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Grey River Argus, Volume XII, Issue 1233, 11 July 1872, Page 3

Government Notice. -.--»„... TVTEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENTLIFB 1M INSURANCE AND i ANNUITIES. The Government having been empowered by special Acts of the Legislature to enter into contract's for Insurances on Lives, and for the grants of Annuities and Endowments, are now prepared Wexecute Stny of the" usual contracts dependent upon the contingencies of human life. The following advantages are presented as deserving pf public attention, and especially of the Working Classes:— '<"•'/ -'• : > 1. All transactions, and powers of attorney and" other documents, are free ' Stamp Duty and all taxation. i - - 2. No charge is made beyond the purchase money of premium, 1 which may be paid' half -yearly or Quarterly. . * •Ii 3. Should the assured die during the 1 , days of grace, the policy will still be valid. 4. Surrender Values are granted on the whole, or any part of a contract which has endured for five years. 5. The tables of Premiums in all the branches' are' considerably less thandn any other office in New Zealand. J y 6. Residence is permitted in any part of the Australasian Colonies and Europe, and- premiums may , be paid on the due. dates at the nearest Money Order Office. ' 7. Insurances effected for the benefit, of and settled on Wife and Children are free, to the extent of L2OOO from; the : claims of Creditors. ;i . „,.. ...,;;-, 8. The Consolidated Revenue of the Colony is liable for all claims, in the event*of the receipts, which are duly invested at compound interest, at any time ■ being insufficient to meet demands, thus affording the best security to the Assured:- • „ : V The fullest information can be obtained on application at any Money Order Office, or to the Postmaster, Greymouth. ■ . W. GISBORNE, Commissioner. Election Notices; ;^;; T>AROA DISTRICT ROAD BOARD. Pursuant to the provisions of certain Acts of the General Assembly of New Zealand, intituled "The County of Westland Act, 1868," and "The Regulation of Elections Act, 1870," I, iJaurice O'Connor, Returning Officer .for the : Road District' of Paroa, do hereby give, notice that an ELECTION will be held of ONE qualified person to serve as a Member of the Paroa District Road Board, in 'the room of Edward. ■ Butler,: Esquire; resigned. •■.-.. ..-.:;. The NOMINATION of Candidates will take place at the Road Board Office, Paroa, on THURSDAY; the ISth-nist.i at noon.. The POLL, if required, will be taken on THURSDAY, the 25th inst., and the Polling Places will be declared on the day of - Nomination. ; MAURICE d'CONNOR, Returning Officer. -Paroa, July 5, 1872. ■ , _ Tenflers , npENDERS are invited, for the Con- -*- struction of a Powder Magazine. Plans and specifications may be. seen at the County Engineer's Office, Hokitika, and. at the Court House, Greymouth. Tenders to be sent in to the County Chair* . man, on or before the 15th inst JOHN C. FREW, ■ County Engineer. ; npBNDERS are invited for construction -*- of Thirteen Chains of Tramway, from Breakwater to Middloton'a steps..., Specifica- . tion to be seen at District Engineer's Office, Greymouth, where tenders will be received up to 4 p.m. on SATURDAY, 13&^uly, 1872. ;■■•■•■ ,:.:.:■ K;-.*7JJ ■"~ . The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. C. Y. O'CONNOR, District Engineer. Engineer's Office, Greymouth, ■- : ..-;■ _-„ 9th July, 187.2., Millinery, &c. MRS T U- R N E R, ItX Milliner and Head-dress Maker, Straw and Tuscan Hat and Bonnet - MaNUFACTORER. Hats and Bonnets cleaned, altered, and trimmed. Ladies' own material made up. Address— Lee's Buildings, Mackay strwt . Importers and Merchants TTAMILTON ANDIN^CHOI^ IMPORTERS,' Mack at Street, Opposite the Volunteer Hall. Wanted. l TTTANTED Known that all kinds of JOB VV PRINTING are executed at the Office of this Paper, at the Lowest Possible Rates. Estimates given if required; I TITORNING GOVERNESS ' A Lady, who has had many years experience in Tuition and is thoroughly proficient in Music, is desirous of obtaining an engage* niont, as Morning or Daily Governess. For address apply at the office of this paper. TTTANrED the Public to Know, that T. vcYiT NORTH, at the Little Shtfft corner of Mawhera Quay and Boundary strfcet, Importer of Gl&ui, Chiia; Earthenware, Basket* wore, American Chairs, Toys, &&, is selling those articles Cheaper than ever before sold in Greymouth; ; and invriesan inspection of his varied Stock. Goods lent on hire. Country orders promptly attended to, and all Good* oarefvOly packed. .