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STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the CONVERSION

1898-99. ■RECEIPTS. 1899--900. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 2,288 5 11 Balance at beginning of Year, — Cash in the Public Account In the hands of Stock Agents— Cash 253 16 5 2,542 2 4 315,000 0 0 2,251,107 10 0 15,000 0 0 3-per-cent. Inscribed Stock, — Issued for redemption of Debentures Issued in exchange for Debentures (as per contra Issued for payment of Stamp Duty 167,000 0 0 26,690 0 0 193,690 0 0 2,581,107 10 0 2,537 6 6 325 13 9 Balance at end of Year, — Cash overdrawn Less advances in hands of Stock Agents,— Cash 2,211 12 9 Totals £2,585,861 5 1 £193,690 0 0