RUINED BY PIGS.
MAIZE CROP'DESTROYED.
BANKRUPT'S DISCHARGE OPPOSED.
Noel Furness Atkinson, farmer, had 34 acres of his small King Country holding planted in maize. He expected the .crop to return about £600. Maori pigs broke through and ruined the crop. It realised only £100. This went to the mortgagees. He "was ruined, and could not pay his workmen's wages. In August, 1923, he filed a petition in bankruptcy. Afterwards he made a living far his wife and children as a travelling book agent, earning from £4 to £4 10/ per week. Yesterday, when represented by, Mr. George, he applied to the Supreme Court for a discharge from bankruptcy. Mr. Clark, who represented two opposing creditors, stated that the amounts owing to them were £41 and £74 respectively. Mr. Justice Reed said bankrupt could not possibly get a discharge unless these preferential claims were paid. Counsel applying had better consult with his client.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 53, 4 March 1925, Page 13
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