses. Salaries ($22,170.10) : Project Manager—D. G. McCrae . Accountant—D. Robinson Stenographer—P. Jones Pay-lists, labour Expenses ($25,257.97) : Miscellaneous—Ben's Service & Garage, $176.70; B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $17.21; Canada Roof Products, Ltd., $324.33; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $50.18; C.P.R. Co., $137.30; Canadian Westinghouse Co., Ltd., $32.18; P. C. Coates, $55; Dawson Garage, $15.34; Emrick's Garage, $428.16; Gar- ward's Service, $259.94; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $171.02; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $14.68; King's Printer, $90.40; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $18.01; D. G. McCrae, $61.75; Oliver . Co-op. Growers' Exchange, $117.18; Oliver Domestic Water- ' works, $43.70; Oliver Garage, $252.70; Oliver Hardware $37.42; Oliver Lumber Co., $182.40; Oliver Sawmills, Ltd. $255.86; Osoyoos Sawmills, $52.90; Pacific Coast Pipe Co., Ltd. $15,289.65; petty cash, $246.54; telegrams and telephones, $243.24; West Kootenay Power & Light Co., Ltd., $6,503.72 Wilkins Machine Shop & Foundry, Ltd., $52.50; Wilkinson Co., $15.50; Vote 137, $33; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $47.69 sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $31.77 $2,700.00 1,620.00 780.00 17,070.10 $22,170.10 Less rents Less sale of siphon staves . $240.00 321.15 25,257.97 $47,428.07 561.15 Total expenditure, " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918 "—Incidental Expenses 46,866.92 Vote 113. Surveys and Maps. G. Beardmore & Co., Ltd., $226.77; W. E. Booth Co., Ltd., $225.33; B.C Government Travel Bureau, $33.23; A. J. Campbell, $1,292.29; CN. Railways, $81.85; C.P.R. Co., $54.45; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $2,096.25; B. Darcus, $33.20; F. A. Devereux, $517.75; H. Earle, $50.38; Eastman, Ltd., $66.24; Engineering News Record, $11; E. & N. Railway Co., $10.56; C. Forfar, $100; Fuggle & Christopher, $65.91; F. Goertz, $25; R. W. Haggen, $20; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $167.88; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $65.60; G. J. Jackson, $2,912.17; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $375.06; Jones Bros., $16.82; Carried forward $1,395,149.26 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 143 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Vote 113. Surveys and Maps—Continued. Brought forward 1 $1,395,149.26 Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $10.45; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $34.70; King's Printer, $162.45; W. Laidlaw, $255.20; W. H. Malkin Co., Ltd., $36.06; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $41.12; Pan- torium Dye Works, Ltd., $72.50; H. Pattinson, $14,669.16; C. Pow- ney, $60; Public Works Department, $20.71; Receiver-General of I Canada, $1,374.88; V. Schjelderup, $127.50; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $79.98; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $27.53; N. C. Stewart, $2,031.48; Swift Canadian Co., Ltd., $170.72; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $99; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $45.12; pay-lists, labour, $2,443.23; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $69.12 _"_ $30,278.65 Less sundry refunds 125.24 Total expenditure, Surveys and Maps 30,153.41 Vote 114. Refund of Stumpage deposited with Dominion Government by Homesteaders in Former Railway Belt and Peace River Block prior to Transfer. Nil , Vote 115. Refunds under " Land Act " and " Revenue Act." Department of Indian Affairs, $364.75; N. Gething, $60; G. Ras- mussen, $40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $9.93 $474.68 Total expenditure, Refunds under " Land Act " and " Revenue Act " 474.68 Vote 116. Publicity. B.C Government Travel Bureau, $457.21; Burnaby Advertiser, $10.80; Cariboo Observer, $13.32; Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd., $11.16; Country Life in B.C., $26.46; Federationist, $16.20; Interior News, $15.12; Kamloops Sentinel, Ltd., $10.08; News Courier, $10.80; North Shore Press, Ltd., $11.16; Peace River Block News, $15.12; Penticton Herald, $11.34; The Review, $12.60; Vernon News, Ltd., $10.08; Western Canada Mining News, $25.20; Western Recorder, $25; Whitehorse Star, $20.52; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $309.42 $1,011.59 Total expenditure, Publicity 1,011.59 Vote 117. Incidentals and Contingencies. Abbotsford, Sumas & Matsqui News, $25.38; Advertiser Press, $22.68; Agassiz Harrison Advance, $22.68; Armstrong Advertiser, $19.98; Arrow Lakes News, $19.98; Ashcroft Journal, $22.68; Bridge River-Lillooet News, $26.46; B.C. Credit Unionist, $42; B.C. Financial Times, $40; Burnaby Advertiser, $32.40; Cariboo Observer, $13.32; Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd., $33.48; Chilliwack Progress, $26.46; Comox Argus Co., Ltd., $22.68; Comox District Free Press, $26.46; Coquitlam Herald, $22.68; Country Life in B.C., $52.92; Cowichan Leader, $26.46; Cranbrook Courier, $22.68; Creston Review, $22.68; Enderby Commoner, $18.90; Fernie Free Press, $19.98; Fraser Valley Record, $19.98; The Gazette, $26.46; Golden Star Publishing Co., $17.28; Grand Forks Gazette, $22.68; Howe Sound News, $22.68; Interior News, $18; Kamloops Sentinel, Ltd., $30.24; Kelowna Courier, Ltd., $26.46; Kimberley News, $22.68; Kootenaian, $18.90; Ladysmith Chronicle, $19.98; Langley Advance, $22.68; Marpole-Richmond Review, $26.46; Merritt Herald, $22.68; Nechako Chronicle, $22.68; News-Courier, $32.40; North Shore Press, Ltd., $33:48; Oliver Chronicle & Osoyoos Observer, $19.98; Omineca Herald & Terrace News, $22.32; The Carried forward $1,426,788.94 EE 144 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Vote 117. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. Brought forward Optimist, $22.68; Peace River Block News, $15.12; Penticton Herald, $34.02; Port Moody Advance, $25.38; Powell River News, $22.68; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $25.38; The Review, $25.20; Saanich Peninsula & Gulf Islands Review, $22.68; Salmon Arm Observer, $22.68; Semiahmoo Sun, $19.98; Silver Standard Printery, $19.98; Star P. & P. Co., Ltd., $21.06; Stewart-Lovick, Ltd., $19.28; Surrey Leader, $22.68; H. A. Tomalin, $1,000; The Tribune, $22.68; Vernon News, Ltd., $30.24; West Coast Advocate, $26.46; Western Canada Mining News, $50.20; Whitehorse Star, $20.52 $2,499.86 Total expenditure, Incidentals and Contingencies Statutory. "Forest Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Sec. 32 (2). Forest Reserve Account , " Grazing Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Sec. U. Grazing Range Improvement Fund $1,426,788.94 "Land Settlement and Development Act," Sees. 6 and 11. C Davis, $125; W. D. Lang, $300 " Doukhobor Lands Acquisition Act," 1939, Sec. 6. C. W. Appleyard Co., Ltd., $288; J. Bloodoff, $50; C.P.R. Co., $16.47; R. S. Day & Son, Ltd., $25; M. E. Harper, $57.85; King's Printer, $10.15; R. H. Macintosh, $1,084.10; Peebles Motors, Ltd., $210.15; Public Works Department, $125.92; Sky Chief Auto Service, $130.71; I. Spielmans, $732.59; telegrams and telephones, $28.82; W. Turnbull, $776.72 Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. Cost-of-living bonus 2,499.86 92,181.55 9,660.36 425.00 Total expenditure, Department of Lands.. 3,536.48 43,524.70 $1,578,616.89 DEPARTMENT OF MINES. Vote 118. Minister's Office. Salaries ($9,531.19) : Minister of Mines—Hon. E. C. Carson Secretary—M. Taylor Temporary Assistance—M. E. McCabe.. $7,500.00 1,980.00 51.19 Expenses ($1,284.68) : Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; King's Printer, $36.84; telegrams and telephones, $48.74; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Vancouver Daily Province, $18; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $38.50 Travelling Expenses, etc.—Hon. E.'C. Carson Total expenditure, Minister's Office. Carried forward 3,531.19 166.08 1,018.60 $10,715.87 $10,715.87 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 145. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF MINES—Continued. Vote 119. Brought forward General Office. $10,715.87 Salaries ($15,495.44) : Deputy Minister—J. F. Walker Chief Gold Commissioner—P. J. Mulcahy Deputy Gold Commissioner—J. Egdell Stenographers—J. Broughton, $1,010; E. Moore, $947.10; R. Patterson, $810; J. Pearce, $693.75; L. Rodgers, $309.83; G. Wrigley, $855 - Junior Clerk—J. W. Rossiter .... Temporary Assistance—W. Addie, $123.71; M. Bochko, $220.61; D. Brethour, $10.48; C. Christie, $68; V. Fisher, $35.10; M. L. Gray, $31.45; D. Holms, $20; M. McBean, $73.79; M. Tanner, $56.62 .... . Expenses ($5,699.84) : Office Supplies, etc.—L. E. Christie, $21; King's Printer, $1,093.51; Lands Department, $46.10; postage, $70; Sun Directories, Ltd., $80; telegrams and telephones, $266.60; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $20.67 Travelling Expenses, etc.—E. Moore, $38.35; P. J. Mulcahy, $17.60; J. F. Walker, $1,039.22. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—National Motor Co., Ltd., $48.04 Printing and Binding—King's Printer $4,980.00 2,700.00 2,100.00 4,625.68 450.00 639.76 $15,495.44 1,597.88 1,143.21 2,958.75 Less sale of Annual Reports, etc— Total expenditure, General Office.. $21,195.28 262.25 Vote 120. Mineralogical Branch. Salaries ($41,902.79) : Chief Mining Engineer—H. Sargent Mining Engineers—J. M. Cummings, $3,600; M. S. Hedley, $3,600; S. S. Holland, $3,600; J. T. Mandy, $3,900; B. T. O'Grady, $3,737.50; J. S. Stevenson, $3,600 Associate Engineers—W. H. Mathews, $3,000; K. DeP. Watson, $3,000 Consulting Engineer—P. B. Freeland Librarian—H. T. Nation Lapidary—C. Stephens Stenographers—A. Anderson, $280; B. Palmer, $900; H. Rapley, $420 Janitor—F. Buckle Temporary Assistance—H. Courvoisier, $427; D. Masters, $44; H. Novak, $18; B. V. Parker, $33.40; D. K. Rippengale, $432; D. Whitley, $204.19; P. Wilkins, $63 Student Assistants—N. G. Freshwater, $421.45; J. G. Fyles, $371.23; E. E. Grubb, $333; O. K. Miniato, $371.23; J. T. Tee- van, $310.16; J. H. Wallis, $232.50 Less paid by Securities Office . Expenses ($18,527.60) : Office Supplies, etc.—American Ceramic Society, $13.88; American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, $27.75; Department of Mines, California, $13.32; Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, $14.50; CN. Railways, $11.94; C.P.R. Co., $127.40; A. H. Cox, $280; Foreign Affairs, $14.43; C. P. $4,000.00 22,037.50 6,000.00 1,166.63 2,000.00 1,620.00 1,600.00 1,080.00 1,221.59 2,039.57 $42,765.29 862.50 $41,902.79 20,933.03 10 Carried forward.. $41,902.79 $31,648.90 EE 146 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF MINES—Continued. Vote 120. Mineralogical Branch—Continued. Brought forward.. $41,902.79 $31,648.90 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Foster & Co., Ltd., $49.87; F. Goertz, Ltd., $114.60; King's Printer, $576.33; Lands Department, $100.80; Macmillan & Co., $20.11; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $106.07; Ryerson Press, $12; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $39.22; Superintendent of Documents, $11.54; telegrams and telephones, $363.55; Vancouver Daily Province, $18; Victoria Photo Supply, Ltd., $23.05; J. Wiley & Sons, $39.41; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $230.38 Field Expenses, etc.—G. Ball, $1,515; Barrington Transportation Co., $363.25; G. Beardmore & Co., Ltd., $125.88; Bowes & Her- ron Garage, $174.58; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $18.11; CN. Railways, $98.36; C.P.R. Co., $28.24; Causeway Service Station, $40; Cave & Co., Ltd., $78.70; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $11.14; Crone Storage Co., Ltd., $274.85; J. M. Cummings, $466.70; N. G. Freshwater, $51.46; F. Goertz, Ltd., $10.50; M. S. Hedley, $755.98; S. S. Holland, $869.25; Hudson's Bay Co., $517.97; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $76.65; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $76.80; S. D. Johnston Co., Ltd., $22.50; King's Printer, $42.13; Lindsay's Cartage & Storage, $259.80; W. H. Malkin Co., Ltd., $202.38; J. T. Mandy, $145.05; Marion Transport, $62.99; W. H. Mathews, $26.10; K. T. McCusker, $630; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $35.09; National Motor Co., Ltd., $1,903.47; National Research Council of Canada, $47.81; F. Norris & Sons, $12.75; B. T. O'Grady, $73.05; Owl Drug Co., Ltd., $14.44; Pantorium Dye Works of Canada, Ltd., $30.50; Public Works Department, $28.85; H. E. Ronning, $18.65; H. Sargent, $686.38; Sky Chief Auto Service, $19; J. S. Stevenson, $1,158.81; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $30; Swift Canadian Co., Ltd., $343.99; Union Steamships, Ltd., $27.95; Victoria Photo Supply, Ltd., $25.08; K. DeP. Watson, $673.91; Wells Cartage, Ltd., $11.80; Wrangell Hotel, $21.64; C. Wrigglesworth, $15; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $43.10; pay-lists, wages, $1,010; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $110.94 1 Laboratory Equipment and Miscellaneous—Baird Associates, $240.87; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $25.26; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $348; Canadian Laboratory Supplies, Ltd., $360; Cave & Co., Ltd., $1,650.50; Eberbach & Son Co., $95.24; F. Goertz, Ltd., $10; Mara, Bate & Co., Ltd., $30; Marion Transport, $17.06; Pioneer Gold Mines of B.C., Ltd., $122.82; Placer Gold Purchase Account, $55.25; C R. Stephens, $11.70; Ward's Natural Science Establishment, $33.71; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $32.46 Less sale of rock samples, etc. 2,208.15 13,286.58 3,032.87 $60,430.39 36.62 Total expenditure, Mineralogical Branch 60,393.77 Vote 121. Assay Branch. Salaries ($9,199.88) : Chief Assayer and Analyst—G. Cave-Brown-Cave Senior Assayer—N. G. Colvin Crusherman and Laboratory Caretaker—W. Player . Junior Laboratory Assistant—E. McLagen Temporary Analyst—H. Marsden Assistant Analyst—G. Rice-Jones Assistant—T. N. Youngs $2,880.00 1,680.00 1,359.60 1,005.00 1,200.00 603.00 175.00 Carried forward $8,902.60 $92,042.67 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 147 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF MINES—Continued. Vote 121. Assay Branch—Continued. Brought forward $8,902.60 $92,042.67 Salaries—Continued. Temporary Assistance—J. Gower, $575.81; T. Martin, $607.25; J. MacDonald, $48.22; P. Wilkins, $266 1,497.28 $10,399.88 Less paid by B.C. Provincial Police re Marsden 1,200.00 $9,199.88 Expenses ($8,352.58) : Laboratory Supplies—Applied Research Laboratories, $137.89; Ascroft Electrical Machinery Co., Ltd., $44.86; B.C. Liquor Control Board, $137.80; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $36.67; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $139.69; Canadian National Carbon Co., Ltd., $200.19; Cave & Co., Ltd., $950.65; Dunne & Rundle, Ltd., $24.30; Fuggle & Christopher, $35.30; King's Printer, $164; Library of Congress, $29.58; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $16.91; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $58.20 1,976.04 Office Supplies, etc.—American Chemical Society, $21.37; C.P.R. Co., $66.32; Economy Steam Laundry, $32.70; W. Heffer & Sons, Ltd., $25.72; King's Printer, $230.26; McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., $12.77; W. -Player, $31.68; telegrams and telephones, $72.34; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $47.45 540.61 Travelling Expenses, etc.—G. Cave-Brown-Cave 710.48 Assay Office and Sampling Plant, Prince Rupert—Albert & Mc- Caffery, Ltd., $248.04; CN. Railways, $308.64; Cave & Co., Ltd., $369.64; Gault Bros., Ltd., $91.30; Gordon's Hardware, $43.77; Howe & McNulty, $24.05; Imperial Machine Works, $23.63; King's Printer, $25.55; Lindsay's Cartage & Storage, $242.78; Mott Electric, Ltd., $164.22; R. C Mutch, $219.91; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $20.47; Northern B.C. Power Co., Ltd., $520.10; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $96.33; postage, $35; City of Prince Rupert, $60.10; Prince Rupert Dry Dock & Shipyard, $46.47; Smith & Elkins, Ltd., $20.69; telegrams and telephones, $79.83; T. N. Youngs, $215.60; pay-lists, labour, etc., $2,317.91; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $44.01 $5,218.04 Less sale of light 92.59 Less paid by B.C. Provincial Police $300.00 Less refund, duty on alcohol 53.91 5,125.45 $17,552.46 353.91 Total expenditure, Assay Branch 17,198.55 Vote 122. Mines Inspection Branch. Salaries ($28,425) : Chief Inspector of Mines—J. Dickson $4,500.00 Inspectors—R. B. Bonar, $2,700; C Graham, $2,805; E. R. Hughes, $2,700; H. C Hughes, $2,700; J. A. Mitchell, $2,700; J. MacDonald, $2,940 . 16,545.00 Inspectors and Examiners—H. E. Miard, $3,120; J. Strang, $3,120 6,240.00 Clerk-Stenographer—D. Burton 1,140.00 Expenses ($9,832.98) : Office Supplies, etc.—Colliery Guardian Co., Ltd., $34.40; Engineering & Mining Journal, $10.55; F. Goertz, Ltd., $43; C Graham, $12.10; E. R. Hughes, $46.07; King's Printer, $489.61; $28,425.00 Carried forward $28,425.00 $109,241.22 EE 148 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF MINES—Continued. Vote 122. Mines Inspection Branch—Continued. Brought forward $28,425.00 $109,241.22 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Lands Department, $16.60; H. E. Miard, $16.59; J. A. Mitchell, $60.60; J. MacDonald, $18.79; Occupational Hazards, $11.10; telegrams, telephones, and postage, $572; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $32.19 1,363.60 Travelling Expenses, etc.—R. B. Bonar, $424.13; J. Dickson, $896.25; C. Graham, $2,530.31; E. R. Hughes, $995.54; H. C. Hughes, $554.23; H. E. Miard, $558.05; J. A. Mitchell, $619.24; J. MacDonald, $350.66; J. Strang, $900.20. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Burr Motors, Ltd., $46.07; Dill's Service Station, $81.75; Henderson Motors, $16.65; Hurley Motors, $83,92; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., $90.48; Public Works Department, $70.51; Queen City Motors, Ltd., $170.66; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $59.90; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $20.83 8,469.38 Total expenditure, Mines Inspection Branch 38,257.98 Vote 123. Mine-rescue and Training Stations. Salaries ($6,966.15) : Instructors and Caretakers—J. L. Brown, $1,680; A. Gould, $1,680; J. J. Haile, $1,680; R. Nichol, $1,680 $6,720.00 Temporary Assistance—R. Hannah, $60.97; P. Kemp, $60.97; G. Pollock, $63.24; E. Rutledge, $60.97 246.15 $6,966.15 Expenses ($4,840.06) : Apparatus, Supplies, etc.—M. Brown's Grocery, $14.15; Canadian Collieries (D.), Ltd., $284.68; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $143.20; C.P.R. Co., $119.90; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $12.74; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., $122; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $13.78; W. B. Ewart, $70.66; City of Fernie, $60.05; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $33.98; General Utility Co., Ltd., $42.50; F. Goertz, Ltd., $194.22; J. Hannah, $20.50; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $102.17; Johnson & Johnson, Ltd., $186.22; Malpass Bros., $50.76; Mine Safety Appliances Co. of Canada, Ltd., $2,273.04; Model Transfer, $22.60; MacDonald & Wallace, $10.24; City of Nanaimo, $24; Nanaimo-Duncan Utilities, Ltd., $48.47; Pease & Atkinson, $26.72; postage, $18.80; Princeton Drug & Book Store, $37.05; Princeton Light & Power Co., Ltd., $22.90; Princeton Tulameen Coal Co., Ltd., $13.75; Receiver- General of Canada, $12.75; Safety Supply Co., $152; telegrams and telephones, $443.75; Trites-Wood Co., Ltd., $33.12; Walls &.Bradshaw, $14.15; A. L. White, $32.65; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $87.38 4,744.88 Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. L. Brown, $12.15; A. Gould, $50.90; J. J. Haile, $15.10; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $17.03 95.18 Total expenditure, Mine-rescue and Training Stations 11,806.21 Vote 124. Grants. (a.) Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Grant $500.00 (6.) Competitions and Meets re Mine-rescue and First-aid Work, etc. Bridge River Mine Safety Association, $250; Britannia Mines Safety Association, $250; East Kootenay Mine Safety Association, $500; Similkameen Valley Mine Safety Association, $400; Vancouver Island and Coast District Branch Mine Safety Association, $500 1,900.00 Carried forward $2,400.00 $159,305.41 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 149 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF MINES—Continued. Vote 124. Grants—Continued. Brought forward $2,400.00 $159,305.41 (c.) Grants to Chambers of Mines. B.C. Chamber of Mines, Vancouver, $2,000; Chamber of Mines of Eastern B.C, $500 ..... 2,500.00 (d.) Metallurgical Research, Strategic Minerals. B.C. War Metals Research Board 5,000.00 Total expenditure, Grants 9,900.00 Vote 125. Grants in Aid of Mining Roads and Trails. Alexander Sawmills, $60; Bralorne Mines, Ltd., $9,006.73; B.C Security Commission, $10.50; Bulkley Valley Collieries, Ltd., $1,743.38; CN. Railways, $13.86; Capling Transfer, $43.20; Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. of Canada, Ltd., $1,250.75; J. Cross, $300; J. O. Davidson, $150; Eby's Hardware, $120.30; W. B. Ewart, $110.25; H. J. Gardner & Sons, Ltd., $65.31; Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting & Power Co., Ltd., $21.74; P. Hamlin, $125; Highland-Bell, Ltd., $1,500; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $43.56; Hudson's Bay Co., $11.15; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $343.47; Inter-Valley Lumber & Supply Co., $563.67; E. T. Kenney, Ltd., $81; F. Knight, $475.25; W. D. London, $200; F. O'Sullivan, $4,511.05; Permanent Timber Products, Ltd., $539.74; Patterson & Gallo, $25; W. Rozan, $100; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $174.25; Swan & Knutson, $500; Telkwa Transfer & Garage, $17.05; Twin "J" Mines, Ltd., $5,983.79; Western Exploration Co., Ltd., $415.90; pay-lists, hauling gravel, $234.52; pay-lists, labour, $7,581.34; equipment rentals, $2,454.17; garage accounts, $405.07; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $3.27 $39,184.27 ■ Less received from Dominion Government— $9,949.85 sundry refunds 9,383.24 19,333.09 Total expenditure, Grants in Aid of Mining Roads and Trails . 19,851.18 Vote 126. Subsidy re Explosives to assist Bona-fide Mineral Prospectors. Sundry persons $96.99 Total expenditure, Subsidy re Explosives to assist Bona-fide Mineral Prospectors 96.99 Vote 127. Grub-staking and Aid to Prospectors. C.P.R. Co., $34.49; Cave & Co., Ltd., $1,162.60; C. Graham, $62.65; King's Printer, $40; J. A. Mitchell, expenses, $173.69; J. A. Mitchell, sundry accounts, $33.56; B. T. O'Grady, $222.39; telegrams and telephones, $110.51; Ward's Natural Science Establishment, $67.95; T. N. Youngs, $11.75; pay-lists, grub-stakes, $16,293.36; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $11.66 $18,224.61 Less sale of mineralights 70.10 Total expenditure, Grub-staking and Aid to Prospectors 18,154.51 Vote 128. Incidentals and Contingencies. B.C. Financial Times, $25; Burnaby Advertiser, $10.80; Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd., $11.16; Country Life in B.C., $26.46; Federationist, $16.20; Financial News Publishing Co., Ltd., $22.68; Kamloops Sentinel, Ltd., $10.08; News-Courier, $10.80; North Carried forward $207,308.09 EE 150 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF MINES—Continued. Vote 128. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. Brought forward $207,308.09 Shore Press, Ltd., $11.16; Penticton Herald, $11.34; The Review, $12.60; Stewart-Lovick, Ltd., $10.58; The Tribune, $19.71; Vernon News, Ltd., $10.08; Western Canada Mining News, $25.20; White- horse Star, $10.26; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $327.20 $571.31 Total expenditure, Incidentals and Contingencies 571.31 Statutory. " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. Cost-of-living bonus 4,165.63 Total expenditure, Department of Mines $212,045.03 Vote 129. DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS. (a.) Municipal Branch. Salaries ($11,640) : Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Inspector of Municipalities—E. H. Bridgman $4,500.00 Supervisor and Deputy Inspector of Municipalities—B. C. Brace- well 3,420.00 Clerks—R. J. Mclnnes, $1,320; M. McPhail, $1,500 2,820.00 Stenographer—H. Smethurst 900.00 $11,640.00 Expenses ($2,639.64) : Office Supplies, etc.—Citizens' Research Institute of Canada, $10; King's Printer, $925.58; postage, $46; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $102.79; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $28.33 1,152.70 Travelling Expenses, etc.—B. C. Bracewell, $214.64; E. H. Bridgman, $1,151.90; Hon. A. W. Gray, $120.40 1,486.94 Total, Vote 129 (a) $14,279.64 (&.) Administration of the Estates of the Insane. Salaries ($8,872.50) : Assistant Supervisor of Municipal Affairs—E. C. Wilderspin $2,700.00 Investigator—B. Hethey 3,000.00 Clerk—E. W. Mackenzie 1,500.00 Stenographer—L. Griffiths 960.00 Temporary Assistance—I. Isherwood 712.50 $8,872.50 Expenses ($652.20) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $357.69; Municipal Finance Officers' Association, $10; National Municipal League, $10; postage, $40; Public Works Department, $20.59; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $99.20; telegrams and telephones, $61.92; M. C. Young, $10; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $10.30 _ 619.70 Travelling Expenses, etc.—B. Hethey 32.50 Total, Vote 129 (6) 9,524.70 Statutory. $23,804.34 " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. Cost-of-living bonus 1 028.03 Total expenditure, Department of Municipal Affairs $24,832.37 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 151 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY. Vote 130. Minister's Office. Salaries ($2,484.42) : Secretary—D. Spurr - $1,007.00 Acting Secretary—L. Pitkethley 625.00 Clerk—L. Pitkethley 700.00 Stenographer—A. Foster 152.42 $2,484.42 Expenses ($721.12) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $115.64; telegrams and telephones, $33.75; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $15.23 164.62 Travelling Expenses, etc.—Hon. G. S. Pearson, $497.60; D. Spurr, $58.90 556.50 Total expenditure, Minister's Office $3,205.54 Vote 131. General Office. Salaries ($24,435.71) : Deputy Provincial Secretary—P. Walker $5,000.00 Assistant Deputy Provincial Secretary—E. W. Griffith 4,800.00 Chief Clerk—F. Hurley 2,700.00 Inspector—A. Dean 2,700.00 Accountant—E. R. Rickinson 675.00 Clerks—J. H. W. Fergusson, $1,812; J. McDiarmid, $1,680; E. Protheroe, $1,440 4,932.00 Clerk-Stenographers—G. D. Haynes, $80; G. Veale, $1,080 1,160.00 Stenographers—M. Boothe, $188.71; G. Hodgson, $890; E. E. Matheson, $795 1,873.71 Junior Clerk—C. R. Turner 100.00 Messenger—J. Newman 400.00 Temporary Assistance—E. E. Smith 95.00 $24,435.71 Expenses ($5,855.19) : Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; King's Printer, $1,551.15; petty cash, $10.65; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $23.50; Sun Directories, Ltd., $80; telegrams and telephones, $453.83; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $36.53 2,179.6S Travelling Expenses, etc.—A. Dean, $1,778.61; E. W. Griffith, $222.65; F. Hurley, $60.60; E. E. Protheroe, $23.15; E. R. Rickinson, $166.20; P. Walker, $1,406.07; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $18.25 3,675.53 $30,290.90 Less refund 1.07 Total expenditure, General Office . 30,289.83 Vote 132. Civil Service Commission. Salaries ($7,263.22) : Civil Service Commissioner—A. N. Baker $360.00 Chief Clerk—A. Partridge 2,520.00 Clerk-Stenographers—M. Dixon, $1,320; F. V. Law, $307.10 1,627.10 Stenographers—M. Boothe, $8.39; L. Crocker, $65; I. Edney, $458.10; M. E. Jenvey, $94.35; V. M. Kerr, $660.48; M. J. Rycroft, $475.65; M. A. P. Stewart, $333.67; M. D. J. White, $660.48 2,756.12 Expenses ($1,489.26) : Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; King's Printer, $577.43; Parsons, Brown, Ltd., $157.35; postage, $10; $7,263.22 Carried forward $7,263.22 $33,495.37 EE 152 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Vote 132. Civil Service Commission—Continued. Brought forward... $7,263.22 $33,495.37 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; CN. Railways, $35.50; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $10.07 854.35 Travelling Expenses, etc.—T. Cole 634.91 War Service—Superannuation contributions 23,367.46 Review and Reorganization of the Civil Service—King's Printer, $25; Life Office Management Association, $7.77 32.77 Grants re Civil Service: Gratuities under Sec. 46, " Civil Service Act "—A. Fairhurst —. 270.00 Total expenditure, Civil Service Commission 32,422.71 Vote 133. Administration of " Superannuation Act " and " Teachers' Pensions Act." Salaries ($18,474.90) : Superannuation Commissioner—A. N. Baker $3,900.00 Assistant Superannuation Commissioner—E. Cooper 2,820.00 Assistant Accountant—E. Wiley 1,920.00 Clerk—E. Barrowclough 1,440.00 Clerk-Stenographers—K. Johnson, $1,080; G. M. Knott, $1,200; M. J. Stevenson, $960; I. E. Stewart, $1,200; M. Tarns, $1,020 5,460.00 Stenographers—M. McKeachie, $940; K. M. Shaw, $950; Z. Wille, $975 2,865.00 Temporary Assistance—D. E. Palin, $8.40; L. D. Rodgers, $30; P. Wilkins, $31.50 ! 69.90 $18,474.90 Expenses ($1,417.58) : Office Supplies, etc.—Diggon-Hibben, Ltd., $75; Dominion Bank, $51.79; Great West Life Assurance Co., $10; King's Printer, $905.34; telegrams and telephones, $57.75; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $29.73 1,129.61 Travelling Expenses, etc.—N. Baker, $149.64; E. Cooper, $138.33 287.97 Grants: Retiring Allowances—T. J. Armstrong, $150; A. H. Bailey, $480; M. W. Bayne, $125.40; A. McM. Campbell, $300; D. M. Campbell, $900; A. Carr, $360; M. L. Carr, $300; F. J. Combe, $600; J. Conway, $240; A. W. Evans, $360; M. Gibson, $300; M. K. Greenwood, $510; M. J. Harding, $420; L. Johnson, $360; L. Mackenzie, $420; J. Morton, $480; A. N. Mouat, $575.04; R. Murray, $600; H. J. S. Muskett, $900; R. MacKenzie, $300; R. McLaren, $120; J. C Robson, $420; S. Service, $300; R. J. Stewart, $480; D. Sutherland, $180; T. Taylor, $900; E. Tyre, $360; L. Vickers, $420 . 11,860.44 Superannuation (Old Allowances)—J. E. Aikman, $480; M. Beatty, $162.50; T. C. Boulton, $1,044; A. G. Brown, $564; D. Donaldson, $450; J. Munro, $600; G. H. H. Mackay, $399.96; D. J. McKim, $10; H. Nelson, $420; F. Partridge, $966.48; A. Robinson, $1,560; S. A. Smith, $360; F. S. Spain, $360; F. C. Wolfenden, $146 7,522.94 $39,275.86 Less chargeable to Teachers' Pensions Account, Sec. 23, " Teachers' Pensions Act " 4,973.12 Total expenditure, Vote 133 34 3Q2 74 Vote 134. King's Printer. Salaries ($152,872.14) : King's Printer and Comptroller of Stationery—C. F. Banfield $4,190.00 Chief Clerk and Accountant and Assistant to the King's Printer —R. J. Bacon 2,520.00 Carried forward $6,710.00 $100,220.82 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 153 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Vote 134. King's Printer—Continued. Brought forward $6,710.00 $100,220.82 Salaries—Continued. Chief Clerk, Stationery Department—F. J. White 2,040.00 Clerk-Stenographers—I. Gubberud, $625; L. Parfitt, $437.32; E. Slater, $1,160 : 2,222.32 Book-keeper—M. Matthews 1,275.96 Sundry Employees—R. O. Adams, $2,295.86; H. S. Anderson, $2,278.50; R. C Askey, $2,040; A. R. Barnes, $2,216.86; L. H. Borde, $2,248.12; J. Bow, $2,248.12; R. Bridger, $967; R. G. Carley, $2,256.80; W. D. Carley, $785.54; G. S. Carr, $2,252.46; C. Coleman, $85; E. Couch, $1,089.16; E. Creed, $82.54; H. W. Curtis, $2,442.26; B. Cutt, $519; R. S. Dalby, $1,560; E. Davison, $2,287.18; N. L. Dunn, $2,455.75; J. Foster, $90; R. Foster, $1,534.19; G. E. Gillespie, $770; W. Haddon, $1,287; W. Halkett, $885.36; N. Harper, $55.20; F. Humphrey, $2,279.28; C. E. Janes, $2,383.48; W. A. Johnston, $2,282.84; G. G. Langley, $1,889.20; H. Ledson, $473.24; B. E. Lefevre, $2,445.52; T. J. Liddell, $2,889.33; R. Mylrea, $1,620; J. MacKay, $1,620; H. McCaw, $2,320.87; B. McColl, $75; E. McCon- nell, $2,245.41; W. McCorkall, $1,440; D. McDiarmid, $2,820; F. Neelands, $2,290.16; G. Neill, $2,898.92; J. H. Newberry, $2,265.48; G. Oates, $98.56; H. Price, $2,339.83; J. H. Regan, $2,070.18; E. Rhodes, $1,072.97; N. Robertson, $2,300.20; V. Sangster, $960; C. H. Shandley, $1,380; H. Shepheard, $759.50; S. Silvester, $2,427.35; H. V. Stubbs, $2,276.06; A. Sutton, $2,274.16; T. Tait, $552.40; R. S. Vivian, $2,294.18; W. C. Wakelyn, $446; P. Wales, $2,248.12; M. Webb, $976.23; W. Whitwell, $1,620; J. A. Wiley, $2,308.61; W. Wilkie, $1,208.35; W. J. Wilson, $2,849.60; J. M. Wright, $2,261.14 103,694.07 Temporary assistance 32,062.13 Cost-of-living bonus 4,867.66 $152,872.14 Expenses ($128,048.01) : Office supplies, etc $2,249.32 Travelling expenses, etc 261.31 Printing-paper, stationery, supplies, etc ..— 113,753.03 New machinery, type, maintenance of plant, repairs, etc. 11,503.19 Sundry refunds 281.16 128,048.01 $280,920.15 Less transferred to King's Printer Operating Account 280,910.15 Total, Vote 134 10.00 Vote 135. Government House. Salaries ($5,365) : Private Secretaries—J. G. Cromack, $1,750; A. M. D. Fairbairn, $1,500 $3,250.00 Assistant Secretary—J. G. Cromack 1,000.00 Assistants to Private Secretary—E. M. Ciceri, $375; D. Spurr, $740 1,115.00 $5,365.00 Expenses ($1,793.27) : Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $24; J. G. Cromack, $537.90; Hudson's Bay Co., $84.23; King's Printer, Carried forward $5,365.00 $100,230.82 EE 154 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31ST MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Vote 135. Government House—Continued. Brought forward Total, Vote 135. Vote 136. Assessment on Class 13 (The Crown), " Workmen's Compensation Act." Workmen's Compensation Board Vote 137. Civil Service Schedule Bond. Parsons, Brown, Ltd., $7,674.98; M. C Wiggins, $38.50 Less refunds $5,365.00 $100,230.82 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. $241.50; La Mode Millinery, $18.50; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; Salmon's Arts, $3.95; telegrams and telephones, $819.19; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $24 1,793.27 $7,713.48 800.72 7,158.27 110,000.00 6,912.76 Vote 138. Grant to Canteen Fund Trustees. Board of Trustees of the B.C. Canteen Fund. 10,000.00 Vote 139. Contingencies, Incidentals, Entertainments, Grants, etc Ballantyne Bros., Ltd., $99; E. H. Bridgman, $12.50; B.C. Civil Servants and Provincial Employees Association, $1,066.17; Brown's Victoria Nurseries, Ltd., $16.64; Empress Hotel, $667.47; King's Printer, $994.75; Navy League of Canada, $500; Village of Pouce Coupe, $250; Remembrance Day Committee, $42.50; Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, $1,000; H. S. Stalker, $57; United Labour Christmas Cheer Fund for United Armed Forces, $2,000; Vancouver Hotel Co., Ltd., $23.50; Vancouver Women's Building, Ltd., $25; Victoria and District Chrysanthemum Society, $50; P. Walker, $329.41; N. W. Whittaker, $109.20; Hon. W. C. Woodward, $3,000; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $12.50 $10,255.64 Total expenditure, Contingencies, Incidentals, Entertainments, Grants, etc. Vote 140. " Civil Service Superannuation Act." Sections 8 and 9. Government contribution to Superannuation Fund (dollar for dollar) $365,322.25 Section 14 (b). Government contribution to Superannuation Fund (2 per cent, on pay-roll) 98,985.01 Total, Vote 140- Vote 141. Grant from the Crown in Aid of Organization under the " Health Insurance Act." Health Insurance Commission 10,255.64 Carried forward.. 464,307.26 7,000.00 $715,864.75 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 155 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Brought forward $715,864.75 Social Assistance Branch. Vote 142. Administration. (a.) Superintendent of Welfare. Salaries ($31,211.51) : Superintendent of Welfare—C. W. Lundy $3,600.00 Assistant Superintendent of Welfare—A. Leigh 3,000.00 Adviser on Social Welfare Policy—L. Holland 2,700.00 Supervisors—E. King, $392.84; A. L. Mess, $1,572.58 1,965.42 Assistant Supervisor—H. E. Blanchard 82.26 Clerks—P. B. Brown, $1,080; I. J. R. Dryden, $1,500; G. Mcllmoyl, $240; D. Ramsay, $1,485; B. G. Thomas, $1,620; H. Webster, $1,800 7,725.00 Clerk-Stenographers—O. E. Gilman, $1,080; P. Grat- tan, $562.50; L. H. Hawthorn, $1,020; E. M. Lewis, $960; E. O'Connell, $720; H. E. Parfitt, $900 5,242.50 Filing Clerk—M. B. Hodder 960.00 Stenographers—I. O. Bianco, $659.44; M. P. Craig, $182; L. Eaton, $552.50; A. Foster, $269.27; F. M. Frost, $960; C. Holbech, $900; L. Leask, $880; D. M. Margetts, $279.50; J. A. McCuaig, $830; F. W. Smith, $130; P. Stewart, $293.62 5,936.33 $31,211.51 Expenses ($5,038.44) : Office Supplies, Subscriptions, etc.—Addressograph- Multigraph Sales Co., $18.12; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $32.65; King's Printer, $2,523.48; Registrar of Voters, $40; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; Survey Associates, $11.10; telegrams and telephones, $211.66; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $78.90 2,955.91 Travelling Expenses, etc.—H. E. Blanchard, $108.60; A. S. Christie, $34.80; L. Holland, $359.66; E. King, $111.05; A. Leigh, $781.15; C. W. Lundy, $206.41; A. L. Mess, $294.19; W. R. F. Richmond, $25.17 1,921.03 Medical Services, Examinations, etc.—S. E. C. Turvey 40.00 Incidentals and Contingencies—Canadian Bank of Commerce 121.50 $36,249.95 Less refunds 8.85 Total, Superintendent of Welfare I $36,241.10 (6.) Field Service. Salaries ($140,348.93) : Regional Supervisors—Z. M. Collins, $2,100; G. M. Endacott, $2,400; M. W. Harris, $2,170; F. G. Hassard, $2,400; M. Moscrop, $1,815; E. M. Mc- Connan, $2,400; J. F. E. Partington, $1,800; J. A. Sadler, $175; J. W. Smith, $2,250 $17,510.00 Field Service Staff—M. Agnew, $1,270; T. Anderson, $182.07; K. Armstrong, $1,250; G. L. Asquith, $1,620; V. J. Bain, $1,057.42; G. C. Baldwin, $1,320; A. V. Bentum, $1,014.68; H. H. Bersey, $1,500; P. Bibbs, $1,240; S. Birch. $736; E. Birkeland, $1,490; H. E. Blanchard, $870.97; M. Bremner, $1,030; D. Brewster, $540.64; B. Brooks, $600; J. Bryan, $1,500; M. Y. Campbell, $1,280; J. Carter, $250; J. Cartmill, $1,620; G. Cavan, $1,560; T. Collie, -$1,620; H. Corry, $585.59; R. J. David- Carried forward $17,510.00 $36,241.10 $715,864.75 EE 156 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Vote 142. Social Assistance Branch—Continued. • Administration—Continued. (6.) Field Service—Continued. Brought forward Salaries—Continued. Field Service Staff—Continued. son, $1,495; G. Dellert, $1,280; G. Dennis, $1,200 C. I. DeWolfe, $1,440; P. Doherty, $50; J. C Edwards, $1,530; I. Ellwood, $1,140; A. R Finlayson, $770; E. Gage, $550; M. Gourlay $1,360; J. Graham, $711.30; A. W. Gray, $270 J. McD. Grossart, $1,620; K. Harris, $1,440 M. L. Harris, $1,440; G. M. Holmes, $864.52; B Holt, $1,440; W. Hutchison, $1,500; A. Inch $1,500; S. B. Johnson, $1,620; R. L. Lansdowne $453.33; H. H. Little, $1,560; J. K. Lothian, $1,260 N. M. Marshall, $172.41; F. H. Murie, $1,560; M Murphy, $105; M. Murrell, $1,440; L. McDiarmid $430; M. Mclnnis, $510.64; K. McRae, $1,440 W. A. Newton, $1,500; J. Niven, $1,620; T. Noble $100; E. O'Connell, $300; K. Porter, $250; K. A Pumphrey, $1,440; C. R. Rigden, $1,760; A. Ros- man, $970; F. M. Sage, $554.84; C. St. John, $188.06; H. St. John, $1,440; H. J. Sceats, $1,620; H. Scott, $1,260; B. Shannon, $1,270; J. M. Shil- land, $1,980; J. W. Smiley, $675; B. Smith, $660; E. Smith, $250; G. W. Smith, $1,620; H. L. Smith, $319; M. Smith, $1,084.20; B. W. Snider, $1,545; J. R. F. Stewart, $1,500; M. Stewart, $360; M. Taylor, $424.45; M. Tryon, $263.33; C. N. Tubman, $2,100; W. M. Urquhart, $1,440; O. H. Wall, $1,500; U. Whitehead, $422.26; M. Whitelaw, $660; M. Willis, $1,200; M. J. York, $1,440 Accountant—C. N. Carnsew Clerks—V. I. Blaney, $1,140; F. D. Brae, $1,620; E. E. Matthews, $200; C. Mackenzie, $496.45; A. E. Sleap, $1,440; A. K. Stuart, $90; J. W. Weeks, $1,380 ... Stenographers—M. Airth, $77.20; I. Antill, $37.50 $17,510.00 $36,241.10 $715,864.75 90,005.71 1,484.68 6,366.45 E. C. Anderson, $738.83; M. Beckwith, $268.71; C. Begbie, $520; R. A. Bergeron, $131.25; E. L. Best, $145.60; I. B. Bolin, $127.50; P. J. Britton, $706.61; S. Daugaard, $156; K. M. S. Davies, $840; N. Deeley, $1,020; M. Doyle, $900; K. A. Dunn, $900; J. Evans, $645.97; R. Geddes, $900; T. George, $900; P. Gernaey, $442; V. Gloster, $380; B. E. Graham, $900; J. C. Grant, $800.20; M. Guimont, $30.80; K. Hall, $835; E. M. Harvey, $215.32; E. V. Hogg, $785; D. Huscroft, $323.17; D. Jarvis, $260; A. M. Jones, $126.72; L. M. Jones, $439.88; A. Kenyon, $1,020; F. Kirkham, $240; E. B. Lamb, $122.50; I. Lawson, $900; D. M. Maze, $473.75; O. A. Mills, $685; K. Murie, $19.50; M. MacMillan, $1,090; B. McDonald, $130; M. Park, $97.50; T. Perri, $652.08; M. Pickering, $712.07; J. Rennie, $613.33; L. Sullivan, $460; J. Turner, $405; J. M. Yuill, $845 23,018.99 Temporary assistance 1,963.10 Expenses ($66,327.90) : Office Supplies, etc.—A. D. Booth, $13.50; Boyle & Aikins, $35; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., Carried forward $140,348.93 $140',348.93 $36,241.10 $715,864.75 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 157 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Social Assistance Branch—Continued. Vote 142. Administration—Continued. , . (b.) Field Service—Continued. Brought forward :...._ $140,348.93 $36,241.10 $715,864.75 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc—Continued. $18.95; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $19.19; B.C. Stamp Works, Ltd., $19.16; B.C. Towel & Linen Supply, Ltd., $18; M. Y. Campbell, $56.85; Canadian Linen Co., Ltd., $18; CN. Railways, $26.14; C.P.R. Co., $75.19; F. Carmichael, $10.25; City Transfer & Warehouse Co., $62.10; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $17.38; Collison's, Ltd., $13.35; Commercial Transfer, $10.01; City of Courtenay, $66.43; Family Welfare Association, $12.52; J. Goddard, $139.15; C. W. Haas, $75.75; K. M. Higgs, $188.40; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $48.61; King's Printer, $3,296.67; E. Lee, $30; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $36.96; A. Munroe, $75.37; City of Nanaimo, $15; Nanaimo-Duncan Utilities, Ltd., $25.20; City of Nelson, $59.41; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $11.29; Northern Alberta Railways Co., $15.66; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $11.14; B. Paisley, $120; J. Pearson, $15.12; Corporation of District of Penticton, $13.14; petty cash, $39.54; L. D. Piket, $778.85; E. Price, $80.50; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $63; N. Sene- cal, $360; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $13.64; Sun Directories, Ltd., $42; Survey Associates, $42.53; telegrams, telephones, and postage, $6,948; C. Tenby, $240; City of Vancouver, $325.27; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $28.97; G. Williams, $34.84; Willson Stationery Co., Ltd., $23.54; Winton's Transfer, $11.70; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $196.02 13,897.29 Travelling Expenses, etc.—T. Anderson, $45.26; K. Armstrong, $49.40; G. L. Asquith, $623.93; J. Bain, $363.48; G. C. Baldwin, $1,787.78; H. H. Bersey, $639.81; P. G. Bibbs, $563.29; E. Birkeland, $402.70; H. E. Blanchard, $491.50; M. Bremner, $545.77; A. Brewster, $100.02; M. Y. Campbell, $414.92; J. Cartmill, $338.79; G. Cavan, $105.39; T. Collie, $693.88; H. Corry, $205.08; A. J. Davidson, $295.83; A. Dean, $21.28; G. Dellert, $108.40; G. Dennis, $16.25; C. I. DeWolfe, $444.06; J. C Edwards, $806.63; I. Ellwood, $32.49; G. M. Enda- ' cott, $672.89; E. A. Gage, $52.86; J. Graham, $54.70: J. D. Graham, $25.59; A. W. Gray, $228.53; J. McD. Grossart, $640.67; K. Harris, $458.12; M. L. Harris, $350.59: M. W. Harris, $1,303.56; F. G. Hassard, $664.73; B. Holt, $1,489.24: W. Hutchison, $945.18; A. Inch, $1,033.67; S. B. Johnson, $409.75; H. Kingston, $42.17; R. Lansdowne, $202.42; H. H. Little, $426.05; I. K. Lothian, $224.75; C Mackenzie. $78.35; A. L. Mess, $22.23; M. Moscrop. $336.21; M. Murrell, $410.52; M. Mc- Innis, $49.55; E. M. McConnan, $575.03; K. McRae, $807.69; W. A. Newton, $307.14; E. O'Connell, $32.15; J. F. E. Partington, $332.66; L. D. Piket, $76.50; C. G. Risrden, $1,542.43; A. Rosman, $11.33; J. A. Sadler, $34.50; H. St. John, $81.71; H. J. Sceats, $959.43; H. Scott, $13.40; B. J. Shannon, $181.57; J. M. Shilland, $845.88; A. E. Sleap, Carried forward $154,246.22 $36,241.10 $715,864.75 EE 158 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Social Assistance Branch—Continued. Vote 142. Administration—Continued. (6.) Field Service—Continued. Brought forward $154,246.22 $36,241.10 $715,864.75 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc.—Continued. $17.90; J. W. Smiley, $442.38; B. Smith, $10; G. W. Smith, $1,489.07; H. L. Smith, $72.20; J. W. Smith, $623.72; V. Smith, $15.35; B. W. Snider, $587.49; M. Stewart, $222.87; M. C. Tryon, $115.38; C. N. Tubman, $731.67; W. M. Urquhart, $985.44; O. H. Wall, $344.80; U. Whitehead, $17.43; M. White- law, $82.53; M. Willis, $15; M. J. York, $1,037.36; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $1,107.75; B.C. Provincial Police, $100.95; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $30.46. Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Abbotsford Motors, $17.25; R. Akins, $13.75; Anderson's Tire Shop, $47.96; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $196.56; R. F. Bovey, Ltd., $41.46; Brett's, Ltd., $49.20; B.A. Motordrome, $50.70; B.C. Packers, Ltd., $15.52; B.C. Provincial Police, $1,949.01; M. Y. Campbell, $104.88; Campbell River Garage, $269.91; Canada Garage, $51.40; Central Builders' Supply, Ltd., $40.85; Chilliwack Garage, $169.31; B. R. Ciceri & Co., $13.56; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $12.54; Clinton Motors, $19; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $10.48; Davis-Drake Motors, Ltd., $57.25; Empire Motors, Ltd., $33.01; Empress Service Station, $73.18; Fogg Motors, Ltd., $65; F. Gladstone, $1,350; J. A. Golby, $1,400; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $29.27; R. Howard, Ltd., $20.54; Hunt Motors, $124.30; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $37.54; International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $12.37; A. S. Jane, $18.20; Kashmir Singh, $1,300; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $36.46; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $10.97; R. Morrow Auto Body Shop, $15.55; McCannel Motors, $17.85; Mc- Dermott Motors, Ltd., $383; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $33.81; J. H. Poole, $30; Public Works Garage, $334.43; Purchasing Commission, $3,304.50; Queen City Motors, Ltd., $254.57; Ross Bros., $21; Royal City Motors, Ltd., $20.10; G. W. Smith, $845; Syd Smith, Ltd., $76.75; Star Garage, $18.04; TarbelPs, Ltd., $19.53; Union Steamships, Ltd., $73.45; Victory Motors, $178.10; J. Vineham, $20; G. D. Vig- nall, $1,050; R. C. Willis, $900; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $1,471.54; Wood & Fraser Transport, $60.50; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $164.15; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $50.87 50,053.61 Incidentals and Contingencies—Boyle & Aikins, $91; O. C. Brown, $22; Canadian Welfare Council, $24; Commercial Transfer, $231.73; Family Welfare Association of America, $20.56; Gordon's Hardware, $11.50; C. A. Haddrell, $96.06; Howe & Mc- Nulty, $24.60; C. F. McHardy, $472.50; National Conference on Social Work, $27.75; Social Service Exchange, $1,000; Social Service Index, $100; M. J. Woodward, $96; pay-lists, labour, $152.60; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $6.70 2,377.00 $206,676.83 Less sundry refunds 8,954.36 Total, Field Service 197,722.47 Carried forward $233,963.57 $715,864.75 / EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 159 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Social Assistance Branch—Continued. Vote 142. Administration—Continued. Brought forward $233,963.57 $715,864.75 (c.) Medical Services. Salaries ($13,531.34) : Director of Medical Services—J. G. McCammon $3,999.96 Physicians—D. G. Morse, $200; A. S. Simpson, $3,600; D. J. Sweeney, $300 4,100.00 Dispensers—J. Finlayson, $1,158; G. J. Spears, $2,050 3,208.00 Stenographers—N. McMillan, $1,020; L. Nichols, $960 1,980.00 Temporary Assistance—E. R. Johnson 243.38 $13,531.34 Expenses ($1,823.28): Office Supplies, etc.—Acme Towel & Linen Supply, $136.15; C. A. Graves, $10; T. Hudson, $46; King's Printer, $171; postage, $190; telegrams and telephones, $378.40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $24.85 956.40 Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. G. McCammon, $350; A. S. Simpson, $420; D. J. Sweeney, $20.78; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $10; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $66.10 866.88 Total, Medical Services 15,354.62 Total, Administration 249,318.19 Vote 143. Child Welfare Division. (a.) Administration. Salaries ($14,102.60) : Superintendent of Neglected Children- -I. Harvey.—. $2,400.00 Deputy Superintendent of Neglected Children—R. McKay . 1,800.00 Chief Clerk—H. Kingston 1,200.00 Book-keepers—E. Matthews, $800; E. Reesor, $200.. 1,000.00 Clerk-Stenographers—F. Jones, $208.37; S. Sabbe, $960; A. Westwood, $938.93 2,107.30 Stenographers—M. Cowan,$810; L. Dempsey,$689.84; J. Evans, $90.16; M. Mitchell, $1,020; M. Murphy, $820; K. McDonald, $677.27; D. Saville, $142.59; E. Trimmer, $70; R. Wilkinson, $140 4,459.86 Temporary Assistance—W. Finch, $424.67; F. S. Fraser, $22.40; M. E. Kime, $90; J. Murdoch, $166.54; O. Pate, $20.97; D. Plant, $413.83; R. Scroggs, $14 1,152.41 $14,119.57 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board 16.97 $14,102.60 Expenses ($4,726.45) : Office Supplies, Subscriptions, etc.—Bureau of Economics and Statistics, $14.52; C.P.R. Co., $20.81; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $25.65; King's Printer, $776.27; Lands Department, $12.50; postage, $1,102.85; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $24.50; Sun Directories, Ltd., $44; telegrams and ■ telephones, $1,615.16; Uneeda Towel & Linen Supply Co., $37.75; Vital Statistics Branch, $19.40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $27 3,720.41 Carried forward $17,823.01 $965,182.94 EE 160 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Social Assistance Branch—Continued. Vote 143. Child Welfare Division—Continued. (a.) Administration—Continued. Brought forward $17,823.01 $965,182.94 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc.—W. J. Currie, $15.25; I. Harvey, $166.88; E. E. Matthews, $415.46; R. McKay, $162.93; B.C. Provincial Police, $28.75; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $11.65 800.92 Incidentals and Contingencies—Child Welfare League of America, $16.65; Edmonds & Selkirk, $26.95; Hudson's Bay Co., $53.70; Jubilee Manufacturing Co., $27.45; A. W. Morris, $38.70; T. Wapshott, $10.80; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $30.87 205.12 Total, Administration , $18,829.05 (6.) Maintenance of Dependent Children and Grants to Homes. Children's Aid Society of Vancouver, $94,622.62; Catholic Children's Aid Society, $29,065.27; Children's Aid Society of Victoria, $13,303.39; Children in Private Homes, $37,560.81; Transportation of Children, $2,108.76; Alexandra Children's Home, $500; Loyal Protestant Home, $500; Monastery of Our Lady of Charity, $200; St. Ann's Boys' School, $200; St. Ann's Convent, $200 Less refunds— Children's Aid Society of Vancouver $3,179.65 Catholic Children's Aid Society — 331.00 Children's Aid Society of Victoria 301.97 Children in Private Homes 10,508.91 Sundry refunds 21,576.95 $178,260.85 35,898.48 Total, Maintenance of Dependent Children and Grants to Homes 142,362.37 (c.) Refugee Children. Salaries ($828.32); Stenographers—L. Hubenet, $780.32; M. H. Kim, $48 $828.32 Miscellaneous—Children's Aid Society of Vancouver, $2,240.16; Children's Aid Society of Victoria, $750.07; S. G. Elliott, $35; J. J. Gillis, $35; Hudson's Bay Co., $27.07; J. A. C. Laughton, $11; J. C. McGuffie, $19.55; Nanaimo Hospital, $14; North Vancouver General Hospital, $14.50; postage, $21.12; Royal Columbian Hospital, $32.63; telegrams and telephones, $58.30; Vancouver General Hospital, $348.60; Woodward Stores, Ltd., $55.26; Vote 143 (6), $89.59; maintenance of children in foster homes, $942.49; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $43.01 4,737.35 Cost-of-living bonus 122.00 $5,687.67 Less sundry refunds 1,216.40 $4,471.27 Less Dominion Government contribution 4,471.27 Total, Vote 143 161,191.42 Carried forward. $1,126,374.36 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 161 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Social Assistance Branch—Continued. Brought forward $1,126,374.36 Vote 144. Collections Office. Salaries ($5,418) : Collector of Institutional Revenue—J. G. McRae $2,760.00 Stenographer-Bookkeeper—R. L. Wright 1,020.00 Stenographers—M. E. Blair, $682.50; J. Doherty, $621.83; M. M. Parish, $171.17; L. J. Simpson, $162.50 1,638.00 $5,418.00 Expenses ($1,507.03) : Office Supplies, etc.—C.P.R. Co., $13.60; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $11.96; King's Printer, $221.67; postage, $365; Sun Directories, Ltd., $44; telegrams and telephones, $80.63; Uneeda Towel & Linen Supply, Ltd., $18 754.86 Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. G. McRae, $518.39. Upkeep of Auto, etc.—Bowell-McDonald Motor Co., Ltd., $217.67. Vote 167—Roads Generally, $16.11 752.17 Total expenditure, Collections Office 6,925.03 Vote 145. Burial of Indigents. City of Alberni, $7.50; Assman's Funeral Chapel, $120; T. E. Banks & Son, $120; N. J. Barwick Co., $96; Bell Funeral Home, $70; Brandon Undertaking Parlors, $65; B.C. Funeral Co. (Hay- ward's), Ltd., $370; B.C. Undertakers & Embalmers, $36.03; T. D. Brunton, $40; Campbell Bros., Ltd., $45; M. M. Carroll, $60; D. H. Carter, $18; Center & Hanna, Ltd., $139; Central Park Funeral Home, $52.50; City of Chilliwack, $12.24; A. M. Clark, $180; Clark's Funeral Chapel, $50; Courtenay Undertaking Parlors, $120; Cowan Hardware Co., Ltd., $364.80; S. J. Curry & Son, $60; Davies Funeral Homes Co., Ltd., $45; Davis Funeral Service, $12.50; Day's Funeral Service, $40; J. D. Dill, $80; R. H. Dwyer, $160; C. F. Edwards & Son, $157.50; G. Fisher, $45; Forest View Cemetery, $28; Graham's Funeral Service, $40; Grandview Funeral Home, $185; G. E. Gurr, $150; D. Gustavson, $10; G. W. Hamilton Undertaking Co., Ltd., $52.50; Harron Bros., Ltd., $182.50; J. Henderson & Sons, $120; Henderson's Funeral Home, $70; S. Hendren, $292; Home Funeral Chapel, $52.50; Invermere Contract- ' ing Co., Ltd., $95.25; D. J. Jenkins, Ltd., $320; W. A. Kirkpatrick, $45; O. I. Lokken, $40.55; Manly & Miller, $127.52; Marshall Bros., $115; F. M. MacPherson Funeral Service, $545.30; F. F. McKibbin, $40; G. E. McPherson, $154.50; A. P. Nevins, $12.50; Nunn & Thomson, $157.50; O. P. O'Leary, $30; Paterson's Funeral Home, $40; Penticton Funeral Chapel, $200; Peterson & Edward, $40; J. V. Rewers, $225; Roselawn Funeral Directors, $52.50; Corporation of District of Saanich, $60; Sage & Tull, $77; Sands Mortuary, Ltd., $60; Saywright's Funeral Home, $295.50; Simmons & McBride, Ltd., $30.50; Smithers Undertaker, $160; Somers' Funeral Service, $655; Stevens' Funeral Home, Ltd., $50; H. A. Stewart, $45; E. M. Taylor, $20; Thompson Funeral Home, $180; City of Vancouver, $52.50; City of Victoria, $294.64; Winter & Winter Funeral Service, $135 - $8,104.33 Less refunds . 2,100.54 Total expenditure, Burial of Indigents 6,003.79 Vote 146. " Residence and Responsibility Act "—Administration. W. Crouch, salary $1,200, expenses $77.80; A. D. Patterson, $60 $1,337.80 Total expenditure, " Residence and Responsibility Act "—Administration - 1,337.80 Carried forward $1,140,640.98 ll EE 162 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Social Assistance Branch—Continued. Brought forward $1,140,640.98 Vote 147. Welfare Visitor for the Deaf. Nil Vote 148. Grants to Charitable Associations, etc. Alexandra Neighbourhood House( $500; Boy Scouts' Association, $1,000; Canadian Girl Guides' Association, $500; Canadian National Institute for the Blind, $27,000; Canadian Red Cross Society, New Westminster, $200; Canadian Red Cross Society, B.C. Provincial Division, $1,600; Canadian Welfare Council, $400; Junior Red Cross Society, $400; "Langholm," Murrayville, B.C., $500; Royal Canadian Humane Association, $100; Royal Life Saving Society, $100; St. John Ambulance Association, $500; Salvation Army Rescue-home, $1,500; V.O.N., Burnaby, $400; V.O.N., North Vancouver, $200; V.O.N., Okanagan Falls and Osoyoos, $100; V.O.N., Trail, $200; V.O.N., Vancouver, $1,400; V.O.N., Victoria, $500; V.O.N., West Vancouver, $100; Women's Christian Temperance Union, $1,360; Y.W.C.A., Vancouver, $800; Y.W.C.A., Victoria, $400 $39,760.00 Total, Vote 148 39,760.00 Vote 149. Social Allowances, Medical Services, etc. (including Grants). " U " Municipal. Alberni, $393.76; Armstrong, $777.60; Burnaby, $48,034.26; City of Chilliwack, $1,749.52; District of Chilliwhack, $3,404.84; Coldstream, $540.64; Coquitlam, $5,045.48; Courtenay, $550.40; Cranbrook, $4,054.40; Cumberland, $1,146.24; Delta, $2,861.28; Duncan, $962.56; Enderby, $1,073.60; Esquimalt, $1,293.04; Fernie, $10,187; Glenmore, $123.12; Grand Forks, $814.72; Greenwood, $126.30; Kamloops, $15,101.16; Kaslo, $1,089.76; Kelowna, $5,310.36; Kent, $2,047.20; Ladysmith, $3,722.20; Langley, $13,673.14; Maple Ridge, $3,958.52; Matsqui, $4,128.16; Merritt, $155.76; District of Mission, $3,274.24; Village of Mission, $446.72; Nanaimo, $13,654.27; Nelson, $6,205.90; New Westminster, $26,884.72; North Cowichan, $3,114.72; City of North Vancouver, $6,358.41; District of North Vancouver, $6,831.87; Oak Bay, $869.52; Peachland, $14.40; Penticton, $8,093.84; Pitt Meadows, $324.48; Port Alberni, $2,102.88; Port Coquitlam, $2,810.88; Port Moody, $927.20; Prince George, $4,299; Prince Rupert, $4,228.64; Revelstoke, $1,098.48; Richmond, $6,121.05; Rossland, $1,130.58; Saanich, $20,718.32; City of Salmon Arm, $561.92; District of Salmon Arm, $1,365.08; Spallumcheen, $1,103.72; Sumas, $2,009.52; Summerland, $444.28; Surrey, $21,495.76; Trail, $1,283.80; Vancouver, $388,984.17; Vernon, $4,854.60; Victoria, $44,797.72; West Vancouver, $3,645.12 $722,380.83 Prenatal Care. City of Vancouver, $75; City of Vernon, $10 85.00 " W " Provincial. Alberni, $4,212.79; Atlin, $2,789.66; Burnaby, $1,732.48; Cariboo, $16,912.70; Chilliwack, $5,381.70; Columbia, $4,765.86; Comox, $20,926.03; Cowichan-Newcastle, $6,461.55; Cranbrook, $14,480.42; Delta, $2,332.81; Dewdney, $4,063.62; Esquimalt, $10,890.77; Fernie, $19,426.08; Fort George, $10,289.47; Grand Forks, $5,193.42; Kamloops, $20,877.05; Kaslo, $20,281.45; Lillooet, $722,465.83 Carried forward $722,465.83 $1,180,400.98 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 163 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Social Assistance Branch—Continued. Vote 149. Social Allowances, Medical Services, etc. (including Grants)—Continued. " W " Provincial—Continued. Brought forward $722,465.83 $1,180,400.98 $6,272.82; Mackenzie, $22,492.21; Nanaimo-Islands, $33,279.78; Nelson-Creston, $27,908.74; New Westminster, $2,606.10; North Okanagan, $11,172.83; North Vancouver, $781.75; Omineca, $6,879.07; Peace River, $6,794.70; Prince Rupert, $4,208.80; Revelstoke, $3,472.97; Rossland-Trail, $4,975.95; Saanich, $3,441.05; Salmon Arm, $12,036.66; Similkameen, $16,990.99; Skeena, $2,226.75; South Okanagan, $11,003.65; Vancouver, $20,633.56; Vancouver-Point Grey, $530.70; Victoria, $3,050.87; West Vancouver, $310; Yale, $5,412.97 Prenatal Care. $377,500.78 Dewdney, $15; Esquimalt, $5; Vancouver, $40; Victoria, $5 65.00 " G " Sundry Grants. 377,565.78 Athlone Private Hospital, $78.39; Children's Aid Society of Vancouver, $35.75; Catholic Children's Aid Society, $29.61; Columbia Coast Mission, $43.47; City of Cranbrook, $143.20; Florence Nightingale, Nursing Home, $720.75; City of North Vancouver, $504.09; Corporation of Richmond, $372.45; Corporation of District of Saanich, $586.45; St. Joseph's Home, $377.23; City of Vancouver, $589.59; Vancouver Central Clothing Committee, $21.74; City of Victoria, $730.64; Westminster Benevolent Society, $33.25; pay-lists, private homes, $1,809.56; pay-lists, transportation, etc., $1,524.23; pay-lists, monthly allowances, $3,893.80 11,494.20 Public Health (J). Alouette Lake Timber & Mills, Ltd., $2,173.75; City of Armstrong, $81.20; Bella Coola General Hospital, $123.15; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $392.42; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $122.36; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $661.70; B.C. Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd., $180; Corporation of District of Burnaby, $4,380.98; Butler Tire Co., $76.73; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $14.66; City of Chilliwack, $342.09; Municipality of Chilliwhack, $485.70; Clappis-on Bros., $3,077.49; Columbia Coast Mission, $362.50; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $34.45; Corporation of District of Coquitlam, $86.46; City of Courtenav, $137.97; City of Cranbrook, $148.54; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $104.80; T. Davison, $1,792.62; Edmunds & Walker, Ltd., $520.27; Empire Motors, Ltd., $11.71; City of Fernie, $512.81; Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association, $803.15; Garvin Ice & Fuel Co., Ltd., $206.20; Gault Bros., Ltd., $263.46; A. Hampton, $12; Haney Garage, Ltd., $470.21; Haney Wood & Coal Co., Ltd., $1,466.80; J. H. Hunter Co., Ltd., $28.13; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $385.65; Imperial Tobacco Sales Co. of Canada, Ltd., $511.35; City of Kamloops, $185.79; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $1,647.81; City of Kelowna, $86.73; Kootenay Lake General Hospital Society, $74.25; City of Ladysmith, $245.59; Corporation of District of Langley, $345.49; J. Leckie Co.. Ltd.. $135.61; Mackav Smith. Blair & Co., Ltd., $164.47; Maple Ridge Lumber Co., Ltd., $50.48; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $31.62; Corporation of District of Matsqui, $106.91; Corporation of District of Mission, $58.08; City of Nanaimo, $690.34; City of Nelson, $113.95; City of New Westminster, $1,729.10; Corporation of District of North Cowichan, $156.17; City Carried forward $1,111,525.81 $1,180,400.98 EE 164 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Social Assistance Branch—Continued. Vote 149. Social Allowances, Medical Services, etc. (including Grants)—Continued. Public Health (J)—Continued. Brought forward $1,111,525.81 $1,180,400.98 of North Vancouver, $127.08; District of North Vancouver, $76.37; Oakalla Prison Farm, $414.17; Osborn's Shoe Store, $87.85; C. Owen, $650; Pacific Meat Co., Ltd., $334.43; Corporation of Penticton, $505.70; D. Pocock, $1,908.10; City of Port Coquitlam, $117.99; postage, $30; Rest Haven Sanitarium & Hospital, $12.44; City of Rossland, $19.80; Royal City Glass Co., $12.50; Royal Jubilee Hospital, $20; Corporation of District of Saanich, $2,088.87; St. Joseph's Hospital, Comox, $22.75; St. Mary's Hospital, $54.50; St. Paul's Hospital, $127.12; Seton Hospital, $49; Slade & Stewart, Ltd., $77.70; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $37.69; C. C. Snow- don, $91.50; Standard Brands, Ltd., $38.31; Corporation of District of Summerland, $135.52; Corporation of District of Surrey, $1,921.26; City of Trail, $25.63; Tuckett, Ltd., $290.04; University of Alberta Hospital, $163.45; City of Vancouver, $23,358.36; City of Vernon, $165.05; City of Victoria, $5,472.32; Corporation of District of West Vancouver, $97.29; pav-lists, doctors, nurses, etc., $49,206.53; pay-lists,- drugs, etc., $19,558.74; pay-lists, transportation, etc., $2,841.97; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $104.41 $136,038.14 Less refunds 8,940.45 127,097.69 Emergency Health Aid (D). Burnaby, $36; Cariboo, $14; Esquimalt, $6.95; Saanich, $7.50; South Okanagan, $13; Vancouver, $10.10; Victoria, $5 92.55 T.B. Private Homes (Kb). Dewdney, $52.80; Kamloops, $191; Vancouver, $391.20 635.00 Dependents of Enemy Aliens (Y). Kamloops, $225; Nelson-Creston, $231.20; North Okanagan, $789.40; Rossland-Trail, $369.75; South Okanagan, $356.95; Vancouver, $3,697.83; Vancouver-Point Grey, $238.80 $5,908.93 Less Dominion Government contribution 5,908.93 Saskatchewan Mennonites (Z). St. John Hospital, $183.50; W. R. Stone, $300.50; pay-lists, $5,581.20 $6,065.20 Less received from Province of Saskatchewan 5,934.00 131.20 r t j tt -,. tt n $1,239,482.25 Less refunds re Hamilton Hall 843.47 Total, Vote 149 1 1,238,638.78 Vote 150. Old-age Pensioners' War Cost-of-living Bonus. Monthly grants 825,753.92 Carried forward $3,244,793.68 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 165 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Brought forward $3,244,793.68 Provincial Board of Health. Vote 151. Office of the Secretary. Salaries ($22,190) : Secretary and Provincial Health Officer—G. F. Amyot $5,100.00 Assistant Provincial Health Officer—J. S. Cull 4,500.00 Public Health Engineer and Chief Sanitary Inspector—R. Bower- ing 2,760.00 Director, Public Health Nursing—H. Kilpatrick 2,100.00 Consultant in Nutrition—M. F. Baldwin 1,500.00 Clerks—E. A. Chrow, $1,440; L. M. Garland, $1,320— - 2,760.00 Stenographers—M. H. George, $1,020; M. D. McMartin, $870; E. S. Scott, $900 2,790.00 Junior Clerk—S. Wiseman 225.00 Temporary Assistance—R. H. Leach i 455.00 $22,190.00 Expenses ($156,215.90) : Office Supplies, etc.—W. Brady, $34.65; Bureau of Economics and Statistics, $130; Diggon-Hibben, Ltd., $53.20; King's Printer, $4,009.51; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $6.10— 4,233.46 Educational Literature, Slides, Exhibits, Subscriptions for Books, etc.—American Medical Association, $164.07; American Public Health Association, $76.48; American Water Works Association, $11.10; British Medical Association, $15.57; Canadian Public Health Association, $165.67; Canadian Welfare Council, $834.25; College of Physicians and Surgeons, $52; Connecticut State Department of Health, $13.41; Engineering Institute of Canada, $12; General Appraisal Co., Ltd., $90; Health League of Canada, $92.75; H. K. Lewis & Co., Ltd., $11.18; Mathews Co., $27.75; Milk Foundation of Toronto, $63.22; National Safety Council, $11.49; Provincial Library and Archives, $84.19; Receiver-General of Canada, $16; Registered Nurses' Association, $12.50; Text-book Branch, $234.35; Victoria Medical Society, $15; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $96.43 2,099.41 Travelling Expenses, etc.—G. F. Amyot, $1,052.61; M. F. Baldwin, $616.04; R. Bowering, $764.53; J. S. Cull, $467.62; R. Felton, $10.70; O. M. Garrood, $11.45; J. M. Hershey, $171.70; H. Kilpatrick, $552.15; R. T. Knipe, $71.60; J. A. McLellan, $32.40; D. E. Tate, $109.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $23. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Boultbee (Victoria), Ltd., $66.61; Cherry Motors, Ltd., $134.08; Empress Garage, $143.22; National Motor Co., Ltd., $364.73; Victoria Radiator Works, $11.50 4,603.44 Medical Inspection of Schools—N. J. Ball, $39; D. J. Barclay, $76.75; D. W. Beach, $85; G. P. Bearman, $134.75; L. E. Borden, $105; T. A. Briggs, $192.25; C. C Browne, $112; J. M. Burnett, $179.25; Burris Clinic, $194.15; H. E. Cannon, $301.25; G. A. Cheeseman, $66; L. S. Chipperfield, $15.50; Columbia Coast Mission, $471; G. W. Cope, $110.25; J. C. Dunn, $31.50; E. N. East, $54; J. P. Ellis, $54.25; G. W. Fiddes, $10.50; S. P. Findlay, $54.50; A. Francis, $142.50; R. Gibson, $21.75; V. B. Goresky, $107.50; L. M. Greene, $128.50; R. Haugen, $19; W. E. Henderson, $83.50; E. R. Hicks, $54; A. W. Holm, $162.75; T. C Holmes, $57; G. James, $69.75; J. H. Cope, $89.75; J. C Kovach, $209.50; G. W. Meyer, $134.25; S. G. Mills, $83.25; G. Morse, $10.75; W. H. Moore, $15; J. V. Murray, $294.52; J. G. MacArthur, $165; D. McCaffrey, $137.70; P. S. McCaffrey, $57.75; D. S. McHaffie, $53; W. H. Mclntyre, $72.25; R. J. Paine, $53; K. K. Pump, $421.50; T. E. Roberts, $14; W. H. Roberts, $112.25; F. Sedziak, $56.50; F. T. Stanier, $190.50; W. R. Stone, $163; T. W. Sutherland, $110.25; W. Truax, $19.75; H. F. Tyerman, $70.75; N. H. Carried forward $33,126.31 $3,244,793.68 EE 166 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. 5,992.50 DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. Vote 151. Office of the Secretary—Continued. Brought forward $33,126.31 $3,244,793.68 Expenses—Continued. Medical Inspection of Schools—Continued. Watson, $61.38; J. E. Whiting, $41.50; W. Workman, $57; A. J. Wright, $142; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $23.25 Public Health Nursing: Salaries ($3,088.53) : Public Health Nurses—H. W. Black, $63.98; B. Blanchard, $250; M. Campbell, $678.53; M. Frith, $50; J. M. Gregory $200; I. J. Loucks, $50; A. Mason, $250; A. Murray, $115 D. Tate, $493.55; B. Thomson, $757.47; M. Twiddy, $120 M. Williams, $60 Miscellaneous ($24,575) : Allen's Super Service, $151.14; Armstrong and Spal- lumcheen School District, $36; Ashdown's Service, $358.30 A. Beattie, $11.60; M. Bellis, $44.35; A Best Service, $169.91 M. K. Black, $13.25; Bloom & Sigalet, Ltd., $203.34; M Boyd, $20.25; J. Brewster, $63.30; B.C Drugs, Ltd., $148;- Burr Motors, Ltd., $1,420.92; CN. Railways, $565.35; M. M Campbell, $22.11; H. M. Carpenter, $47.80; Cherry Motors Ltd., $154.89; L. W. V. Crafter, $41.70; V. Davies, $61.22. Esquimalt Rural Nursing Service, $14.40; J. Eveleigh & Co. Ltd., $111.60; Ford Sales & Service, $31.54; M. M. Frith $60.30; O. M. Garrood, $31.70; L. Giovando, $54.45; E. Gra ham, $52.60; J. M. Gregory, $31.13; C A. Haddrell, $273 H. G. Henderson-Watts, $40.45; J. M. Hershey, $54.50; F Hilton, $44.92; E. S. Holland, $45.15; Hunt's Garage $180.17; O. M. Johnson, $50.70; Keremeos Garage, $230.50 E. J. Kidson, $33.50; N. H. Knipe, $40.08; A. V. Larson $73.15; M. J. Leslie, $10.60; Long Motors, $44.98; I. Loucks $60.85; S. Martin, $44.85; E. Moody, $32.28; Morgan's Garage, $302.45; D. MacKenzie, $57.55; A. McClure, $51.16 Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., $26.23; Nesbitt & Forster's Garage $187.76; E. Ochs, $27.60; V. Pontifex, $12.16; postage $31.75; E. D. Priestley, $13.50; Quesnel Bros. Garage $181.43; F. Schmidt, $102; Selkirk Motors, Ltd., $12.22 W. A. Smythe, $42; E. Snowden, $52.40; Stan's Super Ser- vice, $328.03; Storm's Three Star Service, $185.65; telegrams and telephones, $53; B. Thomson, $21.88; University of British Columbia, $100; Vancouver Island Coach Lines, Ltd. $11.60; E. D. Wakefield, $47.08; P. Yaholnitsky, $46.19 garage rentals, $32.50; pay-lists, upkeep of autos, $1,492.50 sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $84.53. Grants—Alberni School Board, $35; Armstrong School Board, $300; Canadian Red Cross, $780; Chilliwack School Board, $120; Chilliwack Municipal School Board, $600; Cloverdale V.O.N., $480; District of Coquitlam, $200; Courtenay School Board, $480; Cowichan Health Centre, $2,160; Cranbrook School Board, $60; Creston Valley United School Board, $480; Esquimalt Rural Nursing Service, $1,110; French Creek and District Public Health Association, $975; Gibsons Landing V.O.N., $600; Kelowna School Board, $480; Keremeos School Board, $35; Kimberley District School Board, $155; Ladysmith School Board, $684; Maple Ridge School Board, $240; Nanaimo and District Public Health Association, $840; North Cariboo Health Service, $780; North Okanagan Rural Health Unit, $320; North Saanich Consolidated School Board, $297; Oliver Public Health Nursing Council, $480; Penticton School Board, $480; Port Alberni Health Centre, $480; Powell River School Board, $280; Princeton School Board, $280; Rossland School Board, $120; University of British Columbia, $1,500; Williams Lake School Board, $60 Carried forward 27,663.53 $66,782.34 $3,244,793.68 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 167 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. Vote 151. Office of the Secretary—Continued. Brought forward $66,782.34 $3,244,793.68 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals, Emergencies, and Inoculations due to War Conditions—F. M. Auld, $17; G. R. Baker, $452.25; S. W. Baker, $185.75; N. J. Ball, $78; D. J. Barclay, $140; W. E. Bavis, $33; D. W. Beach, $319.50; G. P. Bearman, $40.75; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $3,024.19; A Best Service, $110.55; W. Brady, $60; T. A. Briggs, $131; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $49.33; B.C. Provincial Police, $35; J. Brown, $135.50; C C. Brown Motors, Ltd., $1,515.67; R. B. Brummitt, $78.75; F. R. Bunnell, $627.07; Bureau of Economics and Statistics, $15; J. M. Burnett, $391.50; J. S. Burris, $84.50; Butterick Co., $43.51; CN. Railways, $293.15; C.P.R. Co., $145.18; Chilliwack School Board, $140.50; G. W. Cope, $86.50; J. S. Cull, $1,070.91; J. S. Daly, $1,328.87; Deigh- ton's Service Station, $1,175; W. F. Drysdale, $100; J. C. S. Dunn, $122.75; E. N. East, $525.75; J. P. Ellis, $195; S. P. Findlay, $193.75; A. Francis, $181.75; A. F. Gillis, $30; V. Goresky, $607; L. M. Greene, $808.25; J. E. Harvey, $82.62; R. Haugen, $171; W. E. Henderson, $157; Hocking & Forbes, $1,280; A. W. Holm, $1,005.50; International Business Machines Co., Ltd., $100; G. James, $475.75; A. L. Jones, $223.12; J. H. Kope, $672.75; A. E. Kydd, $201.50; Lands Department, $43.50; E. H. Lawson, $38; Macdonald's Prescriptions, Ltd., $65.75; A. Marriott, $15; G. W. Meyer, $578.50; Michigan State College, $12.21; S. G. Mills, $368.50; D. M. D. Murphy, $106; J. V. Murray, $855.47; J. G. MacArthur, $751.50; D. McCaffrey, $1,076.75; McDermott Motors, Ltd., $2,591.01; A. J. McDonald, $279.36; D. S. McHaffie, $325.50; W. H. Mc- Intyre, $90.50; National Motor Co., Ltd., $100.70; F. A. Olacke, $274.50; R. J. Paine, $20.75; P. H. Paterson, $71; C. Pitts, $258.74; postage, $15; Prince Rupert Fishermen's Co-operative Association, $37.14; K. K. Pump, $220.50; M. Quayle, $39.05; M. Rawlinson, Ltd., $677.73; Receiver-General of Canada, $212.11; T. E. Roberts, $96.75; W. H. Roberts, $210; F. G. Schwalm, $12.75; F. Sedziak, $41.50; J. H. Smith, $10; F. T. Stanier, $111.25; Stevens Companies, $37.53; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $28; W. R. Stone, $231; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $1,428.89; T. W. Sutherland, $136.50; telegrams and telephones, $509.09; W. Truax, $14.50; H. F. Tyerman, $31.25; Vernon Clinic, $12; Watkin Motors, Ltd., $1,501.06; N. H. Watson, $90; J. E. Whiting, $24.50; W. Workman, $1,433.75; G. E. Wride, $391.60; A. J. Wright, $539.50; Vote 103, $191.83; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $222.42; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $101.17 35,473.03 Sylvatic Plague Survey—Arena Service Station, $19.30; Atlas Service, $10.60; F. L. Beebe, salary $120, expenses, $12.67; Brammall-Mason, Ltd., $16.24; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $11.75; CN. Railways, $47.48; C.P.R. Co., $67.85; City Motors, Ltd., $15.65; G. H. Dowding, $160.02; Empire Motors, Ltd., $47.52; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $52.28; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $61.22; G. A. Isherwood, $43.10; Joe's Tire Hospital, $24.32; Nash Motors, $36.81; Purchasing Commission, $16.88; G. C. Shead, Ltd., $19.84; Union Steamships, Ltd., $28.65; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $83.11 895.29 Public Health Education: Salaries ($1,500) : Supervisors—H. M. Carpenter, $900; D. E. Tate, $600 Miscellaneous ($932.37) : Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $25.42; H. M. Carpenter, $362.59; Empress Garage, $27.30; Hotel Georgia, $10; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., $132.06; D. E. Tate, $357.70; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $17.30 2,432.37 Carried forward $105,583.03 $3,244,793.68 EE 168 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. Vote 151. Office of the Secretary—Continued. Brought forward $105,583.03 $3,244,793.68 E xpenses—Continued. Health Units: Salaries ($10,683.97) : Medical Health Officers—J. M. Hershey, $1,177.71; R. G.' Knipe, $141.93; J. A. Taylor, $3,913.96 Sanitary Inspector—J. F. Murrell, $1,846.68 Clerk—R. Bergeron, $131.25 Stenographer—I. B. Bolin, $143.75 Public Health Nurses—M. Allan, $35.17; D. E. Carter, $362.49; B. R. Elliott, $502.27; N. Grimmett, $722.41; G. Moody, $187.01; B. Skinner, $711; N. E. Staniforth, $752.70 Miscellaneous ($25,516.89) : American Public Health Association, $17.77; Aspol Motors, Ltd., $1,508.35; D. B. Avison, $79.25; H. W. Black, $37.85; Bloom & Sigalet, Ltd., $48.54; Bowes & Herron Garage, $543.52; B.A. Oil Co., Ltd., $33; B.C. Provincial Police, $637.38; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $17.10; CN. Railways, $20; Canadian Surgical Supplies, Ltd., $63; Cave & Co., Ltd., $22.59; Central Scientific Co. of Canada, Ltd., $197.88; Central Vancouver Island Health Unit, $1,168.38; Dawson Creek Motors, $355.20; B. Elliot, $102.45; G. I. Fisher, $100; Fisher & Burpe, Ltd., $35.04; B. Fry, $64.25; N. B. Grimmett, $211.85; J. M. Hershey, $806.58; Hunt's Garage, $13.44; Hyde Transfer, $23.25; E. J. Kidson, $217.02; R. G. Knipe, $15.62; Long Motors, $657.84; J. Murrell, $100; M. O. Nolan, $100; Okanagan Valley Health Unit, $7,551.66; Official Trustee, Peace River Area, $34; Peace River Block News, $17.85; petty cash, $415.96; Pouce Coupe Garage, $1,344.30; Prince Rupert Health Unit, $4,112; Progress Cash Store, $272.72; Rolla Garage, $114.55; Saanich Health & Morals Committee, $3,850; Schofield's Transfer, $42; D. A. Sherwood, $100; G. Skinner, $144.73; G. W. Spady, $15; M. Staniforth, $83.96; C. R. Stonehouse, $89.25; J. A. Taylor, $37.60; Union Steamships, Ltd., $27.60; Union Tire Service, $16.53; Victory Motors, $14.70; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $35.33 36,200.86 Dental—Ash-Temple Co., Ltd., $24.57; B.C. Dental Supply Co., Ltd., $39.60; Burnaby School Board, $1,000; Cowichan Dental Clinic, $162; Crawford Bay Women's Institute, $21; Duncan Dental Clinic, $61.50; Eburne School Board, $36; Greenwood School Board, $28.50; Howe Sound United School Board, $153; Kaslo School Board, $130.50; Ladysmith Dental Clinic, $102; McGill & Orme, Ltd., $9.03; North Shuswap Women's Institute, $49.50; Oliver Women's Institute, $60; R. J. O'Neil, $419.97; Port Alberni Public Health Centre, $97.50; Richmond School Board, $37.50; D. Wheeler, $104.34 $2,536.51 Less refund 46.50 2,490.01 Metropolitan Health Area—Corporation of District of Burnaby, $8,061.96; City of North Vancouver, $2,235; District of North Vancouver, $1,117.56; Corporation of Richmond, $2,295.48; City of Vancouver, $20,000.04; District of West Vancouver, $421.96 34,132.00 . $178,405.90 Less sale of cars, etc. 1 001.20 Total, Vote 151 277 4Q4 tjq Carried forward $3,422,198.38 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 169 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. Brought forward $3,422,198.38 Vote 152. Division of Laboratories (Institute of . Preventive Medicine). Salaries ($36,589.78) : Director—C. E. Dolman $3,000.00 Assistant Director—D. E. Kerr 3,000.00 Chief Bacteriologist—M. M. Malcolm 2,499.96 Media-makers—J. W. Campbell, $1,680; E. E. Woods-Taylor, $1,680 3,360.00 Bacteriologists—V. G. Hudson, $1,560; J. McDiarmid, $1,380 2,940.00 Serologist—E. M. Allen 1,500.00 Laboratory Technicians—M. Buller, $930; H. Chang, $1,260; E. A. Cunningham, $155.81; R. Desbrisay, $930; F. H. Foell- mer, $1,207.50; M. Gardiner, $720; J. Hardy, $1,380; N. E. Hooley, $1,260;, T. F. Jamieson, $210; D. Ross, $900; E. Rush- worth, $1,485 --- 10,438.31 Record Clerk and Secretary—I. Robertson 960.00 Record Clerk—M. B. Allen 1,080.00 Stenographer—N. H. K. Lumb 1,020.00 Outfit-makers and Glassware-cleaners—H. L. Baker, $780; F. Howse, $780; D. N. Jefferson, $900; C. Olafson, $780; B. Thorn- - son, $900 4,140.00 Janitor (part time)—A. Turnbull 180.00 Temporary Assistance—J. Arm, $578; A. Byman, $100; A. M. Clemens, $285.52; P. Y. Finley, $85; R. Johnson, $146.33; F. Kingsmith, $109.82; B. MacNaughton, $28; M. D. Petarel, $176.13; N. E. Scott, $315; M. D. Todd, $329; D. Trezona, $234.84; D. Wallace, $83.87 2,471.51 $36,589.78 Expenses ($27,802.96) : Office Supplies, etc.—Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $39; King's Printer, $1,328.21; postage, $1,400.60 2,767.81 Travelling Expenses, etc.—C. E. Dolman .. 183.04 Laboratory Supplies and Equipment—B.C. Distillery Co., Ltd., $215.50; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $61.97; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $83.67; Cave & Co., Ltd., $3,055.90; Gault Bros., Ltd., $14; Johnson & Johnson, Ltd., $65.03; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $47.89; Pacific Electrical Contracting, Ltd., $79.94; Physician's Pharmacy, $419.64; Sharp & Dohme, $281.40; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $20.38; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $50.52; G. H. Woods & Co., $171.95; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $19.34 4,587.13 Biological Products—Connaught Laboratories ..... . .... 25,221.05 Incidentals and Contingencies—American Medical Association, $10.55; American Public Health Association, $33.99; Arrow Kirk Coal Co., Ltd., $64; B. Boe, Ltd., $15.90; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $41.21; B.C. Towel & Linen Supply, Ltd., $888.17; Cambridge University Press, $15.65; Canadian Public Health Association, $33; Diethers, Ltd., $55; Doroville Rabbitry, $132.15; Graham Electric Co., Ltd., $12.50; H. K. Lewis & Co., Ltd., $11.18; Linde Canadian Refrigeration Co., Ltd., $10.50; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $12.10; Marpole Coal Co., Ltd., $185; C. V. Mosby Co., $17.77; McLeod Sheet Metal Works, $23.15; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $36.89; Oliver & Boyd, Ltd., $13.41; postage, $450; petty cash, $464.95; Physician's Pharmacy, $45.85; Reinhold Publishing Corporation, $26.64; Rest- more Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $19.75; Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, $11.10; D. Spencer, Ltd., $946.85; Star Window Cleaners, $60; telegrams and telephones, $25.69; University of B.C., $103.56; City of Vancouver, $126.60; Vancouver General Hospital, $31.60; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $29.07; Carried forward $69,348.81 $3,422,198.38 EE 170 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. Vote 152. Division of Laboratories (Institute of Preventive Medicine)—Continued. Brought forward $69,348.81 $3,422,198.38 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. Williams & Wilkins Co., $19.54; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $130.22 4,103.54. Less received from City of Vancouver $15,500.00 Less sundry refunds 1,159.53 $73,452.35 16,659.53 $56,792.82 Grants to Branch Laboratories—R. E. Coleman, $300; G. Darling, $1,599.96; Kelowna General Hospital, $900; Kootenay Lake General Hospital, $1,200; Royal Inland Hospital, $1,599.96; Royal Jubilee Hospital, $2,000 7,599.92 Total, Vote 152 64,392.74 Vote 153. Vital Statistics Division. Salaries ($35,581.24) : Director of Vital Statistics and Medical Records Supervisor— J. D. B. Scott $2,700.00 Assistant Director of Vital Statistics and Inspector of Vital Statistics—P. W. Weston 1,620.00 Statistical Clerk—J. R. D. Gilley 1,500.00 Statistician—J. E. Brown 1,200.00 Junior Statistician—J. E. Blunt 1,160.00 Clerks—E. M. Barlow, $1,080; C. G. Scott, $1,200; C. D. Watt, $1,260 , 3,540.00 Clerk-Stenographer—M. L. Hasenfratz 1,080.00 Stenographers—G. E. Bebb, $100.64; M. B. Cooper, $890; I. Crossley, $437.71; R. M. Harrison, $350; D. Haynes, $770; J. Howard, $830; M. Hughes, $830; E. M. Lang, $890; E. Miller, $774.83; W. P. Miller, $810; F. MacNeil, $830; E. M. Page, $848.87; J. E. Pitchford, $810; C. M. Symonds, $890; V. Turner, $810 10,872.05 Coders—M. A. Brethour, $900; H. Clegg, $810; E. M. Thomson, $810 2,520.00 Machine Operators—K. Heap, $840; J. F. O'Neill, $238.38 1,078.38 Mimeographer—B. H. Bennett 189.68 Junior Clerk—S. Wiseman 385.00 Temporary Assistance—S. Brodie, $325; F. G. Cromwell, $45.97; G. Griffiths, $142.57; F. Harrison, $100.64; B. J. Hills, $36.13; N. Johnston, $381.62; G. J. Jones, $255.16; D. D. Kenward, $45.97; E. Kipp, $795; K. N. S. Lane, $900; R. H. Leach, $106.93; R. Marconi, $400; I. V. Miles, $198.71; A. Milligan, $292.07; B. Millins, $256.78; B. MacKenzie, $91.72; A. Mc- Cann, $416; P. McKechnie, $149.52; A. McNiece, $462; M. F. Radford, $457.69; H. E. Ree, $33.55; M. Roed, $123.10; E. Watson, $350; V. White, $1,020; M. Wood, $350 7,736.13 $35,581.24 Expenses ($16,460.03) : Office Supplies, etc.—Diggon-Hibben, Ltd., $25; International Business Machines Co., Ltd., $237.90; King's Printer, $8,416.43; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $39.09; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $9.24 8,767.66 Carried forward $44,348.90 $3,486,591.12 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 171 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. Vote 153. Vital Statistics Division—Continued. Brought forward $44,348.90 $3,486,591.12 Expenses—Continued. Statistical Machine Rental—International Business Machines Co., Ltd. 2,340.00 District Registrars' Commissions—Pay-lists 1,602.75 Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. E. Blunt, $133.20; J. R. D. Gilley, $23.75; G. Goloff, $314.75; J. D. B. Scott, $951.21; P. W. Weston, $99.85 1,522.76 Printing Vital Statistics Reports and Binders for Records— King's Printer 437.50 Incidentals and Contingencies—American Public Health Association, $27.50; F. L. Bott & Co., $60; Bureau of Economics and Statistics, $137.03; CN. Railways, $98.56; C.P.R. Co., $235.82; Economy Steam Laundry, $21.08; Empress Garage, $57.76; Hafer Machine Co., Ltd., $23.50; International Business Machines Co., Ltd., $229.79; Lands Department, $12; petty cash, $292.60; postage, $125.12; Receiver-General of Canada, $15; D. Spencer, Ltd., $42; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $89; telegrams and telephones, $242.33; Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $31.20; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $49.07. 1,789.36 $52,041.27 Less refunds 2,922.42 Total, Vote 153 49,118.85 Vote 154. Division of Venereal Disease Control. Central Office and General. Salaries ($8,995.33) : Acting Director—D. E. H. Cleveland $3,520.00 Secretaries—V. Henry, $480; L. McEwen, $510 ... 990.00 Educational Supervisor—H. C. Rhodes 1,500.03 Supervisors of Social Service—J. Fraser, $450; J. Macrae, $1,350 1,800.00 Follow-up Clerk—J. D. Orr 13.00 Stenographers—E. I. Barker, $1,047; A. Fouks, $156; M. E. Jenvey, $450 1,653.00 $9,476.03 Less paid by Dominion Government 480.70 $8,995.33 Expenses ($26,657.68) : Office Supplies, Records, Printing, etc.—Brooks- Corning Co., Ltd., $68.35; City Map & White Print Co., Ltd., $12; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $24.35; Dictaphone Corporation, Ltd., $1,757.50; D. Gestetner (Canada), Ltd., $145.70; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $14.12; International Business Machines Co., Ltd., $22.70; King's Printer, $1,765.45; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $13.28; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $58.27; Y. Staniforth, $23.60; Sun Directories, Ltd., $80; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $11.27 3,996.59 Transportation of patients 322.29 Educational Literature, Slides, Exhibits, Subscriptions for Books, etc.—Benwell-Atkins, Ltd., $13.85; Canadian Public Health Association, $14; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $17; Dominion Photo Co., $12.60; G. G. Fleming Co., Ltd., $107; General Films, Ltd., $43.51; The Letter Shop, Ltd., $10.35; Carried forward $13,314.21 $3,535,709.97 EE 172 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. Vote 154. Division of Venereal Disease Control—Continued. Central Office and General—Continued. Brought forward $13,314.21 $3,535,709.97 Expenses—Continued. Educational Literature, Slides, Exhibits, Subscriptions for Books, etc.—Continued. W. J. Moore, $59; McAinsh & Co., Ltd., $61.50; G. Olson, $21.50; Public Affairs Committee, $80.09; Ryan's Carriers, Ltd., $33.10; Superintendent of Documents, $24.97; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $37.86 . 536.33 Travelling Expenses, etc.—L. Bolton, $65.50; P. Capelle, $405.02; D. E. H. Cleveland, $599.47; R.J. Davidson, $96.45; J. S. Kitching, $252.35; J. Macrae, $30.25; A. Murray, $7.50; H. C Rhodes, $292.14. Purchase and Upkeep of Autos, etc.— Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $1,603.05; Dueck-Nicoll Motors, Ltd., $1,492.34; General Auto Sales, Ltd., $1,524.03; Syd Smith, Ltd., $183.92; Twelfth Avenue and Heather Service, $16.16; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $1,484.70; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $10.04 8,062.92 Medications—Abbott Laboratories, Ltd., $434.98; Bowman's Apron & Uniform Co., Ltd., $15.80; Brade Storage & Distributing Co., Ltd., $76.38; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $5,195.78; Cave & Co., Ltd., $21.97; Ciba Co., Ltd., $975; Division of Tuberculosis Control, $900; Ellis & Davison, $10.17; C E. Frosst & Co., $319.10; Lederle Laboratories, $381.40; Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, Ltd., $50; Macdonald's Prescriptions, Ltd., $381; National Paper Box, Ltd., $18.60; Northwestern Messenger & Transfer, - Ltd., $61.10; Orme's, Ltd., $29.10; Parke, Davis & Co., $175; Prince Rupert General Hospital, $73.85; Royal Jubilee Hospital, $322.63; Sharp & Dohme, $116.32; Vancouver General Hospital, $1,183.18; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $44.82 10,786.18 Surgical Supplies—Bowman's Apron & Uniform Co., Ltd., $39.95; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $19.60; Cave & Co., Ltd., $100.71; Central Scientific Co. of Canada, Ltd., $130.84; D. E. H. Cleveland, $25; Fisher & Burpe, Ltd., $147.89; National Paper Box, Ltd., $18.60; D. Spencer, Ltd., $13; Stevens Companies, $462.70; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $16.83 975.12 Incidentals and Contingencies—Brade Storage & Distributing Co., Ltd., $19.43; B.C. District Telegraph & Delivery Co., Ltd., $49.65; B.C. Towel & Linen Supply, Ltd., $84.35; CN. Railways, $32.66; C.P.R. Co., $169.66; B. R. Elliot, $12.80; Ellis & Davison, $20.62; Northwestern Messenger & Transfer, Ltd., $82.15; petty cash, $174.16; Pioneer Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Ltd., $11.25; postage, $975; Radio Service Engineers, Ltd., $28.60; Royal Columbian Hospital, $155.39; Ryan's Carriers, Ltd., $18.35; H. J. Sayer & Co., Ltd., $49; telegrams and telephones, $47.59; Vancouver General Hospital, $10.41; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $37.18.. 1,978.25 $35,653.01 Less refund 2.00 Total, Central Office and General $35,651.01 Carried fonvard $35,651.01 $3,535,709.97 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 173 SERVICE. , Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. Vote 154. Division of Venereal Disease Control—Continued. Brought forward $35,651.01 $3,535,709.97 Vancouver Clinic. Salaries ($27,475.52) : Physicians—E. A. Campbell, $1,500; F. J. Hebb, $1,180.48; L. Leeson, $50; G. O. Matthews, $900; H. A. McKechnie, $900; J. A. McLean, $550; F. N. Robertson, $900; B. Story, $1,500; G. A. Upham, $2,100 - $9,580.48 Nurse in Charge—P. Capelle 1,800.00 Epidemiologist—A. Murray 275.81 Female Nurses—F. I. Barclay, $9.68; L. Bolton, $1,225; E. V. Cameron, $1,300; H. J. Craning, $223.76; D. Gerrard, $267.74; L. Holmes, $1,130; L. Hughes, $125.17; N. McColm, $80.65; A. M. Urquhart, $1,240 5,602.00 Male Technicians—T. A. Cowan, $477.42; S. Wolfe, $903.23 1,380.65 Junior Clerks—D. Estabrooks, $283.06; G. E. Talbot, 1,093.06 Stenographers—E. Box, $809.19; S. M. Bristoll, $715; Y. Brown, $266.13; M. J. Craig, $65; R. Henderson, $870; V. Henry, $410; M. E. Jenvey, $175; M. Kolberg, $621.83; C Lehn, $260; J. Nicholson, $702.42; V. Poole, $815.32; B. M. Scott, $77.58; E. Suckling, $37.50 5,824.97 Janitors—J. Duncan, $1,260: R. P. Paynter, $44.03 ... 1,304.03 Temporary Assistance—K. Kilby 614.52 $27,475.52 Expenses ($571.40) : Services from Vancouver General Hospital .— 327.83 Janitors' Supplies—Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $15.51; Hygiene Products, Ltd., $79.20; S. C Johnson & Son, Ltd., $11.57; C C. Snowdon, $19.83; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $69.10; G. H. Wood & Co., Ltd., $16.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $31.86 243.57 Total, Vancouver Clinic 28,046.92 Victoria Clinic. Salaries ($4,811.61) : Physician in Charge—P. A. C. Cousland $1,751.61 Consultant Physicians—L. W. Cromwell, $300; R. A. Hunter, $600; A. B. Nash, $300; G. Simpson, $600 1,800.00 Nurse-Stenographer—L. Warne 1,260.00 $4,811.61 Expenses ($1,100.41) : Services from Royal Jubilee Hospital 1,100.41 Total, Victoria Clinic 5,912.02 Rural Treatment and Consultative Service. Salaries ($6,770) : Physicians—M. E. Krause, $900; H. J. O'Brien, $320; D. E. Saxton, $3,400; J. M. Tedford, $1,595; L. G. Wood, $555 .'. $6,770.00 Carried forward $6,770.00 $69,609.95 $3,535,709.97 EE 174 EXPENDITURES, 1ST APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. Vote 154. Division of Venereal Disease Control—Continued. Rural Treatment and Consultative Service—Continued. Brought forward $6,770.00 $69,609.95 $3,535,709.97 Expenses ($1,134.13) : Travelling Expenses, etc.—E. V. Cameron, .$1.61; P. Capelle, $66.36; J. Fraser, $86.77; F. Hebb, $22.40; J. Macrae, $509.64; D. E. Saxton, $127.05; J. M. Tedford, $103.21; L. G. Wood, $105.99 1,023.03 Miscellaneous—L. Borden, $16; E. H. Erickson, $39; L. M. Greene, $10; R. Haugen, $17; J. M. Hershey, $9.10; G. W. Meyer, $20 111.10 Total, Rural Treatment and Consultative Service . Less received from Department of Pensions and National Health Total expenditure, Division of Venereal Disease Control Vote 155. In Aid of Resident Physicians, Medical Aid, etc. Alert Bay—Columbia Coast Mission Alexis Creek—K. K. Pump, M.D Atlin—G. W. Meyer, M.D. Beaverdell—W. T. Hoyes, M.D Bella Bella—G. E. Darby, M.D Bella Coola—J. E. Whiting, M.D Blubber Bay—F. G. Schwalm, M.D. _ Bridge Lake and Canim Lake—F. Olacke, M.D. Burns Lake—T. C. Holmes, M.D Chase—W. Scatchard, M.D. Clinton and District—F. A. Olacke, M.D Clinton and District—H. P. Tyerman, M.D. Dawson Creek—L. Giroux, M.D. Fort St. John—G. H. Kearney, M.D Fraser Lake—S. P. Findlay, M.D Hazelton—D. M. D. Murphy, M.D Invermere—A. E. Kydd, M.D Invermere—G. E. L. MacKinnon, M.D Invermere—R. A. Worthington, M.D. Lillooet—P. H. Paterson, M.D Masset—J. C. S. Dunn, M.D Mayne Island—T. E. Roberts, M.D McBride—D. W. Beach, M.D Nakusp—A. E. Whitmore, M.D. New Denver—A. Francis, M.D. Port Alice—V. St. John, M.D Port Washington—R. Gibson, M.D. Pouce Coupe—E. G. Hollies, M.D. Queen Charlotte City—T. R. McColl, Quesnel—G. R. Baker, M.D. Rock Bay—Columbia Coast Mission Sechelt—A. W. Holm, M.D. Smithers—L. W. Greene, M.D. Squamish—G. R. Bearman, M.D, — Stewart—R. J. Paine, M.D Telegraph Creek: Salaries—C. L. J. Clark, $2,100 Travelling expenses, $1,670.50 Miscellaneous, $1,087.74 Less received from Dominion Government. M.D. 7,904.13 $77,514.08 7,538.26 $500.00 400.00 66.66 400.00 300.00 400.00 300.00 25.00 600.00 300.00 37.50 262.50 300.00 300.00 583.35 300.00 250.00 125.00 225.00 200.00 500.00 366.66 500.00 197.26 900.00 200.00 204.00 300.00 600.00 1,200.00 300.00 400.00 300.00 400.00 600.00 $4,858.24 2,165.52 69,975.82 2,692.72 Carried forward $15,535.65 $3,605,685.79 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 175 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Vote 155. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. In Aid of Resident Physicians, Medical Aid, etc. —Continued. Brought forward M.D. Terrace—S. Mills, M.D Tofino—A. T. Karsgaard, M.D. Upper Cariboo—H. F. Tyerman, Vanderhoof—W. R. Stone, M.D. Williams Lake—K. K. Pump, M.D Hospital Ship " Columbia "—Columbia Coast Mission . Total, Vote 155 $15,535.65 $3,605,685.79 500.00 319.30 262.50 300.00 300.00 1,200.00 18,417.45 Vote 156. Institutions, Hospitals, etc. Hospitals—Administration and Grants. (a.) Administration. Salaries ($12,485.55) : Inspector of Hospitals and Chief Inspector of Welfare Institutions—P. Ward Deputy Inspector—E. Pringle Accountant—W. N. Miller Social Worker—E. Page Statistician—A. E. Scott Stenographers—M. Dickinson, $830; E. M. Dumont, $350; R. Gleed, $522; R. Mann, $300; A. Roberts, Expenses ($5,272.23) : Office Supplies, etc.—F. L. Bott & Co., $30; C.P.R Co., $13.85; Dictaphone Corporation, Ltd., $27.65 King's Printer, $1,042.40; petty cash, $10.38; post age, $292; Receiver-General of Canada, $10 Standard Bank Building, $100; telegrams and tele phones, $610.92; Vancouver News-Herald, $10.20 sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $28.72 Travelling Expenses, etc.—R. W. Gleed, $123.26 W. N. Miller, $1,298.91; E. L. Page, $171.85; E Pringle, $578.16; A. E. Scott, $120.85; P. Ward $750.44 $3,000.00 1,800.00 2,100.00 1,373.54 1,320.00 2,892.00 $12,485.54 Incidentals and Contingencies,—Vancouver Sun, $12 sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $40.64 2,176.12 3,043.47 52.64 Total, Administration (6.) Statutory Grants to Hospitals. Abbotsford, $4,856.15; Alert Bay (St. George's), $3,537.40; Armstrong, $4,063.30; Ashcroft (Lady Minto), $2,056.25; Atlin (St. Andrew's), $317.50; Bamfield (Red Cross Outpost), $625; Bella Bella (R. W. Large Memorial), $2,147.90; Bella Coola, $1,845.65; Burns Lake, $2,669.30; Campbell River (Lourdes), $4,285; Cecil Lake (Red Cross Outpost), $625; Ceepeecee (Nootka Mission), $1,383.95; Chemainus, $2,680.70; Chilliwack, $13,755.90; Comox (St. Joseph's), $12,205.30; Cranbrook (St. Eugene), $13,119.35; Creston (Creston Valley), $3,988.45; Cumberland, $8,239; Dawson Creek (St. Joseph's), $7,075.50; Duncan (King's Daughters'), $19,889; Enderby, $2,313.05; Fernie, $5,739.85; Fort St. John (Providence), $7,052.50; Ganges (Lady Minto), $2,231.35; Garden Bay (St. Mary's), $2,495; Golden, $2,364.35; Grand Forks, $2,665.75; Hazelton (Wrinch Memorial), $3,245.75; Invermere (Windermere Carried forward $17,757.77 $17,757.77 $3,624,103.24 EE 176 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 156. Hospitals—Administration and Grants—Continued. (b.) Statutory Grants to Hospitals—Continued. Brought forward $17,757.77 $3,624,103.24 District), $1,495.70; Kamloops (Royal Inland), $27,920.85; Kaslo (Victorian), $2,613.25; Kelowna, $13,262.75; Kimberley, $10,859; Ladysmith, $4,177.40; Lytton (St. Bartholomew's), $2,530.90; Merritt (Nicola Valley), $4,007.80; Michel, $2,704; Mill Bay (Queen Alexandra Solarium), $11,429.40; Mission City (Memorial), $5,245.30; McBride (Red Cross Outpost), $2,119.25; Nakusp (Arrow Lakes), $3,051.50; Nanaimo, $18,348.15; Nelson (Kootenay Lake), $19,891.20; New Denver (Slocan Community), $6,438.25; New Westminster (Royal Columbian), $51,025.20; New Westminster (St. Mary's), $16,901; North Vancouver, $21,682.80; Ocean Falls, $5,212.45; Oliver (St. Martin's), $4,069; Penticton, $10,442.40; Port Alberni (West Coast General), $17,043.15; Port Simpson, $738.75; Pouce Coupe (Community), $6,358; Powell River (St. Luke's), $11,894.90; Prince George, $8,816.70; Prince Rupert, $19,566.10; Princeton, $6,738; Queen Charlotte City (Skidegate Inlet), $2,206.65; Quesnel, $5,210.75; Revelstoke (Queen Victoria), $5,427.15; Rock Bay (St. Michael's), $978.75; Rossland (Mater Misericordiae), $8,857.20; Salmon Arm, $6,547; Sidney (Resthaven), $4,199.80; Smithers (Bulkley Valley), $4,489.35; Summerland, $2,744.15; Tofino (Emergency Hospital), $168.75; Trail (Trail- Tadanac), $25,992.75; Vancouver (Crippled Children), $6,164.50; Vancouver (General), $237,396.65; Vancouver (Grace Hospital), $18,873.20; Vancouver (St. Paul's), $114,471.60; Vancouver (St. Vincent's), $22,355; Vanderhoof (St. John's), $2,749.05; Vernon (Jubilee), $14,768.15; Victoria (Royal Jubilee), $82,328.25; Victoria (St. Joseph's), $56,557.15; Williams Lake (War Memorial), $3,239.05 Total, Vote 156 (6) 1,079,781.25 (c.) Special Grants to Hospitals. Alexis Creek (Chilcotin), $480; Ashcroft (Lady Minto), $1,000; Atlin (St. Andrew's), $800; Bella Coola, $600; B.C. Cancer Institute, $3,500; Burns Lake, $500; Columbia Coast Mission, $1,500; Cranbrook (St. Eugene), $1,000; Dawson Creek (St. Joseph's), $500; Fort St. John (Providence), $500; Ganges (Lady Minto), $1,400; Golden, $1,000; Grand Forks, $300; Ladysmith, $2,000; Mill Bay (Queen Alexandra Solarium), $4,500; Nakusp (Arrow Lakes), $700; Oliver (St. Martin's), $15,000; Pouce Coupe, $500; Vancouver (Crippled Children), $7,500; Vancouver (General), $93,000; Vancouver (Preventorium), $5,000; Vanderhoof (St. John's), $500; Victoria (St. Joseph's), $3,000 144,780.00 Total, Vote 156 1,242,319.02 Vote 157. Division of Tuberculosis Control. Central Office. Salaries ($17,440) : Medical Director—W. H. Hatfield $5,600.00 Secretary—H. Hall 1,080.00 Assistant Medical Director—G. F. Kincade 4,400.00 Accountant—F. J. Jeffery 2,700.00 Clerk-Stenographers—P. Bryant, $1,200; D. Sowerby, $900 2,100.00 Admitting Officer—M. E. Mackey 1,560.00 Carried forward $17,440.00 $4,866,422.26 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 177 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Central Office—Continued. Vote 157. Division of Tuberculosis Control—Continued. Brought forward $17,440.00 $4,866,422.26 Expenses ($29,366.90) : Office Supplies, etc.—L. Bissett, $63.10; C.P.R. Co., $184.95; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $11.60; Dictaphone Corporation, Ltd., $80.94; Dominion Photo Co., $12; D. Gestetner (Canada), Ltd., $229.60; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $42.55; International Business Machines Co., Ltd., $39.60; King's Printer, $4,154.45; petty cash, $503.52; postage, $900; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $37.50; Western Sales Book Co., Ltd., $274.07; Willson Stationery Co., Ltd., $10.87; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $22.62 '. 6,567.37 Transportation of patients 600.92 Educational Literature, Subscriptions, Slides, Exhibits, etc.— Connaught Laboratories, $96.35; Dominion Photo Co., $46.75; General Films, Ltd., $31.40; International Books, Ltd., $20; Macdonald's Prescriptions, Ltd., $411.40; McAinsh & Co., Ltd., $249.34; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; Vancouver Occupational Industries Shop, $35.82; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $17.25 .. 948.31 Travelling Expenses, etc.—H. Hall, $28.25; W. H. Hatfield, $211.77; F. J. Jeffery, $243.03. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Kerris- dale Garage, $111.80; G. A. McDowell, $14.85 609.70 Payments to Outlying Physicians and Hospitals—H. J. Alexander, $78; W. F. Anderson, $134; G. R. Baker, $10; G. W. Bissett, $114; Canadian Red Cross Society, $28; H. E. Cannon, $34; Chilliwack General Hospital, $39; Creston Valley Hospital, $18; Enderby General Hospital, $10; Fernie General Hospital, $108; A. Francis, $75; L. M. Greene, $14; Hall & Giovando Clinic, $102; W. E. Henderson, $84; C T. Hilton, $66; Kelowna Hospital Society, $137; King's Daughters' Hospital, $189; Kootenay Lake General Hospital Society, $42; Lady Minto Hospital, $16; R. G. Large, $268; R. W. Large Memorial Hospital, $20; G. Leroux, $46; Matsqui-Sumas- Abbotsford General Hospital, $17; J. A. Murison, $214; J. V. Murray, $22; Nanaimo Hospital, $247; J. R. Parmley, $24; Penticton Hospital Board, $68.50; Powell River General Hospital, $130; City of Prince George Hospital Society, $36; Prince Rupert General Hospital, $675.50; Princeton General Hospital, $182.50; G. S. Purvis, $1,969; Receiver-General of Canada, $84; St. Bartholomew's Hospital, $10; St. Eugene Hospital, $76; St. John Hospital, $12; St. Joseph's Hospital, Comox, $124.50; St. Joseph's General Hospital, Dawson Creek, $70; St. Joseph's Hospital, Victoria, $379.50; Salmon Arm General Hospital, $46; P. L. Straith, $158; Trail-Tadanac Hospital, $94; Underhill & Anderson, $12; Vernon Jubilee Hospital, $84.78; J. W. Vosburgh, $38; West Coast General Hospital, $155; C. S. Williams Clinic, $170; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $73 6,804.28 Specialist Services—W. E. Harrison, $3,445.20; Burris Clinic, $3,290; C. J. Cameron, $1,015; E. Cox, $631; J. C. Farish, $15; G. W. Fletcher, $385; W. B. Milburn, $488; J. R. Neilson, $20; H. E. Ridewood, $500; L. Smith, $225; J. C. Thomas, $10; S. E. C Turvey, $42 10,066.20 Incidentals and Contingencies—D. E. H. Cleveland, $5.20; F. H. Fisher, $14.30; CN. Railways, $390.65; Northwestern Messenger & Transfer, Ltd., $14.25; M. N. Sherman, $35.15; telegrams and telephones, $3,310.57 - . 3,770.12 Total, Central Office $46,806.90 Carried forward $4,866,422.26 12 EE 178 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc—Continued. Vote 157. Division of Tuberculosis Control—Continued. Brought forward $4,866,422.26 District Nursing and Social Service. Salaries ($4,039.90) : Provincial Supervisor, Tuberculosis Nursing—J. B. Peters $1,800.00 Provincial Supervisor, Tuberculosis Social Service—M. C. Johnson : 1,800.00 Clinical Clerk and Stenographer—M. Macgowan 439.90 $4,039.90 Expenses ($799.77) : Travelling Expenses, etc.—M. C. Johnson, $753.42; J. B. Peters, $46.35 799.77 Total, District Nursing and Social Service .. $4,839.67 Travelling Clinics. Salaries ($16,616.05) : Travelling Clinic Officers—H. G. Chisholm, $2,700; A. Hakstian, $4,240; W. K. Massey, $3,300 _■_.._. $10,240.00 Nurses—M. A. Dixon, $1,426.05; F. M. Erickson, $1,600; M. E. M. Pease, $1,500 4,526.05 Stenographers—M. Arthur, $900; H. E. Young, $650 1,550.00 Driver—S. G. Smith 300.00 $16,616.05 Expenses ($21,156.37) : X-ray Films and X-ray Maintenance—Eastman's, Ltd., $90.47; Ferranti Electric, Ltd., $1,839.74; Kimberley District Hospital, $27.74; Victor X-ray Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $8,616.87— 10,574.82 Travelling Expenses and Maintenance of Cars—M. Arthur, $10.75; H. G. Chisholm, $560.83; M. Dixon, $901.96; F. M. Erickson, $568.67; A. Hakstian, $1,795.01; N. M. Jones, $310.95; W. K. Massey, $1,426.57; M. E. M. Pease, $1,475.99; J. M. Brown Motor Co., Ltd., $284.07; Messinger Motors, $29.40; Queen City Motors, Ltd., $81.49; Selkirk Motors, Ltd., $21.86; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $8.33; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $39.77 7,515.65 Incidentals—Kootenay Lake General Hospital, $10.71; Murphy Bros., $24.50; McAinsh & Co., Ltd., $33.50; Nelson Sash & Door Works, $231.35; Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $13.40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $25.57 339.03 Office Rent, Nelson—Kootenay Lake General Hospital Society 840.02 Industrial Chest Surveys—H. Findlay, $132.41; Nye's Service Station, $169.60; S. G. Smith, $11.20; Vancouver Occupational Industries Shop, $3.50; Victor X-ray Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $1,570.14 1,886.85 Total, Travelling Clinics $37,772.42 In-patient Care and Stationary Clinics. Tranquille Unit. Salaries ($219,846.53) : Medical Superintendent—H. S. Stalker $5,400.00 Assistant Medical Superintendent—H. A. Jones 4,204.92 Assistant Physicians—M. Forster, $727.50; E. Gee, $3,397.50; R. H. Irish, $3,799.92; W. G. Trapp, $2,732.52; M. B. Well- wood, $717.74; L. R. Williams, $400 11,775.18 Laboratory Technicians—A. Jordan, $377.50; M. Maiden, $544.95; F. Parslow, $1,717.50 2,639.95 Carried forward $24,020.05 $4,866,422.26 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 179, SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 157. Division of Tuberculosis Control—Continued. In-patient Care and Stationary Clinics—Continued. Tranquille Unit—Continued. Brought forward $24,020.05 $4,866,422.26 Salaries—Continued. Pharmacist—L. Weatherby 1,320.00 X-ray Technicians—M. Harrison, $452.99; M. Williams, $925.16.. 1,378.15 Accountant—E. Rosseau 1,587.50 Dentist—R. McDonald 353.83 Dental Nurse—F. Lilley 90.60 Clerks—A. Gray, $176.67; F. Inkman, $150 : 326.67 Nurse—A. Jordan 37.33 Stenographers—K. Bromley, $145; C. E. Carson, $1,045.16; I. Elley, $37.50; G. M. Gordon, $221.33; B. Hindley, $262.60; H. Kennedy, $75; D. Landsburg, $972.58; H. Rositch, $195; H. Slack, $925; D. Whyte, $74.22 - 3,953.39 Chauffeur—C. Michell 1,800.00 Sundry employees 185,292.43 $220,159.95 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board 313.42 $219,846.53 Expenses ($172,300.38) :. Office Supplies, etc.—American College of Hospital Administrators, $22.36; American Trudeau Society, $13.48; King's Printer, $1,441.12; C V. Mosby Co., $29.65; McAinsh & Co., Ltd., $19.10; National Fire Protection Association, $11.22; T. Nelson & Sons, $16.81; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $93.43; postage, $375; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $12.88; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $1,536.67; C. C. Thomas, $12.37; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $53.24 : 3,677.33 Travelling Expenses, Transportation, etc.—G. M. Currie, $31.10; A. R. Finlayson, $15.92; R. H. Irish, $58.04; H. A. Jones, $90.85; J. R. Mathieson, $70.58; E. Rosseau, $99.15; H. S. Stalker, $409.60; Tranquille Canteen, $1,943.16; pay-lists, transportation, $123.24. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—B.A. Oil Co., Ltd.,.$272.83; Clow & Hanson, $20.50; Consolidated Motor Co., Ltd., $39.43; W. J. Ellis Co., Ltd., $76.54; Eveready Service Station, $46.90; Gordon's Garage, $14; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $45.04; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $71.22; Kamloops Tire Hospital, $53.75; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $54.18; Public Works Garage, $78.33; Schreifels Motors, Ltd., $13.85; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $183.69; Syd Smith, Ltd., $11.94; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $388.62; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $86.93; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $17.99 4,317.38 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—Bailey Meter Co., Ltd., $54.92; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $14.91; CN. Railways, $25,207.05; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., $201.78; Dominion Flow Meter Co., Ltd., $31.59; Dunn & Finlay, $21,149.30; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $218.40; Lakeside Coals, Ltd., $1,233.7(5; J. Milton Co., $23; G. Nicol Oil Supply Co., $53.59; Northern Transfer Co., $28.85; Peacock Bros., Ltd., $104.46; Restmore Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $16.78; J. P. Southcott & Co., Ltd., $244.56 48,582.89 Supplies and Equipment, Janitors' Supplies, Maintenance of Grounds, etc.—Balfour, Guthrie & Co. (Canada), Ltd., $138.03; B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $299.48; S. Brock, Ltd., $463.96; C. M. Buscombe, $1,078.97; Buscombe & Co., $750.81; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $17.95; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $22.85; Carried forward . $276,424.13 $4,866,422.26 EE 180 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 157. Division of Tuberculosis Control—Continued. In-patient Care and Stationary Clinics—Continued. Tranquille Unit—Continued. Brought forward $276,424.13 $4,866,422.26 Expenses—Continued. Supplies and Equipment, Janitors' Supplies, Maintenance of Grounds, etc.—Continued. Canadian Spool Cotton Co., $36; Cassidy's, Ltd., $883.43; Col- gate-Palmolive-Peet Co., Ltd., $105; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $512.26; Copp the Shoe Man, $10.05; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $212.70; Dunne & Rundle, Ltd., $67.09; Dominion Rubber Co., Ltd., $29.87; Gault Bros., Ltd., $456.96; General Steel Wares, Ltd., $56.78; H. Giddens & Sons, $102.50; Gurney Foundry Co., Ltd., $20.92; Hardinge Bros, of Canada, Ltd., $11.63; Harrisons & Crosfield (Canada), Ltd., $766.93; G. H. Hees, Son & Co., Ltd., $127.71; J. H. Hilliker & Son, Ltd., $18.99; J. H. Hunter Co., Ltd., $2,405.95; Hygiene Products, Ltd., $447.27; G. N. Jackson & Son, $488.06; S. C. Johnson & Son, Ltd., $682.85; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $89.51; Kamloops Sash & Door Factory, $12; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $29.39; Kennedy Manufacturing Co., $104.18; Lever Bros., Ltd., $110.70; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $49.21; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $154.68; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $32.67; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $1,504.67; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $63.44; Perfex Manufacturing Co., $57.60; Re.ckitt & Colman, Ltd., $10.33; W. Rennie Seeds, Ltd., $14.50; Ritchie's, Ltd., $16.15; Simmons, Ltd., $2,392.04; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $63.41; C. C. Snowdon, $3,157.88; J. P. Southcott & Co., Ltd., $272.63; D. Spencer, Ltd., $17.55; Swift Canadian Co., Ltd., $22.50; United Vacuum Cleaner Service, $16.85; R. Valentine, $28.65; Vancouver Pacific Paper Co., Ltd., $944.36; Victoria Bed & Mattress Co., Ltd., $119.22; White Transport Co., Ltd., $57.18; White Way Laundry, $133.50; Willsori Stationary Co., Ltd., $14; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $47.89 19,751.69 Provisions, etc. — B.C. Beef Cattle Growers' Association, $2,701.29; B.C. Sugar Refining Co., Ltd., $355.31;' O. Brown & Co., Ltd., $1,938.19; Central B.C. Livestock Association, $2,566.43; G. A. Davidson, $2,155.77; Drew Bros., $1,764.26; Foley Bros., $346.56; Hudson's Bay Co., $755; Ideal Meat Market, $407.40; W. A. Jameson Coffee Co., Ltd., $381.38; Kamloops Bottling Works, $193.05; Kamloops Poultry Farm, $3,002.69; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $7,662.88; London Fish Co., Ltd., $4,682.32; R. M. Manning, $2,105.02; Maple Leaf Milling Co., Ltd., $1,010.51; Okanagan Valley Co-op. Creamery Association, $5,633.86; Pacific Meat Co., Ltd., $38.08; Palm Dairies, Ltd., $1,786.60; Purity Flour & Feed Co., $1,253.23; Scott's Meat Market, $5,504.03; Slade & Stewart, Ltd., $133.15; J. Smallwood, $152.54; Standard Brands, Ltd., $339.15; F. R. . Stewart Co., Ltd., $13,019.37; Swift Canadian Co., Ltd., $4,395.19; J. L. Trumbull, Ltd., $476.21; Wing Wo Cheong, $13.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $10.50 64,783.47 Medical and Surgical Supplies—Ash-Temple Co., Ltd., $897.57; B.C. Dental Supply Co., $155.53; B.C. Distillery Co., Ltd., $1,797.60; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $6,141.03; Canadian Cellucotton Products Co., Ltd., $34.21; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $61.57; Cave & Co., Ltd., $52.04; Central Scientific Co. of Canada, Ltd., $32.84; College of Physicians and Surgeons, $98; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $57.42; Dominion Rubber Co., Ltd., $13.56; Ferranti Electric, Ltd., $282.45; Fisher & Burpe, Ltd., $490.58; C. E. Frosst & Co., $245.34; A. Gallowav, $36; Gen- Carried forward $360,959.29 $4,866,422.26 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 181 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 157. Division of Tuberculosis Control—Continued. In-patient Care and Stationary Clinics—Continued. Tranquille Unit—Continued. Brought forward ... $360,959.29 $4,866,422.26 Expenses—Continued. Medical and Surgical Supplies—Continued. eral Steel Wares, Ltd., $240.52; Harrisons & Crosfield (Canada), Ltd., $41.16; J. F. Hartz Co., Ltd., $158.40; Hygiene Products, Ltd., $845.40; Johnson & Johnson, Ltd., $5,530.28; Kennedy Manufacturing Co., $17.50; Macdonald's Prescriptions, $31.93; Mackay Smith, Blair & Co., Ltd., $21.72; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $45.40; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $288.65; J. Shackleton, $92.83; Sharp & Dohme, $35.19; C. C. Snowdon, $139; J. P. Southcott & Co., Ltd., $82.42; E. R. Squibb & Sons of Canada, Ltd., $48.52; Stevens Companies, $157; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $82.93; United Distillers, Ltd., $991; Victor X-ray Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $3,885.31; Wallace & Tiernan Products, $33.17; Western Wholesale Drug, Ltd., $115.95; Winthrop Chemical Co., $276.40; J. Wyeth & Bro. (Canada), Ltd., $73.17; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $47.44 .'. 22,877.03 Incidentals and Contingencies—Bedford Fine Leathers, $1,099.08; B.C Coach Lines, Ltd., $73.23; CN. Railways, $654.21; C.P.R. Co., $296.78; Canadian Nurse, $10; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $32.16; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $18.58; G. Dillabough, $64.33; R. H. Dwyer, $205; W. J. Ellis Co., Ltd., $13.76; W. J. Glover, $30.20; Hudson's Bay Co., $149.63; Kamloops High School, $100; Kamloops Lumber Co., Ltd., $11.30; Kamloops Sentinel, Ltd., $11.33; King's Printer, $65.65; Lands Department, $26.75; E.R. Lewis Leather Co., Ltd., $61.31; G. E. McPherson, $82; W. Nuttall, $12; petty cash, $558.53; RKO Distributing Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $71; Royal Inland Hospital, $26.55; St. Eugene Hospital, $201.10; Simmons, Ltd., $888.51; E. L. Simms, $456; A. C. Taylor & Co., $81.97; Text-book Branch, $67.15; Twentieth Century-Fox Corporation, Ltd., $329; Vancouver Daily Province, $100.80; Vancouver News- Herald, $252; Vancouver Sun, $85.68; Vitagraph, Ltd., $246.92; White Transport Co., Ltd., $35.27; F. W. Woolworth Co., Ltd., $32.37; pay-lists, transportation of indigent patients, etc., $1,739.85; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $120.59 8,310.59 $392,146.91 Less sundry revenues $86,000.74 Less sundry refunds 29,304.00 115,304.74 Total, Tranquille Unit $276,842.17 Tranquille Unit Farm. Salaries ($34,030.68) : Farm Foreman—H. W. Linge $1,800.00 Sundry employees 32,230.68 $34,030.68 Expenses ($35,637.20) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $14; A. C. Taylor & Co., 60 cents 14.60 Feed for Stock—G. W. Adamson, $49.50; J. Bell, $20; Brackman- Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $3,388.78; Buckerfield's, Ltd., $16,455.14; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $569.90; Colony Farm, Essondale, $40; R. H. Demmon, $950; Kamloops Livestock Co., $210 21,683.32 Carried forward. $55,728.60 $4,866,422.26 EE 182 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc—Continued. Vote 157. Division of Tuberculosis Control—Continued. In-patient Care and Stationary Clinics—Continued. Tranquille Unit Farm—Continued. Brought forward $55,728.60 $4,866,422.26 Expenses—Continued. Maintenance of Grounds, Dams, Fences, Ditches, Janitors' Supplies, etc.—J. Brand & Co., Ltd., $53.02; B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $98.38; Chalmers Implement Co., $81.90; Cunningham- Trapp, Ltd., $54.83; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $152.76; DeLaval Co., Ltd., $245.69; W. J. Ellis Co., Ltd., $28.25; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $24.26; Gault Bros., Ltd., $48.36; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $28.50; J. H. Hilliker & Co., Ltd., $18.75; A. Hull, $85; J. H. Hunter Co., Ltd., $56.50; W. Huxley, $172; Kamloops Lumber Co., Ltd., $154.76; Massey-Harris Co., Ltd., $11.30; McDonald & Wilson, Ltd., $16.41; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $44.94; D. Power, Ltd., $473.45; Rest- more Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $112.96; Sarginson & Dumond, Ltd., $135.76; Simmons, Ltd., $221.45; Stewart Bros. Nurseries, Ltd., $71.25; Walker-Wallace, Ltd., $20.93; West Coast Woollen Mills, Ltd., $96.06; pay-lists, labour, $150.95; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $30.34 2,688.76 Drugs a"nd Veterinary Supplies, etc.—A. Galloway, $8.40; T. H. Jagger, $761.38; D. H. McKay, $10; K. H. Thompson, $35.20 ..... 814.98 Slaughter-house Supplies—Butt & Bowes', $276.33; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $18.14 294.47 Implements and Harness, etc.—Chalmers Implement Co., $43.85; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $82.49; Kamloops Mercantile Co., $12.95; Ketchum Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $2.50; Marshall- Wells B.C, Ltd., $16.53; Sarginson & Dumond, Ltd., $12.10 — 170.42 Supplies and Equipment—American Can Co., Ltd., $1,318.41; Delif Sing, $50.20; Ellett Copper & Brass Co., Ltd., $139.80; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $617.26; Murray-Latta Machine Co., Ltd., $500.68; McGillivray & Co., Ltd., $38.50; Sarginson & Dumond, Ltd., $22.35; F. R. Stewart Co., Ltd., $3,275.70; Sweeney Cooperage, Ltd., $91.26; pay-lists, labour, $1,656.14; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $11.89 7,722.19 Leased Ranges—G. Pruden ... ... ._ 25.00 Blacksmith's Supplies—N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $16.12; Marshall- Wells B.C., Ltd., $61.24; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $22.63; F. W. Woolworth Co., Ltd., 30 cents 100.29 New Sires—Colony Farm, Essondale 20.00 Travelling Expenses, etc.—H. W. Linge, $82.64; P. W. Moore, $207.72; T. W. Shailer, $39.55 329.91 Tractor and Truck Expenses—Campbell Auto Supply, Ltd., $39.45; W. J. Ellis Co., Ltd., $24.06; Eveready Service Station, $103.96; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $124.30; Kamloops Tire Hospital, $44; D. Power, Ltd., $46; Pinchbeck's Spring & Welding Shop, $11.50; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $448.48; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $19.32; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $22.17 _ 883.24 Incidentals and Contingencies — Canadian Industries, Ltd., $104.91; Canadian National Live Stock Records, $60.95; CN. Railways, $98.35; C.P.R. Co., $16.37; C. Coburn, $29.75; J. H. Hilliker & Son, Ltd., $62.82: Holstein-Friesian Association, $53; J. H. Hunter Co., Ltd., $73.96; W. Huxley, $35; Lands Department. $34.46; Rotox, Ltd., $113.59; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $20.37; Vancouver News-Herald, $10.80; Vancouver Sun, $10.44: pay-lists, transportation, $107.60; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $57.65 890.02 $69,667.88 Less sundry revenues : 5,596.19 Total, Tranquille Unit Farm $64,071.69 Carried forward $4,866,422.26 EXPENDITURES, 1ST APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 183 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 157. Division of Tuberculosis Control—Continued. In-patient Care and Stationary Clinics—Continued. Brought forward $4,866,422.26 Victoria Unit. Salaries ($8,254.90) : Medical Officer—F. Kincaid $4,240.00 Nurse—N. M. Jones 1,500.00 Clerk—B. Stonham 439.90 Stenographers—M. Dugas, $900; R. A. Henderson, $320; E. Stewart, $855 2,075.00 $8,254.90 Expenses ($83,225.71) : Miscellaneous—W. Brady, $30; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $52.45; C. & C. Taxi Service, Ltd., $193.70; Oculist Prescription Co., Ltd., $15; petty cash, $468.08; Royal Jubilee Hospital, $55,316.14; St. Joseph's Hospital, $26,817.24; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $10.50; Underwood Elliott Fisher, Ltd., $20.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $37.70 82,961.31 Travelling Expenses, etc.—F. Kincaid 264.40 Total, Victoria Unit $91,480.61 Vancouver Unit. Salaries ($142,457.55) : Physicians—D. E. H. Cleveland, $480; W. Coburn, $2,100; J. R. Davies, $1,800; E. E. Day, $487.50; S. H. Fiszhaut, $3,300; W. Morris, $3,000; G. D. Saxton, $300; M. Sylling, $1,262.92; R. Wilson, $450 $13,180.42 Dentist—A. Johnson 1,800.00 Matrons—C. MacDiarmid, $1,484.75; E. Paulson, $615.40 2,100.15 X-rav Technicians—C. Black, $1,276; D. Bowman, $1,656; M. Harrison, $714; M. McCrea, $996- 4,642.00 Laboratory Technicians—F. Armstrong, $1,500; R. W. Ferguson, $170; R. Paul, $930 2,600.00 Occupational Therapist—G. M. Hougham 1,000.00 Telephone Operator—M. Cadenhead 960.00 Pay-lists, stenographers, etc. 13,925.07 Sundry employees 102,593.99 $142,801.63 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board 344.08 Expenses ($161,254.35) : Miscellaneous—Abbott Laboratories, Ltd., $50.43; Ash-Temple Co., Ltd., $31.73; H. Birks & Sons (B.C.), Ltd., $11; B.C. Dental Supply Co., Ltd., $31.76; B.C. Distillery Co., Ltd., $1,802; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $3,323.97; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $167.50; B.C. Liquor Control Board, $26.94; B.C Towel & Linen Supply, Ltd., $1,309.40; Buscombe & Co., Ltd., $778.18; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $45.87; Cave & Co., Ltd., $299.42; College of Physicians and Surgeons, $15; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $63.90; Down Bros., Ltd., $10.34; Eastman's, Ltd., $66.56; Electrolux (Canada), Ltd., $58; J. C. Farish, $185; Ferranti Electric, Ltd., $820.82; Fisher & Burpe, Ltd., $1,163.46; J. G. Fraser, Ltd., $15.15; C. E. Frosst & Co., $523.17; Gault Bros.. Ltd., $2,299.13; General Films, Ltd., $207.40; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $12.32; J. F. Hartz Co., Ltd., $215.85; J. H. Hunter Co., Ltd., $598; Hygiene Products, Ltd., $156.63; Johnson & Johnson, Ltd.,.