Mar. 11.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 689

Bankruptcy Notices.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, holden at Gisborne.

NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES MULLOOLY and
BEATRICE MARY MULLOOLY, wife of the said James
Mullooly, both of Waerenga-a-hika, Farmers, were this day
adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of
creditors, to be holden at my office, on the 12th day of
March, 1897, at 2 o'clock.

JOHN COLEMAN,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Gisborne, 3rd March, 1897.

In Bankruptcy.

NOTICE is hereby given that SYDNEY MADGWICK, of Wai-
puku, Labourer, was this day adjudged bankrupt;
and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden
at my office, at New Plymouth, on Monday, the 15th day of
March, 1897, at 2 o'clock.

ROBERT G. BAUCHOPE,
Deputy Official Assignee.

New Plymouth, 2nd March, 1897.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that HARRY NUTTALL, of
Eltham, Baker, was this day adjudged bankrupt;
and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden
at the Athenæum, Eltham, on the 16th day of March, 1897,
at 10 o'clock a.m.

C. A. BUDGE,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Hawera, 3rd March, 1897.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, holden at Christchurch.

NOTICE is hereby given that HENRY BUTTERS, of White's
Bridge, Labourer, was this day adjudged bankrupt;
and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden
at my office, on the 11th day of March, 1897, at 11 o'clock.

G. L. GREENWOOD,
Official Assignee.

Christchurch, 4th March, 1897.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, holden at Christchurch.

NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES McFERRON, of
Christchurch, Clerk, was this day adjudged bankrupt;
and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden
at my office, on the 12th day of March, 1897, at 11 o'clock.

G. L. GREENWOOD,
Official Assignee.

Christchurch, 5th March, 1897.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that DAVID CAIRNCROSS, of
Tinwald, Labourer, was this day adjudged bank-
rupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be
holden at my office, on the 8th day of March, 1897, at
11 o'clock in the forenoon.

JOHN DAVISON,
Deputy Official Assignee.

3rd March, 1897.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that LANCELOT FREDERICK
ANDREWES, of Ashburton, Stationer, was this day
adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of
creditors, to be holden at my office, on the 10th day of
March, 1897, at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon.

JOHN DAVISON,
Deputy Official Assignee.

4th March, 1897.

In Bankruptcy. — In the District Court of Timaru and
Oamaru, holden at Oamaru.

No. 56.

NOTICE is hereby given that JOHN DAVID CAMERON
SUTHERLAND, of Peebles, Hotelkeeper, was this day
adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of
creditors, to be holden at my office, on the 10th day of
March, 1897, at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon.

E. A. ATKINSON,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Oamaru, 1st March, 1897.

In Bankruptcy.

Estate of BENJAMIN OLLERENSHAW, of Caversham, Machinist.

A DIVIDEND of 20s. in the pound on all accepted proved
claims is now payable at my office, Rattray Street.

C. C. GRAHAM,
Official Assignee.

Dunedin, 3rd March, 1897.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, holden at Dunedin.

NOTICE is hereby given that statements of accounts
and balance-sheets in respect of the under-mentioned
estates, together with the report of the Audit Office thereon,
have been duly filed in the above Court; and I hereby
further give notice that at the sitting of the said Court to
be holden on Monday, the 22nd day of March, 1897, I
intend to apply for an order releasing me from the admi-
istration of the said estates.

Dated this 6th day of March, 1897.

119. Miller, James, of Dunedin Merchant.
     140A. Golden Bay Dredging Company (No Liability), (in
     liquidation).
120. Friedlich, Solomon, of Dunedin, Grocer (out of busi-
     ness).
     144A. Lang, Alexander Craig, late of Keirunga, near
     Oamaru, Sheep-farmer (deceased).
121. Craig, Alexander, of Dunedin, Hairdresser.
122. Mackay, John, of Waikoikoi, Farmer.
123. Smith, James, of Linhope (near Tapanui), Farmer.
124. Johnston, William, of Henley, Dairyman.
125. Shrimpton, Harry, of Dunedin, Accountant.
126. Dunlop, Frank, of Owaka, Dairy-farmer.

C. C. GRAHAM,
Official Assignee.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES McKECHNIE, of
Gore, Baker, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I
hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at the
Courthouse, Gore, on the 16th day of March, 1897, at 11
o'clock a.m.

CHARLES ROUT,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Invercargill, 3rd March, 1897.

Mining Notices.

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Nelson Creek Gold-mining Company
(Limited).

When formed, and date of registration: 7th July, 1892.

Whether in active operation or not: Not in active operation.

Where business is conducted, and name of Legal Manager:
142, Cashel Street, Christchurch; Albert Lamb Smith.

Nominal capital: £28,000.

Amount of capital subscribed: £26,050.

Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £4,890 10s.

Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders, and amount
of cash received for same (if any): £26,050; £4,890 10s.

Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders on which no
cash has been paid: £21,000.

Number of shares into which capital is divided: 28,000.

Number of shares allotted: 26,050.

Amount paid per share: £1.

Amount called up per share: £1.

Number and amount of calls in arrear: Nil.

Number of shares forfeited: 185.

Number of forfeited shares sold, and money received for
same: Nil.

Number of shareholders at time of registration of company:
12.

Present number of shareholders: 104.

Number of men employed by company: 1.

Quantity and value of gold or silver produced during pre-
ceding year: 81 oz. 8 dwt.; £317 9s.

Total quantity and value of gold or silver produced since
registration: 273 oz. 14 dwt. 7 gr.; £1,068 0s. 10d.

Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations
during preceding year: £465 3s. 8d.

Total expenditure since registration: £5,957 10s.

Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.

Total amount of dividends paid: Nil.

Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil.

Amount of cash at banker's: £1 0s. 10d.

Amount of cash in hand: Nil.

Amount of debts directly due to company: Nil.