IMPOUNDED on the 31st day of December, 1872, by

James Vickers, Oamaru,
1 red and white cow, branded lik[e] G off shoulder.
Owner unknown, for trespass. On fenced land, for which fifteen shillings damages is claimed; and in default of being released, the above cow will be sold at the Public Pound at Oamaru, on Friday, the 24th day of Jan. 1873, at 12 o’clock noon.

JOHN GWY,
Poundkeeper of the Oamaru Pound.

STATEMENT of the Affairs of the Extended Water Race and Sluicing Company (Registered), for the half-year ending December 30, 1872

Name of Company—“The Extended Water Race and Sluicing Company, Registered.”

When formed and date of Registration—23rd August, 1867.

Where business is conducted and name of legal manager—Lancelot Hore, Naseby, Otago.

Nominal capital—£5400.

Amount of paid-up scrip given to shareholders—£5400.

Number of shares into which capital is divided—270.

Number of shares taken—270.

Amount of calls made—£5400.

Total amount of subscribed capital paid up—£5400.

Number of shareholders at time of registration of company—Nine.

Amount of calls in hand—Nil.

Whether in operation or not—In operation.

Total amount of dividends declared—£1156 10s.

Number of shares unallotted—Nil.

LANCELOT HORE,
Manager.

December 30, 1872.

STATEMENT of the Affairs of the Scandinavian Water Race Company (Registered), for the half-year ended December 1, 1872, in accordance with Section 13 of the “Mining Companies Limited Liability Act Amendment Act 1869.”

Name of company—“Scandinavian Water Race Company, Registered.”

When formed and date of registration—1865; May 6, 1868.

Where business is conducted and name of legal manager—St. Bathans, Otago; George Purton.

Nominal capital—£12,000.

Amount of paid-up scrip given to shareholders—£12,000.

Number of shares in which capital is divided—240.

Number of shares taken up—240.

Total amount of capital paid up—£12,000.

Number of shareholders at time of registration of company—28.

Amount of cash in hand—Nil.

Whether in operation or not—In operation.

Total amount of dividends declared—£510.

GEORGE PURTON,
Manager.

St. Bathans, December 30, 1872.

STATEMENT of the Affairs of the United M. and E. Water Race Company (Registered), ending 31st day of December, 1872, in accordance with Section 13 of the “Mining Companies Limited Liability Act Amendment Act 1869.”

Name of company—“The United M. and E. Water Race Company, Registered.”

When formed and date of registration—8th April, 1872.

Where business is conducted and name of legal manager—St. Bathans, Samuel Turner.

Nominal capital—£7,600.

Amount of paid-up scrip given to shareholders—£7,600.

Number of shares in which capital is divided—152.

Number of shares taken—152.

Amount of calls made—Nil.

Total amount of subscribed capital paid up—£7,600.

Number of shareholders at time of registration of company—18.

Amount of cash in hand—Nil.

Whether in operation or not—In operation.

Total amount of dividends declared—Nil.

Number of shares unallotted—Nil.

SAMUEL TURNER,
Manager.

St. Bathans, 2nd January, 1873.

Thomas Stanbrook, of Clyde, having paid to me the sum of fifty pounds, I hereby give notice that I have by direction of His Honor the Superintendent issued to him an Auctioneer’s License.

(L.S.) RICHARD POOLE,
Town Clerk’s Office,
Collector for the Corporation of Clyde.
Clyde, 31st December, 1872.

Stolen or strayed from Taieri Lake Station, a dark bay gelding, with black points, a little white on off fetlock, short tail; branded G or G on off neck. Five pounds reward if stolen, and one pound if strayed. Apply E. Palling, Rock and Pillar Station, or Dennis Dunkley, Howe street, Dunedin.

VICTORIA SCHEDULE A.

I, the Undersigned Daniel Kermode, hereby make application to register the “Maerewhenua Water Race and Mining Company (Registered)” under the provisions of the “Mining Companies Limited Liability Act 1865 Amendment Act 1870,” and I do solemnly and sincerely declare that the following Statement is to the best of my belief and knowledge true in every particular, viz.,

The name and style of the Company is “The Maerewhenua Water Race and Mining Company (Registered).”

The place of operations is at Maerewhenua.

The nominal capital is £3000, in two hundred shares of £15 each.

The amount already paid up is £740.

The name of the manager is Daniel Kermode.

The office of the Company is at Maerewhenua.

The names and several residences of the shareholders and the number of shares held by each at this date are as follow:

William J. Botting, Maerewhenua ... 40 shares
Daniel Kermode ... 40 „
Francis Reed ... 30 „
James Lory ... 20 „
Robert P. Botting, Naseby ... 30 „
Jacob Lory ... 40 „

DANIEL KERMODE,
Manager.

Dated this thirtieth day of December, 1872.

Witness to signature:
H. W. ROBINSON,
Justice of the Peace.

18s 6d

OTAGO DOCK TRUST.

The Trustees of the Otago Graving Dock invite tenders for Mortgage Bonds to the amount of £10,000 (“The Otago Dock Debt Trust Act 1872.”) Tenders will be received till noon on Monday, January 20th, 1873, and may be for the whole or a portion of the sum, but the Trustees do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any tender.

These Bonds will have a currency of thirty years from the date of issue; will bear interest at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum, and interest and principal will be made payable in Dunedin, or in London, Melbourne, or Sydney, at the option of the purchasers. After 1st November, 1878, they will form a first charge on the property and income of the Trust.

Further information and copies of the Act may be obtained from the chairman (R. B. Martin), or from the undersigned, at the office of the Trustees, Temple Chambers, Princes street, Dunedin.

J. S. WEBB,
Clerk to the Board of Trustees.

Dunedin, Dec. 13, 1872.

5t-65s

Printed under the Authority of the Provincial Government of Otago, by Mills, Dick and Co., of Stafford Street, Printers to the Provincial Government for the time being.