$15.30; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $21.07; Lederle $142,457.55 Carried forward $142,457755 $4,866,422.26 EE 184 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 157. Division of Tuberculosis Control—Continued. In-patient Care and Stationary Clinics—Continued. Vancouver Unit—Continued. Brought forward .. $142,457.55 $4,866,422.26 Expenses—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Laboratories, $24.61; Macdonald's Prescriptions, Ltd., $504.38; Mackay Smith, Blair & Co., Ltd., $51.07; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $10.93; Medical Services Branch, $16; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $56.88; Pacific Chemical Co., $115.82; Pacific Distributing Co., $15.46; Pacific Dress & Uniform Co., $513; Pioneer Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Ltd., $177.31; Prescription Optical Co., Ltd., $110; Radio Service Engineers, Ltd., $124.75; Royal Columbian Hospital, $178; St. Eugene School of Nursing, $139.95; St. Joseph's Oriental Hospital, $33,360.75; St. Paul's Hospital, $1,964; School for the Deaf and the Blind, $50; Simmons, Ltd., $92.25; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $41.67; C C. Snow- don, $663; J. P. Southcott & Co., Ltd., $11.81; D. Spencer, Ltd., $10.68; A. Sullivan, $1,190; Sutherland's Super Service, $13.95; Terminal Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $30.65; L. J. Trounce, $24.15; Vancouver General Hospital, $97,190.46; Vancouver Occupational Industries Shop, $556.50; Vancouver Public Library, $243.75; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $19.57; Victor X-ray Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $8,597.09; Western Wholesale Drug Co., Ltd., $117.90; J. Wyeth & Bro. (Canada), Ltd., $24.24; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $48.53 160,614.41 Travelling Expenses, etc.—L. Craig, $61.60; M. Harrison, $16.30; W. E. Harrison, $39.50; A. L. Johnson, $35.60; G. F. Kincade, $450.64; M. A. Thatcher, $27.40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.90 639.94 $303,711.90 .Less sundry refunds 989.65 Total, Vancouver Unit $302,722.25 Summary. Central Office . $46,806.90 District Nursing and Social Service 4,839.67 Travelling Clinics 37,772.42 Victoria Unit 91,480.61 Vancouver Unit 302,722.25 $483,621.85 Less sundry revenues $113,008.05 Less Silicosis fees 1,421.05 114,429.10 $369,192.75 Tranquille Unit 276,842.17 Tranquille Unit Farm 64,071.69 Total, Vote 157 710,106.61 Vote 158. Provincial Mental Hospitals. (a.) Psychopathic Division, under Provincial Psychiatrist of Provincial Mental Hospitals. Salaries ($14,262.37) : General Superintendent and Provincial Psychiatrist —A. L. Crease $5,720.04 Carried forward $5,720.04 $5,576,528.87 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 185 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 158. Provincial Mental Hospitals—Continued. (a.) Psychopathic Division, under Provincial Psychiatrist of Provincial Mental Hospitals—Continued. Brought forward $5,720.04 $5,576,528.87 Salaries—Continued. Psychiatric Social Workers—M. V. Fleming, $580.65; J. Kilburn, $2,400; L. W. Larter, $680 3,660.65 Psychologist—J. F. Jennings. 1,800.00 Assistant Psychologist—M. H. Munro 1,334.68 Nurse—E. C. Herchmer 572.00 Clinical Stenographer—P. M. Ramsay 850.00 Stenographer—M. A. Beckett 325.00 $14,262.37 Expenses ($2,958.52) : Office Supplies, etc.—Postage, $38.50; Mental Hospital, Essondale, $169.23; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $4.20 211.93 Telephones and telegraphs 206.28 Travelling Expenses, etc.—A. L. Crease, $267.76; J. F. Kilburn, $1,239.36 1,507.12 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $94.86; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $129.45; City of Vancouver, $11.25 235.56 Janitors' Service and Supplies—H. J. Maxwell 480.00 Miscellaneous — American Journal of Psychiatry, $12.50; R. Howard, Ltd., $36.30; J. S. Hudson, $55; J. F. Kilburn, $62.74; Stanford University Press, $10.71; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; University of Minnesota Press, $20; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $11.83; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $68.55 317.63 $17,220.89 Less sundry refunds 392.25 Total, Vote 158 (a) $16,828.64 (fc.) Headquarters. Salaries ($22,534.41) : Medical Superintendent—E. J. Ryan $5,600.04 Bursar—G. S. Macgowan 3,780.00 Assistant Bursar—F. A. Matheson 1,920.00 Paymaster—T. Weeks 2,299.92 Accountant—J. F. Anderson 1,740.00 Clerk—W. E. Skillicorn 1,491.66 Book-keeper—G. A. Grieve . 1,445.83 Clinical Clerk and Secretary to Medical Superintendent—A. Dingle 1,200.00 Stenographers—G. Dangerfield, $830; B. Fisher, $226.45; J. K. Gordon, $890; M. H. Gowans, $805; M. Labrie, $424.67; W. C. McNiven, $348.83 :.... 3,524.95 $23,002.40 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board 467.99 $22,534.41 Expenses ($965.48) : Office Supplies, etc.—F. L. Bott & Co., $29; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $14.57; King's Printer, $46; postage, $560; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $4.58.- 694.15 Carried forward -. $23,228.56 $16,828.64 $5,576,528.87 EE 186 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 158. Provincial Mental Hospitals—Continued. (6.) Headquarters—Continued. Brought forward $23,228.56 $16,828.64 $5,576,528.87 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc.—G. S. Macgowan, $144.43; F. A. Matheson, $36.73; E. J. Ryan, $39.37; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $5.20 225.73 Incidentals and Contingencies—Superior Auto Metal & Painting, Ltd., $36.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $9.10 45.60 $23,499.89 Less rent of quarters 600.00 Total, Vote 158 (6) 22,899.89 (c.) Essondale. Salaries ($627,169.64) : Physicians—T. G. Caunt, $4,099.92; A. E. Davidson, $4,299.96; A. M. Gee, $4,399.92; J. M. Jackson, $4,299.96; F. E. McNair, $1,900; R. C Novak, $3,420; W. R. Read, $1,737.58 $24,157.34 Dentist—J. M. Jones 3,000.00 Stenographers—M. C Bain, $550; E. M. Brumpton, $785; M. Furiak, $947.10; D. E. Healy, $41.93; E. E. Henshaw, $260; E. Jackson, $1,020; M. J. Mannering, $890; B. M. Morgan, $771.33; G. E. Morton, $830; A. S. McLaughlin, $830; I. Patterson, $885; M. A. Patterson, $785; V. M. Peters, $582.90; M. L. Robertson, $65; B. B. Russell, $815.65; J. C. Skelton, $591.50; M. N. Thompson, $876.45; A. M. Welock, $112.50 11,639.36 Social Service Workers—C. L. Carter, $1,320; M. C. Hardy, $1,320 2,640.00 Sundry employees , 585,733.04 $627,169.74 Expenses ($519,357.43) :' Office Supplies, etc.—Ault & Wiborg Co. of Canada, Ltd., $12.81; B.C. Printers' Supply, $58; Burr Office Supplies, Ltd., $34.90; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $17.10; Felt & Tarrant, Ltd., $35.90; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $40.48; Imperial Printers, $19.33; King's Printer, $3,069.90; postage, $1,430.50; Sun Directories, Ltd., $42; telegrams and telephones, $5,739.62; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $16.43 1 10,516.97 Travelling Expenses, etc.—G. Caunt, $98.77; A. E. Davidson, $5.60; D. Tisdall, $150; sundry employees, $2,922.17 — 3,176.54 Fuel, Light, Water, Power, etc.—Augustine Coal Co., Ltd., $291.80; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $39,026.26; H. N. Frith, $1,077.52; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $69,141.86; Greater Vancouver Water District, $9,108.99; P. Mars, $17.22 , 118,663.65 Janitors' Supplies, etc.—B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $243.54; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $67.30; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $23.46; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $3,564.74; Pied Piper Exterminating & Fumigating Co., $50; Reckitt & Colman (Canada), Ltd., Carried forward $759,526.90 $39,728.53 $5,576,528.87 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 187 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. \ Vote 158. Provincial Mental Hospitals—Continued. (c.) Essondale—Continued. Brought forward $759,526.90 $39,728.53 $5,576,528.87 Expenses—Continued. Janitors' Supplies, etc.—Continued. $20.45; Snap Co., Ltd., $334.11; C. C. Snowdon, $2,683.55; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $10.42; Vancouver Fumigating Co., Ltd., $85.90; G. H. Wood & Co., $343.75 7,427.22 Furniture and Fixtures—Brooks-Corning Co., Ltd., $151; C. M. Buscombe, $424.79; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $156.62; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $560.55; Canadian National Institute for the Blind, $30; Cassidy's, Ltd., $188.38; Con- solidated-Moulton Trimmings, Ltd., $21.10; Davis- Phillips, $900; Ellett Copper & Brass Co., Ltd., $710; Empire Agencies, Ltd., $5,010.35; Gault Bros., Ltd., $902.53; General Paint Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $48.73; General Steel Wares, Ltd., $216.82; Heaps Engineering (1940), Ltd., $75.17; Hoover Co., Ltd., $100.70; J. H. Hunter Co., Ltd., $6,088.90; G. N. Jackson & Son, $47.26; Kirkland & Rose, $175.80; C. A. Langford, $535.20; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $564.54; Marshall-Wells (Westminster), Ltd., $22.99; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $716.38; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $21.60; Mental Hospital, New Westminster, $696.95; Rest- more Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $789.50; Ryan Bros., Ltd., $28.50; School for the Deaf and the Blind, $50; Simmons, Ltd., $317.15; D. Spencer, Ltd., $175.90; Sweeney Cooperage, Ltd., $192.50; Terminal Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $1,644.35; Textile Jobbers, $2,646.80; Westminster Furniture Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $127.74; Woodward Stores, Ltd., $208.21; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $36.68 24,583.69 Provisions—Associated Dairies, Ltd., $18.60; Borden Co., Ltd., $716; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $666.17; Burns & Co., Ltd., $197.28; Cereal Health Foods Co., $398; Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Co., Ltd., •$95.82; Colony Farm, Essondale, $2,248.43; A. E. Dann, $186.50; Delnor Frosted Foods, Ltd., $1,080.34; Disher Specialties, $260; Edmunds & Walker, Ltd., $19,611.32; Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association, $37,947.21; S. Gumpert Co. of Canada, Ltd., $2,310.83; F. C. Hill, $987.60; Hudson's Bay Co., $5,159.99; Imperial Optical Co., $3; Imperial Tobacco Sales Co. of Canada, Ltd., $10,374.42; W. A. Jameson Coffee Co., Ltd., $4,257.44; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $27.45; Macdonald & Wilson, Ltd., $95.40; W. H. Malkin Co., Ltd., $28,436.02; Maple Leaf Milling Co., Ltd., $2,872.81; McKenzie-Stephenson, Ltd., $285; National Biscuit & Confection Co., Ltd., $286.87; Pacific Meat Co., Ltd., $58,743.62; Quaker Oats Co. of Canada, Ltd., $3,593.65; Robin Hood Flour Mills, Ltd., $6,030; Rockhill Food Products, $1,023.10; Royal Canadian Tobacco Co., $1,888.17; Scott-Bathgate Co., Ltd., $124.73; Slade & Stewart, Ltd., $16,254.89; C. C Snowdon, $344.35; Standard Brands, Ltd., $2,406.17; F. R. Stewart Co., Ltd., $1,303; Stokely-Van Camp of Canada, Ltd., $114.01; Carried forward $791,537.81 $39,728.53 $5,576,528.87 EE 188 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc—Continued. Vote 158. Provincial Mental Hospitals—Continued, (c.) Essondale—Continued. Brought forward $791,537.81 $39,728.53 $5,576,528.87 Expenses—Continued. Provisions—Continued. Swift Canadian Co., Ltd., $6,115.46; J. L. Trumbull, Ltd., $1,288.30; Tuckett, Ltd., $3,134.95; Vancouver Flour Sales, Ltd., $5,246; Y.W.C.A. Committee, Farm Labour Service, $138.69 226,271.59 Uniforms and Clothing—Belding-Corticelli, Ltd., $61.36; Gordon Campbell, Ltd., $21,935.91; C.P.R. Co., $100.33; Canadian Spool Cotton Co., $145.37; W. S. Collister, Ltd., $48.98; Gault Bros., Ltd., $12,424.53; Gregory-Price, Ltd., $144; J. H. Hunter Co., Ltd., $11,228.99; Johnston's Footwear, Ltd., $11.35; J. Leckie Co., Ltd., $3,609.66; M. J. Phillips Store for Men, $623.90; Mental Hospital, New Westminster, $9,392.72; A. B. U. Robson, $174.30; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $522.82; Tower Canadian, Ltd., $98.25; J. Watson, Ltd., $342; Woodward Stores, Ltd., $187.65; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $10.11 61,062.23 Medical and Surgical Supplies—Abbott Laboratories, Ltd., $436.32; A. S. Aloe Co., $12.52; Ash-Temple Co., Ltd., $197.14; Ayerst, McKenna & Harrison, Ltd., $496.40; Barham & Sands, $656.18; Bauer & Black, $927.11; A. H. Blackburn, $26; E. M. Blair, $800; Bowjes & Cragg, $30; B.C. Distillery Co., Ltd., $220.85; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $1,819.02; B.C. Liquor Control Board, $621.59; S. Brock, Ltd., $55; Burroughs, Wellcome & Co., $483.64; Canadian Surgical Supplies, Ltd., $95.83; Central Scientific Co. of Canada, Ltd., $193.12; L. S. Chipper- field, $1,556.66; Ciba Co., Ltd., $113.52; Clay- Adams Co., $103.70; Coleman & Bell, Ltd., $52.85; Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Co., Ltd., $25.70; Consolidated Optical Co., Ltd., $46.43; Corning Glass Works, $156.74; G. Dahl, $11.20; Difco Laboratories, $54.67; Fisher Scientific Co., Ltd., $258.76; Fisher & Burpe, Ltd., $296.55; C. E. Frosst & Co., $559.76; Gifford the Jeweller, $49.50; Gilmour Dental Laboratory, $435; J. H. B. Grant, $35; J. F. Hartz Co., Ltd., $108; J. L. Higginbotham, $20; F. W. Horner, Ltd., $677.50; J. S. Hudson, $203.25; Hygiene Products, Ltd., $40; Ingram & Bell, Ltd., $40.80; Johnson & Johnson, Ltd., $1,029.04; J. T. Lawson, $150; Lederle Laboratories, $453.59; J. B. Lippincott Co., $16; Macdonald's Prescriptions, Ltd., $841.74; G. H. Manchester, $35; Merck & Co., Ltd., $1,037.70; H. Mounce, $20; Mowatt & Moore, Ltd., $215.53; S. C. MacEwen, $15; H. H. Mackenzie, $30; McAinsh & Co., Ltd., $12; R. C Novak, $35; Parke, Davis & Co., $183.40; Poulenc Freres Du Canada, Ltd., $34; Prescription Optical Co., Ltd., $19.30; Renton Distributors, Ltd., $111.02; J. G. Robertson, $40; Royal Columbian Hospital, $766.54; E. B. Shuttleworth Chemical Co., Ltd., $42; Smith & Nephew, Ltd., $212.60; J. P. Southcott & Co., Ltd., $745.68; Stevens Companies, $2,440.35; A. H. Thomas Co., $56.45; E. Trapp, $145; Vancouver General Hospital, $123.70; Carried forward $1,078,871.63 $39,728.53 $5,576,528.87 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 189 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 158. Provincial Mental Hospitals—Continued. (c.) Essondale—Continued. Brought forward $1,078,871.63 $39,728.53 $5,576,528.87 Expenses—Continued. Medical and Surgical Supplies—Continued. Victor X-ray Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $1,836.68; H. K. Wampole & Co., Ltd., $434.62; West Disinfecting Co., $212.50; Western Wholesale Drug Co., Ltd., $66.50; Wilson & Hough, $147.50; Winthrop Chemical Co., $600.41; J. Wyeth & Bro. (Canada), Ltd., $771.35; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $82.25 24,878.76 Examinations, Committals, and Transportation—B.C. Motor Transportation, Ltd., $10.45; B.C. Provincial Police, $100.40; CN. Railways, $1,789.51; Canadian Pacific Airlines, Ltd., $234.60; C.P.R. Co., $2,356.58; Cariboo Greyhound Lines, Ltd., $128.40; Northern Alberta Railways Co., $1,678.91; P.G.E. Railway Co., $87.35; Union Steamships, Ltd., $587.20; Vancouver Island Coach Lines, Ltd., $18.05; pay-lists, examinations, etc., $1,297; pay- lists, escorting patients, $2,956.26 11,244.71 Incidentals and Contingencies—A. & M. Accessories, Ltd., $25.16; American Medical Association, $17.90; Army & Navy Department Stores, $24.39; H. Bailie, $35.87; Bank of Nova Scotia, $16.81; Bauer & Black, Ltd., $1,287; Begg Parts Depot, $19.62; Berkel Products Co., Ltd., $13.90; Al Best Service, $15.95; S. Bowell & Son, $1,080; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $13.46; B.C. Barber Supply & Sundries, Ltd., $350.44; B.C Fuel Co., Ltd., $81.37; B.C. Telephone Co., $10.47; S. Brock, Ltd., $1,663.12; L. A. Broe, $30; C. C. Brown Motors, Ltd., $41.16; Buckerfield's, Ltd., $20.10; Burr Office Supplies, Ltd., $134.60; D. F. Busteed, $65; Butler Tire Co., $400.82; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $93.26; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $33.22; Canadian Ice Machine Co., Ltd., $64.64; Canadian National Carbon Co., Ltd., $41.75; CN. Railways, $47.80; C.P.R. Co., $560.07; Canadian Spool Cotton Co., $263.31; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd., $111.28; Chapman Funeral Home, $40; L. S. Chipperfield, $94.50; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $12.17; Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Co., Ltd., $81.45; Collector of Customs, $46.87; W. S. Col- lister, Ltd., $48.74; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $16; Columbia Funeral Service, $2,007.50; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $143.09; Columbia Pictures of Canada, Ltd., $55; Commissioner of Teachers' Pensions, $100.10; Consolidated Truck Lines, Ltd., $118.23; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $76.79; T. L. Crigh- ton & Co., $160; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $129.40; F. Darling & Co., Ltd., $12.90; H. Disston & Sons, Ltd., $22.20; Dominion Drag Saw Co., Ltd., $20.35; Dominion Flow Meter Co., Ltd., $31.82; Eastman's, Ltd., $100.44; T. Eaton Co., Ltd., $140.30; Empire Agencies, Ltd., $303.62; Empire-Universal Films, Ltd., $55; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $136.96; Forest Branch, $600; Gault Bros., Ltd., $14.30; Gernaey Tire Co., $172.99; Gifford the Jeweller, $19.50; Guarantee Household Sterilizers, Ltd., $11.50; P. Carried forward $1,114,995.10 $39,728.53 $5,576,528.87 EE 190 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 158. Provincial Mental Hospitals—Continued. (c.) Essondale—Continued. Brought forward $1,114,995.10 $39,728.53 $5,576,528.87 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. Harmon, $1,057.50; Harrisons & Crosfield (Canada), Ltd., $13.88; E. Haworth, $35; A. Heddle, $55.22; R. G. Henderson, $65.49; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $39.20; Holt's Service Station, $250; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $1,754.64; Hoover Co., Ltd., $11.55; Hudson's Bay Co., $39.91; J. H. Hunter Co., Ltd., $793.91; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $41.62; Imperial Printers, $12.76; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $50.22; Ireland & Allan, Ltd., $12.30; G. N. Jackson & Son, $93.80; A. Johnston, $16; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $10.80; Journal of Nervous & Mental Disease, $10; J. W. Kelly Piano Co., Ltd., $44.83; King's Printer, $163.30; C. A. Langford, $21.25; Laucks Laboratories, Ltd., $88; C R. Learn, $90; J. B. Lippincott Co., $33.89; Macdonald & Wilson, Ltd., $1,213.70; K. C. Mac- gowan Co., Ltd., $1,143; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $992.80; R. C. Mader, $84.50; Marshall- Wells B.C., Ltd., $16.62; Marshall-Wells (Westminster), Ltd., $18.48; H. Matthews, Ltd., $25.88; C. C. Moore & Co., $19.93; Murray's, Ltd., $12; Mackay Smith, Blair & Co., Ltd., $16.58; H. H. MacKenzie, $35; McAinsh & Co., Ltd., $101.35; E. H. McEwen, $15; MeKenzie & Fraser, Ltd., $21.40; J. McKinnon, $196.37; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $75.79; McMyn Truck Line, $486.51; National War Finance Committee, $15.50; City of New Westminster, $10; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $47.60; G. Nicol Oil Supply Co., $374.10; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $807.73; North Pacific Society of Neurology & Psychiatry, $12; North West Sack Co., Ltd., $65; Pacific Chemical Co., Ltd., $207.89; Pacific Coast Terminals Co., Ltd., $87.38; Pacific Parts, Ltd., $28.50; Paramount Film Service, Ltd., $103; Paterson's Funeral Home, $1,200; Peacock Bros., Ltd., $22.26; C Percy, $17; Perfection Bleach Co., $35; petty cash, $10; Pharmaceutical Association of B.C., $20; Pied Piper Exterminating & Fumigating Co., $400; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., Ltd., $453.25; Production Supply Co., $24.25; Putnam, Cosens & Wright, Ltd., $213.60; Radio Sales Service, Ltd., $14.56; F. S. Rasell, $15; Receiver-General of Canada, $35.97; Regal Films Corporation, Ltd., $70; RKO Distributing Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $13; Ryan Bros., Ltd., $84.75; F. Sawford, $16.07; School Publications & Specialties, Ltd., $10.20; Shanahan's, Ltd., $30; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $52.25; Singer Sewing Machine Co., $59.39; C. Smith, $52.58; J. Fyfe Smith Co., Ltd., $205.82; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $14.64; Snap-on Tools of Canada, Ltd., $43.25; C. C. Snowdon, $923.73; J. P. Southcott & Co., Ltd., $220.84; Sterling Lubricants, Ltd., $48.99; G. A. Sutherland, $90; Terminal Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $67; D. Tisdale, $56.78; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $265.50; Twentieth Century-Fox Corporation, Ltd., Carried forward $1,114,995.10 $39,728.53 $5,576,528.87 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 191 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 158. Provincial Mental Hospitals—Continued. (c.) Essondale—Continued. Brought forward $1,114,995.10 $39,728.53 $5,576,528.87 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. $170; B. Tyler, $67.25; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $31.51; Vancouver Daily Province, $696.62; Vancouver Fumigating Co., Ltd., $180; Vancouver Hollow Grinding Co., $42.20; Vancouver Medical Association, $12; Vancouver News-Herald, $249; Vancouver Sun, $633.44; Vitagraph, Ltd., $30; Westminster Boiler & Tank Co., $72; Westminster Shook Mills, Ltd., $50; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $1,102.45; Wright's, Ltd., $11.65; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $87.46; "Loan Act, 1936 "—Roads, $11.28; pay-lists, blood transfusion, $200; pay- lists, gratuities, $315.20; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $411.46 31,532.07 $1,146,527.17 Less sundry revenues $188,897.71 Less board and rent deductions 89,937.98 Less heat and supplies, Home for the Aged 35,710.03 Less gas, heat, water, light, etc., Boys' Industrial School 5,214.12 Less board, rent, light, and water, Colony Farm 14,195.49 Less board, Public Works employees 1,814.35 Less supplies, Mental Home, Col- quitz 319.35 Less supplies, Provincial Infirmary 1,806.75 Less supplies, Oakalla Prison Farm 377.66 Less refunds on alcohol 1,101.51 Less refunds, transportation 575.34 Less refunds, Workmen's Compensation Board 1,191.62 Less sundry refunds 2,181.98„ 343,323.89 Total, Vote 158 (c) 803,203.28 (d.) New Westminster. Salaries ($172,219.90) : Medical Supervisor—L. E. Sauriol $4,399.92 Physician—C. E. Benwell 4,299.96 Receiving and Clinical Clerk—F. Gillard 1,800.00 Sundry employees 161,806.32 $172,306.20 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board 86.30 $172,219.90 Expenses ($96,545.85) : Office Supplies, etc.—Postage, $140; Mental Hospital, Essondale, $158; telegrams and telephones, $628.29; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $2.50 928.79 Carried forward :...... $173,148.69 $842,931.81 $5,576,528.87 EE 192 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 158. Provincial Mental Hospitals—Continued. (d.) New Westminster—Continued. Brought forward $173,148.69 $842,931.81 $5,576,528.87 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc.—L. E. Sauriol, $17.68; sundry employees, $116.07 . 133.75 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—Augustine Coal Co., Ltd., $1,575.11; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $1,407.45; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $16,549.28; City of New Westminster, $9,066.54 28,598.38 Janitors' Supplies—B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $76.23; F. Drexel Co., Ltd., $10.29; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $579.77; Pied Piper Exterminating & Fumigating Co., $22.70; Renton Distributors, Ltd., $73.50; C. C. Snowdon, $410; West Disinfecting Co., $18 1,190.49 Furniture and Fixtures—Butt & Bowes, $29.70; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $71.55; Cassidy's, Ltd., $20.95; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $35.36; General Steel Wares, Ltd., $63.69; J. H. Hunter Co., Ltd., $904.18; A. C. Lambe & Co., $698.40; Marshall- Wells B.C., Ltd., $36.20; Mental Hospital, Essondale, $1,411.30; Ryan Bros., Ltd., $16.61; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $6.14 3,294.08 Provisions — Associated Dairies, Ltd., $1,463.20; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $1,119.24; Brae- head Goat Dairy, $9.60; Burns & Co., Ltd., $263.16; Delnor Frosted Foods, Ltd., $74.23; Disher Specialties, $50; Fraser River Fish Co., Ltd., $3,077.29; Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association, $6,463.49; S. Gumpert Co. of Canada, Ltd., $463.78; F. C. Hill, $418.40; Hudson's Bay Co., $877.77; Imperial Tobacco Sales Co. of Canada, Ltd., . $1,262.95; W. A. Jameson Coffee Co., Ltd., $613.12; W. H. Malkin Co., Ltd., $3,808.90; Maple Leaf Milling Co., Ltd., $853; Mental Hospital, Essondale, $632.55; National Biscuit & Confection Co., Ltd., $34.42; Pacific Meat Co., Ltd., $12,113.33; Rennie's Seeds, Ltd., $60.36; Robin Hood Flour Mills, Ltd., $1,206; Rockhill Food Products, $406.03; Slade & Stewart, Ltd., $2,829.16; C. C. Snowdon, $497.26; Standard Brands, Ltd., $680.60; Swift Canadian Co., Ltd., $277.95; J. L. Trumbull, Ltd., $291.72; Vancouver Flour Sales, Ltd., $2,623 42,470.51 Uniforms and Clothing — Gordon Campbell, Ltd., $2,297.23; Copp the Shoe Man, $23.40; Gault Bros., Ltd., $3,814.91; J. H. Hunter Co., Ltd., $1,816.14; N. Jefferson, $1,315.14; Johnston's Footwear, Ltd., $23.70; J. Leckie Co., Ltd., $1,115.38; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $21.72; Mental Hospital, Essondale, $478.80; Northern-Woodstock Rubber, Ltd., $4.64; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $516; Tower Canadian, Ltd., $61.21 11,488.27 Medical and Surgical Supplies—Ash-Temple Co., Ltd., $20.45; A. H. Blackburn, $28.75; B.C. Drugs Ltd., $666.84; Gilmour Dental Laboratories, $15 F. W. Horner, Ltd., $17.33; Renton Distributors Ltd., $12.65; Royal Columbian Hospital, $386.67 J. P. Southcott & Co., Ltd., $18; Stevens Com panies, $1,225.28; West Disinfecting Co., $226 Wilson & Hough, $15; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $36.42 2,668.39 Carried forward . $262,992.56 $842,931.81 $5,576,528.87 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 193 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 158. Provincial Mental Hospitals—Continued. (d.) New Westminster—Continued. Brought forward L_ $262,992.56 $842,931.81 $5,576,528.87 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies — A. Arrow, $30; Attorney-General's Department, $15; Bauer & Black, $665.28; S. Bowell & Son, $320; S. Brock, Ltd., $202.20; Buckerfield's, Ltd., $43.27; Burr Office Supplies, Ltd., $45.36; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $15.52; Columbia Pictures of Canada, Ltd., $55; Consolidated Truck Lines, $12.63; Empire Agencies, Ltd., $541.60; Empire-Universal Films, Ltd., $46; P. Harmon, $1,057.50; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $275.12; J. W. Kelly Piano Co., Ltd., $41.50; King's Motor Cartage, $14.65; Layritz Nurseries, Ltd., $123.75; Macdonald & Wilson, Ltd., $115.25; K. C. Macgowan Co., Ltd., $69.70; McAinsh & Co., Ltd., $58.44; City of New Westminster, $103; G. Nicol Oil Supply Co., $147.20; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $253.35; Paramount Film Service, Ltd., $74; Perfection Bleach Co., $39.20; Pied Piper Exterminating & Fumigating Co., $240; "Pratt's" Beauty Supply Co., Ltd., $23.85; Regal Films Corporation, Ltd., $60; RK0 Distributing Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $12; Royal City Cleaners & Dyers, Ltd., $12.15; Singer Sewing Machine Co.. $427.50; C. C. Snowdon, $156.65; 20th Century-Fox Corporation, Ltd., $135; Vancouver Daily Province, $36; Vancouver Fumigating Co., Ltd., $22.25; Vancouver Hollow Grinding Co., $10.05; Vancouver News-Herald, $10.20; Vancouver Sun, $63; Vitagraph, Ltd., $30; West Disinfecting Co., $28; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $142.02 5,773.19 Less sundry revenues $133,625.16 Less supplies to Colquitz and Essondale 18,073.04 Less sundry refunds 1 20,144.18 $268,765.75 171,842.38 Total, Vote 158 (d) 96,923.37 (e.) Colony Farm and Nursery. Salaries ($56,427.88) : Farm Superintendent—P. H. Moore $3,900.00 Clerk—F. C. Clark 1,680.00 Stenographer—P. Askew 885.00 Sundry employees 50,073.26 $56,538.26 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board 110.38 $56,427.88 Expenses ($113,069.31) : Office Supplies, etc.—Burr Office Supplies, Ltd., $33.15; King's Printer, $92.85; postage, $80; telegrams and telephones, $270.79; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $15.63 492.42 Travelling Expenses, etc.—P. H. Moore, $439.87; J. S. Stroyan, $115.78 555.65 Carried forward $57,475.95 $939,855.18 $5,576,528.87 13 EE 194 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc—Continued. Vote 158. Provincial Mental Hospitals—Continued. (e.) Colony Farm and Nursery—Continued. Brought forward $57,475.95 $939,855.18 $5,576,528.87 Expenses—Continued. Fuel, Water, Light, and Power—Provincial Mental Hospital, Essondale 4,863.60 Feed for Stock—J. Armishaw, $884.58; Brackman- Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $6,889.57; C. Brown, $508.06; Buckerfield's, Ltd., $41,917.61; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $22; J. A. Dyck, $78.29; G. B. Embree, $311.55; I. Embree, $507.74; L. W. Embree, $3,674.79; Empress Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $522.20; D. H. Epp, $1,144; L. Gunst, $7,967.39; J. D. Honeyman, $104.19; F. A. Hopcott, $756.03; A. Houstoun, $368.22; A. Huff, $74.21; J. B. Masson, $34.09; Minnekhada Ranch, $365.04; I. Mitchell, $1,963.73; A. McBain, $233.46; W. W. McMynn, $171.75; J. Olson, $76.97; J. Robertson, $159.38; St. George's School, $233.64; J. P. South- cott & Co., Ltd., $10.68; H. B. Stevens, $105.04; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $48.65; H. A. Sutton, $251.87; Thompson Bros., $37.89; United Milling & Grain Co., Ltd., $696; Van Waters & Rogers, $15.67; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $9.95 70,144.24 Fertilizer and Seed—Agassiz Lime Quarry, $301.56; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $436.88; J. Brand & Co., Ltd., $292.28; B.C. Certified Seed Potato Growers' Association, $482; Buckerfield's, Ltd., $756; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $1,140.32; S. J. Gray, $345; A. Hull, $340; Macdonald & Wilson, Ltd., $3.75; Mental Home, Colquitz, $210; Tranquille Farm, $90 4,397.79 Implements and Harness, etc.—Buckerfield's, Ltd., $192.15; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $23.41; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $346.39; Kloepfer Hardware Co., Ltd., $116.52; Sarginson & Dumond, Ltd., $13.33; J. Fyfe Smith Co., Ltd., $103.33; "Loan Act, 1936"—Roads, $18; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $2.57 815.70 Blacksmith Supplies—Kloepfer Hardware Co., Ltd., $23.15; Sarginson & Dumond, Ltd., $234.40; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.11 265.66 Cannery Supplies — American Can Co., Ltd., $3,458.18; B.C. Sugar Refining Co., Ltd., $3,643.95; Ellett Copper & Brass Co., Ltd., $20; Empire Box Co., Ltd., $113; H. J. Heinz Co. of Canada, Ltd., $215.46; Macdonald & Wilson Co., Ltd., $10; Mc- Gillivray & Co., Ltd., $469.90; Provincial Mental Hospital, Essondale, $556.25; Slade & Stewart, Ltd., $9,997.95; F. R. Stewart Co., Ltd., $42; Sweeney Cooperage, Ltd., $973; Terminal Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $12; Westminster Boiler & Tank Co., $14; Westminster Canners, Ltd., $70.16; pay-lists, fruit, etc., $3,169.76; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.73 22,774.34 Incidentals and Contingencies — Armour & Co., $16.90; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $35; B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $174.94; S. Brock, Ltd., $24.80; C. C. Brown Motors, Ltd., $576.49; Butler Tire Co., $59; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $63.34; Canadian National Live Stock Records, $168.16; CN. Rail- EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 195 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 158. Provincial Mental Hospitals—Continued. (e.) Colony Farm and Nursery—Continued. Brought forward $160,737.28 $939,855.18 $5,576,528.87 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. ways, $128.84; C.P.R. Co., $201.81; J. Caouette, $85; Cave & Co., Ltd., $19.75; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $19.70; Cooper & Aberson, $29.70; Cruick- shank Bros. Belting Co., Ltd., $57.78; Cunningham- Trapp, Ltd., $504.91; Dairy Supplies, Ltd., $16.60; DeLaval Co., Ltd., $258.63; Dunrobin Farm, $50; Empire Brush Works, $11.25; Gault Bros., Ltd., $55.20; Gernaey Tire Co., $48.01; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $19.80; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $29.49; Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada, $256; T. H. Jagger, $1,482.45; Kloepfer Hardware Co., Ltd., $86.07; Macdonald & Wilson, Ltd., $154; Marshall-Wells B.C, Ltd., $36.45; J. B. Masson, $22; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $18.96; Pacific Coast Terminals Co., Ltd., $52.99; City of Port Coquitlam, $597.72; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., Ltd., $20; Receiver-General of Canada, $27.12; Reckitt & Colman (Canada), Ltd., $20.64; Rotox, Ltd., $151.20; Sarginson & Dumond, Ltd., $963.13; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $765.68; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $48.65; Stride Studios, Ltd., $46.50; Swift Canadian Co., Ltd., $767.45; telegrams and telephones, $24.66; A. Weppler, $35; Westminster Boiler & Tank Co., $145; Westminster Hog Fuels, Ltd., $180; Westminster Shook Mills, Ltd., $42; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $50.90; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $110.24 Less sundry revenues $22,375.31 Less rent deductions . 300.00 Less supplies to various institutions 2,248.43 Less sundry refunds 317.11 8,759.91 $169,497.19 25,240.85 Total, Vote 158 (e) 144,256.34 (/.) Colquitz. Salaries ($78,121.99) : Supervisor—T. A. Morris Visiting Physician—G. W. Hall $2,700.00 . 1,200.00 Clinical Clerk and Stenographer—A. C. C. Loat 1,620.00 Sundry employees i 41,354.50 Temporary assistance 31,760.36 $78,634.86 Less received from Public Works Department $330.00 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board 182.87 512.87 Expenses ($75,376.44) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $149.10; petty cash, $12.35; telegrams, telephones, and postage, $691.18 Travelling Expenses, etc.—A. E. Davidson, $21; A. M. Gee, $40.60; T. A. Morris, $87.60; sundry employees, $114.76 Carried forward $78,121.99 852.63 263.96 $79,238.58 $1,084,111.52 $5,576,528.87 EE 196 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 158. Provincial Mental Hospitals—Continued. (/.) Colquitz—Continued. Brought forward $79,238.58 $1,084,111.52 $5,576,528.87 Expenses—Continued. Fuel, Light, Water, and Power—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $1,655.60; Kingham-Gillespie Coal Co., Ltd., $6,253.72; Kirk Coal (Victoria) Co., Ltd., $142.33; J. E. Painter's Sons, $1,912.81; Corporation of District of Saanich, $1,524.66; W. Walker & Sons, Ltd., $13.25 11,502.37 Janitors' Supplies—Collisons, Ltd., $133.50; Pacific Sanitary Rag Co., $20; C. C Snowdon, $729.25; Victoria Box & Paper, Ltd., $332.48 1,215.23 Furniture and Fixtures — Buscombe & Co., Ltd., $83.90; DeLaval Co., Ltd., $13.20; Fuggle & Christopher, $732.74; Gault Bros., Ltd., $360.39; General Steel Wares, Ltd., $62.38; E. B. Horsman & Son, Ltd., $14.40; J. H. Hunter Co., Ltd., $821.25- 2,088.26 Provisions and Farm Products—Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $4,275.87; B.C. Meat Market, $10,526.51; B.C. Packers, Ltd., $132.61; B. W. Brown & Son, $2,667.65; Buckerfield's, Ltd., $770.96; E. C. Collins, $191; S. Gumpert Co. of Canada, Ltd., $175.13; Hudson's Bay Co., $570.12; Imperial Tobacco Sales Co. of Canada, Ltd., $1,241.12; W. A. Jameson Coffee Co., Ltd., $350.47; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $5,703.62; Manten's Nursery, $12; E. A. Morris, Ltd., $18.27; McLean's Bakery, $6,025.54; Ormonds, Ltd., $10.26; Pacific , Meat Co., Ltd., $137.53; petty cash, $212.03; Pioneer Fruit & Vegetable Co., Ltd., $148.15; Pure Food Distributors (Victoria), $78.35; F. D. Reid, $326.30; Royal Dairy, Ltd., $3,710.06; Scott & Peden, Ltd., $579.35; J. L. Trumbull, Ltd., $247.80; Tuckett, Ltd., $1,229.90 39,340.60 Uniforms and Clothing — B.C. Leather Co., Ltd., $1.91; Gordon Campbell, Ltd., $3,085.80; Fuggle & Christopher, $2,892; Gault Bros., Ltd., $352.05; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $72.81; Kemp & Co., Ltd., $40.62; J. Leckie Co., Ltd., $938.13; D. Spencer, Ltd., $42; Staneland Co., Ltd., $13; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $167.73 7,606.05 Medical and Surgical Supplies — B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $17.14; St. Joseph's Hospital, $35; T. Shotbolt, Ltd., $398.23; J. L. Thompson, $225; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $15.55 690.92 Examinations, Committals, and Transportation — F. M. Bryant, $50; W. H. Moore, $50; pay-lists, transportation, $199.64 299.64 Incidentals and Contingencies—S. Ball, $60; Bray's Transfer, Ltd., $33.80; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $71.55; B.C. Barber Supply & Sundries, Ltd., $12.34; S. Brock, Ltd., $10.53; W. A. Burnham, $30; Butt & Bowes, $30.50; F. G. Buxton, $300; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $54.20; Capital Iron & Metals, Ltd., $30; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $44.30; Columbia Pictures of Canada, Ltd., $45; A. P. Cummins, $22.50; Dalziel Box Co., Ltd., $46.25; N. M. Damaske, $150; Empire-Universal Films, Ltd., $46; E. & N. Railway Co., $205.32; Fletcher Bros., Ltd., $11.60; M. Gilham, $240; Hafer Machine Co., Ltd., $28.25; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $108.31; H. V. Hitchcox, $120; Carried forward $141,981.65 $1,084,111.52 $5,576,528.87 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 197 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 158. Provincial Mental Hospitals—Continued. (/.) Colquitz—Continued. Brought forward $141,981.65 $1,084,111.52 $5,576,528.87 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. Hoover Co., Ltd., $105.44; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $64.80; J. Jones, $120; Jones & Simpson, $900; J. B. Jullion, $60; Layritz Nurseries, Ltd., $74; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $14.67; Little & Taylor, $11.50; H. D. Mainwaring & Co., $13; Marshall- Wells B.C., Ltd., $282.84; E. A. Morris, Ltd., $44; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $185.03; M. L. Olsen, $25; Paramount Film Service, Ltd., $66; petty cash, $959.99; T. Plimley, Ltd., $1,641.30; " Pratts " Beauty Supply Co., Ltd., $79.10; Public Works Department, $900.03; Regal Films Corporation, Ltd., $50; RKO Distributing Corporation, $13; Ryan Bros., Ltd., $41.03; Corporation of District of Saanich, $10; St. Joseph's Hospital, $13.55 Salvation Army, $120; Scott & Peden, Ltd., $46.68 C. C. Snowdon, $325.05; Standard Oil Co. of B.C. Ltd., $219.98; M. Sugrue, $225; F. L. Thompson $758; J. L. Thompson, $70; Todd & McDonald $136.50; 20th Century-Fox Corporation, Ltd., $129 Vancouver News-Herald, $60; Vitagraph, Ltd. $21; A. & W. Wilson, $20.05; Wilson & Cabeldu Ltd., $1,883.81; Vote 167 — Roads Generally, $25.48; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $101.50 Less board and rent deductions $7,913.60 sundry revenues 3,020.43 11,516.78 $153,498.43 10,934.03 Total, Vote 158 (f) Total, Vote 158 142,564.40 1,226,675.92 Vote 159. Provincial Home, Kamloops. Salaries ($27,773.59) : Superintendent—J. E. Andrews . Assistant Superintendent—C. Sell. Matron—E. Davies Sundry employees Expenses ($32,474.96) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $36.45; postage, $30; A. C. Taylor & Co., $1.20; telegrams and telephones, $92.95 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $1,639.15; City of Kamloops, $1,017; W. Louie, $357; J. Milton Co., $8,179.99; Northern Transfer Co., $39.90; D. Power, Ltd., $618.41; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $5.75 Janitors' Supplies and Maintenance of Grounds and Roads—Balfour, Guthrie & Co. (Canada), Ltd., $70.90; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $11.12; G. M. Carter, $12.60; Chicago Watch- clock Corporation, $30.05; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $166.95; Hanson 16-mm. Movies, Ltd., $91; J. H. Hilliker & Son, Ltd., $43.95; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $12.06; City of Kamloops, $50; Marlatt & MeKenzie, $28.35; J. Milton Co., $77.50; Northern Carried forward $2,239.92 1,320.00 1,512.00 22,701.67 $27,773.59 160.60 11,857.20 $39,791.39 $6,803,204.79 EE 198 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 159. Provincial Home, Kamloops—Continued. Brought'forward $39,791.39 $6,803,204.79 Expenses—Continued. Janitors' Supplies and Maintenance of Grounds and Roads-— Continued. Electric Co., Ltd., $25.17; Purity Flour & Feed Co., $15.20; Tranquille Farm, $352; E. Vanhear, $17.95; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $75.03; G. H. Wood & Co., Ltd., $317.02; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $64.83 1,461.68 Provisions, etc.—J. Aithenhead, $169; M. F. Blackwell, $1,426.93; F. Cox, $55.15; W. Crossley, $90; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $58.50; Forest Branch, $100; G. Hilliard, $98.50; Hudson's Bay Co., $89.84; Imperial Tobacco Sales Co. of Canada, Ltd., $624.91; A. S. Johnson, $28.75; Kamloops Meat & Produce Co., $112.70; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $1,585.23; G. K. Lee, $18; London Fish Co., Ltd., $649.06; Model Bakery, $1,050.74; Overwaitea, Ltd., $971.43; Palm Dairies, Ltd., $1,470.83; Scott's Meat Market, $690.32; F. R. Stewart Co., Ltd., $250.68; Swift Canadian Co., Ltd., $1,411.63; M. Thomson, $13.35; Woman's Bakery, $32.62; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $19.67 11,017.84 Clothing, Boots, etc.—Arduini's Shoe Store, $339.20; Hudson's Bay Co., $370.46; Kamloops Mercantile Co., $1,610.97; Slater's Shoe Repairs, $48.14; E. Vanhear, $16.20 2,384.97 Medical and Surgical Supplies—L. E. English, $23; A. Galloway, $634.62; J. B. Gerry, $12.50; R. W. Irving, $57.50; T. Kearney, $83.90; A. Lundberg Co., $5; Royal Inland Hospital, $1,004.05; Sharp & Dohme, $15.56 1,836.13 Travelling Expenses—J. E. Andrews : 42.55 Transportation of inmates 484.06 Feed for Live Stock—J. H. Hilliker & Son, $51; Purity Flour & Feed Co., $1,299.85; Tranquille Farm, $30 1,380.85 Incidentals and Contingencies—CN. Railways, $34.49; C.P.R. Co., $44.75; R. H. Dwyer, $720; G. E. McPherson, $560; petty cash, $41.46; C. C. Snowdon, $441.71; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $6.67 1,849.08 Less sundry revenues . i $28,901.15 Less fuel and water supplied to Provincial Police 1,509.14 Less board and rent deductions 3,297.41 Less heating supplied '_ 1,922.91 $60,248.55 35,630.61 Total, Vote 159 24,617.94 Vote 160. Industrial Schools. (a.) Industrial School for Boys. Salaries ($32,490.19) : Principal—G. Ross , $3,500.00 Vice-Principal—H. Christie 1,620.00 Secretary—D. F. Gilley : 1,116.00 School-teacher—J. Goodlad 1,533.32 Follow-up Officer—G. Moody 1,680.00 Sundry employees 8,778.87 Temporary assistance 14,262.00 Expenses ($28,945.65) : Office and School Supplies—Burr Office Supplies, Ltd., $19; C. S. Davies, $60; Division of Tests and Measurements, $18.40; King's Printer, $298.20; $32,490.19 Carried forward $32,490.19 $6,827,822.73 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 199 service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 160. Industrial Schools—Continued. (a.) Industrial School for Boys—Continued. Brought forward.. Expenses—Continued. Office and School Supplies—Continued. postage, $200; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $48.79; telegrams and telephones, $367.51; Textbook Branch, $78.90; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $17.63 Travelling and Transportation—H. G. Christie, $180; D. F. Gilley, $120; G. Ross, $336.99; sundry inmates, $635.44. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Commercial Tire Co., Ltd., $85.96; Fogg Motors, Ltd., $86.35; R. G. Henderson, $11.95; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $23.60; K. C. Macgowan Co., Ltd., $67.13; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir. Ltd., $19.68; Mental Hospital, Essondale, $194.76; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $12.14; Wally's Garage, $18.50; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $38.97; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $11.33 Clothing, Boots, etc.—Gault Bros., Ltd., $1,074.33; F. & F. Henderson, Ltd., $435.19; J. Leckie Co., Ltd., $468.33; Mackay Smith, Blair & Co., Ltd., $81.29; R. M. MacDonald, $76.70; Northern- Woodstock Rubber, Ltd., $197.80; Osborn's Shoe Store, $272.90; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $13.30 Janitors' Supplies and Maintenance of Grounds—J. Brand & Co., Ltd., $218.60; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $20.60; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $873.08; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $93.03; Electrolux (Canada), Ltd., $22.60; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $14.58; Pied Piper Exterminating & Fumigating Co., $155; Rennie's, Seeds, $81.49; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $399.32; West Disinfecting Co., $18.75; G. H. Wood & Co., $122.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $17.70 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—Provincial Mental Hospital, Essondale Provisions—B.C. Coast Vegetable Marketing Agency, $504; Clark Fruit & Produce Co., Ltd., $1,315.09; Colony Farm, $1,906.43; Coquitlam Bakery, $896.94; Edmunds & Walker, Ltd., $570.09; Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association, $632.44; S. Gumpert Co. of Canada, Ltd., $98.11; Hudson's Bay Co., $24.63; W. A. Jameson Coffee Co., Ltd., $19.24; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $189.44; Pacific Meat Co., Ltd., $3,194.14; Potato House, $120; Provincial Mental Hospital, Essondale, $288.34; Seaport Crown Fish Co., Ltd., $11.80; Swift Canadian Co., Ltd., $24.30; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $821.27; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $35.95 — Medical, Surgical, and Dental Supplies—Bowles & Cragg, $124; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $167.05; L. S. Chip- perfield, $1,190; Coquitlam Pharmacy, $64.83; E. Jones, $600; G. H. Manchester, $15; J. G. Robertson, $191.50; Roval Columbian Hospital, $562.50 St. Mary's Hospital. $16; M. Schreiber, $526.54 Stevens Companies, $10.80; Wilson & Hough, $75 sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $21.95 $32,490.19 3,827,822.73 1,108.43 1,842.80 2,619.84 2,037.25 4,379.28 10,652.21 3,565.17 Carried forward $58,695.17 3,827,822.73 EE 200 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 160. Industrial Schools—Continued. (a.) Industrial School for Boys—Continued. Brought forward $58,695.17 $6,827,822.73 Expenses—Continued. Laundry—Oakalla Prison Farm, $1,284.87; Royal City Laundry, Ltd., $196.69 1,481.56 Vocational Supplies — Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $63.63; Sigurdson Millwork Co., Ltd., $31; Valley Lumber Yards, Ltd., $46.65; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $9.51 150.79 Incidentals and Contingencies—Cap's Cycle & Hardware, $13.63; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $12.13; Gault Bros., Ltd., $61.32; Gordon Radio, $41.25; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $10.18; Marshall- Wells B.C., Ltd., $120.69; MeKenzie & Fraser, Ltd., $13.78; Sarginson & Dumond, $10.84; O. Swanson, $57.84; Good Conduct Fund, $712.75; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $53.91 1,108.32 $61,435.84 Less sundry refunds 2,927.04 Total, Vote 160 (a) $58,508.80 (6.) Industrial School for Girls. Salaries ($15,284.35) : Superintendent and Nurse—A. G. Westman $1,778.01 Assistant Superintendent and Teacher—A. Peck 1,220.00 Clerk and Commercial Teacher—M. W. Sibbald 1,204.74 Sundry employees 11,199.46 $15,402.21 Less received from Workmen's Compensation - Board 117.86 $15,284.35 Expenses ($12,831.68) : Office and School Supplies—King's Printer, $155.91; postage, $110; telegrams and telephones, $160.22; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $7 433.13 Travelling and Transportation — A. G. Westman, $197.75; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $30; Checker Taxi Co., Ltd., $48.55; pay-lists, transportation of escorts and inmates, $161.53 437.83 Farm Operations—Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $592.20; J. Brand & Co., Ltd., $117.90; Buckerfield's, Ltd., $39; C. L. Colby, $154; R. Edmiston, $655; Ideal Grinders, $18.30; MacKenzie & Son, Ltd., $35; Sigurdson Millwork Co., Ltd., $19; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $34.23 1,664.63 Household Equipment—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $21.16; Gault Bros., Ltd., $83.46; General Steel Wares, Ltd., $39.04; G. N. Jackson & Son, $11.22; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $11.04; F. C. Myers, Ltd., $32.54; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $10.04; Restmore Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $17.50; School for the Deaf and the Blind, $50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $45.11 321.11 Carried forward $18,141.05 $58,508.80 $6,827,822.73 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 201 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc—Continued. Vote 160. Industrial Schools—Continued. (b.) Industrial School for Girls—Continued. Brought forward.... $18,141.05 $58,508.80 $6,827,822.73 Expenses—Continued. Clothing, Boots, etc.—Gault Bros., Ltd., $300.30; F. & F. Henderson, Ltd., $356.74; J. H. Hunter Co., Ltd., $20.05; J. Leckie Co., Ltd., $92.96; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $19.38 789.43 Janitors' Supplies, etc.— Cassiar Service Station, $11.70; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $20.70; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $186.73; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $6.55 225.68 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $1,067.85; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $1,574.21; City of Vancouver, $289.75 2,931.81 Provisions, etc.—Associated Dairies, Ltd., $736.11; Clark Fruit & Produce Co., Ltd., $873.22; Edmunds & Walker, Ltd., $224.80; Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association, $333.41; Hudson's Bay Co., $38.22; Ice Delivery Co., Ltd., $21.50; W. A. Jameson Coffee Co., Ltd., $24.08; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $31.80; Lake of the Woods Milling Co., Ltd., $22.91; Maple Leaf Milling Co., Ltd., $51.40; Oakalla Prison Farm, $153.50; Pacific Meat Co., Ltd., $1,079.36; Rockhill Food Products, $17.70; Slade & Stewart, Ltd., $93.11; J. L. Trumbull, Ltd., $25.74; City of Vancouver, $10; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $491.51; Weston's Bread & Cake (Canada), Ltd., $488.16; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $21.80 4,738.33 Medical Attendance and Hospital Supplies—M. B. Campbell, $400; N. G. Cull, $51.75; W. A. Dobson, $20; W. Jaynes, $130.70; S. McQueen, $256; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $21.75 880.20 Good Conduct Fund—Pay-lists 217.00 Incidentals and Contingencies—M. Lamb, $34; City of Vancouver, $15.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $43.03 92.53 $28,016.03 Less rent and board deductions 476.84 Total, Vote 160 (6) - 27,539.19 Total, Vote 160 86,047.99 Vote 161. Provincial Infirmaries. Salaries ($62,296.03) : Superintendent—C. M. Motherwell $1,712.14 Bursar—1. R. Buckley 1,344.92 Stenographers—L. Booth, $130; E. Maynard, $1,014; D. Moore, $560; E. Tiffin, $52.68 1,756.68 Sundry employees 57,712.91 $62,526.65 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board 230.62 Carried forward... $62,296.03 $6,913,870.72 EE 202 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 161. Provincial Infirmaries—Continued. Brought forward $62,296.03 $6,913,870.72 Expenses ($119,332.83) : Office Supplies, etc.—Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $27.99; King's Printer, $245.10; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $10.96; petty cash, $13.16; postage, $150.10; telegrams and telephones, $572.83; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $11.36 1,031.50 Travelling Expenses, etc.—I. R. Buckley, $80.86; C M. Motherwell, $102.70; A. S. Simpson, $17.20; sundry accounts not exceeding $10', $2.79 203.55 Transportation of patients . 1,592.87 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $1,956; McCleery & Weston, Ltd., $2,966.85; City of Vancouver, $924 5,846.85 Janitors' Supplies—C. C. Snowdon, $40; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $592.24; West Disinfecting Co., $32.75 . 664.99 Clothing, Boots, etc.—C. Benning, $82.75; Bowman's Apron and Uniform Co., Ltd., $83.60; Gordon Campbell, Ltd., $255.50; Gault Bros., Ltd., $674.78; Hudson's Bay Co., $33; J. H. Hunter Co., Ltd., $562.02; J. Leckie Co., Ltd., $83.71; Mackay Smith, Blair & Co., Ltd., $43.24; Pacific Dress & Uniform Co., $278.75; Perfect Fit Garment, $67.50; Woodward Stores, Ltd., $12.56; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $43.29 2,220.70 Provisions, etc.—Arctic Ice Cream, Ltd., $344; Associated Dairies, Ltd., $4,089.89; B.C. Liquor Control Board, $28.50; Burns & Co., Ltd., $4,652.82; Canadian Bakeries, Ltd., $1,477.20; Edmunds & Walker, Ltd., $525.36; Forest Branch, $125; Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association, $111.50; Hudson's Bay Co., $271.75'; Imperial Tobacco Sales Co. of Canada, Ltd., $1,502.38; Inspector of Municipalities, $42.59; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $2,925.05; W. H. Malkin Co., Ltd., $34.16; E. A. Morris, Ltd., $23.16; McMillan's, Ltd., $4,333.97; Oakalla Prison Farm, $201.50; Pacific Meat Co., Ltd., $5,185.95; Parke, Davis & Co., $52.20; Provincial Mental Hospital, Essondale, $101.35; Ridley's Ice Co., $230.40; Rockhill Food Products, $59.50; Seaport Crown Fish Co., Ltd., $591.19; Slade & Stewart, Ltd., $20.99; J. L. Trumbull, Ltd., $176.76; Tuckett, Ltd., $291; Wilbee's Stores, Ltd., $49.51; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $19.54 27,467.22 Medical and Surgical Supplies — B.C. Liquor Control Board, $101.10; Georgia Pharmacy, Ltd., $43.72; M. J. Keys, $14.35; Medical Clinic, $2,325.53; J. H. Moore, $225; C. H. McFarlane, $112.73; J. A. McLean, $15; petty cash, $31.75; Stevens Companies, $629.10; J. A. West, $250 3,748.28 Dentistry—R. L. Pallen, $459; J. L. Thompson, $300 759.00 Laundry—Peerless Laundry, Ltd. 6,075.50 Incidentals and Contingencies—Adams Hardware, $27.95; J. M. Bain, $40; Buscombe & Co., Ltd., $16.41; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $54.07; Canadian National Carbon Co., Ltd:, $13.97; Clugston Hardware Co., $123.08; Cragg's Hardware, $18.45; E. E. Day, $10; A. DeGere, $23.50; C. F. Edwards & • Son, $52.50; T. Edwards Co., $157.50; T. J. Kearney, $72; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $4,275; J. H. McRae Co., Ltd., $35; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $156.84; Ocean View Burial Park Co., $33; petty cash, $68.71; Prescription Optical Co., Ltd., $35.65; Quest Metal Works, $21; Reid's Bicycle Shop, $18.35; Ridley's Ice Co., $21; C. C. Snowdon, $42.12; Taylor & Taylor, $15; City of Vancouver, $30.80; Vancouver Occupational Industries Shop, $86.40; Vancouver Pacific Paper Co., Ltd., $168.60; Vermin Chemical Co., Ltd., $170; Victoria Bed & Mattress Co., Ltd., $85.34; West Disinfecting Co., $287.75; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $69.13 6,229.12 Carried forward $118,135.61 $6,913,870.72 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 203 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Institutions, Hospitals, etc.—Continued. Vote 161. Provincial Infirmaries—Continued. Brought forward . $118,135.61 Expenses—Continued. In-patient Care—Mount St. Mary 62,396.25 Burials, Mount St. Mary—B.C. Funeral Co., Ltd., $208.50; S. J. Curry & Son, $340; McCall Bros., $208.50; F. L. Thomson, $340 1,097.00 Less sundry revenues $78,855.51 Less rent and board deductions _. 1,974.93 $181,628.86 Total, Vote 161 Vote 162. Home for the Aged. Salaries ($28,354.19) : Physician—G. W. Pailthorpe Sundry employees Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board Expenses ($43,280.83) : Office Supplies, etc.—Telegrams and telephones Fuel, Light, Water, Power—Mental Hospital, Essondale Furniture and Fixtures—Mental Hospital, Essondale Janitors' Supplies—Mental Hospital, Essondale Provisions—Colony Farm, Essondale, $6,373.54; Hudson's Bay Co., $175.49; W. A. Jameson Coffee Co., Ltd., $54.28; W. H. Malkin Co., Ltd., $180.51; Mental Hospital, Essondale, $20,766.79 Uniforms and Clothing—Mental Hospital, Essondale Medical and Surgical Supplies—R. C. Demmery, $15; E. Trapp, $250; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $10 Incidentals and Contingencies—S. Bowell & Son, $480; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $28.27; Mental Hospital, Essondale, $1,860.58; Pacific Parts, Ltd., $120.76; Pied Piper Exterminating & Fumigating Co., Ltd., $30'; Royal City Cleaners & Dyers, Ltd., $3.75; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $19 Less sundry revenues . Less board and rent deductions Total, Vote 162 $39,962.59 3,430.16 80,830.44 $250.00 28,193.00 $28,443.00 88.81 $28,354.19 145.20 9,756.63 1,370.59 185.28 27,550.61 1,455.16 275.00 2,542.36 $71,635.02 43,392.75 Statutory. "An Act to provide for the Payment of an Allowance to F. A. Pauline." F. A. Pauline " Teachers' Pensions Act," Sec. 17 (3). Commissioner of Teachers' Pensions " Municipal Superannuation Act," Sec. 26. Registration fees . "Public Inquiries Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Chap. 131. . Mount View High School Inquiry. Commissioner—Judge J. O. Wilson, services $600, expenses $363.45 Counsel—M. B. Jackson $963.45 1,375.00 3,913,870.72 100,798.42 28,242.27 4,200.00 1,242.43 196.50 Carried forward . $2,338.45 $7,048,550.34 EE 204 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. S T atutory—Con tinned. "Public Inquiries Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Chap. 131—Continued. Mount View High School Inquiry—Continued. Brought forward.. $2,338.45 $7,048,550.34 Miscellaneous—H. Langley, $1,241.40; E. L. Link, $48; J. R. Men- zies, $20; pay-lists, witnesses, etc., $473.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $9 1,791.90 Forestry Commission. D. H. Baker, services $556.45, expenses $110.40; B.C. Provincial Police, $25; R. M. Brown, $16.75; H. W. Davey, $28.45; G. F. Drummond, $51; King's Printer, $196.59; F. M. Knapp, $14.20; W. M. Mercer, $395.03; M. Salt, $52.50; W. H. Walsh, $733.15; A. Watson, services, $339.86; A. Watson, sundry accounts, $39.18; V. D. Webb, $90.70; pay-lists, advertising, $1,167.57; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $12.49 " Mothers' Allowances Act," Chap. 53, 1937. Monthly pensions .-. .... Administration of " Old-age Pension Act " and Pensions for the Blind. Salaries ($38,365.47) : Chairman—J. H. Creighton Members—H. L. Greenwood, $2,400; J. A. W. Bell, $250 Accountant—C N. Carnsew Executive Assistant—E. W. Berry Supervisor—A. B. Edwards - Chief Clerk—D. Spurr Receptionist—P. E. W. Reid Clerks—R. Hicks, $1,380; G. M. Perrin, $1,200 Clerk-Stenographers—J. Allen, $1,080; M. Clarke, $1,020; H. Enders, $343.62; H. Hill, $330; B. Jones, $840; M. King, $945 W. Lockhart, $480; C. Marcotte, $116.38; M. Munro, $662.67 S. Patmore, $167.09; H. Plumb, $708.13; L. Richards, $1,200 J. Robertson, $1,305; M. Smith, $1,140; B. Tracey, $1,200; I. Troup, $779.33; C White, $862.50 Machine Operators—A. Hazlewood, $960; M. Patterson, $318.74 Visitor—C. G. Murdoch Telephone Operator—P. Marston Stenographers—S. Beattie, $76.71; M. Davison, $21.77; B. Edwards, $412.50; W. Elliott, $480; P. Grattan, $337.50; C Horn- stein, $477.50; M. Johnson, $189.68; T. Johnson, $881.25; F. Mills, $444.18; I. Morrison, $169.35 File Clerks—M. Kennedy, $155.16; N. Kerr, $131.90; M. Moore, $73.96; E. Moren, $840; A. Pals, $234.84; C. O. Preston, $203.39; E. Shone, $107.59 Junior Clerk—J. B. McCurdy Workmen's Compensation Board $3,999.96 2,650.00 703.23 2,040.00 2,400.00 600.00 1,620.00 2,580.00 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board re J. B. McCurdy _-. Expenses ($26,198.42) : Office Supplies, etc.—Addressograph-Multigraph Sales Co., Ltd., $2,155.98; B.C Credit Unionist, $63; B.C. Financial Times, $40; B.C. Towel & Linen Supply, Ltd., $81.35; Brooks-Corning Co., Ltd., $94; Bulman Bros., $243.60; Burroughs Adding Machine of Canada, Ltd., $12.53; Canadian Bank of Commerce (exchange), $1,546.53; C.P.R. Co., $78.90; Canadian Postage Meters, Ltd., $129.71; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $15.95; Cope- land, Chatterson, Ltd., $47; Country Life, $52.92; Financial 13,179.72 1,278.74 61.28 900.00 3,490.44 1,746.84 124.19 1,000.00 $38,374.40 8.93 $38,365.47 4,130.35 3,829.32 581,541.29 Carried forward.. $38,365.47 $7,638,051.30 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 205 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Statutory—Continued. Administration of " Old-age Pension Act " and Pensions for the Blind— Continued. Brought forward $38,365.47 $7,638,051.30 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. News, $107.64; Hume & Rumble, $15.71; King's Printer, $3,195.93; Letter Shop, $175; Mainland Transfer Co., Ltd., $26.67; McAinsh & Co., Ltd., $24; T. W. MeKenzie, $19; National Cash Register Co., Ltd., $129.14; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $50.77; The Pensioner, $51.60; postage, $8,546.32; Receiver-General of Canada, $18.50; Remington- Rand, Ltd., $485.96; H. J. Sayer & Co., Ltd., $51.70; Service Messenger, $14.30; K. A. Stahl, $26; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $929.70; Vancouver Daily Province, $12; pay-lists, advertising, $1,021.55; pay-lists, overtime, $2,082.60; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $152.53 21,738.09 Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. H. Creighton, $153.17; A. B. Ed- . wards, $18.80; P. Grattan, $4.60; H. L. Greenwood, $166.35; C. W. Lundy, $175.40; D. Spurr, $133.08; B.C. Provincial Police, $141.30 792.70 Cost-of-living bonus 3,667.63 Less refunds, gasoline tax $137.63 Less sundry refunds . 29.79 $64,563.89 167.42 $64,396.47 >! onthly pensions 3,828,047.79 $3,892,444.26 Less refunds— Old-age Pensions—' Dominion Government $2,791,031.33 Province of Alberta 97,946.45 Province of Manitoba 23,928.98 Province of New Brunswick 1,071.83 North-west Territories 27.50 Province of Nova Scotia 1,988.78 Province of Ontario 10,657.38 Province of'Prince Edward Island 220.16 Province of Quebec 1,790.41 Province of Saskatchewan . 52,586.62 $2,981,249.44 Pensions for the Blind— Dominion Government $65,828.76 Province of Alberta 792.78 Province of Manitoba 433.62 Province of New Brunswick.. 