TIMARU.
21st May. At a meeting of the creditors of Mr. John King, auctioneer, held to-day, the liabilities were stated to ba— £15,915 103 9i secured, and £11,323 unsecured; assets £26,951. Among the assets are 2500 acres of land, valued at £7000, and £1400 book debts. William Rogers was brought up to-day on a charge of obtaining goods on false pretences. It appears that he went to storekeepers and represented that a large number of boarders were staying at bis bouse, on the strength of which he obtained goods to the value 01 £66. A few days after he sold out and absconded. He was remanded till Friday.
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Evening Post, Volume XVII, Issue 516, 22 May 1879, Page 2
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108TIMARU. Evening Post, Volume XVII, Issue 516, 22 May 1879, Page 2
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