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Colonial Secretary's Office,
Auckland, 20th July, 1861.
HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint
THOMAS WILLIAMSON HALL, ESQ.,
to be Returning Officer for the Election of Members of the Provincial Council of Canterbury for the District of Timaru.
I. E. FEATHERSTON.
ELECTION NOTICE.
ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF HEATHCOTE.
IN pursuance of the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, entitled "The Regulation of Elections Act, 1858," and of another Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, entitled "The Provincial Elections Act, 1858, I, HENRY GODFREY GOULAND, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Heathcote, do hereby give notice, that by virtue of a Writ bearing date the 21st day of July, 1861, issued under the hand of His Excellency the Governor of New Zealand, an Election will be held for the Return of four qualified persons, to serve as Members of the Provincial Council, for the said Electoral District; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at Mr. Webb's Store, Christchurch Quay, on Monday, the 2nd day of September, 1861, at Noon; and that the Poll (if necessary) will be taken on TUESDAY, the 3rd day of September, 1861.
The following places are Polling places for the Electoral District of Heathcote:—
Mr. Webb's Store, Christchurch Quay.
The School-house, Lincoln Road.
H. G. GOULAND,
Principal Returning Officer.
Dated this 17th day of August, 1861.
ELECTION NOTICE.
ELECTORAL DISTRICT
OF
PORT VICTORIA.
IN pursuance of the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, entitled "The Regulation of Elections Act, 1858," and of another Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, entitled "The Provincial Elections Act, 1858," I HENRY GODFREY GOULAND, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Port Victoria, do hereby give notice, that by virtue of a Writ bearing date the 31st day of July, 1861, issued under the hand of His Excellency the Governor of New Zealand, an Election will be held for the Return of Two qualified persons, to serve as Members of the Provincial Council, for the said Electoral District; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Resident Magistrate's Court-house, Lyttelton, on Monday, the 26th day of August, 1861, at Noon; and that the Poll (if necessary) will be taken on THURSDAY, the 29th day of August, 1861.
The following places are Polling places for the Electoral District of Port Victoria:—
The Resident Magistrate's Court-house, Lyttelton
Mr. Rhodes' House, Purua
Mr. Blatchford's House, Governor's Bay
H. G. GOULAND,
Principal Returning Officer.
Dated this 17th day of August, 1861.
RETURN OF SHEEP IMPORTED BY SEA INTO THE PROVINCE OF CANTERBURY FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1861.
| DATE. | PROPRIETOR. | SHIP. | WHENCE. | DESCRIPTION OF STOCK. | REMARKS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th July | G. Rich, Esq. | Steamer Lord Ashley | Sydney | 24 ewes, rams, and lambs | Clean & healthy. |
I certify the above to be a correct return.
Christchurch, 2nd August, 1861. JAMES RULE, Inspector of Sheep.
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Canterbury Provincial Gazette 1861, No 24
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🏘️ Appointment of Returning Officer for the District of Timaru
🏘️ Provincial & Local Government20 July 1861
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- Thomas Williamson Hall (Esquire), Appointed Returning Officer for Timaru
- I. E. Featherston
🏘️ Election notice for the Electoral District of Heathcote
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- Henry Godfrey Gouland, Principal Returning Officer
🏘️ Election notice for the Electoral District of Port Victoria
🏘️ Provincial & Local Government17 August 1861
Election, Provincial Council, Port Victoria, Nomination, Polling places
- Henry Godfrey Gouland, Principal Returning Officer
🌾 Return of sheep imported by sea into the Province of Canterbury
🌾 Primary Industries & Resources2 August 1861
Sheep, Import, Livestock, Canterbury, Statistics
- G. Rich (Esquire), Proprietor of imported sheep
- James Rule, Inspector of Sheep