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Lyttelton Times, Volume I, Issue 37, 20 September 1851, Page 4

ply of hands for the wool harvest, on the contrary, servants were fast leaving for Sydney; or for the odd districts. Maitiand. —A serious flood had occurred at Maitland, the River Hunter rising: rapidly until it broke over its banks. Great losses of property in stores, &c, and of crops, were among the consequences. It was feared that much of the maize crop not yet pulled would suffer injury. South Australia. —It is currently reported that a coal field of great richness has heen discovered in the south, and that the 'specimen already procured far surpasses any of the sister colonies. — Avstral Examiner. W. H. HUTCHINSON, BOOT AND SHOE-MAKER, London Street, Lyttelton (opposite Mr. Wormald's), T> ESPECTFULLY informs the inhabi- -"> tants of Lyttelton, that he has commenced business as above stated, and trusts that, -with the best materials and workmanship, combined with punctuality and moderate charges, he may merit a share of public patronage. Ladies', gentlemen's, and children's Boots and Shoes, of all descriptions, neatly made and repaired on the shortest notice and most reasonable terms. J. DILLOWAY, GUN AHD JOBBING SMITH, Near the Land Office, Christchurch. N.B. Barrels browned aad Stocks varnished. A CARD. ~ RICHARD BEAMISH, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT, Licensed Custom-House Agent, Lyttelton, Canterbury. Passengers Baggage and Goods passed through the Customs. nniMBER; viz., Boards, Scantling, Joists, J- &c. Nails — Spikes, Weatherboard, Flooring, Shingling. &c. Locks, Bolts, Hinges, Screws, &c. White Lead, Oil Paint, Paints, Turps, &c. On Sale by RICHARD BEAMISH. N.B. House to Let. WANTED, ~ A WAREHOUSEMAN and PORTER. -£*- Apply at this oißce. Lyttsltoa, Sept. 19th. For Freight or Charter, to any part of the Coast, HPHE Fast-sailing Schooner " WAVE," -a- 15 Tons, Maxwell, Master. Apply to the Master on board. NOTICE. nnHE Undersigned request that accounts due J_ to them up to the 30th of June last, may be settled forthwith, they having handed over the business to Mr. James Rule, who is authorized to receive the same. R. & G. Rhodes. MESSRS. R. k G. RHODES beg to inform those who are indebted to them, that they will be prepared to close accounts by acceptances bearing Bank Interest, provided the same are arranged on or before the Ist of October next. After that date, all parties indebted to them will be proceeded against without further notice. fIOTSOE. HpHE Undersigned is prepared to take -*- Sheep and Cattle for grazing on his run at the mouth of the Waipara. For terms apply to A. J. Ajlpoet, Esplanade, or at thesuition. O. H, Brown. Rural Land for Sale, by Private Contract. HP WO HUNDRED ACRES of most va- -**- luable agricultural and building land, situate on the Waimari River, about two miles from Christchurch, in the immediate neighbourhood of Riccarton and Papanui Bush, to be sold in plots or sections of not less than five acres each. The purchasers will be permitted to pay part of the purchase money by instalments, if desired. Several quarter acre Town Sections in Christchurch, opposite the Cattle Market and Botanical Gardens, to be let. For particulars apply to ,C. E. Dasipier, Esq., Solicitor, Lyttelton.