S 71A repealed by No 137 of 2000, s 3 and
Sch 2 item 154, effective 24 May 2001. For transitional provisions see note
under Pt V heading. S 71A formerly read:
Proof of general deficiency sufficient
71A
In any prosecution under section
71
, it shall not be necessary to prove the stealing,
fraudulent misappropriation or conversion of any specific sum of money or
other property if there is proof of a general deficiency on the examination
of the books of account or entries kept or made by the defendant or otherwise
and the court or jury is satisfied that the accused stole, fraudulently misappropriated
or converted to his own use the deficient money or other property or any part
thereof.