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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

[No. 88

Liabilities.

By Depositors' credit balances ... 34,343 7 0
Balance, Profit and Loss Account ... 4,210 6 9
£38,553 7 9

PAUL C. MORTON, Manager.
H. WESTON, Vice-President.
W. L. NEWMAN,
A. SHUTTLEWORTH,
DANL. BERRY, Trustees.
R. COCK,
G. W. BROWNE,

I certify that I have examined the books and vouchers of
the New Plymouth Savings-bank for the year ended 31st
March, 1917, also deeds of mortgage and insurance policies;
and certify that the above balance-sheet is properly drawn
up so as to exhibit a true and correct view of the state
of the bank's affairs as disclosed by the books of the trustees.
All my requirements as Auditor have been complied with.

C. T. MILLS, F.P.A. (N.Z.).

Hokitika Savings-bank Balance-sheet.

RECEIPTS and Payments of the Hokitika Savings-bank
for the year ending 31st March, 1917:

RECEIPTS.

Cash in banks on 31st March, 1916-
On fixed deposit ... 26,007 3 7
On open account ... 1,282 3 6
Amount lodged by depositors ... 29,315 2 6
Interest credited during period ... 63 18 0
Interest credited 31st March, 1917 ... 2,313 0 6
Interest on mortgages ... 3,037 7 11
Interest from banks on fixed deposit ... 872 3 3
Interest from New Zealand Government de-
bentures and bonds ... 366 13 10
Mortgages repaid ... 5,479 16 3
£68,737 9 4

PAYMENTS.

Repaid depositors ... 25,933 3 1
Interest credited depositors ... 2,376 18 6
Charges ... 455 14 10
Invested on mortgage ... 10,312 5 5
Invested in war bonds ... 10,000 0 0
Grant to national war funds ... 105 0 0
Cash in Bank of New South Wales ... 6,914 4 8
Cash in Bank of New Zealand ... 24 15 7
Cash in Bank of New Zealand on fixed de-
posit ... 6,900 0 0
Cash in National Bank of New Zealand
(Limited) on open account ... 15 7 3
Cash in National Bank of New Zealand
(Limited) on fixed deposit ... 5,700 0 0
£68,737 9 4

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

Assets.

Amount invested on mortgage ... 45,048 2 4
Bank premises and office furniture ... 205 0 0
New Zealand Government debentures and
war bonds ... 15,000 0 0
Cash in Bank of New South Wales ... 6,914 4 8
Cash in Bank of New Zealand on open account ... 24 15 7
Cash in Bank of New Zealand on fixed de-
posit ... 6,900 0 0
Cash in National Bank of New Zealand
(Limited) on open account ... 15 7 3
Cash in National Bank of New Zealand
(Limited) on fixed deposit ... 5,700 0 0
£79,807 9 10

Balance, excess of assets over liabilities ... £12,469 0 2

Liabilities.

Amount due depositors (1,075 in number) ... 67,338 9 8
Balance ... 12,469 0 2
£79,807 9 10

WM. WILSON, Manager.
Audited and found correct.
J. H. WILSON, Auditor.

We certify that we have examined the foregoing statements of receipts and payments, and of the assets and
liabilities, of the Hokitika Savings-bank, and that to the best of our belief the said statements are true and correct,
the cash balance (deposited in the various banks as above) being £19,554 7s. 6d.

H. L. MICHEL, Vice-President.
J. S. LANG,
J. MANDL,
J. D. LYNCH,
D. J. EVANS,
C. EVANS, Trustees.
ANDREW CUMMING,
GEORGE PERRY,
W. E. WILLIAMS,

Dunedin Savings-bank Balance-sheet.

RECEIPTS and Payments of the Dunedin Savings-bank
for the year ending 31st March, 1917:

RECEIPTS.

Balance from last year ... 3,951 14 0
Lodged by depositors ... 109,313 12 7
Interest on loans ... 7,680 5 11
Loans repaid ... 5,828 18 11
Insurance premiums ... 123 8 5
Bank interest ... 879 3 0
Debenture interest ... 91 0 6
Fines ... 1 0 0
Rents ... 134 3 4
Valuation fees ... 6 6 0
£128,009 12 8

PAYMENTS.

Withdrawn by depositors ... 61,994 19 7
Charges ... 1,019 4 11
Insurance premiums ... 134 6 10
Loans granted ... 35,787 11 4
Trustees' fees ... 117 0 0
Fixed deposits ... 4,000 0 0
Debentures ... 2,800 0 0
Valuation fees ... 6 6 0
Building account ... 13 10 0
Balance ... 22,136 14 0
£128,009 12 8

G. L. DENNISTON, Vice-President.
FRED. SMITH, Manager.

We hereby certify that we have examined the above statement of receipts and payments of the Dunedin Savings-bank,
have compared the same with the books of the bank, and to the best of our knowledge and belief it contains a true and
correct account of all transactions of the bank. We have also seen securities for the investments, have taken out the
depositors' ledger balances, and compared the cash account with the bank pass-book.

WILLIAM BROWN AND CO., Auditors.
R. C. MOODIE,

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

Assets.

Fixed deposits ... 18,000 0 0
Accrued interest ... 357 17 6
£ 18,357 17 6
Cash in bank ... 22,151 13 6
Less outstanding cheque 14 19 6
£ 22,186 14 0
Debentures ... 3,600 0 0
Accrued interest ... 42 2 0
£ 3,642 2 0
Loans on mortgage ... 158,695 12 5
Accrued interest ... 2,284 7 9
£ 160,980 0 2
Insurance premiums owing ... 13 19 4
Rents accrued ... 20 0 0
Land and building ... 3,214 0 0
£208,364 13 0