SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 24, 1996
Magellan Petroleum Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-5507 06-0842255
State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation File Number) Identification No.)
149 Durham Road, Oak Park - Unit 31, Madison, CT 06443
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (203) 245-8380
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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FORM 8-K
MAGELLAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION
Item 5. Other Events
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996
will be held on Tuesday, December 10 1996 at 9:00 A.M. at the Marriott Hotel,
Orlando Airport, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida 32822.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
MAGELLAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By /s/ James R. Joyce
Name: James R. Joyce
Title: President
Date: September 24, 1996
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