Mar. 25.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 971

New Zealand Rainfall for January, 1915—continued.

SOUTH ISLAND—continued.

(H.) SOUTH ASPECT—CAPE SAUNDERS TO PUYSEGUR POINT—continued.

Luggate, Cromwell .. .. 142 7
Manorburn Dam .. .. 162 14
Queenstown .. .. 322 9
Moa Creek .. .. 100 6
Galloway, Alexandra South .. .. 90 7
Ophir .. .. 134 9
St. Bathan’s .. .. 216 13
Clyde .. .. 104 9
Roxburgh .. .. 109 8
Balclutha .. .. 290 17
Owaka .. .. 365 14
Tapanui Nursery .. .. 395 17
Waikawa Valley .. .. 599 18
Wharuarimu .. .. 620 20
Uplands, Waimahaka .. .. 606 12
Roslin Estate, Woodlands .. .. 630 16
Wyndham South .. .. 544 16
Dipton .. .. 502 8
Bluff .. .. 614 14
Nightcaps .. .. .. ..
Rannock, Orawia .. .. 496 4
Riverton .. .. 614 12
Manapouri .. .. .. ..

New Zealand Rainfall for January, 1915—continued.

(I.) ISLANDS.

Centre Island .. .. 504 15
Stewart Island .. .. 678 23
Horse-shoe Bay, Stewart Island .. .. 715 25
Port Pegasus .. .. .. ..
Niue Island .. .. .. ..
Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands .. 801 18
Aitutaki Island, Cook Islands .. .. .. ..
Mangaia, Cook Islands .. .. .. ..
Chatham Island .. .. .. ..

LATE RETURNS.

Kaukapakapa, December, 1914 .. 210 13
Manunui, December, 1914 .. 305 7
Raurimu, November, " .. 563 9
" December, " .. 410 11
Tiroroa, December, 1914 .. 446 9
Waipukurau, " " .. 20 3
Dannevirke, " " .. 380 10
Martinborough, " " .. 87 9
Bortons’, " " .. 172 7
Mangaia, " " .. 231 17
Avarua, Rarotonga, October, 1914 1720 20
" " November, " 408 14
" " December, " 181 16
Niue Island, October, 1914 .. 557 18
" November, " .. 146 9

Tenders for Varnish.

Railway Department, Wellington, 23rd March, 1915.

THE undermentioned accepted tender-rates for the supply and delivery of 3,900 gallons of varnish for the New Zealand Railways are published for general information.

E. H. HILEY,
General Manager, New Zealand Railways.

Successful tenderers: Herbert G. Teagle (Limited), Wellington.
Makers of varnish: Lewis Berger and Sons (Limited).

Total value of tender: £2,334 7s. 6d.

Applications invited for the Position of Inspector of Fisheries, &c., Marine Department, Russell.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 24th March, 1915.

APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 16th April, 1915, for the position of Inspector of Fisheries, Russell.

2. Applications must be addressed to the Secretary to the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, and must embrace a statement of education and experience, particulars of age, &c.

3. Applicants are required to possess the following special qualifications:—

(1.) A good knowledge of the New Zealand market fishes, and the methods of catching and marketing.

(2.) A knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the catching and marketing of fish.

(3.) A special knowledge and experience of the best methods of conserving the oyster-beds.

(4.) A special knowledge and experience in picking and marketing oysters.

(5.) A practical experience in planting and improving oyster-beds.

4. In addition to holding the position of Inspector of Fisheries, the successful applicant would also be required to act as Harboumaster, the duties of which comprise a general supervision of shipping and of the harbour, and attending when necessary to the buoys in the Bay of Islands.

The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1912.

The position will be graded in the General Division. Salary, £180 (minimum), £200 (maximum), per annum.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Assistant Law Officer, Crown Law Office, Wellington.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 16th March, 1915.

APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 29th March, 1915, for the position of Assistant Law Officer, Crown Law Office, Wellington.

2. Applications must be addressed to the Secretary to the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, and must embrace a statement of education and experience, particulars of age, &c.

3. Applicants must be barristers of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, and must have experience in conveyancing and advocacy.

The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1912.

The position will be graded in the Professional Division. Salary, £600 per annum.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.