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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 49

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES JOSEPH MAY, of Waihi, Fruiterer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at the office Of Mr. R. Gooch, Waihi, on Tuesday, the 23rd day of June, 1903, at 3 o’clock p.m.

JOHN LAWSON,
Official Assignee.

Auckland, 15th June, 1903.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that statements of accounts and balance-sheets in respect of the “dermented 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 Monday, the 20th day of July, 1903, I intend to apply for an order releasing me from the administration of the said estates.

Dated this 22nd day of June, 1903.

W. Butler, Horse-trainer, Wanganui (supplementary).
G. W. Remnant, Livery-stable Keeper, Ohingaiti (supplementary).
H. Greaves, Blacksmith, Wanganui.
J. H. Norris, Hotelkeeper, Hunterville.
Harper and Allport, Flourmillers, Rull’s.
w. W. Boor, Pensioner, Taihape.
H. Homes and M. Homes, Boardinghouse-keepers, Taihape.
A. W. Tspp, Carter, Wanganui.
F. Beavis, Fruiterer, Wanganui.
T. Peapell, Labourer, Wanganui.
w. Calender, Furniture-dealer, Wanganui.
M. Hogs” and Son, Produce-dealers, Wanganui.
G. W. Harding, Carpenter, Wanganui.
G. Annabell, Storekeeper, Waverley.
G. Ellison, Saddler, Wanganui.
T. J. Shute, Accommodation-house Keeper, Taihape.
D. Davies, Bicycle Agent, Wanganui.
W. H. Taylor, Builder, Wanganui.
J. Ramsay, Butcher, Aramoho.
J. Cullum, Labourer, Wanganui.
F. Hammingtom, Boardinghouse-keeper, Wanganui.

JOHN NOTMAN,
Deputy Official Assignee.

In Bankruptcy.

DIVIDENDS in the following estates, on all accepted proved claims, are now payable at my office:—
Wm. smart. Whitecliffs, second, of 1s. Id. in the pound.
J. G. Lelievre, Akaroa, 20s. in the pound.
A. O. Bellwood, Cheviot, first, of 1s. 5½d. in the pound.
C. C. Faville, Christchurch, first, of 15s. in the pound.
P. Ledsham, Waddington, second, of 2s. 6d. in the pound.

G. L. GREENWOOD,
Official Assignee.

Christchurch, 17th June, 1903.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that WILLIAM JOHN BIRCH, of Christchurch, Land Agent, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Tuesday, the 30th day of June, 1903, at 2 o’clock.

G. L. GREENWOOD,
Official Assignee.

23rd June, 1903.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that SAMUEL McDOWELL, of Waikiwi, Contractor, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Thursday, the 18th day of June, 1903, at 2.30 o’clock.

CHARLES ROUT,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Invercargill, 17th June, 1903.

MINING NOTICES.

STATEMENT OF ‘THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Al Gold-dredging Company (Limited).
When formed, and date of registration: 13th November, 1899.
Whether in active operation or not: Yes.
Where business is conducted, and name of Legal Manager: Christchurch; William Rollitt.
Nominal capital: £9,500.
Amount of capital subscribed: £8,500.
Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £6,700.
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders, and amount of cash received for same (if any): £1,800.
Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders on which no cash has been paid: Nil.
Number of shares into which capital is divided: 8,500.
Number of shares allotted: 8,500.
Amount paid per share: £1.
Amount called up per share: £1.
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: 119.
Present number of shareholders: 127.
Number of men employed by company: 7.
Quantity and value of gold produced during preceding year: 968 oz. 8 dwt.; £3,839 12s. 11d.
Total quantity and value of gold produced since registration: 1,876 oz.; £7,421 7s. 10d.
Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations during preceding year: £6,196 11s. 6d.
Total expenditure since registration: £13,985 0s. 6d (inclusive of dividends).
Total amount of dividends declared: £1,275.
Total amount of dividends paid: £1,275.
Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil.
Amount of cash at banker’s: £130 18s.
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.
Amount of debts owing by company: Nil.

I, William Rollitt, the Legal Manager of the Al 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 31st December, 1902; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of “The Justices of the Pesos Act, 1882.”

W. ROLLITT,
Manager.

Declared at Christchurch, this 3rd day of January, 1903, before me—C. Hood Williams, JP.
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STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Hokitika Riser Gold-dredging Company (Limited).
When formed, and date of registration: 31st August, 1899.
Whether in active operation or not: Nat.
Where business is conducted, and name of Legal Manager: Christchurch; William Rollitt.
Nominal capital: £13,000.
Amount of capital subscribed: £13,000.
Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £9,927 9s.
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 vendors: £3,000.
Number of shares into which capital is divided: 13,000.
Number of shares allotted: 13,000.
Amount paid per share: £1.
Amount called up per share: £1.
Number and amount of calls in arrear: —: £72 11s.
Number of shares forfeited: 55.
Number of forfeited shares sold, and money received for same: Nil.
Number of shareholders at time of registration of company: 284.
Present number of shareholders: 252.
Number of men employed by company: 7.
Quantity and value of gold produced during preceding year: 789 oz. 6 dwt. 3 gr.; £3,077 13s. 4d.
Total quantity and value of gold produced since registration: 1,041 oz. 15 dwt. 3 gr.; £4,060 15s. 8d.
Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations during preceding year: £2,881 12s. 5d.