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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 10

Population of the Colony.

RETURN of the Estimated Population (exclusive and inclusive of Maoris) of the Colony of New Zealand on the 31st December, 1893.

CHINESE.—The estimated Chinese population on 31st December, 1893, included above, was 4,044 persons, of whom 17 were females.

During the year 1893 the European population of the colony increased at the rate of 3·36 per cent. The rate of increase in 1892 was 2·58 per cent., and in 1891 1·37 per cent.

The birth-rate for the colony per 1,000 of mean population, exclusive of Maoris, in 1893 was 27·50, and the death-rate 10·23, as against 27·83 and 10·06 respectively in 1892.

The estimated number of marriages of Europeans solemnised in 1893 is 4,100, against 4,002, the actual number solemnised in 1892. The rate for 1893 is estimated to be 6·20 per 1,000 of mean population. In 1892 the rate was 6·23 per 1,000.

• Later information is not available, as the births and deaths of Maoris are not recorded.

Registrar-General's Office,
Wellington, 3rd February, 1894.
E. J. VON DADELSZEN,
Registrar-General.

Bankruptcy Notices.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court of Taranaki, holden at Hawera.

NOTICE is hereby given that JOHN C. COOPER, of Mid-hirst, Sawmiller, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office, Hawera, on Wednesday, the 7th day of February, 1894, at 12 o'clock.

C. A. BUDGE,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Hawera, 29th January, 1894.

N.B.—All proofs of debt must be filed not later than two months from the date of adjudication, and, if possible, before the first meeting of creditors.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, holden at Wanganui.

NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES TROY, of Hunter-ville, Blacksmith, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at the Courthouse, Marton, on the 8th day of February, 1894, at 3.30 o'clock.

JOHN NOTMAN,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Wanganui, 1st February, 1894.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, holden at Wanganui.

NOTICE is hereby given that WONG SING, of Wanganui, Restaurant-keeper, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office, on the 13th day of February, 1894, at 2.30 o'clock.

JOHN NOTMAN,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Wanganui, 3rd February, 1894.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, holden at Wanganui.

NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES COUTTS DALLAS, of Wanganui, Saddler, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office, on the 16th day of February, 1894, at 2.30 o'clock.

JOHN NOTMAN,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Wanganui, 6th February, 1894.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court of Wanganui, holden at Palmerston North.

NOTICE is hereby given that WALTER ASCIL EVENSEN, of Palmerston North, late Publican, was adjudged bankrupt on the 1st February; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office, on the 12th day of February, 1894, at 3.30 o'clock.

G. J. SCOTT,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Palmerston North, 2nd February, 1894.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court of Wanganui (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Palmerston North.

NOTICE is hereby given that WILLIAM ADOLPH JENSEN, of Palmerston North, Bootmaker, was adjudged bankrupt on 30th January; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office, on the 12th day of February, 1894, at 2.30 o'clock.

G. J. SCOTT,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Palmerston North, 1st February, 1894.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Wellington District.

NOTICE is hereby given that THOMAS MULLAN, of Wellington, Railway Employé, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office, on Monday, the 12th day of February, 1894, at 3 o'clock.

JAMES ASHCROFT,
Official Assignee.

Wellington, 2nd February, 1894.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Wellington District.

NOTICE is hereby given that ALBERT LAND, of Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington, Baker, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office, on Tuesday, the 13th day of February, 1894, at 3 o'clock.

JAMES ASHCROFT,
Official Assignee.

Wellington, 6th February, 1894.