Page:Municipal Handbook of Auckland 1922.djvu/240



As the truest indication of the progress or otherwise of any institution or corporate body is recorded by its financial operations, it is of interest therefore to note that the first available balance sheet of the City of Auckland, namely, the area bounded by Stanley Street, Symonds Street, Karangahape Road and Franklin Road, was presented, under the "City Board Act, 1863,” by the City Board of Commissioners for the period 1st June, 1863, to 30th June, 1864, and is given below in detail:—