on.
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1863-64. Rs. Rs.

Bricks
By Convict Labour 8,122 14
Money Expenditure 9,667 4
--------- 17,790 2
Lime and Cement
By Convict Labour 785 6
Money Expenditure 552 6
--------- 1,337 12
Granite
By Convict Labour 3,327 9
Money Expenditure _nil._
--------- 3,327 9
Weaver's Work
By Convict Labour 1,368 14
Money Expenditure 604 7
--------- 1,973 5
Rattan Work
By Convict Labour 915 13
Money Expenditure _nil._
--------- 915 12
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Total Rs. 25,344 8
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APPENDIX IV

The following is a tabulated account of the cost of the brick kilns to
the State, and the value of these convict-made bricks in the local
market.

The output of bricks per month when four tables were at work was
230,000, and their value at $45.00 per 10,000 would be $1,035. The cost
of manufacture was as follows:--

$
Overseer's Salary 45.00

Labour of 125 Convicts,
at 25cts. per diem for
artizans and 9cts. for
labourers 306.00

Cost of Fuel 200.00

Wear and Tear 17.10

Food for Cattle 24.30

Contingencies 16.20
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Total $608.60
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$
Value of 230,000 of
Bricks at $45 per
laksa, that being the
market price for
Government Bricks 1,035.00

Deduct cost of
manufacture 608.60
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Difference to credit of
the State $426.40
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Bricks were debited to Government Works at $20 per laksa. The size of a
Government brick mould was 10 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 3 ins. The bricks when burnt
measured 9 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 ins., and weighed about 7 lbs. when dry, and about
7 lbs. 3 or 4 ozs. after soaking in fresh water. These