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Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 13, 7 December 1863, Page 4

Miscellaneous. , PROSPECTUS r OF THE " RIVERTON WEEKLY TIMES/ Head Opfick • — RivEJ-xoir. (Agents for Invercargill .• Times OJffce, Tay street.) IN announcing the establishment of a Journal to represent the interests of the Western District of the Province of Southland, its promoters would take; this opportunity for briefly explaining the objects they have in view, together with tbe course of. 'action they propose to adopt. It will be their aim to co-operate with the two local Journals which have already; been bo success- ■ ful in forwarding the< . development of the natural., resources of the Province, and in advancing its claims to a fair and equitable measure of Legislative consideration, without which its material, advancement never can attain to the permanent footing its numerous capabilities are so well adapted to secure. At the same time, such co-operation will always be conducted with a primary regard to the Western Dictrict of the Province: • The Harbor of Riverton has a geographical position that constitutes it the -first port of call in the direct line of communication between Victoria and the other produce markets of , the Southern Hemisphere ; this fact will receive the .pecial attention of the " Riverton Times," and no effcrt will be lost to impress upon the Provincial Government the necessity thnt'eiisfs for having it immediately placed upon a footing that will recommend it to shippers generally as a port of discharge. The ndvantnges Riverton possesses a3 affording the sbortost and easiest access lo the Wakatip goldfields — Which have proved the richest yet discovered—will be brought prominently forward, so that every inducement will be afforded for Riverton and the Western District generally deriving the full extent of advantage to which, its relationship ; to tbe Wakatip District entitles it to sustain. As it appears to be the current belief that the lead of the gold follows in the direction of the Western boundary of the Province — while this Journal will be careful to lend every aid to the furtherance of the pastoral and agricultural interests, it will not fail to be watebful of every movement, whether Provincial or otherwise, that may have for its object the development of the mineral resources. Tbe latest local, commercial, trade reports and ; price lists issued by tbe Homo or other colonial ■ markets, Will be carefully selected, so that every opportunity will be taken advantage of for placing the merchants of this district in a position to compete with traders in other parts of the Province as ' well as those located in neighboring Provinces. The Proprietors of the Eiverton Times need not remind those to whom they must look lor j countenance and support, that the carrying | out of their object efficiently will entail a very i large expenditure, and that, therefore, they expect advantage will be taken of their advertising columns to an extent that will warrant them prosecuting their endeavors to a successful issue. At the same time, the Proprietors would beg leave to call the attention of the Merchants and ; Traders of Invercargill and other places to the favorable medium this journal will afford tor opening up a connection with the residents of the Western District of the Province. The first issue of the Bivhton Times will be published on Saturday, the 2nd January, 1864, and weekly thereafter till further notice. Subscriber's names will be received at the following places: — Bank of Nfw Zealand, the stores of Messrs Surman and Crerar, Mr D. Munro, Mr R Mills, Messrs Daniel and Teek, and. at the Royal Hotel. R. OSBORNE CARRTCK & CO., Proprietors. EXCELSIOR BOWLING SALOON, Tay Street. mHE above Saloon is now open with every requisite and accommodation. The Proprietors trust that by studying the comfort of their friends who may patronise the Saloon, they will secure their support. DOYAL EXCHANGE HOTEL. SKITTLES. "DOTAL EXCHANGE HOTEL QUOITS. ALCOCK & CO.'S PRIZE BILLIARD TABLES, obtained the Medal at the London Exhibition, 1862. Acknowledged Superior to tho Best Imported Tables. Guaranteed to Stand the Climate. MANUFACTORY— RUSSELL-STREET. Show Rooms — 95, Little Bourke Street, MELBOURNE. Billiard Tables Refitted with Alcock & Co.'s Patent Climatic Equilibrium Cushions. MANCHESTER HOUSE, *AY-STREET. W. & J. H. PERKINS, PROPRIETORS. COME AND INSPECT OUR , NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED, EX MALCOLM, PILOT, ALEXANDRA, AND OTHER VESSELS.