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Lyttelton Times, Volume X, Issue 636, 11 December 1858, Page 3

WAITANGI FERRY. fTIHE Provincial Government are prepared to J- receive tenders from persons desirous of occupying the above Ferry on the following conditions:— The contractor to build a-house of accommodation on the Town Reserve; to provide beds for at least six travellers, and shelter for six horses; to erect suitable stockyard and keep the.same in repair $ to provide and keep in repair a punt for the conveyance of travellers, horses, drays, cattle, and sheep, and to ferry the same across the river at the following charges, viz:— For every passenger on foot or horseback 2s. 6d. For every horse (exclusive of those | ridden or in teams) 2s. 6d. For every dray. ss. Od. I For sheep per 5c0re...... ss. Od. The Government will grant the free use of the Reserve of 640 acres, or such portion thereof as may for the time being remain unsold; and a small bonus, for a period of three years, if the conditional license for the house is retained so long, and will undertake to renew the tenancy for a further period of three years. The Superintendent will grant a conditional license free of charge, for the period ending 30th June, 1859; after which time application for its renewal must be made to the Bench of Magistrates, in accordance with the Public House Ordinance. Any further information may be obtained at this office. Applications must be sent in within one month from this date, and be accompanied by testimonials of the fitness of applicants. By order of his Honor the Superintendent, JOHN OLLIVIER, , Provincial Secretary. Provincial Secretary's Office, Christchurch, Nov. 16, 1858. RANGITATA FERRY. THE Provincial Government are prepared to. receive fresh applications from persons desirous of occupying the above Ferry on the following conditions: — The contractor to build a house of accommodation on the Ferry Reserve, on tbe north bank of the river; to provide beds for at least six travellers, and shelter for six horses; to erect suitable stockyard and sheepyard, and keep the premises in good and tenantable repair; to provide a horse, and to be ready at all reasonable times to convey passengers across the river on horseback, at a charge of 2s. 6d. each; to direct drays, and if required, to accompany them, at a charge of 2s. 6d. each ; and to erect and maintain a flag-pole, 40 feet high, and keep a flag flying daily, from sunrise to sunset, on the terrace immediately above the house, so as to indicate the position of the Ford to parties coming from the northward. The Government will grant the free use of the two reserves of 100 acres each, and a small bonus, for a period of three years, if the conditional license for the house is retained so long, and will undertake to renew the tenancy for a further period of three years. And a license . will be granted to cut timber on the Government Reserve in Talbot Forest, for the house, yards, and fencing, and firewood, for the first three years, free of charge. The Superintendent will grant a conditional license free of charge, for the year ending 30th June, 1859, after which time, application for its renewal must be made to the Bench of Magistrates, in accordance with the Public House Ordinance. Any further information may be obtained at this office. Applications must be sent in within one month from this date, and be accompanied by testimonials of the fitness of applicants. By order of his Honor the Superintendent, JOHN OLLIVIER, Provincial Secretary. ' Provincial Secretary's Office, Christchurch, Nov. 16, 1858. THE attention of the public is called to the two following resolutions passed at the Meeting held on the evening of the 25th inst., in the Temporary Church, Christchurch*: " That it is desirable to enlarge at once the present Church, so as to provide not fewer than 100 additional sittings." " That it is desirable to commence a District Church on the Reserve at the rear of Mr. Longden's Residence." For the purpose of carrying out the above, the Town has been divided, and the following o-entlemen have kindly undertaken to solicit contributions, viz.:-— MR. JUSTICE GRESSON, MR. J. HALL, MR. J. OLLIVIER, MR. J. BEALEY, MR. PRICHARD, MR. PACKER, MR. W. C. BROOKS, MR. W. HARRINGTON, MR, C WRIGHT, MR. WOODMAN, MR, J. MARSHALL, MR. BOWRON, aud MR. HARMAN. Subscriptions will likewise be received by The Venble. the ARCHDEACON, Tho CHURCHWARDENS of the Parish, and at Tho Union Bank of Australia. W. W. WILLOCK, Secrotary to tho Committee. Christchurch, October 28,1858.