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Westport Times, Volume VI, Issue 941, 11 March 1872, Page 2

A.s signs of the times, and that the trade and commerce of Westport are on "the increase, we need enly allude to the two new wharves with appurtenances about to bo constructed by Mr Munro and Mr M'Leod. Notice has been issued by the Provincial Commissioner of Crown Lands, f o the effect that applications for mining leases under the Nelson "Waste Lands Act 1863/ must be forwarded through the Warden of the District within which the land included in the application is situated. The Christchurch Theatre Company brought an action against Mr Morton Tavares, the celebrated actor, for breach of contract, and laid their damages at .£4OO. •Judgment was given for the Company for £5 and costs. A steamer passed this port early yesterday afternoon, supposed to be the Albion bound for Melbourne, calling at Hokitika. We call the attention of the Justices of the Peace of this district to the notice officially issued to the effect that their attendance will fee required on the sth of April next, to revise the jury list for the Westport district. By the latest dates from Christchurch (March 6) we learn that the Government has refused the request of the deputation to reconsider its decision concerning the reduction of the pay of the police; and have refused a similar request from a deputation of men employed on the railway. The attention of contractors is particularly called to a General Government advertisement, calling for tenders for nearly ten miles of road from Christy's to the Gorge, and from Larry's Creek to Fern Plat. The 23rd of this month is the latest date tenders can be received. The Prince of Wales Hotel, with furniture, fixings, &c, will be sold by auction by Mr Jno. Munro, to-morrow, at two o'clock. White's Eose of the Buller came in last evening, bringing 1 back several of the enterprising traders of Westport taken up by Craddock's boat on Thursday last. Craddock returned early on Friday. Two months of the time appointed for receiving claims to register upon the Electoral Eoll, have now elapsed. Those who are desirous of claiming the right have no time to lose.