Aug. 14.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1259

Which the onsetter shall answer by sig-
nalling .. .. .. .. Once.
When men are ready, the signal to go on.. Once.
To stop the cage .. .. .. Once.
To lower down the cage .. .. Twice.
To raise up after being stopped .. .. Four times.

63. The banksman and onsetter shall not allow any person to ride on the cage without the cover, unless by special permission.

The following special rules shall be in force at any mine where any incline or engine-plane is in use:—

Brakesman on Incline and Engine-planes.

64. The brakesman shall, during work, see that the machinery, ropes, signals, &c., are in proper working order, and, if he perceive anything wrong, at once report the same to the underviewer or his deputy. He must be cautious in conducting the wagons, and see that they are securely coupled. He shall pay attention to giving and receiving the necessary signals.

65. The underviewer or his deputy shall see that proper stops and blocks are fixed at the top of each incline.

The following special rules shall be in force in any mine where steam-engines are used :—

Enginewright.

66. The enginewright or some competent person shall daily inspect the engines, boilers, steam-gauges, water-gauges, feed-pumps, safety-valves, indicators, brakes, drums, ropes, chains, cages, and all other machinery used for the purpose of raising men or materials from the mine, and shall cause the same to be in a state of efficient repair.

67. The enginewright or some competent person appointed must daily examine the state of the shaft by which persons ascend or descend, and the guides and conductors therein.

68. The enginewright shall see that the walling and timbering of the pumping shaft and the pumping apparatus are frequently examined. The fixed and suspended stages, cradles, land-loops, ropes, chains, gin, and capstan shall be examined before being used.

69. The enginewright shall see that competent persons of not less than eighteen years of age are employed for working the machinery used in lowering and raising persons employed in the mine.

70. The enginewright shall see that the bells and signals required by this Act are fixed and maintained in working order, and that the engineman understands the code of signals.

71. The enginewright shall see that every cage used for the purpose of raising and lowering persons in the shaft shall have a proper covering overhead.

72. The enginewright shall see that all ropes are carefully attached to the drum, and when the cage is at the pit-bottom there must not be less than two rounds of rope on the drum.

73. When a winding-shaft rope requires capping or splicing it shall be done under the direction of the enginewright or a competent person appointed by the manager.

74. The enginewright shall report any breakage or derangement of machinery to the manager or engineer.

75. The enginewright or some competent person shall see that each boiler is laid off and cleaned when required; he shall make a careful examination of the same and all its connections, and not allow it to work unless in good working order.

76. The enginewright or some competent person shall see that all the signals are fixed that are required by the Act.

77. The enginewright shall see that every fly-wheel, and all exposed and dangerous parts of the machinery, shall be securely fenced.

Enginemen and Stokers.

78. Each engineman shall, every morning before commencing work, examine his engine and all the machinery connected therewith, and immediately report any defect to the manager or enginewright.

79. The engineman must run the ropes and loaded cages slowly up and down the pit before any person ascends or descends.

80. No one shall interfere with the engine except the engineman. He shall at all times gently lift the cage from the pit-bottom, and carefully drive the engine, and not leave the handle whilst persons are in the shaft, and shall not allow any person to remain in the enginehouse. He shall pay particular attention to the indicators and signals, and shall stop the engine if any defect is perceived.

81. The engineman shall not leave his work whilst any person is underground, except when he is relieved by the engineman coming on the next shift; and, in case of sickness or lawful absence, he must give early and sufficient notice to the enginewright, so that a substitute may be provided.

82. The engineman shall make himself thoroughly acquainted, and act in accordance, with the signals laid down in these rules.

83. When work is suspended the engineman shall leave the cages in such a position that they do not impede the ventilation, and so as not to leave the pit-top unfenced.

84. Whilst any person is in the shaft the engineman shall drive the engine at a reduced speed.

85. The engineman or stoker shall from time to time during the day examine the fittings of the boilers, and at once report any defects to the manager or enginewright. The stoker shall from time to time examine the floats, safety-valves, and steam-gauges, so as to ascertain the level of the water and pressure of the steam.

Appointing Sufferance Wharves at Auckland.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

IN exercise of the power in me for this purpose vested by “The Customs Laws Consolidation Act, 1882,” I, Harry Albert Atkinson, Commissioner of Trade and Customs, do hereby appoint that, from the date hereof, the two wharves belonging to the New Zealand Sugar-Refining Company (Limited), situated at their refinery at Northcote, Lot 165, in the Parish of Takapuna, shall be deemed to be sufferance wharves for the lading and unlading of goods; and I do also hereby direct that the larger of the said wharves shall be used solely for the lading and unlading of sugar, and that the smaller one shall be used for ships laden with coal and duty-free goods.

Given under my hand, at Wellington, this 14th day of February, 1884.

H. A. ATKINSON,
Commissioner of Trade and Customs.

Tenders.

Public Works Office,
Wellington, 8th August, 1884.

THE following list of successful and unsuccessful tenders is published for general information.

E. MITCHELSON,
Minister for Public Works.

AUCKLAND PASSENGER STATION CONTRACT.

Accepted.
£ s. d.
W. Ahern, Dunedin .. .. .. 12,168 3 7

Declined.
W. Philcox, Auckland .. .. .. 12,248 0 0
Heron and Thompson, Auckland .. .. 13,051 9 3
Robert Martin, Dunedin .. .. .. 13,164 16 6
Price and Malcolm, Auckland .. .. 14,154 0 0
Wrigley and Handyork, Auckland .. .. 14,300 0 0
James C. George, New Plymouth .. .. 14,775 9 3
Baildon and Stephenson, Auckland .. .. 15,314 0 0
William Foughey, Auckland .. .. 15,699 19 5
James A. Johnston, New Plymouth .. .. 15,800 0 0
H. Reid, Whangarei .. .. .. 16,000 10 6
Leigh Brothers, Auckland .. .. 16,100 0 0
H. Taylor, Christchurch .. .. 16,105 6 9
Hunt and White, Auckland .. .. 18,000 0 0
J. J. O’Brien, Auckland .. .. .. 18,998 11 0

Designation of Post Office changed.

General Post Office,
Wellington, 9th August, 1884.

IT is hereby notified for general information that the designation of the Post Office in the Christchurch Postal District, known as Ohinetahi, will, from the 1st proximo, be changed to

GOVERNOR’S BAY.

By order of the Postmaster-General.

W. GRAY,
Secretary.

Steam Service to Karamea.

General Post Office,
Wellington, 6th August, 1884.

SEALED Tenders will be received at the General Post Office, Wellington, until noon of Saturday, the 6th of September proximo, for the performance of one or the other of the following alternate steam-services:—

Between Nelson, Karamea, and Westport, once every four weeks; or

Between Westport and Karamea, once every four weeks.

The service to be for a period of twelve months, with the right of renewal or termination, on two months’ notice being given by either side, at the end of the contract term.

The service to be performed in accordance with a timetable to be furnished by the Postmaster-General, and commence in the first week of October.

Tenderers to state the names, tonnage, and horse-power of the vessels to be employed in the service.