state the estimated cost and productive power of the machinery proposed to be erected, the date on which the same will be in operation, and that the parties are prepared to be bound in the sum of £1000 to produce sacks and wool-packs to the value of £1500 within three years from the date on which their offer is accepted.

The Government does not bind itself to accept any offer.

G. TURNBULL,
Provincial Secretary.

PUBLIC NOTICE.

WHEREAS I have received sufficient proof that the portion of the Otago Gold Field, described in the schedule hereto, is for the whole or the greater part of an inferior character as regards the value of its alluvial gold deposits: Now, therefore, I hereby give notice that the same may be occupied by holders of Miners’ claims of the under-mentioned size, viz:—

One (1) acre for each holder of a miner’s right, provided that no block claim shall comprise more than six (6) acres altogether.

Given under my hand at Clyde, this 10th day of September, 1873.

MAURICE SIMPSON,
Warden.

SCHEDULE.

All that portion of the Otago Gold Field, known as the Dunstan District or Gold Field, with the exception of that portion thereof situated to the west and north of an imaginary line from Boundary creek along the top of the range, forming the eastern boundary of the Cardrona valley, to Cruffel Peak, hence to Mount Barker, hence across the Clutha to Grand View Mount, and hence to the Lindis Pass.

INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS.

THE Otago Educational Board invites Applications for the office of Inspector of Schools. None need apply but University men of high standing and considerable experience in Education. Salary, £500 per annum, exclusive of travelling allowances.

Applications, with testimonials and references, are to be lodged with me before the 1st November, 1873.

JOHN SPERRY,
Secretary.

Education Office, Dunedin.

THE Provincial Government has resolved to offer for competition next December two Provincial Scholarships to Boys and two to Girls attending the Public Schools of Otago. The Scholarships will be tenable for three years. Further information will be furnished in a future advertisement.

JOHN SPERRY,
Secretary to Education Board.

WANTED, an Assistant Draughtsman for the Survey Office, Lawrence. Salary £150 per annum. Applications to be made in writing, accompanied by certificates and specimen of work, on or before the 29th inst.

J. T. THOMSON,
Chief Surveyor.

Dunedin, 12th September, 1873.

WANTED an Assistant Draughtsman for the Survey Office, Queenstown. Salary £150 per annum. Applications to be made in writing, accompanied by certificates and specimen of work, on or before the 29th inst.

J. T. THOMSON,
Chief Surveyor.

Dunedin, 12th September, 1873.

WANTED, an Assistant Surveyor, to be stationed in Dunedin. Salary, £250, per annum. Applications to be made in writing, accompanied by certificates and plan of work executed by the applicant, on or before the 29th inst.

J. T. THOMSON,
Chief Surveyor.

Dunedin, September 12th, 1873.

GAZETTE.—Persons to whom Gazettes are addressed, require to arrange to take them regularly from the Post Office, as the Postmasters have been requested to forward the names and addresses upon all Gazettes not called for, in order that the same may be struck off the list.

BRAND BOOK for the Province of Otago by William Logie, Registrar of Brands, published 1868, may be had from Mr. A. R. Livingston, Bookseller, Dunedin. Price reduced to one shilling.

ABSTRACTS FROM PREVIOUS GAZETTES of Impounding Notices:—

26th Sept., Friday noon, a mare will be sold at West Taieri Pound.

26th Sept., Friday noon, a horse and a mare will be sold at Lovell’s Flat Pound.

3rd October, Friday, noon, a gelding and mare will be sold at Oamaru Pound.

TENDERS will be received at the office of the Secretary for Works until noon of Tuesday, 7th October, for—

Contract No. 759—Construction of wharf at Riverton. Plans and specifications may be seen and forms of tender obtained at the office of the Engineer of Roads and Works, Dunedin, and at Courthouse, Riverton. Tenders to be indorsed “Roads and Works tender for Contract No. 759.”

The Government does not undertake to accept the lowest or any tender.

HORACE BASTINGS,
Secretary for Works.

Dunedin, 16th September, 1873.

TENDERS will be received at the Secretary for Works until noon of Tuesday, 7th October, 1873, for

Contract No. 758—Post and rail fencing on road, Port Chalmers to Blueskin.

Plans and specifications may be seen, and forms of tender obtained, at the office of the Engineer of Roads and Works, Dunedin.

Tenders to be indorsed “Roads and Works. Tender for Contract No. 758.”

The Government does not undertake to accept the lowest or any tender.

HORACE BASTINGS,
Secretary for Works.

Dunedin, 16th September, 1873.

TENDERS will be received at the office of the Secretary for Works until noon of Tuesday, 7th October, 1873, for

Contract No. 757—Additions to Gaol at Lawrence.

Plans and specifications may be seen and forms of tender obtained at the office of the Engineer of Roads and Works, Dunedin, and at Police Camp, Lawrence.

Tenders to be indorsed “Roads and Works, Tender for Contract No. 757.”

The Government does not undertake to accept the lowest or any tender.

HORACE BASTINGS,
Secretary for Works.

Dunedin, 16th September, 1873.

TO ARCHITECTS.

TENDERS will be received at the Office of the Secretary for Works, until noon of Tuesday, the 30th instant, for the preparation of Drawings for School Buildings.

Conditions may be inspected at the Office of the Provincial Engineer.

HORACE BASTINGS,
Secretary for Works,

Dunedin, September 18th, 1873.

TENDERS will be received at the office of the Secretary for Works until noon of Tuesday, 7th October, for—

Contract No. 749—Construction of 120 chains of road, Dunedin to Blueskin via Water of Leith.

Plans and specifications may be seen, and forms of tender obtained, at the office of the Engineer of Roads and Works, Dunedin.