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1888. NEW ZEALAND.

BALANCE-SHEETS OF THE COLONY, 1832 to 1888.

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.

Audit Office, Wellington, 12th July, 1888. To His Excellency the Governor of New Zealand. Sib,— I have the honour to submit to your Excellency a brief analysis of the total Eevenue and Expenditure of the Government of New Zealand, from the establishment of the first Agency by the Government of New South Wales in 1832, until the 31st March, 1888 ; and respectfully to request that you will be pleased to lay the same before Parliament. Much time and labour have been bestowed upon this compilation, in the hope that it may be found not without interest or usefulness as a contribution to the history of New Zealand. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Excellency's faithful and obedient servant, Jambs Edward FitzGerald, Controller and Auditor-General.