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Lyttelton Times, Volume V, Issue 301, 19 September 1855, Page 6

To the Electors of the Christchurch Country District. Gentlemen, — X> V the resignation of Captain Simeon, a -*-* seat in the Provincial Council is at your disposal. On my retiring at tbe last Elections, I promised on a future opportunity to offer myself again to your notice. I now do so, and I hope you will deem me worthy of your suffrages ; and should you elect me, I trust by my votes in the Council of the colony-, I shall prove to you that you have not misplaced your confidence. The great want at present is, an easier and more regular communication with the Port. To this and every other public matter I will give my best attention. Believe me, Gentlemen, Your faithful and obedient servant, Thomas Hichens. The Retreat, sth Sept., 1855.

PUBLIC NOTICE. TTTITH the consent of the Occupier, * * Quail Island, in Port Victoria, is declared to beset apart for Six Months as a Quarantine Ground for Diseased Sheep. By His Honor's command, William Congbeve, Inspector of Sheep. Lyttelton, Sept. 18th, 1855. Lyttelton Colonist's Society, & Literary Institution. rriHE Rev. J. Aldred having kindly J- undertaken to give instruction in tbe Native Language to members of the Society on Thursday evenings, those who wish to join the Class are requested to attend at the Town Hall on Thursday evening, Sept. 20, at 7 o'clock. J. G. Fyfe, Secretary. To Be Sold. T^ERRY-MEAD, the property of James -■- Townsend, Esq., comprising a large dwelling house substantially built of the best Van Diemen's Land timber, about 20 acres of rich meadow land, securely fenced ; and 500 acres of excellent pasturage on the bills adjoining secured by pre-emptive right. N.B. The above property is situated upon the South Bank of tbe river Heathcote where vessels can load and discbarge at all times of the tide. For terms apply at Ferry-mead, or l 0 Charles O. Toblesse