The Mining Forgery.
The “Daily Mail” alleges that Anthony S. Rowe, partner in the j firm of Bewick and Moreign, civil and mining engineers, has disappeared, and that it was reported on the Stock Exchange that he had obtained advances on forged share certificates of the Great Fingal Consolidated. Company. Se is supposed to have speculated, contrary to the partnership agreement, the decline in West Australian, mining stock causing his 'undoing. It is understood tkit- the forgeries concern- 15,000 -shares, valued at .£90,000. Auditors are investigating the matter. The firm states that its financial position is not involved. It is reported that the firm received a letter from Rowe admitting certain offences..
Rowe did not profit by the forgeries, which were intended to cover differences on Kaffirs. Though not legally liable, the partners are arranging with the holders of the certificates.
Fingalls fell thirteen-sixteenths, but have recovered a quarter, and are now at £6 ss.
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Manawatu Herald, 3 January 1903, Page 2
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155The Mining Forgery. Manawatu Herald, 3 January 1903, Page 2
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