Guesses in Receiver Statement Highlight Company Cash Handling
John Tuck the receiver for the Universal Distributing Company testifies about the balance owed since 1959 and notes questionable cash handling. He cites shop takings, receipts totaling £644 12s 1d, and sums from the firm J T Young Ltd and the firm’s liquidator, with a cheque cashed in single pound notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Tuck
U.D.C
Nxt
Hhown
Vien
Tuck
Mumory
Wim Iit Fia
Universal
Banke
Universal Distributing Company
Codd
Havios
Young, & Chenwe
Sud
Cheaes
Canberra companys affairs missing page from auditors report
Witness explained alterations and questioned misappropriation linked to John Dean and other company figures. The testimony covered cheques, payments for materials, and a disputed personal account entry tied to a Kingston building project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Codd
John Dean
Posal
Witnem
Mont Wick
Mr. Codd
Reed
U.S
Rai
A. Ryan
Fent of
Ringaton
Nen
Entry Erasure At Co mpany Books Sparks Audit Question
A financial hearing revealed a misentered amount of £216/6 in a 1950 receivership account. Witnesses said the erasure would benefit only one official, and questioned why the cash book was not properly checked during the audit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cola Neuthet
Ntry
Mr. Codd
Werman
Denne
Witisewn
Bir
Énert Garren
Bonnett
Robert Gurrun
Kent Momow
Arthur Cocke and Co
Tuck
Arthur Cocks and Co
Witmens
Cory Tally
Codd
Leredit
Shop cash skimming and diamond theft allegations
Testimony recounts shop takings not banked and receipts for diamond rings valued at £400, with witnesses detailing loans and payments. Codd questions Tuck about missing cash books, bank records, and ledger discrepancies, while noting overdrafts and misposted cheques amid a broader audit of the UD C and related accounts.
Discrepancies in Asset Values and Auditor Advice
Testimony outlines auditor recommendations to wind up the company. Witness says future prospects for Canberra seemed better in 1958 amid receiver actions. Questions over losses from August 1928 to later, book figures, and asset valuations. Withers admits selling stock for 4400 and other irregular payments. officials dispute the value of shares and services from Deans and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatiminrty
Codd
Hiehat
Tuck
Canberra
Mir
Coda
Sawore
Witnemant
Duck
Tag Sanste
Dumield
Reentyera
Ewane
Deans
Dasma
Partnership dispute over mill ownership and forged accounts
The case centers on Coneietian Ranke who admits buying all machinery from Str Pudk totaling £2201 and an alleged partnership with Tuck that was never carried out. Witnesses describe an agreement dating to the mill sale, with disputed payments, timber invoices of £2300, and partial collections from debtors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coneietian Ranke
Ake Milan
Canbert
Str. Pudk
Passiente
Leith Tuck
Tuck
Witness
Eftact
Mar
Witnens
Owen
Han
Davies
Codd
Witnes
Hooper
Debentures Tenders and Receiver Controversy at Canberra
Legal hearing over second series of debentures and the appointment of a receiver for the DuMold estates. Walter Davien outlines tendered debentures and questioned receivership, with Mr Codd and Sir Robert Garvan present. Counsel discuss liquidation timing, opinions on appointment, and opportunities to present further evidence in court.
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Walter Davien
Canberra
Tweelver
Tuck
Witnese
Damela
Imerica
Witnear
Tr. Dumeth
Daben
Turen
Duyles
Codd
Coad
Withiax
Rob
Ert Garvan
Naviow
Comme
Dickson
John Dwans
Robert Gerran
Iversiona
Wedneway
Paview
Robert Gurran
Speed Record Plans For 300 MPH Race
Exiled London announcement says Captain J Irving and the Golden Arrow project a 300 mph speed record bid. Milleney and others design a 221.6 mph trial craft for Brooklands, Daytona, and New Zealand venues with Malcolm Campbell’s record in view. An American Miller-built machine with a 24‑cylinder 2600 hp engine is also advancing.
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London
J. Irving
Jain Milleney & Rave
W Rewiny
Furthur
Unie
A. G. Millar
Auréous
Brooklands
Jan
Daytona
U B.A
New Zealand
Malcolm Campbell
Blum
Hewland
Reapact Co
Sgures
Dominion
Campbell
Weeds Great Cure For Coughs and Colds
A brief note claims weeds provide a cure for coughs and colds with an avver falls flavor. The item reads as a short curiosity noting folk remedies and local skepticism about herbal cures.
New Use for Wireless Valves Aids Ship Steadiness
A new device described by Dr Alexanderson and a wire engineer uses streamlined rudders mounted on opposing sides of a vessel to rise or fall with the order of a tiny electric current. The system moves rapidly and simply with a small but amplified current, potentially replacing heavy flywheel gyrostabilizers on ships.
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Alexanderson
Colevinien
IL Ia
Livingstone's Over Coat Auctioned and Recalled
A fragmentary report notes David Livingstone's overcoat, worn on his last journey, passed from Charterhouse to Blantyre's Memorial, described as worn and patched with a tale of its supposed use for food barter, later linked to medical cures and a garbled, satirical account of its reception.
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David Livingstone
Atria
Charterhouse School
Tavingatone
Blantyre
Livingstone
Livingatone
Tania Wan Matoba
Revival Sermon and Contribution Service at Bt John’s Church
The article notes a Church of England revival address at Bt John’s Church last Sunday and a forthcoming service on the next Wednesday at 7 PM. The Anglican Archbishop of Goulburn and Bt Gabriel’s Archoho are mentioned in connection with a contribution bearer event.
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Bt. John's
TA Mami
Nerview
Catholin
Aiahgp
Goulburn
Bt. Gabriel
Johns Couret
Presbyterian Clergy Exchange Noted in Church Meeting
The Presbyterian church records an exchange of pulpits between Rev. A. J. Waldeck and Rev. J. B. Qwon, MA. The arrangement, approved at a church gathering, sets Waldeck to preside over a sorrowful service and outlines the ordinary ministerial duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Waldeck
B. Qwon
Dr. Waldeck
Methodist Flame Mission Sunday Observed
Tomorrow observances mark Flame Mission Sunday across Circuits with public meetings led by Superintendent Rupert P Willan at Central Methodist and Lyceum Hall Sydney. Delegates from Que beyan Wattle and Mell join for a schedule of lectures, songs, and charitable work at Central Hall Forreston Tuyadan and other venues.
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Lyceum Hall Bydney
Rupert
Willan
Que Beyan
Conborn
Williane
Mt Ant
Tatneascor
al Kehd Ow Toma
Atl Central Hall
Porreston
Tuyadan
Co operative Meeting Time Adjusted For Winter Services
The cooperative council resolved to continue winter church services at Central Methodist Mil Would. The previous 7:40 pm time was kept but moved to 7:40 pm tonight. Tomorrow evening, the meeting is set to begin at 7 o clock, or four days later on the fourth of September at the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toldork
Australian Goods Popular In England
Mr. J. Marquette, flour exports from Sydney, returns from his trip to England. Australian wines and other goods are noted as more popular in Britain than home brands, with expectations of further growth in Australian exports.
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England
J. Marquette
Sydney
Brosd
Arid Australi
Bmp
Lana
Omy
Tram Dashes Across Sydney Street
A tram carriage rear portion collapsed along Gali Tomer Street in the City area, sending debris onto the roadway and causing passengers to flee. Conductor Harry Franke sustained injuries, and bystanders reported a severe impact as the tram lurched along the street before officials arrived.
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Sydney
Fly
Gali Tome
City
Harry Franke
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