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Grey River Argus, Volume VII, Issue 479, 9 February 1869, Page 4

GJBAND DISPLAY ■ ■ 0T ' HEW GOO DS. THOMPSON, SMITH, and BARKLEY •• H • Have much pleasure in reminding the inhabitants of Greymouth, Cobden, and H I=3 the publio generally that they are now showing the most magnificent stock of © New Goods that has ever been exhibited „ in this town, and at prices that must Pi " command a speedy sale, as all the goods O» have been selected by one of the nrm . W in the best Australian markets, and 93 purchased under most favorable circumstances. . © $ k* We* would direct special attention to *** our stock of. Silks, Fancy Dresses, Silk and Cloth Jackets, Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, aud Fancy H Trimmings, all of which are very beauti- . fill in style, this season, and cannot fail W ™ to please the most fastidious. In our BOOT department will be n-t t found an exceedingly complete assortxnent of Children's, Maids', Ladies', and " Gentlemen's Boots, manufactured by . P3 tie most celebrated makers in Great " Britain, and which we can most strongly E"* recommend for perfection in fit and M durability in wear. . £> S Our HOUSE -FURNISHING department contains some beautiful 53 patterns in Carpetings and Hearthnigs, Floor Oilcloths, Cocoa Matting, W I)oor-mats, Table-covers, Table Damasks, Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, long and " short Curtains, &c, <fee. ' Our CLOTHING department is also w © most replete with every novelty for 1* Gentlemen's wear, and tbe stock which we are now showing will fully bear out £5 P^ the high character which we have already attained in this particular £*j Js{ branch of our business, namely, of keeping tbe best class of Colonial-made f 4 O Goods obtainable in the Colonies, and . selling the same at *™ ' W MODERATE PRICES ! ! < THOMPSON, SMITH* and BA EKLEY. ~ "O N S A ~L E 33. WHrMOEE'S, DERATED WATER AND CORDIAL MANUFACTORY, RICHMOND QUAY, BLOOD'S STOUT, HENNESSY'S BRANDY, ETTM, GIN, WHISKEY, PORT, SHERRY, AND CLARET WINES CONCENTRATED ESSENCE OF MALT VINEGAR, &c. STRIKE AND 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.

4 USTRALASIAN INSURANCE COM- •"• PANY. FIRE, . LIFE, and MARINE. Established, 1857. Subscribed capital, £500,000. Paid-up Capital : Fire and Marine, £100,000. Life, £25,000. Reserved Fund, £70,000. BOARD OF DIRECTORS : Chairman, Hon. Alexander Fraser, M.L.C. Vice-Chairman, James Graham, Esq. Edward Cohen, Eaq, 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 rateß. 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 issued on very favorable conditions, -'o 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.

MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN Unclaimed Money Restored, &c. HOGAN S Australian, European, and American General Agency Office and Universal Nf ws Room, under the patronage oi the Governments of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, New Zealand, &c, &c. The Proprietors of the Gkey River Aegus 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. % 1. Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, pei annum is given on sums less than L2OO ; at the rate of 4 per cent, per annum on sums over L 20 0; and in tht same proportion foi 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 have direct Government security foi 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 de posits. - 5. Married women may deposit money in the Pdst Office Savings' Bank, and money sc deposited will be repaid to the depositor, unless her husband yves notice, in writing, of marriage, and claims.payment of the deposits. "'■. 6. Money may be deposited by or on behalf of ivinors. Depositors over seven yean of age are treated us persons of full age, bu( hiinors under seven years of age cannot withdraw their deposits until they have reached the age of seven. 7. Applications to the Chief Office in eacl Province on the business of Post Office Savings' Banks, and tbe replies sent thereto, are free from .-.iiarge or postage-