9.94 Province of Ontario 311.49 Province of Quebec 78.71 Province of Saskatchewan 2,165.13 69,620.43 ■ 3,050,869.87 Total, Administration of " Old-age Pension Act" and Pensions for the Blind 841,574.39 " Provincial Elections Act," 1939, Chap. 16. By-election. Revelstoke - $1,575.79 Carried forward 1 $1,575.79 $8,479,625.69 EE 206 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Statutory—Continued. "Provincial Elections Act," 1939, Chap. 16—Continued. Brought forward $1,575.79 $8,479,625.69 Registration of Voters. Salaries ($6,155.39) : Registrar-General—G. M. Phillips $3,600.00 Deputy Registrars—E. Middleton, $629.03; W. H. Ryan, $1,500 2,129.03 Pay-lists 426.36 $6,155.39 Miscellaneous—W. L. Bell, $229.50; W. A. Blake, $10; E. N. Copping, $719.08; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $20; King's Printer, $278.10; postage, $45.27; G. M. Phillips, $51.05; J. Skinner, $431.61; J. W. Stewart, $300; Sun Directories, $80; C. N. Tingle, $120; W. W. Walkem, $249.60; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $19.57 2,553.78 8,709.17 Cost-of-living bonus . : 267.43 $10,552.39 Less refunds 40.00 10,512.39 " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. Cost-of-living bonus 245,358.97 Special Warrant No. 5. Grant to City of Victoria towards the expenses of an Auxiliary Fire-hall at 461 Superior Street . 1,000.00 Special Warrant No. 10. Grant to City of Victoria towards expenses of the Victoria Centenary Celebration (conditional) 10,000.00 Special Warrant No. 12. Re Alterations to T.B. Hospital, Vancouver. A. Sullivan '. 6,989.56 Special Warrant No. 14. Purchase of Microfilming Machine. Canadian Kodak Sales, Ltd., $4,730; C.P.R. Co., 55 cents 4,730.55 Total expenditure, Department of the Provincial Secretary $8,758,217.16 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. " Public Utilities Act," 1938, Sec 58. Administration. Salaries ($35,191.52) : Chairman—W. A. Carrothers $10,000.00 Commissioners—J. C. MacDonald, $7,500; L. W. Pat- more, $7,500 15,000.00 Chief Engineer—S. R. Weston 8,250.00 Acting Secretary—H. W. Mellish 2,580.00 Office Supervisor—J. Roberts 960.00 Assistant Statistician—J. Swansborough 1,680.00 Technical Adviser—H. J. MacLeod 500.00 Accountant—R. G. MacFarlane 282.76 Draughtsman—G. B. White 170.00 Carried forward $39,422.76 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 207 SERVICE. Expended. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION—Continued. " Public Utilities Act," 1938, Sec 58—Continued. Administration—Continued. Brought forward $39,422.76 Salaries—Continued. Filing Clerk—A. Abercrombie .. 1,020.00 Clerk-Stenographer—P. Anderson 960.00 Stenographers—M. A. Caston, $880; D. Field (nee Campbell), $840; E. Knight, $840 2,560.00 Less charged to Rural Electrification Committee $8,301.57 Less charged to West Canadian Hydro Electric Corporation 469.67 $43,962.76 8,771.24 $35,191.52 Expenses ($5,516.23) : Travelling Expenses, etc.—W. A. Carrothers, $908.33; H. W. Mellish, $193.06; J. C. MacDonald, $253.88; L. W. Patmore, $127.40; J. Roberts, $21.70; S. R. Weston, $74.09 ■__.__ 1,578.46 Miscellaneous—King's Printer, $576.65; K. Maca- skill, $27.75; P. J. Mackay, $41.55; Moody's Manual of Investments, $13.32; T. S. McPherson, $1,845; petty cash, $113.02; Public Utilities Reports, $59.66; Receiver-General of Canada, $13; telegrams and telephones, $980.46; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Underwood Elliott Fisher, Ltd., $74.50; Vote 137, $90.75; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $90.11 3,937.77 $40,707.75 Less miscellaneous receipts 75.35 Total, Administration $40,632.40 Inves tigations. Salaries ($1,315.41) : Chief Engineer—S. R. Weston $750.00 Stenographer—A. Caston 80.00 Chargeable to West Canadian Hydro Electric Corporation, Ltd. 469.67 Cost-of-living bonus 15.74 $1,315.41 Expenses ($221.27) : Travelling Expenses, etc.—R. G. MacFarlane, $59.10;' S. R. Weston, $93.92; G. B. White, $68.25 _._, 221.27 Less received from B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd. $836.92 Less received from West Canadian Hydro Electric Corporation, Ltd.... 699.76 $1,536.68 1,536.68 : Motor Carrier Act." Salaries ($39,114.11) : Superintendent—R. M. Taylor $4,200.00 Assistant Superintendent;—I. C. Barltrop 2,700.00 Statistician—M. Beck 2,280.00 Temporary Rates Examiner—O. Cashato 1,800.00 Carried forward $10,980.00 $40,632.40 EE 208 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION—Continued. " Public Utilities Act," 1938, Sec 58—Continued. " Motor Carrier Act "—Continued, Brought forward $10,980.00 $40,632.40 Salaries—Continued. Assistant Secretary—M. McKay . Chief Clerk—J. S. Black - Cashier—M. Jones Clerk-Cashier—R. Stone Clerks—E. Biggins, $780; C. N. Cook, $1,634; Y. Foster, $184.55; J. Lindsey, $390; O. McAlpine, $1,020 Stenographers—M. Beasley, $960; G. Goodwin, $510; M. Graham, $311.50; K. A. Gray, $345; E. R. Kocsik, $960; R. McGonegil, $840; M. Perry, $226.41; M. E. Ross, $306.20; M. Steeves, $960; B. E. Symons, $602.33; N. Wilkinson, $650 Machine Operator—G. Welch Junior Clerks—J. Jordan, $540.32; N. Wilkinson, $100 Inspectors—F. Black, $2,220; G. L. Greenwood, $1,980; M. K. Hume, $1,920; W. A. Jaffray, J. W. Lyon, $300; H. J. Maddaford, $1,800 Temporary Assistance—B. Foster, $81.60; M. E. Kocsik, $9; J. Rinn, $58.80; M. Willins, $84.60 B.C. Provincial Police re W. A. Jaffray Expenses ($21,762.57) : Office Supplies, etc. — Addressograph-Multigraph Sales Co., Ltd., $58.10; Arrow Transfer Co., Ltd., $57; Brooks-Corning Co., Ltd., $126; C.P.R. Co., $43.76; Canadian Postage Meters, Ltd., $77.85; C. W. Cope, $15.90; C. P. Foster & Co., Ltd., $12; A. W. Fraser, $13.15; H. Gregg, $26.95; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $10.25; City of Kelowna, $11.44; King's Printer, $2,093.80; P. J. Mackay, $231.40; Mainland Transfer Co., Ltd., $14.07; R. J. Mc- Alpin, $63; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $10.35; C. F. McHardy, $420; T. S. McPherson, $279; City of Nelson, $30.75; Oakalla Prison Farm, $2,445.29; petty cash, $287.95; postage, $1,475.64; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $28.63; Royal Anne Hotel, $332.50; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $2,022.90; T. Treadgold, $10; C. W. Tyler, $24.20; Underwood Elliott Fisher, Ltd., $21.50; pay-lists, labpur, $16; duplicator work, $75.35; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $48.16 Travelling Expenses, etc.—F. Black, $893.16; W. A. Carrothers, $170.61; O. Cashato, $13.15; G. L. Greenwood, $1,660.64; H. K. Hume, $1,418.44; W. A. Jaffray, $1,627.43; J. W. Lyon, $205.40; H. J. Maddaford, $1,625.70; R. M. Taylor, $170.33. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $204.60; Bowell-McDonald Motor Co., Ltd., $84.59; Boyd's Garage, $12.20; B.A. Motordrome, $45.50; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $10.88; Cuthbert Motors, Ltd., $422.30; Dezall's Garage Co., Ltd., $19.40; Dill's Service Station, $57.52; Hurley Motors, $42.50; Johnston Bros. Garage, $74.35; Kamloops Tire Hospital, $68.90; Matson's Garage, $15; Medical Building Garage, Ltd., $89.50; Morgan's Garage, $204.83; Mutch Tire Co., Ltd., $224.06; McDermott Motors, Ltd., $14; R. D. Prosser, 1,080.00 2,220.00 1,020.00 1,020.00 4,008.55 6,671.44 900.00 640.32 8,400.00 234.00 1,939.80 $39,114.11 10,422.89 Carried forward $49,537.00 $40,632.40 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 209 service. Expended. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION—Continued. " Public Utilities Act," 1938, Sec 58—Continued. " Motor Carrier Act "—Continued. Brought forward $49,537.00 $40,632.40 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc.—Continued. $19.57; Public Works Garage, $801.20; Schreifels Motors, Ltd., $12.49; Syd Smith, Ltd., $19; Sowerby-Cuthbert, Ltd., $110.18; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $51.02; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $415.51; Victory Motors, $420.88; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $92.71; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $22.13 '. 11,339.68 Less refund, gasoline tax Total, " Motor Carrier Act " . $60,876.68 319.37 " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. Cost-of-living bonus Total expenditure, Public Utilities Commission . 60,557.31 $101,189.71 4,324.85 $105,514.56 Vote 163. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. Minister's Office. Salaries ($9,540) : Minister of Public Works—Hon. H. Anscomb- Secretary—A. Wills Expenses ($1,822.50) : Office Supplies, etc.—Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; King's Printer, $73.50; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $184.09; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $39.50 Travelling Expenses, etc.—Hon. H. Anscomb, $1,374.67. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—R. S. Day & Son, Ltd., $36; Golden Motors, $28.29; Imperial Service Garage, $1.85; Public Works Garage, $10.02; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $10.58 Total expenditure, Minister's Office . Vote 164. Administration. Salaries ($249,498.99) : Chief Engineer—A. Dixon Chairman, Highway Board—A. L. Carruthers Assistant Chief Engineer—H. C Anderson Member of Highway Board—W. Ramsay Secretary to Chief Engineer—E. Laidman Secretary to Highway Board—V. Carter Clerk-Stenographer—M. Mossey Accounting Branch. Chief Accountant—A. W. E. Pitkethley ;__.. Assistant Chief Accountant—H. W. Edwardson Clerks—H. C Davies, $1,320; J. Davies, $1,106.13; J. A. Lons- bury, $1,300; J. D, McKinnell, $745.33; V. Neary, $1,020 Machine Operator—F. Carter 14 Carried forward.. $7,500.00 2,040.00 $9,540.00 361.09 1,461.41 $5,240.00 5,240.00 4,500.00 300.00 1,380.00 787.50 285.00 2,700.00 2,560:00 5,491.46 941.33 $11,362.50 $29,425.29 $11,362.50 EE 210 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. Vote 164. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Administration—Continued. Accounting Branch—Continued. Brought forward Salaries—Continued. Stenographers—M. Dey, $870; E. Gane, $145.16; M. Laidlaw, $300; M. Mossey, $817.67; D. Murray, $807.09; G. Perry, f ~ D. Sluggett, $480; J. Williams, $450 Architect's Branch. Chief Architect—H. Whittaker Assistant Chief Architect—L. W. Hargreaves Architect—G. S. Ford Draughtsman—B. E. Woods . Combustion Engineer—K. Moodie Stenographer—E. Eley : Engineering Branch. Bridge Engineer—G. M. Duncan Bridge Inspector—M. McDonald Draughtsmen—R. L. Colby, $375; H. N. Gahan, $2,100; J. T. Hepburn, $2,340; C. K. Saunders, $2,280 Assistant Engineer—M. C. Davies Stenographers — M. I. Brown, $1,020; D. Home, $322.59; M. Laidlaw, $600 Equipment Branch. Mechanical Superintendent—J. W. Armstrong Inspector of Equipment—E. H. L. Attree Accountant—W. Wright Clerk—N. C. Bell Stenographer—E. Prangnell General Office. Chief Clerk—F. Howland Filing Clerk—R. Kersey ... $29,425.29 $11,362.50 4,749.92 4,300.00 3,250.00 2,820.00 2,520.00 2,400.00 1,080.00 3,600.00 1,710.00 7,095.00 2,040.00 1,942.59 3,060.00 2,460:00 2,040.00 1,620.00 900.00 1,980.00 1,620.00 Temporary Assistance. J. Barber, $499.50; H. Carney, $1,800; R. Chamberlain, $262.74; J. G. Cummings, $1,197.58; J. Di Castri, $780; E. Fairclough, $309.84; A. Foster, $50.81; M. J. Grant, $288.17; L. Helgesen, $346.41; A. Hickling, $875; D. Holden, $650; G. Kent, $111.29; R. Kerr, $300; D. Kirkpatrick, $450; M. Koski, $230.65; E. Lewis, $632.67; J. Logie, $1,500; R. Lomas, $694.83; F. Macdonald, $830; J. Robertson, $580; H. Shepherd, $815; D. Trenholm, $169.84; G. Williamson, $50.32; M. J. Young, $100.86 13,525.51 District Offices. Engineers—W. P. Beavan, $3,360; W. W. Bell, $280; H. M. Big- wood, $2,700; H. F. Bourne, $2,700; A. J. Bowering, $1,837.90; J. C. Brady, $3,465; F. J. Clark, $3,140; R. M. Corning, $1,800; W. H. Cotton, $2,700; S. A. Cunliffe, $2,770; A. S. Duckett, $2,700; O. G. Gallaher, $2,700; H. L. Hayne, $3,510; E. S. Jones, $3,660; J. L. King, $2,520; F. L. Macpherson, $660; J. W. Miers, $3,430; G. MacLeod, $2,700; S. D. H. Pope, $2,700 ; W. Ramsay, $3,360; O. P. Roberts, $3,360; J. L. Roe, $2,459.19; E. Smith, $3,240; O. W. Smith, $3,010:08; H. W. Stevens, $2,700; G. N. Stowe, $2,700; W. A. Talbot, $2,700; O. J. Wilkie, $2,520; W. R. Workman, $2,400 77,782.17 Office Engineer—R. L. Colby 1,485.00 Carried forward.. $173,405.48 $11,362.50 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 211 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 164. Administration—Continued. District Offices—Continued. Brought forward $173,405.48 $11,362.50 Salaries—Continued. Draughtsmen—A. E. Sanderson, $870; J. Slater, $1,080 1,950.00 Clerks—T. Baxter, $1,740; J. J. Beesley, $1,860; H. P. Bell, $1,620; M.H.Blackey, $1,365; J. W. Butlin, $1,680; W. Clough, $330.65; R. Cullen, $1,620; F. J. Dooling, $1,620; G. W. Feeney, $1,920; M. Forrest, $1,200; D. S. Fraser, $1,680; R. B. Gil- mour, $1,620; W. K. Gunn, $1,800; H. A. W. Hames, $1,620; C. B. Hayne, $1,620; G. C. Kimberley, $810; W. H. Linton, $1,660; J. A. Lonsbury, $260; I. J. Mowat, $1,800; W. S. Nason, $156.90; E. R. Oatman, $1,800; W. S. Orr, $1,500; A. J. Passmore, $840; H. G. Pidcock, $824; H. Reid, $1,800; E. Roberts, $1,690; F. O. I. Smith, $1,274.18; R. Stephenson, $1,440; C. Tyrrell, $1,390; W. A. Webb, $1,680; G. Wilson, $1,785; H. G. Windt, $1,690; H. Wood, $1,870 47,565.73 Clerk-Stenographers—M. E. Bell, $960; D. Burn, $285; I. J. Bur- rell, $1,260; F. E. Gonzales, $1,020; H. M. Griffin, $1,080; E. McLaughlin, $1,200; H. G. Pidcock, $462; R. Pomeroy, $1,200; M. D. Urquhart, $960; J. C. Williams, $244.35 8,671.35 Stenographers—C. Atkinson, $900; J. E. Beaulne, $1,045; M. E. Bradshaw, $455; V. R. Bromley, $785; M. Brown, $1,020; E. Buchan, $900; D. Burn, $480; P. Davis, $930; J. V. Douglas, $25.16; F. K. Dunn, $75; K. E. Dunn, $58.07; C. A. Fairbairn, $664.68; C. E. Genge, $766.94; J. M. Griswold, $420; S. M. Harvey, $450; R. P. M. Hayter, $820; J. Hendrie, $900; A. L. Homewood, $717.50; C. A. Laughton, $780; E. Mitchell, $12.58; F. A. Moss, $900; E. McCoy, $260; F. E. M. Pearson, $890; J. Price, $785; B. Probert, $805; S. Smith, $140; M. E. Stain- ton, $805; G. M. Weaver, $172.50; R. R. Wiebe, $104; M. Young, $840 17,906.43 Expenses ($63,044.33) : Office Supplies, etc., Headquarters — Bureau of Economics and Statistics, $313.42; CN. Railways, $33.94; C.P.R. Co., $18.73; Canadian Good Roads Association, $300; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $23.93; Columbian Co., Ltd., $22.56; Diggon-Hibben, Ltd., $61.40; Dunne & Rundle, Ltd., $48.87; Gore Blue Print Co., $310.85; International Business Machines Co., Ltd., $389; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $10; King's Printer, $6,561.29; Lands Department, $1,667.52; T. H. McDermott, $21; National Paper Box, Ltd., $80; Roads and Bridges, $64; Sun Directories, Ltd., $82; telegrams and telephones, $2,412.48; Vancouver Daily Province, $48.40; Vancouver News-Herald, $25.84; Vancouver Sun, $53.80; Vote 165—Repairs, $17.07; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $38.95 $249,498.99 Less refunds $12,605.05 50.66 Office Supplies, etc., District Offices—W. Brass, $29.30; N. Brew $10; Burr Office Supplies, Ltd., $46.27; CN. Railways, $62.85 C.P.R. Co., $156.38; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $18.61; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $13.35; Columbia Power Co., Ltd., $55.20 Columbia-Vanderhoof Power Co., Ltd., $33.80; City of Cranbrook, $30.45; R. Dickson, $16.75; Dunne & Rundle, Ltd, $34.68; Eastman's, Ltd., $32.21; Golden Motors, $37.60; C W Haas, $19.60; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $20; Kamloops Sentinel, $13.65; F. M. Keevil, $120; City of Kelowna, $51.43 King's Printer, $2,532.26; Lands Department, $17; W. W Loane Hardware, $16.21; Nanaimo-Duncan Utilities, $30.94 Northern Alberta Railways Co., $16.56; R. H. Ormond, $35.52 Carried forward 12,554.39 $262,053.38 $11,362.50 EE 212 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. Vote 164. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Administration—Continued. District Offices—Continued. Brought forward $262,053.38 $11,362.50 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc., District Offices—Continued. P.G.E. Railway Co., $33; P. Peebles, $36; postage, $4,105.46 J. E. Price, $162.50; Sun Directories, Ltd., $80; A. C. Taylor & Co., $10; telegrams and telephones, $9,229.55; C. Tenby, $192 Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $83.73; Vancouver Photo Supply Ltd., $74.64; West Transfer Co., $10.14; Vote 167—Roads Saanich District, $10.56; sundry accounts not exceeding $10 $172.85 $17,651.05 22.50 Less refunds Travelling Expenses, etc., Headquarters — H. C. Anderson, $1,399.98; J. Armstrong, $1,130.94; E. H. L. Attree, $993.58; N. C. Bell, $24.75; A. L. Carruthers, $671.57; R. L. Colby, $64.95; J. H. Davies, $416.38; A. Dixon, $194.65; G. M. Duncan, $209.95; H. W. Edwardson, $73.25; G. S. Ford, $88.64; L. W. Hargreaves, $467.21; J. T. Hepburn, $11.30; J. A. Lonsbury, $252.36; K. Moodie, $300.55; M. McDonald, $552.18; A. W. E. Pitkethley, $360.77; H. Whittaker, $753.04; B. E. Woods, $110.95. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $250.69; Davis-Drake Motors, Ltd., $292.88; R. S. Day & Son, Ltd., $32.30; Douglas Tire Service, $26.32; Empire Motors, Ltd., $12.86; Empress Garage, $132.64; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $38.45; National Motor Co., Ltd., $188.30; Truck Tires & Recapping, Ltd., $29; R. Walker & Sons, Ltd., $28.78; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $11.55; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $65.96; garage accounts, $307.10; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $19.01 — Travelling Expenses, etc., District Offices—W. P. Beavan, $896.42; J. J. Beesley, $64.75; W. L. Berwick, $16.93; H. M. Bigwood, $476.95; H. F. Bourne, $296.17; A. J. Bowering, $187.67; J. C. Brady, $240.35; F. J. Clark, $25.80; R. L. Colby, $496.01; R. M. Corning, $91.78; W. H. Cotton, $76.85; S. A. Cunliffe, $431.20; A. S. Duckett, $99.70; G. W.-Feeney, $46.13; O. G. Gallaher, $1,232.99; R. B. Gilmour, $47.17; W. K. Gunn, $92.25; W. A. W. Hames, $108.22; C. B. Hayne, $26.67; H. L. Hayne, $954.85; E. S. Jones, $285.78; J. L. King, $189.39; J. W. Miers, $420.09; G. MacLeod, $489.20; H. Pidcock, $56.17; S. D. H. Pope, $309.78; W. Ramsay, $466.46; O. P. Roberts, $572.14; J. L. Roe, $193.62; E. Smith, $375.80; O. W. Smith, $178.66; H. W. Stevens. $72.50; G. N. Stowe, $592.38; W. A. Talbot, $120.20; O. J. Wilkie, $36; H. G. Windt, $27.95; W. R. Workman, $126.10; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $6.90. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Acme Automotive Supply, $10.36; G. Anderson, $18; R. Angus, Ltd., $52.84; Aspol Motors, $422.52; Barrett's Garage, $36.67; Baxter Motors, $135.81; Beath & Sharpe, Ltd., $12.95; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $140.88; Boultbee, Ltd., $23.75; Bowes & Herron, $21.10; Boyd Motors, Ltd., $50.11; Brammall-Mason, Ltd., $89.64; B.A. Motordrome, $14.50; British American Oil Co., Ltd., $25.79; C C. Brown Motors, Ltd., $148.35; G. Browning, $10; C.P.R. Co., $134.38; Cariboo Sales & Service, Ltd., $104.25; A. W. Carter, Ltd., $163.65; Central Service Depot, $103.21; D. Chapman & Co., Ltd., $86; Commercial Tire Co., Ltd., $109.90; Comox Garage, $12: Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $10.88: Dearborn Motors, Ltd., $24.75; Dendoff Springs, $11.35: Dill's Service Station, $212.03; Douglas Tire Service, $42.58; Dueck-Nicoll Motors, Ltd., $28; Empire Motors, Ltd., $73.18; Fernie Garage, $344.01; Fogg Motors, Ltd., $15.94; Golden Motors, Ltd., $99.85; Hamilton Carried forward 17,628.55 9,512.84 ,194.77 $11,362.50 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 213 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 164. Administration—Continued. District Offices—Continued. Brought forward $289,194.77 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses, etc., District Offices—Continued. Garage, Ltd., $14.30; R. G. Harvey, $33.29; T. J. Hodgson, $45; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $106.16; Hoskins Garage, $129.76; Hudson's Bay Co., $22.50; Hunt Motors, $13.74; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $270.93; International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $10.89; Invermere Garage, $12.32; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $36.98; A. H. Johnston, $20.50; Johnston Bros., $60.15; Kamloops Tire Hospital, $12; G. A. Kirk, $46; A. Knox, $29.89; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $474.25; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $29.64; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $29.56; R. A. Miller, $35.25; Modern Motors, $27.46; Morgan's Garage, $55.53; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $10.70; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., $29.03; Natal Garage, $156.39; Neil & Neil, Ltd., $175.50; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $20; P.G.E. Railway Co., $10.30; S. E. Parker, Ltd., $18.82; Pat's Service Station, $18.15; Pouce Coupe Garage, $38.61; Pound's Auto Shop, $31.40; Prince George Motors, Ltd., $102.10; Public Works Garage, $6,745.90; Queen City Motors, Ltd., $44.31; Revelstoke Garage, $70.37; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $363.37; Shillam's Garage, $15.57; Smedley Garage Co., $12.86; Smithers Garage & Electric, $13.56; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $81.84; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $36.50; Terrace Transfer & Taxi, $22; Thomson Motors, Ltd., $26.31; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $217.32; Triangle Motor Service, $14.25; C. V. Turner & Co., $16.55; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $96.36; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $19.05; Victoria Garage, $10; Victoria Radiator Works, $13.50; Victoria Super Service Station, $13.71; L. Virtue, $160.53; R. Walker & Sons, Ltd., $16.61; Weir's Garage, $101.45; Williams Lake Garage, $39.10; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $16.95; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $320.49; pay-lists, labour, $274.39; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $148.32 $11,362.50 Less refunds $24,255.48 906.93 23,348.55 Total expenditure, Administration 312,543.32 Vote 165. Maintenance of Parliament Buildings and Grounds. Salaries ($67,989.89) : Telegraph Office. Telegraph Operator—R. C. Berry Heating Plant. Engineer—A. Johnston Fireman—W. Barlow $1,620.00 2,170.00 1,548.66 Mechanical Staff. Foreman of Works—W. Tyson Head Carpenter—P. Mackereth — Chief Electrician—C. F. S. Chitty Plumber—C W. Kinloch Painter—W. A. Tuson Chauffeur—G. S. Smith Carried forward.. 2,660.00 1,980:00 2,020.00 2,020.00 1,900.00 1,800.00 $17,718.66 $323,905.82 EE 214 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 165. Maintenance of Parliament Buildings and Grounds—Continued. Brought forward.. Salaries—Continued. Janitors, Watchmen, and Ushers. Chief Janitor—C. Axhorn Night Foreman—-J. Naysmith Day Foreman—A. Grant Janitors—G. D. Barker, $1,260; G. W. Chapman, $1,260; H. L. Coleman, $1,260; J. Conway, $1,260; F. L. Crofton, $1,260; A. Davies, $1,260; R. Evans, $1,260; G. E. Gillespie, $525; T. L. Graham, $1,260; E. Hills, $1,260; E. Moss, $1,260; E. C. Moyes, $1,260; D. Muir, $1,260; N. A. McDowell, $1,260; J. A. Price, $1,260; T. Ralph, $1,260; D. W. Sellick, $1,260; T. Tim- mins, $1,260; T. B. Veitch, $1,260; A. Wallace, $1,260: Janitress—A. J. Eldridge Watchmen—J. Andrew, $1,260; J. F. Lee, $1,260; A. H. Tobin, $1,260 Usher—S. Moult Assistant Usher—S. Fairhurst $17,718.66 $323,905.82 1,820.00 1,560:00 1,380.00 24,465.00 960.00 3,780.00 1,260:00 360.00 Temporary Assistance. Janitors, Watchmen, etc.—Pay-lists 12,756.82 Grounds. Head Gardener—H. H. Reed Assistant Gardener—A. Mitchell Less Janitor service, etc., to King's Printer Expenses ($111,878.22) : Heating Plant: Fuel, Sundry Wages, etc.—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $262.32; Kingham-Gillespie Coal Co., Ltd., $11,165.98; J. E. Painter's Sons, $1,721.02; Provincial Mental Home, Colquitz, $48; Purchasing Commission, $64.57; P. V. Stevenson, $13.50; W. Walker & Sons, Ltd., $202; pay-lists, labour, $3,181.93 Heating Plant: Supplies, etc.—B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $79.09; Hafer Machine Co., Ltd., $116.15; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $73.67; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $29.68; T. McLay, $15; Pacific Sanitary Rag Co., $33.50; Pengelly Bros., $920.70; Ramsay Machine Works, Ltd., $40; C C. Snowdon, $153.25; Wonder Products, $136.63; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $33.75 $16,659.32 1,631.42 $18,290:74 Less heating, etc., 'supplied to King's Printer.. 3,097.57 Furniture, etc. — Addressograph-Multigraph Sales Co., Ltd., $322.33; F. L. Bott & Co., $30; Burroughs Adding Machine of - Canada, Ltd., $724.45; Canada Decalcomania Co., Ltd., $500; C.P.R. Co., $21.13; A. R. Cann, $86.09; Carpetorium Co., $62.25; Champion's, Ltd., $276.05; Diggon-Hibben, Ltd., $2,561.31; General Steel Wares, Ltd., $171; Harte-Andrews Paints, Ltd., $23.79; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $22.56; Hudson's Bay Co., $14.45; S. C. Johns, $13.69; Kelly, Douglas 1,719.41 1,470.00 $69,249.89 1,260.00 $67,989.89 15,193.17 Carried forward $83,183.06 $323,905.82 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 215 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 165. Maintenance of Parliament Buildings and Grounds—Continued. Brought forward . $83,183.06 $323,905.82 Expenses—Continued. Furniture, etc.—Continued. & Co., Ltd., $38; King's Printer, $12.30; J. Logie, $20; H. D. Mainwaring & Co., $25.50; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $314.27; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $306.36; National Cash Register Co. of Canada, Ltd., $124; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $68.70; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $87.36; Pantorium Dye Works of Canada, Ltd., $58.33; Remington- Rand, Ltd., $3,104.40; Shawnigan Lake Lumber Yards, Ltd., $125; D. Spencer, Ltd., $227.42; Standard Furniture Co., $1,586.21; Terminal Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $33; Underwood Elliott Fisher, Ltd., $3,632.08; Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $82.65; J. Ward, $16.25; " Loan Act, 1936," $155.44; Vote 165—Repairs, $1,520.42; pay-lists, labour, $186; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $59.73 Less sale of typewriter, etc. $16,612.52 150.90 Power, Light, Water, etc.—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $14,877.44; City of Victoria, $1,980.39 . Repairs—Alcock, Downing & Wright, Ltd., $40.23; Ascroft Electrical Machinery Co., Ltd., $64.83; Boultbee (Victoria), Ltd., $27.57; J. Bourget, $117.05; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $2,190:33; B.C. District Telegraph & Delivery Co., Ltd., $600; B.C.E.R. Cov Ltd., $22.64; B.C. Fuel Co., Ltd., $28.79; Cameron Lumber Co., Ltd., $258.74; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $55.22; Canadian, General Electric Co., Ltd., $204.04; C.P.R. Co., $17.96; Canadian Western Woodworkers, Ltd., $36.55; A. A. Clapp, $60; Crane, Ltd., $224.26; Edwards Welding Shop, $59.70; Empress Garage, $171.81; Evans, Coleman & Johnson Bros., Ltd., $398.24; Fuggle & Christopher, $84.05; R. A. Green Lumber Co., Ltd., $33.20; Harte-Andrews Paints, Ltd., $374.24; A. Haut, $10; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $477.24; Hobbs Glass, Ltd., $113.74; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $12.49; E. B. Horsman & Son, Ltd., $48.51; Horton Cedar Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $898; King's Printer, $62.15; Lemon- Gonnason Co., Ltd., $1,512.29; H. D. Mainwaring' & Co., $120.54; Messerschmidt & Sons, $102.64; Moore-Whittington Lumber Co., Ltd., $673.56; A. Murray & Co., Ltd., $26.65; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $334.23; D. Nicol, $10.50; J. R. Nixon, $11; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $1,458.83; W. N. O'Neil Co. (Victoria), Ltd., $24.35; Pacific Coast Painting Co., $50; Pacific Sanitary Rag Co., $53.25; Pacific Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $45.20; Pengelly Bros., $137.40; T. Plimley, Ltd., $10.35; G. Renteln, $117; A. Sheret, Ltd., $1,582.19; Ship Chandlers (McQuade's), Ltd., $14.19; Staneland Co., Ltd., $176.79; D. Spencer, Ltd., $14.50; Turnbull Elevator Co., Ltd., $27.12; Tytit Products Co., $135.28; V.I. Hardwood Floor Co., $119.45; Vancouver Island Plating Co., Ltd., $11.25; Waites' Key Shop, $56.85; Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $229.52; Vote 2_Meals, $46.80; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $18.74; "Loan Act, 1936," $53.06; pay-lists, transportation, $204.21; pay-lists, labour, $30,992.17; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $93.16 $45,154.65 Less refunds from various departments 12,985.19 Gardeners' Wages, Supplies, etc. — Armstrong Bros., $19.67; Baker Brick & Tile Co., Ltd., $38.25; Brown's Victoria Nurseries, Ltd., $13.25; Collisons, Ltd., $12.17; Hickman-Tye Carried forward 16,461.62 16,857.83 32,169.46 $148,671.97 $323,905.82 FROVINC!^' LIBRARY VICTORJA^B. C. EE 216 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 165. Maintenance of Parliament Buildings and Grounds—Continued. Brought forward '. $148,671.97 $323,905.82 Expenses—Continued. Gardeners' Wages, Supplies, etc.—Continued. Hardware Co., Ltd., $54.40; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $23.48; Layritz Nurseries, Ltd., $114.95; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $23; J. P. Merriman, $72; Scott & Peden, Ltd., $115.23; D. Spencer, Ltd., $157.90; Victoria Tractor Service, $16; Wil- lard Equipment, Ltd., $161.55; pay-lists, labour, $7,533.97; Vote 165—Repairs, $230.80; sundry accounts not exceeding $10>, $18.95 8,605.57 Janitors' Supplies—G. Allan, $180; Amberine Products, Ltd., $160:80; B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $101.10; Collisons, Ltd., $769.06; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $428.51; Economy Steam Laundry, $166.59; Fuggle & Christopher, $88.14; W. R. Gibbons, $24; Hygiene Products, Ltd., $21.73; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $110.05; W. H. Malkin Co., Ltd., $13.32; Mayer & Co., $18.25; A. D. Oades, $33.60; Pengelly Bros., $44.40; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $165.85; Victoria Box & Paper, Ltd., $479.60; G. H. Wood & Co., $16.25; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $34.22 $2,855.47 Less refunds 38.25 2,817.22 Telephones—B.C. Telephone Co. 18,746.23 Garage—Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $119.12; Boultbee (Victoria), Ltd., $26.10; Davis-Drake Motors, Ltd., $245.56; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $68.88; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $31.07 . : 490.73 Taxes, Insurance, etc.—City of Victoria 536.39 Total expenditure, Maintenance of Parliament Buildings and Grounds 179,868.11 Vote 166. Government House (Maintenance). Salaries ($3,710) : Head Gardener—W. G. Darling $1,440.00 Assistant Gardener—-A. Godfrey 1,430.00 Housekeeper—M. Fraser 840.00 $3,710.00 Expenses ($23,589.96) : Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $1,650.72; Kingham- Gillespie Coal Co., Ltd., $1,598.24; Kirk Coal (Victoria) Co., Ltd., $496.12; Mental Home, Colquitz, $136; City of Victoria, $644.52; Vote 165—Repairs, $110.30 4,635.90 Repairs—J. Bourget, $14.25; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $64.08; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $18.89; Carter-Halls-Aldinger Co., Ltd., $808.33; Commercial Window Cleaners, $54.50; Evans, Coleman & Johnson Bros., Ltd., $87.73; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $14.08; Horton Cedar Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $429; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $21.25; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $14.62; Messerschmidt & Sons, $70.96; Moore- Whittington Lumber Co., Ltd., $12.28; A. Murray & Co., Ltd., $16.63; C. J. McDowell, $77.12; T. McLay, $37.50; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $27.14; Pacific Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $36.70; Paint Supply Co., Ltd., $11.56; Pengelly Bros., $133.50; G. Renteln, $117; A. Sheret, Ltd., $401; V.I. Hardwood Floor Co., $96; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $17.67; Vote 165—Repairs, $2,294.86; pay-lists, labour, $188.75; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $44.58 5,109.98 Carried forward $13,455.88 $503,773.93 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 217 SERVICE. . Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 166. Government House (Maintenance)—Continued. Brought forward $13,455.88 $503,773.93 Expenses—Continued. Furniture, Supplies, etc.—M. Carmichael, $25; Economy Steam Laundry, $153.50; Fletcher Bros. (Victoria), Ltd., $10; Hudson's Bay Co., $59.70; Irish Linen Stores, Ltd., $98.55; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd.; $129.28; Pantorium Dye Works of Canada, Ltd., $109.30; Reweaving & Invisible Mending, $12; Robertson, Ltd., $403.10; D. Spencer, Ltd., $1,217:45; Standard Furniture Co., $79.99; Underwood Elliott Fisher, Ltd., $24; Woodward Stores, Ltd., $179.88; Vote 165—Repairs, $11.80; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $14.60 2,528.15 Grounds, Gardeners' Wages, Supplies, etc.—Armstrong Bros., $42.77; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $31; J. Brand & Co., Ltd., $15.80; Brown's Victoria Nurseries, Ltd., $133.25; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $33.91; Edwards Welding Shop, $13.25; Empress Garage, $45.92; Evans, Coleman & Johnson Bros., Ltd., $26; J. Everett & Sons, $134; Hickman- Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $27.92; Hobbs Glass, Ltd., $71.40; Layritz Nurseries, Ltd., $89; J. P. Merriman, $238.50; Moore- Whittington Lumber Co., Ltd., $38.41; Scott & Peden, Ltd., $112.83; Sutton & Sons, Ltd., $55.74; Wooldridge Bulb Farm, Ltd., $155; pav-lists, labour, $8,972; Vote 165—Repairs, $137.65; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $36.73 __. 10,411.08 Taxes, Insurance, etc.—P. R. Brown & Sons, Ltd., $27.50; A. H. Cox, $27.50; Hagar & Swayne, Ltd., $27.50; R. Hall & Sons, $27.50; E. E. Heath, $27.50; Ker & Stephenson, Ltd., $27.50; Mara, Bate & Co., Ltd., $27.50; Rithet Consolidated, Ltd., $27.50; Wise & Co., Ltd., $16.50 ■ $236.50 Less refund, claim for damage 25.00 211.50 Miscellaneous—C.P.R. Co., 73 cents; B.C. Telephone Co., $692.62 693.35 Total, Vote 166 27,299.96 Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc. Alberni District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $19,407.55 Miscellaneous—City of Alberni, $18; Alberni Engineering Works, Ltd., $272.60; Alberni Hardware Co., Ltd., $54.09; Alberni Pacific Lumber Co., Ltd., $2,110.75; Allen's Super Service, $215.06; R. Angus, Ltd., $59.63; Bloedel, Stewart & Welch, Ltd., $1,252.44; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $49.48; B.C. Fuel Co., Ltd., $109.34; C F. Bryant, $14; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $78.16; Coast Construction Co., Ltd., $617.84; Dendoff Springs, $333.63; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $12.03; General Auto Sales, Ltd., $93.80; W. C. Hamilton, $45.80; H. M. T. Hodgson, $37.50; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $624.19; Island Freight Service, Ltd., $19.40; A. H. Johnston, $26.25; F. W. Knott, $15; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $22.70; S. Madill, $39.55; McBride Fuel & Transfer Co., $21.94; A. McDonald & Sons, $10.80; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $19.94; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., $657.19; National Utilities Corporation, Ltd., $38.37; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $28.45; Privateer Mine, Ltd., $575.18; G. C. Shead, Ltd., $488.75; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $622.57; Simson-Maxwell, Ltd., $11.81; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $199.16; Village of Tofino, $243.50; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $536.98; Victoria Radiator Works, $27.75; Walls & Bradshaw, $13.32; Willard Equipment, Ltd., Carried forward $531,073.89 EE 218 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. Expended. DEPARTMENT OE PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc—Continued. Alberni District—Continued. Brought forward $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $254.99; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $283.96; pay- lists, truck-hire, $263; equipment rentals, $298.08; garage accounts, stores, etc., $1,424.21; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $85.54 $31,634.28 Less sundry refunds 2,772.80 Summary. Roads $24,007.57 Bridges 4,853.91 $28,861.48 Total, Alberni District $28,861.48 Atlin District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $22,068.23 Miscellaneous—Barrington Transportation Co., $31.60; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $481.23; Buena Vista Mining Co., $50; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $26.26; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $36.51; H. Carolan, $28.70; H. M. Clarke, $182.25; Crawford Transfer Co., Ltd., $126.34; Empire Motors, Ltd., $47.58; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,002.45; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $28.66; J. Haahti, $21.84; Hudson's Bay Co., $606.34; R. Hyland Estate, $11.30; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,208.47; J. Larsen, $38.38; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $186.56; Marion Transport, $11; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $31; H. McDonald, $624.02; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $51.64; Northern Airways, Ltd., $38.67; Northern B.C. Power Co., Ltd., $77.60; Pacific Coast Pipe Co., Ltd., $24.23; R. R. Peebler, $33.60; Provincial Motors, Ltd., $22.90; E. Provinse, $65.93; Rendell Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $313.45; R. A. Roxborough, $624.40; W. M. Roxborough, $38.50; L. Schulz, Ltd., $219.04; Silbak Premier Mines, Ltd., $118.36; Stewart Public Utilities, Ltd., $36; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $82.16; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $381.50; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $128.67; W. J. Wakefield, $100; White Pass & Yukon Route, $130.52; equipment rentals, $177.52; garage accounts, etc., $295.07; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $47.94 $29,856.42 Less sundry refunds 1,805.06 Summary. Roads $23,581.83 Bridges 3,869.53 Grease Harbour Ferry 600.00 $28,051.36 Total, Atlin District 28,051.36 Burnaby District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $11,049.03 Miscellaneous — E. J. Best, $406; B.C. Brush Works, Ltd $12.88; B.C. Concrete Co., Ltd., $61.80; Corporation of Dis- Carried forward $56,912.84 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 219 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Burnaby District—Continued. Brought forward ■. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. trict of Burnaby, $347.13; Canada Ingot Iron Co., Ltd., Commercial Chemicals, Ltd., $311.25; Commercial Tire Co. Ltd., $25.59; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $48.38; J. Dorgan $28.60; Fogg Motors, Ltd., $39.36; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $945.14 I. Grant, $180; Hammond Cedar Co., Ltd., $985.74; Home Oil Distributors,'Ltd., $695.75; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $135.31 International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $10.08; V. Z. Man ning, $125; Marshall-Wells (Westminster), Ltd., $364.48 Mohawk Lumber Co., Ltd., $10.88; Pedlar People, Ltd. $348.80; Permanent Timber Products, Ltd., $22.20; Road Materials, Ltd., $55.50; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $23.20 E. R. Taylor Construction Co., Ltd., $71.06; Trapp Motors Ltd., $76.72; R. Walker & Sons, Ltd., $38.08; Willard Equip ment, Ltd., $203.15; equipment rentals, $1,682.24; garage accounts, etc., $481.84; "Loan Act, 1936 "—Roads, $165.85 pav-lists, truck-hire, $731.50; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $50.36 Less sundry refunds $19,816.90 1,321.70 $56,912.84 $531,073.89 Summary. ' Roads $16,591.58 Bridges 1,903.62 $18,495.20- Total, Burnaby District 18,495.20 Cariboo District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $89,515.61 Miscellaneous—Alcock, Downing & Wright, Ltd., $31.92; Armstrong Drug Co., $12.05; E. D. Anderson, $100; T. J. Auld, $132.70; Bearing Supply House, Ltd., $16.69; Beath & Sharpe, Ltd., $652.19; L. A. Bonner, $75; Boultbee, Ltd., $279.71; Boyd's Garage, $108.32; Bridge Lake Store, $30; B.C Cattle Co., Ltd., $84.03; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,735.89; B.C. Tractor Equipment, Ltd., $77.85; B.C. Welding Sales & Equipment Co., Ltd., $136.74; Butler Tire Co., $116.25; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $113.65; Cariboo Amalgamated Gold Mines, Ltd., $50; Cariboo Electric & Plumbing Co., $41.98; Cariboo Greyhound Lines, Ltd., $31.56; Cariboo Transportation Co., $120; J. Carlson, $209.62; Carson Truck Lines, Ltd., $37.68; M. Cecil, $90; Central Service, $68.66; Columbia Power Co., Ltd., $159.21; Cowan Hardware Co., $95.33; P. Coxon, $75; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $17.82; W. Davies, $11.55; J. N. Dezall & Son, $1,784; C. T. Doherty, $700.20; Dominion Bridge Co., Ltd., $325.08; Empire Motors, Ltd., $459.86; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $2,483.80; A. Fowlie, $143.12; H. J. Gardner & Sons, Ltd., $6,167.10; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $105.57; A. Gosman, $289.91; J. Hargreaves, $157.25; Harper Sheet Metal Works, $12.10; M. Higgins, $20; T. J. Hodgson, $50.06; Hoffar's, Ltd., $69.89; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $3,895.90; A. E. Hunt Machinery, $10.88; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $5,000.14; Interior Transportation Co., $13.28; Inter- Carried forward $75,408.04 $531,073.89 EE 220 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31ST MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Cariboo District—Continued. Brought forward $75,408.04 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. national Battery Corporation, Ltd., $61.90'; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $382.74; C Ismond, $10; G. W. Jakel, $16; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $39.71; Johnston Bros., $263.16; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $62.40; King's Printer, $16.40; Lake Motors, Ltd., $30.63; J. Larson, $22.50; J. C A. Long, $118.75; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $1,198.27; Mackenzie's, Ltd., $155.24; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $549.33; D. Martin, $29.80; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $188.44; Matheson Bros., $228.42; Mikkleson & Briscoe, $142.85; A. M. Miller, $40; F. C Myers, Ltd., $127.30; MacKinnon Sales & Service, Ltd., $30; L. M. McKinnon, $131.25; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $1,146.17; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $575:80'; H. A. Newcomen, $15.85; Northern Hardware & Furniture Co., Ltd., $470.45; A. S. Oakes, $634.29; C. Olsen, $187.50; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $175.37; P.G.E. Railway Co., $827.32; Paragon Supplies, Ltd., $793.21; Permanent Timber Products, Ltd., $29.47; E. C. Phillips, $16.20; M. Pickard, $17.25; S. C. Prior, $10.44; Quesnel Bros. Garage, $436.55; Quesnel Light & Water Co., Ltd., $260.06; R. & M. Bearings Canada, Ltd., $74.32; Railway Power & Engineering Corporation, Ltd., $38.79; Receiver-General of Canada, $168; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $40.78; Rendell Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,844.58; Restmore Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $105; P. E. Ritchie & Son, Ltd., $25.20; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $403.49; J. C. Scallon, $24.15; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $3,649.67; Sidney Roofing & Paper Co., Ltd., $205.04; Smedley & Sharp, $644.15; D. H. Smith & Co., $61.66; F. W. Smith, $150; Syd Smith, Ltd., $100; H. W. Speed & Co., $10; J. Spratt, $31.17; A. L. Stuart, $39.10; J. S. Tait & Co., Ltd., $104.31; telegrams and telephones, $53.11; Tergeson Bros., $41.27; Tony's Leather Repair Shop, $218.50; C. Tressiarra, $35; Triangle Equipment & Parts, Ltd., $150; The Tribune, $18.75; Vancouver Machinery Depot, Ltd., $754.95; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $233.90; Vancouver Parts Co., Ltd., $185.82; F. Vernon, $140; R. Walker & Sons, Ltd., $19.26; Walls' Transfer Co., $96.75; Western Canadian Ranching Co., Ltd., $61.50; Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $32.39; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $436.83; Williams Lake Garage, $882.78; A. R. Williams Machinery Co. of Vancouver, Ltd., $64.54; W. Win- ■ quist, $27.50; sundry districts, $98.85; "Loan Act, 1936," $284.95; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $2,754.26; pay- lists, truck-hire, $5,124.25; equipment rentals, $1,263.93; garage accounts, etc., $774.39; sundry accounts not exceeding $10', $131.17 $146,960.23 Less sundry refunds 9,554.73 Summary. Roads $106,982.05 Bridges 19,613.52 Ferries 10,809.93 $137,405.50 Total, Cariboo District 137,405.50 Carried forward $212,813.54 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 221 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc—Continued. Brought forward Chilliwack District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $26,728.82 Miscellaneous—Abbotsford Lumber Co., Ltd., $36.02; Armstrong & Laing, $355.50; B.B. & B. Logging Co., Ltd., $138; E. Borg, $16; W. S. Bradshaw, $754; Brett's, Ltd., $23.30; B.C. Concrete Co., Ltd., $129.88; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $22; B.C. Fuel Co., Ltd., $52.94; Burr Office Supplies, Ltd., $27.94; Canada Ingot Iron Co., Ltd., $25; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $102.65; C.P.R. Co., $199.93; Canadian S.K.F. Co., Ltd., $14.78; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd., $327; Corporation of Chilliwhack, $274.89; Chilliwack Farmers' Institute, $15; Chilliwack Lumber Yards, $346.22; Collector of Customs, $30; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $200.50; Davies & Logan Hardware, $15.94; J. Dorgan, $40.50; R. S. Fotheringhame, $35.50; Fraser River Pile Driving Co., Ltd., $1,119.55; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $60.50; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $20.74; Heaps Engineering (1940), Ltd., $124.91; J. T. Henley, $13,345.92; . Hoffar's, Ltd., $120.90; Home Makers Realty & Insurance Agency, $351; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $1,343.77; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,443.61; Ironsides, $24.75; Keyes Construction, $177.99; King's Printer, $30.25; Marshall-Well3 B.C., Ltd., $59.48; Marshall-Wells (Westminster), Ltd., $978.74; Martin-Senour Co., Ltd., $68.68; Mohawk Lumber Co., Ltd., $2,737.01; F. Monahan, $829.50; Morton's Mill, $359.96; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $570.66; Pat's Service Station, $152.12; Permanent Timber Products, Ltd., $71.27; H. Quadling, $175.10; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $124.78; Road Materials, Ltd., $62.50; Robertson Bros. (Chilliwack), Ltd., $99.22; Rosedale Machine & Blacksmith Shop, $209.70; C See, $38.40; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $757.79; D. Spencer, Ltd., $28.70; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $286.08; Star Shipyard (Mercer's), Ltd., $841.08; Corporation of District of Sumas, $40.50; Swanson's Blacksmith Shop, $17.15; E. R. Taylor Construction Co., Ltd., $719.48; Timber Preservers, Ltd., $79.25; Totem Pole & Piling, Ltd., $723.40; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $1,302.18; Westland Iron & Steel Foundries, Ltd., $58; V. L. Williams, $15.40; A. R. Williams Machinery Co. of Vancouver, Ltd., $194.17; C A. Wilson, $14.80; Vote 167—Machinery, $51.72; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $149.60; pay-lists, truck-hire, $2,034.50; equipment rentals, $7,313.49; garage accounts, etc., $672.59; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $64.54 $69,977.74 Less sundry refunds 14,539.15 Summary. Roads $39,264.57 Bridges 4,284.29 Ferries 11,889.73 $55,438.59 Total, Chilliwack District Columbia District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $33,034.76 Miscellaneous—I. Allen, $32; T. Alton & Sons, $132.16; Boult- bee, Ltd., $47.01; British American Oil Co., Ltd., $929.35; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $15.03; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $63.15; B.C. Tractor Equipment, Ltd., $594.82; Canadian Carried forward $212,813.54 $531,073.89 55,438.59 ,252.13 $531,0738!, EE 222 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Columbia District—Continued. Brought forward $268,252.13 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Industries, Ltd., $375.12; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $103.93; C.P.R. Co., $466.52; Central Truck & Equipment Co., Ltd., $96.97; Columbia Power Co., Ltd., $199.98; Columbia Valley Ranches, Ltd., $641.68; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $83.22; Cranbrook Foundry & Machine Shops, $691.50; Dartt & Patterson, $1,266.36; Empire Motors, Ltd., $170.76; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $526.21; Gillespie's Tire Service, $12; Golden Motors, $1,118.10; Golden Star Publishing Co., Ltd., $34.58; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $58.81; A. C. Hamilton, $31.78; W. G. Hare-Carter, $188.74; Hayes Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $124.80; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $2,839.99; International Agencies & Machinery Co., Ltd., $375.17; International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $11.40; Invermere Contracting Co., Ltd., $24.69; Invermere Garage, $167.39; Invermere Hardware, $57.91; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $11.89; O. A. Larson, $100; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $288.68; G. E. Marrs, $33.15; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $425.99; J. S. Moore, $12.50; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $516.92; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $767.10; E. B. Nelson, $28.60; Paragon Supplies, Ltd., $43.66; Peerless Wiping Rag Co., Ltd., $24.63; J. H. Peters, $39; S. Petriuk, $193.92; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $277.76; Rolston's, Ltd., $10.75; S. Ronacher, $4,485.34; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $36.29; A. F. Scovill, $300; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,145.01; Simson-Maxwell, Ltd., $24.61; H. N. Smith, $32.40; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $135.33; J. S. Tait & Co., Ltd., $25.05; Tergeson Bros., $36.96; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $29.82; C H. Wenger, $17.55; W. Wenman, $13; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $33.97; Willock Truck Equipment Co., $18.96; Vote 167—Roads, various districts, $95.70; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $36; pay- lists, truck-hire, $235; equipment rentals, $1,982.63; garage accounts, etc., $1,545.96; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $76.92 $57,596.94 Less sundry refunds 6,640.71 Summary. Roads $39,264.75 Bridges 11,687.48 Ferries 4.00 $50,956.23 Total, Columbia District 50,956.23 Comox District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $59,410.23 Miscellaneous—Alice Lake Logging Co., Ltd., $95; R. Angus, Ltd., $247.67; Baikie Bros., $3,656; F. Bank's Garage, $125.25; Barnes & Percevault, $17; F. Beban Lumber Co., Ltd., $61.44; Boultbee, Ltd., $11.19; Brammall-Mason, Ltd., $570.84; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $217.74; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $183.51; B.C. Telephone Co., $38.78; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $31.49; G. Browning, $35.85; Campbell River Garage, $123.64; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $40.96; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $18; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $78.56; C.P.R. Co., $125.37; Central Builders' Supply, Carried forward $319,208.36 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 223 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc—Continued. Comox District—Continued. Brought forward $319,208.36 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Ltd., $655.68; M. R. Cliff and B.C Mills Towing Co., Ltd., $375; Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $651.75; Commercial Chemicals, Ltd., $205.40; Comox Argus Co., Ltd., $12.70; Comox District Free Press, $13.68; Comox Garage, $25.75; Comox Valley Lands, $590; Corfield Motors, Ltd., $625.39; City of Courtenay, $572.27; Courtenay Garage, $166.93; Courtenay Hardware, $47.77; Courtenay Machine Shop, $131.63; Crane, Ltd., $53.64; City of Cumberland, $88; H. B. Davies, $20; Dendoff Springs, $20.50; Duncan Ironworks, $10.15; W. Erickson, $214.80; Evans, Coleman & Johnson Bros., Ltd., $54.94; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $230.23; General Construction Co., Ltd., $248; Gulf of Georgia Towing Co., Ltd., $127.50; C. W. Haas, $17.10; Happy's Tire Service, $210.35; E. Harnish, $20.50; E. Hinder, $10; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $2,363.59; A. E. Hunt Machinery, $259.32; Hurford & Shaw, $159.29; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,825.12; Island Freight Service, Ltd., $44.98; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $11.27; Joe's Tire Hospital, $10; E. Joyce, $18; G. A. Kirk, $760.52; F. C LeDahl, $38.49; Leighton Bros., $111.79; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $1,493.24; S. Madill, $23.10; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd.; $187.02; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $86.11; A. Murray & Co., Ltd., $81.69; F. C Myers, Ltd., $283.45; V. H. Mclntyre, Ltd., $228.07; McLean & Sons Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,615.02; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $225.87; McLeod Lumber & Shingle Co., Ltd., $150; D. D. McTavish, $234.75; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., $36.89; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $360.79; W. A. Orr, $21.55; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $337.07; Pacific Sanitary Rag Co., $22.50; Parksville General Store, $15.62; Plateau Lumber Co., $3,383.19; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co.. Ltd., $2,240.59; Rowan & Sons, $212; G. Sacht, $25; H. 0. Sacht, $23.55; A. Savoie, $10; Scott, Foster & Co., Ltd., $84.73; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,718.22; Sidney Roofing & Paper Co., Ltd., $121.29; Standard Logging Co., $40.08; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $760.23; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $29.50; Super Service Garage & Sawmill, $5,571.69; J. S. Tait & Co., Ltd., $147.85; Tarbell's, Ltd., $18.23; telegrams and telephones, $13.25: D. Thomson, $12; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $744.35; Union Steamships, Ltd., $77.80; Valvoline Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $104.61; Vancouver Barge Transportation, Ltd., $392.33; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $43.70; W. & W. Logging Co., $650.24; N. P. Walter, $181.25; Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $20.90; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $44.35; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $10.74; R. H. Williams, $136; "Loan Act, 1936," $293.66; pay-lists, gravel, $136.25; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $1,005.78; pay-lists, truck-hire, $663.60; equipment rentals, $747.11; garage accounts, etc., $942.85; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $136.71 $102,236.92 Less sundry refunds 8,299.13 Summary. Roads $58,416.45 Bridges 31,854.94 Denman Island Ferry 3,666.40 $93,937.79 Total, Comox District . 93,937.79 Carried forward $413,146.15 $531,073.89 EE 224 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. • Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Brought forward $413,146.15 $531,073.89 Cowichan-Newcastle District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $40,219.53 Miscellaneous—R. Angus, Ltd., $118.49; Bazett & Vickers Lumber Co., Ltd., $61.90; F. Beban Lumber Co., Ltd., $2,902.56; B.C. Concrete Co., Ltd., $1,139.64; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $91.14; B.C. Fuel Co., Ltd., $560.13; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $16; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $21.83; C.P.R. Co., $105.69; City Service Garage, $48.15; Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $3,400; Corbishley, Kershaw & Dahl, $200; J. Critchley, $63.50; Dendoff Springs, $16.54; Duncan Garage, Ltd., $593.91; Duncan Ironworks, $428.14; Empire Garage, Ltd., $19.90; Eureka Sawmills, Ltd., $124.20; J. H. Fry, $10; General Auto Sales, Ltd., $69.03; Gilchrist Engineering Co., Ltd., $128.35; R. R. Gorsuch, $471.50; J. B. Green, $355.70; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $302.77; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $975.16; Hudson's Hardware, $12.39; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $472.25; Industrial Timber Mills, ' Ltd., $1,275.76; Island Freight Service, Ltd., $23.19; Joe's Tire Hospital, $971.05; A. G. King, $128.50; King's Printer, $14.90; Kneen's Builders' Supply, $228; Ladysmith Chronicle, $14.16; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $1,091.03; S. Madill, $25.90; N. Manca, $24; Marshall-Wells R.C., Ltd., $47.18; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $16.42; H. Mattin, $44; E. M. McKelvie, $255; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $54.26; Nanaimo-Duncan Utilities, Ltd., $82.37; Nanaimo Foundry & Engineering Works, $250; Nash's Hardware, $12.25; Municipality of North Cowichan, $158.34; P. Olson, $600; Pacific Sanitary Rag Co., $24.50; Receiver-General of Canada, $38.32; A. B. Richardson, $256; F. Shaw, $22.60; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $996.88; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $152.16; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $566.80; Vancouver Construction Co., Ltd., $1,115.25; Vancouver Daily Province, $13; Vancouver Sun, $11.60; Victoria Lumber & Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $885.84; Walls & Bradshaw, $20.80; Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $16.20; J. H. Whit- tome & Co., Ltd., $110; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $61.10; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $103.35; Vote 167—Esquimalt District, $138.56; "Loan Act, 1936," $15.52; pay-lists, gravel, $82.40; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $156.98; equipment rentals, $627.48; garage accounts, etc., $990.48; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $105.79 $64,756.32 Less sundry refunds 9,968.96 Summary. Roads -'. $47,348.43 Bridges 7,438.93 $54,787.36 Total, Cowichan-Newcastle District 54,787.36 Cranbrook District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $44,993.37 Miscellaneous—Boultbee, Ltd., $58.42; British American Oil Co., Ltd., $1,541.35; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $107.76; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $128.63; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $126.40; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., Carried forward $467,933.51 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 225 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Cranbrook District—Continued. Brought forward $467,933.51 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $160.11; C.P.R. Co., $360.18; Central Truck & Equipment Co., $52.69; Cowie Machine Co., Ltd., $14.60; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $17.59; City of Cranbrook, $111.40; Cranbrook Auto Wreckers, $29.85; Cranbrook Foundry & Machine Shops, $420.48; Cranbrook Sash & Door Co., Ltd., $368.19; Crow's Nest Pass Lumber Co., Ltd., $227.26; Dueck-Nicoll Motors, Ltd., $52.80; Empire Motors, Ltd., $210:17; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,693.91; W. H. Foster, $48.33; J. S. Galbraith & Sons, $195.28; Gillespie's Tire Service, $114.01; H. Gorrie, $44; Hanson Garage Co., Ltd., $266.72; Hayes Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $21; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $782.39; W. B. Johnstone, $116.85; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $16.75; Marshall-Wells B.C, Ltd., $234.98; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $88.60; J. B. Masich, $135; R. B. Mitchell, $42.95; Motor Car Supply Co. of Canada, Ltd., $415.01; H, B. Murray, $21.79; McColl-Frontenac Oil Co., . Ltd., $575.21; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $25.88; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $179.37; Parks Hardware, $678.68; F. E. Passmore, $10.67; Peerless Wiping Rag Co., Ltd., $13.32; Pioneer Motors, $448.44; L. Pircher, $82.75; R. & M. Bearings Canada, Ltd., $13.83; Scott, Foster & Co., $115.35; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,366.99; Syd Smith, Ltd., $74.87; telephone, $48.60; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $1,155.15; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $16.66; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $79.75; Wilson Lumber Co., $2,666.71; Vote 167—Roads, various districts, $34.61; pay- lists, transportation, meals, etc., $146.41; pay-lists, truck- hire, $98.25; equipment rentals, $618.48; garage accounts, etc., $843.18; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $68.99 $62,580.97 Less sundry refunds 7,375.87 Summary. Roads $45,735.02 Bridges . 9,470.08 $55,205.10 Total, Cranbrook District 55,205.10 Delta District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $55,278.59 Miscellaneous—Abbotsford Motors, $274.62; H. H. B. Abbott, $82.24; Acme Operating Co., Ltd., $5,000; O. Amos, $29; Begg Parts Depot, $30.12; K. Blacklock, $21.60; Boultbee, Ltd., $373.24; Brett's, Ltd., $57.47; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $54.39; B.C. Concrete Co., Ltd., $252.68; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $2,670.50; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $177.80; B.C. Fuel Co., Ltd., $77.43; B.C. Motor Transportation, Ltd., $16.34; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $174.63; Burr Office Supplies, Ltd., $24.14; S. K. H. Burrows, $21.60; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $86.18; Canadian Ingersoll-Rand Co., Ltd., $68.10; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $111.14; CN. Railways, $649.05; C.P.R. Co., $41.03; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd., $632.80; Cherry Motors, Ltd., $16.03; Clark Truck Line, $34.41; Columbian Co., Ltd., $14.16; Commercial Tire Co., Carried forward $523,138.61 $531,073.89 15 EE 226 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Delta District—Continued. Brought forward $523,138.61 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Ltd., $771.94; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $82.61; Cunningham- Trapp, Ltd., $606.51; Decker's Garage, $40; Municipality of Delta, $1,170.89; Dominion Bridge Co., Ltd., $25.05; J. Dor- gan, $75; Douglas Tire Service, $37.97; Eburne Saw Mills, Ltd., $563.58; Empire Motors, Ltd., $189.51; Empress Service Station, $14.62; Fernie Garage, $20.11; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $647.47; Fogg Motors, Ltd., $139.61; Fort Hope Garage, $21.30; R. S. Fotheringhame, $27.50; H. M. