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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5586, 22 February 1879, Page 3

Public Notices po SURVEY DRAFTSMEN Surveyor-General’s Office, Sydney, N.S.W., Bth 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 2. Writing a description of the boundaries of a portion of laud 3. Lettering (free-hand) in large and open Roman capitals and Arabic numerals 4. Ordinary map drawing 5. Reducing 6. 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 6s. to 17s. per diem, for five and a half working days per week. In opening communication on this subject applicants are invited to forward specimens of their draftsmanship. ROBERT FITZGERALD, For Surveyor-General. H 1 TTCOU N T Y. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that owners of property on the line of main road leading from the Hutt Bridge to the florth-eastern boundary of the county will not in future he allowed to encroach upon the line of road as at present defined by the fences. By order. WM. JONES, Clerk to the 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, Dunedin, Auckland, Melbourne, or Sydney. J. M. MASSEY, Town Clerk, Dunedin. IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ANTHONY WALL, OF POBIRUA. All persons having Claims against the late Anthony Wall are requested to render them to the undersigned on or before the 28th instant. EDWARD PEARCE. Wellington, 17th Feb., 1879. To Let TO LET, for a term of years, the Pigeon Bush Estate, consisting of 3204 acres of first-class sheep and cattle country, within three hours of Wellington by rail (Goods’ Platform and Station within three minutes’ walk of the house) ; together with all buildings and appliances for carrying on a large Dairy and Fattening Farm for Wellington market, as by the present proprietor. For particulars, apply to W. L. LUCENA, On the premises. MHO HOTEL AND LODGING-HOUSE X PROPRIETORS. TO LET, or the LEASE FOR SALE, that large and commodious Private Family Hotel, well known as YORK HOUSE, next the Club, Wellington Terrace, containing twenty-two Bedrooms, Bathroom, large Dining and Billiard Room, five Sitting-rooms, Stables, &0., &c. For further particulars, apply to JOSEPH NATHAN & CO. TO BE LET ON LEASE, with right of purchase, the AKITEO ESTATE (Provincial District of Wellington), comprising 8548 acres, and capable of carrying both sheep and cattle. Sufficient timber at hand to fence the entire estate. A road through the centre of the property is now being laid off by Government. CHARLES WHITE, Panama-street. Wellington, 19th February, 1879. Education IGHER EDUCATION. MR. JOHN GAMMELL, B.A. (London University), will re-open his School on WEDNESDAY, January 15th, at his residence on THE TERRACE. HOCES or attendance: Morning 9.30 to 12.30 Afternoon ... ... ... 2 to 3.30 The year is divided into three terms, and the fee for each term is— For pupils above 12 years ... ... C gns. do under 12 do ... .. 5 gns. Payable in advance. Residence—The Terrace Overlooking Boulcott-street. COLLEGE. APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up to the 17th MARCH next for the following Masterships : Second Master, to teach Classics and English. Salary, £4OO per annum, with a capitation allowance of 10s, for each pupil attending the College. " Mathematical Master, to teach Mathematics and Natural Philosophy. Salary, £360 par annum, with a capitation allowance of 10s. Modern Language Master, to teach French and German. Salary, £3OO per annum. Extra Classes are held in connection with the College for the preparation of students for the University, the Civil Service, and the Supreme Court Examinations. The fees from such classes are received by the Master conducting them. By order of the Board of Governors. CHAS. P. POWLES, Secretary. Wellington, February 3, 1879. Wanted WANTED, an Ironmonger’s Invoice Clerk Apply by letter to John Duthie and Co. WANTED TO BENT, a four or fiveroomed cottage in a healthy respectable locality. Apply, stating terms, M, office of this paper. ANTED, a Cook. Apply, Mrs. H. D. Bell, GoldeFs Hill. TO MERCHANTS AND COMMERCIAL EMPLOYERS GENERALLY.

Wanted by an Accountantant and Bookkeeper of established repute, and with over 16 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. HOSPITAL. WANTED, a legally qualified Medical Practitioner for the above institution. Salary £250 per annum, with guarantee of all the friendly societies. Applications, with testimonials, to be forwarded to the undersigned not later than MONDAY, 10th MABCH. Duties to commence about 10th April. Further particulars may be obtained at the office of this paper. WILLIAM McLEAN, Secretary. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security. C. P. POWLES Hunter-strce