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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 6

Bankruptcy Notices.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that ROBERT SPRECKLEY, of Auckland, Bookseller and Stationer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Monday, the 14th day of January, 1901, at 11 o’clock.

JOHN LAWSON,
Official Assignee.

5th January, 1901.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that ALBERT FOSBERREY STILLWELL, of Auckland, Restaurant-keeper, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Thursday, the 10th day of January, 1901, at 11 o’clock.

JOHN LAWSON,
Official Assignee.

5th January, 1901.

In Bankruptcy.

In the estate of ROBERT WHITEM, of Napier, Butcher, deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given that a first and final dividend, of 6s. 8d. in the pound, will be payable at my office, on Saturday, 12th January instant, on all proved and accepted claims, after production of promissory notes (if any) for indorsement.

M. W. P. LASCELLES,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Napier, 11th January, 1901.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that ADDIE GARNER, of Wellington, Refreshment-room Keeper, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Thursday, the 17th day of January, 1901, at 11 o’clock.

JAMES ASHCROFT,
Official Assignee.

Wellington, 10th January, 1901.

In Bankruptcy.

DIVIDENDS on all accepted proved claims in the following estates are now payable at my office:—

Harrison, J. W., Port Chalmers, Butcher: First and final, of 7s. 9½d. in the pound.

Barty, John, Balclutha, Contractor: First and final, of 2s. in the pound.

C. C. GRAHAM,
Official Assignee.

Dunedin, 9th January, 1901.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that THOMAS CHAPMAN, of Rankleburn, Sheep-farmer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Monday, the 21st day of January, 1901, at 2.30 o’clock.

C. C. GRAHAM,
Official Assignee.

Dunedin, 14th January, 1901.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held 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 held on Thursday, the 7th day of February, 1901, I intend to apply for an order releasing me from the administration of the said estates.

Dated this 14th day of January, 1901.

198. Anderson, Charles William, of London, Exporter.
199. Crawford, Archibald Henry (trading as “A. H. Crawford and Co.”), of Dunedin, Merchant.
200. Turner, Ernest, of Dunedin, Chemist.
201. Napier, William, of Mornington, Bootmaker.

C. C. GRAHAM,
Official Assignee.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that THOMAS WEIR, of Alexandra South, Otago, Hairdresser, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on the 24th day of January, 1901, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon.

F. W. F. GEISOW,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Queenstown, 10th January, 1901.

In Bankruptcy.

Estate of JOHN McGREGOR, of Wendonside, Farmer.

A FIRST and final dividend, of 3s. 11d. in the pound, on all proved claims will be paid on or after 18th instant.

R. PILLING, Jun.,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Lawrence, 8th January, 1901.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that ROBERT RIDDELL, of Orepuki, Builder and Contractor, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Friday, the 18th day of January, 1901, at 2.30 o’clock p.m.

CHARLES ROUT,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Invercargill, 4th January, 1901.

Mining Notices.

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Caledonia Gold-dredging Company (Limited).

When formed, and date of registration: 30th March, 1900.

Whether in active operation or not: Not.

Where business is conducted, and name of Legal Manager: Dunedin; Arthur Thomas Finch.

Nominal capital: £10,000.

Amount of capital subscribed: £8,200.

Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £4,067 17s. 6d.

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: £1,800.

Number of shares into which capital is divided: 10,000 shares of £1 each.

Number of shares allotted: 8,200 contributing, 1,800 paid up.

Amount paid per share: 12s. 6d., less arrears.

Amount called up per share: 12s. 6d.

Number and amount of calls in arrear: —; £1,057 2s. 6d.

Number of shares forfeited: 50.

Number of forfeited shares sold, and money received for same: 50, par.

Number of shareholders at time of registration of company: 125.

Present number of shareholders: 140.

Number of men employed by company: Nil.

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

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

Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations during preceding year: £2,864 4s. 10d.

Total expenditure since registration: £2,864 4s. 10d.

Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.

Total amount of dividends paid: Nil.

Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil.

Amount of cash at banker’s: £705 6s. 2d., P.O. deposit £500.

Amount of cash in hand: £2 5s. 6d.

Amount of debts directly due to company: Nil.

Amount of debts considered good: Nil.

Amount of contingent liabilities of company (if any): £800.

I, Arthur Thomas Finch, of Dunedin, Secretary of the Caledonia Gold-dredging Company (Limited), do solemnly and sincerely declare that this is a true and complete statement of the affairs of the said company at the 31st day of December, 1900; 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. T. FINCH,
Secretary.

Declared at Dunedin, this 8th day of January, 1901, before me—Alex. Sligo, J.P.

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