Total Estimate Balance A difference arose with the Contractor which delayed the final The proportion of the total expenditure falling on 1904-5 was It was expected that substantial progress would have been made before the close of the previous year, but work could not be begun as early as had been hoped for, with the result that practically the whole cost falls upon 1905--6. The work could not be commenced as early as anticipated owing to delay in settling questions with the Local Authorities as to setting back the building from the street. Total Estimate Balance Expenditure to 31st March 1906 Total Estimate Balance Expenditure to 31st March 1906 £. s. d. 23,400 17,437 6 £. 5,962 14 f. 5,200 5,438 - £. 238 * An amount of 14s. 1d. for excess fees received by the Quantity Surveyor has been refunded and carried to Appropria tion in Aid. K Total Estimate The proportion of the total cost falling upon this year was less Expenditure to 31st March 1906- Balance Remanet Progress was slower than had been anticipated when the Estimate was framed. Total Estimate Expenditure to 31st March 1906 The proportion of the total cost falling upon the previous year proved heavier than had been expected, the result being a saving on the provision for this year. Total Estimate Expenditure to 31st March 1906 The cost of the alterations proved lower than the forecast Total Estimate 31st March 1906 Balance The contractor's account for fittings was not rendered until after Expenditure to 31st March 1906 the close of 1904-5. £. S. d. 8,460 8,734 2 6 |