2
leading to the Tokomairiro Dis-
trict, whose contributions amount
to L36, there shall be paid L35 0 0
For remuneration to the Provin-
cial Surveyor, for visiting the
different localities, inspecting the
state of the Roads therein, re-
porting thereon ... 10 0 0
Sum authorised to be appropri-
ated by the former Approp-
riation Ordinance ... L200 0 0
And there shall be further issued
and paid for the repair of Ab-
bot's Creek Bridge, a sum not
exceeding ... 9 0 0
And towards the formation of lines
of road, and the erection of
bridges in or leading to the re-
spective following districts—viz,
the West Taieri District, Ander-
son's Bay District, and Clutha
District, or any other district not
already provided for, a sum not
exceeding in whole L91 ... 91 0 0

Total for Roads and Bridges L300 0 0
Provided always, that it shall be a condition
of any one of the said districts claiming any
part of the foresaid sum of L91, that such dis-
trict, within one month from the passing of
this Ordinance, shall have raised and pro-
ceeded to expend, contributions for the fur-
therance of the objects before-mentioned within
such district, and shall satisfy the Superinten-
dent thereof: And that any part of the fore-
said sum of L91, to be issued and paid to each
of said districts, shall be in the proportion of
the amount of the contributions of each dis-
trict to the aggregate amount of the contribu-
tions of the whole of said districts, and shall not
exceed the amount of the contributions of
such district: And provided always that
no part of the sums hereby applied for
the repair of roads shall be paid by the Super-
intendent until full evidence is submitted to
him that the sums stated as having been sub-
scribed are properly expended.

2. Out of the said Revenue there shall and
   may be issued and applied for the purposes,
   and in manner hereinafter mentioned, any sum
   or sums of money not exceeding the several
   sums hereinafter specified, nor in whole the
   sum of six hundred and twenty pounds seven-
   teen shillings and sixpence sterling; that is to
   say—

For the erection of a Council Hall,
Treasury, and Solicitor's Of-
fice ... L225 0 0
For a Stone Room for Records
and Treasury ... 135 0 0
For Fittings and Furniture to the
said departments ... 30 0 0
For repair of and additions to the
Gaol ... 65 17 6
For Contingencies ... 20 0 0

Sum for Public Buildings ... L495 17 6
And for new Buoys to be moored
in the Lower Harbour, and for
the necessary furnishings in
connection therewith; and also
for a Cottage for the person at-
tending the Flag-staff Light ... 100 0 0
And for remuneration of a tempo-
rary assistant or Clerk to the
Registrar of Deeds, in bringing
up arrears of business in his de-
partment, a sum not exceeding . 25 0 0

L620 17 6

3. The Provincial Treasurer shall issue and
   pay from time to time any sum or sums of
   money, for the purposes hereinbefore men-
   tioned, not exceeding in whole the sums re-
   spectively specified, to such persons and in
   such portions as the Superintendent shall, by
   any order or warrant in writing signed by him
   from time to time direct; and such Trea-
   surer shall in his account be allowed credit for
   all such sums as paid by him in pursuance of such
   orders or warrants; and the receipts of the
   persons to whom such sums shall have been
   so paid shall be to him a full discharge for the
   sum or sums for which such receipts shall have
   been given; and the amount thereof shall be
   passed to his credit in account accordingly.

4. This Ordinance shall come into operation
   from the day of the passing thereof.
   W. CARGILL,
   Superintendent.
   Passed the Provincial Council the
   twentieth, and assented to by the
   Superintendent the twenty-fifth
   day of April, in the year of our
   Lord one thousand eight hundred
   and fifty-four.
   ROBERT CHAPMAN,
   Clerk of Council.

FERRIES ORDINANCE.
In the Seventeenth year of the Reign of Her
Majesty Queen Victoria.
Session I. No. 8.

ANALYSIS.

Preamble.
2. Ferries to be erected.
2. Land to be appropriated for Ferry Stations.
3. Money may be borrowed to defray expense.
4. No expense to be incurred, without previous sanc-
tion of Provincial Council.
5. Ferries to be let.
6. Rates for use of ferry to be fixed by Superintendent.
7. Rules for regulating Ferries to be made.

An Ordinance to Establish and Regulate Ferries.
WHEREAS the establishment of Ferries
on Rivers, Creeks, and Lakes, within
the Province of Otago, would now, or here-
after promote the convenience of the Public,
and greatly facilitate communication between
various parts of the Province, and between
said Province and the neighboring Province of
Canterbury.

Be it enacted by the Superintendent of the
Province of Otago, with the advice and con-
sent of the Provincial Council thereof, as
follows:—

1. It shall be lawful for the Superintendent
   to authorise Ferries to be established and
   erected at convenient places on the Rivers,
   Creeks, and Lakes within the Province of
   Otago, for the conveyance of passengers,
   animals, and goods across the same.

2. For such purpose it shall be lawful for
   the Superintendent to reserve and appropriate
   on or near to every river, creek, or
   lake, a water frontage of such extent as
   shall be considered suitable for the convenient
   erection of a ferry, and also adjoining to the
   ferry on either side of such river, creek, or
   lake, a piece of land not exceeding fifty acres
   for the use of the ferryman, or person in
   charge of the ferry, and his family, and for
   erecting and maintaining thereon a house
   or inn, with stockyards, stables, and other accommo-
   dations for the convenience of the public.

3. It shall be lawful for the Superintendent
   when funds are required for the erection or
   maintenance of any ferry, to procure and lay
   before the Provincial Council detailed esti-
   mates of the expense; and upon such estimates
   being approved by the Provincial Council, it
   shall further be lawful for him to borrow any
   sum of money not exceeding the amount of
   said estimates, to be applied for the purposes
   specified therein.