161 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, Liverpool, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1945.] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair), E. Green, C. S. Baxter, M. D., G. Evans J. P., T. Percy, Capt. R. A. O. C., W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle, C. C., F. W. Lake & Secy. Minutes of Meeting of 15th Sept., were read & confirmed. T. Lawton 158 No enquiries were reported. Indemnity 160 Secy. reported that script for Shares Nod. 1848 to 1850, had now been found. Finance Receipts reported were:- Ministry of Works Gwladys St. Stand £125.0.0 L'pool F. C. Share Gate £239.7.3 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise Tax £13.7.11 Theo. Kelly Xpenses £100.0.0 Bank Balance £19,319.15.1. Dr. A. G. M. Sub Committees It was decided to take further Report 158 advice upon the report already received at the meeting of August 28th, & it was resolved that "the Secretary instruct the Auditors of the Company, Messrs Theodore Roger Bowler & Co., & the Solicitors to the Company, Messrs T. J. Smith & Son, to make a joint examination of the Voting Papers used at the last Annual General Meeting of the Company on the election of Directors, & the proxies exercised in connection therewith, & after such examination to render to the Board a joint Report, & in particular, on the use of the said proxies.". Messrs G. Evans & T. Percy resolved their votes against this Resolution. A. W. Fielding 156 Secy. reported the result of the