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1900. NEW ZEALAND.

CONSOLS ACCOUNT. RETURN FOR YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1900.

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly in conformity with Clause 7 of " The New Zealand Consols Act, 1894."

Betukn for the Financial Yeab ended 31st March, 1900, in conformity with Clause 7 of "The New Zealand Consols Act, 1894." Total amount of deposits received — Ist April, 1899, to 31st March, 1900 ... ... ... ... ... £55,562 6 11 Particulars of investments made on security of debentures as under— " The Consolidated Stock Act, 1884," 3| per cent, per annum ... ... £50,400 0 0 " The Government Loans to Local Bodies Act, 1886," per cent, per annum ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3,700 0 0 The Land for Settlements Acts, 1894-97, 3| per cent, per annum... ... 1,400 0 0 £55,500 0 0 Jas. B. Heywood, Wellington, 27th April, 1900. Begistrar New Zealand Inscribed Consols. Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not given; printing (1,410 copies), 18s. 6d.

By Authority : John Maokay, Government Printer, Wellington.—l9oo. Price 3d.}