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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 17, Issue 919, 17 January 1871, Page 3

Amended Notice. l EALED TENDERS will bereeeived up to noon on FRIDAY, the 20th day of January, 18.71, at th* office of the undersigned, Napier, from par ties desirous of CONTRACTING for ROAD WORK in that portion of the Seventy-mile Bush situate between Takapau and the Manawatu Gorge. The Work will be let in twelve contracts, as follows: X.—From entrance at Takapau, about 3 miles east (nearer Mr Grant's) from the old roacl, to the open land at the small clearing Tawhili (the clearing not measured in) about 2 miles, 2.-From the south entrance into the bush at Tawbiti, to the north bank of the Mangatuwainui, about 3J miles, 3,—From the south bank of the Mangatuwainui, to a peg marked 111, south of the Mangatuwainui, I about 2 miles. 4.—From peg TJf to the clearing Whakaroatapu (exclusive of clearing) about miles. s.—From Whakaroatapu to the clearing Piri Piri (no open land measured on either clearing), about 2| miles. 6. From Piri Piri to Tahoraite, I about 3£ miles. 7. —Consist*: of two portions, viz : About J mile between Tahoraite and Orongi clearing, and miles between Orongi and Matahiwi clearing, about 2 miles. B.—From entrance into bush at Matahiwi, near Pukerangi, to peg VTII, running towards the Manawatu Gorge, 2 miles. 9.—From peg VIII to peg IX, 2 miles. 10.— From peg IX to peg X, 2 miles 11.—From peg X to peg XT, 2 miles 12.—From peg XI to peg XII, at Manawatu Gorge, about 2 miles The whole line is marked out upon the ground The work consists of clearing a roadway, 33 feet wide, of all timber and root;?-, so as to form a perfectly even surface. The timber and scrub, IGJ feet on either side of the roadway, has to be cut down down to within Id inches of the surface, and to be removed, together with all fallen timber, so as to leave 06 feet in width clear of all timber or scrub. Contracts to be completed within four months from date of acceptance of tender. Tenders to state distinctly the portion of the line, as described by num ber, for which the tender is intended. Tenders to state the rate at per chain. Specifications can be seen, at the Government Agent's office, Napier; Mr liathbone's, Waipawa; and Mr Drawer's, Waipukman ; and Mr Hudson's, Wallingford; and further information will be supplied on application to Mr Weber's Survey Camp, on the Bush line. J. D. ORMOND, General Government Agent. January 9, 1871. 127 MOUNT VERNON STEAM BOILING DOWN ESTABLISHMENT. rpHE above Establishment will be reX opened on or about the Ist of February, 1871. Parties favoring the undersigned with Sheep may rely on every care and attention being paid so as to pioduce First Class TALLOW, and on the lowest price being charged. Tallow and- Skins bought at full current rates. Also, Sheep bought. Casks supplied at cost. ARTHUR HARDING, 18 Manager. LAND TO LET. SMALL FARM SECTIONS of rich ,_ Agricultural Land to let for 21 years at low rents, along the line of road between the Waipawa and Tukituki Rivers. Apply to JOHN HARDING, 17 Mount Vernon,