[PROVINCE OF CANTERBURY]

LEASE OF THE WAITAKI FERRY

Superintendent of the Province of Canterbury, of the one part; and [Name of Lessee] of the other part, for Leasing the Ferry over the Waitaki River, for a term of one year, on the following terms:—

The Government to find three boats—one large one, and two small ones; studs and signal-staffs, to be used on either bank of the river.

Lessee to find oars and tackle, boat-hooks and life-buoys for boats; two horses, harness, drays, as per Schedule A; and whatever may be necessary for the properly carrying on the Ferry service. All which articles, except horses, drays, and harness, are to become the property of the Government, and at the expiry or sooner determination of the lease, are to be handed over to whomsoever the Government may appoint, in good order and condition, fair wear and tear excepted.

The lessee to keep at least three steady, efficient, able-bodied men constantly engaged for the purpose of working the Ferry-boats; and to always work the boats with at least two hands.

The boats to be kept constantly in good order, and in readiness for instant use; a proper supply of rope, oars, and rowlocks, together with boat-hooks and life-buoys, to be always kept in each boat, as per Schedule B, attached.

The Ferrymen to turn out with all convenient speed at all hours between sunrise and sunset, when required to cross passengers, stock, &c., the state of the river permitting.

When the Ferry is not actually being used, one man to be constantly on the look-out, who shall attend to the signal-staff.

The whole Ferry business to be worked under the inspection and to the satisfaction of the Government, or of any person or persons appointed by His Honor the Superintendent for that purpose.

Such tolls only are to be charged as are specified in Schedule C.

A bonus of one hundred and fifty pounds to be allowed to lessee, in quarterly instalments, and will be paid on the certificate of the person to be appointed by His Honor the Superintendent—that the service is being properly performed.

In the event of the lessee failing to comply with the conditions above written, the Ferry to revert to the Provincial Government, and the lessee to be liable to a penalty of fifteen pounds per month of the unexpired term of the lease.

The lease to be terminable by three months’ notice on either side.

As witness the hands of the said parties, the day and year first before written.

SCHEDULE A

Oars, tackle, ropes, two horses, harness, life-buoys, tarpaulins for protection of goods, and all plant necessary for the proper and efficient working of the Ferry.

SCHEDULE B

Articles to be kept in each boat—

• 12 yards of 1-inch rope.
• 5 oars, besides steering oar.
• Rowlocks sufficient, and one spare rowlock.
• 1 boat-hook.
• Life-buoys (to be approved by the Government).

SCHEDULE C

Signed by the said

IMMIGRATION TO OTAGO.—Urgent representations

having been made to the Provincial Government as to the scarcity of agricultural labourers, notice is hereby given to those employers who, through their friends and connections in the mother country, can hire suitable labourers, that the Government is prepared to issue passage orders from Glasgow to the Province on payment of £10 per statute adult.

The same facilities will also be given to others than agricultural employers who may wish to engage their own workpeople in the home country; the only stipulation which the Government makes in either case is, that public aid shall be strictly confined to importation of bona fide labour suitable to the actual requirements of the Province.

Colin Allan, Immigration Agent.

TELEGRAPHIC CHARGES.—On and after the First day of August, 1867, the following Scale of Charges will come into force on the lines undermentioned.

ORDINARY CHARGES.—Minimum Charge, 10 Words.

PRESS CHARGES.—For Messages intended for bona fide Publication.

George Duncan, Secretary for Land and Works.

22nd July, 1867.

NOTICE TO LOCAL ROAD BOARDS

John Harley, Land and Road Agent and Surveyor, Dunedin, is prepared to act for Local Boards and country settlers generally, in all the business connected with the General Road Board, the Education Board, or the Provincial Government.

Dunedin, 16th July, 1867.

KAIKORAI ROAD DISTRICT.—NOTICE.—The Assessment Roll of this district can be seen during fourteen days, commencing at the date hereof, between the hours of ten and two, Sundays and public holidays excepted, at the residence of Mr. Wm. Barr, Spring Park.

David Mason, Clerk to Local Board.

Kaikorai, July 24, 1867.

PINE HILL ROAD DISTRICT.—The Assessment Roll of Rate-payers for the year June, 1867, and June, 1868, can be seen at my residence for 14 days from this date, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Sundays and holidays being excepted.

Hugh McFadyen, Clerk and Collector.

31st July, 1867.

IMPOUNDED

On the 19th July, 1867, by Constable McMeeken, one bay Horse, Crown brand on off shoulder, for trespassing on Main Road, and in default of being released will be sold, at the Public Pound, Tokomairiro, on Friday, the 9th August, at 12 o’clock, noon.

James Goodall, Poundkeeper.