Aug. 13.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2135

75. Masterton, Tauерu, Tinui, and Whakataki, thrice weekly.
76. Masterton and Waingawa, twice weekly. (Alternative to No. 77.)
77. Masterton and Waingawa, thrice weekly. (Alternative to No. 76.)
78. Mauriceville and Ditton, twice weekly.
79. Mauriceville and Mauriceville West, daily.
80. Mount Bruce and Masterton, by way of Upper Opaki-Pirau Road, delivering correspondence en route into private boxes, daily.
81. Opaki and Rangitumau, thrice weekly.
82. Otaki Post Office and Railway Station, as required.
83. Pahiatua, Konini, Hamua, Newman, and Eketahuna, daily. (Alternative to Nos. 23, 84, and 85.)
84. Pahiatua, Konini, Hamua, Newman, Eketahuna, Rongomai, Tane, Kaitawa, Mangaramarama, and Pahiatua, daily. (Alternative to Nos. 23, 30, and 83.)
85. Pahiatua, Konini, Hamua, Rongomai, Tane, Kaitawa, Mangaramarama, and Pahiatua, daily. (Alternative to Nos. 30, 83, and 84.)
86. Pahiatua, Mangahao, and Ballance, daily.
87. Pahiatua, Ngaturi, Makuri, Mangatiti, Puketoi, and Pongaroa, daily. (Alternative to Nos. 57 and 88.)
88. Pahiatua, Ngaturi, and Makuri, daily. (Alternative to No. 87.)
89. Pahiatua, Ngaturi, Makuri, Rakaunui, Mangatiti, Puketoi, and Pongaroa, alternately via Rakaunui and Mangatiti, daily. (Alternative to Nos. 87 and 88.)
90. Pahiatua Post Office and Railway Station, as required.
91. Palmerston North and Kairanga, daily.
92. Palmerston North, Newbury, Awahuri, Rongotea, and Carnarvon, daily.
93. Palmerston North Post Office and Railway Station, as required.
94. Palmerston North and Whakaronga, daily. (Alternative to No. 95.)
95. Palmerston North, Whakaronga, and Kelvin Grove, daily. (Alternative to No. 94.)
96. Petone Post Office and Railway Station, as required.
97. Pongaroa and Korora, twice weekly.
98. Pongaroa and Maku, weekly.
99. Rakaunui, Waikereru, Waiowaka, and Waihoki Valley, weekly. (Alternative to Nos. 100 and 101.)
100. Rakaunui, Waikereru, Waiowaka, and Waihoki Valley, twice weekly. (Alternative to Nos. 99 and 101.)
101. Rakaunui, Waikereru, Waiowaka, and Waihoki Valley, thrice weekly. (Alternative to Nos. 99 and 100.)
102. Raumai, Awahou, Komako, and Piripiri, thrice weekly. (Alternative to No. 103.)
103. Raumai, Awahou, Ngaputahi Road Junction, Komako, and Piripiri, thrice weekly. (Alternative to Nos. 102 and 112.)
104. Raumai and Pohangina, daily. (Alternative to No. 14.)
105. Rewa and Waituna West, daily; and open delivery to Pakihikura, twice weekly.
106. Rongotea and Glen Oroua, twice daily.
107. Shannon, Moutoa, and Foxton, daily.
108. Tinui, Manawa, and Annedale, twice weekly.
109. Tinui, Tinui Valley, Pakowai, and Te Mai, weekly.
110. Tinui Junction and Whareama, thrice weekly.
111. Upper Hutt and Akatarawa (rural delivery), thrice weekly.
112. Utuwai, Ngaputahi, and Pohangina, thrice weekly. (Alternative to Nos. 53 and 103.)
113. Waihoki Valley and Waterfalls, weekly. (Alternative to Nos. 2 and 114.)
114. Waihoki Valley and Waterfalls, twice weekly. (Alternative to Nos. 2 and 113.)
115. Wainuiomata and Hutt, twice weekly.
116. Wellington, delivery of parcels in city and suburbs, twice daily. (Alternative to Nos. 117 and 118.)
117. Wellington, delivery of private-box parcels, twice daily; and collection of parcels from suburban offices, as required. (Alternative to Nos. 116 and 118.)
118. Wellington, delivery of parcels in city and suburbs, twice daily; delivery of private-box parcels, twice daily; and collection of parcels from suburban offices, as required. (Alternative to Nos. 116 and 117.)
119. Wellington and Karori, twice daily.
120. Whakataki and Castlepoint, thrice weekly.
121. Woodville Post Office and Railway Station, as required.

Sea Services.

1. Wellington, Eikoekoea, (a)Anakoa Bay, (a)Te Puru, Wakatahuri, Bulwer, Waihohonu, Pohuenui, Elaine Bay, Brightlands, Manaroa, (a)Hopai, (a)Crail Bay, Homewood, Tira Ora, Nydia Bay, (a)Pinohia, Maori Bay (a)Mahau, (a)Whatahihi, and Havelock, fortnightly.

