Senator PEARCE - The answers supplied are as follow: -

1.   The cost was as follows: -

Built at Williamstown - Dromana - £29 9s. l1d. per ton.

Built at Williamstown - Dumosa - £30 4s. 3d. per ton.

Built at Williamstown- Emita - £29 7s. 2d. per ton.

Built at Cockatoo Island - Dundula - £29 17s. per ton.

Built at Walsh Island - Delungra - £29 17s. 5d. per ton.

Built at Walsh Island - Dinoga- £29 17s. 5d. per ton.

Built at Walsh Island - Dilga - £29 17s. 5d. per ton.

Built at Walsh Island - Enoggera, Eurelia, Eromanga. - The cost of these vessels, which were built at Walsh Island, has not yet been furnished, but as far as can be ascertained at present, it is estimated that the cost to the Commonwealth will bc £29 10s. per ton. 2 and 3. This has not been done.