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New Zealander, Volume 7, Issue 581, 8 November 1851, Page 4

Just Published, PRTCE ONE SHILLING, rjT\VO LECTURES, on " The Aboiu1- gines OF New Zealand," delivered at the Auckland Mechanics' Institute, by the liev. Thomas Buddle, Wesleyan Minister of this town — demy Bvo., 51 pp.

Contents.

Lt cttjrb I. — Introduction — Origin of the New Zeulaiulers — Religion and Superstitions — Ideas of a Future State— The Maori Priesthood — Tapu — Witchcraft— The Fairies. Lecture II. — Customs in War — Cannibalism — Preserving the Heads of the Slain — Tattooing — Social and Domestic condition : Government — Slavery —Marriage — Polygamy — Infanticide — Education — Mourning for the Dead — Conclusion. Williamson & Wilson, New Zealander Office.

XtfEW WORK, JtTST S.EC23IVS3>.

DITCAIRNS ISLAND AND THE 1 ISLANDERS, in 1850. By Walter Brodie, author of " The Past and Present State of New Zealand." Together with Extracts from his private Journal, and a few hints upon California ; also the reports of all the Commanders of H. M. Snips that have touched at the above island r<ince 1800. Third Edition. London, Whitaker, & Co., 1851. Price 4s. 6d. J. Williamson, Bookseller, &c. Auckland, Oct. 30th, 1851.

A. W. HANSAUD, HOUSE, ESTATE, CUSTOM HOUSE,

GENERAL AGENT, S II ORTL AND- STREET,

NEAR THE EXCHANGE HOTEL.

MR. HANSARD now begs to offer his best service and attention to those who may favour him with their commands in the Selling or Leasing of Land or House Properties ; to those desirous to purchase or hire, the same, and to those requiring the transaction of General Agency. On the Registries kept, of which free inspection is invited, may be found (amongst many others) the particulars of the following •• — SEVERAL HOUSES in all parts of the Country, Town, and Suburbs to be Let. Many Building Allotments in Town and Suburbs for Sale or Lease.

To be Disposed of for the Sum of £30 !—! — The good-will and connexion of a business easy of management, and which has for some years been returning a very good income. As this, in the hands of an active and steady party, may be, without any risk, made ex* ceedingly profitable, it is well worthy attention.

TO BE LET ON LEASE.

A Small and well improved Farm, excellently situated immediately below Victoria Mount (the flag-staff hill) North Shore. There is a comfotable House, Dairy, Storehouse, Stock Yard, &c. A few good Milking Cows will be let with the premises, and the Boat now used by the proprietor. This is an excellent opportunity for any industrious party lately arrived in the colony, as every thing is ready at hand for use, and immediate possession may be had. Rent very moderate. LAND. For Sale, A Farm of 80 acres, on the East side of the Tamaki. Also (on terms to suit purchasers), Building Allotments at Parnell. Building Allotments on the Epsom Road near Hobson's Bridge. Building Allotments, on the St. George's Bay Road.

H OUSES. For Sale,

An Allotment in Lower Albert-street, adjoining Mr. Gundry's, with neat and well finished Cottage of 4 rooms, large Cow Shed, &c.

TO BE SOLD,

(To an immediate PurcJiaser on very advantageous terms, both in respect to price and accommodation for part of the JPurchase Money) — A First-rate Building Allotment, at the lower end of Queen-street Wharf, adjoining Mr, Rich's Brick House. The best site for Business Premises in Auckland. Apply to A. W. Hansard, Shortland-street.

npHE Undersigned has been instructed to JL offer for sale by Private Contract, the undermentioned Town and Suburban properties :—: — One Allotment about oa. 2r. Op. in extent, in Queen Street, near the late residence of the Colonial Secretary of New Zealand. One ditto, near the residence of the Rev. T. Buddie, Oa, 2r. 29p. in extent. One Suburban ditto, about six acres, near the Royal George Inn, Epsom road. Part of an allotment on the eastern side of Queen street, abutting upon the New Wharf, about 33 feet by 199 ; this latter is rapidly rising in value, and may now be purchased upon very moderate terms. Apply to Edward Kich, Land, Commission, & Custom house Agent, Queen-street. Auckland, 9th Sept., 185 1. ]

TO SETTLERS AND CAPITALISTS.

npHE undersigned begs to intimate that he JL i 3 enabled to offer for sale Country and Town LANDS, some of the former comprising: large and valuable property ; also allotments in central situations which by insuring a permanent rental are practically suitable for investment. Terms and all other information required may be obtained upon application. Edward Rich. Land Commission and Custom House Agent. Qaeen Street.