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Grey River Argus, Volume VI, Issue 399, 4 August 1868, Page 4

STRIKE AISTD BLACKMORE, (Late by special appointment to his Excellency Sir Geo. Grey, X.C.8.) IMPORTERS, ALE AND PORTER BREWERS, CORDIAL MANUFACTURERS, AND BOTTLERS OF ENGLISH PORTER, GEEYMOUTH A.JSTD C H A.TUL, EST O INT.

CeilbStld|^^^^P Premium the pROVEB AND BAKER SEWING MACHINE CO. With great satisfaction announce that thej' have recently had the honor of supplying two of their ELASTTC-STITCH FAMILY SEWING MACHINES Tv HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN! And at the PARIS EXPOSITION, 1867, THE CROSS OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR Was conferred upon the Representative of the GROVER AND BAKER'S MACHINES. N.B. — It is advertised that a Contemporary Sewing Machine was awarded the GOLD MEDAL at the late Exposition at Paris ; but at the Office of the Gbover and Baker Sewing Machine Company, 80 Collins street, Melbourne, may be seen a certified copy of the OFFICIAL AWARD LIST OF THE IMPERIAL COMMISSION, Which shows that NO GOLD MEDAL WAS AWARDED TO ANY SEWING MACHINE WHATEVER. Head Office for the Australasian Colonies : — 80 COLLINS STREET EAST, MELBOURNE. AGENTS WANTED — Particulars on application. EW. JONES AND CO. . having made arrangements to extend their business from its present limits of Sale by private Treaty to one embracing that of AUCTIONEERS. The particular department of an Auctioneer's Business to which they specially ntend to devote their attention is that of HOUSE AND PROPERTY Their long and tried experience in this essentially an ESTATE AGENCY BUSINESS, makes them confident that they can supply a deficiency which is now being much felt in Hokitika and throughout the Coast, and as thej r intend to undertake Sales at a distance, rendering account sales aud proceeds with unfailing promptness, they trust that the patronage which has been so liberally bestowed on them as private Agents aud Salesmen will be extended to them as Auctioneers. MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN Unclaimed Money Restored, &c. HOGAN S Australian, Europeau, and American General Agency Office and Universal News Room, under the patronage of the Goveinmints of New Soiith Wales, Victoria, South Australia, New Zealand, &c, &c. The Proprietors of the Guey Rivee Akgus are hereby appointed my authorised agents. Enquiries for Missing Friends, or other information sought through the advertising columns of this Journal, will have immediate attention. Agents are appointed in the principal towns in the world, and newspapers published by them are regularly filed, and open for the free inspection of the public. Address : Portland, Victoria, Australia. JAMES HOGAN, Sole Proprietor. POST OFFICE SAVINGS' BANKS. The JVfttu Zealand Gazette of March 25th publishes the following regulations for the banks as iibove newly established at Christchnrch, Lyttelton, Kaiapoi, Timaru, Akaroa, Hokitika, Greymouth, and Waimate :- 1. Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum is given on suras less than L2OO ; at the rate of 4 per cent, per annum on sums over L 20 0; and in the, same proportion for any shorter time on every complete LI deposited, provided that no interest be allowed on more than LSCO. 2. Depositors in the Post Office Savings' Banks nave direct Government security for the prompt repayment of their money. 3. A depositor in any one of the Post Office Banks can continue his deposits at any other of such Banks, and can withdraw his money at that Post Office Bank which is most convenient to him. 4. The strictest secrecy is observed with respect to the names of depositors in Post Office Banks, and the amounts of their deposits. 5. Married women may deposit money in the Post Office Savings' Bank, and money so deposited will be repaid to the depositor, unless her husband gives notice, in writing, of marriage, and claims payment of the deposits. 6. Money may be deposited by or on behalf of minors. Depositors over seven years of age are treated as persons of full age, but minors under seven years of age cannot withdraw their deposits until they have reached the age of seven. 7. Applications to the Chief Office in each Province on the business of Post Office Savings' Banks, and the replies sent thereto, are free from jhargc or postage

INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION, Melbocjrne, 186(3-67. COFFEE AND SPICES. NOTICE.— Fikst Pjuze Medal has been awarded to ROBERT HARPER and CO., of Melbourne, for Coffee and Spices ; all good, of excellent a' xlity.— Vide Report of the Jurors to the U oyal Commissioners. CAUTION. — As certain unprincipled Persons are vending inferior COFFEE by imitating our red and blue labels, the public are hereby informed that every package of our standard Coffees has the signature "Robert Harper and Co. " N.B.— R, H. and Co. beg to inform the public that owing to an extra duty of 2d per lb having been lately imposed on manufactured coffee irnportedinto Ne\v.2sealanri, they j have started a branch of their business in ] Dunedin, which enables them to execute orders for coffees, spces, pepper, &c., of the same standard qualities, and at the same prices, as they have hitherto supplied from Melbourne, before the prohibitory duty was imposed. T>ARIS EXHIBITION, 1867. WHEELER & WILSON'S SEWING MACHINES Have been awarded their SIXTY-SEVENTH PRIZE GOLD MEDAL FOR SUPEHIOK EXCELLENCE, Thus leading all the world in Sewing Machines. The Cross of the Legion of Honor was conferred on individuals for services rendered, and not an award for machines exhibited. Piuce, from £10 10s. LONG AND CO.. IG6 Bourke street East, Melbourne, Agents for AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. Agents for Greymouth— FORSYTH AND MASTERS, Mawhera Quay. A USTRALASIAN INSURANCE COM- -"" PANY. FIRE, LIFE, and MARINE. Established, 1557. Subscribed capital, £500,000. Paid-up Capital : Fire and Marine, £100,000. Life, £25,000. Reserved Fuud, £70,000. BOARD OF DIRECTORS : Chairman, Hon. Alexander Fraser, M.L.C. V ice-Chairman, James Graham, Esq. Edward Cohen, Esq, M.L.A. Hon. W. J. T. Clarke, M.L.C. E. P. S. Sturt, Esq, P.M. Joseph Griffiths, Esq. Marine Surveyor : Captain W. G. Grave. Medical Officers : W. H. Campbell, Esq, F.R.C.S.E. J. B. Motherwell, Esq, M.D. Actuary : G. E. Cowley, Esq. Geelong Board of Directors : Robert Bruce Ronald, Esq. Alexander Buchanan, Esq. Secretary : George Fraser, Esq. Fire risks taken at lowest current rates. Marine risks accepted at current rates, and losses made payable either at the head office^ Melbourne, or at any of the agencies of the company in Great Britain, India, or the colonies, at the option of the assured. life policies issupd on very favorable conditions. Zo extra charge to members of volunteer brigades. • Very extended geographical limits allowed. Claims paid within one calendar month after proof of death. Particular attention is directed to the fact that the funds belonging to the life branch are protected by special Act of Parliament against any claim arising out of the fire and marine branch ; a substantial guarantee is thus afforded to policy holders. E. L. MONTEFIORE, Secretary. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROJ\. VIDENT SOCIETY. Established 1849. Annual Revenue Exceeds £103,560. Invested Funds Exceed £318,000. Principal Office— lo7 Collins street west Melbourne. DIRECTORS : Robert M'Dougal, Esq, Chairman. T. H. Power, Esq, Deputy-Chairman. R. T. Tracy, Esq, M.D, J.P. Andrew Sutherland, Esq, J.P. Professor Irving, M.A. Medical Referee— W. R. Pugh, Esq, M.D 131 Collins street east. Life Assurance, Annuity, and Endowment Business is transacted by the society, on favorable terms. The entire profits of the society, being the property of the members, are from time to time divided rateably among themselves. Forms of proposal and every other in formation can be obtained at the principa office, or at any of the agencies. By order o the Board, J. BRYCE WILKINSON, Resident Secretary. T ECTURES. The following EIGHT highly important LECTURES :— Ist— Structure of Man 2nd— Do. 3rd — Functions of Man 4th— Marriage sth— Abnormal Condition of Man (ith — Spermatorrhoea 7th — False Delicacy 8th — Special Diseases, As delivered at the Anthropological Museum ; the whole neatly bound together, entitled ' "THE PHTLOSOPHY OF MARRIAGE," Will be forwarded post free for six twopenny stamps, to parties unable to attend these popular lectures. Address, Secretary, Anthropological Museum and Gallery of Illustrations, 172 Bourke street oast, Melbourne.