PUBLIC NOTICE.—Under Section 1, Regulation VI, of the Otago Gold Fields Rules and Regulations.—Sufficient proof having been shown to me that that portion of the Otago Gold Fields, described in the Schedule hereunto annexed, has been fairly tested, and is either wholly, or for the greater part, of an inferior character as regards the value of its gold deposits,

I hereby give notice that the same may be occupied by holders of miners’ rights in claims of the undermentioned size, namely—One acre for each holder of a miner’s right, provided that no block claim shall comprise more than six acres altogether.

Given under my hand, at Alexandra, this 9th day of September, 1868.

VINCENT PYKE, Warden.

SCHEDULE.

That portion of the Otago Gold Fields, bounded on the north by the large rock over Italian’s Bend, about half-a-mile below the junction of the Manuherikia with the Molyneux river; on the south at a point on the Molyneux river known as the Hand, about one mile below the Imperial Flume; on the west by the Molyneux river; and on the east half-a-mile from the said Molyneux river.

CITY OF DUNEDIN.—REVOCATION OF AN APPOINTMENT AS FIRE INSPECTOR.

It is hereby notified that the appointment of Mr William Woodland, Captain of the late Dunedin Volunteer Fire Brigade, as Fire Inspector, under the provisions of Part XXI of the “Municipal Corporations Act 1867,” is cancelled as from this date.

THOMAS BIRCH, Mayor.

Dunedin, 29th September, 1868.
4s 6d

CITY OF DUNEDIN.—APPOINTMENT OF FIRE INSPECTOR.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 331 of the “Municipal Corporations Act 1867,”

Mr Jon Wain, jun., of Manse street, Dunedin, has been appointed a Fire Inspector under the Act.

THOMAS BIRCH, Mayor.

Dunedin, 29th September, 1868.
4s

In the Supreme Court of New Zealand,
Otago and Southland District.

In the matter of “The Bankruptcy Act 1867.”

In Bankruptcy.

In the matter of NICHOLAS BERRILL, of Dunedin, in the Colony of New Zealand, lighterman, a bankrupt, and in the matter of “The Bankruptcy Act 1867.”

NOTICE is hereby given that His Honor Mr Justice Chapman has appointed a first meeting of the creditors of the said bankrupt, to be holden at the Supreme Court House, Dunedin, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon, on Tuesday, the 6th day of October next; the first meeting of the said creditors heretofore appointed for the 8th day of September having lapsed.

Dated this 28th day of September, 1868.

WM. HODGKINS,
7s 6d
Solicitor for the said bankrupt

In the Supreme Court of New Zealand,
Otago and Southland District.

In the matter of “The Bankruptcy Act 1867,” and in the matter of WILLIAM GREENWOOD, of Dunedin, nightman, a bankrupt.

NOTICE is hereby given that this Honorable Court hath this day adjudged William Greenwood, a bankrupt; that Tuesday, the 6th day of October, 1868, at 10 a.m., at the Supreme Court House, Dunedin, has been appointed for the first meeting of his creditors, and that the bankrupt is ordered then and there to surrender.

Dated this 28th September, 1868.

EDWARD FRANCIS WARD,
6s
Solicitor for bankrupt.

In the Supreme Court of New Zealand,
Otago and Southland District.

In the matter of “The Bankruptcy Act 1867,” and in the matter of JAMES TODD, of East Taieri, farmer, a bankrupt.

NOTICE is hereby given that His Honor Mr Justice Chapman has confirmed the appointment of Alfred Augustus Catomore, Registrar of the Supreme Court, at Dunedin, as trustee of the estate and effects of the above-named bankrupt. And notice is hereby further given that Monday, the fifth day of October next, has been appointed by His Honor Mr Justice Chapman as a public sitting of this Honorable Court for the said bankrupt to pass his last examination, and make application for his discharge.

Dated this 29th day of September, 1868.

JOHN HYDE HARRIS,
7s 6d
Solicitor for the said bankrupt.

In the Supreme Court of New Zealand,
Otago and Southland District.

In the matter of “The Bankruptcy Act 1867,” and in the matter of the arrangement by deed of HENRY HOUGHTON, of Dunedin, shipping agent.

NOTICE is hereby given that an application will be made at the first sitting of this Honorable Court, in Banco (being not less than three clear days next after the publication of this notice), on behalf of the trustee of the estate of the said Henry Houghton, for a declaration by the said Court of the complete execution of the said deed of arrangement.

Dated this 29th day of September, 1868.

JAMES SMITH,
8s 6d
Solicitor for the said Henry Houghton,
High street, Dunedin.

In the Estate of Thos. ROBERTSON, late of Port Chalmers, master mariner.

In accordance with a resolution passed to this effect by the creditors in the above estate, at a meeting held this day,

NOTICE is hereby given that the trustees will, on the 8th day of October next, make and declare a dividend amongst such of the creditors of the said Thos. Robertson as may have proved their claim before that date in manner required by the Bankruptcy Act.

For Self and Co-trustees,
A. CARRICK.

Dunedin, 24th September, 1868.
7s 6d

NOTICE is hereby given that ANDREW McGINNELL, Brown of Mount Ida, miner, has this day filed a declaration of insolvency, in the Supreme Court, at Dunedin, September 30th, 1868.

EDWARD FRANCIS WARD,
3s
Solicitor to declarant.

NOTICE is hereby given that FREDERICK THOMAS FARROW, of Dunedin, carpenter, has been, this 28th day of September, 1868, adjudicated a bankrupt. A meeting of the bankrupt’s creditors is appointed to be held at the Court House, Dunedin, on Tuesday, the 6th day of October next, at the hour of 10 o’clock in the forenoon.

J. A. J. MACGREGOR,
3s 6d
Solicitor, Dunedin.

NOTICE is hereby given that ANDREW HAMILTON, of Mount Pleasant, near Oamaru, farmer, a debtor, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt under “The Bankruptcy Act 1867;” and that a meeting of his creditors will be held in the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Oamaru, on Monday, the 5th day of October next, at the hour of 10 o’clock in the forenoon, at which place and time the bankrupt is ordered to surrender.

Dated this 24th day of September, 1868.

A. W. ALLAN,
5s
Solicitor for petitioning creditor.