I, Frederick George Dunn, the Secretary of the Reefton Gold-mines (Limited), do solemnly and sincerely declare that this is a true and complete statement of the affairs of the said company at the 31st December, 1924; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.

FRED. G. DUNN.

Declared at Christchurch this 30th day of March, 1925, before me—G. H. Gilby, J.P.

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY

Name of company: New Millerton Mines (Limited). When formed, and date of registration : 1st March, 1920. Whether in active operation or not: In active operation. Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: Christchurch; Frederick George Dunn. Nominal capital: £50,000. Amount of capital subscribed: £50,000. Amount of capital actually paid in cash: £15,375. 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: £29,500. Number of shares into which capital is divided: 50,000. Number of shares allotted: 50,000. Amount paid per share: 29,500, £1; 20,500, 15s. Amount called up per share: 29,500, £1; 20,500, 15s. Number and amount of calls in arrear: Nil. Number of shares forfeited: Nil. Number of shareholders at time of registration of company: 7. Present number of shareholders: 14. Number of men employed by company: 9. Quantity and value of gold or silver produced since the last statement: 54 oz. 3 dwt.; £218 4s. Total quantity and value produced since registration: 914 oz. 2 dwt.; £3,799 6s. 6d. Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations since last statement: £2,574 13s. 3d. Total expenditure since registration: £26,887 7s. Total amount of dividends declared: Nil. Total amount of dividends paid: Nil. Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil. Amount of cash in bank: 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. Amount of debts owing by company: £8,068 12s. 10d.

I, Frederick George Dunn, the Secretary of the New Millerton Mines (Limited), do solemnly and sincerely declare that this is a true and complete statement of the affairs of the said company at the 31st December, 1924; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.

FRED. G. DUNN.

Declared at Christchurch this 30th day of March, 1925, before me—G. H. Gilby, J.P. 353

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY

Name of company: South Blackwater Mines (Limited). When formed, and date of registration: 1st March, 1920. Whether in active operation or not: In active operation. Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: Christchurch; Frederick George Dunn. Nominal capital: £75,000. Amount of capital subscribed: £75,000. Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £6,400. 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: £43,000. Number of shares into which capital is divided: 75,000. Number of shares allotted: 75,000. Amount paid per share: 43,000, £1; 32,000, 4s. Amount called up per share: 43,000, £1; 32,000, 4s. Number and amount of calls in arrear: Nil. Number of shares forfeited: Nil. Number of shareholders at time of registration of company: 7. Present number of shareholders: 165. Number of men employed by company: 4. Quantity and value of gold or silver produced since last statement: Nil. Total quantity and value produced since registration: Nil.

Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations since last statement: £1,633 15s. 7d. Total expenditure since registration: £3,859 12s. Total amount of dividends declared: Nil. Total amount of dividends paid: Nil. Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil. Amount of cash at bankers: 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. Amount of debts owing by company: £939 5s. 5d.

I, Frederick George Dunn, the Secretary of the South Blackwater Mines (Limited), do solemnly and sincerely declare that this is a true and complete statement of the affairs of the said company at the 31st December, 1924, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.

FRED. G. DUNN.

Declared at Christchurch this 30th day of March, 1925. before me—C. H. Gilby, J.P. 354

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY

Name of company: New Discovery Mines (Limited). When formed, and date of registration: 1st March, 1920. Whether in active operation or not: In active operation. Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: Christchurch; Frederick George Dunn. Nominal capital: £50,000. Amount of capital subscribed: £50,000. Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £9,600. 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: £26,000. Number of shares into which capital is divided: 50,000. Number of shares allotted: 50,000. Amount paid per share: 26,000, £1; 24,000, 8s. Amount called up per share: 26,000, £1; 24,000, 8s. Number and amount of calls in arrear: Nil. Number of shares forfeited: Nil. Number of shareholders at time of registration of company: 7. Present number of shareholders: 20. Number of men employed by company: 4. Quantity and value of gold or silver produced since last statement: Nil. Total quantity and value produced since registration: Nil. Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations since last statement: £1,690 14s. 2d. Total expenditure since registration: £6,614 17s. 4d. Total amount of dividends declared: Nil. Total amount of dividends paid: Nil. Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil. Amount of cash in bank: 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. Amount of debts owing by company: £1,690 14s. 2d.

I, Frederick George Dunn, the Secretary of the New Discovery Mines (Limited), do solemnly and sincerely declare that this is a true and complete statement of the affairs of the said company at the 31st December, 1924; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1908.

FRED. G. DUNN.

Declared at Christchurch this 7th day of March, 1925, before me—C H. Gilby, J.P. 355

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY

Name of company: The South Big River Mines (Limited). When formed and date of registration: 15th December, 1923. Whether in active operation or not: In active operation. Where business is conducted, and name of Secretary: Christchurch; Frederick George Dunn. Nominal capital: £25,000. Amount of capital subscribed: £25,000. Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £1,000. 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: £20,000. Number of shares into which capital is divided: £25,000.