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New Zealander, Volume 9, Issue 705, 15 January 1853, Page 4

THE AUCKLAND MUSEUM IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC every Wednesday a Saturday, from 10 to 4. Patron, HIS EXCELLENCY Li ECT.-GOVEIiNOR WYNYAKD. rf'HE object of this Museum is lo collect -a Specimens illustrative of the Natural History of New Zealand —particularly its Geology, Mineralogy, Entomology, and Ornithology. Also, Weapons, Clothing, Implements, Ac., S c., of New Zealand, and the Islands of the Pacific. Any Memento of Captain Cook, or his Voyages will be thankfully accepted* Also, Coins and Medals (Ancient and Modern). In connection with the above, there is an Industrial Museum , to exhibit—■ Specimens of building a ornamental Stone, “ Timber for various purposes, • ££ Clays, Sands, Ac., ■ c., ££ Dyes—Tanning substances, Ac, ££ Gums, Resins, a c., ££ Flax, Hemp, Hair, Ac., Ac. As it is disirablc that samples of New Zealand Wool should be exhibited poutribulors are requested to send samples in duplicate, as soon as convenient, slating—the Sheep, where bred —of what breed also the age—who contributed by. Donors are requested to send their contributions directed to the Honorary Secretary, at the Museum, any day in the week, except those open to the public. Staling—the name of the contributed—where from —dale —and any remarks that are considered necessary. J. A. Smith, Hon. Sec.

PROSPECTUS. WILL SHORTLY RE PUBLISHED, \ SERIES OF VIEWS illustrative of the . Cl. Manners, Customs, and Scenery of New Zealand, New Caledonia, the New Hebrides, and Loyalty Islands, By R. A. Oliver, Commander, R.N. Dedicated by permission to His Royal Highness Prince Albert. Some faithful Sketches of-the more favourable specimens of the Inhabitants of the interesting colony of New Zealand have long been wanted, whilst the other islands have been scarcely visited by any but the sandalwood traders. The Sketches of these Islands were made when the Author visited them in 11.M.5. Fly, 1850, accompanying the Bishop of New Zealand, in the Undine schooner, on a mis sionary lour. The work is to range in size and character with ‘‘Roberts’s Spain,” “Miss Eden’s India,” tc., and will be published in Four Parts, with appropriate Leller-press. Price One Guinea each Part, or I/. 17 s. 6d. coloured. Messrs. Dickenson, publishers to the Queen. Orders will be received at Auckland for copies of the above, by Mr. .L Williamson, Bookseller, Ac., Shorlland Crescent CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S ROOKS. TUST OPENED, a Large Collection of ** BOOKS, suitable for Christmas and New Year’s Presents; also Juvenile Books in variety. L Williamson, Bookseller, &c. PRINTED FORMS. On Sale, /NUSTOM HOUSE FORMS of every clesYY cription, Sines Articles, and Bills of Lading ; Promissory Note and Bank Cheque Books, Bills or Exchange, and APPRENTICES INDENTURES. J. Williamson, Stationer. PRINTING PRESS AND TYPES FOR SALE. r | r HE Undersigned, having lately made large additions to I heir S'ock of Printpig Materials, are in a position to dispose of articles sufficient to fit up a small newspaper cilice complete,—including an excellent new Demy Stanhope Iron Press, and as much Types and other Printing Materials as will answer to bring out a demy paper.— Terms reasonable. Williamson & Wilson, New Zealander Office. Auckland, Oct. 11, 1852. JUST PUBLISHED, At the “ New-Zealander” Office, AUCKLAND AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD, In Five Chapters—demy B vo. Contents: I. —Governor Hobson’s description of the position of Auckland, and his reasons for selecting it as the site for the Capital of New Zealand— Nature ox the country, and character of the soil—The position of its two Harbours—The extent of its water communication with the Interior— Governor Grey’s description of the available character of the Land in the Neighbourhood—Resemblance to the Site of Cor infh —Reasons for which it was determined by the British Government that Auckland should be the Seat ot the Government of the Colony. 11. The Town of Auckland—the Harbour—the Suburbs—-New Zealand Scenery—the Isthmus, SiC. Hl.—The Climate ; its salubrity—Superiority over Continental Climates—Comparison with the Climate and Weather of Fngland—Season tor Fruits and Flowers—Temperature, &c., of the various Months. IY.—Auckland: Social and Domestic. V.—Night and Morning—the Past and Present of New Zealand. To which is appended the latest Census and Agricultural Returns of the Province of New Ulster. Price, Is. 6c?. —Cn Side by J. Williamson, Bookseller, &c.