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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 78

APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 90 OF “THE PUBLIC WORKS ACT, 1894,” AND “THE PUBLIC WORKS ACT, 1903.”

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, held at New Plymouth.

NOTICE is hereby given that RICHARD CHILCOTT, of Hamilton, Jeweller and Fancy-goods Dealer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, at New Plymouth, on Friday, the 30th day of September, 1904, at 11 o’clock a.m.

J. S. S. MEDLEY,
Deputy Official Assignee.

19th September, 1904.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that GEORGE WILLIAM BENTLEY, of Woodville, sometime of Pahiatua, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at the Courthouse, Napier, on Tuesday, the 27th day of September, 1904, at 2 o’clock.

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

Napier, 17th September, 1904.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that ADAM LAIDLAW LINTON, of Marton, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at the Courthouse, Marton, on Wednesday, the 28th day of September, 1904, at 3.15 o’clock.

W. RODWELL,
Deputy Official Assignee.

20th September, 1904.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that ALEXANDER IRELAND, of Waikari, Saddler, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Friday, the 23rd day of September, 1904, at 11 o’clock.

G. L. GREENWOOD,
Official Assignee.

17th September, 1904.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that WILLIAM EDWARD COOK, of Christchurch, Well-cleaner, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Monday, the 26th day of September, 1904, at 2.30 o’clock.

G. L. GREENWOOD,
Official Assignee.

19th September, 1904.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that ANGUS McNEILL, late of Naseby, but now of South Dunedin, Miner, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Wednesday, the 21st day of September, 1904, at 2.30 o’clock.

C. C. GRAHAM,
Official Assignee.

Dunedin, 14th September, 1904.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court of Western Otago, held at Gore.

NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES CAMERON FORNO, of Pomahaka, Rabbitter, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at the Courthouse, Gore, on Saturday, the 17th day of September, 1904, at 3 o’clock p.m.

R. DEWAR,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Gore, 5th September, 1904.

MINING NOTICES.

THE LAWRENCE GOLD-DREDGING COMPANY (LIMITED).

AT an extraordinary general meeting of the members of the above-named company, duly convened, and held at Lawrence on the 5th day of September, 1904, the following extraordinary resolution was duly passed:—
“That it has been proved to the satisfaction of this meeting that the company cannot, by reason of its liabilities, continue its business, and that it is advisable to wind up the same, and accordingly that the company be wound up voluntarily.”

And at the same meeting it was resolved that HERBERT HASTINGS LEARY, of Lawrence, Accountant, be appointed Liquidator for the purposes of such winding-up.

ED. M. WAKEFIELD,
Chairman.

Dated this 13th day of September, 1904.

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STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Waihi Gold-mining Company (Limited), (being a foreign company as defined by section 2 of “The Mining Companies Acts Amendment Act, 1897”).

When formed, and date of registration of office of company in colony: 7th December, 1887.

Whether in active operation or not: In active operation.

Where business is conducted, and name of Attorney or Attorneys: Shortland Street, Auckland; Charles Rhodes.

Where mine is situate: Waihi.

Nominal capital: £500,000.

Amount of capital subscribed: £495,907.

Amount of capital actually paid up in cash in colony: £19,212.

Price paid to vendors of mine—
(a.) In fully paid-up shares: £53,333.
(b.) In partly paid-up shares, credited as £ paid up: Nil.
(c.) In cash: £48,637.

Number of shares into which capital is divided: 500,000.

Number of shares on Colonial Register: 21,603.

Amount paid per share (Colonial Register): £1.

Amount called up per share (Colonial Register): £1.

Number and amount of calls in arrear (Colonial Register) Nil.

Number of shares forfeited (Colonial Register): Nil.

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

Number of shareholders on Colonial Register: 243.

Number of men employed by company in colony: Say, 1,200.

Quantity and value of gold or silver produced during period since last statement: 738,613 oz. bullion; £658,393.

Total quantity and value of gold or silver produced since registration of office of company in colony: 2,850,519 oz. bullion; £3,161,298.