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Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, 16th November, 1903. 1 hereby certify that the balance standing to the credit of Niue Island Account in the books of this bank at the close, of business on the 19th day of September, 1903, was eight hundred and seventy-eight pounds thirteen shillings and ninepence sterling. For the Bank of New Zealand. .£B7B 13s. 9d. George Hill, pro Manager.

Cook Islands Treasury Account. In Account with Bank of Australasia, Auckland. 1903. Dr. £ s. d. 1903. Cr. £ s. d.J Sept. 7To Large .. .. .. 710 0 By Balance, 10th August, 1903 ~ 375 18 0 „ 30 Bank charge on account .. 0 5 0 Oct. 5 Cheques, &c. .. .. .. 34 4 8 Oct. 5 Gatley .. .. .. 87 10 0 Balance, 6th October, 1903 .. 314 17 8 £410 2 8 £410 2 8 J. Watt, pro Manager. £ s. d. Balance at credit as per Cook Island Treasury books, 6th October, 1903 ... ... ... ... ... ... 274 16 10 Add for unpresented cheque (Government Schooner Department) ... 315 0 0 589 16 10 Less remittance to bank in transit ... ... ... ... 274 12 11 315 3 11 Less — Bank charge on account ... ... ... ... 5 0 Exchange ... ... ... ... ... 1 3 0 6 3 - Balance at credit on 6th October, 1903, as per Bank of Australasia £314 17 8 H. Cornwall, Auditor. Cook Islands Treasury Account. In Account with Bank of Australasia, Auckland. 1903. Dr. £ s. d. , 1903. Cr. £ s. dOct. 16 To Government Schooner Department 315 0 0 Oct. 7By Cheque, C.P.M. .. .. 537 5 7 Nov. 7 Heather, Roberton, & Co. .. 269 14 3 ~7 „ „ .. 379 9 11 i Large .. .. .. 37 10 0 ~9 Interest on fixed deposit .. 30 0 0 jj i Wilson & Co. .. .. 75 11 1 ~16 Cheque, C.P.M. .. .. 072 14 10 Government Schooner Depart- ~ 22 Lever's Pacific Plantations (Ltd.) 35 3 8 ; i '■• mcnt .. .. .. 35 8 9 Nov. 10 Cheques, &c. .. .. 274 12 11 Balance, 14th November, 1903 1,677 19 5 „ „ .. .. 166 18 11 Balance, 6th October, 1903 .. 314 17 8 £2,411 3 6 £2,411 3 6 J. Watt, pro Manager.

No. 112. Cook and other Islands Administration, Wellington, Sir,— 23rd November, 1903. You will be glad to hear that a sum of .£5OO (on account of £1,000) has been placed on the estimates for the erection of an accommodation-house at Rarotonga, but before any building can be erected a suitable piece of ground will have to be acquired. I have received your letter of the 26th October, forwarding Mr. C. Kohn's offer of his site, and I would like you to ascertain from him what he is prepared to take for his lease. You might also find out whether Makea would be willing to make the land a Government freehold, as I think whatever site is chosen the Arikis should be disposed to convey it to the Government, for there can be no doubt that the island will gain in many ways by being connected with New Zealand and having a tourist traffic developed. Please let me know whether you think such a proposal would be entertained. What kind of a building would you suggest to meet present requirements? I ask this because. 1 am thinking of having the building framed here by the Public Works Department and sent down for erection. I recognise the difficulties connected with the matter, and will write you on the general question of the liquor traffic on the island by next mail. I have, &c, The Resident Commissioner, Rarotonga. C. H. Mills.