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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 17, Issue 921, 19 January 1871, Page 3

Amended Notice.» SEALED TENDERS will bereceived up to noon on FRIDAY, the 20th day of January, 1871, at the 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: — I,—From entrance at Takapau, about 3 miles east (nearer Mr Grant's) from the old road, to the open land at the small clearing Tawhiti (the clearing not measured in) about 2 miles. 2.—From the south entrance into the bush at Tawhiti, to the norfli bank of the Mangatuwainui, about 3 J miles. 3.—From the south bank of the Mangatuwainui, to a peg marked 111, south of the Mangatuwainui, about 2 miles. 4.—From peg 111 to the clearing Whakaroatapu (exclusive of clearing) about 2J 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, about 3|- miles. 7.—Consist*: of two portions, viz : About -1- mile between Tahoraite and Orongi clearing, and 1| miles between Orongi and Matahiwi clearing, about 2 miles. 8. —From entrance into bush at Matahiwi, near Pukerangi, to peg VIII, running towards the Manawatu Gorge, 2 miles. 9.—From peg VIII to peg IX, 2 miles. 10.— From peg IX io 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 roots, so as to form a perfectly even surface. The timber and scrub, IGJ feet on either side of the roadway, ha,s to be cut down down to within 15 inches of the .surface, and to be removed, together with all fallen timber, so as to leave 66 feet in width clear of all timber or scrub. Contracts to be completed within four months from date' of acceptance of tender. 'lenders to state distinctly the portion of the line, as described by num ber, for which the tender is intended. Tenders to state ihe rate at per chain. Specifications can be seen, at the Government Agent's office, Napier; Mr Rathbone's, Waipawa ; and Mr Drower's, Waipukuiau; 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. 11HE above Establishment will be reopened on or about the Ist of February, 1871. Parties favoring the undersigned with Sheep may rely on ever)' care and attention being paid so astopioduce 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, 28 Manager. LAND TO LET. "MALL FARM SECTIONS of rich Kj 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.