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STATEMENT of the RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE of the NEW ZEALAND CONSOLS

The Treasury, Wellington, 22nd April, 1898. Railway Receipts examined and found correct. 0. HUDSON, Assistant General Manager, New Zealand Railways. OnsTOMS Revenue examined andpound to agree with the Collectors' Cash-books. W. T. GLASGOW, Secretary and_Inspeotor of Customs. Territorial Revenue Receipts examined and found oorreot. W. WEST KNOWLES, For Auditor of Land Revenue.

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1896-97. RECEIPTS. . 1897-98. £ s. a. 90 0 0 161,300 0 0 Balance at beginning of Year, — Cash in Deposit Account .. Investment Account £ s. d. 5 0 0 297,400 0 0 £ s. a. 297,405 0 0 161,390 0 0 136,015 0 0 Deposits inscribed 58,780 0 0 Total £356,185 0 0 £297,405 0 0