May 27.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1473

I, Frederick George Dunn, of Christchurch, 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 present date; 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 24th day of May, 1926, before me—C. H. Gilby, J.P.
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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: £500.
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.
Number of shares allotted: 25,000.
Amount paid per share: 20,000, £1; £15,000; 5s.
Amount called up per share: 20,000, £1; £15,000; 5s.
Number and amount of calls in arrears: Nil.
Number of shares forfeited: Nil.
Number of shareholders at time of registration of company, 7.
Present number of shareholders: 39.
Number of men employed by company: 6.
Quantity and value of gold and 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: £1,724 8s. 2d.
Total expenditure since registration: £2,861 6s. 10d.
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: £2,421 18s. 2d.

I, Frederick George Dunn, of Christchurch, the Secretary of the South Big River Mines (Limited), do solemnly and sincerely declare that this is a true and complete statement of the affairs of the said company at the present date; 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 May, 1926, before me—C. H. Gilby, J.P.
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