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Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 132, 18 August 1870, Page 4

mTUAPEKA PROGRESS CONVEN- *- TION, having for its object the obtaining of a fair proportion of the proposed New Zealand Loan for Public Works ; for a Railway to Lawrence in conjunction with the Southern Trunk Line ; and for the Supply of Water to the Goldfields — desire to point out that in order to fortify the Convention in their course of action, a considerable sum of money will be required ; and they ask every resident in the district, who desires to see it advance, and who does not desire to see the burden of taxation increased without any benefit to the district, is earnestly invited to assist. The following are a few of the purposes for which Funds will be absolutely required :—: — For making preliminary surveys, and obtaining engineering assistance in laying out the proposed works . For taking evidence as to the best means of increasing the water supply. For printing, stationery, and literally assistance. If supported by the public, the Convention entertain sanguine hopes of success in their undertaking. Parties are invited to send in their names and the amount of their proposed Subscriptions at once to the undersigned. HORACE BASTINGS, Chairman of Committee. TO FARMERS, WAGGONERS, AND OTHERS. SATURDAY 7 27th AUGUST, At 12 o'clock. 1 UNDER BILL OF SALE. PEREMPTORY AND UNRESERVED SALE OF HORSES, CATTLE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. D W. OAPSTICK -*-*'• has received instructions to sell by public auction, on Saturday, the 27th August, at 12 o'clock, on the premises of Mr. William Tyson, half way between Waitahuna and Tuapeka, the following -1 A HORSES, consisting of— 2 superior teams of valuable Draught Horses — six horses to each team. 1 first-class Hack, with Saddle and Bridle. 1 lady's Pony, with Saddle & Bridle. Also, 2 Timber Truoks, with Harness, &c, complete. -| A Head Mixed Cattle. -I Stack Oats. 1 Stack Barley. A A Tons Straw (more or less) HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &c. The Auctioneer begs leave to draw the attention of Farmers and Waggoners to the 12 Valuable Draught Horses he will offer on the above date. Mr. Tyson's teams being so well known, makes it unnecessary for further comment. Terms at Sale. VICTORIA SAW MILLB. FTIENDERS will be received until Monday, the 22nd day of August, for Sawing and Manufacturing Timber at the Victoria Steam Saw Mills, Tapanui. Specifications may be seen at the Company's Office, Tapanui ; Herbert and Co., LawTence ; and at E. Herbert and Co.'s, Stafford-street, Dunedin. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. TENDERS WANTED. mENDERS are invited for the erection of a building in Peel-street— labour only. Plans and specifications to be seen at Herbert and Co.'s, where tenders must be lodged on or before Thursday, the 25th instant. TUAPEKA GOLDFIELD. Application for an Agricultural Lease. T HEREBY Give Notice that I have this J_ day applied to the Warden for a lease of land for agricultural purposes, situate at Mount Stuart Road, and being section 95, block V., Waitahuna East District, comprising 50 acres, or thereabout ; and j that the said application will be heard at the Warden's Office. Lawrence, on Wednesday, August 31st, 1870. Persons objecting to the granting of such lease must lodge the same with the Warden within twenty-four hours of the day of hearing. * JOHX DUMBLETON.