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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 21 February 1891, Page 3

MANAWATU COUNTY dotfNCIL, In the matter of " The Local Bodies Loans Act, 1886," and " The Government Loans to Local Bodies Act, 1886. The Manawatu County Coancil, being desirious of raising the sum of £1,750 by way of loan, under the provisions of the aboVe Acts, hereby publicly notify — 1 The particular public works proposed to be undertaken arc — (a) Forming and metalling the unfinished portion of the CampbelltownLongburn Boad, and half-share of constructing the bridge over the Oroua Biver at termination of the said road (Campbell ßiding) ..£l,lOO (b) Metalling unfinished portion of Taipo Awahuri Boad (Waitolu Biding) 250 (c) Metalling on SandonCarnarvon Boad (Carnarvon and Kawa Kawa Biding-) . . 400 2. The total sum proposed to be borrowed for such purposes is £1,760 , 8. The security proposed to be given for such loan is a ' Special Bate of 1 -12 th of a, penny in the £, to be levied on the ratable y.ilue of all the ratable properties lying within the respective Biding of Campbell, Wnitohi, Carnarvon and Kawa Kawa. E. G. COX, ' County Clerk. ITOXTON RACING CLUB. AUTUMN HACK MEETING, ' To be held on i SATURDAY, APRIL 4th, 1891. President— J. McLennan, Esq. Vioe-President— E. S. Tliynne, Esq. : Judge - F. Robinson, Esq. i Stewards and Commit toe— Messrs. E. S. ' Thynne, W. B. Rhodes, H. F. Davidson, ! J. H. Robinson, YV. G. Robinson, J. Purcell, T. P. Williams, T. It. McMillan, and J. Whyte. Handioappers The Committee. Clerk of the Course— Mr. L. J. Proctor. Clerk of the Scales— Mr. J. R. McMillan. Starter— Mr. S. Powell. Treasurer— Mr. W. G. Robinson. PROGRAMME. 1. Furtsa Handicap, of 25 sove. ; second horse, 8 sots, from the stakes. Distance, } mile. Nomination, 16b ; ao> ceptanoe, 10s. 2. Maiden Hdbdus Rack, of 15 sovb. One mile and a distanoe. Over four hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high; minimum weight, lOst. Post entry, 15s. Open to all horses that have never won public money. 3. Handicap Hckdls Race, of 35 soys. ; second horse, 5 soys. from the stakes. Distance, one mile and a half. Over six hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high. Nomination, 1 boy. ; acceptance, 15s. 4. Autumn Handicap, of 55 soys. ; second horse, 5 soys. from the stakes. Distance, one mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy. ; acceptance, 30s. 6. Hurry Scurry Handicap, of 25 soys. ; second horse, 5 soys. from the stakes. Distance, four furlongs. Nomination, 155. ; acceptance, 10b 6. Publican's Pubbe Handicap, of 80 sovb. ; second horse, 5 sovb. from the stakes Distance, one mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy. ; accept ance at the post, 10s. Weights to be declared after the Autumn Handicap is run. Nominations for all events, except Maiden Hurdle Race (post entry), close with the Secretary on TUESDAY, March 84th, at 8.30 p.m. Weights to be declared on TUESDAY, March 81st. Acceptances oloh on THURSDAY, April 2nd, at 9 p.m. I Definition of a Sack.— A Haok is a horse that has never won an advertssed race, or is nominated for any race at time of start, or for six months previous thereto —hack and hunter races exoeptcd. All races to be run strictly under the Rules of Racing. Stakes paid in full— no qualification fee charged, JOHN R. RUSSELL, Hon. Secretary. Submitted and approved, 9th February, 1891.— Freeman k. Jackson, Secretary Wanganui Jookty Club. woolTwool. SEASON 1890-91. "THE NEW ZEALAND LOAM AMD I MERCANTILE AGENCY CO. (LnnTBD). In conveying to its CLIENTS its appneia* tion of the confidence and support hitherto acoorded, and whioh has constituted it th a PREMIER WOOL HOUSE IN THE WORLD, 210,970 bales 210,970 Having been Bold by the Company last year, begs to announce that it wul hold regular periodical sales of WOOL, Ac, during the coming season in its new, commodious, and well-lighted premises in Feathqrstonstreet, when a largely increased attendance of both LOCAL and FOREIGN BUYERS is assured. As heretofore, the leading features of the Company's business wil' be strictly adhered to, viz. : Liberal east advances (free of commission) on largt or small clips consigned to the Company er sale here or for shipment to London. Expert knowledge in conducting sales. Lowest possible charges. Careful valuation. The Company also undertakes the sale in the Colonies and London of consignments of Frozen Meat, New Zealand Hemp, Tallow, Hides, Grain, and other Farm Produce. N.B.— The Company acts strictly as Selling Brokers, and neither buys nor sells on its own account. For further information apply to W. G. FOSTER, Manager, Wellington,