OTAGO GOVERNMENT TOWN LAND SALES.

ELECTIONS IN HAWKESBURY TOWNSHIP,

At the Court-house, Hawksbury,
On TUESDAY, the 12th of MAY,
At 12 o’clock noon.

SECTION IN PALMERSTON TOWNSHIP,

At Hawksbury,
Immediately after the sale of the Hawksbury sections.

SECTIONS IN HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP,

At Mr. Young’s Store there,
On THURSDAY, the 14th of MAY,
At 12 o’clock noon.

SECTIONS IN OAMARU TOWNSHIP,

At the Courthouse there,
On SATURDAY, the 16th of MAY,
At 12 o’clock noon.

Superintendent’s Office,
Dunedin, 29th April, 1863.

ABSTRACT OF ADVERTISEMENTS from the “Provincial Government Gazette,” of this date:—

TENDERS TO BE LODGED BY TWELVE NOON

JOHN LOGAN,
Clerk to Superintendent. |

FRESH TENDERS

Fresh Tenders will be received until 12 noon of Tuesday, 12th May, for the erection of the Middle Dunedin District School House, no eligible tender having been received on 28th April current. Plans and Specifications may be seen, and forms of tender obtained at the office of the Provincial Engineer, Dunedin.

By order,
JOHN LOGAN,
Clerk to Superintendent.

TAIERI FERRY.

NOTICE TO DRAYMEN.—His Honor the Superintendent directs it to be notified that, to enable some necessary repairs to be made, the large Punt at the Lower Taieri Ferry will be off during Thursday and Friday next. Drays will be crossed on those days in his small Punt, provided they are unloaded.

By order,
JOHN LOGAN,
Clerk to Superintendent.

Superintendent’s Office,
5th May, 1863.

ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF DUNEDIN.

In pursuance of the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, intituled “The Regulation of Elections Act, 1858;” and also of an Act of the aforesaid General Assembly, intituled “The Provincial Elections Act, 1858,” I, John Gillies, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Dunedin, in the Province of Otago, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a writ bearing date 23rd day of April, 1863, issued under the hand of His Excellency the Governor of New Zealand, an Election will be held for the return of seven qualified persons to serve as members of the Provincial Council of the said Province of Otago; and that the NOMINATION of Candidates will take place at the Court House at Dunedin, on Monday, the 18th day of May, at 12 o’clock noon; and that the poll (if necessary) will be taken on Friday, the 22nd day of May, 1863.

Dated this 5th day of May, 1863.

JOHN GILLIES,
Returning Officer.

The following is the polling place for the Electoral District of Dunedin:—
The Court House, Dunedin.

ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF GREEN ISLAND AND CAVERSHAM.

In pursuance of the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, intituled “The Regulation of Elections Act, 1858;” and also of an Act of the aforesaid General Assembly, intituled “The Provincial Elections Act, 1858,” I, John Gillies, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Green Island and Caversham, in the Province of Otago, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a writ bearing date the 23rd day of April, 1863, issued under the hand of His Excellency the Governor of New Zealand, an Election will be held for the return of Two qualified persons to serve as members of the Provincial Council of the said Province of Otago; and that the NOMINATION of Candidates will take place at Caversham, on Thursday, the 21st day of May, 1863, at 12 o’clock noon; and that the poll (if necessary) will be taken on Monday, the 25th day of May, 1863.

Dated this 6th day of May, 1863.

JOHN GILLIES,
Returning Officer.

The following are the polling places for the Electoral District of Green Island and Caversham in the Province of Otago:—
The Schoolhouse at Caversham.
The Schoolhouse at Green Island.

MAILS TO KAWARAU JUNCTION.

SEALED TENDERS will be received at the Post Office, Dunedin, on or before the 10th May next, from persons willing to carry mails twice weekly between the Post Office, Dunstan, and an office to be established at the Kawarau Junction; contract to be terminable at expiration of six weeks from time of notice being given by the Government or the contractor. Days and hours to be fixed by the Postmaster; and security will be required.

Parties tendering are requested to state how soon they can be ready to commence the service.

ARCH. BARR,
Chief Postmaster.

Chief Post Office,
Dunedin, 21st April, 1863.

MAILS TO THE CARDRONA.

TENDERS will be received at this Office, or at the Post Office, Dunstan, on or before the 10th May next, from persons willing to carry mails weekly between the Post Office, Dunstan, and an office to be established at the Cardrona township, by way of the Kawarau Junction and Sandy Point. Contract to be terminable at expiration of six weeks from time of notice being given by the Government or the contractor. Days and hours to be fixed by the Chief Postmaster; and security will be required.

Parties tendering are requested to state how soon they can be ready to commence the service.

ARCH. BARR,
Chief Postmaster.

Chief Post Office,
Dunedin, 23rd April, 1863.

THE SHIP SILISTRIA

The ship Silistria having arrived from the Clyde, with a number of Assisted Immigrants, families requiring Domestic Servants of a superior class, for town or the country, are requested to apply to the Matron of the Immigration Barracks, every lawful day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

21st April, 1863.

WANTED

Two Surveyors are wanted for the Road Department; apply by letter, enclosing testimonials at the Road Engineer’s office, Dunedin.

1st May, 1863.

Printed for the Provincial Government by Daniel Campbell, Dunedin, (Otago), New Zealand.