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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

New Zealand Native Oyster Fisheries Company, Limited

New Zealand Native Oyster Fisheries Company, Limited. Directors, Messrs. G. H. Baylis (Chairman), E. H. Beere, C.E. (Managing Director), F. A. Death, J.P., and T.W. Young, J.P. Secretary, Mr. E. H. Beere. Solicitors, Messrs. Menteath and Beere. Auditor, Mr. W. McLean. Manager of beds. Mr. J. L. Harvey. Bankers, Bank of New South Wales. Office, 6 Lambton Quay, Wellington. This Company, which was incorporated in February, 1894, has a capital of £3000, in 300 shares of £10 each, of which 120 are allotted and fully paid up. The oyster farm is situate in Porirua Harbour, and extends to 412 acres; it is well sheltered, and naturally adapted for oyeter culture. This has been fenced in so as to protect the young oysters, and it is confidently expected that the operations of the Company will prove very profitable.