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $2,370; Fraser River Pile Driving Co., Ltd., $2,430.13; A. Friesen, $173; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $2,292.20; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $248.63; Graham Electric Co., Ltd., $42.35; R. G. Henderson, $12.53; R. Howse, $33.23; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,109.97; International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $34.16; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $236.33; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $156.87; Keller's Garage, $20.58; La France Fire Engine & Foamite, Ltd., $18.49; Corporation of Langley, $88; C. M. Lovsted & Co. (Canada), Ltd., $34.32; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $4,877.27; Marshall- Wells B.C, Ltd., $162.15; Marshall-Wells (Westminster), Ltd., $970.73; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $17.22; Mohawk Lumber Co., Ltd., $3,390.64; Mohawk Service, $56.82; Mo- sure's Garage, $14.30; F. C. Myers, Ltd., $29.08; MacBeth Signs, $20.45; McCleery & Weston, Ltd., $61.20; McLennan, ; McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $215.05; E. B. Newcombe, $54.50; O. Nordin, $100.10; C. Olsen, $33; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $46.79; P.G.E. Railway Co., $28.25; Pacific Parts, Ltd., $14.82; Permanent Timber Products, Ltd., $427.89; Pound's Auto Shop, $106.80; Putnam, Cosens & Wright, Ltd., $92.50; R. & M. Bearings, Canada, Ltd., $78.15; Railway Power & Engineering Corporation, Ltd., $29.03; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $476.97; Rendell Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $64.70; Corporation of Richmond, $469.61; Rosedale Machine & Blacksmith Shop, $36.92; W. J. Ross, $60; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $334.50; Routledge Motors, Ltd., $20.15; Royal City Glass Co., $11.60; Saul-Wright Brush Co., Ltd., $21; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,151.68; Sixth & Cambie Service Station, $59.25; Slim's Tire Service, $12.35; Syd Smith, Ltd., $58.12; Soldier Settlement of Canada, $133.60; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,095.63; Star Shipyard (Mercer's), Ltd., $185.57; J. Steen, $104; Stewart-Warner Sales Co., Ltd., $16.81; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $17.88; Corporation of District of Surrey, $317.90; J. S. Tait & Co., Ltd., $80.75; E. R. Taylor Construction Co., Ltd., $476.62; telegrams and telephones, $349.21; Timber Preservers, Ltd., $315.25; Timberland Lumber Co., Ltd., $775.97; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $45.61; B. Tyler, $130; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $581.49; Valley Lumber Yards, Ltd., $206.77; Vancouver Daily Province, Ltd., $20.20; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $91.10; Vancouver Machinery Depot, Ltd., $439.15; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $51.29; Vancouver Sun, $18; Vivian Engine Works, Ltd., $558.11; R. Walker & Sons, Ltd., $265.53; Webb & Gifford, Ltd., $425.23; West Coast Salvage & Contracting Co., Ltd., $1,375.05; Western Steel Products Corporation, Ltd., $46; White Co., Ltd., $61.25; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $812.56; L. Williams, $26; Williams & Carrothers, Ltd., $174.50; Willock Truck Equipment Co., $17.80; Vote 167—Roads, various districts, $263.20; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $31.10; pay-lists, truck- Carried forward $523,138.61 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 227 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc—Continued. Delta District—Continued. Brought forward $523,138.61 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. hire, $1,739; equipment rentals, $981.78; garage accounts, etc., $1,229.38; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $165.72 $107,232.35 Less sundry refunds 36,578.20 Summary. Roads $26,851.12 Bridges 24,656.49 Ferries : 19,146.54 $70,'654.15 Total, Delta District 70,654.15 Dewdney District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $53,078.02 Miscellaneous—Alanson Hardware, $103.99; Alcock, Downing & Wright, Ltd., $25.86; N. Anton, $38.40; Associated Transfer, $75; Begg Parts Depot, $134.80; E. Bowman, $590; Brandram-Henderson of B.C., Ltd., $38.25; B.C. Concrete Co., Ltd., $582.12; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $580:99; B.C Equipment Co., Ltd., $162.83; B.C. Tractor Equipment, Ltd., $111.70; Burr Office Supplies, Ltd., $30.78; A. Cameron, $40; R. A. Cameron, $145.60; Canada Ingot Iron Co., Ltd., $19.95; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $15.71; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $20.45; C.P.R. Co., $16,050.37; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd., $385.72; M. Catherwood, $18.60; Commercial Tire Co., Ltd., $139.26; C. J. Cooper, $374; Coquitlam Garage, $45.25; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $27.32; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $249.97; Deeks Sand & Gravel Co., Ltd., $80.40; J. C. Emiry Lumber Mill, $300.77; Empire Motors, Ltd., $33.23; Evans-Coleman Trading Co., Ltd., $126; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $360.64; Fogg Motors, Ltd., $50.28; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $276.50; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $111.30; Graham Electric Co., Ltd., $85.65; Hammond Cedar Co., Ltd., $960.11; Haney Garage, Ltd., $170.49; Harrison Lake Sawmills, Ltd., $1,161.27; R. G. Henderson, $19.50; Hester's Service Station, $382.11; L. Hoffman & Son, $69.91; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $1,454.97; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $2,963.30; International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $42.30; S. Jeans, $24.35; Corporations of District of Kent, $128.55; A. Kilby, $32.29; D. Knowlton, $657; Laurence's, $13; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $36.28; W. H. Manning, $13.50; Corporation of District of Maple Ridge, $791.52; Maple Ridge Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,209.24; Marshall-Wells B.C, Ltd., $218.96; Marshall-Wells (Westminster), Ltd., $14.78; Corporation of District of Mission, $560; Corporation of Village of Mission, $371.50; Mission City Waterworks, $36; Mission Sawmills, Ltd., $1,685.81; Mohawk Lumber Co., Ltd., $341.31; Mohawk Service, $610.02; Mosure's Garage, $56.17; C. W. Murray, $45; F. C. Myers, Ltd., $116.81; McCormick-Deering Implements, Ltd., $35.65; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $161.84; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $387.45; G. Nurse, $60; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $10.04; Pare's Bulldozing & Lowbed Trucking, $354.50; Pedlar People, Ltd., Carried forward .-. $593,792.76 $531,073.89 .EE 228 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc—Continued. Dewdney District—Continued. Brought forward $593,792.76 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $112; Permanent Timber Products, Ltd., $101.37; Corporation of District of Pitt Meadows, $560; J. A. Porier, $10; City of Port Coquitlam, $18; Port Coquitlam Transfer, Ltd., $98.72; Pound's Auto Shop, $17.35; Purchasing Commission, $17.56; Railway Power & Engineering Corporation, Ltd., $119; Receiver-General of Canada, $382.50; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $114.39; Rendell Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $117.19; Road Materials, Ltd., $131.50; Routledge Motors, Ltd., $637.97; Royal City Glass Co., $15.30; Saul-Wright Brush Co., Ltd., $25.95; Shanahan's, Ltd., $105; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,091.65; D. Shugge, $18.20; M. Smith, $18.07; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $927.12; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $62.55; E. R. Taylor Con- ' - struction Co., Ltd., $246.65; telegrams and telephones, $166.73; A. Thomas, $315.66; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $156; B. Tyler, $16.75; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $586.99; - Valley Lumber Yards, Ltd., $118.66; Valley Radio & Electric, $103.38; Vancouver Machinery Depot, Ltd., $920.05; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $32.07; Vancouver Parts Co., Ltd., $20.29; S. Visnoski Lumber Mill, $185.60; R. Walker & Sons, Ltd., $38.52; Wally's Garage, $173.25; Webb & Gifford, Ltd., $84.43; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $948.31; W. J. Windebank, $75.08; Vote 167—Roads, various districts, $317.76; "Loan Act, 1936," $10.08; pay-lists, gravel, $1,315.10; pay-lists, truck-hire, $3,590.13; equipment rentals, $4,423.68; garage accounts, etc., $2,307.98; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $131.20 $110,690.98 Less sundry refunds 10,240.55 Summary. Roads $48,760.59 Bridges , 51,689.84 $100,450:43 Total, Dewdney District 100,450.43 Esquimalt District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $52,062.78 Miscellaneous—Active Trading Co., Ltd., $859.19; Alexander's Garage, $31.15; Allied Lumber Co., Ltd., $168.05; R. Angus, Ltd., $764.26; Ascroft Electrical Machinery Co., Ltd., $147.77; Barry's Garage, $155.56; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $42.13; G. E. Bernard, $2,001.20; W. A. Blake, $55; Boultbee (Victoria), Ltd., $12.44; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $265.07; B.C. Concrete Co., Ltd., $57.96; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $38.37; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $300.28; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $42.14; B.C. Fuel Co., Ltd., $1,132.58; British Welding Co., $76; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $54.94; Cains Bros., $18.10; Cameron Lumber , Co., Ltd., $8,164.13; Canadian Bitumuls Co., Ltd., $49.10; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $952.27; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $237.03; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $57.25; Canadian Ingersoll-Rand Co., Ltd., $505.79; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $88.23; Canadian National Carbon Co., Ltd., $28.27; CN. Railways, $424.42; C.P.R. Co., $1,049.24; Canadian Puget Sound Lumber Co., Ltd., $426.26; Carried forward $694,243.19 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 229 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc—Continued. Esquimalt District—Continued. Brought forward $694,243.19 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Capital Iron & Metals, Ltd., $63.96; Cascade Freighting & Towing Co., $4,000; B. R. Ciceri & Co., $16.41; Clarke's Auto & Truck Parts, $51.10; Cobble Hill Garage, $36.43; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $17.25; Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $16,040; Columbia Sheet Metal Works, $37.80; Corfield Motors, Ltd., $21.60; Douglas Tire Service, $1,766.39; Duncan Ironworks, $48.64; C. A. Dunham Co., Ltd., $486; Elder Logging Co., $170.37; Evans-Coleman Trading Co., Ltd., $164; Evans, Coleman & Johnson Bros., Ltd., $2,416.95; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $114.77; A. E. Foreman & Sons, $38.40; Fountain Service Station, $18.53; Francis Battery & Tire Service, Ltd., $12.50; R. W. Frayne, $24; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $19.44; Hafer Bros., $95.52; Hafer Machine Co., Ltd., $937.92; J. Heaney, Ltd., $338; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $1,002.99; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $3,080.77; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,758.31; Imperial Service, $10.70; Island Freight Service, Ltd., $26.76; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $93.45; Joe's Tire Hospital, $56.62; King's Printer, $11.10; G. A. Kirk, $496.45; Langford Garage Co., $37.50; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $61.40; Macdonald & Macdonald, $13.16; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $1,928.48; Malahat Logging Co., Ltd., $196.54; H. C Mann, $41.95; Moore-Whittington Lumber Co., Ltd., $823.14; Morrow's Cartage Co., $263.93; C. J. McDowell, $1,016; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $1,277.64; Nanaimo Free Press, Ltd., $10.08; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $35.90; National Motor Co., Ltd., $377.16; D. Nicol, $84.50; A. O. Noakes, $672.70; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $667.93; Corporation of District of Oak Bay, $843.75; Pacific Electrical Contracting, Ltd., $1,328.48; Pacific Sanitary Rag Co., $12; Pacific Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $12; T. Plimley, Ltd., $11.10; Producers' Sand & Gravel Co. (1929), Ltd., $3,628.95; Purchasing Commission, $34.96; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $133.79; Richards-Wilcox Canadian Co., Ltd., $2,511.50; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $6,400.09; Corporation of District of Saanich, $121.87; J. Sanderson, $50; Saseenos Water, Light & Power Co., Ltd., $16; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $3,161.87; A. Sheret, Ltd., $533.06; Sidney Roofing & Paper Co., Ltd., $41.04; H. W. Simpson, $116.01; Southall Stove Co., $46.93; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,253.44; J. S. Tait & Co., Ltd., $126.69; telegrams and telephones, $127.06; Tergeson Bros., $139.16; G. Throup, $10.90; Timber Preservers, Ltd., $3,228.54; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $46.50; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $845.99; United Church of Canada, Cobble Hill, $10; Valvoline Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $51.75; Vancouver Daily Province, $15.60; Vancouver Sun, $14.40; City of Victoria, $42.56; W. Walker & Sons, Ltd., $23; Western Steel Products Corporation, Ltd., $43.20; Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $879.42; K. H. White & Co., $211.33; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $884.48; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $159.87; Vote 167 and "Loan Act, 1936," $4,967.84; pay-lists, truck-hire, etc., $2,151.06; pay-lists, transportation, meals, $195.10; equipment rental, garage accounts, etc., $1,390.86; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $103.66 .$147,173.91 Less sundry refunds . 23,317.36 Carried forward :.., $694,243.19 $531,073.89 EE 230 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Esquimalt District—Continued. Brought forward $694,243.19 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Summary. Roads $83,199.45 Bridges 36,295.42 Ferries 4,361.68 $123,856.55 Total, Esquimalt District 123,856.55 Fernie District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $39,711.57 Miscellaneous—M. A. Berigan, $465.51; Brandram-Henderson, Ltd., $40.09; British American Oil Co., Ltd., $1,756.32; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $385.82; Cameron Bus Service, $35.50; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $121.99; C.P.R. Co., $289.29; Central Truck & Equipment Co., $654.04; Clyde Machinery Co., Ltd., $15.58; Cranbrook Foundry & Machine Shops, $203.35; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., $191.55; Crow's Nest Pass Lumber Co., Ltd., $10.57; M. Dumont, $113.40; City of Fernie, $167.90; Fernie Garage, $1,983.64; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $614.93; G. Fisher, $17.71; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $2,835.22; International Agencies & Machinery Co., Ltd., $255.27; D. Jacobson, $112; F. Knight, $19.80; F. Letcher, $19.50; E. C. Letcher Lumber Co., $1,099.75; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $121.45; J. T. Mangan Lumber Co., $69.73; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $148.73; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $432.21; Natal Garage, $372.79; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $836.60; Parks Hardware, $129.85; Permanent Timber Products, Ltd., $304.83; G. D. Quail, $49; J. D. Quail Hardware, $71.26; W. G. Ran- kins, $18; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $359.28; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $80.07; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $73.82; Taylor, Pearson & Carson, Ltd., $28.17; telephones, $77.15; Trites-Wood Co., Ltd., $436.17; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $476.70; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $117.54; A. R. Williams Machinery Co. of Vancouver, Ltd., $585.09; Wilson Lumber Co., $957.42; Vote 125, $1,888.48; Vote 167—Cranbrook District, $142.53; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $103.60; pay-lists, truck-hire, $545.75; equipment rentals, $1,133.63; garage accounts, etc., $1,089.20; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $46.98 $61,816.33 Less sundry refunds 10,680.18 Summary. Roads $40,836.72 Bridges 10,299.43 $51,136.15 Total, Fernie District 51,136.15 Fort George District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $47,098.07 Miscellaneous — Alexander Sawmills, $1,182.24; Andersen's Lumber Yard, $67.72; E. Anderson, $28; W. Atkins, $260.60; Carried forward $869,235.89 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 231 service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Fort George District—Continued. Brought forward Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. W. Blaufuss, $27.50; B.A. Motordrome, $30.65; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $2,829.02; Cale Creek Sawmill, $319.68; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $233.67; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $93.72; CN. Railways, $995.57; Carson Truck Lines, Ltd., $24.58; N. M. Dahlberg, $33.60; Eagle Lake Sawmills, $117.65; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $108.66; J. C. Fleming, $50.03; Goodrich Silvertown Stores, $45.95; S. Harstad, $914.02; J. Herger, $10; G. Hildebrandt, $10; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $1,221.90; A. J. Huble, $60; A. E. Hunt Machinery, $29.32; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $3,103.15; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $176.08; Lamming Bros., $549.95; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $583.37; Marshall-Wells Alberta Co., Ltd., $1,075.07; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $75.34; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $38.35; Morgan's Garage, $1,365.01; McBride Transfer, $126.54; A. R. McDonnell, $78.90; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $10.58; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $96.85; J. K. Nielsen, $50.40; Partridge & Hargreaves, $115.41; Phillips Lumber Co., Ltd., $2,947.25; City of Prince George, $107.25; Prince George Motors, Ltd., $1,090.41; Rendell Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $35.07; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $162.99; Scott, Foster & Co., $69.65; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,716.93; D. Shovar, $82.25; Snell's Hardware, $78.95; telephone, $36; Upper Fraser Spruce Mills, Ltd., $154.15; R. H. Vaughan, $34; West End Motors, $132.90; Willock Truck Equipment Co., $407.50; Wood & Fraser Transport, $24.99; E. F. Woodley, $25.08; pay-lists gravel, $112.95; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $172.75 pay-lists, truck-hire, $797.75; garage accounts, etc., $382.46 sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $35.22 $71,843.65 Less sundry refunds 4,817.89 Summary. Roads .. Bridges Ferries $51,854.62 9,250.57 5,920:57 $67,025.76 ,235.89 $531,073.89 Total, Fort George District 67,025.76 Grand. Forks-Greenwood District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $46,140.13 Miscellaneous — R. S. Abel, $36.97; R. Angus, Ltd., $65.52; Begg Parts Depot, $34.48; J. Berry, $11.50; Boultbee, Ltd., $168.69; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $42.58; B.C. Drugs, Ltd., $38.82; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $117.33; B.C Telephone Co., $16.66; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $125.55; Canadian Bitumuls Co., Ltd., $161.77; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $59.72; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $39.44; Canadian Ingersoll-Rand Co., Ltd., $94.94; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $209.62; C.P.R. Co., $890.65; Cascade Motor Freight, $20.51; Central Garage, $37.92; City Cartage Co., $156.78; City Garage, $208.22; Clyde Machinery Co., Ltd., $67.01; Carried forward . $936,261.65 $531,073.89 EE 232 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Grand Forks-Greenwood District—Continued. Brought forward $936,261.65 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continu ed. Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $32.64; Dawson Garage, $40.45; Empire Motors, Ltd., $707.68; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,316.54; W. H. Foster, $13; J. S. Galbraith & Sons, $170.83; City of Grand Forks, $133.96; Grand Forks Garage, $140.40; City of Greenwood, $284; R. W. Haggen, $110.58; Highland Bell, Ltd., $930; J. Harfman, $149.91; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $2,348.85; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $13.75; W. Liddicoat, $49.60; Ludy's Repair Shop, $1,258.50; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $1,010.05; Manly & Miller, $154.72; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $167.28; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $73.56; McDermott Motors, Ltd., $30.02; J. B. McDonald, $255.27; McLean Lumber Co., $110.19; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $42.29; C. G. McMynn, $472.05; McPherson Garage Co., Ltd., $260.50; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $225.79; Nor- ris Lumber Co., $634.37; O.K. Garage, $57.44; Penticton Retreading & Vulcanizing, $243.50; J. Pogg, $16; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $594.46; E. Roberts, $15 Rushmer's Garage, $14.35; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd. $1,010.57; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,873.07; Steven son's Machine Shop, $78.76; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $78.28 telegrams and telephones, $101.23; Truck Parts & Equipment, Ltd., $109.90; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $974.40 Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $171.83; R. Walker & Sons, Ltd. $93.38; G. S. Walters, $100; West Kootenay Power & Light Co., Ltd., $48; Vote 167—Roads, sundry districts, $176.26. pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $217.90; pay-lists, truck- hire, $145.50; equipment rentals, $26.08; garage accounts, etc., $340:08; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $68.02 Less sundry refunds . $66,435.60 6,094.67 Summary. Roads . - . $53,863.00 Bridges .. .. ... 6,477.93 $60,340.93 Total, Grand Forks-Greenwood District Kamloops District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $55,097.52 Miscellaneous—G. W. Adamson, $37.50; Allen Bros., $63 Allen's Paint Shop, $21.50; Barrett Co., Ltd., $350.50; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $23.36; Blue River Lumber Co., Ltd. $597.05; Boultbee, Ltd., $521.13; Bower's Service, $223.30 British American Oil Co., Ltd., $1,326.54; B.A. Paint Co. Ltd., $73.70; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $612.43; Campbell Auto Supply, Ltd., $274.56; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $46.27 CN. Railways, $66.62; C.P.R. Co., $262.67; Carr & Son $19.34; A. Comazzetto, $27; Cox, Long & Co. (Canada), Ltd. $268.45; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $461.29; Dearborn Motors Ltd., $196.03; J. Dorgan, $231.75; M. Dumond, $31.78; W. J Ellis Co., Ltd., $1,498.69; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co. Ltd., $1,122.73; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $23.42; C Gilbert, $23 60,340.93 Carried forward $996,602.58 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 233 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Kamloops District—Continued. Brought forward $996,602.58 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Gordon's Garage, $59.70; Grand Forks Garage Co., Ltd., $125; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $1,188.38; Imperial Oil, . Ltd., $2,040.50; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $49.87; City of Kamloops, $59.50; Kamloops Joinery Works, $11.85; Kamloops Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,213.88; Kamloops Sash & Door Factory, $15.45; Kamloops Sentinel, Ltd., $16.55; Kamloops Tire Hospital, $863.81; King's Printer, $33.42; R. M. LaDow, $51.18; Lloyd Motors, $40.80; Long's General Store, $12.11; W. T. Louie, $25; C. M. Lovsted,& Co. (Canada), Ltd., $25.46; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $691.16; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $50.27; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $107.57; D. Melville, $77; H. L. Michell, $53.50; J. McArthur, $22.70; McCannel Motors, $41.62; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $233.55; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $186.81; N. F. Nelson, $375; North River Coach Lines, Ltd., $44.44; Northern Transfer Co., $92.24; Pacific Welding Co., $27; Pondosa Pine Lumber Co., Ltd., $189.42; postage, $15; D. Power, Ltd., $23.50; Pumps & Power, Ltd., $79.37; Rendell Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $33.13; Schreifels Motors, Ltd., $143.39; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,837.06; G. Smith, $124.85; Syd Smith, Ltd., $486.63; Spences Bridge Garage, $49.45; J. H. A. Steven, $12.80; Swanson Lumber Co., Ltd., $26.49; telegrams and telephones, $266.11; T.U. Auto Camp, $21; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $1,905.77; C. L. Wain & Son, $25.20; B. Walters, $554.64; White Co., Ltd., $51.08; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $166.96; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $48.27; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $30.47; F. Woods, $10.68; Vote 167—Roads, various districts, $471.20; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $100.02; pay-lists, truck-hire, $837; equipment rentals, $1,319.58; garage accounts, etc., $952.37; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $74.20 $81,192.09 Less sundry refunds 15,399.17 Summary. Roads $51,993.71 Bridges 6,591.08 Ferries 7,208.13 $65,792.92 Total, Kamloops District 65,792.92 Kaslo-Slocan District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $48,154.64 Miscellaneous—Acme Automotive Supply, $45.94; N. Alspen, $11; Big Bend Lumber Co., Ltd., $611.38; Boultbee, Ltd., $11.45; British American Oil Co., Ltd., $20:42; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $170.87; B.C. Telephone Co., $27.99; Buerge's Garage, $246.96; Burns Lumber & Coal Co., $775; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $83.98; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $180.25; C.P.R. Co., $189.72; G. Carlson, $20; F. W. Carmichael, $54; Central Truck & Equipment Co., $26.30; Columbia Power Co., Ltd., $27; Denver Light & Power Co., Ltd., $240.19; W. L. Devlin, $72; H. V. Dewis, $15; Dill's Service Station, $75.25; M. DuMont, $555.70; Empire Motors, Carried forward $1,062,395.50 $531,073.89 EE 234 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc—Continued. Kaslo-Slocan District—Continued. Brought forward $1,062,395.50 $531,073.! Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Ltd., $213.33; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,181.48; Forslund's Garage, $48; L. Furiak, $30.90; A. J. Graham, $87.96; R. W. Haggen, $43.75; Hopp & Gudeit Sawmills, Ltd., $163.65; J. R. Humphris, $16.85; A. E. Hunt Machinery, $51.57; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $4,435.52; Imperial Service Garage, $47.75; International Agencies & Machinery Co., Ltd., $89.58; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $43.97; A. Johnson, $11.25; Kaslo Hardware, $11.65; Kaslo Motor Transport, $43.20; H. Kendrick, $23.64; King's Printer, $11.05; Kline's City Service, $11.35; J. A. Langille, $17.28; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $1,475.15; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $1,289.55; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $61.75; E. Munn, $218.50; McColl-Frontenac Oil Co., Ltd., $25.70; Nakusp Development District, $12; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $193.85; National Motor Co., Ltd., $12.80; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $92.24; New Denver Transfer, $185.45; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $33.20; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $51.75; W. W. Powell Co., Ltd., $193.79; A. Pozdnikoff, $32; Queen City Motors, Ltd., $192.76; Radio Station CKLN, $35; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $250.72; Rendell Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $348.11; J. Robins, $330; C. H. Rollins, $15; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $166.36; F. Rushton, $213; W. Rutherford, $10.25; Scott, Foster & Co., $35.50; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,507.20; Shell Service Garage, $11.51; Slocan Garage, $499.75; Stevenson's Machine Shop, $107.32; Stewart Bros., $25.95; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $22.68; J. S. Tait & Co., Ltd., $160.20; J. Taylor, $465.01; G. W. Tinkess, $34.10; Trail Daily Times, $24.68; G. Trickett Store, $229.72; Truck Parts & Equipment, Ltd., $130:48; Union Steamships, Ltd., $19.35; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $82.85; Wartime Metals Corporation, $244.46; L. L. Westerlund, $20.90; Western Exploration Co., Ltd., $208.27; Whitaker & Rever- comb, Ltd., $55.75; W. H. White, $50; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $52.96; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $98.43; A. R. Williams Machinery Co. of Vancouver, Ltd., $389.77; Willock Truck Equipment Co., $410.10; G. M. Wilson, $72; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $545.15; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $54.30; pay-lists, truck-hire, $155.50; equipment rentals, $1,140.62; garage accounts, etc., $1,446.12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $84.07 $73,022.17 Less sundry refunds 4,621.80 Summary. Roads $48,373.81 Bridges 10,759.98 Ferries 9,266.58 $68,400.37 Total, Kaslo-Slocan District 68,400.37 Lillooet District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $51,300.35 Miscellaneous—E. H. Allcock, $220.73; I. J. Auld, $42.10; A. R. Barr, $84.60; H. C. Baumgarten, $134.69; Boultbee, Ltd., Carried forward $1,130,795.87 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH,, 1944. EE 235 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Lillooet District—Continued. Brought forward $1,130,795.87 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $186.24; Boyd's Garage, $95; Bralorne Mines, Ltd., $78.95; Brandram-Henderson of B.C., Ltd., $91.85; Bridge River Power Co., Ltd., $33.74; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $20.94; B.C. Cement Co., Ltd., $793.80; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $260.96; J. Bundus, $71.55; C. & H. General Store, $18.65; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $52.78; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $69.53; Cariboo Garage, Ltd., $13.44; Clinton Motors, $24.75; A. C. Devine Lumber Co., Ltd., $48.65; Dominion Bridge Co., Ltd., $168.98; DuBois Motors, Ltd., $16.75; M. Dumond, $65.74; Empire Mills, Ltd., $281.86; Empire Motors, Ltd., $497.28; N. Evans Transportation Co., Ltd., $176.96; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $21.50; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,343.73; H. J. Gardner & Sons, Ltd., $919.42; Goldbridge Water Co., Ltd., $36; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $448.36; Graham Cartage, Ltd., $128.28; T. R. Greer, $314.51; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $1,851.50; A. E. Hunt Machinery, $31.42; Hurley Motors, $538; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $5,390.86; International Agencies & Machinery Co., Ltd., $18.75; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $127.37; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $63.22; Jim Brothers, $14.95; Keeley Lumber Co., $523.78; B. Lamb, $10; Letson & Burpee, Ltd., $18.90; Lillooet Cartage Co., Ltd., $1,083.56; Lillooet Waterworks District, $19.20; J. C. A. Long, $33.60; W. T. Louie, $123; Lytton Garage, $11.61; Mackenzie's, Ltd., $28.80; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $476.98; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $98.27; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $132.60; W. Michel, $49.88; Michel Sawmill, $60.93; Mohawk Lumber Co., Ltd., $509.25; Monsos Sawmill, $1,816.39; A. Murray & Co., Ltd., $47.90; F. C. Myers, Ltd., $14.84; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $200.09; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $804.49; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $144.25; P.G.E. Railway Co., $1,229.91; F. C Parks & Co., $20.65; Pemberton Express, $18.60; Pioneer Gold Mines of B.C., Ltd., $22.70; Pound's Auto Shop, $46.65; Pyrene Manufacturing Co. of Canada, Ltd., $47; B. Rebagliati, $46.73; Robertson Bros., $23.25; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co.. Ltd., $63.17; W. C. Sangster, $68.40; Scott, Foster & Co., $48.65; Shell Oil Co. of B.C, Ltd., $2,036.41; Squamish Transfer Service, $171.70; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $181.70; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $101.22; J. S. Tait & Co., Ltd., $75.24; R. H. E. Taylor, $14; telegrams and telephones, $17.60; T. U. Auto Camp, $34; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $115.72; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $376.18: R. Walker & Sons, Ltd., $28.03; A. M. Wickwire, $104.45; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $136.34; pay- lists, transportation, meals, etc., $128.05; pay-lists, truck- hire, $233.87; equipment rentals, $650.08; garage accounts, etc., $1,153.19; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $85.56 $79,586.11 Less sundry refunds 8,288.18 Summary. Roads $51,257.72 Bridges 12,878.29 Ferries 7,161.92 $71,297.93 Total, Lillooet District 71,297.93 Carried forward $1,202,093.80 $531,073.89 EE 236 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Brought forward $1,202,093.80 $531,073.89 Mackenzie District. / Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $24,541.51 Miscellaneous—Boultbee, Ltd., $324.70; B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $16.20; B.C. Concrete Co., Ltd., $596; B.C Equipment Co., Ltd., $84.55; B.C. Tractor Equipment, Ltd., $25.75; Burg & Johnson, $40.60; F. M. Campbell, $190; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $158.47; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $83.60; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $68.55; C.P.R. Co., $110.08; Champion & White, Ltd., $105; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $41.99; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $67.81; R. G. Deigh- ton, $360.56; Elphinstone Co-op. Association, Ltd., $40.40; Empire Motors, Ltd., $117.91; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $180.61; False Bay Traders, $88.25; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $118.89; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $89.61; Holmes & Wilson, $41.17; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $345.62; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $3,001.17; International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $20.55; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $120.18; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $69.11; Keyes Construction, $954.27; Kingcome Navigation Co., Ltd., $19.96; Lands Department, $27; Lowther & Young, $26; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $94.80; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $64.80; Marshall-Wells (Westminster), Ltd., $61.16; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $43.70; Muir's Hardware, $12.55; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $88.80; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $48.74; Northern Metals & Engineering Co., Ltd., $40.32; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $13.10; Pacific Lime Co., Ltd., $35.60; Pacific Mills, Ltd., $41.63; Permanent Timber Products, Ltd., $148.41; Powell River Co., Ltd., $46.64; Pumps & Power, Ltd., $173.85; Rendell Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $208.71; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,364.44; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $352.75; telephone, $39.23; H. E. Thomson, $157.13; Tsawcome Garage & Welding Co., Ltd., $36; Union Steamships, Ltd., $170.65; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $138.22; T. A. Walker, $32.61; F. Waterhouse & Co. of Canada, Ltd., $758.72; Westview Light, Power & Waterworks District, $37.85; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $113.25; W. N. Young, $15; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $63.93; equipment rentals, $353.12; garage accounts, etc., $940.66; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $94.01 ■ $37,866.45 Less sundry refunds 3,453.00 Summary. Roads ■ $30,374.58 Bridges I 3,252.61 Ferries 786.26 $34,413.45 Total, Mackenzie District 34,413.45 Nanaimo-1stands District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $25,986.63 Miscellaneous—R. Angus, Ltd., $130.34; F. Beban Lumber Co., Ltd., $413.51; E. Bickle, $250; A. A. Bittancourt, $30.17; Carried forward $1,236,507.25 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 237 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc—Continued. Nanaim o-Islands Dis trie t—Continued. Brought forward $1,236,507.25 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Boultbee, Ltd., $19.24; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $48.77; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $96.58; B.C. Fuel Co., Ltd., $141.79; J. W. Brooks, $199.25; Cameron Lumber Co., Ltd., $24.34; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $17.36; C.P.R. Co., $12.54; Cascade Freighting & Towing Co., Ltd., $21.50; R. S. W. Corbett & Son, $17.48; Corfield Motors, Ltd., $13.90; Dendoff Springs, $225.06; I. G. Deroche, $562.43; S. Dines, $37; Duncan Ironworks, $42; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $93.18; Ganges Garage, $159.41; E. H. Gear, $110; General Auto Sales, Ltd., $143.82; Gulf Islands Ferry Co., Ltd., $7,036.50; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $13.01; Higgs' Gabriola Ferry, Ltd., $7,080; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $262.52; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $989.12; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $49.50; A. H. Johnston, $30.30; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $115.29; S. Madill, $189.05; Malpass Bros., $108; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $129.34; Martin & Richards, • Ltd., $13.50; Moore-Whittington Lumber Co., Ltd., $28.84; Mouat Bros., Ltd., $371.29; W. A. McAfee, $75.55; McAfee Lumber Co., Ltd., $122.60; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $27.79; City of Nanaimo, $30; Nanaimo-Duncan Utilities, Ltd., $47.22; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., $36.48; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $27.30; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $28.45; G. St. Denis, $107.76; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,467.18; C. Springford, $37.50; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $253.26; Steel Bros., $22; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $308.89; Walls & Bradshaw, $58.17; Whitaker & Rever- comb, Ltd., $19.09; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $226.28; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $17.03; " Loan Act, 1936," $53.64; pay-lists gravel, $347; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $158.78 equipment rentals, $141.60; garage accounts, etc., $558.18 sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $73.79 Less sundry refunds. $49,458.10 4,260.46 Summary. Roads $28,908.56 Bridges 1,997.09 Ferries 14,291.99 $45,197.64 Total, Nanaimo-Islands District. Nelson-Creston District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $119,559.54 Miscellaneous—Acme Automotive Supply, $545.22; A.I.M. Steel Products Division, Ltd., $48.13; L. Anderson, $171; R. Andrew & Co., $12; Armstrong Bros., $238.63; W. L. Bell, $22.06; J. Berry, $29.60; E. L. Boultbee, $100; Boultbee, Ltd., $32.19; J. Bowles, $10; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $85.35; British American Oil Co., Ltd., $4,168.59; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $24.11; B.C. Marine Engineers & Shipbuilders, Ltd., $360; B.C. Veneer Works, Ltd., $14.13; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $306.85; Burns Lumber & Coal Co., $2,340.75; Cady Lumber & Pole Co., Ltd., $297.07; Cameron Lumber Co., Ltd., $164.64; Canada Roof Products, Ltd., 45,197.64 Carried forward $1,281,704.89 $531,073.89 EE 238 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Nelson-Creston District—Continued. Brought forward .. $1,281,704.89 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $40.92; Canadian Bitumuls Co., Ltd., $390; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $168.08; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $459.58; C.P.R. Co., $2,812.62; Canadian Telephones & Supplies, Ltd., $22.07; Canadian Wood Pipe & Tanks, Ltd., $257.21; F. W. Carmichael, $45; Central Truck & Equipment Co., $793.89; City Auto Wreckers, $12; Cowie Machine Co., Ltd., $57.65; Crane, Ltd., $21.14; Corporation of Village of Creston, $27; Creston Builders' Supply, $86.10; Creston Hardware, $275.05; Creston Sawmills, Ltd., $1,535.15; Creston Transfer, $57.05; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., $10,079.37; Dill's Super Service Station, $1,609.38; Dominion Bridge Co., Ltd., $22.56; M. C. Donaldson, Ltd., $415.01; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $17.14; Empire Motors, Ltd., $36.84; Fink Mercantile Co., Ltd., $32.90; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $785.48; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $283.86; W. H. Foster, $26.18; Garlock Packing Co. of Canada, Ltd., $85.99; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $175.06; J. Gould, $16.50; G.N. Railway Co., $91.20; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $131.65; J. Heuston, $35; R. L. Hong, $15; Hudson's Bay Co., $56.40; E. M. G. Humphry, $76.50; A. E. Hunt Machinery, $12.46; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $2,260.85; International Agencies & Machinery Co., Ltd., $56.14; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $137; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $11.91; L. Johnson, $50.40; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $15.53; H. Kennedy, $44.25; King's Printer, $18.10; Kootenay Broadcasting Co., Ltd., $10; Kootenay Engineering Co., Ltd., $365; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $58.41; C. M. Lovsted & Co. (Canada), Ltd., $18.28; A. W. Lymbery, $36; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $1,330.57; Mann-Rutherford Co., $27.40; F. Markoff, $120; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $684.20; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $21; R. W. A. Maxwell, $287.75; Messinger - Motors, $2,099.99; MacDonald Cartage & Fuel Co., $52.75; McColl-Frontenac Oil Co., Ltd., $1,492.23; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $79.59; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $123.16; City of Nelson, $450.61; Nelson Auto Wrecking & Garage, $88; Nelson Machinery & Equipment, $1,152.90; Nelson Sash & Door Works, $33.95; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $191.81; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $75.51; Peebles Motors, Ltd., $106.47; Permanent Timber Products, Ltd., $30; P. M. Peters, $30; W. W. Powell Co., Ltd., $239.50; Progressive Engineering Works, $110; Pyrene Manufacturing Co. of Canada, Ltd., $91.57; Queen City Motors, Ltd., $211.88; Radio Station CKLN, $87.50; Railway Power & Engineering Corporation, Ltd., $140.40; Ramp Body & Fender Works, $188.45; Receiver-General of Canada, $287.95; H. Redmile, $32.70; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $703.12; Rendell Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $277.22; Renold-Coventry, Ltd., $19.90; A. S. Ritchie, $68.94; Rotter Lumber Co., $700.15; Sam Lee Laundry, $10.15; R. Scott, $50; Scott, Foster & Co., $53; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $3,852.75; Sherwin-Williams Co. of Canada, Ltd., $14.85; Sidney Roofing & Paper Co., Ltd., $34.34; F. H. Smith, $10; J. Fyfe Smith Co., Ltd., $71.96; Syd Smith, Ltd., $530.74; Stevenson's Machine Shop, $802.27; Stewart Bros., $438.40; telegrams and telephones, $220.40; Trail Daily Times, $25.26; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $2,169.60; Universal Motors, $53.91; Vancouver Equipment Corporation, Ltd., $381.30; Vancouver Machinery Depot, Ltd., $48.40; Carried forward $1,281,704.89 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 239 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Nelson-Creston District—Continued. Brought forward ...... $1,281,704.89 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $31.54; W. Waldie & Sons, Ltd., $995.90; H. G. Walton, $54.50; T. H. Waters & Co., Ltd., $27.74; Webb & Gifford, Ltd., $92.50; West Kootenay Power & Light Co., Ltd., $68.66; West Transfer Co., $319.54; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $550.97; Willock Truck Equipment Co., $407.50; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $2,943.84; Vote 167 — Roads, various districts, $216.67; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $368.22; pay-lists, truck-hire, $12,191.70; equipment rentals, $1,167.37; garage accounts, etc., $3,393.55; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $196.81 $196,108.23 Less sundry refunds 18,371.41 Summary. Roads $94,974.40 Bridges 11,551.99 Ferries 71,210.43 $177,736.82 (For ferry tolls see page 254.) Total, Nelson-Creston District 177,736.82 New Westminster District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $2,984.61 Miscellaneous—B.C. Concrete Co., Ltd., $555.01; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $532.17; MacBeth Signs, $44.45; Permanent Timber Products, Ltd., $194; E. R. Taylor Construction Co., Ltd., $67.57; Valley Lumber Yards, Ltd., $83.35; equipment rentals, $193.84; garage accounts, etc., $128.90; sundry accounts not exceeding $10', $21.48 $4,805.38 Less sundry refunds 56.46 Total, New Westminster District 4,748.92 Noi'th Okanagan District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $41,626.22 Miscellaneous—City of Armstrong, $110.82; Armstrong Advertiser, $16.10; Armstrong Packers, Ltd., $12.50'; Armstrong Saw Mill, Ltd., $545.50; N. L. Bell, $28; Bell Lumber & Pole Co., $105; Bennett & White Construction Co., $157; W. Blackburn, $150; Bloom & Sigalet, Ltd., $279.57; British American Oil Co., Ltd., $355.73; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $20.69; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $109.19; B.C. Tractor Equipment, Ltd., $122.20; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $86.90; CN. Railways, $67.08; C.P.R. Co., $310.41; Capitol Motors (Vernon), Ltd., $61.70; R. J. Chisholm, $14.75; F. A. Clayton, $19.80; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $16.20; Dyck Bros. Garage, $10.80; City of Enderby, $39.31; Enderby Commoner, $20.70; Enderby Motors, $60.60; G. S. Finlaison, $850.26; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $284.20; Fisher & Missal, $14.10; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $66.90; J. S. Galbraith & Sons, $261.33; B. F. Goodrich Silvertown Stores, $100.15; Gordon Carried forward $1,464,190.63 $531,073.89 EE 240 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. North Okanagan District—Continued. Brought forward '. $1,464,190.63 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. & Belyea, Ltd., $127.78; Grindrod Motors, $26.72; J. Har- wood, $100; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $1,315.50; A. E. Hunt Machinery, $741.12; W. R. Hutchison, $27.90; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,030.99; D. C. Jones, $305.76; H. L. Lantz & Co., Ltd., $2,744; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $1,978.85; W. H. Magee, $44.89; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $282.38; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $76.48; J. Mihalik, $10; F. C. Myers, Ltd., $29.75; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $407.97; McMahon & Mack, Ltd., $49.04; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $234.35; Neil & Neil, Ltd., $56.25; Nolan Drug & Book Co., Ltd., $32.30; Okanagan Electric, Ltd., $237; Okanagan Garage, $22.70; Permanent Timber Products, Ltd., $622.46; Pioneer Sash & Door Co., Ltd., $570.35; C. A. Price & Sons, $125.96; G. Procter, Jr., $67.20; Pyrene Manufacturing Co. of Canada, Ltd., $22.90; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $96.59; R. & M. Bearings Canada, Ltd., $25.65; Rendell Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $148.37; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,110.12; Shields & Co., Ltd., $20:98; Shillam's Garage, $78.35; H. Sigalet & Co., Ltd., $1,220.74; Smith Hardware Co., Ltd., $24.20; Municipality of Spallumcheen, $90:99; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,672.91; Standard Tire Service, $252.55; J. D. Stickle, $24.15; Ted's Vulcanizing, $238.86; telephone, $81; Truck Parts & Equipment, Ltd., $37.22; L. G. Turnbull, $11.52; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $1,391.23; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $46.50; Vancouver Equipment Corporation, Ltd., $111.37; Vancouver Parts Co., Ltd., $87.86; Vernon Box & Pine Lumber Co., Ltd., $54.79; Vernon Garage, $407.99; Vernon Lumber Co., Ltd., $316; Vernon News Co., Ltd., $39.20; Watkin Motors, Ltd., $162.65; West Canadian Hydro Electric Corporation, Ltd., $191.30; White Co., Ltd., $115.74; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $51.30; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $21.01; Willock Truck Equipment Co., $21.72; C. Young, $32; Yuill's Hardware, $165.83; Vote 167—Roads, various districts, $605.49; "Loan Act, 1936," $218.75; pay- lists, gravel, $65.05; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $62; pay-lists, truck-hire, $150.40; equipment rentals, $907.59; garage accounts, etc., $971.57; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $97.44 $68,643.29 Less sundry refunds 11,986.97 Summary. Roads $45,625.02 Bridges 11,031.30 $56,656.32 Total, North Okanagan District 56,656.32 North Vancouver District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $2,921.75 Miscellaneous—Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $75.97; B.C Concrete Co., Ltd., $133; Canadian Bitumuls, Ltd., $111.95; Crawley & Barker, $17.31; Deeks Sand & Gravel Co., Ltd., $28.80; J. Dorgan, $33.97; J. Forsyth, $12.52; Imperial Oil, Ltd., Carried forward $1,520,846.95 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 241 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167.. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. North Vancouver District—Continued. Brought forward $1,520,846.95 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $21.88; Lynnmour Sawmills, Ltd., $60.26; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $14.54; Merchants Cartage Co., Ltd., $10.90; Permanent Timber Products, Ltd., $20:20; Road Materials, Ltd., $897.41; E. A. Robinson, $250; West Vancouver Motors, $421.19; Corporation of District of West Vancouver, $1,521.85; equipment rentals, $616.40; garage accounts, etc., $34.22; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $20.33 $7,224.45 Less sundry refunds 1,549.91 Summary. Roads - Bridges Total, North Vancouver District. $5,639.17 35.37 $5,674.54 5,674.54 Omineca District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $62,014.39 Miscellaneous—E. A. Ahlm, $163.79 $37.50 $46.87 Anderson's Transfer Babine Lumber Co., Ltd., $13.84; E. C. Barger F. Beach, $10.50; Beach Truck Lines, $180; Bennett White Construction Co., Ltd., $162.50; W. Bickle, $21 Boultbee, Ltd., $81.03; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $20.64; S Brown, $61.44; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $255.21; Bulkley Valley Collieries, Ltd., $213.11; Burns Lake Electric, $64.58. Burns Lake Hardware & Garage, $755.96; C. P. Bussinger $54.17; K. Byman, $313.06; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co. Ltd., $85.13; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $316.16; CN Railways, $1,652.94; Capling Transfer, $26.75; Columbia Vanderhoof Power Co., Ltd., $398.47; W. H. Corner, $59 J. W. H. Day, $18.85; L. J. Donaldson, $68; Eby's Department Store, $49.93; Empire Motors, Ltd., $21.45; Ernie's Garage, $26.17; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,418.88; Fraser Lake Sawmills, Ltd., $2,232.94; R. H. Gerow, $120; Goodwin's Garage, $52.20; J. Gowans, $110; J. J. Hall, $20; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $1,586.43; E. R. Horning, $18; Hoskins Garage, $179.90; D. H. Hoy, $400; Hudson's Bay Co., $37.50; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $3,096.93; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $102.62; Inter- Valley Lumber & Supply Co., $3,161.22; Johnson Storage & Transfer, $10; La France Fire Engine & Foamite, Ltd., $31.48; Loveseth & Sjoden, $3,943.40; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $2,057.78; Marshall-Wells Alberta Co., Ltd., $16.79; Marshall-Wells B.C, Ltd., $934.19; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $454.13; Martin-Senour Co., Ltd., $53.33; Matthews' Lumber Yard, $226.55; A. MacKinnon, $59; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $269.05; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $945.09; Nechako Motors, $489.59; Northern Freighters, $32.34; M. F. Nourse, $33; F. Park, $554.72; R. M. Patterson, $230.55; P. Peebles, $40; H. Poole, $15; R. Powell, $42.55; Propeller Repair Shop, $42.50; T. Radley, $18; H. Rainsfelt, $134.20; Receiver-General of Canada, $30; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $137.87; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $192; Ruddy Motors, Ltd., $60.57; H. 16 Carried forward $1,526,521.49 $531,073.89 EE 242 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Omineca District—Continued. Brought forward $1,526,521.49 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Sannes, $33.27; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $4,277.87; Stewart-Warner Sales Co., Ltd., $10.30; Stuart Lake Garage, $27.95; H. Sundin, $714; Sunset Hardware, $227.52; Taylor Bros., $187.10; J. Teichroeb, $375; telephone, $60; Telkwa Transfer & Garage, $322.26; Tingley Bros., $30; Vanderhoof Garage, $637.81; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $14.47; Vote 167 —Roads, various districts, $179.64; pay-lists, gravel, $65.20; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $323.18; equipment rentals, $645.78; garage accounts, etc., $1,013.49; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $49.24 $99,976.82 ! Less sundry refunds 7,160.04 Summary. Roads $63,455.19 Bridges 1 9,825.24 Ferries 19,536.35 $92,816.78 Total, Omineca District 92,816.78 Peace River District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $80,274.51 Miscellaneous—A. Aspol, $17.54; Aspol Motors, $550.68; E. R Bassett, $30.72; A. J. Bergeron, $1,476.14; Bowes & Herron, $294.41; British American Oil Co., Ltd., $716.76; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $687.90; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $32.03; W. S. Bullen Estate, $323.65; Bumstead & Sons, $348.16; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $35.58; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $76.35; Canadian Pacific Airlines, Ltd., $49.86; R. A. Cuthbert, $155.10; V. M. Dafoe, $165; Dawson Co-op. Union, $16.85; K. J. Dodds, $14.13; Dominion Electric Power, Ltd., $136.26; Donis & Taylor, $13.16; R. E. Duncan, $94.75; Elmer's Machine Shop, $64.20; C Erickson, $462.87; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $89.58; J. Flaman, $40.50; Fort St. John Lumber Co., Ltd., $3,238.32; Fossum & Sons, $276; Frontier Lumber Co., Ltd., $441.14; T. Frost, $20.50; F.W.D. Motor Trucks Western, Ltd., $281.39; H. J. Gardner & Sons, Ltd., $1,210.80; N. and L. Gething, $250.41; G.M.G. Sawmill, $2,771.45; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $28.05; Gravel Contractors, Ltd., $1,000; R. Gruenke, $149.20; W. Haddow, $42; C. B. Harden Cartage, $135.25; Harper & Livingstone, $25; G. Henderson, $33.10; Hudson's Bay Co., $49.88; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $6,421.72; J. M. Johnston Estate, $100; Kahovec Bros., $25.50; H. Kravig, $39.90; P. La Forge $194.44; D. G. Latta, $233.29; E. D. Leach, $36.75; W. Lee, $249.18; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $805.26; P Mager, $124.50; T. Magusin, $25; Marshall-Wells Alberta Co., Ltd., $40.40; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $178.94; E Mast, $149.60; T. Matson, $316; A. W. Mitchell, $80.90; G. g' Moore Lumber Co., $175.84; F. C. Myers, Ltd., $242.43; A Myhre, $117.60; A. McDonald, $453.68; J. D. McEachern $297.80; J. McGinnis Sawmill, $195.81; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $264.64; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $612.70- W. J. Nelson, $402; P. E. Neufeld, $19.50; J. E. Nix Co., Carried forward $1,619,338.27 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 243 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Peace River District—Continued. Brought forward Less sundry refunds. Summary. Roads .... Bridges Ferries . $80,932.47 20,145.64 14,466.54 $115,544.65 Total, Peace River District. $1,619,338.27 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $80.40; Northern Alberta Railways Co., $1,300.08; J. P. Olinger, $170.73; C Olsen, $230.75; Paynter & Gammon, $324; Peace River Block Agencies, Ltd., $1,348.33; J. B. Peirce, $122.58; Peterson & Johnson, $73.35; R. Petrich, $10.75; Pouce Coirpe Garage, $358.31; P. Powell, $22.50; W. J. Radley, $40.50; Regional Oil Controller, $23; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $54.01; Richardson Road Machinery Co., Ltd., $145.25; Rimbey Bros., $169.36; Sample Signs, $20; A. Schobert, $108.25; R. Servant, $165.60; M. Slovinsky, $105; Taylor Bros., $216.20; Tomlinson Construction Co., Ltd., $10.55; Union Tire Service, $94.90; Union Tractor & Harvester Co., Ltd., $72.33; N. Vincent, $577.85; Vivian Engine Works, Ltd., $262.82; Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $143.15; P. A. Widmark, $97.50; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $163.51; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $147.25; Vote 167—Roads, Esquimalt District, $39.40; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $1,633.38; pay-lists, truck-hire, $423.85; equipment rentals, $459.52; garage accounts, etc., $249.67; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $77.78 $117,464.97 1,920.32 Prince Rupert District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $25,882.22 Miscellaneous—Albert & McCaffery, Ltd., $1,329.98; Alberta Lumber Co., Ltd., $252.28; Armour Salvage Co., Ltd., $21; P. H. Barnett & Co., $411.77; J. Bergman, $563.75; Boultbee, Ltd., $50.98; B.C. Bridge & Dredging Co., Ltd., $304.14; J. R. Brown, $145.59; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $326.14; Canadian Ingersoll-Rand Co., Ltd., $18.23; CN. Railways, $353.81; Civic Centre Carnival Committee, $80; Clyde Machinery Co., Ltd., $269.88; F. Crookall, $15; C H. Dunsmore, $236.95; Empire Motors, Ltd., $197.96; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,137.32; E. J. Fitzpatrick, $95; W. F. Gibson & Sons. $264.59; J. Group, $220.67; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $126.55; Howe & McNulty, $696.28; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $757.21; H. Letourneau, $32.95; E. M. Mallory, $120; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $119.01; Mitchell & Currie, $12.75; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $15.43; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $24.15; Northern B.C. Power Co., Ltd., $25.75; Northern Construction Co. and J. W. Stewart, Ltd., $180; Pacific Mills, Ltd., $188.88; S. E. Parker, Ltd., $503.79; Philpott, Evitt & Co., Ltd., $340; Pound's Auto Shop, $59.55; Prince Rupert Dry Dock & Shipyard, $57.73; W. J. Rennie, $42.10; E. Rice, $57; A. Robertson, $73.80; Rupert Forge, $145.26; Rupert Motors, $129.28; Shames River Lumber Co., $294.28; Standard Machine Shop, $25.99; Standard Oil Co. Carried forward 115,544.65 $1,734,882.92 $531,073.89 EE 244 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Prince Rupert District—Continued. Brought forward $1,734,882.92 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. of B.C., Ltd., $150.89; telephone, $33; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $299.92; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $22.71; F. ' Waterhouse & Co., Ltd., $100.30; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $208.30; " Loan Act, 1936," $26.76; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $109.90; equipment rentals, $931.40; garage accounts, etc., $482.02; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $123.13 $38,693.33 Less sundry refunds _'. 