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i prove a profitable speculation. The mine is being slowly developed, tind the market is kept well supplied with coal, while abundance is also being raised for shipment. A vessel called the Waterman is now under orders from a Melbourne iirrn to call at Port Seymotir on her way from New Zealand, and she is expected to ship about 200 tons of coal for the Victorian market. Other ships are shortly to follow, so that there is every probability of a trade being successfully opened up with the sister colony. The Port Arthur Coal Company is also advancing. This t<o is iv the hands of one or two individuals, aud a new and very extensive seam of valuable coal has just been discovered, and opened up. The coal is known as the ' Walmsley,' and is an excellent domestic fuel, which does not fly, as much of the coal from these mines ia known to do. •For malting and manufacturing purposes, the Port Arthur coal has long been celebrated, as it burns clearly, and the fires keep up for a very long time. Orders are now received from maltsters on the northern side of the island, and the proprietors are likewise endeavouring to open up a trade with Victoria, which promises to prove most remunerative." QUEENSLAND GOLD FIELDS. STEAM TO MELBOURNE DIRECT, Forwarding Passengers to SYDNEY. rg^HE Panama, New Zealand, and AusK. tralian R. M. Company's steamship, T A It A R U A , 1000 tons, 500 horse-power, Will, be despatched for Melbourne direct, On SATURDAY NEXT, Bth INST., At 3 p.m. With Gold and Passengers, In Bpeed aud accommodation, this renowned steamship is unsurpassed in the Colonies. Passengers proceeding by her may safety count upon being iv Melbourne on the fifth day after embarkation. Early application for passage is necessary, as it is anticipated she will fill up speedily. The Dispatch will convey passengers on board, free of charge. For freight or passage, apply to G. W. MOSS, Agent, Albert street. STEAM TO MELBOURNE DIRECT. r| THE Melbourne, Adelaide, ami] 'New JL Zealand Steam Shipping Company's fine and favorite steamers will sail for Melbourne direct, as under — GOTHENBURG, on the 7th AUGUST. ALHAMBRA, on or about the 20th instant. For Freight or Passage, apply to D. GIRDWOOD and CO., Agents. Mawhera Quay, STEAM-TUG PERSEVERE rriHE above-named Steameris prepared to JL carry Passengers and Cargo, and TOW VESSELS iv and out of the River as per agreement. D. GIRDWOOD and CO., Agents, Mawhera Quay. STEAJkI-TUG DISPATCH, THE Grey River Steam Tug Company's powerful Double-Engine Steamer DISPATCH, Is prepared to Tow Vessels in and out of the river as per agreement, to be arranged on application to G. W. MOSS, Manage)-, Albert street. lUTECHAXIC'S INSTITUTE, -*■"-*- Gresson street. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. MR. JOHN BLACK, The Eminent Scotch, English, and Irish Vocalist } assisted by MR. T. H. WEST, The Celebrated Baritone ; And MR. A. SINGER, Tenor, Will give their Unrivalled entertainment at the above Rooms On FRIDAY EVENING, 7th INSTANT. Doors open at 7 ; commence at 7.30 sharp. Admission : — Reserved seats, 4s ; back seats, 2s. TJNITED STATES CONCERT HALLVAR I ETIES. MISS ANNIE MERTON, The Popular Comedienne, Burlesque Aotress and Vocalist. MR. W. H . NEWTON. FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY, In their Popular Entertainment, assisted by the CELEBRATED VARIETY TROUPE, EVERY EVENING. WESLEYAN CHURCH BUILDING FUND. The second of a series of SIX LECTURES AND READINGS, in aid of the above fund, will be given at the Institute, Gresson street, on TUESDAY NEXT, 11th AUG., by the Rev J. T. Shaw, Subject — " Astronomy aud Astronomers," illustrated by diagrams. W. H. Revell, Esq., R.M., in the chair. Lecture to commence at half-past seven. Tickets for the series 10s. Single Lecture , 2s.