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1882. NEW ZEALAND.

INTEREST AND SINKING FUND (AMOUNTS PAID FOR) IN LONDON, NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIA.

Return to an Order of the Souse of Representatives, dated 25th May, 1882. " That a return be laid before this House allowing, from payments of interest made by the Treasury, the number and amount in value of Government debentures held by residents in the colony, and the interest payable thereon." — (Mr. Turnbull.)

Return showing the Amounts paid for Interest and Sinking Fund during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1882, in London, New Zealand, and Australia respectively, together with the Amount of Principal in respect of which such Interest and Sinking Fund were paid.

James C. Gatin, Treasury, 2nd June, 1882. Secretary to the Treasury.

Authority: Geoegb Didsbttby, Government Printer, Wellington.—lBB2.

Where Paid. Interest and Sinking Fund. Principal. London £ S. d. 1,361,248 19 9 £ 27,085,900 New Zealand 127,439 2 11 2,294,800 Australia 12,300 10 0 269,200 1,500,988 12 8 29,649,900* * The Treasury has no means of ascertaining what amount >f these bonds is held iy residents in the colony.