9,570.81 Summary. Roads $18,945.26 Bridges 6,650.67 Wharves 3,526.59 $29,122.52 (For wharfage dues see page 254.) Total, Prince Rupert District 29,122.52 Revelstoke District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $39,307.02 Miscellaneous—Beaton Boat Co., Ltd., $8,792.65; A. Berrar- ducci, $120; Black Bros. Motor Products, Ltd., $116.45; Bob Bodie, Ltd., $14; Boultbee, Ltd., $40.03; British American Oil Co., Ltd., $797.89; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $120.01; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $105.78; B.C. Journal of Commerce, $14.80; E. G. Burridge & Sons, Ltd., $28.35; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $12.67; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $69.36; C.P.R. Co., $563.22; B. M. Carter, $27; Columbia River Timbers, Ltd., $139; Columbian Co., Ltd., $20.40; Davidson Motors, $97.08; J. Dorgan, $257.47; A. G. Duck, $20; Dueck-Nicoll Motors, Ltd., $60.48; Empire Motors, Ltd., $84.66; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $2,334.46; J. S. Galbraith & Sons, $11.34; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $72.20; E. R. Graham, $238; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $1,295.89; Hub Garage, $13.95; G. Imbeau, $185; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,226.85; International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $60:13; King's Printer, $13.05; E. M. LaFoy, $156.75; G. Larson, $12.50; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $1,888.60; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $504.55; H. Martin & Son, $12.53; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $33.42; M. Mat- tila, $326.50; F. C. Myers, Ltd., $77.73; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $260.47; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $47.61; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $20.16; Peerless Wiping Rag Co., Ltd., $10.10; Pradolini Bros., $96.78; R. & M. Bearings Canada, Ltd., $56.47; Receiver-General of Canada, $57.13; City of Revelstoke, $469.45; Revelstoke Garage, $570.12; Revelstoke Hardware, $131.40; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $31; Revelstoke Transfer, $428.29; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $79.26; J. Rutherford, $30; Saul-Wright Brush Co., Ltd., $27.15; R. H. Sawyer, $1,640.64; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,675.38; Syd Smith, Ltd., $19.45; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $89.30; Sturdy Hardware Co., $54.50; telephone, $345.82; D. E. Thomas, $100; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $1,378.90; Vancouver Daily Province, $34.40; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., Carried forward $1,764,005.44 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 245 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc—Continued. Revelstoke District—Continued. Brought forward $1,764,005.44 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $587.75; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $35.35; Welding & Supplies Co., Ltd., $21.77; Willock Truck Equipment Co., $33.12; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $45.70; pay-lists, truck- hire, $90.10; equipment rentals, $886.32; garage accounts, etc., $636.43; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $33.75 $69,295.84 Less sundry refunds 9,420.44 Summary. Roads $34,513.72 Bridges 6,615.85 Ferries 18,745.83 $59,875.40 Total, Revelstoke District 59,875.40 Rossland-Trail District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $42,861.93 Miscellaneous—B. C. Affleck, $125; A. R. Anderson, $18; R. Barrie, $23.80; A. J. Bath, $347.08; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $24; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $68.27; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $46.43; Butorac Motors, $37.23; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $130.98; C.P.R. Co., $154; Castlegar Water Co., Ltd., $37; Central Truck & Equipment Co., $575.16; Columbia Garage, $36.58; Columbia Motors, Ltd., $62.44; Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. of Canada, Ltd., $46.49; J. Derzy, $14.50; Dill's Service Station, $19.50; M. C. Donaldson, Ltd., $150; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,291.35; Fruitvale Auto Service, $12; R. W. Haggen, $153.34; Hanson's Garage, $600; A. P. Harms, $44.16; Henderson Garage, $479.36; A. E. Hunt Machinery, $153.42; Hunter Bros., Ltd., $130:99; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,798.37; International Agencies & Machinery Co., Ltd., $129.05; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $34.59; E. Jamieson, $112.28; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $36.97; King's Printer, $10; Kootenay Broadcasting Co., Ltd., $13; N. La- face, $12.25; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $696.12; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $705.21; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $15.50; D. B. Merry Lumber Co., Ltd., $85.87; S. E. Mills, $15.75; Moynes Motors & Transfer, Ltd., $24; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $74.67; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $196.65; A. Nelson, $287.13; Nelson Lumber Co., Ltd., $772.28; Nelson Service Station, $41.48; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $110.28; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $24.93; Oswald Motors, $16.90; S. P. Pond, $41.66; Radio Station CKLN, $24.50; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $502.93; Renata Irrigation District, $13.80; Rendell Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $285.19; Riverside Motors, $971.74; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,776.83; Speedway Service & Garage, Ltd., $10.49; Stevenson's Machine Shop, $502.70; telegrams and telephones, $174.22; Trail Daily Times, $17.17; Trail Livery Co., $66.66; Trail Mercantile Co., Ltd., $154.50; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $1,485.43; W. Waldie & Sons, Ltd., $423.83; R. A. D. West, $26.90; West Kootenay Power Carried forward $1,823,880.84 $531,073.89 EE 246 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Rossland-Trail District—Continued. Brought forward $1,823,880.84 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. & Light Co., Ltd., $282.21; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co. Ltd., $231.61; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $67.10 pay-lists, truck-hire, $242.50; equipment rentals, $202.63 garage accounts, etc., $407.76; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $99.76 $60,868.41 Less sundry refunds 1,907.76 $531,073.89 Summary. Roads ... Bridges Ferries $40,240.63 4,883.48 13,836.54 $58,960.65 Total, Rossland-Trail District Saanich District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $14,802.73 Miscellaneous—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $36.24; B.C. Fuel Co., Ltd., $20.70; Cameron Lumber Co., Ltd., $314.05; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $19.16; D. Craig, $26.40; E. Davis, $17.60; R. Dickson, $18.15; Douglas Tire Service, $338.48; Evans, Coleman & Johnson Bros., Ltd., $75.45; A. E. Foreman & Sons, $38.38; Hafer Bros., $10; Hafer Machine Co., Ltd., $11.75; R. Hall & Sons, $56.25; J. Heaney, Ltd., $114; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $14.79; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $210.39; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $271.55; Lemon- Gonnason Co., Ltd., $66.14; Marine Iron Works, Ltd., $58.35; Mitchell & Anderson Lumber Co., Ltd., $34.84; Moore-' Whittington Lumber Co., Ltd., $195.87; National Motor Co., Ltd., $15.50; D. Nicol, $15.50; Pacific Sanitary Rag Co., $12; Producers Sand & Gravel Co. (1929), Ltd., $1,179.60; Corporation of District of Saanich, $960.10; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $2,297.43; Sidney Freight Service, $229.58; Sidney Water & Power Co., Ltd., $24.75; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $60.17; telephone, $61.33; Tergeson Bros., Ltd., $106.06; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $174.77; Western Steel Products, Ltd., $24.85; K. H. White & Co., $47.03; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $17.90; Wilson & Cabeldu, Ltd., $14.48; Vote 167—Loans, various districts, $801.61; equipment rentals, $2,135.70; garage accounts, etc., $760:82; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $55.42 $25,745.87 Less sundry refunds 1,577.99 Summary. Roads - Ferries $24,143.78 24.10 $24,167.88 Total, Saanich District _. Carried forward.. 58,960.65 24,167.88 ,907,009.37 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 247 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Brought forward $1,907,009.37 $531,073.89 Salmon Arm District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $38,046.56 Miscellaneous—Blanc Bros., $41; Bloom & Sigalet, Ltd., $90.69; Boultbee, Ltd., $228.75; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $137.54; B.C. Security Commission, $474.70; Brown & Smith, $26.50; Canada Paint Co., B.C., Ltd., $40.94; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $38.27; C.P.R. Co., $888.46; Celista Store, $30.47; Central Service Depot, $1,397.77; R. H. Congreve, $1,920; Dearborn Motors, Ltd., $422.90; Dominion Bridge Co., Ltd., $81.40; J. Dorgan, $400.10; W. J. Ellis Co., Ltd., $45.40; Ferguson & Munsell, $66; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $897.59; A. Fretz, $29.60; J. S. Galbraith & Sons, $63.29; General Paint Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $24.82; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $28.76; P. A. Gorse, $150.27; Hi-way Garage, $14.75; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,752.92; D. Isanor, $17.29; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $78.08; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $11.86; Kamloops Indian Agency, $169.68; E. M. Koski, $19.20; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $24.48; Long Bros.' Sawmills, $10.80; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $1,318.46; M. Mackintosh, $21.50; Marshall -Wells B.C., Ltd., $201.56; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $526.51; ,J. G. Moore, $751.28; McDiarmid's Hardware, $68.05; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $120.40; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $533.72; Pyrene Manufacturing Co. of Canada, Ltd., $26.10; R. & M. Bearings, Canada, Ltd., $65.13; Receiver-General of Canada, $54.70; M. J. Read, $46.12; Reliance Motor & Machinery Works, Ltd., $16.23; Rendell Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,054; E. P. Riley, $118.40; City of Salmon Arm, $189.45; Municipality of Salmon Arm, $1,480.78; S.A.F.E., Ltd., $83.76; Salmon Arm Hardware, $19.61; Salmon Arm Observer, $24.78; Scott, Foster & Co., $44.85; W. H. Scouten, $821.27; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $2,309.56; Shuswap Lumber Co., Ltd., $18.71; F. M. Smith, $800; D. Spamola, $25; H. E. Talbot, $15; telegrams and telephones, $128.67; A. E. Tweeddale, $16.50; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $2,192.58; Vancouver Equipment Corporation, Ltd., $183.38; Vernon-Salmon Arm Stage, $15.55; Vivian Engine Works, Ltd., $35.27; West Canadian Hydro Electric" Corporation, Ltd., $79.11; Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $17.60; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $35.35; Vote 167—Roads, various districts, $159.29; pay-lists, gravel, $76.30; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $33.80; equipment rentals, $750.90; garage accounts, etc., $631.28; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $90.29 $62,871.64 Less sundry refunds 7,299.35 Summary. Roads $42,025.33 Bridges 5,020.70 Ferries : 8,526.26 $55,572.29 Total, Salmon Arm District 55,572.29 Similkameen District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $37,175.68 Carried forward $1,962,581.66 $531,073.89 EE 248 EXPENDITURES, 1ST APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Similkameen District—Continued. Brought forward $1,962,581.66 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—H. Almack, $24.75; P. Bent, Ltd., $75.28; Brett's (Princeton), Ltd., $176.10; British American Oil Co., Ltd., $416.68; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $305.81; B.C Equipment Co., Ltd., $185.82; Burr Motors, Ltd., $127.62; Cameron Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,782.69; Canada Ingot Iron Co., Ltd., $315.03; Canada Paint Co., B.C., Ltd., $51.09; Canada Roof Products, Ltd., $91.34; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $113.05; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $12.36; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $86.95; CN. Railways, $93.37; C.P.R. Co., $573.92; D. Chapman & Co., Ltd., $32.20; K. Cunard, $50; Demuth Lumber Co., $51.84; W. B. Ewart, $221.77; Fender's Garage, $420; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $829.36; J. S. Galbraith & Sons, $66.78; Gar- ward's Service, $23.25; General Utility Co., Ltd., $30; Grand Forks Garage, $18.68; Grand Forks Garage Co., Ltd., $1,106.61; G.N. Railway Co., $499.35; P. W. Gregory, $51.20; Hayes Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $20.99; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $1,208.84; A. E. Hunt Machinery, $389.52; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,529.82; Innis Service, $39.10; Interior Contracting Co., Ltd., $160.10; International Agencies & Machinery Co., Ltd., $17.50; International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $25.68; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $80.92; C. A. Jones, $40; Kelowna Exploration Co., Ltd., $44.75; Kenyon-Killick, Ltd., $24.20; Keremeos Garage, $35.43; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $408.47; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $34.12; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $154.42; G. Morrison, $687.14; F. C. Myers, Ltd., $270.64; Myer Franks, Ltd., $549.45; A. C. MacKenzie, $158.05; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $26.86; Oliver Hardware, $18.06; Oliver Lumber Co., $20.67; Oliver Sawmills, Ltd., $200; Osoyoos Sawmills, $942.48; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $50.77; Peerless Wiping Rag Co., Ltd., $11.81; Corporation of District of Penticton, $882.23; Penticton Dray & Express Co., $43; Penticton Retreading & Vulcanizing, $211.92; Penticton Tire Hospital & Garage, $59.46; Princeton Light & Power Co., Ltd., $40.98; Red's Signs, $23; W. P. Sellers, $78; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,458.39; J. Sinclair, $10.50; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $889.19; Taylor Lumber Co., $649.95; telephone, $87.30; Union Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,043.75; Vancouver Machinery Depot, Ltd., $893.91; Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $147.55; Wilkins Machine Shop & Foundry, Ltd., $24.50; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $218.18; Vote 167—Roads, South Okanagan, $351; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $38.70; equipment rentals, $928.80; garage accounts, etc., $1,376.01; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $93.86 $61,708.55 Less sundry refunds 7,684.46 Summary. ( Roads $43,421.34 Bridges 10,602.75 $54,024.09 Total, Similkameen District 54,024.09 Carried forward $2,016,605.75 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 249 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Brought forward $2,016,605.75 $531,073.89 Skeena District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $76,742.53 Miscellaneous—Arrow Transfer Co., Ltd., $54.53; Barrett Co., Ltd., $58.80; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $27.38; Boultbee, Ltd., $63.66; J. Bovill, $214.50; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $372.59; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $44.17; B.C. Tractor Equipment, Ltd., $371.76; J. A. Brown Estate, $261.56; A. Bruce, $27; Cameron Lumber Co., Ltd., $5,602.37; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $182.26; CN. Railways, $4,475.38; Capling Transfer $385.93; G. Chapman, $618.74; City Transfer, $164.61; Co lumbia Power Co., Ltd., $645.85; M. Dahlquist, $590.67 Dominion Bridge Co., Ltd., $69.24; R. H. Dunlop, $169.25 Eby's Hardware, $507.93; Evitt Hardware & Electric $237.23; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $4,306.68 F. Goertz, Ltd., $155; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $196.83; J. L Green, $21; Hanson Lumber & Timber Co., Ltd., $3,820.20 Harrisons & Crosfield (Canada), Ltd., $517.80; F. Hidber, $293.09; Highway Construction Co., Ltd., $28.60; T. Hobens- held, $197.72; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $3,446.64; Hos- kins Garage, $350.70; Hudson's Bay Co., $442.95; A. E. Hunt Machinery, $149.14; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $4,497.91; Industrial Wire & Iron Works, $37.80; International Agencies & Machinery Co., Ltd., $54.50; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $305.20; Inter-Valley Lumber & Supply Co., $888.13; C. Isador, $10; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $28.88; E. T. Kenney, Ltd., $539.84; Kitanmax Water & Power Co., Ltd., $22.50; Kitwanga Saw Mill, $240.22; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $100.43; Little, Haugland & Kerr, $924.84 Macdonald & Macdonald, $32.32; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $1,464.53; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $222.89 Martin's Garage, $46.80; Martin & Richards, $241.13; A Michel, $20; R. Moore, $49.40; W. B. Morgan, $25; C. E Morris, $11.26; Moxley & Thompson, $19.95; Myros & Smith, $79.05; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $439.65; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $414.08; Omineca Herald & Terrace News, $18.56; S. E. Parker, Ltd., $40.08; Peerless Wiping Rag Co., Ltd., $10.85; Philpott, Evitt & Co., Ltd., $32.40; Pioneer Department Store, $152.30; C. Pohle, $1,045.73; postage, $19; R. & M. Bearings Canada, Ltd., $14.89; Rest- more Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $43; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $16,872.28; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $16.62 Simpson Transfer, $588.07; L. G. Skinner, $104.75; Village of Smithers, $18; Smithers Garage & Electric, $103.40 Smithers Lumber Yard, $1,893.23; Soldier Settlement Board $98.70; J. S. Tait & Co., Ltd., $210.80; telephone, $49.50 Telkoal Co., Ltd., $10; Terrace Transfer & Taxi, $53.86 Timber Preservers, Ltd., $7,533.56; W. V. Tomlinson, $13.70 Triangle Motor Service, $180.77; Vanarsdol Lumber Co. $57.36; W. B. Van Horn, $26.40; K. Vetterli, $100.25; G. H Wall, $171.75; Wall's Garage, $50.55; L. H. West, $13.24 Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $162.97; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $24.71; Vote 167—Roads, various districts, $392.70; " Loan Act, 1936," $69.89; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $944.85; pay-lists, truck-hire, $1,325.50; equipment rentals, $3,075.56; garage accounts, etc., $1,267.31; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $97.55 $153,435.24 Less sundry refunds 11,753.21 Carried forward $2,016,605.75 $531,073.89 EE 250 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc—Continued. Skeena District—Continued. Brought forward $2,016,605.75 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Summary. Roads , $50,161.46 Bridges 77,544.50 Ferries 13,976.07 $141,682.03 Total, Skeena District 141,682.03 South Okanagan District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $65,603.22 Miscellaneous—G. Anderson, $1,663.62; Brandram-Henderson, Ltd., $132.55; British American Oil Co., Ltd., $723.27; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $115.39; British American Securities, Ltd., $1,250; B.C Concrete Co., Ltd., $438; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $133.65; Canada Paint Co., B.C., Ltd., $23.77; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $15.76; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $69.73; CN. Railways, $539.17; C.P.R. Co., $144.92; C. W. Cope, $25.93; T. L. Crighton & Co., $37.50; Empire Motors, Ltd., $70.12; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,364.15; J. S. Galbraith & Sons, $225.04; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $35.49; Grand Forks Garage Co., Ltd., $104.64; F.'W. Groves, $613.40; G. Hanson, $30; W. Haug & Son, $227.35; F. J. Hawkey, $100; Hewlett Bros., $63.35; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $4,493.17; Independent Hardware Co., $13.65; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $66.50; City of Kelowna, $199.87; Kelowna Courier, $13; Kelowna Machine Shop, $184.78; Kelowna Sawmill Co., Ltd., $2,768.85; King's Printer, $17.50; W. W. Loane Hardware, $146.93; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $512.09; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $220.92; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $57.73; G. Morrison, $33.40; F. C. Myers, Ltd., $119.49; McCormick-Deering Implements, Ltd., $27.95; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $57.73; A. L. McNaughton, $132.50; Naramata Co-op. Growers' Exchange, $12; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $158.40; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $39.84; Orchard City Motors, Ltd., $146.93; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $17.07; Peerless Wiping Rag Co., Ltd., $11.48; postage, $10; Pyrene Manufacturing Co. of Canada, Ltd., $51.84; R. & M. Bearings, Canada, Ltd., $48.79; Receiver-General of Canada, $50; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $128.03; Rendell Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $56; J. Riley, $12.96; P. E. Ritchie & Son, Ltd., $103.50; Scott Auto Body & Radiator Shop, $29; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $900.44; S. M. Simpson, Ltd., $35.52; Smith Garage, $80.33; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $905.91; Star Shipyard (Mercer's), Ltd., $544.80; J. Steen, $35.14; Stewart-Warner Sales Co., Ltd., $48.57; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $54.27; telephone, $135; Thomson Motors, Ltd., $537.01; T. Treadgold, $18.05; W. R. Trench, Ltd., $12.50; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $2,090.75; Vancouver Machinery Depot, Ltd., $52.20; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $14.07; Vancouver Sunply Co., Ltd., $15.75; Vernon News, Ltd., $15.12; Victory Motors, $271.25; Vivian Engine Works, Ltd., $236.03; Westbank Garage, $61.70; White & Thornthwaite, $10.20; Vote 167—Roads, various districts, Carried forward $2,158,287.78 $531,073.89 f EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 251 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. South Okanagan District—Continued. Brought forward $2,158,287.78 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $116.45; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $306.12; pay- lists, truck-hire, $5,890.70; equipment rentals, $226.80; garage accounts, etc., $756.37; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $139.09 $97,202.06 Less sundry refunds 8,824.37 Summary. Roads $45,246.83 Bridges 8,273.55 Ferries 34,857.31 $88,377.69 (For ferry tolls see page 254.) Total, South Okanagan District 88,377.69 Vancouver-Point Grey District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $3,465.11 Miscellaneous—Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $196.70; B.C Concrete Co., Ltd., $17.18; Canadian Bitumuls Co., Ltd., $47; R. G. Cooke, $17.40; J. Forsyth, $33.28; Hewer's Hardware, $34.15; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $16.98; McCleery & Weston, Ltd., $1,470.75; Penn Lumber Co., $34.22; Permanent Timber Products, Ltd., $13.50; Pitkethly Bros., $36.80; Road Materials, Ltd., $435.30; Trimble Service Garage, $112; Vancouver & District Joint Sewerage & Drainage Board, $191.72; West Vancouver Motors, $116.47; Williams & Carrothers, Ltd., $24; equipment rentals, $79.40; garage accounts, etc., $45.27; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $51.36 — $6,438.59 Less sundry refunds 50.24 Summary. Roads $6,387.35 Bridges 1.00 $6,388.35 Total, Vancouver-Point Grey District 6,388.35 Yale District. Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $101,697.87 Miscellaneous—Active Trading Co., Ltd., $796; Alberta Lumber Co., Ltd., $896.12; M. H. Anderson, $25; Armstrong's Department Store, Ltd., $317.71; Auto Radiator & Lamp Co., Ltd., $19; M. C. Baillie, $137.15; Barrett's Garage, $406.27; Boultbee, Ltd., $11.07; Boyd Motors, Ltd., $346.53; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $102.37; B.C Cement Co., Ltd, $1,739.64; B.C. Coach Lines, Ltd., $12.66; B.C. Concrete Co., Ltd., $167.14; B.C Drugs, Ltd., $12.97; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $17.10; B.C. Fuel Co., Ltd., $12.38; B.C. Securities Commission, $1,924.75; B.C. Tractor Equipment, Ltd., $24.69; J. R. Campbell, $100; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., Carried forward $2,253,053.82 $531,073.89 EE 252 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Yale District—Continued. Brought forward $2,253,053.82 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $163.32; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $1,385.66; Canadian Ingersoll-Rand Co., Ltd., $30.80; Canadian ■ Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $148.63; CN. Railways, $1,319.83; C.P.R. Co., $585.58; P. Charlie, $70; Chilliwack Lumber Yards, $125; City Coal Co., Ltd., $90.80; W. F. Clare, $12; Corbett Lumber & Tie Mill, $185.23; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $34.44; Crawford & Co., Ltd., $56.27; Dearborn Motors, Ltd., $45.35; J. Dorgan, $49.01; Dueck-Nicoll Motors, Ltd., $11.63; W. J. Ellis Co., Ltd., $138.71; Empire Motors, Ltd., $417.18; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $39.69; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $2,547.23; Fort Hope Garage, $47.10; Fraser Canyon Trading and Development Co., Ltd., $28.08; J. D. Fulbrook, $20; J. S. Galbraith & Sons, $17.81; Gallagher Transportation, Ltd., $146.12; J. Garner, $30; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $553.94; W. J. Glover, $13.60; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $55.38; Harrington Motors, $319.65; A. E. Hunt Machinery, $14.16; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $7,384.51; International Agencies & Machinery Co., Ltd., $46.23; International Battery Corporation, Ltd., $49.12; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $193.50; Jeffree & Jeffree, Ltd., $375.55; H. John, $11.07; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $11.86; W. T. Louie, $50; Lytton Box & Lumber Mill, $310.16; Lytton Electric Light Co., Ltd., $27; Lytton Garage, $41; Lytton Water Supply Co., Ltd., $12; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $1,725.47; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $316.18; Marshall- Wells (Westminster), Ltd., $13.80; H. Martin & Son, $13.37; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $405.31; Martin-Senour Co., Ltd., $27.75; City of Merritt, $216.61; Merritt Coal Mines, Ltd., $75; Middlesboro Collieries, Ltd., $14.60; F. C Myers, Ltd., $139.38; Myer Franks, Ltd., $102; McCormick-Deering Implements, Ltd., $16.30; F. McGoran, $222.45; C. Mcintosh, $14; M. McKibben, $105.40; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $100.08; National Cash Register Co. of Canada, Ltd., $28.50; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $872.34; E. Nylen, $85.56; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $79.88; T. D. Pickard, $1,198.32; Progressive Engineering Works, Ltd., $570.69; Pyrene Manufacturing Co. of Canada, Ltd., $42.22; B. Rebagliati, $29.45; Receiver-General of Canada, $16; Regent Manor Auto Court, $20.40; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $166.03; P. E. Ritchie & Son, Ltd., $104.05; Rosedale Machine & Blacksmith Shop, $374.60; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $4,821.81; W. R. and A. M. Snowden, $16.15; J. Steen, $23.10; Stonehouse Motors, Ltd., $203.88; J. S. Tait & Co., Ltd., $152.78; telegrams and telephones, $337.76; Timber Preservers, Ltd., $15.63; Truck Parts & Equipment, Ltd., $243.92; Truck Tires & Recapping, Ltd., $1,388.44; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $1,619.48; Valley Lumber Yards, Ltd., $33.79; Vancouver Daily Province, $20.20; Vancouver Equipment Corporation, Ltd., $80.44; Vancouver Machinery Depot, Ltd., $905.84; Vancouver Motors, Ltd., $209.81; Vancouver Sun, $13.75; Webb & Gifford, Ltd., $29.60; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $66.45; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $830.60; A. R. Williams Machinery Co. of Vancouver, Ltd., $118.95; Vote 167— Roads, various districts, $171.24; "Loan Act, 1936," $91.80; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $643.99; pay-lists, truck- hire, $1,137.63; equipment rentals, $15,061.16; garage accounts, etc., $5,684.71; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $170.19 $167,169.46 Less sundry refunds 23,801.78 Carried forward..., $2,253,053.82 $531,073.89 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 253 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.—Continued. Yale District—Continued. Brought forward $2,253,053.82 $531,073.89 Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Summary. Roads $34,181.95 Bridges 12,710.28 Ferries 5,158.32 Cariboo Highway 91,317.13 $143,367.68 (For ferry tolls and highway tolls see page 254.) Total, Yale District 143,367.68 Roads Generally. Canadian National Carbon Co., Ltd., $2,662; R. S. Day & Son, Ltd., $17,398.47; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $122.30; Regional Oil Controller, $1,145; garage accounts, $39.92 $21,367.69 Less refunds of insurance by various departments $17,400.32 Less sundry refunds 4,214.15 21,614.47 Credit $246.78 Bridges Generally. Macdonald & Macdonald : $98.20 Total, Bridges Generally 98.20 Machinery. Aero Timber Products, Ltd., $400; Boultbee, Ltd., $68.19; Boyd Motors, Ltd., $3,758.06; Burns Lake Hardware & Garage, $1,264.38; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $59.19; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $23.98; C.P.R. Co., $279.57; City Garage, $28.25; Davidson Motors, $3,758.06; Fernie Garage, $3,758.06; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $11,233.84; Fogg Motors, Ltd., $1,879.03; Grand Forks Garage, $20.15; Hoskins Garage, $1,879.03; Hurley Motors, $1,879.03; International Agencies & Machinery, Ltd., $838.65; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $1,353.94; Manly & Miller, $21.20; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $254.07; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $71.39; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $441.48; McPherson Garage Co., Ltd., $3,758.40; National Machinery Co., Ltd., $1,826.82; Orchard City Motors, Ltd., $1,879.20; Paragon Supplies, Ltd., $38.80; S. E. Parker, Ltd., $1,879.03; Prince George Motors, Ltd., $3,758.06; Receiver- General of Canada, $583.92; Revelstoke Garage, $11.30; Revelstoke Hardware, $10.25; Ruddy Motors, Ltd., $3,758.06; P. W. Scott, $132.50; Storms Contracting Co., Ltd., $23,468.56; Western Exploration Co., Ltd., $58; Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $29.11; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $915.62; A. R. Williams Machinery Co. of Vancouver, Ltd., $66.24; Willock Truck Equipment Co., $1,214.49; pay-lists, labour, $1,254.59; garage accounts, etc., $569.46; sundrv accounts not exceeding $10, $27.28 $78,509.24 Less sundry refunds 3,652.76 Total, Machinery - 74,856.48 Carried forivard $2,471,376.18 $531,073.1 EE 254 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 167. Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc—Continued. Brought forward $2,471,376.18 $531,073.89 Location of Highways. Bazett & Vickers Lumber Co., Ltd., $17; Butterfields Supply Store, $112.49; CN. Railways, $24.63; C.P.R. Co., $22.30; T. E. Clarke, $16.35; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $1,080.10; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $21.15; C. H. Dunsmore, $51.80; W. J. Ellis Co., Ltd., $17.88; Fernie Bros., $44.95; Forest Branch, $148; F. Goertz, Ltd., $186.50; Harvey-Bailey, Ltd., $66.67; A. Holman, $23.46; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $22.43; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $656.33; Kamloops Lumber Co., Ltd., $151.65; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $243.72; King's Printer, $433.60; E. J. Martel, $16.45; J. Milton & Co., $20; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $260.88; Pinchbeck's, $28.10; W. H. Prowse, $15.25; Robertson Realty Co., Ltd., $25; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $46.84; G. P. Sharpe, $20; Spences Bridge Garage, $88.90; J. H. A. Steven, $342.54; Victoria Lumber and Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $228.30; H. J. Wells Lumber Co., Ltd., $57; J. M. Wilson, $23.98; " Loan Act, 1936," $144.11; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $212.65; equipment rentals, $627.79; garage accounts, etc., $88.09; pay-lists, labour, etc., $13,404.35; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $28.42 $19,019.66 Less sundry refunds 65.62 Total, Location of Highways 18,954.04 $2,490,330.22 Less credit, Roads Generally 246.78 Less ferry tolls— Kelowna-Westbank Ferry $24,873.67 Kuskanook-Gray Creek Ferry.... 16,133.90 North Bend-Boston Bar Ferrv.- 1,024.05 $42,031.62 Less wharfage and dock dues, Prince Rupert Wharf 10,839.50 Less Cariboo Highway tolls 36,161.23 $2,490,083.44 Summary. Roads $1,625,882.93 Bridges 454,115.55 Ferries and Wharves 246,196.13 Machinery 74,856.48 89,032.35 $2,401,051.09 Total expenditure, Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc 2,401,051.09 Vote 168. Local Highways within Municipal Limits. Chilliwack District. City of Chilliwack, $3,330.65; Corporation of Chilliwhack, $617.32 $3,947.97 Delta District. B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $250; Corporation of Delta, $3,500; Corno- ration of Surrey, $2,400 6,150.00 Carried forward $10,097.97 $2,932,124.98 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 255 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 168. Local Highways within Municipal Limits— Continued. Brought forward $10,097.97 $2,932,124.98 Dewdney District. Ajax Contracting Co., Ltd., $934.88; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,254.46; Corporation of Village of Mission, $200; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $17.69; equipment rental, $31.20; garage accounts, $6.98; pay-lists, labour, $103.96 $2,549.17 Less received from Dominion Government 757.55 1,791.62 New Westminster District. City of New Westminster 2,000.00 Similkameen District. Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $111; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $15.27; equipment rental, $449.28; pay-lists, labour, $168 743.55 South Okanagan District. Corporation of District of Glenmore 400.00 Total expenditure, Local Highways within Municipal Limits 15,033.14 Vote 169. Maintenance and Repairs to Government Buildings and Rental of Offices (except Parliament Buildings and Government House). Salaries ($126,590.44) : Sundry Employees—W. G. Adams, $1,860; H. H. Banks, $1,265; F. H. Barr, $1,730; A. Bayne, $1,500; A. E. Beveridge, $945; T. Briggs, $115; P. Brown, $196.62; W. A. Buddie, $1,050; E. Conley, $1,410; P. Conroy, $1,480; J. Craib, $1,710; G. Craig, $1,440; F. Darlington, $1,770; L. S. Davies, $1,980; W. A. Davis, $1,260; A. Derman, $1,178.71; R. Dillabough, $504.84; C M. Doyle, $2,028; A. Duff us, $1,920; E. H. Effinger, $379.31; C. W. Estabrooks, $1,790; E. Foster, $100; H. Glover, $78.06; C. E. Gostiller, $1,826.66; R. Gow, $2,030; T. B. Gray, $283.87; D. Graziano, $1,260; N. Green, $1,320; T. Groves, $1,780; J. Harper, $570.50; H. E. Hill, $1,260; A. Hodgson, $1,200; M. J. Hughes, $1,960; W. Hume, $1,776; W. Hutchison, $674.03; A. Ingle, $1,260; W. Jones, $1,380; B. Kelly, $1,200; J. L. King, $360; T. King, $1,710; S. Kirkpatrick, $1,100; W. Knorr, $1,640; T. W. Lamb, $1,730; G. V. Lay, $1,260; G. F. Libby, $1,260; J. Longpre, $343; H. Lonsdale, $2,880; W. Mackenzie, $1,790; J. R. Mathieson, $2,700; G. N. Matthews, $2,040; G. Mauchline, $66.50; A. Menzies, $1,260; W. Mercer, $1,710; H. G. Mewes, $1,430; T. E. Mowat, $455; F. Munday, $1,750; P. J. Murphy, $2,100; W. J. MacKay, $1,680; O. D. McBride, $1,160; D. C McDonald, $2,020; G. McHugo, $132.69; P. L. McLaren, $1,260; J. E. McLennan, $1,840; D. A. McMillan, $1,640; A. T. Nichol, $875; W. Orme, $672; W. R. Park, $1,310; W. Pettigrew, $1,260; L. Piatt, $1,310; F. J. Popham, $1,260; W. Powell, '. $1,752; R. G. Pritchard, $1,360; W. Pyper, $630; F. G. Rasell, $1,770; J. Renton, $2,100; E. Renwick, $1,780; J. Rigby, $1,760; A. Sahlstrom, $710; J. Saunders, $1,710; G. H. Sealy, $1,726; J. T. Seeds, $1,249.50; R. Seymour, $441.94; J. A. Sharp, $999.60; D. W. Silver, $1,260; M. Slavin, $1,260; E. Smith, $1,260; J. D. Smith, $1,569.96; C. Stapleton, $1,666; Carried fonvard $2,947,158.12 EE 256 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 169. Maintenance and Repairs to Government Buildings and Rental of Offices (except Parliament Buildings and Government House)—Continued. Brought forward . $2,947,158.12 Salaries—Continued. Sundry Employees—Continued. D. R. Stewart, $1,560; T. Swire, $1,740; A. Tanner, $1,910; R. Thomas, $57.58; R. W. Tipper, $1,490; T. N. Tregear, $1,480; A. Tremblay, $1,560; C. Vaughan, $1,318; W. Wallace, $1,590; P. Washbrook, $1,380; E. Watkins, $675.50; R. F. Waylett, $1,200; G. Wingrove, $1,560; W. Wismer, $1,320; T. Woodhead, $1,550; J. A. Young, $1,980; Provincial Mental Home, Colquitz, $330 $139,181.87 Less received from Department of National Defence $12,244.99 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board 346.44 .12,591.43 Expenses ($261,592.90) : Repairs, etc.—A.L. Supply Co., $40.30; Active Trading Co., Ltd., $42.50; Albert & McCaffery, Ltd., $51.33; Alberta Lumber Co., Ltd., $377.74; Alcock, Downing & Wright, Ltd., $1,228.57; C. A. C. Allen, $20; Allright Ladder Co., $22.50; American-Marsh Pumps, $65.04; Armour Salvage & Towing Co., Ltd., $21; Art Monument Co., Ltd., $1,250; C. H. Ashley & Sons, $10.62; Automatic Electric (Canada), Ltd., $199.53; E. Bailey, $160; Bailey Meter Co., Ltd., $23.75; W. Baker, $80; Barr & Anderson, Ltd., $2,184.53; Barrett Co., Ltd., $70.67; R. Barrie, $51.28; Barrington Transportation Co., $27.46; H. Bates, $28; F. M. Beatty (Tremco-Western), Ltd., $194.54; A. J. Bergeron, $56.76; C. Bertelsen, $45.14; A. Best Service, $25.70; Best Electric, $330.05; Big Bend Lumber Co., Ltd., $120; H. Birks & Sons (B.C.), Ltd., $50; R. C. Blackbourn, $445.27; W. A. Blake, $37.10; Bogardus-Wickens, Ltd., $64.58; Brandram-Henderson B.C., Ltd., $769.04; C H. Brawn & Son, $1,729; Brettell, Ltd., $27.55; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $4,356.14; B.C Anchor Fence Co., Ltd., $15.85; B.C Brush Works, Ltd., $278.44; B.C. Crossarm Co., $19.48; B.C. District Telegraph & Delivery Co., Ltd., $275.03; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $35.99; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $30.53; B.C. Journal of Commerce, $137.70; B.C. Towel & Linen Supply, Ltd., $310.75; S. Brock, Ltd., $668.10; A. Bromley, $1,050; D. S. Brown, $17.25; O. C. Brown, $38; V. H. Brown, $128; F. Buckholtz, $249.40; G. G. Bunting, $12.95; Burke & Wood, Ltd., $43.75; Burnaby Trading Co., $91.67; Burns Lake Hardware & Garage, $18.75; B. Burns, $71.94; Burns Lumber & Coal Co., $16.92; E. G. Burridge & Sons, Ltd., $21.15; Butler Tire. Co., $74.25; Cameron Lumber Co., Ltd., $180.53; Campbell River Garage, $20.70; Canada Paint Co. B.C., Ltd., $890.43; Canada Roof Products, Ltd., $116.78; Canadian Compression Joints, Ltd., $11.04; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $533.24; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $3,749.34; Canadian Ice Machine Co., Ltd., $109.05; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $14.65; Canadian Johns-Manville Co., Ltd., $28.15; Canadian Liquid Air Co., Ltd., $349.98; Canadian National Carbon Co., Ltd., $57.37; CN. Railways, $485.71; C.P.R. Co., $54.04; Canadian Powers Regulator Co., Ltd., $84.20; Canadian Red Cross Society, $50; Canadian Sumner Iron Works, Ltd., $529.73; Canadian Telephones & Supplies, Ltd., $60; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,253.31; Canadian Westinghouse Co., Ltd., $14.31;' Canadian Wood Pipe & Tanks, Ltd., $1,097.58; Cariboo Electric & Plumbing Co., $96.42; Carr & Son, $498.40; E. M. $126,590.44 Carried forward $126,590.44 $2,947,158.12 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 257 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 169. Maintenance and Repairs to Government Buildings and Rental of Offices (except Parliament Buildings and Government House)—Continued. Brought forward.. $126,590.44 $2,947,158.12 Expenses—Continued. Repairs, etc.—Continued. Carruthers & Son, Ltd., $10; Cedar Cove Hardware, $224.23; Central Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $344; H. M. Clarke, $16.35; R. Clarke, $42; T. Clarke, $12.50; Clinton Motors, $20; Collector of Customs, $16.26; Collison's, Ltd., $261.82; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $44.51; Columbian Co., Ltd., $42.12; Combustion Engineering Corporation, Ltd., $71.32; Commercial Truck Co., Ltd., $15; W. Connally Cartage, $40.50; Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. of Canada, Ltd., $18.74; Courtenay Hardware Co., Ltd., $11.72; Cowichan Merchants, Ltd., $15.24; Coyle Batteries, Ltd., $77.17; Cranbrook Sash & Door Co., Ltd., $192.15; Crane, Ltd., $1,913.19; Cruickshank Bros. Belting Co., Ltd., $67.71; W. H. Cunningham & Hill, Ltd., $393.04; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $693.81; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $372.37; F. Darling & Co., Ltd., $262.30; H. Darling & Son, Ltd., $145.71; T. Davies, $258.33; Deeks Sand & Gravel Co., Ltd., $132.15; J. N. Dezall & Son, $3,201; H. Disston & Sons, Ltd., $22.65; S. P. Dixon, $160; Dominion Bridge Co., Ltd., $201.27; Douglass Paint Co., Ltd., $452.17; H. Dowham, $16.60; F. Drexel & Co., Ltd., $1,134.54; M. Dumond, $73.92; C A. Dunham Co., Ltd., $496.44; R. Dun- leavey, $27; Dunlop Tire & Rubber Goods Co., Ltd., $157.90; Dunsmuir Electric Co., $65.65; V. Durante, $109.94; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $25.29; Eby's Hardware, $73.35; Economy Steam Laundry, $18.50; Electric Power Equipment, Ltd., $128.39; Ellett Copper & Brass Co., Ltd., $28.25; W. J. Ellis Co., Ltd., $72; Empire Brass Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $619.41; Enamel & Heating Products, Ltd., $41.09; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $602.17; Evans, Coleman & Johnson Bros., Ltd., $360.82; Everlasting Valve Co., Ltd., $22.50; W. B. Ewart, $12.50; Fabro Building & Supply Co., Ltd., $211.40; W. Farmere, $22; Farquharson & Eckel, Ltd., $34.50; Fernie Bros., $1,023.75; Fisher & Burpe, Ltd., $27.84; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $1,234.06; Fletcher Lock & Key Works, Ltd., $25.05; Fogg Motors, Ltd., $19.01; C. P. Foster & Co., Ltd., $25.20; Fraser Lake Sawmills, Ltd., $42.30; Frontier Lumber Co., Ltd., $200.97; L. Gallazin, $14.25; R. J. Gardner, $60.75; H. J. Gardner & Sons, Ltd., $31.46; P. W. Garland, $76; Garlock Packing Co. of Canada, Ltd., $146.88; General Equipment, Ltd., $330.37; General Paint Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $1,183.89; General Steel Wares, Ltd., $260.24; Gernaey Tire Co., $138.18; J. Gibson, $102.50; H. Giddens & Sons, $351.15; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $774.81; Goddard & Co., $28.50; Goodwin's Garage, $11.20; Gorby Bros. Elevator Co., Ltd., $47.25; Gordon's Hardware, $118.03; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $1,273.79; Gough & Thompson, Ltd., $62.20; C. M. Graham, $611.60; Graham Electric Co., Ltd., $145.17; V. Graves, $70.10; Grinnell Co. of Canada, Ltd., $771.53; G. G. Groome, $186.40; H. C. Gunson, $13; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $278.90; Hafer Machine Co., Ltd., $59.50; Hamilton's Machine Shop, $21; Hammond Cedar Co., Ltd., $396.80; F. Hankin & Co., Ltd., $773.13; W. G. Hare-Carter, $76.09; W. O. Harper, $20.13; Harper Sheet Metal Works, $24.41; Harris Calorific Sales Co., Ltd., $24.72; Harrisons & Crosfield (Canada), Ltd., $10; Harte-Andrews Paints, Ltd., $18.45; M. R. Hay, $26; Heaps Engineering (1940), Ltd., $771.40; E. C. Henniger Co., Ltd., $23.35; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $266.30; Hobbs Glass, Ltd., $13.22; J. Hogg, $39.85; A. Holliston, $91.50; Holmes & Wilson, $20.10; Home Carried forward $126,590.44 $2,947,158.12 17 EE 258 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 169. Maintenance and Repairs to Government Buildings and Rental of Offices (except Parliament Buildings and Government House)—Continued. Brought forward $126,590.44 $2,947,158.12 Expenses—Continued. Repairs, etc.—Continued. Oil Distributors, Ltd., $29.75; Hoover Co., Ltd., $92.86; Horton Cedar Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $44; Howe & Mc- Nulty, $68.63; F. G. Howse, $114.75; J. F. Huchcroft, $104; Hudson's Bay Co., $363.48; Hudson Heating & Sheet Metal Works, $21.50; Hume & Rumble, Ltd., $533.09; W. S. Hunter, $167.40; Hunter Bros., Ltd., $11.95; Hunter-Henderson Paint Co., Ltd., $93.18; Hygiene Products, Ltd., $23.52; J. Hyslop, $2,570; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $23.26; Imperial Varnish & Color Co. (B.C), Ltd., $85.39; Imperial Welding Co., $32.75; Inland Building Supplies, Ltd., $379.78; International Business Machines Co., Ltd., $36.53; International Harvester Co. of Canada, Ltd., $57.73; Janelle & Nielsen, $405.75; Jarecki Manufacturing Co., $12.71; Jarvis Electric Co., $136.09; Jenkins Bros., Ltd., $298.78; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $19; J. Jewell, $66.50; S. C. Johnson & Son, Ltd., $10.66; Johnson Temperature Regulating Co. of Canada, Ltd., $16; L. M. Johnson, $26; R. E. Johnston Co., Ltd., $247.67; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $251.08; Kamloops Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,800.55; Kamloops Plumbing & Heating Co., $75; Kamloops Sash & Door Factory, $498.69; Kamloops Sentinel, Ltd., $14.40; M. J. Keays, $25; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $10.50; Kelowna Sawmill Co., Ltd., $17.10; E. T. Kenney, Ltd., $17.15; King's Printer, $171.75; Kirkland & Rose, $62.35; R. Kirkpatrick, $106; T. Lacey, $75; Lacey Signs, $201.30; La France Fire Engine & Foamite, Ltd., $303.24; Lake Motors, Ltd., $25; C. A. Langford, $238; N. G. Larsson, $170; G. Latham, $18.99; H. D. Layfield & Co., $451.08; Lemon-Gonnason & Co., Ltd., $10.54; B. Levens, $16.85; W. Liddicoat, $41.80; J. Lund, $1,625; O. Lynn, $17.95; Macdonald & Wilson, Ltd., $78.62; Mackenzie's, Ltd., $50.17; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $162.88; R. Mader, $12; H. D. Mainwaring & Co., $13.90; J. T. Mandy, $22; J. T. Mangan Lumber Co., $36.81; Manly & Miller, $38.30; T. A. Mansell Co., $33.60; Marion Transport, $13.10; Marshall-Wells Alberta Co., Ltd., $46.50; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $440.23; Marshall-Wells (Westminster), Ltd., $111.09; J. Martin Co., Ltd., $124.13; Martin-Senour Co., Ltd., $440.57; Mateo Paint & Wallpaper, $431.79; Messerschmidt & Sons, $14.62; Metals, Ltd., $524.20; A. W. Mitchell, $12.25; Mitchell & Currie, $897.32; Mohawk Lumber Co., Ltd., $501.37; Monarch Belting Co., $26.01; Monsos Sawmill, $136.77; C. C. Moore & Co., $233.45; Moore-Whittington Lumber Co., Ltd., $343.55; Mott Electric, Ltd., $219.32; Moulton Electric, Ltd., $30.40; A. Murray & Co., Ltd., $27.29; R. C. Mutch, $2,390.05; F. C Myers, Ltd., $3,319.50; Myros & Smith, $35.65; C E. Mac- - Kenzie, $235.25; MacKinnon Sales & Service, Ltd., $31.60; A. E. McDougall, $293; C. J. McDowell, $38.71; D. McGrath, $15; E. M. MeKenzie, $125; N. McLean, $21.95; McLean & Powell Iron Works, $85.85; W. H. McLellan, Jr., $144.29; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $948.70; J. H. McRae Co., Ltd., $1,332.05; Nanaimo Free Press, Ltd., $45.56; New Westminster Foundry Co., Ltd., $44.16; A. Newcombe, $66.50; G. Nicol Oil Supply Co., $32.20; Norfolk Paper Co., Ltd., $329.21; J. Norgrove, $352; Northern B.C. Power Co., Ltd., $79.50; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $3,180.43; Northern Freighters, $13.45; Northern Hardware & Furniture Co., Ltd., $20.19; Norwood Bros., $40.75; Okanagan Electric, Ltd., $45.22; Okanagan Lumber & Supply Co., $40.78; G. Okell, Carried forward $126,590.44 $2,947,158.12 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 259 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 169. Maintenance and Repairs to Government Buildings and Rental of Offices (except Parliament Buildings and Government House)—Continued. Brought forward $126,590.44 $2,947,158.12 Expenses—Continued. Repairs, etc.—Continued. $80; Omineca Herald and Terrace News, $25.53; O'Neil Co., Ltd., $438.05; R. H. Ormond, $58.65; Otis-Fensom Elevator Co., Ltd., $1,572.94; L. Oyer, $154.20; Pacific Coast Painting Co., $657.50; Pacific Distributing Co., $603.80; Pacific Electrical Contracting, Ltd., $20.01; Pacific Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $169.33; Parks Hardware, $61.57; Patmore Bros., $29.80; Peacock Bros., Ltd., $137.85; Peerless Wiping Rag . Co., Lfd., $19.20; Pengelly Bros., $67.80; Pilkington Bros. (Canada), Ltd., $254.61; Pioneer Sash & Door Co., Ltd., $76.55; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., Ltd., $151.50; Port Haney Brick Co., Ltd., $49; W. W. Powell Co., Ltd., $143.32; Powell River Co., Ltd., $23.65; D. Power, Ltd., $10.40; Pra- dolini Bros., $20.85; Prince George Plumbing & Heating Co., $32.50; Production Supply Co., $44.08; Pyrene Manufacturing Co. of Canada, Ltd., $125.73; G. D. Quail, $18.60; Radio Sales Service, Ltd., $49.50; W. J. Reader, $878; Registrar, Kamloops, $12.50; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, Ltd., $26.54; E. A. Robinson, $10; Robinson Electric Co., Ltd., $58; W. R. Rough, $6,242.26; Royal City Glass Co., $447.75; Corporation of District of Saanich, $104.75; Ryan Bros., Ltd., $49.02; E. J. Ryan Contracting Co., Ltd., $249.84; Sanderson Cement Products, $74.51; Sankey & Co., $308.46; Sansan Floor Co., $240.90; Sarginson & Dumond, Ltd., $427.49; Saul-Wright Brush Co., Ltd., $26.40; F. Sawford, $186.47; R. H. Sawyer, $72.78; H. J. Sayer & Co., Ltd., $1,001.19; F. Scadden, $65; L. Schulz, Ltd., $11.90; Seymour Roofing Co., Ltd., $197; F. A. Shearer. $110.50; A. Sheret, Ltd., $677.03; Sherwin-Williams Co. of Canada, Ltd., $96.48; Ship Chandlers (McQuade's), Ltd., $10.80; Sidney Roofing & Paper Co., Ltd., $128.64; Sigurdson Millwork Co., Ltd., $844.86; Silversides Bros., $13.50; F. A. Smith, $45.50; F. H. Smith, $46.53; Smith Bros. & Wilson, Ltd., $16.77; J. Fyfe Smith Co., Ltd., $263.19; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $71.69; Smith & Elkins, Ltd., $178.37; Smithers Lumber Yard, $238.65; Snap-on Tools of Canada, Ltd., $20.36; Snell's Hardware, $16.70; C. C. Snowdon, $2,340.13; Solex Co., Ltd., $23.96; Spearman & Taylor, $190.60; G. R. Speck, $17.60; Spring & Sibley, $10; Standard Steam Laundry, Ltd., $71.70; A. D. Steed, $21.26; W. L. Stevens, $262.89; Stewart Bros., $11.50; Stewart Sheet Metal Works, $78; Stewart & Phillips (Vancouver), Ltd., $2,895.20; J. A. Stuart, $360; A. Sullivan, $7,122.04; F. Summers, $574.60; Swartz Pipe Yard, $25; L. C Sweeney, $35; Tarbell's, Ltd., $34.13; Taylor Bros., $54.40; Telegraph Creek Mills, $92.50; Terminal City Iron Works, Ltd., $150.20; Terminal Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $104.89; E. C. Thornton, $625; Timber- land Lumber Co., Ltd., $227.99; Tomlinson Construction Co., Ltd., $17.50; Totem Manufacturing Co., $12; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $188.48; H. O. Trerice Co., $12.90; G. Trickett Store, $75.02; Trites-Wood Co., Ltd., $43.31; D. & J. Tullis (Canada), Ltd., $223.28; Turnbull Elevator Co., Ltd., $422.56; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $56.06; Union Special Machine Co. of Canada, Ltd., $11.30; United States Gasket Co., $37.52; Vacuum Chimney Sweeps, $15; Valley Lumber Yards, Ltd., $1,140.52; City of Vancouver, $237.60; Vancouver Daily Province, $242; Vancouver Iron Works, Ltd., $252.76; V.I. Hardwood Floor Co., $24.45; Vancouver Lumber Co. (1931), Carried forward $126,590.44 $2,947,158.12 EE 260 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 169. Maintenance and Repairs to Government Buildings and Rental of Offices (except Parliament Buildings and Government House)—Continued. Brought forward Expenses—Continued. Repairs, etc.—Continued. Ltd., $27.75; Vancouver News-Herald, $138.72; Vancouver Stove & Heater Co., Ltd., $270.24; Vancouver Sun, $176.20; Vancouver Supply Co., Ltd., $243.37; Vernon Lumber Co., Ltd., $56.57; Victoria Box & Paper, Ltd., $19.82; Victoria Machinery Depot Co., Ltd., $60.29; C. R. Wade, $12; Waites' Key Shop, $39.85; W. Waldie & Sons, Ltd., $28.16; Walls & Bradshaw, $19.79; Wally's Garage, $313.65; J. L. Ward, $34.50; T. H. Waters & Co., Ltd., $10.77; Webb & Gifford, Ltd., $946.67; Weeks & Co., Ltd., $84.07; Welding Shop & Engineering Co., Ltd., $26; J. Wellburn & Son, $12; H. J. Wells Lumber Co., Ltd., $490.82; Western Steel Products Corporation, Ltd., $507.70; Westminster Boiler & Tank Co., $1,226.85; Westminster Welding Co., $1,154.50; K. H. White & Co., $706.72; A. M. Wickwire, $365.78; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $171.29; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $332.56; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $19.80; Williams & Carrothers, Ltd., $408; J. M. Wilson, $2,311.17; E. Wood, $33; G. H. Wood & Co., $10; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $132.48; Yuill's Hardware, $45.61; Vote 167—Roads Generally, $104.59; roads, loans, etc., $188.50; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $647.77; Vote 165—Repairs, $5,958.02; equipment rentals, $119.60; garage accounts, etc., $269.82; pay-lists, labour, $33,594; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $759.66 Less received from Department of National Defence $9,365.63 Less sundry refunds 860.33 $174,216.50 10,225.96 Rental of Offices, etc.—A. Adirim, $2,160; Bank of Montreal, $780; Bank of Nova Scotia, $1,440; Belyea & Co., Ltd., $41.55; Bowen Park Estate, $100; Boyle & Aikins, $1,394; Bralorne Mines, Ltd., $240; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $50; B.C. Land & Investment Agency, Ltd., $210; B.C. Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd., $120; British Pacific Building, Ltd., $7,699.92; T. W. Brown, $70; D. Burns Estate, $1,116.56; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $171; L. V. Campbell, $60O; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $840; C.P.R. Co., $1; Casorso Building Co., Ltd. $2,400; Christ Church Cathedral, $3,000; M. W. Colquhoun $720; Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. of Canada, Ltd. $45; Day & Lequime, $600; Dominion Bank, $1,800; G. W Edwards, $104; F. J. Fales, $1,080; C. M. Finch, $315; O Fosbak, $110; W. D. Fraser, $40; H. J. Gardner & Sons Ltd., $220; C. A. Haddrell, $600; Hall Co., Ltd., $4,800 G. Harris, $225; H. J. Harrison, $30; W. Hudson, $144; D. J Jenkins, $357.50; Johnson, Reeve & Watson, $600; Kam- loops Agencies, Ltd., $720; Kelowna Board of Trade, $240 G. & S. Kenning, $805.53; P. Lauriente, $60; T. C. Lee, $480 S. S. Littleton, $420; A. McClintock, $28; E. C. McGeachy $96; C F. McHardy, $900; McTavish, Whillis & Gaddes Ltd., $300; J. D. Pemberton Estate, $664.93; Pendozi Holding Co., $1,100; Penticton Garage, $75; R. L. Pickell, $15 P. J. Piper, $32.50; F. Raadsheer, $480; Receiver-General of Canada, $225; H. A. Roberts, $2,400; A. N. Rogers, $300, Royal Columbian Hospital, $325; Royal Jubilee Hospital $630; Royal Trust Co., $3,408; Salt Spring Lands, Ltd. $180; Sicamous Hotel, $120; South Okanagan Lands Project Carried forward $126,590.44 $2,947,158.12 163,990.54 $290,580.98 $2,947,158.12 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 261 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 169. Maintenance and Repairs to Government Buildings and Rental of Offices (except Parliament Buildings and Government House)—Continued. Brought forward $290,580.98 $2,947,158.12 Expenses—Continued. Rental of Offices, etc.—Continued. $240; D. Spencer, Ltd., $4,800; Standard Bank Building, $1,637.50; Staneland Co., Ltd., $720; A. H. Steven, $72; R. E. Stewart, $390; E. Thompson, $52.50; W. R. Tooth, $270; L. F. Tyson, $210; Union Steamships, Ltd., $180; City of Vancouver, $73.45; Vancouver General Hospital, $2,256; F. Weetman Estate, $169.62; J. H. Whittome & Co., $120; M. Wiggins, $300 $59,720.56 Less rents received 21,519.04 38,201.52 Taxes, Insurance, etc.—City of Fernie, $10; Mara, Bate & Co., Ltd., $247.95; City of Nanaimo, $40.33; Corporation of District of Penticton, $377.98; City of Victoria, $265.85 942.11 Furniture, Fixtures, etc. — Addressograph-Multigraph Sales Co., $54.31; Alberta Lumber Co., Ltd., $12.75; Alcock, Downing & Wright, Ltd., $53.85; Angel's Trading Co., $12; A. Aspol, $47.75; Barrington Transportation Co., $15.10; H. Birks & Sons (B.C.), Ltd., $50; Black Bros., Motor Products, Ltd., $221.81; F. L. Bott & Co., $30; Brandram-Henderson of B.C., Ltd., $92.94; Brettell, Ltd., $166.61; B.C. Carbon & Ribbon Co., Ltd., $423.46; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $13.45; Brooks- Corning Co., Ltd., $2,455.18; J. Burgess, $35; Burke & Wood, Ltd., $38.55; Burr Office Supplies, Ltd., $27; Burroughs Adding Machine of Canada, Ltd., $981.31; Butt-& Bowes, $41.50; Byrnes Typewriters, Ltd., $10.25; Canadian Expert Rug & Carpet Cleaners, $16; CN. Railways, $86.03; C.P.R. Co., $216.85; G. M. Carter, $278.85; Champion's, Ltd., $16.30; Chesterfield Shop, $16.50; M. Christiano, $24.50; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $15.83; Crawford Transfer Co., Ltd., $40; Crone Storage Co., Ltd., $153.75; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $290.91; H. Darling & Son, Ltd., $26.90; Diggon- Hibben, Ltd., $883.19; Drake Welding Co., $15; T. Eaton Co., Ltd., $106.62; Enamel & Heating Products, Ltd., $124.20; E. & N. Railway Co., $14.30; Fink Mercantile Co., Ltd., $166.90; Fisher & Burpe, Ltd., $57.33; Gault Bros., Ltd., $90.24; D. Gestetner (Canada), Ltd., $524.75; J. H. Good & Co., Ltd., $153.50; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $124.94; Great West Electric & Radio, Ltd., $24.05; Gurney Foundry Co., Ltd., $36.28; W. O. Harper, $80.75; Heu Chun, $18; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $65.04; Hoover Co., Ltd., $104.39; Hudson's Bay Co., $418.89; Hunter-Henderson Paint Co., Ltd., $27.55; Inkster Lumber Co., $40.55; Island Freight Service, Ltd., $21.25; G. N. Jackson & Son, $70.91; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $808.27; Kent-Roach, Ltd., $14.95; Kingsway Cleaners & Dyers, $14; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $48.65; W. W. Loane Hardware, $13.95; Mackay Smith, Blair & Co., Ltd., $17.40; E. A. Manning & Son, $50; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $257.99; Merchants Cartage Co., Ltd., $101.50; Metal Craft Co., Ltd., $296.39; Mitchell & Currie, $202; M. P. Morris, Ltd., $17.96; McFarlane Gendron Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $180; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $495.55; McRae Bros., Ltd., $31.80; National Cash Register Co. of Canada, Ltd., $41.25; N. Nelson Co., $10; North West Sack Co., Ltd., $10; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $72.85; Northern Hardware & Furniture Co., Ltd., $41.25; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $2,183.41; P.G.E. Railway Co., $12.05; Pacific Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $140; Pantorium Dye Works of Canada, Ltd., $15.65; R. Petrich, Carried forward $329,724.61 $2,947,158.12 EE 262 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 169. Maintenance and Repairs to Government Buildings and Rental of Offices (except Parliament Buildings and Government House)—Continued. Brought forward $329,724.61 $2,947,158.12 Expenses—Continued. Furniture, Fixtures, etc.—Continued. $92.50; P. G. Plant, $19.20; Prince George Construction Co., Ltd., $36; Purchasing Commission, $267.95; Pyrene Manufacturing Co. of Canada, Ltd., $30.73; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $537.25; Restmore Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $1,306; E. Robinson, $10; W. R. Rough, $75.33; Sansan Floor Co., $212.50; S. L. Sharrock, $21.10; Shawnigan Lumber Yards, Ltd., $62.50; Sigurdson Millwork Co., Ltd., $354.60; Simmons, Ltd., $1,180.74; D. A. Smith, $19; J. Fyfe Smith Co., Ltd., $42.54; D. Spencer, Ltd., $408.85; Standard Furniture Co., $1,616.71; Stevens Companies, $133.77; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $10.50; Sunset Shade & Awning Co., $49.04; W. R. Tait, $62.27; C. H. Tarbell & Son, $32.22; Trail Livery Co., $30; A. T. Turner, $15; Underwood Elliott Fisher, Ltd., $1,157; Victoria Baggage Co., $115.75; Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $30.50; J. L. Ward, $17.25; H. J. Wells Lumber Co., Ltd., $49.63; West Transfer Co., $28.09; Western Steel Products Corporation, Ltd., $225; Westminster Furniture Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $1,192.32; J. H. Wilkes, $79.50; L. H. Wilkinson Typewriter Service, $56.70; Vote 165—Repairs, $924.94; sundry accounts not exceeding $10', $217.56 $24,931.28 Less sundry refunds 67.50 24,863.78 Fuel, Light, and Water—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $8,300.82; Cariboo Electric & Plumbing Co., $15.03; Christ Church Cathedral, $176.39; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $29.11; City of Courtenay, $15; P. Coxon, $42; Crawford Transfer Co., Ltd., $524.20; Village of Creston, $126; Creston Builders' Supply, $107.40; Creston Transfer, $124; Diethers, Ltd., $1,256.12; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $1,100.74; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $94.83; City of Kamloops, $149.45; City of Kelowna, $171.96; Kingham-Gillespie Coal Co., Ltd., $5,635.95; Kirk Coal (Victoria) Co., Ltd., $61.25; City of Nelson, $262.15; Northern B.C. Power Co., Ltd., $152.65; J. E. Painter's Sons, $557.49; Corporation of District of Penticton, $12.84; Provincial Home, Kamloops, $1,922.91; Provincial Mental Home, Colquitz, $56; Purchasing Commission, $883.33; Stewart Public Utilities, Ltd., $90; City of Vancouver, $1,109.65; City of Victoria, $186.36; W. J. Wakefield, $300; West Kootenay Power & Light Co., Ltd., $146.58; Vote 165, $75.50; pay-lists, labour, $41.60; sundry accounts not exceeding $10', $55.50 $23,782.81 Less received from Department of National Defence $10,440.00 Less sundry refunds 16.56 10,456.56 13,326.25 Telephones—B.C. Telephone Co. 10,932.24 Grounds (Gardeners' Supplies, etc.)—Albert & McCaffery, Ltd., $90.75; Alcock, Downing & Wright, Ltd., $65.51; Barrett Co., Ltd., $16.80; R. Baxter, $23.50; Blair Iron Works, $330; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $20.55; J. Brand & Co., Ltd., $323.20; B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $44.20; J. R. Brown, $39; Brown Bros., $32.20; Buckerfields, Ltd., $30.55; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $10.92; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd., $331.20; City Cartage Co., $15; W. Carried forward $378,846.88 $2,947,158.12 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 263 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 169. Maintenance and Repairs to Government Buildings and Rental of Offices (except Parliament Buildings and Government House)—Continued. Brought forward $378,846.88 $2,947,158.12 Expenses—Continued. Grounds /.Gardeners' Supplies, etc.)