(a) Called at on return from Havelock only.

The contractor will be expected to provide an oil engine in the shore or working boat; also to state a fixed sum which will be required for calling at any additional port required by the Department during the currency of the contract.

2. Wellington and Motueka, calling fortnightly at Admiralty Bay on voyage from Wellington, also fortnightly at Waikawa Bay on voyage to or from Wellington, at Master’s option, from 1st November to 30th June, weekly; from 1st July to 31st October, fortnightly.

Motueka is to be the final port of departure of the steamer on the voyage to Wellington. The service is to be performed by a steamer of not less than 75 tons register, with a maximum draught of 7 ft., and capable of steaming not less than eight knots an hour. The vessel’s hold or holds to be suitably ventilated to the satisfaction of the Postmaster-General for the stowage and carriage of fruit.

Tenderers are required to state the rates to be charged for passengers, fruit, agricultural, garden, and dairy produce of all descriptions, and general merchandise.

Names, tonnage, and horse-power of steamers proposed to be used to be stated.

Contractors for sea services may be required to call at additional offices for a pro rata sum based on the extra mileage.

POSTAL DISTRICT OF BLENHEIM.

1. Blenheim Chief Post Office, Railway Station, and Vessels in River, as required.
2. §|| Blenheim, Springlands, Renwicktown, Kaituna, Okaramio, Havelock Suburban, and Havelock, thrice weekly.
3. Blenheim, Jordan, and Molesworth, weekly.
4. Blenheim, Renwicktown, Waihopai, Wairau Valley, and Top Valley, twice weekly.
5. Canvastown and Deep Creek, twice weekly.
6. Havelock, Cullensville, Mahakipawa, Grove, and Grove Wharf, twice weekly.
7. Kenepuru Head and Portage, twice weekly. (Alternative to No. 8.)
8. Kenepuru Head and Portage, weekly. (Alternative to No. 7.)
9. Manaroa and Portage, twice weekly. (Alternative to sea services Nos. 3 and 4.)
10. Picton, Hitaua, Onapua, Te Weka, and Te Awaiiti, weekly.
11. Picton, Punaruawhiti, Endeavour Inlet, and Resolution Bay, weekly. (Alternative to No. 12, and sea service No. 1.)
12. Picton, Punaruawhiti, Endeavour Inlet, and Resolution Bay, fortnightly. (Alternative to No. 11, and sea service No. 1.)
13. Picton and Grove Wharf, twice weekly.
14. Picton and Portage, daily. (Alternative to No. 15.)
15. Picton and Portage, daily; and to call at Onahau, twice weekly. (Alternative to No. 14.)
16. Renwicktown, The Delta, Leefield, Avondale, and Benhopai, twice weekly.
17. *§|| Seddon, Blind River Junction, Grassmere, Flaxbourne Kekerangu, Clarence Bridge, Hapuku, Mangamaunu, and Kaikoura, thrice weekly.
18. Tuamarina, Robin Hood Bay, Ocean Bay, and Port Underwood, via White’s Bay, weekly.

Sea Services.

1. Picton, Wharehunga, Otanerau, Punaruawhiti, Endeavour Inlet, Resolution Bay, Ravenscliffe, Hikoekoea, Te Puru, Wakatahuri, Bulwer, Waihohonu, Pohuenui, Elaine Bay, Brightlands, Manaroa, Hopai, Crail Bay, Homewood, Tira Ora, Nydia Bay, Maori Bay, Pinohia, Mahau, Whatahihi, and Havelock, fortnightly. (Alternative to No. 2.)
2. Picton, Wharehunga, Otanerau, Ravenscliffe, Hikoekoea, Te Puru, Wakatahuri, Bulwer, Waihohonu, Pohuenui, Elaine Bay, Brightlands, Manaroa, Hopai, Crail Bay, Homewood, Tira Ora, Nydia Bay, Maori Bay, Pinohia, Mahau, Whatahihi, and Havelock, fortnightly. (Alternative to No. 1.)
3. Portage, Waitaria, Mahau, Whatahihi, Pinohia, Maori Bay, Nydia Bay, Tira Ora, Homewood, Manaroa, Hopai, Crail Bay, Brightlands, Waihohonu, Pohuenui, Bulwer, and Wakatahuri, weekly. (Alternative to No. 4, and inland service No. 9.)
4. Portage, Waitaria, Mahau, Whatahihi, Pinohia, Maori Bay, Nydia Bay, Tira Ora, Homewood, Manaroa, Hopai, and Crail Bay, weekly. (Alternative to No. 3, and inland service No. 9.)

Contractors for sea services may be required to call at additional offices for a pro rata sum based on the extra mileage.