PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE

Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume XLVIII, Issue 6093, 9 April 1948, Page 3

PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE

BUSIN GSM STATEMENT FOR FEBRUARY Estates to the value of £1,770,377 were reported and accepted tor administration by the Public Trustee during the month of February, 19 48. The total value of estates and funds under administration by the Public Trustee on March 31, 19 47, was £66,833,004 and the new business for the eleven months ended February 29 was £8,264,233. Grants of administration made by tile court in favour of the Public Trustee numbered 176 tor the month, During the month 648 new wills appointing the Public Trustee executor were prepared on behalf ot testators and lodged for safe custody and 529 existing wills were revised to provide for changes desired /by testators. The total number of wills now held in the Public Trust Office on behalf of living persons is 139,391.

Ngaruawahia Easter Camp This year ' Jft- -ster camp held at Ngaruwahif Mended by five of the church of Wai lli —Mrs I'oers and JHh Madsen, Sparrow, Elliott and eler. Most campers arrived on the Thursday night although some were more than a day later, there being between seven and eight hundred people in residence while over a thousand attended the meetings which were a source of inspiration to all. The main speakers were Principal Morling and Mr J. O. Sanders, both of whom came from Australia, and the .Rev. Deans, head of the 8.1.1., who visited Waihi some weeks ago in company with the 'chairman, Mr Rushbrook. Before each meeting commenced a short song service was conducted by Mr Murray Fountain, who, besides being a capable leader, was an excellent soloist. During the camp, opportunities were given for anyone who so desired to testify their belief and faith, many taking advantage of the offer. The camp cannot be too greatly recommended as an addition to the usual church activities, and the Waihi campers express their appreciation to Mr Madsen for providing transport.