IMPORTANT ELEMENTS IN A CEMENT PROPOSITION. There are many reasons for the assertion that cement will bo manufactured under more favourable conditions on the Whangarei properties of the British Standard Portland Cement, Limited, than anywhere else in New' Zealand.* '' " i This new enterprise has in its favour the six great elements essential to profitable manufacture. (1) A practically unlimited supply of first-class natural cement rock. (2) An abundant supply of proved white limestone. (3) Over 1,000,000 tons of coal in its own developed mine. (4) A permanent supply of fresh watc? for all purposes. (5) Mill site and harbour facilities of an exceptionally advantageous type, (6) Low transport charges, both for tho raw material and finished product. With the whole undertaking in the hands of recognised experts and with a demand for cement that is (growing in manifold directions tho future of the British Standard Portland Cement, Limited, is assured; Investors will rapidly see, by studying the policy and by examining tho results of research and analyses as set forth' in the prospectus,' that'the proposition could not begin "under more favourable auspices. Of tho original 213,000 £1 contributing shares offered to the public, the promoters have taken up no less than 80,000 for cash and guarantee 4 per cent, interest on calls paid while the works are being built. Six per cent, will be allowed on public capital paid" up in advance of calls. The prospectus can be obtained from the local brokers, George Creagh, Esq;, H. E. Fnrde, Esq., L. T,-Symes, Esq.,' from any member, of,the Stock Exchange,; from tho National Bank: of -?New -Zealand", or from the interim secretary, Mr. P. E. Pattrick, F.P.A.N.Z., Druids' Chambers, P.O. Bos 542, WelliagUaj.~"-A<lvt,
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19469, 27 October 1926, Page 11
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