I am also grateful to the Assistant Chief Librarian, Mr Jess, and the staff for their loyal and efficient service.

Attached is the statement of receipts and expenditure of the General Assembly Library Fund Account, together with the Auditor-General's certificate.

I am, etc.,

J. O. Wilson, Chief Librarian.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY LIBRARY FUND ACCOUNT

Statement for the Year Ending 31 March 1958

Receipts.Expenditure.
Balance, Bank of New Zealand,£s.d.Purchase of books, etc.—£s.d.
1 April 1957293131United Kingdom2,4191611
Annual grant4,50000U.S.A. and Canada96002
Refunds, lost books568Australia64115
Sales5244New Zealand1,14531
Private Bill fees30000Other16211
Bank charges and cheque book1100
Balance at Bank of New Zealand,
31 March 1958, £1,456 4s. 7d.,
less unpresented cheques, £912 5s.
543197
£5,15141 £5,15141

J. O. Wilson, Chief Librarian.

Examined and found correct—A. D. Burns, Assistant Controller and Auditor-General.