28 JUNE
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
857
Notice Under the Regulations Act 1936
PURSUANT to the Regulations Act 1936, notice is hereby given of the making of regulations as under:
| Authority for Enactment | Short Title or Subject Matter | Serial Number | Date of Enactment | Price (Postage Free) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicles Act 1924 | Motor Drivers Regulations 1940 (Reprint) | 1956/95 | 26/4/40 | 1s. 6d. |
| Transport Act 1949 | Motor Vehicles (Licensing Fees Exemption) Regulations, 1948, Amendment No. 5 | 1956/96 | 27/6/56 | 6d. |
| Customs Amendment Act 1921 | Customs Duties (Timber) Suspension Order 1956 | 1956/97 | 27/6/56 | 6d. |
| Customs Amendment Act 1921 | Customs Duties (Iron and Steel) Suspension Order 1956 | 1956/98 | 27/6/56 | 6d. |
Copies can be purchased from the Government Printer, Publications Branch, Lambton Quay, Wellington. Prices for quantities supplied on application. Copies may be ordered by quoting serial number.
R. E. OWEN, Government Printer.
RESERVE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND
SUMMARY OF TRADING BANKS' MONTHLY RETURNS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 1956
(In accordance with section 46 of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1933)
(All Amounts in New Zealand Currency)
LIABILITIES
| --- | Bank of New Zealand | Australia and New Zealand Bank Limited | Bank of New South Wales | National Bank of New Zealand Limited | Commercial Bank of Australia Limited | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Demand liabilities in New Zealand | £98,264,426 | £52,733,401 | £32,514,940 | £43,700,430 | £16,145,622 | £243,358,819 |
| (b) Time liabilities in New Zealand | £14,182,112 | £12,130,269 | £6,121,791 | £6,724,684 | £1,899,165 | £41,058,021 |
| (c) Demand liabilities elsewhere than in New Zealand incurred in respect of New Zealand business | £1,677,212 | £325,190 | £366,178 | £3,155,106 | £92,263 | £5,615,949 |
| (d) Time liabilities elsewhere than in New Zealand incurred in respect of New Zealand business | £86,477 | £246,493 | £322,935 | £85,815 | £46,442 | £788,162 |
| (j) Notes of own issue in circulation payable in New Zealand | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (m) New Zealand business excess of assets over liabilities | £10,436,022 | £2,583,207 | --- | £1,890,909 | --- | £14,910,138 |
| Totals | £124,646,249 | £68,018,560 | £39,325,844 | £55,556,944 | £18,183,492 | £305,731,089 |
ASSETS
| --- | Bank of New Zealand | Australia and New Zealand Bank Limited | Bank of New South Wales | National Bank of New Zealand Limited | Commercial Bank of Australia Limited | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (e) Reserve balances held in the Reserve Bank of New Zealand | £24,310,428 | £13,170,149 | £7,968,069 | £13,338,142 | £4,524,290 | £63,311,078 |
| (f) Overseas assets in respect of New Zealand business— (1) In London (2) Elsewhere than in London | £8,536,520 £4,857,252 | £6,543,033 £581,733 | £6,318,596 £25,817 | £1,141,922 £486,433 | £1,242,079 £55,073 | £23,782,150 £6,006,308 |
| (g) (1) Gold and gold bullion held in New Zealand (2) Subsidiary coin held in New Zealand | --- £561,716 | --- £210,675 | --- £137,816 | --- £339,256 | --- £95,737 | --- £1,345,200 |
| (h) Aggregate advances in New Zealand | *£62,995,633 | £38,632,819 | £21,393,854 | £32,187,834 | £9,407,202 | £164,617,342 |
| (h) Aggregate discounts in New Zealand | £1,562,571 | £2,409,899 | £1,034,889 | £803,029 | £526,431 | £6,336,819 |
| (i) Reserve Bank of New Zealand notes | £5,786,445 | £1,222,902 | £807,621 | £1,695,460 | £286,218 | £9,798,646 |
| (k) Securities held in New Zealand— (1) Government (2) Other than Government | £6,866,271 £6,439,676 | £1,547,783 £3,063,623 | £314,158 £207,439 | £2,103,196 £2,285,000 | £544,188 £424,188 | £11,375,596 £12,419,926 |
| (l) Value of land, buildings, furniture, fittings, and equipment held in New Zealand | £2,729,737 | £635,944 | £743,367 | £1,176,672 | £674,776 | £5,960,496 |
| (m) New Zealand business excess of liabilities over assets | --- --- | --- --- | £374,218 --- | --- --- | £403,310 --- | £777,528 |
| Totals | £124,646,249 | £68,018,560 | £39,325,844 | £55,556,944 | £18,183,492 | £305,731,089 |

• Includes transfers to Long-term Mortgage Department, £348,127. (h h) Aggregate unexercised overdraft authorities, £91,722,379.
  Wellington, N.Z., 22 June 1956.
  G. WILSON, Chief Cashier.
  BANK RETURNS (SUPPLEMENTARY)
  STATEMENT OF THE AMOUNT OF LIABILITIES AND ASSETS OF THE LONG-TERM MORTGAGE DEPARTMENT OF THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND AS AT 30 MAY 1956
  | Liabilities | £ | Assets | £ |
  |---|---|---|---|
  | Capital | £703,125 | Loans | £1,801,252 |
  | Debentures and debenture stock | £750,000 | Transfers to Bank | |
  | Transfers from Bank | £348,127 | Other assets | |
  | Other liabilities | --- | --- | |
  | £1,801,252 | |
  | £1,801,252 | £1,801,252 |
  22 June 1956.
  G. WILSON, Chief Cashier.