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Series of files containing bank statements and correspondence with the Chinese Government Purchasing Commission's bankers, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation [later HSBC]. Includes papers relating to investments made on Indemnity Funds, with statements of their value. Papers detail deposits made with the United Dominions Trust Ltd, including investments made on National War Bonds, Indian Government Treasury Bills, the sale of Treasury Bonds and loans to the Electricity Board of Northern Ireland. Also includes a file of correspondence with HM Inspector of Taxes concerning the Commission's liability for tax, and income tax returns by Chinese nationals employed by the Commission.
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