Re finch, P.D

[1992] FCA 247

IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

G E N E W DIVISION
BANKRUPTCY DISTRICT

OF THE STATE OF OUEENSLAND

No OB 41 of 1990

RE: PETER DAVID FINCH

Debtor

HINUTES OF ORDER

JUDGE MAKING ORDER:	Cooper J
DATE OF ORDER:	7 April, 1992
PLACE :	Brisbane
THE COURT ORDERS THAT:

1. Peter David Finch be discharged from bankruptcy.

Note:	Settlement and entry of orders is dealt with in Rule
124 of the Bankruptcy Rules.

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IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
GENERAL DIVISION
BANKRUPTCY DISTRICT

OF THE STATE OF OUEENSLAND

No OB 41 of 1990

RE: PETER DAVID FINCH

Debtor

CO-:	Cooper J
DATE :	7 April, 1992
PLACE :	Brisbane

EX TEMPORE REASONS FOR JUDGMENT

This is an application by Peter David Finch pursuant to section 150 of the Bankru~tcv Act for discharge. The bankrupt became bankrupt on 17 January, 1990 as a result of certain debts which he incurred in the carrying on with others of a partnership business in Townsville of registered travel agent.

Since he has become bankrupt he has made full disclosure to the Official Receiver in Queensland of his affairs; two of his creditors have been paid out, and the remaining two substantial creditors, American Express and the Queensland Teachers Credit Union, have been advised by the bankrupt of his intended application today, such notice of proceedings having been given on 25 March, 1992.

The Official Receiver in Queensland does not oppose the application, nor is he aware of any adverse circumstance which would be relevant to the exercise of the discretion by

the court on this application. The application is necessary in that in his present employment with the company Traveland, the bankrupt's prospects of advancement in that employment are being hindered by his inability to apply for and obtain

'registration as a travel agent due to his status as a
bankrupt. Similarly, he needs access to his passport on a
regular basis, having regard to the demands of his employment.

Having regard to the report of the Official Receiver and the attitude of the Official Receiver expressed in court today, and further having regard to the circumstances of the bankrupt, I am satisfied that it is a proper case for me to exercise my discretion and order discharge.

Accordingly, I order that Peter David Finch be

discharged from bankruptcy.

I certify that this and the preceding page

are a true copy of the reasons for	judgment herein of the Honourable Mr.
Justice Cooper. Date: 7 April, 1992

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