—Continued. Connolly Cartage, $69; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $73.57; N. S.. Dalgleish & Sons. $30.83; H. Disston & Sons, Ltd., $12.60; Dominion Drag Saw Co., Ltd., $21.76; Evans, Coleman & Johnson Bros., Ltd., $11.25; Gibson's Saw Service, $29.20; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $47; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $21.42; L. S. Gray, $11.25; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $42.48; Hammond Cedar Co., Ltd., $654.35; N. A. Herridge, $15; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $29.39; H. J. Hol- lingsworth, $15; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $18.75; Howe & McNulty, $46.75; H. John, $14.40; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $113.61; Kamloops Sash & Door Factory, $10:64; Land Registry Office, Kamloops, $10.60; Layritz Nurseries, Ltd., $41.50; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $372.02; F. Mellish, $10; J. P. Merriman, $99; D. McGrath, $60; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $212.29; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., Ltd., $15.25; Ralph's Greenhouses, $15; W. Rennie. Ltd., $21.59; Revelstoke Nurseries, Ltd., $12; Ritchie's, Ltd., $461.95; F. Rushton, $20.20; Scott & Peden, Ltd., $36.55; E. Seccombe, $10; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $22.63; Smedley & Sharp, $17.95; J. Fyfe Smith Co., Ltd., $29.20; Smith & Elkins, Ltd., $25.02; Sutton & Sons, Ltd., $17.27; 300 Transfer Co., $21; City of Vancouver, $48.70; Vernon News, Ltd., $13.44; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $187.04; J. M. Wilson, $55.48; Vote 165, $114.15; equipment rentals, $139.05; pay-lists, labour, etc., $3,005.83; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $231.78 $7,988.12 Less received from Department of National Defence $738.82 Less sundry refunds 1,109.59 1,848.41 6,139.71 Grounds (Roadways, Dykes, etc.)—Arrow Transfer Co., Ltd., $12.50; Canadian Bitumuls Co., Ltd., $302.50; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd., $410.94; Deeks Sand & Gravel Co., Ltd., $111.60; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $30; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $53.86; Pedlar People, Ltd., $441.60; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., Ltd., $314; Scotland & Adamson, $207.50; T. Welland, $36.50; Westminster Boiler & Tank Co., $16.75; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $903; pay-lists, labour, $349.05; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $6.95 3,196.75 Total, Vote 169 , 388,183.34 Vote 170. Highway Signs. Automobile Club of Vancouver, $1,000; Automobile Club of Victoria, $350 $1,350.00 Total, Vote 170 : 1,350.00 Vote 171. Steam-boiler Inspection. Salaries ($28,751.38) : Chief inspector—L. Duckitt :.. $4,000.06 Inspectors—J. A. Calderhead, $3,360; D. Denham, $3,000; D. R. Fraser, $1,645; A. Sutherland, $3,540; J. B. Tait, $3,360; D. G. Thomson, $3,000; T. A. Wood, $3,000 . 20,905.00 Carried forward $24,905.06 $3,336,691.46 EE 264 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. Expended.' DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Vote 171. Steam-boiler Inspection—Continued. Brought forward $24,905.06 $3,336,691.46 Salaries—Continued. Clerk—R. G. Eddy 1,500.00 Stenographers—E. E. Blair, $1,020; D. Foster, $840 1,860.00 Cost-of-living bonus 486.32 $28,751.38 Expenses ($5,404.92): Office Supplies, etc.—F. A. Cleland, $12; Hudson's Bay Co., $37.86; Ireland & Allan, Ltd., $12; G. C. Kenning, $17.50; King's Printer, $279.20; petty cash, $14.57; Pioneer Envelopes, Ltd., $54.82; postage, $500; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $18; G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $54.06; L. H. Wilkinson Typewriter Service, $18; Workmen's Compensation Board, $35.67; Civil Service Schedule Bond, $18.70; telegrams and telephones, $321.01; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $24.58 1,417.97 Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. A. Calderhead, $378.71; D. Den- ham, $730; L. Duckitt, $8.70; D. R. Fraser, $212.27; A. Sutherland, $378.87; J. B. Tait, $389.71; D. G. Thomson, 5.92; T. A. Wood, $1,041.77 3,986.95 $34,156.30 Less boiler inspection and examining fees 34,155.30 Total, Vote 171 1.00 Vote 172. Electrical Energy Inspection. Salaries ($12,369.83) : Chief Inspector—H. L. Taylor $3,600.00 Assistant Inspectors—H. Ashworth, $2,100; L. Handy, $2,460; L. Robson, $2,340 6,900.00 Stenographer—K. E. Hughes 1,272.00 Temporary Assistance—K. P. Kelly . 400.00 Cost-of-living bonus .__ 397.87 $12,569.87 Less received from Workmen's Compensation Board 200.04 $12,369.83 Expenses ($4,411.99) : Office Supplies, etc.—American Institute of Electrical Engineers, $15; Association of Professional Engineers of B.C., $10; Canadian Engineering Standards Association, $195.80; Gore Blue Print Co., $12; King's Printer, $160.15; postage, $85.10; telegrams and telephones, $275.20; Vancouver Stationers, Ltd., $22.85; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $20.25 —'- 796.35 Travelling Expenses, etc.—H. Ashworth, $1,443.12; L. Handy, $1,088.65; L. Robson, $223.57; H. L. Taylor, $705.06. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $56.19; J. M. Brown Motor Co., Ltd., $23.15; Yorkshire & Pacific Securities, Ltd., $75.90 : 3,615.64 Total expenditure, Electrical Energy Inspection 16,781.82 Vote 173. Dewdney Dyking Commission. Dewdney Dyking Commission—Grant 2,500.00 Special Warrant No. 4. War Risk Insurance on all Provincial Assets insurable under " War Risk Insurance Act, 1942." Royal Insurance Co., Ltd 77,673.00 Carried forward $3,433,647.28 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 265 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Brought forward , $3,433,647.28 Special Warrant No. 7. J. W. Wise, compensation in lieu of lease 3,350.00 Special Warrant No. 9. C T. Horrex, compensation re accident between Vernon and Kelowna, November 29th, 1942 210.85 Special Warrant No. 16. Corporation of District of Sumas—Reconstruction and repair of Yale Road between Whatcom Road and Lot 38 : 10,500.00 Special Warrant No. 17. B. Gardom re damage to farm lands, Dewdney District 2,500.00 Statutory. " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. Cost-of-living bonus 49,272.09 Total expenditure, Department of Public Works $3,499,480.22 Vote 174. RAILWAY DEPARTMENT. Salaries ($16,708.50) : Victoria Office. Deputy Minister and Chief Engineer—J. M. Stewart $3,900.00 Inspecting Engineer—D. O. Lewis 300.00 Stenographer—K. Thompson 900.00 Temporary Assistance—B. Parker 39.00 Vancouver Office. Chief Inspector of Equipment—W. Rae 4,080.00 Assistant Inspectors of Equipment—J. W. Millar, $1,560; J. H. Short, $3,120; R. E. Swanson, $1,430 6,110.00 Stenographer—R. McColl 1,320.00 Temporary Assistance—M. E. Ross 59.50 $16,708.50 Expenses ($3,252.92) : Office Supplies, etc.—Fleck Bros., Ltd., $21.10; Gore Blue Print Co., $46.65; King's Printer, $211.24; Lands Department, $45.15; postage, $46; Receiver-General of Canada, $12; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $46.30; telegrams and telephones, $271.62; Vancouver Daily Province, $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $44.51 756.57 Travelling Expenses, etc. —J. W. Millar, $214.33; W. Rae, $706.33; J. H. Short, $664.34; J. M. Stewart, $335.95; R. E. Swanson, $489.03; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $70.26; Vote 167— Roads Generally, $16.11 2,496.35 $19,961.42 Statutory. " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. Cost-of-living bonus 300.43 Total expenditure, Railway Department $20,261.85 EE 266 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY. Vote 175. Minister's Office. Expenses ($1,459.48) : Office Supplies, etc.—King's Printer, $27.18; telegrams and telephones, $124.06; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $3.50 $154.74 Travelling Expenses, etc. — Hon. E. C. Carson, $1,290.29; M. Taylor, $14.45 1,304.74 Total expenditure, Minister's Office . $1,459.48 Vote 176. General Office. Salaries ($5,814) : Deputy Minister—E. G. Rowebottom $4,480.00 Secretaries—M. T. Jewell, $234; J. D. Pattinson, $1,100' 1,334.00 $5,814.00 Expenses ($1,446.39) : Office Supplies, etc. — Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; King's Printer, $133.42; E. G. Rowebottom, $17.35; telegrams and telephones, $298.94; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Vancouver Board of Trade, $10; Victoria Chamber of Commerce, $25; Western Fisheries, $12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $14.72 : 535.43 Travelling Expenses, etc.—J. Pattinson, $16.55; E. G. Rowebottom, $894.41 910.96 Total expenditure, General Office 7,260.39 Vote 177. British Columbia Government Travel Bureau. Salaries ($8,190.32) : Assistant Commissioner—W. H. Currie $2,640.00 Fieldman—E. W. Evans 1,550.00 Photographer—C. R. D. Ferris 1,620.00 Stenographers—A. P. Corcoran, $870; B. M. McAdie, $900; J. D. Pattinson, $80 1,850.00 Temporary Assistance—H. W. Blake 530.32 $8,190.32 Expenses ($34,500.28) : Office Supplies, etc.—B. R. Anderson & Co., $40.73; W. A. Blake, $10; CN. Railways, $60.27; C.P.R. Co., $124.98; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; E. E. Heath, $253; King's Printer, $216.06; Lands Department, $17.25; Meharey & Co., Ltd., $63.24; Public Works Department, $224.70; D. Spencer, Ltd., $15.40; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40; telegrams and telephones, $74.22; Vancouver Daily Province, $18; Western Canada Mining News, $20; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $93.84 1,283.69 Land Series Bulletin—King's Printer .. _ 138.00 General Literature and Printing—King's Printer, $3,325.40; Sun Publishing Co., Ltd., $475 3,800.40 General Advertising — Abbotsford, Sumas & Matsqui News, $24.44; Advertiser Press, $29.68; The Advocate, $22.50; Agas- siz-Harrison Advance, $19.95; Angler & Hunter, $102; Armstrong Advertiser, $19.24; Army & Navy Veterans in Canada, $175; Arrow Lakes News, $19.24; Ashcroft Journal, $21.84; W. S. Boas & Co., $425; Bridge River-Lillooet News, $25.48; B.C. Catholic, $20; B.C. Credit Union League, $20; B.C Financial Times, $125; B.C. Hotel Publications, Ltd., $35; B.C Journal of Commerce, Ltd., $45; B.C. Lumberman, $80; B.C. Publishing House, Ltd., $25.80; B.C. Tuberculosis Society, $62.50; Calgary Herald, $295.68; Canadian Business, $125; Canadian Folk Society, $50; Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League, $20; Canadian Mining & Metallurgical Bulletin, $90; Canadian Police Gazette, $20; Cariboo Observer, $19.24; Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd., $32.24; Chilliwack Progress, $102.76; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $201.95; Colum- Carried forward $13,412.41 $8,719.87 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 267 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY—Continued. Vote t?7. British Columbia Government Travel Bureau —Continued. Brought forward . $13,412.41 $8,719.87 Expenses—Continued. General Advertising—Continued. bian Co., Ltd., $158; Comox Argus Co., Ltd., $21.84; Comox District Free Press, $25.48; Congress News, $56; Coquitlam Herald, $19.95; Country Life in B.C., $74.97; Cowichan Leader, $25.48; Cranbrook Courier, $21.84; Creston Review, $21.84; Cruikshank Publishing Co., Ltd., $20; Diggon-Hibben, Ltd., $45; Enderby Commoner, $18.20; Federationist, $22.50; Fernie Free Press, $19.24; Financial News Publishing Co., Ltd., $510.52; Fraser Valley Record, $26.74; Game Trails in Can- ' ada, $61.60; The Gazette, $25.48; Golden Star Publishing Co., $16.64; Gordon Black Publications, Ltd., $361.41; Grand Forks Gazette, $10.50; Howe Sound News, $21.84; Interior News, $21.84; Island Advertising Agency, $10; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $20; Island Labour News, $25; Jewish Western Bulletin, $40; Kamloops Sentinel, Ltd., $132.16; Kelowna Courier, Ltd., $58.32; Kimberley News, $21.84; King's Printer, $64.37; Kootenaian, $18.20; Labor Leader Publishing Co., Ltd., $45; Labor Statesman, $35; Ladysmith Chronicle, $19.24; Langley Advance, $21.84; Lions Club, $25; Maclean Publishing Co., Ltd., $568; Marpole-Richmond Review, $12.25; Marpole-Richmond Review, $13.23; Merritt Herald, $21.84; Monetary Times, $223.41; Monthly Bulletin & Bulletin Directory Co., $40; Montreal Financial Times Publishing Co., Ltd., $312.50; Mc- Connell, Eastman & Co., $63.96; A. McKim, Ltd., $629.64; National Business Publications, Ltd., $270; Nechako Chronicle, $21.84; News-Courier, $16.20; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $53.76; R. Noel, $25; Norsk Nytt, $24; North Shore Press, Ltd., $116.74; Northern Miner Press, Ltd., $100; Oliver Chronicle & Osoyoos Observer, $19.24; Omineca Herald & Terrace News, $21.84; The Optimist, $21.84; Peace River Block News, $21.84; Penticton Herald, $24.71; Port Moody Advance, $24.44; Powell River News, $28.56; Queen Alexandra Solarium Junior League, $10; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $24.44; The Review, $18.90; Rossland Miner, Ltd., $18.97; Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands Review, $21.84; St. Andrews & Caledonian Society, $220; Salmon Arm Observer, $21.84; Scarlet & Gold, $20; Semiahmoo Sun, $19.24; Shoulder Strap, $25; Silver Standard Printery, $19.24; T. Skinner of Canada, Ltd., $150; Star Printing & Publishing Co., Ltd., $20.28; Stewart- Lovick, Ltd., $13.61; Surrey Leader, $21.84; Swedish Press, $40; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $168; Trades & Labor Congress of Canada, $75; The Tribune, $21.84; Vancouver Daily Province, $492.80; Vancouver News-Herald, $1,432; Vancouver Sun, $628.32; Vernon News, Ltd., $38.08; Victoria High School Students' Association, $10'; Victoria Hockey Club, $35; Victoria Photographic Association, $20; Victoria & District Trades & Labor Council, $40; Washington Motorist, $44.40; West Coast Advocate, $25.48; Western Canada Mining News, $97.80; Western Recorder, $185; Where-to-go Bureau, $55.50; Whitehorse Star, $29.64; R. Wrigley Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd., $190; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $16.17 11,342.49 Tourist Advertising, Literature, Publicity, and Promotion, etc.— , Ask Mr. Foster Travel Service, $183.15; Bayliss Neon Sign Co., Ltd., $27; W. A. Blake, $27.45; B.C. Hotel Publications, Ltd., $17.50; Cleland-Kent Engraving Co., Ltd., $344.17; W. H. Currie, $66.30; Defender Photo Supply Co., $26.84; Dunne & Rundle, Ltd., $276.95; Eastman's, Ltd., $152.35; Empress Hotel, $64.80; E. Evans, $85.05; C. R. D. Ferris, $451.81; D. Flintoff, $55.50; King's Printer, $312.95; McConnell, Eastman & Co., $7,832.57; McGill & Orme, Ltd., $23.47; Railway Folder Sched- Carried forward $24,754.90 $8,719.87 EE 268 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY—Continued. Vote 177. British Columbia Government Travel Bureau —Continued. Brought forward Expenses—Continued. Tourist Advertising, Literature, Publicity, and Promotion, etc.— XiOYi tTYllie(j ule Distributing Co., $333; E. G. Rowebottom, $557.39; Shil- vock-Parkes, Ltd., $56.40; Steffens-Colmer, Ltd., $27; Victoria Photo Supply, Ltd., $70.61; Williamson & Son, Ltd., $411.81; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $40.99 Field Work—Canadian Government Trade Commissioner, $5.08; Empress Garage, $119.53; E. Evans, $1,220.83; National Motor Co., Ltd., $155.10; Tergeson Bros., $50.42; Vote 167— Roads Generally, $25.55 Travelling Expenses—W. H. Currie, $54.35; E. Evans, $15.80; C R. D. Ferris, $185.58; E. G. Rowebottom, $59.52; N. H. Smith, $30.70 Motion Pictures—Dunne & Rundle, Ltd., $28.71; C. R. D. Ferris, $677.58; General Films, Ltd., $48.75; Kendall Radio Laboratories, Ltd., $15.15; Vancouver Photo Supply, Ltd., $53.84; Victoria Photo Supply, Ltd., $210.21; Williamson & Sons, Ltd., $168.15; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $17.16 Development of Regional Bureaus—Evergreen Playground Association British Columbia Overseas Tobacco Fund. Salaries ($2,694.49): Temporary Assistance — D. Dirchall, $835; A. E. Comber, $70; D. John (nee Penketh), $639.49; N. H. Smith, $1,150 $2,694.49 Expenses ($432.14) : Stationery, etc.—King's Printer, $182.14; postage, $250 432.14 $24,754.90 Less sale of bulletins, etc. Total expenditure, B.C Government Travel Bureau Vote 178. Bureau of Economics and Statistics. Salaries ($24,755.39) : Acting Director—H. Pearson Senior Research Assistant—W. M. Mercer Research Assistants — H. V. Bassett, $1,050; E. A. Cantwell, $487.74; G. Gibbs, $1,019.35; T. Hatcher, $1,675; J. Langdon, $675; M. Twiss, $676.45 Junior Research Assistant—E. M. Palmer Acting Maehine Supervisor—P. A. Macdonald . ... Machine Operators—M. Evans, $1,100; T. Thompson, $400; M. Tipping, $243.78; E. Watson, ~ Key-punch Operators—G. Adams, $785; S. Adamson, $790; E. Chamberlain, $805; J. Fleming, $213.55; M. Neilson, $455; D. Paxton, $356.45; J. Speedie, $805; E. L. Wells, $850; M. Wood, $465 Coder—L. Conway Stenographer-Secretary—A. Gardiner Clerk-Stenographer—E. M. Ciceri Stenographers — N. Asselstine, $226.45; K. Duke, $481.13; C. Foyer, $875; O. Griffiths, $140; L. Holland, $391.94; E. M. Middleton, $270:97; H. Nowak, $12.58; M. Pilmer, $195; E. Scott, $150; A. Winterbottom, $130 . 11,445.06 1,576.51 345.95 1,219.55 222.00 3,126.63 $42,690.60 490.44 $2,200.00 1,150.00 5,583.54 945.00 1,675.00 2,223.78 5,525.00 900.00 960.00 720.00 2,873.07 3,719.87 42,200.16 Carried forward $24,755.39 $50,920.03 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 269 SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY—Continued. Vote 178. Bureau of Economics and Statistics—Continued. Brought forward . $24,755.39 $50,920.03 Expenses ($14,140.48) : Office Supplies, etc.—Anderson's, $25.88; Diggon-Hibben, Ltd., $3.20; King's Printer, $343.51; pay-lists, overtime, $173.25 Mechanical Equipment—Addressograph-Multigraph Sales Co., Ltd., $24.49; F. L. Bott & Co., $76.35; CN. Railways, $68.86; C.P.R. Co., $3.43; International Business Machines Co., Ltd., $407.61; Remington-Rand, Ltd., $16.60 Publications, Printing, Mimeographing—B.C. Journal of Commerce, Ltd., $12; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Dow, Jones & Co., Ltd., $26.64; H.M. Stationery Office, London, England, $16.18; King's Printer, $755.75; Lands Department, $29.75 Receiver-General of Canada, $428; Sun Directories, Ltd., $40 Tax Institute, $11.10; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Western Sales Book Co., Ltd., $111.19; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $118.26 Travelling Expenses, etc.—H. V. Bassett, $24.35; E. A. Cantwell, $29; G. F. Drummond, $57.52; M. Evans, $49.90; G. Gibbs, $54.80; G. T. Hatcher, $79.30; P. A. Macdonald, $44.77; W. M. Mercer, $175.25; H. Pearson, $99.53; T. Thompson, $50 Rental of Tabulating-machines—International Business Machines Co., Ltd Direct-current Power-supply—B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd .. Contingencies and Miscellaneous—Bayliss Neon Sign Co., Ltd., $338; Bowman's Apron & Uniform Co., Ltd., $52; G. F. Drummond, $400; P. A. Macdonald, $29.15; postage, $20; Stocker's Transfer Co., Ltd., $11.50; telegrams and telephones, $65.78; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.90 545.84 597.34 1,572.87 664.42 9,768.00 66.68 925.33 $38,895.87 Less received from various departments for machine tabulation, etc. 8,901.08 Total expenditure, Bureau of Economics and Statistics Vote 179. Bureau of Trade Extension. Salaries ($9,181.87) : Director—W. L. Craig $3,600.00 Special Allowance, Ottawa Representative—W. L. Craig 1,300.00 Trade Commissioner—R. S. O'Meara 3,300.00 Stenographer—A. Plant 900.00 Temporary Assistance—I. Cooper, $48; M. Harris, $33.87 81.87 Expenses ($16,359.54) : Office Supplies, etc. — Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; King's Printer, $107.85; telegrams and telephones, $607.50; Vancouver Board of Trade, $20; Vancouver Daily Province, $18; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.50 Travelling Expenses, etc.—R. S. O'Meara Grants and Contingencies—B.C. War Metals Research Board, $2,500; Empress Hotel, $31.20; Hotel Vancouver, $55.50; Progress Publishing Co., Ltd., $100; Shepard Publishing Co., Ltd., $55; Steffens-Colmer, Ltd., $15; Vancouver Board of Trade, $3,500; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $14 Special Allowance—R. S. O'Meara Ottawa Trade Representative—Expenses, Stenographers, etc.— W. L. Craig Less received from Metal Controller and Special Products Board Total expenditure, Bureau of Trade Extension Carried forward 9,181.87 773.85 2,865.89 6,270.70 220.00 7,229.10 26,541.41 2,239.48 29,994.79 24,301.93 $105,216.75 EE 270 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY—Continued. Brought forward $105,216.75 Statutory. " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35. Cost-of-living bonus .'_ 4,392.43 Total expenditure, Department of Trade and Industry $109,609.18 RECOVERABLE EXPENDITURE. Vote 180. " Soldiers' Land Act. 1918." E. J. Bright, $12.85; E. W. Johnson, $14.65; R. Latta & Co., $11.74; J. Mulgrew, $14.70; K. K. Reid, Ltd., $11.68; City of Vancouver, $277.49 $343.11 Statutory. "Fraser Valley Fibre Flax Loan Act." Fraser Valley Fibre Flax Co-operative Association 81,318.68 Total, Recoverable Expenditure $81,661.79 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 271 PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. FRASER RIVER (NEW WESTMINSTER) BRIDGE ACCOUNT (PATTULLO BRIDGE). Revenue $230,487.01 Expenditure: Automatic Electric (Canada), Ltd., $53.90; J. H. Bonnycastle, $43.25; J. Booth, $150; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $26.47; B.C Drugs, Ltd., $11.43; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $1,697.26; B.C. Provincial Police, $7,030.40; Burns & Co., Ltd., $122; Burr Office Supplies, Ltd., $11.46; H. J. Butterfield, $273.25; Canadian Construction Products, Ltd., $30.40; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $10:85; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $653.38; Cunningham-Trapp, Ltd., $56.15; F. Deeley, Ltd., $321.04; V. V. Feeney, $60; R. S. Fotheringhame, $36.50; Fraser River Pile Driving Co., Ltd., $146.94; J. R. Gaunt & Son (Canada) Co., Ltd., $32.50; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $2,473.91; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $19.36; King's Printer, $1,129.45; A. Knox, $216.43; Loomis Armored Car Service, Ltd., $315; Marshall-Wells (Westminster), Ltd., $12.21; G. Morrison, $17; Mott Electric, Ltd., $739.58; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $14; National Cash Register Co. of Canada, Ltd., $320.76; City of New Westminster, $2,227.17; New Westminster Foundry Co., Ltd., $91; Peerless Wiping Rag Co., Ltd., $11.48; M. J. Phillips Store for Men, $501.50; postage, $60; Receiver- General of Canada, $25; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $15.15; Corporation of District of Surrey, $24; telephone, $534.21; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $41.89; Valley Lumber Yards, Ltd., $95.76; Vancouver Salt Co., Ltd., $55.50; L. Virtue, $444.99; J. L. Ward, $28.75; Webb & Gifford, Ltd., $15.87; West Disinfecting Co., $12.75; Westminster Supply Co., Ltd., $74.88; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $22; equipment rentals, $2,138; garage accounts, etc., $163.97; pay-lists, labour, $40,019.43; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $70.25 $62,698.43 Less sundry refunds 347.73 62,350.70 Operating revenue (net) $168,136.31 Applied as under: " Fraser River (New Westminster) Bridge Act, 1935 ": ■ Interest $60,000.00 Sinking Fund Instalments ..'. 74,432.00 $134,432.00 " Fraser River (New Westminster) Bridge Act Amendment Act, 1940 ": Interest (on account) 33,704.31 $168,136.31 Arrears of Interest and Sinking Funds provision: "Fraser River (New Westminster) Bridge Act Amendment Act, 1940 ": Interest $362,920.85 Sinking Fund . 335,817.50 Total arrears as at 31st March, 1944 $698,738.35 EE 272 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. LOAN EXPENDITURE. SUMMARY OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (STATUTORY) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1944. Authority. Service. Amount. "B.C. Loan Act, 1935": Sec. 6 - $517,560.88 " B.C. Loan Act, 1936 ": Sec. 6 - 2.52 "B.C. Loan Act, 1939": Sec. 6 .. 44,541.86 Sec. 6 109,172.29 $671,277.55 SUMMARY. $626,735.69 44,541.86 Public Buildings $671,277.55 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 273 LOAN EXPENDITURE. DETAILS OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (STATUTORY). SERVICE. Expended. " Loan Act, 1935." Sec. 6—Highways. Alberni District, i Coast Construction Co., Ltd., $999.65; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $184.39; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $56.40; pay-lists, truck-hire, $149.88; equipment rental, $32.60; pay-list, labour, $32.30 $1,455.22 Burnaby District. W. W. McMyn, $270; pay-list, labour, $96 366.00 Cariboo District. C. Dillman, $45.50; equipment rentals, $557.79; garage accounts, $432.55; pay-lists, labour, $2,032.08; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $15.62 3,083.54 Chilliwack District. Imperial Oil, Ltd., $16.38; equipment rental, $38.40; pay-lists, labour, $434 . 488.78 Comox District. Canadian Industries, Ltd., $14.75; J. Catling, $22; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $89.78; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $192.36; equipment rentals, $779.10; garage accounts, $17.27; pay-lists, labour, $2,070.80; sundry accounts not exceeding $10', $4.45 3,190.51 Cowichan-Newcastle District. Vancouver Construction Co., Ltd. . 22,182.55 Cranbrook District. H. Gorrie, $72; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $119.34; T. Lindberg, $56; McColl-Frontenac Oil Co., Ltd., $187.13; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $20:79; equipment rentals, $1,603.60; garage accounts, $625.05; pay-lists, labour, $3,250.17; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $10.45 5,944.53 Dewdney District. Aitkens Bros., $139.50; Alcock, Downing & Wright, Ltd., $18.98; Canada Ingot Iron Co., Ltd., $604.80; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd., $140.06; Commercial Tire Co., Ltd., $51.13; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $418.04; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $20.39; Hammond Cedar Co., Ltd., $66.97; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $412.95; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $48.44; Jones Bros.' Transfer, $286; W. H. Manning, $34.50; F. C. Myers, Ltd., $13.32; Pedlar People, Ltd., $452.25; Permanent Timber Products, Ltd., $51.06; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., Ltd., $24.60; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $48.45; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $47.08; Spicer's Asbestos, Ltd., $11.12; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $50.59; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $26.27; Trimble Service Garage, $14.35; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $184.49; R. Walker & Sons, Ltd., $18.35; pay-lists, haulage, etc., $3,030; equipment rental, $2,662.32; garage accounts, $35.38; pay-lists, labour, $7,912.24; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $54.14 16,877.77 Carried forward $53,588.90 18 EE 274 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, -1944. SERVICE. Expended. LOAN EXPENDITURE—Continued. ( Statutory) —Continued. " Loan Act, 1935 "—Continued. Sec. 6—Highways—Continued. Brought forward $53,588.90 Esquimalt District. D. H. Alexander, $3,750; Ascroft Electrical Machinery, Ltd., $42.83; W. A. Blake, $10; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $32.40; E. Bray, $1,000; B.C. Cement Co., Ltd., $126.28; B.C. Concrete Co., Ltd., $1,008; Cameron Lumber Co., Ltd., $2,353.06; C.P.R. Co., $200.99; Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $9,328.52; Cowichan Indian Agency Trust Account, $223.50; J. Dorgan, $289.95; Evans, Coleman & Johnson Bros., Ltd., $2,425.83; Hafer Machine Co., Ltd., $315.19; J. Heaney, Ltd., $203.25; Hickman-Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $276.98; Island Freight Service, Ltd., $17.18; King's Printer, $10.25; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $662.99; Marine Iron Works, Ltd., $228; Moore-Whittington Lumber Co., Ltd., $168.68; M. Murray, $300; A., J., and C. Murray, $100; McCarter Shingle Co., Ltd., $498.75; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $317.31; A. O. Noakes, $388.60; E. Peatt, $15.40; Producers Sand & Gravel Co. (1929), Ltd., $2,205.25; A. Sheret, Ltd., $159.35; Sidney Roofing & Paper Co., Ltd., $61.19; Spicer's Asbestos, Ltd., $115.81; Standard Oil Co.-of B.C, Ltd., $57.30; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $25.79; Vancouver Barge Transportation, Ltd., $16.37; City of Victoria, $12.50; pay-lists, haulage, $3,361.50; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $712.49; equipment rentals, $5,540.93; garage accounts, $1,991.13; Vote 167—Roads and Loans, $1,623.02; pay-lists, labour, $27,375.48; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $22.67 $67,574.72 Less- sundry refunds 34.00 Fernie District. 67,540.72 C.P.R. Co., $1.20; equipment rental, $948.40; garage accounts, $301.40; pay-lists, labour, $1,797.04 3,048.04 Grand Forks-Greenwood District. Canadian Industries, Ltd., $413.41; W. H. Foster, $16.80; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $880.69; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $330:68; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $139.20; pay-lists, truck-hire, $102; equipment rental, $3,334.06; pay-lists, labour, etc., $5,314.65 10,531.49 Kamloops District. C.P.R. Co., $105.60; equipment rental, $1,541.18; garage accounts, $311.18; Vote 167—Salmon Arm District, $31.47; pay-lists, labour, $2,194.50 : 4,183.93 Kaslo-Slocan District. A. Greenlaw, $128.25; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $58.36; equipment rental, $126.25; pay-lists, labour, $1,426.74; sundry accounts not exceeding $10', $4.92 1,744.52 Lillooet District. A. R. Barr, $28; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $60; Dawson, Wade & Co., Ltd., $203.70; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $2,588.89; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $57.69; Keeley Lumber Co., $20.27; Mackenzie's, Ltd., $15; W. H. Manning, $70.92; C. R. Nygard, $7,159.99; P.G.E. Railway Co., $169.77; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $961.78; Squamish Hardware, $16.65; Squamish Towing Co., $105; Sumas Commissioner,'$6,553.85; Webb & Gifford, Ltd., $27.55; Yar- wood Drugs, $12.73; Vote 167, $74.76; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $224.34; equipment rental, $72; pay-lists, labour, $2,816.90; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $16.85 ....... 21,256.64 Carried forward $161,894.24 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 275 SERVICE. Expended. LOAN EXPENDITURE—Continued. ( Statutory) —Continued. " Loan Act, 1935 "—Continued. , Sec. 6—Highways—Continued. Brought forward $161,894.24 Nelson-Creston District. B. C. Affleck, $30; H. L. Anderson, $11.10; British American Oil Co., Ltd., $93.96; B.C. Telephone Co., $16.18; Burns Lumber & Coal Co., $1,156.84; Canada Roof Products, Ltd., $41; C.P.R. Co., $134.06; M. Chernoff, $47.50; Creston Reclamation Co., Ltd., $2,760.63; W. H. Foster, $55.98; Kelly's Cartage, $18; City of Nelson, $1,800; Nelson Sash & Door Works, $88.15; W. W. Powell Co., Ltd., $15; J. S. Relkoff, $61; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $73.26; F. H. Smith, $109.20; Stewart Bros., $57; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $59.61; equipment rental, $1,165.13; garage accounts, $410.13; pay-lists, labour, $3,739.07; sundry accounts not exceeding $10', $21.89 , 11,964.69 New Westminster District. Corporation of District of Burnaby, $61.18; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $1,599.98; Westminster Welding Co., $27.16; equipment rental, §12.80; garage accounts, $7.24; pay-lists, labour, $271.20' 1,979.56 North Okanagan District. J. S. Bailey, $58.75; N. L. Bell, $39.25; B. J. Carney & Co., $330.62; J. Harwood, $470.50; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $33.30; Okanagan Telephone Co., $40; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $44.40; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $30.60'; Vernon Lumber Co., Ltd., $59.09; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $85.50; Vote 167—Roads, Salmon Arm District, $34.28; equipment rentals, $4,054.70; garage accounts, $1,388.23; pay-lists, labour, etc., $6,514.62; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $27.49 13,211.33 Omineca District. W. Ashcroft, $14; CN. Railways, $99; Fraser Lake Sawmills, Ltd., $281.84; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $21.78; Matthews' Lumber Yard, $293.43; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $134.19; Taylor Brothers, $25.50; equipment rental, $539.52; garage accounts, $164.54; pay-lists, labour, etc., $1,881.52; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $14.65 : 3,469.97 Prince Rupert District. • Aero Timber Products, Ltd., $50; C. H. Dunsmore, $17.60; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $41.31; F. C Myers, Ltd., $256.55; Pacific Lime Co., Ltd., $3,302.64; F. Waterhouse & Co., $875.70; equipment rental, $167.80; pay-lists, labour, $1,565.56; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $11.65 6,288.81 Revelstoke District. British American Oil Co., Ltd., $66.75; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $49.95; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $49.95; G. D. Morrison, $12.50; Receiver-General of Canada, $186.82; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $491; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $206.55; D. F. C. Holten, $111.06; stores account, $115.74; equipment rental, $2,774.89; pay- lists, labour, $2,644.54; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $8.07— 6,717.82 Carried forward $205,526.42 EE 276 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. LOAN EXPENDITURE—Continued. ( Statutory) —Continued. "•Loan Act, 1935 "—Continued. Sec. 6—Highways—Continued. Brought forward $205,526.42 Rossland-Trail District. Hunter Bros., Ltd., 90 cents; D. B. Merry Lumber Co., Ltd., $24.24; A. Nelson, $60:30; S. P. Pond, $23; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $91.58; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $332.20; G. H. Wills, $25; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $155.08; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $94.80; equipment rental, $698.35; pay-lists, labour, $2,494.43 3,999.88 Saanich District. Evans, Coleman & Johnson Bros., Ltd., $24.45; equipment rental, $147.60; garage accounts, $17.87; pay-lists, labour, $879.39; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $14.10 . 1,083.41 Salmon Arm District. Imperial Oil, Ltd., $386.81; Inspector of Municipalities, Victoria, $1,250; J. K. and S. Luoma, $500; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $33.45; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $144.99; West Canadian Hydro Electric Corporation, Ltd., $51.93; Vote 167—Roads, $125.22; equipment rental, $1,195.24; pay-lists, labour, $3,797.66 7,485.30 Similkameen District. Interior Contracting Co., Ltd., $211.35; A. Johnson, $15.05; equipment rental, $1,076.79; garage accounts, $103.46; pay-lists, labour, $1,183.26; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $11.71 2,601.62 Skeena District. W. C. Arnett & Co., Ltd., $6,327.04; Finning Tractor & Equipment Co., Ltd., $320.79; I.C. Construction Co., Ltd., $192; stores account, $73.49; equipment rental, $134; pay-list, labour, $501.50— 7,548.82 South Okanagan District. B.C. Concrete Co., Ltd., $582; W. Brown, $16; CN. Railways, $714.06; C.P.R. Co., $210:29; D. Chapman & Co., Ltd., $81.38; Dominion Bridge Co., Ltd., $22.80; F. W. Groves, $217; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $142.03; Interior Contracting Co., Ltd., $144.55; Kelowna Machine Shop, $58.25; Kelowna Sawmill Co., Ltd., $26.36; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $45.83; Martin & Richards, Ltd., $66; G. Morrison, $19.50; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $10.86; Okanagan Telephone Co., $56.08; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $42.92; L. Shannon, $34.20; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,570.97; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $145.88; Surrey Dyking Commission, $2,122; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $156.39; Vote 167, $90.51; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $294.30; equipment rental, $5,732.73; garage accounts, $1,068.38; pay-lists, labour, $12,816.86; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $37.54 Total, Highways .. 26,525.67 $254,771.12 Sec. 6—Bituminous Surfacing. Alberni District. C.P.R. Co., $61; Carter-Halls-Aldinger Co., Ltd., $629.88; F. H. Evans, $13.75; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $93.92; City of Port Alberni, EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 277 SERVICE. Expended. LOAN EXPENDITURE—Continued. ( Statutory ) —Continued. " Loan Act, 1935 "—Continued. Sec. 6—Bituminous Surfacing—Continued. Alberni District—Continued. $219; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1,525.12; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $1,002.34; pay-lists, truck-hire, $1,850.62; equipment rental, $978.60; stores account, $99.59; pay-lists, labour, etc., $2,069.93; sundry accounts not exceeding $10', $10:25 $8,554.00 Less sundry refunds 20.70 Burnaby District. $8,533.30 Columbia Bitulithic Co., Ltd., $639.64; J. Duncan, $3.69; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $144.35; pay-list, labour, $11.29 798.97 Chilliwack District. Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $49.14; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $696.19; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $175; pay-lists, haulage, $856.25; equipment rental, $363.20; pay-lists, labour, $679.14; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $7 2,825.92 Comox District. Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $10,323.01; D. Shaw, $110.50; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $4,439.55; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $923.69; pay-lists, labour, $963.36 $16,760.11 Less sundry refunds 323.14 $14,960.81 Less refund . 2.37 16,436.97 Cowichan-Newcastle District. B.C. Fuel Co., Ltd., $158.29; J. G. Churchill, $132; Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $1,604.97; City of Duncan, $356; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $296.99; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,507.97; Corporation of District of North Cowichan, $412.50; Corporation of District of Oak Bay, $961.87; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $90.56; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $76.21; Vote 167, $91.01; pay-lists, gravel, $631.40; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $265.57; equipment rental, $2,339.20; pay-lists, labour, $5,550.83; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $5.45 14,480.82 Delta District. Barrett Co., Ltd., $996; Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $5,939.48; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $1,085; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $2,108.32; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $188.12; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $110.82; equipment rental, $811.66; garage account, $13.42; pay- lists, labour, etc., $946.45 ... 12,199.27 Dewdney District. Barrett Co., Ltd., $1,628.84; Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $10,776.33; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,830.06; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $85.50; pay- lists, transportation, meals, etc., $178.93; pay-lists, labour, $461.15 14,958.44 Carried forward $70,233.69 EE 278 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. Expended. LOAN EXPENDITURE—Continued. ( Statutory) —Continued. " Loan Act, 1935 "—Continued. Sec. 6—Bituminous Surfacing—Continued. Brought forward $70,233.69 Esquimalt District. B.C. Concrete Co., Ltd., $194.04; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $134.10; Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $33,806.03; Douglas Tire Service, $53.22; R. Hall & Sons, $56.25; J. Heaney, Ltd., $53.50; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $25.78; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $4,689.98; National Motor Co., Ltd., $648.46; Corporation of District of Oak Bay, $228.75; Producers Sand & Gravel Co. (1929), Ltd., $63.65; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $11,930.44; Victoria Super Service Station, Ltd., $30.90; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $710.52; Vote 167 and loans, $479.26; equipment rental, $2,814.92; garage accounts, $10'; pay-lists, haulage, $2,671.95; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $646.03; pay- lists, labour, $6,687.19; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $7.70 $65,942.67 Less refund 52.30 65,890.37 Fernie District. British American Oil Co., Ltd., $3,318.22; W. H. Foster, $290.87; General Construction Co., Ltd., $7,511.56; equipment rental, $2,457.60; garage accounts, $1,003.86; pay-lists, labour, $6,181.21; sundry accounts not exceeding $10', $6.75 20,770.07 Grand Forks-Greenwood District. C.P.R. Co., $59; City Cartage Co., $13.60; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,020.65; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $1,814.21; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $91.05; equipment rental, $983.52; garage accounts, $11.83; pay-lists, labour, $1,551.67 5,545.53 Kamloops District. Dawson, Wade & Co., Ltd., $1,990.66; C. W. Dill, $60; Macdonald & Macdonald, $13.50; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $2,907.73; pay-list, labour, $141.13 5,113.02 Mackenzie District. Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,318.33; Kingcome Navigation Co., Ltd., $54.70; Powell River Co., Ltd., $2.85; pay-lists, labour, $650.40 2,026.28 Nanaimo-Islands District. Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $2,784.91; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $995.12 3,780.03 Nelson-Creston District. British American Oil Co., Ltd., $25.92; C.P.R. Co., $84; Great Northern Railway Line, $96; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $2,079.35; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $74.64; Stevenson's Machine Shop, $24; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $38.15; Wartime Metals Corporation, $15; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $37.37; equipment rental, $1,550.68; garage accounts, $721.39; pay-lists, labour, $4,892.75; sundry accounts not exceeding $10', $26.52 9,665.77 North Okanagan District. Dawson, Wade & Co., Ltd., $7,013.13; C. W. Dill, $138.39; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $2,852.93; pay-lists, labour, $422.98 10,427.43 Carried forward $193,452.19 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 279 SERVICE. Expended. LOAN EXPENDITURE—Continued. (Statutory)—Continued. " Loan Act, 1935 "—Continued. - Sec. 6—Bituminous Surfacing—Continued. Brought forward $193,452.19 North Vancouver District. Canadian Bitumuls Co., Ltd., $143; Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $2,498.38; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $551.09; J. W. Young, $11.62; pay- lists, labour, $125.52 3,329.61 Rossland-Trail District. Trail Mercantile Co., Ltd., $4.44; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $120.48; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $22.85; equipment rental, $246.40; pay-lists, labour, etc., $1,435.33 1,829.50 Saanich District. Evans, Coleman & Johnson Bros., Ltd., $26.25; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $906.89; Producers Sand & Gravel Co. (1929), Ltd., $665.65; W. Walker & Sons, Ltd., $12.25; Vote 167—Roads, Esquimalt District, $54.97; equipment rental, $450.70; pay-lists, labour, $658.37 2,775.08 South Okanagan District. British American Oil Co., Ltd., $135.20; D. Chapman & Co., Ltd., $18.75; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $3,483.28; W. W. Loane Hardware, $2; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $361.58; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $235.99; Summerland Box Co., $20; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $250.42; equipment rental, $2,261.08; pay-lists, labour, $7,554.99 — 14,323.29 Yale District. Barrett Co., Ltd., $1,925.63; Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $3,767.44; J. Duncan, $29.50; J. W. Young, $24.40; pay-list, labour, $134.56- 5,881.53 $221,591.20 Sec. 6—Flood Damage. Cariboo District. Pay-list, labour, $317.13; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $20.45 $337.58 Lillooet District. Bralorne Mines, Ltd., $52; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $25.60; P.G.E. Railway Co., $2.90; P. J. Wilson, $100; equipment rental, $282.48; pay-lists, labour, $828.69 1,291.67 Revelstoke District. 741.70 Rossland-Trail District. Nelson Lumber Co., Ltd., $167.67; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $60 24- pay-lists labour, $406.60 . 634.51 Total, Flood Damage $3,005.46 EE 280 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. LOAN EXPENDITURE— Continued. ( Statutory) —Continued. " Loan Act, 1935 "—Continued. Sec. 6—Bridges. Alberni District. Alberni Pacific Lumber Co., Ltd., $65.08; G. C Shead, $5.50; equipment rental, $96; pay-lists, labour, $318.64 $485.22 Columbia District. W. Blair, $45.85; C.P.R. Co., $19.15; J. Hart, $30; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $89.72; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $79.96; S. Ronacher, $2,462.33; J. S. Tait & Co., Ltd., $83.86; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $57.59; equipment rental, $1,376.82; garage accounts, etc., $541.51; pay-lists, labour, $3,197.90; sundry accounts not exceeding $10,. $6.60 7,991.29 Comox District. Olympic Logging Co., Ltd., $73.35; Plateau Lumber Co., Ltd., $765.61; equipment rental, $16.20; garage accounts, $7.36; pay- list, labour, $285.50 1,148.02 Fernie District. E. C. Webster, $38.77; equipment rental, $37; stores accounts, $29.17; pay-lists, labour, $645.33; sundry accounts not exceeding $10,. $9.11 759.38 Kaslo-Slocan District. C.P.R. Co., $218.22; W. F. Clark, $20; M. Dumont, $712.59; A. E. Greenlaw, $70.51; M. Greenlaw, $113.02; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $41.76; Stevenson's Machine Shop, $247.72; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $93.84; equipment rental, $72.75; garage accounts, etc., $46.54; pay-lists, labour, $1,487.27; sundry accounts not exceeding $10', $30.55 3,154.77 North Okanagan District. Armstrong Saw Mill, Ltd., $849.38; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $17.78; B. J. Carney & Co., $392.30; R. J. Chisholm, $35.70; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $29.97; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $94.20; F. C. Myers, Ltd., $51.10; McMahon & Mack, Ltd., $19.25; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $37.50; Shields & Co., Ltd., $23.82; H. Sigalet & Co., Ltd., $2,012.59; J. H. A. Steven, $18.60; J. S. Tait & Co., Ltd., $25.32; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $19.98; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $35.94; Yuill's Hardware, $176.68; equipment rental, $196.78; garage accounts, etc., $56.16; pay-lists, labour, $2,871.46; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $35.48 6,999.99 Prince Rupert District. Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $124.50; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $73.96; pay-list, labour, $244.12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $6.85-. 449.43 Skeena District. R. H. Dunlop, $13.40; Eby's Hardware, $11.85; Kitwanga Saw Mill, $65.19; Marshall Bros., $20; R. Moore, $184.40; L. H. West, $468.07; pay-lists, labour, $1,630.78; equipment rental, $48.65; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $21.05 2,463.39 Carried forward $23,451.49 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 281 SERVICE. Expended. LOAN EXPENDITURE—Continued. ( Statutory) —Continued. " Loan Act, 1935 "—Continued. * Sec. 6—Bridges—Continued. Brought forward $23,451.49 Yale District. CN. Railways, $20; City Coal Co., Ltd., $11.35; A. E. Foreman & Sons, $23; Gallagher Transportation, Ltd., $59.20; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $240:33; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $11.20; Harrington Motors, $15; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $12.21; W. E. Kingsley, $27; Marshall- Wells B.C., Ltd., $12.94; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $11.82; Restmore Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $60; Rosedale Machine & Blacksmith Shop, $66.60; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $906.68; Timberland Lumber Co., Ltd., $174.02; Wilkinson Co., Ltd., $77.38; equipment rental, $341.64; garage accounts, $162.18; pay-lists, labour, $3,850.70; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $33.89 6,117.14 Total, Bridges '. $29,568.63 Sec. 6—Machinery. Burr Motors, Ltd., $1,879.03; Willock Truck Equipment Co., 6,745.44 Total, Machinery $8,624.47 Summary. Highways $254,771.12 Bituminous Surfacing 221,591.20 Flood Damage 3,005.46 Bridges 29,568.63 Machinery 8,624.47 $517,560.88 Total expenditure, " Loan Act, 1935 " $517,560.88 " Loan Act, 1936." Sec. 6—Highways. Esquimalt District. R. Angus, Ltd., $133.13; Baker Brick & Tile Co., Ltd., $18.52; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $212.87; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $174.23; Cameron Lumber Co., Ltd., $88.59; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $202.63; Canadian Ingersoll-Rand Co., Ltd., $155.24; Canadian National Carbon Co., Ltd., $80.58; Collisons, Ltd., $56.85; G. Cox, $18; Crane, Ltd., $175.02; Dowell's Pacific Transfer & Storage Co., Ltd., $31; Enamel & Heating Products, Ltd., $361.86; Evans, Coleman & Johnson Bros., Ltd., $63.10; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $13.67; Hickman- Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $389.50; Industrial Wire & Iron Works, $79.20; Island Freight Service, Ltd., $40.98; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $15; King's Printer, $48.25; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $25.31; F. C. Myers, Ltd., $51.39; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $237.88; National Motor Co., Ltd., $139.98; Nodocon Industries, Ltd., $30.90; Pacific Sanitary Rag Co., $27; E. Peatt, $50; postage, $31; Radio Sales Service, Ltd., $25.22; Salvage Corps of B.C., $30; Scott & Peden, Ltd., $11.45; H. W. Simpson, $43; J. S. Tait & Co., Ltd., $310.65; telephone, $173.47; City of Victoria, $68.80; W. Walker & Sons, Ltd., $28; Western Sales Book Co., Ltd., $87.86; Whitaker & Revercomb, Ltd., $106.51; Vote 167—Roads, Esquimalt District, $20.52; equipment rentals, $24; garage accounts, etc., $175.02; pay- lists, labour, $7,716.91; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $57.99 .... $11,831.08 Less sundry refunds 11,828.56 Total expenditure, " Loan Act, 1936 " 2.52 Carried forward - r $517,563.40 EE 282 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TOv31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. LOAN EXPENDITURE—Continued. ( Statutory) —Continued. Brought forward " Loan Act, 1939." Sec. 6—Public Buildings. Boys' Industrial School. Ward & Sons, Ltd. J. Hyslop Burnaby, Deaf and Blind School. Cumberland, Court-house Vault. W. R. Rough & Co..... Dawson Creek, Police Building. A. S. Chamberlain . Fort St. John, Police Building. C N. Finch. Salmon Arm,, Police Residence. W. J. Reader. Smithers. H. B. Campbell, purchase of house and lot Terrace, Police Building. B.C. Journal of Commerce, Ltd., $13.60; Interior News, $15.68; King's Printer, $11.40; Prince Rupert Daily News, Ltd., $37.44; Vancouver Daily Province, $50.40; Vancouver Sun, $50 Tranquille Fire-hall. A. Sullivan Vancouver Sun A. Sullivan Vancouver, Normal School. Vancouver, Provincial Laboratory. Victoria. P. Stevenson, purchase of Lots 5 and 6 of Lots 1739 and 1740 Williams Lake, Garage and Repair Shop. Cariboo Electric & Plumbing Co., $14.50; J. N. Dezall & Son, $2,668; H. J. Gardner & Sons, Ltd., $122.74; Harper Sheet Metal Works, $19.40; Smedley & Sharp, $13.01; pay-lists, labour, $133.86; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $10.50 Total, Public Buildings Sec. 6—Highways. Cariboo District. Boyd's Garage, $40; F. Buckholtz, $58.10; W. Daniels, $15; J. N. Dezall & Son, $2,300; C. T. Docherty, $200; Empire Brass Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $27.36; H. J. Gardner & Sons, Ltd., $499.61; Harper Carried forward $1,000.00 4,210.48 2,116.70 1,000.00 4,000.00 780.00 3,950.00 178.52 17,642.60 36.00 2,395.55 4,250.00 2,982.01 $44,541.86 $517,563.40 $517,563.40 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 283 SERVICE. Expended. LOAN EXPENDITURE—Continued. ( Statutory) —Continued. " Loan Act, 1939 "—Continued. Sec. 6—Highways—Continued. Cariboo District—Continued. Brought forward $517,563.40 Sheet Metal Works, $1,017.03; K. E. Higgins, $60; Home Oil Distributors, Ltd., $10.62; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $472.61; Mackenzie's, Ltd., $83.48; Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd.. $1,093.66; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $19.24; Pacific Bolt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $10.76; P.G.E. Railway Co., $205.21; Receiver-General of Canada, $31; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $46.57; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $53.99; Smedley & Sharp, Ltd., $31.91; Vote 167—Roads, Lillooet District, $71.99; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $95.77; equipment rental, $881.05; pay-lists, labour, $4,614.02; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $9.60 11,948.58 v Comox District. R. Cowie, $35.70; Standard Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $77.40; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $75.33; Willard Equipment, Ltd., $45.25; pay-list, labour, $72 305.68 Kamloops District. t Equipment rental, $49.20; pay-lists, labour, $630.30; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $12.01 691.51 Nelson-Creston District. British American Oil Co., Ltd., $10.44; Canadian Industries, Ltd., $18.25; garage accounts, $73.62; pay-lists, labour, $193.13; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $16.59 312.03 North Vancouver District. Barrett Co., Ltd., $97.50; Canadian Bitumuls Co., Ltd., $24.75; Road Materials, Ltd., $1.60; Williams & Carrothers, Ltd., $20; pay- lists, labour, $73 $216.85 Less received for work done 43.03 173.82 Omineca District. CN. Railways, $99; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $112.32; P. Raymond, $20; Shell Oil Co. of B.C., Ltd., $141.08; Telkwa Transfer & Garage, $27.41; equipment rental, $893.36; garage accounts, $98.57; pay- lists, labour, $1,387.17 $2,778.91 Less sundry refunds 63.95 2,714.96 $16,146.58 Less Similkameen District re settlement of fire claim 659.57 Total, Highways $15,487.01 Sec. 6—Ferries. Lillooet District. Lytton Ferry. Lillooet Cartage Co., $10.84; Lytton Box & Lumber Mill, $9.06; pay-list, labour, $23.20 ■ ■ Total, Ferries $43.10 Carried forward $517,563.40 EE 284 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. SERVICE. Expended. LOAN EXPENDITURE—Continued. ( Statutory) —Continued. " Loan Act, 1939 "—Continued. Brought forward $517,563.40 Sec. 6—Surveys. J. C. Amundson, $15.38; E. Barr, $15; F. H. Bassett, $74.10; F. J. Bayliss, $64.46; Bazett & Vickers Lumber Co., Ltd., $11.74; W. B. Beaudry, $16.85; Bett's Electric Co., $43.99; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $23.74; J. Bundus, $19.25; Butterfield's Family Supply Store, $501.46; H. L. Cairns, $86.75; CN. Railways, $66.63; Canadian Pacific Air Lines, Ltd., $446.46; C.P.R. Co., $195.55; Carlin Bros., Ltd., $68; E. J. Chantler, $44.25; T. E. Clarke, $520.71; Clarke's Building Supplies, $130; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $758.79; Cole- grave & Conchie, $482.93; H. Collins, $91.50; G. Cooke, $61.10; Cowichan Merchants, Ltd., $60.35; Creston Valley Co-op. Associa- ' tion, $40.53; N. S. Dalgleish & Sons, $167.99; Dawson Co-op. Union, $119.06; Doman Singh, $17.50; M. Dumont, $185.82; C. H. Duns- more, $86.20; Eby's Hardware, $26.85; J. J. Embury, $71.13; F. Enquist, $240; Finlayson's Garage, $12.40; H. Giddens & Sons, $107.40; F. Goertz, Ltd., $25; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $54.59; Grand Forks Garage Co., Ltd., $263.98; Hafer Machine Co., Ltd., $1,300; Harvey-Bailey, Ltd., $1,303.78; H. L. Hayne, $135.14; C. E. Herring, . $53.39; D. W. Hodsdon, $237.26; A. Holman, $139.55; Howe's Meat Market, $14.60; Hudson's Bay Co., $22.95; Hunt Motors, $13.16; H. W. Hunter, $75.06; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $224.94; Inland Building Supplies, Ltd., $70.58; P. Jaynes, $14.62; S. S. Johnston, $89.98; Jones Tent & Awning, Ltd., $11.88; Kamloops Lumber Co., Ltd., $134.70; J. M. Kearney, $65.30; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $49.32; King's Printer, $1,008.78; Knuff Boat Works, $92; Lands Department, $29.45; Leland Hotel, $60; O. Lynn, $40.31; A. G. Macnab, $71.16; C B. Mains, $51.70; J. T. Mangan Lumber Co., $18.80; E. J. Martel, $74.98; J. Martinos, $552.86; J. Milton Co., $19; G. Morrison, $16; N. Mclver, $181.24; McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd., $375.36; A. L. McNaughton, $349.54; Nicholl's Department Store, $98.18; Nicholl & Johnstone, $200; W. J. Oakford, $69.60; Olympia Meat Market, $328.05; R. Osborne, $84.12; Osoyoos Sawmills, $14.80; E. S. Overend, $14; Parks Hardware, $21.20; Corporation of District of Penticton, $53.28; Penticton Dray & Express Co., $50.60; Penticton Retreading & Vulcanizing, $10; Penticton Sawmills, Ltd., $163.10; Penticton Tire Hospital & Garage, $13.92; F. Pleticha, $14.40; Pradolini Bros., $145; T. Pringle, $325; Provincial Mental Home, Colquitz, $51; W. H. Prowse, $181.55; Pyrene Manufacturing Co. of Canada, Ltd., $16.03; Receiver-General of Canada, $359.75; F. Reedman, $180.43; L. Reedman, $20; M. J. Reid, $21; Robertson Realty Co., Ltd., $50; Rocky Mountain Freight, $36.43; W. J. Sande, $70; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $228.19; R. H. Sawyer, $121.05; Scott's Meat Market, $59.14; Scott & Peden, Ltd., $412.02; Simpson Transfer, $35; Smithers Garage & Electric, $76.73; Smithers Lumber Yard, $154.04; Spences Bridge Garage, $139.05; J. H. A. Steven, $642.19; H. Switner, $81.45; telegrams and telephones, $163.18; Trapp Motors, Ltd., $10.20; Triangle Motor Service, $24; Trites-Wood Co., Ltd., $202.69; T.U. Auto Camp, $275.75; Victoria Lumber & Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $723.73; Watson's Store, Ltd., $100.15; E. C. Webster, $63.77; W. D. Wesley, $29; G. West, $111.52; H. C. Whittaker, $561.01; J. B. Wickham, $10; G. B. Williams, $229.37; Vote 167 and loans, $644.58; garage accounts, $644.47; pay-lists, horse-hire, etc., $2,908.13; pay-lists, transportation, meals, etc., $3,552.93; pay-lists, labour, $75,734.88; equipment rental, $1,017.12; sundry accounts not exceeding $10, $141.66 $103,803.27 Carried forward $103,803.27 $517,563.40 EXPENDITURES, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 285 SERVICE. Expended. LOAN EXPENDITURE—Continued. (Statutory)—Continued. " Loan Act, 1939 "—Continued. Sec. 6—Surveys—Continued. Brought forward $103,803.27 $517,563.40 Less received from Dominion Government, Public Works Department $9,761.91 Less sundry refunds 399.18 10,161.09 Total, Surveys $93,642.18 Summary. Buildings $44,541.86 Highways 15,487.01 Ferries ' 43.10 Surveys 93,642.18 $153,714.15 Total, " Loan Act, 1939 " 153,714.15 Total, Loan Expenditure $671,277.55 EE 286 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. LIQUOR CONTROL BALANCE-SHEET AS AT ASSETS. CASH: In bank In transit to Provincial Treasury . In Provincial Treasury ADVANCES TO WAREHOUSE MANAGERS, AUDITORS, AND VENDORS, ETC. . STOCK ON HAND, AS PER INVENTORY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE _ _ - _ _ ADVANCE PAYMENTS FOR MERCHANDISE . REAL ESTATE (LAND) BUILDINGS (LESS DEPRECIATION) _ EQUIPMENT (LESS DEPRECIATION) FURNITURE AND FIXTURES (LESS DEPRECIATION) DEFERRED CHARGES: Insurance _ Guarantee bonds Retirement allowance contributions . $45,367.18 347,098.08 2,015,117.08 $2,407,582.34 179,685.00 1,864,937.46 36.15 68,205.14 50,065.00 98,075.91 6,343.67 258.29 $25,206.17 2,400.00 16,828.56 44,434.73 $4,719,623.69 W. F. KENNEDY, Chairman. F. D. CAMPBELL, Chief Accountant. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 287 BOARD. 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1943. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE _ LIABILITIES. BUILDINGS INSTALMENT PURCHASE ACCOUNT . RESERVE FUND .__ _ $961,873.41 60,600.00 1,050,300.00 $2,072,773.41 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT (UNDIVIDED PROFITS) 2,646,850.28 $4,719,623.69 I certify that the accounts of the Liquor Control Board for the six months ended 30th September, 1943, have been examined under my direction, and that in my opinion the above Balance-sheet is properly drawn up, so as to exhibit a true and accurate statement of the affairs of the Board, according to the best of my information and the explanations given to me and as shown by the books of the Board. J. A. CRAIG, C.A., Comptroller-General, Province of British Columbia. Victoria, B.C., 10th January, 19J,4. EE 288 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. LIQUOR CONTROL TRADING ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD TO STOCK ON HAND 31st MARCH, 1943 -— _ - - - $865,610.14 „ MERCHANDISE PURCHASED - __ 8,575,956.93 „ OPERATING COSTS: WAREHOUSES: Salaries and wages _ $52,320.17 Rents - - - -- 6,325.00 Insurance - - - 3,416.81 Telegraph and telephone 775.48 Light, water, and fuel _. - 1,938.83 Depreciation _ - - „ 3,625.65 Sundries (including alterations) „ 4,180.70 $72,582.64 VENDORS: Salaries and wages $241,596.91 Rents .- - 31,235.06 Insurance . — 3,440.16 Telegraph and telephone - - 2,385.00 Light, water, and fuel L - —- 6,456.02 Depreciation _ _ - - _ 4,162.92 Sundries (including alterations) 11,643.72 300,919.79 HEAD OFFICE EXPENSES: Administrative salaries _ - $39,289.60 Travelling expenses - 1— 2,426.29 Insurance - - 40.44 Telegraph and telephone - - - 1,779.98 Light, water, and fuel — - 400.53 Printing and stationery _ _ - 13,176.92 Postage and express - - - 5,114.24 Bank charges _ - — - 143.93 Guarantee bonds _ - - — 399.34 Employees' group insurance - 3,568.02 Retirement allowance contributions . 15,340.13 Retirement grants - - — 850.00 Depreciation — — — - - 951.57 Sundries (including alterations) — - - _. 3,633.96 373,502.43 87,114.'. BALANCE CARRIED TO PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT - 2,678,141.77 $12,580,326.22 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 289 BOARD—Continued. 