Nov. 13.
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
1703

Posts and rails (wood), per 100 ... 1 0
Shingles, per 1,000 ... 0 3
Palings, per 100 ... 0 2
Firewood, per cord ... 1 0
Bricks, per 100 ... 0 3
Slates, per 100 ... 0 6
Coal (native), per ton ... Free.
Lime, limestone, sand, per ton ... 0 6
Shells, undressed building stones, or shingle, per ton ... 0 6
Drain-pipes, per ton (ship measurement) ... 1 0
400-gallon tanks (empty), each ... 1 0
Manure of any kind or bones, per ton ... 1 0
Wool, per bale, not exceeding 4 cwt. ... 0 3
Flax and tow ... Free.
Tallow, per ton ... 1 3
Hides, each ... 0 0
Sheepskins and rabbitskins, per bale not exceeding 2 cwt. ... 0 2
For every vehicle of four wheels ... 5 0
" two wheels ... 2 6
Agricultural produce, not otherwise specified, per ton ... 1 0
Fencing wire and materials, per ton ... 0 6
Other goods not enumerated above, per ton, weight or measurement, at the
option of the Wharfinger ... 2 0
Minimum charge in all cases ... 0 6
Returned empties, half rates.

Labour.
Receiving and delivering, for all kinds of goods, at per ton ... 1 0
Packages exceeding half a ton weight, by arrangement.
Timber, for each handling by the railway, 3d. per 100 feet will be charged.
(Handling not compulsory.)

WANGANUI SECTION.

FOXTON OR EASTOWN WHARF.
These wharves shall be open for receipt and delivery of goods on all days (Sundays
and holidays observed at H.M. Customs excepted) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but on
Saturdays they may be closed at 2 p.m. Vessels may load or discharge from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m., but on Saturdays until 1 p.m. only.
Masters of vessels discharging or loading cargo outside of regular wharf hours
shall pay 10s. per hour for vessels discharged or loaded by steam-power, and 5s. per
hour for vessels worked by hand-power; but this shall not apply to vessels loading
or discharging ballast, coal, or timber, where wharfingers' labour is not required.

Rates.
Cattle and horses, per head ... 0 6
Sheep, pigs, goats, per head ... 0 1
Grain and flour, per ton ... 1 6
Timber (sawn, baulk, or round), per 100 feet superficial ... 0 2
Timber (white pine), per 100 feet superficial ... 0 1
Posts and rails (wood), per 100 ... 1 0
Shingles, per 1,000 ... 0 3
Palings, per 100 ... 0 2
Firewood, per cord ... 1 0
Bricks, per 100 ... 0 3
Slates, per 100 ... 0 6
Coal (imported), per ton ... 1 0
Coal (native), per ton ... 0 6
Lime, limestone, sand, per ton ... 1 0
Shells, undressed building stones, and shingle, per ton ... 0 6
Drain-pipes per ton (ship's measurement) ... 1 0
400-gallon tanks (empty), each ... 1 0
Manure of any kind or bones, per ton ... 1 0
Wool, per bale, not exceeding 4 cwt. ... 0 3
Flax and tow, per bale ... 0 3
Tallow, per ton ... 1 3
Hides, each ... 0 0
Sheepskins and rabbitskins, per bale (not exceeding 2 cwt.) ... 0 0
For every vehicle, 4-wheel ... 5 2
" 2-wheel ... 2 6
Agricultural produce not otherwise specified, per ton ... 1 6
Fencing wire and fencing materials, per ton ... 0 6
Poultry of all kinds, each ... 0 1
Other goods not enumerated above, per ton, weight or measurement, at
option of Wharfinger ... 2 0
Minimum charge in all cases ... 0 6
Returned empties, half rates.
Half wharfage rates will be charged on all goods loaded or unloaded from or into
lighters, into or from ships lying at Foxton and Eastown Wharves.

Labour.
Receiving and delivering for all kinds of goods, at per ton ... 1 0
Packages exceeding half a ton weight, by arrangement.
Timber, for each handling by the railway, 3d. per 100 feet will be charged.
(Handling not compulsory.)

Storage.
Storage will be charged on all import goods or merchandise not taken away
within 12 working hours at the rate of 1s. per ton per day or fraction
thereof ... 1 0