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STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the BANK OF NEW ZEALAND

STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the GOVERNMENT

The Treasury, Wellington, 20th April, 1896. Railway Receipts examined and found correct. H. J. H. BLOW, Under-Secretary, New Zealand Railways. Customs Revenue examined and found to agree with the Collectors' Cash-books. W. T. GLASGOW, Secretary and Inspector of Customs. Tbbeitobial Revenue Receipts examined and found correct. C. O'HARA SMITH, Auditor of Land Revenue.

1894-95. RECEIPTS. 1895-96. £ s. d. " The Bank of New Zealand and Banking Act, 1895," — Debentures created Totals £ 9. d. £ s. d. 500,000 0 0 £500,000 0 0

" The Government Advances to Settlers Act, 1894," — Amount of 3-per-cent. Loan 1,500,000 0 0 Amount received for Interest on overdue Instalments 7 13 7 Totals £1,500,007 18 7