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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 46
Distribution of Maintenance Vote
Distribution of Maintenance Vote.
| Educational District | No. of scholars on roll. | Amount given to each district. | Rate per scholar. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | s. | d. | ||
| Auckland | 14,939 | 46,543 | 62 | 3½ |
| Taranaki | 1559 | 3962 | 50 | 9¾ |
| Wanganui | 4394 | 12,779 | 58 | 2 |
| Wellington | 6082 | 19,334 | 63 | 6¾ |
| Hawke's Bay | 3058 | 8525 | 55 | 3 |
| Marlborough | 1212 | 3556 | 58 | 8¼ |
| Nelson | 3950 | 11,989 | 60 | 8¼ |
| N. Canterbury | 16,437 | 43,535 | 52 | 11½ |
| S. Canterbury | 3506 | 8944 | 51 | 0¼ |
| Westland | 3143 | 9679 | 61 | 7 |
| Otago | 19,203 | 59,366 | 61 | 9¾ |
| Southland | 4891 | 13,337 | 54 | 6¼ |
The proportion allotted to Westland, of the vote for school buildings was absolutely greater than that allotted to any other district except four, and was relatively greater than the proportion allotted to any district whatever. The Government has treated Westland with more liberality than any other part of New Zealand with regard to the vote for school buildings, as is shown by the table appended: