Nominations in form of Schedule D of the "Otago Municipal Corporations Ordinance, 1865," may be lodged at the Town Clerk’s Chambers, St. Kilda Hotel (where blank forms may be obtained), on or before noon of the day herein fixed for the declaration.

The Councillors retiring are—

For Park Ward—Councillors Henderson and Vickery.

For Musselburgh Ward—Councillors Robins and Mitchell.

Both Auditors retire.

Two Councillors to be elected for each Ward.

Two Auditors to be elected by the whole Borough.

JOHN PUGH JONES,
Mayor.

THOMAS R. DODDS,
Town Clerk.

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CORPORATION OF PORT CHALMERS.

Annual Election of Councillors and Auditors for the period commencing 1st August, 1876.

PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that the Nomination of Candidates for Election to the offices of Councillors and Auditors as above for the Town of Port Chalmers will be declared on Thursday, 27th July instant, at the Town Hall, Currie-street, at the hour of 12 o’clock noon.

Nominations in form of Schedule D of the "Otago Municipal Corporations Ordinance, 1865," may be lodged at the Town Clerk’s Office, Currie-street (where blank forms may be obtained), on or before noon of the day herein fixed for the declaration.

The Councillors retiring by rotation are—

For High Ward—Councillor George Dodson.

For East Ward—Councillor George Leyon Asher.

For Middle Ward—Councillor John Middleditch.

For South Ward—Councillor David Miller.

Both Auditors retire.

One (1) Councillor to be elected for each of the four Wards.

Two (2) Auditors to be elected for the whole Town.

ANDREW MCKINNON,
Mayor.

Port Chalmers, July 18, 1876.

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STATEMENT of the AFFAIRS of "THE PIONEER WATER-RACE AND GOLD-MINING COMPANY, LIMITED" for the half-year ending 30th June, 1876:—

Name of Company—The Pioneer Water Race and Gold Mining Company, Limited.

When formed, and date of registration—23rd April, 1874.

Where business is conducted, and name of legal Manager—Maerewhenua—Francis Thomas.

Nominal capital—£3,600.

Number of shares into which capital is divided—360.

Number of shares taken—360.

Amount of calls made—Nil.

Total amount of subscribed capital—£3,600.

Number of shareholders at time of registration—Nine.

Amount of cash in hand—£83 1s. 9d.

Whether in operation or not—In operation.

Total amount of dividends declared—Nil.

Number of shares unallotted—Nil.

FRANCIS THOMAS,
Legal Manager.

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STATEMENT of the AFFAIRS of the "OTAGO GOLD MINING COMPANY, Registered," for the half-year ended June, 1876, in accordance with Section 13 of "The Mining Companies Limited Liability Act, Amendment Act, 1869":—

Name of Company—Otago Gold Mining Company, Registered.

When formed, and date of registration—17th August, 1869—4th October, 1869.

Where business is conducted, and name of legal Manager—Blue Spur, Tuapeka—James Campbell.

Amount of paid-up scrip given to shareholders—£4,800.

Number of shares in which capital is divided—8.

Number of shares taken—8.

Total amount of capital paid up—£4,800.

Number of shareholders at time of registration of Company—8.

Amount of cash in hand—£520 10s.

Whether in operation or not—In constant operation.

Total amount of dividends declared—£2,800.

(Signature of Manager,)

JAMES CAMPBELL.

7th July, 1876.

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APPLICATION FOR AN AUCTIONEER’S LICENSE.

A MEETING will be held in the Provincial Government Offices, Dunedin, at noon of Thursday, 3rd August, 1876, to consider the application of Lewis Rodgers, now residing in Invercargill, for an auctioneer’s license.

INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.

WANTED, for the Industrial School, Caversham, a Married Couple as Attendants. Salaries—£60 and £40 per annum respectively, with quarters and board. Applications will be received till Monday, 24th July.

JOHN HISLOP,
Inspector.

TEACHER Wanted for Maheno District School, vacant by the appointment of Mr. R. Peattie, M.A., to a mastership in the Girls’ High School, Dunedin.

Good residence and a nine-acre glebe, close to Railway Station.

Full particulars may be learned from the undersigned, with whom applications, with copies of testimonials, must be lodged on or before 10th August. Duties to commence 1st October.

JAMES R. ELDER,
Secretary of School Committee.

NOTICE.

AFTER this date Poison will be laid on our properties for the destruction of dogs.

Any party found trespassing on our properties after this date with dogs and guns will be prosecuted according to law.

WILLIAM JAFFRAY,
R. SOMERVILLE,
ROBT. FINNIE.

Saddlehill,
22nd June, 1876.

6t. 21s. p.d.

ABSTRACTS from previous Gazettes of Impounding Notices:—

28TH JULY, FRIDAY, NOON.

A horse, a cow, and a heifer will be sold at South Dunedin Pound.

Printed under the authority of the Provincial Government of Otago, by GEORGE JONES, of High-street, Dunedin, Printer to said Provincial Government for time being.