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Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 120, 14 February 1929, Page 14

EIGHT PER CENT. CUM. PREFERENCE SHARES. An opportunity Is available for investors to participate in the issue of 8,000 £1 cumulative preference shares bearing interest at the rate of 8 per cent, per annum In McLarens, Ltd., Christchurch, manufacturers of gelatine and glue. The investor will be protected by the assets of the company, amounting to approximately £14,000, which wll be increased shortly by another £2OOO, bringing the total security up to approximately £16,000. The assets comprise six acres of land at Hornby, with a two-story concrete factory covering 5100 square feet of floor space, manager’s house (concrete), brick factory in Byron Street, Christchurch, with a floor space of 3300 square feet, together, with up-to-date plant and equipment, all of which is practlcaUy new. The Hornby factory has been working twenty-four hours a day for some time, and trading prospects are particularly bright. Potential investors, are advised to apply to C. W. Oliver, 143 Hereford ‘street, Christchurch, for full information and details.—Advt.

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