EARTHQUAKE. POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANKS

Temuka Leader, Issue 406, 28 June 1881, Page 3

EARTHQUAKE.

POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANKS

The following are the regulations for the above banks : 1. Interest at the rate of 4 to 4| per cent per annum is given, on £2OO and under ; at the rate of 3 to. 4 per cent, per annum on sums under £SOO j and in the same proportion for any shorter time on eyery complete £1 deposited, provided that no interes be allowed on more than £500; 2. Depositors n the Post Office Savings Banks have direct Government security for the prompt repayment of their money. 3. A Depositor in any one of the Post Office Banks continue his depositn at any other of such Banks, and can withdraw his money at that Post Office Bank which s most convenient to him. 4. The strictest secrecy is observed with respect to the names of the depositors in Post Office Banks, and the amounts of their deposits. behalf of minors. Depositors over seven years of age are treated as person.-? of full age, but minors under seven years o age cannot withdraw their deposisf until they have reached the age of seven. 6. Applications to the Chief Offices in each Province the business of Post Office Savings Banks, and get replies sent thereto are free from charge for postage,

Shocks of earthquake, more or less severe were felt at New Plymouth, Carterton, Featherstone, and Blenheim during Saturday night «md early on Sunday morning last, a large number chimneys being knocked down.