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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5584, 20 February 1879, Page 3

Public Notices volunteer pike Y ¥ BRIGADE. TO BE SOLD. All the private property of the above brigade, consisting of 2 Ladder Vans, 1 lln.c Keel, 12 Ladders 9ft. each, Axes, &c. Also, to arrive about the middle of April, per Wave Queen, goods as per invoice, consisting of Helmets, Belts, Axes, Lamps, &c. Apply to A. WHITEFORD, Superintendent. T° SURVEY DRAFTSMEN , Surveyor-General’s Office, Sydney, N.S.W., Sth January, 1879. The SERVICES of duly qualified DRAFTSMEN being required in the Sur-veyor-General’s Office, Sydney, New South Wales, applications are invited from gentlemen competent to perform the duties, for which purpose they will have to pass a satisfactory examination in the following subjects, viz.:— 1. Writing from dictation . ' V 2. Writing a description of the boundaries of a portion of land S. Lettering (free-hand) in large and open Roman capitals and Arabic numerals 4. Ordinary map drawing 5. Reducing 0. Plotting traverses 7. Computation of latitude and departure, and applied plane trigonometry generally, including computation of areas by the system of double longitudes, &c., and satisfy the Surveyor-General that they are generally competent to perform the duties of a survey draftsman. ■ ■ In the event of passing the examination the remuneration will depend upon the degree of efficiency that may then and thereafter be exhibited. Temporary draftsmen are divided into seven classes, at rates varying from Cs. to 17s. per diem, for live and a half working days per weak. In opening communication on this subject applicants are invited to forward specimens of their draftsmanship. ROBERT FITZGERALD, For Surveyor-General. OO U N NOTICE. t y. Notice is hereby given that owners of property on tho line of main road leading from the Hutt Bridge to the north eastern boundary of the county will not in future be allowed to encroach upon the line of road as at present defined by the fences. By order. WM. JONES, Clerk to tho Council. Hutt County Office, Wellington, Feb. 18, 1879. OF DUNEDIN. 5 PER CENT. CONSOLIDATED LOAN. Conversion of Previous Issues of 6 and 7 per cent. Debentures. Full information as to the terms of conversion of these Bonds can be obtained on application at the Bank of New Zealand, Wellington, Christchurch, Duuediu, Auckland, Melbourne, or Sydney. J. M. MASSEY,' Town Clerk, Dunedin. IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ANTHONY WALL, OF PORIRUA. All persons having Claims against the late Anthony Wall are requested to render them to the undersigned on or before the 28th instant. EDWARD PEAROE. Wellington, 17tb Feb., 1879. Exhibition Hutt district agricultural, HORTICULTURAL, AND PASTORAL SOCIETY. The ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the above Society will be held on the GROUND of Mr. E. BARBER, PETONB (kindly lent for the occasion), on . ■ WEDNESDAY, Sth MARCH, 1879, : When Prizes will be offered for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, and Agricultural Implements. Also, for all kinds of Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers, Plants, &c., &c. Conditions, forms of entry, and all other information can be obtained from the Secretary, near the Hutt Bridge, Lower Hutt; or any of the committee. ADMISSION : Before Noon, Non-Members, 2s. Gd.; after Noon, la.; Children, Half-Price. N.B.—An annual subscription of £1 Is. constitutes membership, and entitles the member and his family to all the shows in the year. JOSEPH HALL, Secretary. Lower Hutt, 24th January, 1879. ANT ER BURY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. NOTICE. The Canterbury RAM and EWE FAIR will take place at the grounds of the Association, Christchurch, on THURSDAY, March oth next, and following day. Entries will be received up to 4 p.m. Saturday, 22ud iust. Entrance Fees Rams, 25., irrespective of number. ” Ewes, Is. do do In making the entry it must be stated if the sheep are to be sold singly or in pens of ten. No entry will be received unless accompanied with the entrance fee. M. MURPHY, Secretary. Union Insurance Buildings, Hereford-street, Christchurch. Wanted WANTED TO RENT, a four-or fiveroomed cottage in a healthy respectable locality. Apply, stating terms, M, office of this paper. ... WANTED, a respectable. Lad, , , Apply office of this paper. 'ANTED, a Cook. Apply, Mrs. H. D. Bell, Golder’s Hill. TO MERCHANTS AND COMMERCIAL EMPLOYERS GENERALLY. Wanted by an A ccountantant and Bookkeeper of established repute, and with over 15 years’ experience in general mercantile business in the colony, an engagement in any part of the North Island. He is thoroughly qualified in every way to take the management of a mercantile house, and has extensive local knowledge and unquestionable references. Address—“ Verity,” office of this paper. J) ' E eft O N H OSHT AL, WANTED, a legally qualified Medical Practitioner for the above institution. £250 per annum, with guarantee of all the friendly societies. Applications, with testimonials, to be forwarded to the undersigned not later than MONDAY, 10th MARCH. Duties to commence about 10th April. Further particulars may be obtained at the office of this paper.: WILLIAM McLEAN, Secretary. ETTANTED KNOWN—Just received, a VV splendid lot of Tomatoes, at Mrs. almon’s Intercolonial Fruit Depdt, Willis:reeL MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security. C. P. POWLES Hunter-stares LOST, a White Poodle, answers to' the name of Jip. Reward, will ba given on returning esms to Theatre Royal Hotel