1ST APRIL TO 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1943. BY SALES TO PERMIT-HOLDERS . „ SALES TO BEER LICENSEES .. „ OTHER INCOME: Interest Rents Storage Miscellaneous STOCK ON HAND, AS PER INVENTORY . $7,758,805.76 2,947,750.95 $276.57 7,455.10 325.66 774.72 $10,706,556.71 8,832.05 1,864,937:46 $12,580,326.22 19 EE 290 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. LIQUOR CONTROL PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECRET SERVICE SALARIES AND EXPENSES . „ MAINTENANCE OF PRISONERS NET PROFIT FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED 30th SEPTEMBER, 1943 . $31,745.49 198.00 $31,943.49 2,646,850.28 $2,678,793.77 TO RESERVE FUND CONSOLIDATED REVENUE „ BALANCE CARRIED TO BALANCE-SHEET. APPROPRIATION $10.00 4,559,385.35 $4,559,395.35 2,646,850.28 $7,206,245.63 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 291 BOARD—Continued. PERIOD 1ST APRIL TO 30th SEPTEMBER, 1943. BY BALANCE FROM TRADING ACCOUNT $2,678,141.77 „ CLUB LICENCES _ ..._ _ _ - $300.00 „ BEER LICENCES _ _ - 102.00 „ LICENCE TRANSFER FEES 250.00 652.00 $2,678,793.77 ACCOUNT. BY BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD . .- $4,559,395.35 „ NET PROFIT FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED 30th SEPTEMBER, 1943 2,646,850.28 $7,206,245 EE 292 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st A?RIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. LIQUOR CONTROL BALANCE-SHEET AS CASH: In bank ASSETS. In transit to Provincial Treasury. In Provincial Treasury ADVANCES TO WAREHOUSE MANAGERS, AUDITORS, AND VENDORS, ETC. STOCK ON HAND, AS PER INVENTORY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - _ ADVANCE PAYMENTS FOR MERCHANDISE . REAL ESTATE (LAND) _ BUILDINGS (LESS DEPRECIATION) EQUIPMENT (LESS DEPRECIATION) . FURNITURE AND FIXTURES (LESS DEPRECIATION) DEFERRED CHARGES: Insurance — - — _ - Guarantee bonds Retirement allowance contributions . $1,679.08 427,831.38 3,348,969.50 $3,778,479.96 205,110.00 1,746,002.93 7,134.47 88,211.50 50,065.00 91,455.04 5,961.85 138.56 $15,913.47 1,950.00 6,251.59 24,115.06 $5,996,674.37 W. F. KENNEDY, Chairman. F. D. CAMPBELL, Chief Accountant. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 293 BOARD—Continued. AT 31ST MARCH, 1944. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LIABILITIES. BUILDINGS INSTALMENT PURCHASE ACCOUNT. RESERVE FUND _ _ $836,657.51 57,000.00 1,050,310.00 $1,943,967.51 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT (UNDIVIDED PROFITS) 4.052,706.86 $5,996,674.37 I certify that the accounts of the Liquor Control Board for the six months ended 31st March, 1944, have been examined under my direction, and that in my opinion the above Balance-sheet is properly drawn up, so as to exhibit a true and accurate statement of the affairs of the Board, according to the best of my information and the explanations given to me and as shown by the books of the Board. J. A. CRAIG, C.A., Comptroller-General, Province of British Columbia. Victoria, B.C., 11th July, 19U- I EE 294 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31ST MARCH, 1944. LIQUOR CONTROL TRADING ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD TO STOCK ON HAND 30th SEPTEMBER, 1943 - - $1,864,937.46 „ MERCHANDISE PURCHASED _ 9,456,621.40 „ OPERATING COSTS: WAREHOUSES: Salaries and wages $57,094.52 Rents - —, 6,325.00 Insurance 2,511.36 Telegraph and telephone 803.67 Light, water, and fuel 1,361.73 Depreciation _ 3,667.26 Sundries (including alterations) 7,991.71 $79,755.25 VENDORS: Salaries and wages _ $319,320.53 Rents — - _ 32,150.06 Insurance 3,719.83 Telegraph and telephone 2,578.17 Light, water, and fuel _ .. 7,378.29 Depreciation 4,005.95 Sundries (including alterations) 18,124.90 387,277.73 „ HEAD OFFICE EXPENSES: Administrative salaries _ _ $43,673.66 Travelling expenses - - 2,728.61 Insurance . _ 40.44 Telegraph and telephone - - 2,417.95 Light, water, and fuel - 327.18 Printing and stationery 38,364.11 Ration coupon expense — — „. 18,979.42 Postage and express 9,299.89 Bank charges 176.35 Guarantee bonds _ 450.00 Employees' group insurance 3,383.58 Retirement allowance contributions - 15,533.67 Retirement grants - _ 900.00 Depreciation 884.99 Sundries - _ ~ _ 1,700.62 467,032.98 138,860.47 BALANCE CARRIED TO PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT _ 3,946,047.44 $15,873,499.75 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 295 BOARD—Continued. 1ST OCTOBER, 1943, TO 31ST MARCH, 1944. BY SALES TO PERMIT-HOLDERS. „ SALES TO BEER LICENSEES .. „ OTHER INCOME: Interest — Rents Miscellaneous STOCK ON HAND, AS PER INVENTORY . $11,358,570.47 2,760,047.75 $242.84 7,455.10 1,180.66 $14,118,618.22 8,878.60 1,746,002.93 $15,873,499.75 EE 296 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. LIQUOR CONTROL PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECRET SERVICE SALARIES AND EXPENSES . $28,834.83 „ MAINTENANCE OF PRISONERS 356.00 $29,190.83 „ NET PROFIT FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED 31st MARCH, 1944 4,052,706.86 4,081,897.69 APPROPRIATION TO RESERVE FUND. _ $10.00 „ CONSOLIDATED REVENUE 2,646,840.28 $2,646,850.28 BALANCE CARRIED TO BALANCE-SHEET 4,052,706.86 $6,699,557.14 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 297 BOARD—Continued. PERIOD 1st OCTOBER, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. BY BALANCE FROM TRADING ACCOUNT .... CLUB LICENCES .-. BEER LICENCES - $3,946,047.44 BREWERS' LICENCES DISTILLERS' LICENCES LICENCE TRANSFER FEES. $13,534.00 107,606.00 7,820.95 6,614.30 275.00 135,850.25 $4,081,897.69 ACCOUNT. BY BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD . NET PROFIT FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED 31st MARCH, 1944. $2,646,850.28 4,052,706.86 $6,699,557.14 EE 298 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31ST MARCH, 1944. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL "DEPARTMENT OF STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND ASSETS. TREASURY BALANCE . LOANS OUTSTANDING INTEREST OVERDUE _ $75,837.67 594,694.09 134,886.44 $805,418.20 STATEMENT OF LOANS OUT CHARLES CORMACK B.C. LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE CANADIAN WESTERN WOODWORKS GORDON CAMPBELL INVESTMENT COMPANY, LIMITED- rincipal. Interest. $1,128.47 $4.74 20,000.00 486.42 9,363.30 19,405.86 36.39 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 299 TRADE AND INDUSTRY. DEVELOPMENT FUND. INDUSTRIES ACT, 1919." LIABILITIES, 31st MARCH, 1944. LIABILITIES. TREASURY ADVANCES - —- $270,000.00 INTEREST EARNED l - - 535,418.20 STANDING, 31ST MARCH, 1944. $805,418.20 Principal. Interest. T. H. WATERS COMPANY, LIMITED - $15,407.16 $1,908.63 LAPSED LOANS _. - - 529,389.30 132,450.26 $594,694.09 $134,886.44 EE 300 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. CONSERVATION (CREATED BY SECTION 287a BALANCE-SHEET AS ASSETS. CASH IN TREASURY ADVANCES RE CONSERVATION FUND: Black Mountain Cawston - East Creston Glenmore Heffley Keremeos Naramata Oyama Peachland Robson Scotty Creek South-east Kelowna Vernon Westbank Winfleld and Okanagan Centre Wynndel _ Certified correct. J. E. LANE, Deputy Comptroller of Water Rights. H. CATHCART, Deputy Minister of Lands. $66,587.37 $300,000.00 4,412.52 159,156.84 87,477.89 11,726.32 55,383.67 57,768.73 10,000.00 5,741.00 8,865.19 17,736.02 194,628.10 431,645.21 18,935.57 11,233.44 25,519.86 1,400,230.36 $1,466,817.73 SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS RECEIPTS. BALANCE AT CREDIT OF FUND, 31st MARCH, 1943 REFUNDS: Principal _. Interest 33,613.25 $65,688.99 34,511.63 $100,200.62 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st. MARCH, 1944. EE 301 FUND. OF THE " WATER ACT, 1914.") AT 31st MARCH, 1944. PROVINCIAL TREASURY ADVANCES LIABILITIES. $1,466,817.73 $1,466,817.73 FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1944. DISBURSEMENTS. TO PROVINCIAL TREASURY—INTEREST _ CASH ON HAND, 31st MARCH, 1944 $33,613.25 66,587.37 $100,200.62 EE 302 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. LAND SETTLE BALANCE-SHEET AS AT ASSETS. CASH: In bank __ - --- $333,817.90 In Suspense Account — 732.47 $334,550.37 OFFICE SUPPLIES, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT _ 160.00 PRINCIPAL OUTSTANDING: On mortgages - - - $118,840.53 On agreements for sale -'— 161,028.62 $279,869.15 Less amounts due to borrowers — 1,550.00 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Agricultural Credit Commission — — $82,574.97 Lister Waterworks District debenture coupons, etc. - .._ 14,711.73 Cameron Drainage District — — 1,147.82 OVERDUE INTEREST: Mortgages _ - $46,582.67 Agreements for sale _ - 32,816.45 FORECLOSED PROPERTIES: Under mortgages - _ _ $108,613.17 Under agreements for sale - - 68,873.39 278,319.15 98,434.52 79,399.12 177,486.56 PROJECTS: Land purchases and development - $572,137.23 Dyking and drainage: Lister Waterworks District - 65,000.00 Sumas Drainage, Dyking, and Development District 8,760,425.97 Well-ririlling — 1,319.79 9,398,882.99 $10,367,232.71 Certified correct. W. TURNBULL, Chairman. N. L. CAMSUSA, Accountant. C. STEPHENSON, Secretary. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 303 MENT BOARD. 31ST DECEMBER, 1943. LIABILITIES. PROVINCIAL TREASURY ADVANCES -- - $4,976,735.49 SUSPENSE ACCOUNT - 732.47 RESERVE FOR ARREARS OF INTEREST: Sumas Drainage, Dyking, and Development District as at 31st December, 1942 $4,842,468.30 Add arrears for year 1943 - - - 330,328.63 5,172,796.93 SURPLUS: As at 31st December, 1942 - $5,002,575.57 Less arrears of interest, Sumas Drainage, Dyking, and Development District 4,842,468.30 $160,107.27 Add surplus for year ended 31st December, 1943 56,860.55 216,967.82 I certify that the accounts of the Land Settlement Board (including the separate accounts of the Agricultural Credit Commission and the dyking and drainage projects for which the Board act as Commissioners) for the year ended 31st December, 1943, have been examined under my direction and, except to the extent that they are modified by the provisions of the " Land Settlement and Development Act Amendment Act, 1925," that the appended Balance-sheets and relative revenue and expenditure statements are, in my opinion, properly drawn up so as to exhibit a true and fair statement of the financial position of the Board as at 31st December, 1943, and the result of the operations for the year ended that date, according to the best of my information and the explanations given to me and as shown by the books of the Board. J. A. CRAIG, C.A., Comptroller-General, Province of British Columbia. Victoria, B.C., ISth November, 19U- $10,367,232.71 EE 304 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. LAND SETTLEMENT STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE. SALARIES (see Chapter 141, Section 11, R.S.B.C. 1936) TRAVELLING EXPENSES (see Chapter 141, Section 11, R.S.B.C. 1936) OFFICE EXPENSES (see Chapter 141, Section 11, R.S.B.C. 1936) GENERAL EXPENSES (see Chapter 141, Section 11, R.S.B.C. 1936) INTEREST ON TREASURY ADVANCES (see Chapter 141, Section 11, R.S.B.C. 1936) DEPRECIATION: FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT _ LOSS ON AGREEMENTS FOR SALE - _ LOSS ON SALE OF FORECLOSED PROPERTIES COMMISSION ON LAND SALES ADVERTISING _ RETURNED SOLDIERS REBATE IMPROVEMENT CREDITS - INTEREST PAYMENTS APPLIED ON PRINCIPAL BALANCE': Being surplus for year carried to Balance-sheet $10.00 1,279.63 7,506.83 204.05 11.20 1,000.00 916.38 4,081.74 $15,009.83 56,860.55 $71,870.38 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 305 BOARD—Continued. FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 1943. REVENUE. DISCOUNT AND EXCHANGE _.. _ LEGAL FEES _ _. INTEREST: Sumas Drainage, Dyking, and Development District: Interest charged _ Less interest credited to Sinking Fund Less reserve for arrears of interest Loans, land sales, etc.—Interest charged SALE OF SUPPLIES AND RENTALS LIEN NOTES RESERVE (Bad Debts collected) $380,284.33 1,857.79 $378,426.54 330,328.63 $48,097.91 21,688.04 $1.60 52.00 AGRICULTURAL CREDIT COMMISSION—PROPORTION OF OPERATING EXPENSES 69,785.95 721.75 309.08 1,000.00 $71,870.38 20 PROVINCIAL LIBRARY1 VICTORIA, B. C„ EE 306 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. CAMERON DRAIN (LAND SETTLEMENT BALANCE-SHEET AS AT ASSETS. DRAINAGE WORKS _ _ - - - $8,416.92 ASSESSMENTS DUE AND UNCOLLECTED _ 1,147.82 9,564.74 Certified correct. W. TURNBULL, Chairman. N. L. CAMSUSA, Accountant. C. STEPHENSON, Secretary. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 307 AGE DISTRICT. BOARD COMMISSIONERS.) 31st DECEMBER, 1943. LIABILITIES. MORTGAGE _ _ $8,416.92 LAND SETTLEMENT BOARD :._ _ 1,147.82 $9,564.74 EE 308 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. LAND SETTLE SEPARATE AGRICULTURAL BALANCE-SHEET AS AT ASSETS. CASH IN BANK: Current Account _ - _ _ $51,377.71 Coupon Account _ 22.50 $51,400.21 FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT _ _ ."._ 10.00 LOANS _ . 146,769.54 OVERDUE INTEREST: On loans $78,804.21 On foreclosure sales _ 1,582.87 80,387.08 FORECLOSED PROPERTIES: Under mortgages _. $98,442.73 Under agreements for sale ■. 35,897.49 DEFICIT: Deficits from 1916 to 1942 ! _ $400,590.75 Less surpluses 40,827.50 134,340.22 $359,763.25 Add deficit for 1943 _ 8,554.43 368,317.68 $781,224.73 STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE. LAND SETTLEMENT BOARD:- Proportion of Operating Expenses $1,000.00 DEPRECIATION ON EQUIPMENT _ _ i0.Q0 LOSS ON SALE OF FORECLOSED PROPERTIES 11,189.04 IMPROVEMENT CREDITS: On loans, interest 130.00 INTEREST PAYMENTS APPLIED ON PRINCIPAL: On loans _ $2,022.61 On foreclosure sales 934.42 2,957.03 I $15,286.07 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS,. 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 309 MENT BOARD. ACCOUNTS OF THE CREDIT COMMISSION. 31st DECEMBER, 1943. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Land Settlement Board Coupons unpaid LIABILITIES. PROVINCIAL TREASURY ADVANCES $82,574.97 22.50 $82,597.47 698,627.26 Certified correct. W. TURNBULL, Chairman. N. L. CAMSUSA, Accountant. C. STEPHENSON, Secretary. $781,224.73 FOR YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1943. REVENUE. INTEREST EARNED Less interest cancelled LEGAL FEES BALANCE: Being deficit for year carried to Balance-sheet $8,800.09 2,080.45 $6,719.64 12.00 8,554.43 $15,286.07 EE 310 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31ST MARCH, 1944. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUE FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1939-40 TO 1943-44. REVENUE. 1939-40. 1940-41. 1941-42. 1942-43. 1943-44. CURRENT ACCOUNT. Department of Agriculture. $16,620.78 $15,601.38 $21,517.05 $21,260.15 J25.072.89 Total — $16,620.78 $15,601.38 $21,517.05 $21,260.15 $25,072.89 Department of the Attorney-General. $14,219.34 51,341.52 5,872.15 254,317.93 64,236.17 51,241.30 253,255.29 101,154.70 3,051,935.01 38,203.18 4,456,928.35 5,515.30 7,076.00 5,473.46 41,105.00 $13,695.41 56,420.02 5,482.71 253,730.13 64,691.11 44,268.80 290,091.60 103,765.15 3,260,358.94 38,605.49 4,841,462.12 4,462.50 5,592.50 5,185.85 40,937.50 15,641.37 5,296.61 $18,393.93 54,368.40 6,109.36 286,929.90 73,673.45 44,395.17 323,260.93 99,181.80 3,267,646.62 41,362.00 5,928,423.14 5,140.50 4,994.50 5,256.67 41,612.50 16,741.98 7,956.80 $16,967.42 74,550.26 5,589.29 260,234.29 71,439.57 42.625.69 321,448.83 87,634.55 3,060,699.29 41,267.62 8,145,774.88 4,835.75 4,117.00 6,071.51 39,259.05 28,176.21 6,172.19 $17,351.28 79,003.09 5,035.02 280,802.08 68,063.51 43,902.14 437,064.22 86,359.20 " Insurance Act "—Licences, Taxes, and Joint-stock Companies, etc.—Registration " Motor-vehicle Act "—Fees and Licences . " Moving Pictures Act "—Fees 3,091,869.42 26,931.75 6,946,259.89 5,171.25 3,227.00 " Real-estate Agents' Licensing Act " 6,008.92 37,970.00 34,588.70 Miscellaneous Receipts _ — 20,560.67 20,184.86 Total $8,422,435.37 $9,049,687.81 $10,225,447.65 $12,216,863.40 $11,189,792.33 Department of Education. Teachers' Examinations and Certificates $1,555.00 2,423.20 113.00 $1,680.00 2,759.83 334.00 $2,130.00 2,583.76 105.00 $2,240.00 2,041.57 17.50 $2,345.00 4,713.27 Total $4,091.20 $4,773.83 $4,818.76 $4,299.07 $7,217.47 Department of Finance. Dominion of Canada— $29,151.06 190,000.00 750,000.00 555,410.40 100,000.00 $29,151.06 190,000.00 750,000.00 555,410.40 100,000.00 $29,151.06 190,000.00 647,362.40 100,000.00 12,048,367.51 $29,151.06 250,000.00 $29 151.06 220,000.00 661,215.20 100,000.00 12,048,367.51 480,132.75 654,288.80 100,000.00 12,048,367.48 624,600.85 Annual Grant for Lands conveyed ' $1,624,561.46 221,529.81 155,222.96 460,675.37 3,454,834.28 8,124,195.78 19,083.82 303,768.06 1,661,426.79 451,890.32 715,529.30 53,995.00 227,825.63 162,136.65 11,171.80 977,481.24 1,161,974.98 21,221.83 52,851.94 3,429.00 16,504.15 $1,624,561.46 236,516.21 136,580.06 512,708.54 3,759,629.22 10,534,838.39 19,083.82 287,008.81 1,570,816.46 364,934.08 825,313.56 53,453.91 124,912.05 168,621,30 974,824.34 888,859.96 28,513.57 46,253.04 3,548.00 15,196.89 $13,014,880.97 247.251.96 143,698.95 557,643.71 4,005,947.26 704,842.99 19,083.82 263,038.22 861,847.80 351,053.12 806,388.24 39,939.74 128,325.21 150,396.70 999,112.38 • 760,768.37 17,722.21 43.977.31 3,734.00 4,557.15 $13,568,866.52 298,386.35 173,046.70 524,052.73 3,283,493.20 19,083.82 231,260.02 865,408.97 342,206.61 939,393.82 101,098.91 176.991.51 181,297.15 $13,676,408.19 358,985.40 162,768.82 508,362.35 3,139,025.10 Interest— " Dyking Assessments Adjustment Act " 19,083.82 298,250.61 932,846.05 337,468.39 713,850.47 92,894.96 171,366.65 382,663.84 Land Taxes— Wild Land, Coal and Timber Lands .„ Poll Tax 1,048,948.56 818,321.26 19,183.40 45,110.46 3,530.00 28,589.17 157,656.08 1,449,788.72 27,489.38 48,409.41 3,354.00 21,078.14 Trust Deposits reverted to the Crown—Intestate and Suitors' Funds Unworked Crown-granted Mineral Claims— Coal and Petroleum Products Board Total - $19,881,310.17 $22,176,173.67 $23,124,210.11 $22,668,269.16 $22,501,750.38 Department of Fisheries. $93,537.49 $106,844.74 $7,403.00 $11,360.50 $12,074.10 Total $93,537.49 $106,844.74 $7,403.00 $11,360.50 $12,074.10 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 311 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUE, ETC.—Continued. REVENUE. 1939-40. 1940-41. 1941-42. 1942-43. 1943-44. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Labour. Elevator Inspection and Examination Fees, $1,213.00 $1,253.50 $1,362.00 $1,351.00 $1,400.50 Total $1,213.00 $1,253.50 $1,362.00 $1,351.00 $1,400.50 Department of Lands. $25,682.50 148,884.32 97,978.34 10,103.09 51,534.85 462,471.06 1,985,376.82 707,069.79 324,427.09 6,346.43 $35,537.22 153,462.81 116,508.91 10,240.17 56,828.30 455,019.21 2,228,065.90 769,106.17 338,225.35 7,679.78 $30,514.34 169,978.50 156,026.15 12,392.21 48,806.91 481,788.69 2,553,618.17 936,800.27 .341,531.96 8,572.41 $28,971.08 160,616.62 151,723.13 19,159.49 50,062.97 437,386.49 1,992,023.85 1,002,644.79 355,780.18 18,058.91 $32,212.84 175,669.48 216,751.16 19,011.22 48,650.16 457,098.13 Timber Royalties.— 1,943,284.47 1,213,016.37 363,901.98 Miscellaneous Receipts - 12,229.42 Total $3,819,874.29 $4,170,673.82 $4,740,029.61 $4,216,427.51 $4,481,825.23 Legislation. $1,030.00 $770.00 $310.00 $10.00 $15.00 Total $1,030.00 $770.00 $310.00 $10.00 $15.00 Department of Mines. $661.95 59,743.25 284.00 122,123.00 $204.46 44,124.25 408.00 95,394.65 $62.00 38,114.00 504.00 84,847.45 $46.50 32,578.75 337.50 69,975.00 $260.50 Free Miners' Certificates . —- 29,660.27 458.00 28,846.86 Total $182,812.20 $140,131.36 $123,527.45 $102,937.75 $59,225.63 Department of Municipal Affairs. $750.00 $787.65 $825.00 $812.50 $787.50 Total - - $750.00 $787.65 $825.00 $812.50 $787.50 Department of the Provincial Secretary. $6,944.65 36,242.00 15,344.72 641.44 $29,910.50 43,261.50 22,455.65 499.93 $1,968.63 43,912.00 23,809.15 461.73 $20,238.89 45,741.50 26,202.35 1,289.36 $23,947.71 40,397.50 29,649.35 1,001.76 Total - $59,172.81 $96,127.58 $70,151.51 $93,472.10 $94,996.32 Public Utilities Commission. $5,824.50 102,520.24 $2,692.35 168,543.22 $1,418.74 178,540.84 $585.25 175,044.86 $2,015.28 Motor-carrier Licences 184,962.54 Total — - $108,344.74 $171,235.57 $179,959.58 $175,630.11 $186,977.82 Department of Public Works. $40,429.93 6,625.61 $8,394.41 $4,961.96 $6,149.07 $4,583.69 Total $47,055.54 $8,394.41 $4,961.96 $6,149.07 $4,583.69 Railway Department. $2,683.76 56,018.58 $2,272.70 $2,269.04 $2,247.34 $2,625.79 Total - $58,702.34 $2,272.70 $2,269.04 $2,247.34 $2,625.79 $32,696,949.93 $35,944,728.02 $38,506,792.72 $39,521,089.66 $38,568,344.65 Refunds of Expenditures: $392.02 129,096.36 $52,702.73 256,505.71 $262.72 256,490.72 $271.93 435,991.40 $282.74 192,007.66 Total $129,488.38 $309,208.44 $256,753.44 $436,263.33 $192,290.40 $32,826,438.31 $36,253,936.46 $38,763,546.16 $39,957,352.99 $38,760,635.05 * On Profit and Loss basis from 1st April, 1923. EE 312 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1939-40 TO 1943-44. SERVICE. 1939-40. 1940-41. 1942-43. 1943-44. CURRENT ACCOUNT. Public Debt. Interest _ Premium and Exchange. Sinking Funds - Redemption of Debt. Totals Legislation. Members' Indemnities.. Salaries Expenses Totals.. Premier's Office. Salaries Expenses- Totals ...... Department of Agriculture. Minister's Office- General Office and Markets Branch- Horticultural, Plant Pathology, etc- Live Stock Branch - Field Crops, Seed Improvement, etc. Farm Labour Recruiting, etc Miscellaneous and Statutory Totals- Department of the Attorney-General. Attorney-General's Office- General Office - Joint-stock Companies, Securities Branches-. ' Fire Marshal Act' Insurance, and Censor of Moving Pictures- Sheriffs' Offices- Land Registry Offices Supreme and County Courts - Provincial Police County Gaols .. Game Branch - Administration of Justice Coroners' Inquests and Inquiries Destruction of Predatory Animals, etc. - Civilian Protection Committee Miscellaneous and Statutory Totals - Department of Education. Minister's Office- General Office- Text-book Branch Free Text-books, Maps, etc.- Correspondence Schools Industrial Education Adult Education - Inspection of Schools _ Normal Schools . School for the Deaf and the Blind - Per Capita Salary Grants — _. Special Assistance Grants Supplementary Aid Grants _ School Buildings, Repairs, etc Conveyance of School Children Education of Soldiers' Children Curriculum Revision, etc.. Provincial Library and Archives*- Provincial Museum* _ $7,581,780.26 198,951.96 301,815.46 527,700.00 $7,648,535.80 322,542.16 216,926.50 559,495.90 $6,867,932.80 518,112.76 224,052.00 1,619,765.30 5,404,816.61 381,978.09 890,938.00 653,583.58 $6,012,508.36 339.373.20 90,938.00 1,681,860.05 1,610,247.68 1,747,500.3 $9,229,862.86 1,331,316.28 ;,124,679.61 $106,869.00 ■ 9,085.10 11,199.48 $122,405.00 11,274.86 11,006.30 $112,872.00 10,916.53 9,587.47 $104,335.00 11,195.35 9,615.41 $106,818.00 10,632.99 11,811.60 $127,153.58 $144,686.16 $133,376.00 $125,145.76 $129,262.59 $15,540.00 7,383.16 $15,600.00 6,340.02 $22,923.16 $21,940.02 $12,828.08 38,344.45 69,152.78 105,541.42 23,454.24 $12,756.85 38,492.00 71,110.29 99,311.26 23,459.64 88,509.33 82,383.09 $337,830.30 $327,513.13 $12,870.47 29,397.53 44,-341.64 10.00 11,897.18 24,755.26 121,468.51 66,704.38 997,038.82 196,605.88 258.604.75 112.239.00 15,382.49 32,577.53 $14,033.04 30,321.24 45,897.81 20,402.66 11,365.82 25,577.99 120,193.12 64,862.41 967,231.04 195.431.09 237,001.40 123,559.47 15,632.69 22,493.36 25,418.09 $1,949,311.53 27,063.27 $1,921,066.41 $3,314.02 26,322.04 10.00 51,998.96 58,864.52 54,771.84 67,461.10 117,612.13 37,007.45 45.604.47 1,375,951.00 $3,147.09 27,113.47 10.00 61,901.14 60,516.70 50,542.43 74,231.94 114,782.56 39,241.88 45,926.54 2,410,652.05 188,998.82 112,320.46 12,405.40 14,228.15 185,000.00 123,295.77 12,432.35 12,498.95 $14,908.23 8,750.60 $14,832.73 3,419.29 $15,267.61 4,723.76 $23,658.83 $18,252.02 $19,991.37 $10,033.07 38,471.58 72,546.76 110,505.73 22,479.12 $9,966.79 34,642.80 69,043.22 105,065.85 22,798.57 105,007.17 72,216.56 $10,293.24 34,163.30 73,318.15 115,207.90 22,521.40 41,611.99 85,965.47 $359,043.43 $313,733.79 $383,081.45 $12,568.83 30,452.22 44 1 11 23. 124, 66 1,021 201 234 76 14. 22, 76. 30, ,281.43 ,555.18 ,545.97 147.49 063.51 272.82 254.81 110.93 397.93 267.19 682.28 470.21 490.00 399.50 $13,751.24 30,172.90 39,309.28 21,177.21 9,700.22 24,725.58 123,908.73 65,507.14 967,171.52 197,254.66 206,618.59 108,647.95 17,395.95 20,555.06 15,000.00 132,596.68 $14,369.89 31,470.90 40,932.03 25,161.54 10,324.32 24,744.12 138,324.69 68,581.32 969,484.16 205,857.13 211,489.85 121,394.32 19,270.19 24,658.32 44,717.94 174,302.55 $2,007,960.30 $1,993,492.71 $2,125,083.27 $5,857.68 28,503.73 10.00 60,791.29 60,399.85 49,621.63 62,004.07 113,679.59 49,581.87 44,053.77 2,387,894.12 249,303.82 $12,201.53 29,936.85 10.00 51,415.15 64,876.65 37,522.05 43,885.74 118,614.82 40,977.27 ■ 43,585.83 2,298,305.30 449,576.53 156,356.66 123,664.10 12,590.25 11,878.28 92,838.58 133,729.93 12,773.00 15,032.32 50,576.88 10,541.56 Carried forward _ $3,166.870.36 $12,528.16 30,750.04 10.00 57,423.73 66,375.53 34,148.67 42,851.76 120,077.36 57,733.78 44,757.57 2,293,994.89 448,437.59 178,075.00 77,835.30 146,345.22 12,761.87 13,332.59 56,888.01 11,403.45 $3,221,292.87 $3,506,399.99 $3.705,730.52 * Formerly Department of the Provincial Secretary. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 313 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE, ETC.—Continued. SERVICE. 1939-40. 1940-41. 1941-42. 1942-43. 1943-44. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Education—Continued. $3,166,870.36 426,530.00 858,956.45 31,685.94 $3,221,292.87 426,350.00 887,920.38 31,922.24 $3,416,190.71 433,670.00 909,670.20 53,120.98 $3,506,399.99 431,405.00 936,931.73 85,642.63 $3,705,730.52 477,979.95 103,665.86 Totals . $4,484,042.75 $4,567,485.49 $4,812,651.89 $4,960,379.35 $4,286,376.33 Department of Finance. $15,550.78 37,581.37 20,130.17 80,853.45 128,320.46 12,874.29 689,907.22 570,000.00 474,074.20 $15,967.76 36,368.31 21,443.75 81,253.92 125,857.03 14,669.12 647,444.76 570,000.00 503,897.98 $12,133.36 29,215.40 20,100.76 86,046.61 120,302.86 19,008.39 626,340.56 570,000.00 552,231.30 $3,002.75 31,934.98 18,613.98 82,735.15 78,406.21 39,176.52 551,162.99 570,000.00 524,739.29 $3,209.37 31,401.28 19,082.13 107,376.84 Inspector of Trust Companies, Probate and Succession Duties Controlling and Audit Branch and Pur- 61,123.23 Agent-General's Office, London, England 47,441.05 533,671.42 " Municipalities Aid Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, Chap. 201 570,000.00 465,833.58 Totals $2,029,291.94 $2,016,902.63 $2,035,379.24 $1,899,771.87 $1,839,138.90 Department of Fisheries. $7,336.83 11,891.88 $7,333.55 11,164.47 $8,355.49 11,098.76 $7,604.97 12,179.33 $7,860.00 10,413.37 Totals $19,228.71 $18,498.02 $19,454.25 $19,784.30 $18,273.37 Department of Labour. $14,809.00 81,554.88 37,580.94 8,279.70 34,458.38 679,983.60 $15,217.73 79,251.71 42,229.35 12,300.79 33,911.92 709,039.81 $14,846.49 81,903.12 18,531.23 14,726.63 35,723.59 732,985.89 $14,187.45 71,731.12 $12,403.13 64,610.16 Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration 9,643.59 41,173.49 1,537,172.93 1,423,263.01 53,748.18 15,934.29 31,585.05 Youth and War Emergency Training*.— Totals t 44,089.42 $856,666.50 $891,951.31 $898,716.95 $3,150,919.77 $168,622.05 Department of Lands. Minister's Office Lands, Forest Branch, Surveys, etc.— Salaries $11,573.86 489,906.24 150,488.33 4,525.26 6,456.24 37,380.62 500,000.00 79,438.51 70,907.26 2,987.93 92,856.49 48,053.82 $11,479.08 480,508.93 142,782.31 5,088.11 10,690.62 37,565.88 500,000.00 87,812.70 70,811.47 9,803.07 62,931.40 46,446.55 $11,443.59 468,768.44 140,628.72 14,395.78 11,086.94 37,450.47 500,000.00 103,158.43 174,869.98 12,450.32 56,182.95 301,858.27 $10,843.92 462,302.42 204,502.47 20,961.22 18,711.98 36,717.01 500,000.00 87,972.03 98,624.61 13,147.85 37,324.92 40,294.48 $10,808.67 446,692.20 42,148.77 " Soldiers' Land Act "—Administration. 46,866.92 500,000.00 92 181 55 117,578.59 Provincial Parks — - - 19,196.08 55,371.00 61,132.67 Totals $1,494,574.56 $1,465,920.12 $1,832,293.89 $1,531,402.91 $1,578,616.89 Department of Mines. Minister's Office $14,376.68 22,345.75 38,165.70 75,817.78 12,121.70 132,942.88 13,034.15 $13,023.63 20,411.39 38,192.80 75,495.46 11,835.59 316,363.44 12,502.86 $13,161.60 20,923.96 39,172.73 72,625.94 10,974.61 198,168.39 59,951.55 $10,487.41 21,198.03 38,741.74 66,319.64 9,784.81 152,496.44 12,248.59 $10,715.87 20,933.03 Mines Inspection Branch Mineralogical and Assay Branch.- 38,257.98 77,592.32 11,806.21 Mines Development and Mineral and Oil 38,005.69 14,733.93 Totals $308,804.64 $487,825.17 $414,978.78 $311,276.66 $212,045.03 Department of Municipal Affairs. $18,472.00 20,496.56 $18,241.68 3,836.70 $19,361.06 3,592.58 $19,995.00 4,027.41 $20,512.50 4,319.87 Totals . . $38,968.56 $22,078.38 $22,953.64 $24,022.41 $24,832.37 * Included in Unemployment Relief Exp! t Transferred to Department of the Prov 21 'nditure to 1941 incial Secretar -42, inclusive. 7, 1943-44. I EE 314 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE, ETC.—Continued. SERVICE. 1939-40. 1940-41. 1941-42. 1942-43. 1943-44. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of the Provincial Secretary. Minister's Office $12,870.47 16,049.40 6,185.76 37,196.38 10.00 447,589.82 126,601.58 132,218.30 803,856.82 43,140.00 $13,441.56 16,048.76 6,928.85 36,644.19 10.00 441,543.66 112,445.61 132,244.86 797,186.30 42,440.00 $9,651.73 16,952.14 20,347.57 34,754.72 10.00 443,586.99 113,111.12 138,223.85 751,663.18 43,610.00 $2,207.38 17,112.99 26,973.70 34,891.32 10.00 429,088.10 112,302.41 148,736.62 667,213.02 50,018.35 $3,205.54 30,289.83 Civil Service Commission Superannuation and Pension Acts—Ad- 32,422.71 34,302.74 King's Printer — - 10.00 464,307.26 Social Assistance Administration Social Allowances, Medical Expenses, etc.*— Child Welfare Division 249,318.19 1,238,638.78 161,191.42 581,541.29 39,760.00 841,574.39 Old-age Pensions—Cost-of-living Bonus*.~ 825,753.92 14-2,147.82 34,643.95 30,383.68 74,399.43 17,506.96 1,190,548.38 597,458.73 1,067,211.39 25,151.87 41,107.51 49,320.32 74,581.26 46,626.39 12,706.72 28,175.16 201,068.11 137,093.97 34,731.23 41,760.88 77.675.92 16,992.06 1,020.776.32 615,350.88 1,125.924.87 24,733.29 39,155.88 47,464.88 76,673.06 49,238.47 12.063.36 23,910.14 169,543.86 148,481.45 48,492.25 42,437.41 73,734.41 16,378.82 1,229,872.52 620.928.55 1,157.028.62 25,917.95 37,066.44 66,583.85 75,119.91 51.048.90 10,260.73 288,298.63 177,928.91 150,021.90 •56,551.29 46,031.SI 76,073.82 16.478.04 1,312,711.30 625,794.89 1,165,380.63 25,501.30 35,674.36 79,658.72 78,666.58 17.251.50 303,500.75 177,404.70 64,392.74 49,118.85 Venereal Disease Control Aid to Resident Physicians— - 69,975.82 18,417.45 1,242,319.02 Tuberculosis Control -'- . 710.106.61 1,226,675.92 Provincial Home, Kamloops 24,617.94 28,242.27 Provincial Infirmaries — 100,798.42 86,047.99 10,512.39 447,270.97 $5,258,756.21 $5,112,022.86 $5,641,490.65 $5,477,850.78 $8,758,217.16 Public Utilities Commission. Administration — —- $46,421.65 63,665.62 $44,006.89 70,915.53 $42,481.88 68,956.02 $40,435.29 58,101.23 $40,632.40 64,882.16 $110,087.27 $114,922.42 $111,437.90 $98,536.52 $105,514.56 Department of Public Works. Minister's Office — — General Office $10,589.57 126,813.55 197.223.07 188,573.87 27.899.34 426,688.57 2,435,467.70 92,813.23 $13,233.28 120,637.15 196,286.42 185.936.23 26,860.25 439,878.55 2,525,112.90 52,131.89 $12,775.55 119,883.55 192,112.17 174,908.82 29,437.72 432,446.51 2,507.945.52 70,836.94 $10,697.54 116,206.27 182.577.33 178,313.11 27,071.42 390,061.10 2,405,436.67 101,558.89 $11,362.50 116,205.54 196,337.78 179,868.11 27,299.96 388,183.34 2,401,051.09 179,171.90 Government Buildings—Maintenance, etc— Roads, Bridges, Wharves, Ferries, etc - Totals $3,506,068.90 $3,560,076.67 $3,540,346.78 $3,411,922.33 $3,499,480.22 Railway Department. $19,720.46 35,074.68 $19,602.82 $20,724.18 $20,887.87 $20,261.85 New Westminster Bridge— Totals $54,795.14 $19,602.82 $20,724.18 $20,887.87 $20,261.85 Department of Trade and Industry. Minister's Office $1,337.09 6,638.26 132,559.67 64,364.29 32,348.44 $1,899.99 6,506.41 131,775.55 40,600.46 32,037.00 $775.63 7,006.52 127,303.33 40,443.96 31,756.39 $331.66 6,838.11 54,179.93 29,776.43 27,067.55 2,528.90 $1,459.48 7,260.39 42,200.16 24,301.93 29,994.79 4,392.43 Bureau of Industrial and Tourist Develop- Totals $237,247.75 $212,819.41 $207,285.83 $120,722.58 $109,609.18 Recoverable Expenditure $403.10 $353.02 $31,307.15 $8,337.60 $81,661.79 Total Current Account Expenditure (charged to Income) _. $29,446,402.28 $29,653,164.40 $31,342,922.55 $31,817,755.51 $31,484,747.99 * Transferred from Department of Labour. f Transferred to Department of Education. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. EE 315 tStatement of Registered Stock, Debentures, and Treasury Bills Outstanding and Unpaid as at March 31st, 1944, in Order of Maturity Maturity. Date of Issue. Rate. Nature. Series. Amount Outstanding. Sterling Value. Interest Payable. Place and Manner of Payment. Term, Years. 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June 29,1944-56 June 29,1926 April 1,1933 May 15,1931 June 1,1942 June 15,1939 Feb. 1,1933 Oct. 1,1921 Feb. 15,1932 Mar. 1,1944 Jan. 15,1923 Jan. 15,1923 June 25,1923 June 25,1923 Jan. 25,1924 Jan. 25,1924 July 12,1924 July 12,1924 Nov. 15,1939 July 2,1925 Nov. 1,1940 Nov. 1,1940 Jan, 15,1926 Oct. 20,1942 Sept. 1,1933 Sept. 1,1933 Oct. 1,1928 Oct. 1,1928 April 25,1929 April 25,1929 April 25,1929 April 25,1929 April 25,1929 Nov. 20,1934 April 2,1930 June 15,1935 Jan. 4,1937 May 1,1932 June 15,1937 Sept. 25,1927 Sept. 25,1927 Sept. 25,1927 Sept. 25,1927 Sept. 25,1927 Nov. 1,1927 Nov. 1,1927 Nov. 1,1927 Nov. 1,1927 Dec. 1,1927 April 1,1939 Sept. 24,1929 Dec. 31,1940 June 30,1941 Dec. 31,1941 June 30,1942 July 15,1942 Dec. 31,1942 June 30,1943 Dec. 31,1943 Aug. 15,1940 Jan. 23,1929 Total Reg Treasury Other Trc 4% 4V2 4 2-3 % 3% 6% 6 6 2y2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3V2 4V2 4 4 4y2 3% 5 5 4% 4% 5 5 5 5 5 5 4% 3 3 5 3 4% 4% 4y2 4% 4y2 4% 4y2 4y2 4y2 4 3% 5 3y2 3y2 3y2 3y2 3% 3y2 3y2 3y2 4 4y2 istered Bills to ,asury Serial Debentures (1) Serial Debentures (2) Serial Debentures (3) Serial Debentures (4) Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Registered Stock Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Stock and Debentures Dominion EV FY FZ GZ GQ GE DQ GB HG DX DY EA EB EE EF EG EH GS EQ GU GV EU HC GF GG FM FN FP FQ FR FS FT GH FV GI GM $2,430,000.00 2,353,000.00 3,060,000.00 14,650,000.00 4,000,000.00 3,989,000.00 2,000,000.00 5,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 1,500,000.00 500,000.00 600,000.00 400,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 2,042,300.00 1,000,000.00 207,500.00 1,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 3,051,000.00 4,000,000.00 89,000.00 1,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 4,000,000.00 4,056,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 2,900,000.00 100,000.00 500,000.00 3,203,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 7,275,000.00 1,000,000.00 250,000.00 45,000.00 705,000.00 275,000.00 1,725,000.00 188,000.00 332,000.00 60,000.00 110,000.00 1,000,000.00 3,500,000.00 3,036,500.00 2,325,000.00 71,483.86 70,030.68 68,287.46 636,000.00 67,181.39 65,428.44 65,065.97 1,000,000.00 6,417,000.00 £ s. d. 2^ J & D 1 A & O 15 M & N 1J&D 15 J & D 1 F & A 1 A & O 15 F & A 1 M & S 15 J & J 15 J & J 25 J & D 25 J & D 25 J & J 25 J & J 12 J & J 12 J & J 15 M & N 2 J & J 1 M &N 1 M &N 15 J & J 20 A & O 1 S & M ISAM 1 A & O 1 A & O 25 A & O 25 A & O 25 A & O 25 A & O 25 A & O 20 M & N 2 A & O 15 J & D 4 J & J 1 M & N 15 J & D 25 M & S 25 M & S 25 M & S 25 M & S 25 M & S 1 M & N 1 M & N 1 M & N 1 M & N 1 J & D 1 A & O 24 M & S 30J&31D 31D&30J 30J&31D 30J&31D 15 J & J 30J&31D 30J&31D 30J&31D 15 F & A 23 J & J G.—C.B.C.—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C.—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C.—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. L.M.—C.B.C—V., Vr., W., T., M., H., or StJ. L.M.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., W., T., M., H. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., W., T., M. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., W., T., M., H. L.M.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., T., M., or N.Y. L.M.—C.B.C—V., M. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., W., T., M., or N.Y. L.M.—C.B.C—V., Vr., W., T., M., H., or StJ. LiM.—C.B.C—V., Vr., W., T., M., H., or StJ. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y., or £inL. L.M.—C.B.C—V., T., M. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., W., H. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., W., H. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. L.M.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., W., H. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. L.M.—C.B.C—V. L.M.—C.B.C—V. £—C.B.C—L. L.M.—C.B.C—V. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—CB.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. L.M.—C.B.C—V. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. L.M.—C.B.C—V. L.M.—C.B.C—V. L.M.—C.B.C—V. L.M.—C.B.C—V. L.M.—C.B.C—V., Vr., W., T., M., H., or StJ. L.M.—C.B.C—V. L.M.—C.B.C—V.. L.M.—C.B.C—V. L.M.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M. G.—C.B.C—V., Vr., T., M., or N.Y. L.M.—C.B.C—Ottawa L.M.—C.B.C—V. 30-y. Serials 30-y. Serials 30-y. Serials 20-y. Serials 5y2 12 25 15 3 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 10 25 10 10 25 10 20 20 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 20 25 20 20 35c'll'ble after 25 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 20 30 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 25 40 *$1,000 *500, 1,000 *500, 1,000 *500, 1,000 10,000 *1,000 *500, 1,000 500, 1,000 *500, 1,000 *1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 *1,000 *1,000 *1,000& 1x300 *1,000 500, 1,000 *1,000 1,000 500, 1,000 *500, 1,000, or £102.14.10, £205.9.7 1,000 *500, 1,000 *500, 1,000 *1,000 *1,000 *1,000 *1,000 *500, 1,000 *500, 1,000 *1,000 *1,000 *500, 1,000 **500,000 **1,000,000 **100,000 £100 and multiples thereof **100,000 *1,000 H,000 *1,000 *1,000 *1,000 n,ooo *1,000 *1,000 *1,000 *1,000 3,500,000 *500, 1,000 25,000, 300,000 **& 2,000,000 **71,483.86 **70,030.68 **68,287.46 1,000 **67,181.39 **65,428.44 **65,065.97 *1,000 *1,000 Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924, and Loan Act, (Sec. Sess.)—O.C. 699. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C 309. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 704. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1936—O.C. 763. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C 1936—O.C. 763. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 84. Highway Loan Act, 1920—O.C. 1341. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 183. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C 1936—O.C. 72. Loan Act, 1921 (Sec. Sess.)—O.C. 73. Loan Act, 1922—O.C 74. Highway Loan Act, 1920—O.C. 775. Loan Act, 1921 (Sec. Sess.)—O.C. 776. Highway Loan Act, 1920—O.C 84. Revenue Act Amendment Act, 1922—O.C. 83. Revenue Act Amendment Act, 1922—O.C 786. University Loan Act, 1920—O.C. 787. Doukhobor Lands Acquisition Act, 1939—O.C. 1( Loan Act, 1924—O.C 709. Loan Act, 1939—O.C. 1389. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1936—O.C. 1390. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 31. Doukhobor Lands Acquisition Act, 1939—O.C 1' Loan Act, 1933—O.C. 1085. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 1087. Loan Act, 1927—O.C. 982. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 983. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 630. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 629. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 688. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 726. Loan Act, 1921 (Sec. Sess.)—O.C. 722. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 1437. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 384. Loan Act, 1933—O.C. 769. Fraser River (New Westminster) Bridge Act, —O.C. 1. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 566. Fraser River (New Westminster) Bridge Act, —O.C. 577. University Loan Act, 1920—O.C 967. Loan Act, 1927—O.C. 996. Loan Act, 1923—O.C. 969. Loan Act, 1925—O.C. 970. Loan Act, 1927—O.C. 971. Loan Act, 1922—O.C. 1070. Loan Act, 1924—O.C. 1071. Loan Act, 1925—O.C. 1072. Loan Act, 1927—O.C. 1073. Loan Act, 1927—O.C. 1170. Superannuation Fund Transfer Act, 1938—O.C. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 1345. Teachers' Pensions Act, 1940—O.C. 387. Teachers' Pensions Act, 1940—O.C. 1565. Teachers' Pensions Act, 1940—O.C. 116. Teachers' Pensions Act, 1940—O.C. 980. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1936—O.C. 935. Teachers' Pensions Act, 1940—O.C. 28. Teachers' Pensions Act, 1940—O.C 982. Teachers' Pensions Act, 1940—O.C 109. Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1936—O.C. 1138 Revenue Act, R.S.B.C. 1924—O.C. 83. 1921 April 1,1944-61 May 15,1944-61 June 1,1944-62 Dec. 15,1944 Feb. 1,1945 Oct. 1,1946 Feb. 15,1947 Mar. 1,1947 Jan. 15,1948 Jan. 15,1948 June 25,1948 June 25,1948 Jan. 25,1949 Jan. 25,1949 July 12,1949 July 12,1949 Nov. 15,1949 579. July 2,1950 Nov. 1,1950 Nov. 1,1950 Jan. 15,1951 Oct. 20,1952 130. Sept. 1,1953 Sept. 1,1953 Oct. 1,1953 Oct. 1,1953 April 25,1954 April 25,1954 April 25,1954 April 25,1954 April 25,1954 Nov. 20,1954 April 2,1955 June 15,1955 Jan. 4,1957 1935 May 1,1957-67 1,500,000.0.0 June 15,1957 GO FA FB FC FD FE FH Fl FJ FK FL GR FU GW GX GY HB HA HD HE HF GT FO 1935 Sept. 25,1957 Sept. 25,1957 Sept. 25,1957 Sept. 25,1957 Sept. 25,1957 Nov. 1,1957 Nov. 1,1957 Nov. 1,1957 Nov. 1,1957 Dec. 1,1957 April 1,1959 880. Sept. 24,1959 Dec. 31,1960 June 30,1961 Dec. 31,1961 June 30,1962 July 15,1962 Dec. 31,1962 June 30,1963 Dec. 31,1963 Aug. 15,1965 Jan. 23,1969 $114,917,777.80 34,533,321.48 1,825,000.00 Bills $151,276,099.28 (3) Maturing annually: $170,000, 1944-61. (4) Maturing annually: (1) Maturing annually: $210,000, 1944-46; $180,000, 1947-56. (2) Maturing annually: $142,000, 1944-51; $122,000, 1952-58; $121,000, 1959-61. $1,050,000, 2%, 1944; $1,050,000, 2V2%, 1945-46; $1,050,000, 3%, 1947-48; $850,000, 3y2%, 1949-52; $600,000, 3V2%, 1953-62. G.—In gold. L.M.—In Lawful Money. C.B.C.—At The Canadian Bank of Commerce. V.—Victoria. Vr.—Vancouver. W.—Winnipeg. T.—Toronto. M.—Montreal. H.—Halifax. StJ.—St. John. L.—London, England. N.Y.—New York, N.Y., U.S.A. * Debentures may be obtained in fully registered form. ** Debentures in fully registered form only, redeemable as a whole or in part at any time at par and accrued interest. t Exclusive of matured securities, not presented for redemption, covered by earmarked deposits. H. N. WRIGHT, Deputy Minister of Finance* PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1st APRIL, 1943, TO 31st MARCH, 1944. EE 317 SECURITIES DEPOSITED WITH THE GOVERNMENT AS AT 31st MARCH, 1944. Pursuant to the " Insurance Act," Chapter 133, R.S.B.C. 1936. Name of Company. British Columbia Plate Glass Insurance Co Canadian Home Assurance Co Royal Plate Glass and General Insurance Co. of Canada- Sons of Norway, Supreme Lodge Western Union Insurance Co Pursuant to Section 4, Chapter 49, 1907. Accepted Value of Security. $5,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 10,000.00 25,000.00 B.C. Trust Co.. $25,000.00 Pursuant to the " Trust Companies Act," Chapter 45, R.S.B.C. 1936. Administration and Trust Co. Bankers' Trust Co., The Canada Permanent Trust Co., The Japan and Canada Trust Savings Co- London and Western Trust Co., Ltd..... Montreal Trust Co National Trust Co., Ltd., The.. Okanagan Loan and Investment Trust Co Royal Trust Co., The Toronto General Trusts Corporation, The Trustee Co., Ltd. (now Mercantile Mortgage Co., Ltd.). Trust Co. of Victoria Westminster Trust Co Yorkshire and Canadian Trust, Ltd., The $50,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 75,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 100,000.00 75,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 25,000.00* 25,000.00* 200,000.00 200,000.00 Certified. J. A. CRAIG, C.A., Comptroller-General. H. N. WRIGHT, Deputy Minister of Finance. * Bonds not good for new business at this date, but are held as security in respect of business previously existing, contracted, arising, or entered into during the period of their currency.—J. A. C INDEX TO DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE. REVENUE. Department of Agriculture the Attorney-General- Education Finance Fisheries Labour Lands Legislation (Private Bills Fees) Department of Mines.. Municipal Affairs „ the Provincial Secretary „ Public Works Public Utilities Commission Railway Department Refunds of Expenditure Page. xvi. xvi. xvi. xvi. xvi. xvi. xvii. xvii. xvii. xvii. xvii. xvii. xvii. xvii. xvii. " Abbotsford School District Amendment Act, 1936 " Administration of the Estates of the Insane Administration of Justice Administration of " Old-age Pension Act " and Pensions for the Blind- Adult Education . : After-care, Youthful Offenders Agent-General's Office, London, England. Agricultural Credit Commission: Statement of Accounts as at 31st December, 1943 Agricultural Fairs: Grants in Aid, etc Agriculture, Department of Minister's Office General Office Markets Branch Horticultural Branch Plant Pathology and Entomology and Apiary Inspection- Live Stock Branch Field Crops and Seed Improvement Branch. Miscellaneous Agricultural Investigation and Extension Agriculturists, District Aid Societies, etc., Grants to Aircraft Mechanics Air-raid Precaution Alexandra Orphanage 1 Amusements Tax Act," Operation of the.. Apprenticeship Branch Assay Office and Sampling Plant, Prince Rupert- Assessment on Class 13 (The Crown) Attorney-General, Department of the Attorney-General's Office General Office Companies and Insurance Branch- Securities Branch " Fire Marshal Act " Censor of Moving Pictures-. Sheriff's Office, Vancouver Sheriff's Office, Victoria Sheriffs, Sundry Official Administrator Official Guardian, Vancouver- Land Registry Offices... Supreme and County Courts Official Stenographers Provincial Police " Motor-vehicle Act," Administration of.. County Gaols 150 61-63 204-205 81-83 65 95-96 308-309 11-12 4-14 4 5 5 5-6 7 7-9 9-10 10-13 12 7-8 162 120-121 65 162 93-95 118 147 154 15-65 15 15 15-16 16-17 17 17-18 18 18 18 19 19 19-22 22-25 25 26-51 49-51 52-56 319 EE 320 INDEX. Attorney-General, Department of the—Continued. Page. Game Branch 56-61 Administration of Justice 61-63 Miscellaneous 63-65 Automobiles and Accessories, Department of Agriculture 11 B. B.C. Agricultural Association 12 B.C. House, London, England 2 B.C. Hydrometric Service ' 142 Bituminous Surfacing 276-279 Blind Pensions 204-205 Board of Reference 80 Boiler Inspection — 291 Bounties for Destruction of Wild Animals, etc 65 Boys' and Girls' Clubs 8 Boys' Industrial School 198-200 Bridges: Current Account 217-254 Bridges: Capital Account 280-281 British Columbia House, London, England: Current Account 95-96 British Columbia Government Travel Bureau 293-295 Burial of Indigent Persons 161 Buildings 282 C. Cameron Drainage District: Statement of Accounts as at 31st December, 1943 306-307 Canadian Forestry Association 140 Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy 148 Canadian National Institute for the Blind 162 Canadian Red Cross Society 162 Canteen Funds: Grant 154 Cariboo Highway 251-253 Cattle, Tubercular, Compensation, etc., re 8 Chambers of Mines, Grants '. 149 Charitable Institutions, Grants to 162 Child Welfare Division 159-160 Chilliwack Agricultural Association 12 " Civil Service Act": Gratuities under sec. 46 152 Civil Service Commission 151-152 Civil Service Schedule Bond 154 " Civil Service Superannuation Act " 154 " Coal and Petroleum Products Control Board Act " 115 Collections Office 161 Colony Farm and Nursery 193-195 Colquitz Mental Hospital 195-197 Community School Districts 80 Companies Branch 15-16 Conservation Fund: Balance-sheet and Summary of Receipts and Disbursements... 300-301 Constitutional Litigation and General Law Costs 64 Control of Fruit and Vegetable Pests, Diseases, etc 6 Control of Noxious Weeds 9 Controlling and Audit Branch 92-93 Conveying Children to Central Schools 78 Coroners' Inquests and Inquiries 63-64 Correspondence Courses 68-69 Cost-of-living Bonus, " Civil Service Act," Sec. 35 4, 13, 65, 90, 115, 116, 120, 144, 150, 206, 209, 265, 270 Courts of Revision and Appeal under " Taxation Act " 94 Courts, Supreme and County: Current Account 22-25 " Credit Unions Act " 17 Criminal Investigation Branch 48-49 Curriculum Revision 84 D. Dairy Branch 7_8 Deaf, Dumb, and Blind School 74 Dental 168 Dependent Children 160 Destruction of Predatory Animals and Birds 64-65 Dewdney Dyking Commission 264 INDEX. EE 321 Page. District Agriculturists 7-8 District Nursing and Social Service . 178 Division of Laboratories , ._— 169-170 Division of Venereal Disease Control .'. 171-174 " Doukhobor Lands Acquisition Act, 1939 " 144 Drivers' Examinations 50-51 " Dyking Assessments Adjustment Act, 1905 " 115 E. Economics and Statistics, Bureau of 268-269 Education, Department of 65-90 Minister's Office 65-66 General Office : .. 66 Text-book Branch 66-68 Text-books, Maps, etc , '.. 68 Correspondence Schools 68-69 Industrial Education 70 Inspection of Schools 70-71 Normal Schools 72-73 Deaf, Dumb, and Blind School 74 Per Capita Grants to Cities and Municipalities 74-75 Per Capita Grants to Rural School Districts 75 School Buildings: Erection, Maintenance, and Repairs 76 Education of Soldiers' Dependent Children 76 School Tests: High School and Senior Matriculation Examinations 77-78 Conveying Children to Central Schools 78 School Libraries 78-79 Summer Schools 79-80 Official Trustee, Community School Districts 80 Board of Reference 80 Extension Adult Education of the Unemployed 81-82 Recreational and Physical Training of Unemployed Youths 82-83 School Radio Broadcasts 84 Curriculum Revision 84 Incidentals and Contingencies 88-89 Grant to University of British Columbia 89 Special Grant for Victoria College 89 Advances re Assessed School Taxes 89 Provincial Library 85-86 Public Library Commission 86-87 Provincial Archives 87—88 Provincial Museum 88 Fairbridge Farm School , 89 Post-war Rehabilitation Council 89-90 Electrical Energy Inspection 264 Emergency Health Aid 164 Enemy Aliens 164 Entomological and Research 7 Exhibitions, Grants to 11-12 Expenditure, Comparative Statement of 312-314 Extermination of Noxious Animals 64-65 F. Factories Inspection 91 Fairbridge Farm School 89 Farm Labour Service 13-14 Farmers' Institutes: Grants in Aid, etc 10 Ferries .... 217-254 Ferries: Capital Account 283 Field Crops and Seed Improvement Branch 9-10 Field Service, Social Assistance Branch 155-158 Finance, Department of 90 Minister's Office 90 General Office . . 90-91 Probate and Succession Duties Branch j 91 Controlling and Audit Branch 92-93 Taxation Branch 93-95 Agent-General's Office, London, England 95-96 Government Agents and Assessors, etc . 96-114 Postal Branch 114 EE 322 INDEX. Finance, Department of—Continued. Page. Printing Public Accounts, etc 114 Interest on Suitors' Fund Deposits, etc 114 Delinquent Extra-municipal School Taxes 114 Miscellaneous and Statutory 114-115 " Fire Marshal Act " 17 Fisheries, Department of . 116 Flood Damage 279 " Forest Act " 144 Forest Branch (Salaries) 126-129 Forest Protection Fund 139 Forest Research 140 Forestry Commission 204 "Fraser River (New Westminster) Bridge Act, 1935" 271 " Fraser Valley Fibre Flax Loan Act " 270 Fruit Pests, Diseases, etc., Control of 6 G. Game Branch ' 56-61 Game-fish Culture 59-60 Game Propagation 60-61 Gaols, County _ _ 52-56 Gardom, B., S.W. 17 265 General Publicity, Lands Department 143 Girls' Industrial School 200-201 Gopher Extermination 12 Government Agents, Assessors, etc 96-114 Government Buildings throughout the Province, Maintenance of 255-263 Government House (Salaries) 153-154 Government House and Grounds (Maintenance) 216-217 " Grasshopper-control Act " 13 Gratuities under sec. 46, " Civil Service Act " 152 Grazing: Range Improvements, etc 144 Guardian, Official 19 Grub-staking and Aid to Prospectors 149 H. " Health Insurance Act " 154 Health, Provincial Board of 165-175 Health Units igg Highways and Highway Bridges: Loan Expenditures 273-276, 280-281, 282-283 Highway Signs 263 Home for the Aged . 203 " Horned Cattle Purchases Act, 1939 " . 13 Horrex, C. T., S.W. 9 " 265 Horticultural Branch 5_g Horticultural Seed-work g Hospitals, Grants to 175-17g Hospitals, Mental: Current Account 184-197 Hospitals, Tubercular: Current Account __1_L__ 178-182 Hydro-electric and Rural Electrification Surveys 142 Hydrometric Services r_ ; 142 I. Indigent Persons, Burial of ; Igl Industry, Department of Trade and ______L_ 266-270 Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Branch : 119 Industrial Development Fund: Balance-sheet and Schedule of Loans as at 31st March, 1944 298-299 Industrial Education ~ 70 Industrial School, Girls': Current Account ~~ 200-201 Industrial and Subnormal Boys' School: Current Account ". ■ 198-200 In-patient Care and Stationary Clinics . " 178-184 Inquests and Inquiries, Coroners' " g3_g4 Inspection of Schools ~ 70-71 Institutions, Hospitals, etc. "" 175.203 Insurance Branch "" I5_ig Interest on Money Deposits and Special Funds , H4 Interior Provincial Fair Association 22 International, National, and Provincial Exhibits , Interpreters gi INDEX. EE 323 J. Page. Jurors 61 K. Kamloops Bull Sale, In Aid of . 12 King's Printer 152-153 L. Laboratories, Division of 169-170 Labour, Department of 116-124 Minister's Office 116 General Office 116-118 Factories Inspection 118 Apprenticeship Branch 118 Trade-schools Regulation Branch 119 Safety Branch, Lumber Industry 119 Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Board 119 Land Registry Offices 19-22 Land Settlement Board: Statement of Accounts as at 31st December, 1943 302-305 " Land Settlement and Development Act " 144 Lands, Department of 124-144 Minister's Office . . 124 General Office: Salaries 125 Lands Branch: Salaries 125 Surveys Branch: Salaries 125-126 Water Rights Branch: Salaries 126 Forest Branch: Salaries 126-129 Temporary Assistance 129 War Service, Temporary Assistance 129-130 Land Settlement Board 129 Expenses (including General Office and Branches) 130-139 Miscellaneous and Statutory 139-144 Law Costs, General . 64 Legislation 2-4 Legislation in Canada, Provincial, Promotion of Uniformity of 65 Library and Archives, Provincial 85-86, 87-88 Library Commission, Public 86-87 Liquor Control Board: Statement of Accounts 286-297 Litigation, Constitutional, and General Law Costs 64 Live Stock Branch 7-9 Loan Expenditure 272-285 Local Highways within Municipal Limits 254 Location of Highways 254 M. Machinery J . 253 " Magistrates Act Amendment Act, 1939 " 65 Magistrates, Stipendiary 63 Maps 142-143 Markets Branch 5 Medical Inspection of Schools 165-166 Medical Services 159,162 Members' Indemnity and Mileage 2-3 Mental Hospitals: Current Account 184-197 Metallurgical Research, Strategic Minerals 149 Metropolitan Health Area 168 Mines, Department of 144-150 Minister's Office : 144 General Office I 145 Mineralogical Branch 145-146 Assay Branch 146-147 Mines Inspection Branch 147-148 Mine-rescue and Training Stations 148 Grants : 148-149 Grants in Aid of Mining Roads and Trails 149 Subsidy re Explosives to assist Bona-fide Mineral Prospectors 149 Miscellaneous and Statutory 149-150 " Mothers' Allowances Act " 204 " Motor Carrier Act" 207-209 " Motor-vehicle Act," Administration of 49-51 Moving Pictures, Censor of 17-18 EE 324 INDEX. Page. Municipal Affairs, Department of 150 " Municipal Superannuation Act," Sec. 26 203 " Municipalities Aid Act," R.S.B.C. 1936, re Motor Licences 115 Municipalities, Per Capita Grants to, for Educational Purposes 75 Museum, Provincial 88 N. "Natural Products Marketing (B.C.) Act "._.___•_ 13 Nelson Gaol 52 Normal Schools: Current Account 72-73 Noxious Weeds 9 Nursing, Public Health 166 O. Oakalla Prison Farm: Current Account 52-55 Official Guardian 19 " Old-age Pension Act " 204-205 Old-age Pensioners' War Cost-of-living Bonus 164 P. Parliament Buildings and Grounds (Maintenance) 213-216 Pattullo Bridge 271 Pauline, F. A., Allowance Act 203 Per Capita Grants for Education 74-75 Physical Education 82-83, 124 Physicians, Resident, In Aid of 174-175 Plant Pathology 7 Police, Provincial 26-51 Post-war Rehabilitation Council 89-90 Postal Branch 114 " Pound District Act Amendment Act, 1918 " .. 13 Predatory Animals, Destruction of 64-65 Premier's Office 4 Prenatal Care . " 162, 163 Prince of Wales Fairbridge Farm School 89 Prison Farm, Oakalla 52-55 Probate and Succession Duties Office 91 Prosecutions 63 " Provincial Elections Act " _ . 205-206 Provincial Home, Kamloops 197-198 Provincial Infirmary, Marpole 201-203 Provincial Laboratory 169-170 Provincial Parks 141 Provincial Secretary, Department of 151-206 Minister's Office . 151 General Office 151 Civil Service Commission 151-152 "Superannuation Act" and "Teachers' Pensions Act" (Administration) 152 King's Printer 152-153 Government House 153-154 Provincial Board of Health 165-175 Grants to Hospitals 175-176 Resident Physicians 174-175 Charitable Associations .... 162 "Workmen's Compensation Act" (The Crown) 154 Civil Service Schedule Bond 154 Canteen Fund Trustees 154 Contingencies 154 " Superannuation Act " 154 Welfare Field Service : 155-158 Collections Office 151 Welfare Branch 155 Indigent Persons, Burial of 161 Child Welfare Branch 159-160 Homes and Aid Societies 160 Board of Health 165-170 Division of Laboratories 169-170 INDEX. EE 325 Provincial Secretary, Department of—Continued. Bage. Vital Statistics Division ! 170-171 Division of Venereal Disease Control 171-174 In Aid of Resident Physicians 174-175 Division of Tuberculosis Control 176-184 Mental Hospitals: Current Account 184-197 Provincial Home, Kamloops 197-198 Tubercular Hospital, Tranquille: Current Account 178-182 Boys' Industrial School 198-200 Girls' Industrial School 200-201 Provincial Infirmaries 201-203 Home for the Aged: Current Account 203 Preventive Medicine, etc. 171-174 Health Insurance 154 Mothers' Pensions 204 Statutory ___. 205-206 " Provincial Elections Act " 205-206 Public Accounts, Printing 114 Public Debt: Interest, Premium and Exchange, Discount and Commission 1-2 Public Debt: Sinking Funds . 2 Public Health 163-164 Public Health Education 167 Public Health Nursing 166 " Public Inquiries Act " 120, 203 " Public Libraries Act " 115 " Public Libraries Amendment Act," R.S.B.C. 1936 115 " Public Schools Act ": Advances re Assessed School Taxes 89 Public Utilities Commission 206-209 Public Works, Department of 209-265 Minister's Office 209 Administration * 209-213 Parliament Buildings and Grounds (Maintenance) 213-216 Government House and Grounds (Maintenance) 216-217 Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc 217-254 Local Highways 254 Maintenance of Government Buildings throughout the Province 255-263 Steam-boiler Inspection 263-264 Electrical Energy Inspection 264 Publicity (Department of Lands) 143 Purchasing Commission 92-93 R. Railway Department 265 General Office 265 Range Improvement 144 Reconnaissance and Cruising 140 Recoverable Expenditure 270 Recreational and Physical Training of Unemployed Youths 82-83 Redemption of Debentures 2 Reforestation and Forest Nursery 140 Refugee Children 160 Refunds under " Land Act " 143 Refunds under "Revenue Act " 143 Refunds of Stumpage 143 Registration of Voters 206 Rehabilitation 123 Rehabilitation Council, Post-war 89-90 Rehabilitation for Discharged Soldiers 123 Resident Physicians 174-175 " Residence and Responsibility Act " 161 Revenue, Commission on Collection of 94 Revenue, Comparative Statement of. 310-311 " Revenue Act," Refunds under 143 Roads, Bridges, Ferries, Wharves, etc.: Current Account 272-285 Roads and Bridges: Loan Expenditure 273-276, 280-283 Rodent and Insect Pest Extermination 12 Rural Treatment and Consultative Service i. 173 S. Safety Branch, Lumber Industry 119 Sampling Plants (Mines) 147 EE 326 INDEX. Page. Saskatchewan Mennonites 164 School Buildings: Erection, Maintenance, Repairs, etc 76 School for the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind 74 School Libraries 78-79 School Radio Broadcasts 84 School Tests 77-78 Schools, Central, Conveying Children to ' 78 Schools, Industrial: Boys: Current Account 198-200 Girls: Current Account 200-201 Schools, Inspection of 70-71 Schools, Medical Inspection of 165-166 Schools, Normal 72-73 Schools, Summer 79-80 Securities Branch 16-17 Securities deposited with the Government as at 31st March, 1944 317 Seed Improvement 9-10 Services, Hydrometric, B.C. : 142 Settlers, Grants to, in Aid of Purchase of Stumping-powder 12 Sheriffs' Offices 18 Sinking Funds: Annual Payments 2 Social Allowances 162 Social Assistance Branch 155-164 Soil Survey Branch 11 "Soldiers' Land Act": Incidental Expenses 142 " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918 "—Recoverable Expenditure r 270 Special Grants in Aid of Exhibitions 11-12 State Health Insurance 154 Steam-boiler Inspection 263-264 Stenographers, Transcripts, etc. ■ 62 Stipendiary Magistrates 63 Student Aid 124 Stumping-powder, Rebates on 12 Subsidy re Explosives to assist Bona-fide Mineral Prospectors 149 Suitors' Funds and Official Guardian Deposits, Interest on 114 Summer Schools _, 79-80 Summoning and Paying Witnesses 61 Superannuation 115 Supreme and County Courts 22-25 Superintendent of Welfare 155 Surveyor of Taxes 93-94 Surveys Branch (Salaries) 125-126 Surveys: Capital Account : 284-285 Surveys and Maps 142-143 Sylvatic Plague Survey 167 T. Taxes, School, Advances re Assessed 89 Taxes, School, Delinquent Extra-municipal 114 Taxes, Surveyor of 93-95 Teachers' Pensions 203 Text-book Branch : 66-68 Trade and Industry, Department of . 266-270 Minister's Office 266 General Office 266 Travel Bureau 266-268 Bureau of Economics and Statistics 268-269 Bureau of Trade Extension (including Grants) 269 Trade-schools Regulation Branch 119 Tranquille Sanatorium 178-182 Travelling Clinics 178 Treasury Bills, Redemption of 2 Trust Companies, Inspector of 91 Tubercular Cattle, Re: Compensation, Supplies, etc 8 Tubercular Control 176-184 T.B. Private Homes : _■ 164 U. University of British Columbia: Annual Grant 89 Urban Occupational Training 123-124 INDEX. EE 327 V. Page. Vancouver Exhibition Association , 12 Venereal Disease Control 171-174 Veterinary Branch 7 Victoria Centenary Celebration 206 Victoria College, Special Grant 89 Victorian Order of Nurses, Grants to 162 Vital Statistics Division 170-171 Voters, Registration of 206 W. War Emergency 120-124 War Risk Insurance 173 War Service, Temporary Assistance 129-130 Water Rights Branch (Salaries) 126 Water Surveys 141 Weeds, Noxious, Control of 9 Welfare Branch 159-160 Welfare Visitor for the Deaf 162 Wharves 1 243-244 Wise, J. W., S.W. 7 265 Witnesses, Summoning and Paying 61 Women's Christian Temperance Union, Grant to , 162 Women's Gaol . 55-56 Women's Institutes: Grants in Aid, etc . 10 "Workmen's Compensation Act," Assessment on Class 13 (The Crown) 154 Workmen's Compensation Board Inquiry 120 Y. Youth Training 120-124 Youthful Offenders, After-care of 65 Y.W.C.A., Grants to 1 162 VICTORIA, B.C. : Printed by Chaeles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. 1944. 700-844-2516