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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 37

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

NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES CHARLES BURBERRY, of Mackenzie, Cheviot, Tinsmith, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on the 20th day of May, 1898, at 11 o’clock.

G. L. GREENWOOD,
Official Assignee.

Christchurch, 13th May, 1898.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that EDWIN GILL, of Lyttelton, Clerk, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on the 23rd day of May, 1898, at 11 o’clock.

G. L. GREENWOOD,
Official Assignee.

Christchurch, 14th May, 1898.

In Bankruptcy.

In the matter of the bankruptcy of TIMOTHY CRONIN, of Timaru, Hotelkeeper.

I HEREBY give notice that, having filed the necessary affidavit in Court, it is intended to hold a public examination of the above-named bankrupt in the District Court, Timaru, on the 18th day of May, 1898, at 11 o’clock.

ALEX. MONTGOMERY,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Timaru, 10th May, 1898.

In Bankruptcy.

Estate of THOMAS CONNELLY, of Winchester, Farmer.

A FIRST and final dividend, of 6s. 3½d. in the pound, on all accepted proved claims is now payable at my office, Arcade, Timaru, upon production of promissory notes (if any held) for indorsement.

ALEX. MONTGOMERY,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Timaru, 10th May, 1898.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that CAMPBELL HOBBS, of Tinwald, Horse-trainer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on the 23rd day of May, 1898, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon.

JOHN DAVISON,
Deputy Official Assignee.

16th May, 1898.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that JOHN HENRY DIXON, of Invercargill, Painter, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Thursday, the 19th day of May, 1898, at 2.30 o’clock.

CHARLES ROUT,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Invercargill, 9th May, 1898.

Mining Notices.

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Hartley and Riley Beach-dredging Company (Limited).
When formed, and date of registration: 14th July, 1897.
Whether in active operation or not: Not in active operation.
Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: Dunedin; Alexander Bartleman.
Nominal capital: £5,000.
Amount of capital subscribed: £5,000.
Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £2,302 10s.
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders, and amount of cash received for same (if any): £200; nil.
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders on which no cash has been paid: £200.
Number of shares into which capital is divided: 5,000.
Number of shares allotted: 5,000.
Amount paid per share: 12s. 6d.
Amount called up per share: 12s. 6d.
Number and amount of calls in arrear: —; £710.
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: 73.
Present number of shareholders: 78.
Number of men employed by company: Nil.
Quantity and value of gold produced during preceding year: Nil.
Total quantity and value of gold produced since registration: Nil.
Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations during preceding year: Nil.
Total expenditure since registration: £828 12s. 8d.
Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.
Total amount of dividends paid: Nil.
Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil.
Amount of cash at banker’s: £1,473 17s. 4d.
Amount of cash in hand: Nil.
Amount of debts directly due to company: Nil.
Amount of such debts considered good: Nil.
Amount of contingent liabilities of company (if any): Nil.

I, Alexander Bartleman, of Dunedin, the Secretary of the Hartley and Riley Beach-dredging Company (Limited), do solemnly and sincerely declare that this is a true and complete statement of the affairs of the said company on the 31st day of December, 1897; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of “The Justices of the Peace Act, 1882.”

A. BARTLEMAN,
Secretary.

Declared at Dunedin, this 9th day of May, 1898, before me—P. C. Neill, J.P.
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STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Taieri Gold-slucing Company (Limited).
When formed, and date of registration: 16th July, 1896.
Whether in active operation or not: In active operation.
Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: Dunedin; Alexander Bartleman.
Nominal capital: £10,000.
Amount of capital subscribed: £4,440.
Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £650.
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders, and amount of cash received for same (if any): £3,790; nil.
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders on which no cash has been paid: £3,790.
Number of shares into which capital is divided: 10,000.
Number of shares allotted: 4,440.
Amount paid per share: £1 on 650.
Amount called up per share: £1 on 650.
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: 13.
Present number of shareholders: 13.
Number of men employed by company: 10.
Quantity and value of gold produced during preceding year: Nil.
Total quantity and value of gold produced since registration: Nil.
Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations during preceding year: Nil.
Total expenditure since registration: £2,060 0s. 11d.
Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.
Total amount of dividends paid: Nil.
Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil.
Amount of cash at banker’s: Nil.
Amount of cash in hand: Nil.
Amount of debts directly due to company: Nil.
Amount of debts considered good: Nil.
Amount of contingent liabilities of company (if any): Nil.

I, Alexander Bartleman, of Dunedin, the Secretary of the Taieri Gold-slucing Company (Limited), do solemnly and sincerely declare that this is a true and complete statement of the affairs of the said company on the 31st day of December, 1897; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of “The Justices of the Peace Act, 1882.”

A. BARTLEMAN,
Secretary.

Declared at Dunedin, this 10th day of May, 1898, before me—A. Lee Smith, J.P.
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