VPRS 971 Ledger of Votes and Authorities

The Public Works Department (VA 669) had wide-ranging responsibilities for all public works and buildings, including construction, maintenance and fitting out of these buildings. Other major responsibilities included roads and bridges, ports and harbours, local government and water supply.This series gives details of the disbursement of funds provided for works by Votes of Parliament or Authorities issued by the Treasury. Details include the amount voted or authorised, the contract for which the funds were utilised with a description of the work involved, the contract number and the details and amounts of disbursements under that vote or authority. From 1860, details included those relating to the cancellation of authorities where works or contracts were not proceeded with.