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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2110, 8 October 1875, Page 3

Business Notices J . E. HANSEN'S ADVEKTISEMENT. TOPIC OF THE DAY, V\J HAT is meant by Abolition ?—The ext v tir eion of elected Supeinrtenrlents and Councils, and replacing them by nomina'ed Ministerial" Satraps." Ministerial definition of liberty : Concentration of power. Why does the Government want the provinces Mbolished ?—Fore eeing that the pre»ent colonial revenue will b« insufficient to meet their extravagant expenditure, and to pay the enormous interest on loans, they desire to divert every channel of r. venue towards the " Maelstrom of colonial finance." How will they be able to pay the £2 to Road Boards, etc., etc. ?—By increased taxation, which, after the necessary manipulation at Wellington, will bo returned minu?. Why is the Government in r-uoh hurry to force-the resolutions through this geeaion ?— Because they arc afraid their designs will be seen through before the next. The Abobtion and Local Government Bills are like a bunch of carrots held before a don—y. Not being a paid patriot, the above ia only of secondary importance to me. At the Ohinemuii Stores, Shortland, you can get Groceres of the beßt qualties, at lowest possible prices." Fresh Butter, from the beat daii ies in the province. Also on sale, a good assortment of Crockery, Glassware, etc. PRICE LIST.—CASH! Teas from . . . . 2s to 3a 6d Lamb's Superfine Flour 6s 6d (sOlbs) Price's full weight Candles . Is Price's Night Lights . . lOd per doz Soap, large bars . . . 7d Washing Soda . : . 2d Salad and Castor Oils . . 8d HoHoway's Pills and Ointment Is 3d Perry Divis' Painkiller . Is 3d Brown's Tomato Sauce • 6d Austin's Worce^cr Sauce . lOd Preserved Milk . . . 9d, Is, Id 6d Melbourne Jams . 8d Best Tasmanian do. • lOd English do. .Is Keilor's Marmalade . . Is I French Prunes . . . 9d per lb j Dried Apples . . . 10d „ Fresh Salmon, lib tins . Is Sardines . . . . Bd, Is New Zealand Preserved Meats 2s 6d, 4lb nett Do. do. • la 8d Prime Canterbury Cheese," Bacoa, Hams, Potted Bu'ter. J. E. H A NSE N, SHOETLAND. Agent for Snowden's Rubber Stamps, now general use among Mining Companies, business men, and others. Orders Promptly Executed. FAMILY, DISPENSING, AND MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, 20, BROWN STREET, GRAHAMSTOWN, THAMES (Near the Bank of New Zealand). V 1148 NOTICE. -■ | W. AVENELL, HAVING been in business on the Thances for over three years, begs most respectfully to thank his Customers and the publio generally for the very liberal support he has received during that time. Having enlarged his premises and added several improvements, ; he is now prepared to supply SAUSAGES, &o. —not made by Steam—of the most approved quality, and has always on hand the BEST CORN BEEF, PORK, AND TONGUES, &c. None but the very best quality of Meat supplied. Note the Address— W. AVENELL, FOIISH SIBEET, 8041te Shortland;