8.—20

1896. NEW ZEALAND.

CONSOLS ACCOUNT. (RETURN FOR YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1896.)

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

Eetuen for the Financial Yeae ended 31st March, 1896, in conformity with Clause 7 of "The New Zealand Consols Act, 1894." Total amount of deposits received— Ist April, 1895, to 31st March, 1896 ... ... .. £3,365 0 0 Particulars of investments made on security of debentures issued under " The Government Loans to Local Bodies Act, 1886 " — At 4 per cent, per annum ... ... £2,300 0 0 At 3£ „ „ 1,000 0 0 £3,300 0 0 Note.—£lo,3oo invested in Government Loans to Local Bodies Debentures at 4 per cent, were converted into Consolidated Stock Act, 1884, Debentures, at 3J per cent., on the Ist March, 1896. Jas. B. Hbywood, Wellington, 10th June, 1896. Eegistrar New Zealand Inscribed Consols. Approximate Coat of Paper.— Preparation, not given; printing (1,250 copies). 14s.

By Authority: John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington,—lB96. Price 3d.