The Failure of Birmingham Bicycle Manufacturers: An adjourned meeting of the creditors of Thomas Smith, William Smith, and Thomas Smith the younger, carrying on business in co-partnership, under the style of Thomas Smith and Sons, manufacturers of tools, bicycles and bicycle fittings, at Saltley Mill, Adderley Road, Saltley and having a retail shop at 21 Holborn Viaduct, London, … Mr. Pinsent appeared for the debtors and creditors were represented by Messrs. J. Ansell … and Mr. Hooper … Mr. Pinsent explained that the last meeting was adjourned in order that a committee might draw up a scheme to be submitted to the creditors. The committee consisted of twelve of the largest creditors, and they met on Monday last at the debtors’ works to discuss the best course to be taken in the interests of the creditors. … (discussion and outcome) …
[See additional in Birmingham Daily Post: Friday 22nd October 1886]
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