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Remarks. 



86. For example, a fine of 501. would be a poor compensa- 

 tion for damage done to reserves to the extent of 1001. The 

 aim of this article is to guard against this, as experience else- 

 where has shown the necessity for it. 



Section XII. — Accounts, Debit and Credit. 



87 and 88. Keeping accounts in this manner will, in future 

 years, give much satisfaction. It will at once be seen what 

 reserves have not given satisfaction in a monetary point of 

 view, and will cause an inquiry to be made as to the reason, 

 and a remedy to be applied. 



89. Needs no remark. 



90. This will recompense the forest department for damage 

 done to reserves, instead of allowing fines, &c, for injuries to 

 reserves to be reckoned as ordinary court or police revenue. 



91. This will cause conservator to take an interest in seeing 

 that such fines, awards for damages, &o., are paid. 



92. In order that when required there be no difficulty in at 

 once ascertaining how the department stands as regards ex- 

 penditure and income. Accounts of these being kept at 

 Treasury and conservator's office, the one will act as a check 

 on the other, insuring correctness in detail as well as amount. 



Section XIII. 



93. The idea is that timber, &c, until paid for, is Government 

 property, and a brand on it will indicate that property wherever 

 found. After being paid, a brand of a different kind will be 

 put on the timber. 



94. Applies to all timber felled in Government reserves, and 

 will be of great service in preventing timber being stolen. 



95. To prevent fraud by altering stamps. 



96 and 97. Remarks needless. 



98. A might mark the timber belonging to B with C's 

 stamp, either to defraud B or to get C into trouble. 



99 and 100. Require no remark. 



