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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 34, 9 February 1901, Page 3

COMMON, SHELTON AND CO., Limited. STOCK SALES. Our next Sale will be held ’ At Mr W. Hutchinson’s Yards, Puhatikotiko, .on. • TUESDAY, PEmuiAijy 12, 1 at 11.80 a.m. , * : : - Present Entries: 4000 SHEEP, Including—--1500 4-year-old Ewes SOO Lambs (Prom Waihuka Station). 500 Sheep (From Mr J. C. MoLean) 300 Wethers 400 Ewes (From Mr W. Hutohinson). 20 Lincoln Earns HORSES. 1 Coaching Filly I Hunter 3 Hacks 1 Woolpress. Further entries invited. COMMON, SHELTON & CO., J. B. KELLS, Auctioneer. At the Waerenga-a hika Yards, on THURSDAY, EsmnTAßr U. Present Entries: 2000 including—--1500 Wethers 500 4-year-old Ewes (From Ngatapa Stalion). 50 Lincoln Earns. 100 HEAD CATTLE THURSDAY, Mabch 14. RAM SALE. Thursday, February 14. COMMON, SHELTON, & 00., Ltd J. B. KELLS, Auctioneer.

IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. RANGES. RANGES. COMMON, SHELTON & CO. WISH to inform the pulii:" of Gisborne and District that they aw Sole Agents for Luke and Son’s Celebrated PORTABLE RANGES. These Ranges have the very latest improvements, and are specially adapted for Country Districts where wood is the fuel used. Both Oven and Boiler are Removable, and can be Replaced at Small Cost when worn out. They are easily taken to pieces, and oan be packed on horseback to the most outlying districts. We would respectfully ask you to inspeot these Ranges before purchasing. We have sold a great number of these Ranges in this district and have received very high testimonials as to their Economy and splendid cooking qualities, and have every faith in recommending them. Also, — Agents Fob—• . SHACKLOCK’S ORION RANGES. A Full Stock of each make of Ranges kept in Store. GISBORNE HARBOR BOARD. TO THE COUNTY ELECTORS OF THE GISBORNE HARBOR BOARD. Ladies and Gentlemen, There being a general election for members of the Board to be taken next month, I beg respectfully to offer my services.

At present the Board have arranged for a large quantity of work, including the extension of the groyne and the building and using of an expensive dredge. The groyne and the dredge will cost about £22,000, and in addition to this the working expenses of the dredge have to be provided for. This work has been submitted to Mr Napier Bell for his approval, and his ropor recommends the work being carried out. As a layman, if elected to the Board I shall do my best to see the present authorised work carried out with expedition and economy. From a perusal of the statement of accounts published to the end of 1899, and a glance to-day of what the figures will be in the Board’s statement to 31st December, 1900,1 am strongly of opinion that without any alteration to the existing wharfage tariff, with which the district appears to be satisfied, the revenue of the Board in the very near future should with proper. economy be such that no harbor rates should be collectable , and that later the wharfage rates should be reduced as the volume of the trade of port increases. If elected, I will do my best to see—(l.) That the shipping interest gets as goo facilities as it is entitled to in such a port as Gisborne. (2.) That the accommodation for passengers coming and going shall receive fair attention at the hands of the Board.

(3.) That the large expenditure to which the Board is at present committed is carried out with the best economy and with due consideration to the best results. (4.) That the finance of the Board should be worked with a view of—(а) Abolishing the exitt'ng harbor rates, (б) Reducing the existing wharfaga rate. With this expression of my views, I respectfully ask your consideration of my candidature. ' I am Your obedient servant, F. J. SHELTON,