Jan. 14.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 119

Government Observatory.

METEOROLOGICAL Observations, Wellington, for the month of December, 1896. Altitude above the sea, 140ft. Observations taken at 9.30 a.m.

• Means. † Same month previous years.

NOTE.—Early part generally fine, with occasional light rain; middle of month showery—0·90in. recorded on 17th for previous twenty-four hours, the maximum rainfall for month; latter part fine; prevailing N.W. winds, and at times strong. Maximum temperature in shade 77°, minimum 44°; mean temperature of dew-point, 53°; mean humidity, 72. Earthquake on 7th, at 8.7 p.m., slight.

R. B. GORE, Observer.

Mining Notices.

In the matter of "The Mining Companies Act, 1894," and of the New Munster Gold-mining Company (No Liability).

To the Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand at Auckland.

TAKE notice that the situation of the Registered Office of the New Munster Gold-mining Company (No Liability) is at No. 34, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen Street, Auckland.

Dated this 12th day of November, 1896.

The common seal of the New Munster Gold-mining Company (No Liability) was affixed and impressed hereon in the presence of—

M. NICCOL,
Ship-broker, Auckland,
Director.

J. C. GODFREY MOORE,
Grocer, Arch Hill,
Director.

THE ACROPOLIS GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED).

NOTICE is hereby given that at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Acropolis Gold-mining Company (Limited), held at the registered office of the company, Bank of New Zealand Chambers, Auckland, on the 9th day of December, 1896, the following special resolutions were passed:—

1. "That the company be wound up voluntarily under 'The Companies Act, 1882.'"

2. "That Joseph Barber be appointed Liquidator."

The said special resolutions were duly confirmed at a properly-constituted meeting of shareholders, held at the same place on the 24th day of December, 1896.

BAXTER AND SHREWSBURY,
Solicitors for the Company and for the Liquidator,
Joseph Barber.

91, Queen Street; Auckland, 6th January, 1897. 67

In the matter of "The Mining Act, 1891," and of "The Foreign Companies Act, 1884," and of the Hauraki Main Lodes (Limited).

NOTICE is hereby given that the Office or place of business of the above-named company in New Zealand, where legal proceedings of any kind may be served upon it, and to which notices of any kind may be addressed or given, is at the corner of Shortland Street and O'Connell Street, in the City of Auckland.

Dated at Auckland, the 6th day of January, 1897.
HERBERT W. FLINT,
Attorney for the Company.

WYNYARD AND PURCHAS,
Solicitors for the Company, Bank of New Zealand Chambers, Queen Street, Auckland. 59

THE WAITEKAURI CONSOLIDATED GOLD-MINES (LIMITED).

NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of "The Foreign Companies Act, 1884," and "The Mining Act, 1891," that the Office or place of business in the colony of the above-named company is at the offices of Mr. Henry Gilfillan, Nos. 40 and 41, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland.

H. BRETT,
J. P. LAWSON,
Attorneys of the said Company.

Messrs. BUDDLE, BUTTON, AND CO.,
Wyndham Street, Auckland, Solicitors for the Company. 65

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Coromandel Queen Gold-mining Company (No Liability).

When formed, and date of registration: 14th August, 1896; 4th September, 1896.

Whether in active operation or not: In active operation.

Where business is conducted, and name of Legal Manager: 4, Mercantile Chambers, Queen Street, Auckland; Albert Cuff.

Nominal capital: £7,000.

Amount of capital subscribed: £6,200.

Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: Nil.

Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders, and amount of cash received for same (if any): Nil.

Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders on which no cash has been paid: Nil.

Number of shares into which capital is divided: 70,000.

Number of shares allotted: 62,000.

Amount paid up per share: Nil.

Amount called up per share: Nil.

Number and amount of calls in arrear: Nil.

Number of shares forfeited: Nil.

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

Number of shareholders at time of registration of company: 48.

Present number of shareholders: 54.

Number of men employed by company: 5.

Quantity and value of gold or silver produced during the preceding year: Nil.

Total quantity and value of gold or silver produced since registration: Nil.

Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations during the preceding year: £386 14s. 4d.

Total expenditure since registration: £386 14s. 4d.

Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.

Total amount of dividends paid: Nil.

Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil.

Amount of cash at banker's: £92 5s. 8d.

Amount of cash in hand: 11s. 10d.

Amount of debts directly due to company: Nil.

Amount of debts considered good: Nil.

Amount of contingent liabilities of company (if any): £59.