I, Charles Arthur Stubbs, of Auckland, the Secretary of the Hauraki Reefs (Limited), do solemnly and sincerely declare that this is a true and complete statement of the affairs of the said company on the 31st December, 1918; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.

C. A. STUBBS.

Declared at Auckland this 13th day of January, 1919, before me—F. E. McKenzie, Solicitor.

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Ohinemuri Gold and Silver Mines (Limited).

When formed, and date of registration : 1st June, 1914.

Whether in active operation or not: In active operation.

Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: Imperial Buildings, Queen Street, Auckland ; Joseph Bernard Sheath.

Nominal capital: £110,000.

Amount of capital subscribed: £75,584.

Amount of capital actually paid up in cash : £8,059 12s. 4d.

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: £55,000.

Number of shares into which capital is divided : 220,000.

Number of shares allotted : 151,168.

Amount paid per share : 5s. 6d. on 22,478 ; 2s. 2d. on 1,220 ; 2s. on 17,470.

Amount called up per share : 5s. 6d. on 23,698 ; 2s. on 17,470.

Number and amount of calls in arrear : £115 14s.

Number of shares forfeited : 1,220.

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

Number of shareholders at time of registration of company : 7.

Present number of shareholders: 172.

Number of men employed by company: 13.

Quantity and value of gold or silver produced since last statement: 1,892 oz.; £387 2s. 7d.

Total quantity and value produced since registration : 1,892 oz.; £387 2s. 7d.

Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations since last statement: £2,256 9s.

Total expenditure since registration : £8,186 16s. 4d.

Total amount of dividends declared : Nil.

Total amount of dividends paid : Nil.

Total amount of unclaimed dividends : Nil.

Amount of cash in bank: £455 2s. 10d.

Amount of cash in hand: Nil.

Amount of debts directly due to company: £115 14s.

Amount of debts considered good: £20.

Amount of debts owing by company : £80.

Amount of contingent liabilities of company (if any) : Nil.

I, Joseph Bernard Sheath, of Auckland, the Secretary of the Ohinemuri Gold and Silver Mines (Limited), do solemnly and sincerely declare that this is a true and complete statement of the affairs of the said company on the 31st December, 1918; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.

J. B. SHEATH.

Declared at Auckland this 15th day of January, 1919, before me—H. M. Shepherd, J.P.

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Round Hill Mining Company (Limited).

When formed, and date of registration : 30th July, 1902.

Whether in active operation or not : In active operation.

Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: Riverton and Round Hill; L. W. Petchell.

Nominal capital: £50,000.

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

Amount of capital subscribed: £28,245.

Amount of capital actually paid up in cash : £6,753 6s. 8d.

Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders, and amount of cash received for same (if any): £6,753 6s. 8d.

Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders on which no cash has been paid : £21,491 13s. 4d. (Note.—This was given in payment for the property, representing actual cash for that amount previously paid.)

Number of shares allotted: 5,649.

Amount paid per share: £5.

Amount called up per share : £5.

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 : 7.

Present number of shareholders: 180.

Number of men employed by company: 16.

Quantity and value of gold produced during preceding year: 694 oz. 12 dwt. 12 gr. ; £2,792 15s. 7d.

Total quantity and value produced since registration : 45,339 oz. 15 dwt. 16 gr. ; £181,457 19s. 3d.

Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations during preceding year : £3,435 19s. 10d.

Total expenditure since registration : £177,871 18s. 1d.

Total amount of dividends declared : £12,286 11s. 6d.

Total amount of dividends paid: £12,286 11s. 6d.

Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil.

Amount of cash at the bankers and on deposit: ] Nil.

Amount of cash in hand: £20.

Amount of debts directly due to company: Nil.

Amount of debts considered good : Nil.

Amount of debts owing by company: £1,100.

Amount of contingent liabilities of company (if any): Nil.

I, Leonard Wright Petchell, the Secretary of the Round Hill Mining 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 December, 1918; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.

L. W. PETCHELL.

Declared at Riverton this 15th day of January, 1919, before me—George Robertson, J.P.

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: Waiotahi Gold-mining Company (Limited).

When formed, and date of registration: 28th July, 1871.

Whether in active operation or not: In active operation.

Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: Victoria Arcade, Auckland; Henry Gilfillan.

Nominal capital: £18,000.

Amount of capital subscribed: £18,000.

Amount of capital actually paid up in cash : £16,000.

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: 240,000.

Number of shares allotted: 240,000.

Amount paid per share: 1s. 4d. on 239,500 ; 1s. 6d. on 500.

Amount called up per share : 1s. 4d.

Number and amount of calls in arrear: Nil.

Number of shares forfeited : 5,145.

Number of forfeited shares sold, and money received for same: 5,145; £1 14s. 11d.

Number of shareholders at time of registration of company: 8.

Present number of shareholders: 570.

Number of men employed by company: 4.

Quantity and value of gold or silver produced since last statement: 454 oz. 11 dwt. ; £1,228 2s. 11d.

Total quantity and value produced since registration: ; £680,169 0s. 4d.

Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations since last statement: £796 0s. 10d.

Total expenditure since registration: £282,359 11s. 5d.

Total amount of dividends declared: £400,800.

Total amount of dividends paid: £400,800.

Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil.

Amount of cash in bank: £2,621 11s. 2d.

Amount of cash in hand: £4 17s. 2d.

Amount of debts directly due to company: £15 0s. 11d.

Amount of debts considered good: £3.

Amount of debts owing by company: £5.

Amount of contingent liabilities of company (if any): Nil.

I, Henry Gilfillan, of Auckland, the Secretary of the Waiotahi Gold-mining 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 December, 1918; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.

H. GILFILLAN.

Declared at Auckland this 16th day of January, 1919, before me—E. Mitchelson, J.P.