Nov. 8.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2921

Special Order made by the Council of the Borough of Westport.

The Treasury,
Wellington, 8th November, 1906.

THE following special order, made by the Westport Borough Council, is published in accordance with the provisions of “The Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1901,” in substitution for that already gazetted on page 2462 of the New Zealand Gazette, 1906.

J. G. WARD,
Colonial Treasurer.

WESTPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Special Order.

THAT, in pursuance and exercise of the powers vested in it in that behalf by sections 14, (2), and 32, (2), of “The Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1901,” the Westport Borough Council hereby resolves to borrow by way of special order the sum of £9,300 to pay off gas-works loans amounting to £12,000, less accumulated sinking funds of £2,700, falling due as under:—

£8,000 on the 20th September, 1906; £1,000 on the 20th September, 1906; £3,000 on the 20th December, 1906.

The above resolution was duly passed at a special meeting of the Westport Borough Council held on the 1st day of August, 1906, and confirmed at a special meeting of the said Council held on the 3rd day of September, 1906.

A. D. G. CUMMING,
Town Clerk.

New Zealand International Exhibition, 1906.—Minerals Court.

Mines Department,
Wellington, 30th July, 1906.

A GOLD medal and fifty guineas, a silver medal and twenty-five guineas, and a bronze medal and ten guineas will be awarded by the Mines Department for essays on the present condition and future prospects of the mineral resources of New Zealand, and the best means of fostering their development.

In judging the merits of the essays preference will be given to those which are of a practical character.

The essays must be sent in to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington, signed with a motto, and accompanied by a sealed envelope containing the author’s name and address, on or before 1st December, 1906.

The essays will be submitted to a Board of three persons (to be hereafter appointed), on whose decision the above prizes will be awarded.

NOTE.—“Mineral” means any metal or mineral, and includes petroleum and other mineral oils.

JAMES McGOWAN,
Minister of Mines.

Notice to Mariners No. 86 of 1906.

FREEMAN’S BAY, AUCKLAND.—ERECTION OF DOLPHIN.

Marine Department,
Wellington, 2nd November, 1906.

THE Auckland Harbour Board has notified that a dolphin having been erected off Freeman’s Bay, in the Auckland Harbour, in connection with the works now proceeding there, masters of vessels and others are warned against colliding with the dolphin, which bears N. 83° W., and is distant two and a quarter (2¼) cables from the end of Hobson Street Wharf. It is lighted with a bright light, showing all round the horizon.

Charts, &c., affected: Admiralty Charts Nos. 2543 and 1896; “New Zealand Pilot,” seventh edition, 1901, Chap. ii, page 54.

J. A. MILLAR.

Varied Notice (No. 3) fixing Closing-hours of Shops in the Borough of Te Aroha.

WHEREAS by notice dated the 13th day of June, 1905, and gazetted on the 15th day of June, 1905, the Minister of Labour, in exercise of the powers in that behalf conferred upon him by section 21 of “The Shops and Offices Act, 1904,” and acting in accordance with a requisition duly made and certified as required by that section, did direct that from and after the 19th day of June, 1905, all shops in the Borough of Te Aroha, except in certain trades specified in the Gazette notice, should be closed at 6 o’clock in the evening on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 10 o’clock in the evening on Saturdays, and at 1 o’clock in the afternoon on Thursdays: And whereas by a like requisition, duly made and certified as aforesaid, he has been requested to vary the said notice by exempting stationers, newsagents, and fancy-goods dealers from closing:

Now, therefore, in compliance with the last-mentioned requisition, and in exercise of the powers conferred upon me by section 21 of “The Shops and Offices Act, 1904,” and section 5 of “The Shops and Offices Act Amendment Act, 1905,” I do hereby vary the said notice by directing that on and after the 17th day of November, 1906, the requisition shall accordingly not apply to stationers, newsagents, and fancy-goods dealers.

Dated at Wellington, this 5th day of November, 1906.

J. A. MILLAR,
Minister of Labour.

Authorising the Laying-off of certain Streets in St. Helier’s Township Extension of a Width of not less than 66 ft. each.

Department of Lands,
Wellington, 3rd November, 1906.

IN pursuance of the power and authority conferred upon me by section 2 of “The Towns Main Streets Act, 1902,” I, Robert McNab, Minister of Lands, do hereby authorise the laying-off of Bridge Street, Short Street, John Street, Elizabeth Street, and Bay View Road, in St. Helier’s Township Extension, Auckland Land District, of a width of not less than 66 ft. each, instead of 99 ft. as prescribed by section 17 of “The Land Act, 1892.”

ROBERT MCNAB,
Minister of Lands.

Commissioner’s Decisions under Tariff Acts.

Department of Trade and Customs,
Wellington, 7th November, 1906.

IT is hereby notified for public information that the Hon. the Commissioner of Trade and Customs has decided to interpret the Customs and Excise Duties Acts in relation to the undermentioned articles as follows:—

NOTE.—“Not otherwise enumerated” appears as n.o.e.; “other kinds” as o.k.; “articles and materials suited only for, and to be used solely in, the fabrication of goods in the colony” as a. & m.s. Articles marked thus * are revised decisions.

W. T. GLASGOW,
Secretary and Inspector.

Commissioner’s Order No. 824.]