y Committee for its great
help and interest, and in particular to thank the former Speaker and
Chairman of the Committee, who has recently retired, for his invaluable
assistance in Library matters. We are also indebted to the overseas
agents of the New Zealand Government in many countries for their aid in
obtaining books. They have helped considerably in adding many valuable
books to the Library.

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_ _Payments_

Balance, Bank of New Zealand, L s. d.|Purchase of books, etc.-- L s. d.
1 April 1957 293 13 1 | United Kingdom 2,419 16 11
Annual grant 4,500 0 0 | U.S.A. and Canada 960 0 2
Refunds, lost books 5 6 8 | Australia 64 11 5
Sales 52 4 4 | New Zealand 1,145 3 1
Private Bill fees 300 0 0 | Other 16 2 11
|Bank charges and cheque
| book 1 10 0
|Balance at Bank of New
| Zealand, 31 March
| 1958, L1,456 4s. 7d., less
| unpresented cheques,
| L912 5s. 543 19 7
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L5,151 4 1 | L5,151 4 1
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J. O. WILSON, Chief Librarian.

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

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY LIBRARY
LIBRARY SERVICE TO PARLIAMENT
1858-1958