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B.—Profit and Loss, 31st March, 1904.

CERTIFICATES. I, William Callender, the Chief Auditor of the Bank of New Zealand, do hereby certify,— We hereby certify that, having carefully examined the foregoing balance-sheet (marked " A ") 1. That, having carefully examined the foregoing balance-sheet (marked " A ") and statements, and statements, we are satisfied that they have been correctly compiled from the books and I am satisfied that they have been correctly compiled from the books and accounts of the accounts of the bank, and that the balance-sheet is a full and fair balance-sheet, properly bank. drawn up, and exhibits a true and correct view of the state of the bank's affairs at the date 2. That I am also satisfied that the said balance-sheet is a full and fair balance-sheet, thereof. properly drawn up, and exhibits a true and correct view of the state of the bank's affairs at the Dated this 30th day of May, 1904. date thereof. ALEX. MICHIE, for General Manager. 3. That I have had access to certified returns of the cash, investments, securities, and assets RICHARD W. GIBBS, Accountant, of the bank as at the date of the said balance-sheet were held at the Head Office in Wellington, »nd at the various branches and agencies of the bank, or were then in transit. Dated this 4th day of June, 1904. W. CALLENDER, Chief Auditor.

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£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. a. £ s. d. £ s. d. 195,590 0 0 Annual statutory payment at 31st March, 1903, paid to Assets Realisation Board in terms of " The Bank of New Zealand and Banking Act, 1895," seotion 11 Dividend at 5 per cent, for year ended 31st March, 1903, on the share capital, with call paid up (£423,590) Balance of profits at 31st March, 1903, paid to the Assets Realisation Board in terms of " The Bank of New Zealand and Banking Act, 1895," section 11 50,000 0 0 21,180 0 0 Balance from year ended 31st March, 1903 Profits for year ended 31st March, 1904, including recoveries, and after payment of and provision for all interest due and accrued on deposits, donation to Provident Fund, bonus to staff, expenses of renewal of guaranteed stock, provision for depreciation in investment securities, and provision for bad and doubtful debts in current business Less — Salaries and allowances at Head Office and 131 branches and agencies Directors'remuneration, including London Board General expenses, including rent, stationery, travelling, repairs to premises, &c. Audit Expenses Account Rates, taxes, telegrams, and postages 124,410 0 0 474,652 0 3 Twelve months' interest on guaranteed stock Amount written off bank premises Amount written off Colonial Bank premises Amount written off Furniture Account Balance for year ended 31st March, 1904 195,590 0 0 80,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 2,000 0 0 500 3 10 200,303 0 0 116,320 11 10 3,000 0 0 •• 30,812 3 4 1,006 16 2 30,709 5 1 £488,393 3 10 181,848 16 5 292,803 3 10 £488,393 3 10 Reserve Fund. Balance £ s. d. 23,987 2 2 Balance from year ended 31st March, 1903 Premium on sale of forfeited shares credited in terms of " The Bank of New Zealand Aot, 1903," section 21 £ s. a. 23,474 7 4 512 14 10 £23,987 2 2 £23,987 2 2