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Lyttelton Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 1439, 22 July 1865, Page 4

Goverppxent Notices. STEAM SERVICE. TENDERS are required by the Provincial Government of Canterbury for the performance of the undermentioned SERVICE A STEAMER for the HOKITIKA RIVER, to act as a TUG, and for landing mailt, passenger*, and cargo, and to be subject to the following conditions The Steamer to be of not lew than 30 honepower. To be fitted with towing hooks, hawses, and other necessary appliances to qualify her for a steam tug. To be duly approved of and passed by the Marine Board as a sea-going steamer, allowed to carry passengers. The Captain and Owners to bind themselves to maintain at Hokitika a reserve depot of coals, of not less than one month's consumption. „ , The Captain and Owners, on application by the Government authorities, to render such assistance with the steam tug, in case of need, as may be compatible with the safety of the vessel herself. The Captain and Owners not to engage to tow any vessel up to the township while others requiring assistance remain outside, but after placing one vessel in safety inside the lagoon, immediately to recross the bar (tide and weather permitting) for another. The Captain and Owners to land and take over the bar all Government officers, on service, and her Majesty's mails, free of charge. The Service to commence not later than the Ist SEPTEMBER NEXT, and to continue for Six Months, with power reserved to the Government to extend the term to Twelve Mentha, on giving two months' notice to that effect. A penalty of £50 will be exacted for every breach of the contract, unless caused by circumstances beyond the control of the contractors. Tenders for the above service to state what subsidy will be required for the performance of the service for a period of six months'; also, to state the tariff of charges for the landing of passengers and goods, as well as the rates for towage. Tenders, marked "Tenders for Hokitika Steam Service," to be addressed to the Provincial Secretary, Christchurch, and to be sent in not late than Thursday, the 3rd August next. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. EDWD. JOLLIE, Provincial Secretary. Provincial Secretary's Office. Christchurch, 29th June, 1865. 5704 ADDITIONS TO LUNATIC ASYLUM. THE Provincial Government is prepared to receive tenders for the erection of additional buildings at the Lunatic Asylum, on the Lincoln road. Finn and specification may be seen at the ! Provincial Engineer's office, on and after the 13th inat. I __ Tenders, endorsed " Tenders for additions to Lunatic Asylum," to be delivered at this office, not later than noon, on Saturday, the 22nd day of July, 1865. JOHN HALL, Secretary for Public Works. Public Works Office, j Christchurch, July 7, 1865. 5858 NOTICE. ! TENDERS are invited by the Provincial Government for SCAVENGER WORK for twelve months, from Ist August, 1865, to 31st July, 1866. Particulars can be obtained at the Provincial Secretary's Office. Tenders to be sent in not later than twelve o'clock noon, on Friday, the 28th.instant. EDWARD JOLLIE, Provincial Secretary. Provincial Secretary's Office, Christchurch, 17th July, 1865. 6024 Tenders. WELL SINKING. TENDERS WANTED for the FURTHER SINKING of the Junction Hotel WELL, near the Ashburton. For all particulars apply to D. MIDDLETON, Rakaia Store. Rakaia, 26th May, 1865. o 5209 NOTICE. TENDERS wanted for the, repairing of Hull, and refitting of Spars, of the Yacht ANNIE OGLE. Tenders to be sent in to the office of Messrs. J. T. Peacock and Co., net later than three p.m., on Tuesday, the 25th July, 1865. J. T. PEACOCK & CO. Lyttelton, 20th July, 1865. 6086 SHIP CANTERBURY, FENTIE, FROM LONDON.

TENDERS required for supplying th above ship with 500 tons of BALLAS' (more or less), to be sent in to the undersigne on or before the Ist day of August. WALTON, WARNER k CO., Agents. Lyttdton, 21st July, 1865. c6OB Sporting. pAPANUI STEEPLECHASE THURSDAY, 31st AUGUST, 1865. Maiden Sweepstakes, of 3 soys each, witl 25 soys added ; open to all horses thai have never won an advertised steeple chase or hurdle race ; distance, 2 miles : 2 years old, to carry 7st lOlbs ; 3 years Bst lOlbs ; 4 years, 9st 7lbs ; 5 years, lOst 8lbs; 6years and aged, list; mare! and geldings allowed 3lbs. The Papanui Steeplechase, of 10 soys each, with 80 sovß added ; 3 years old to carry 98t 71b ; 4 years, lost lOlbs ; 5 years, list 12lbs ; 6 years, 12st 3lbs; and aged 12st 71bs ; winners of £100 to carry 71ba extra ; mares ai\d geldings allowed 3lbs; 3 horses to start, the property of different owners, or no race ; distauce, 3 miles. Hack Race of £\ each, with £5 added ; distance, 1 mile. I.To be run unden the Grand National Steeple- chase rules. 2. All disputes to be settled by the stewards or whom they may appoint; such decision to be final. 3. Thorough-bred horses to take their ages from Ist July ; half-breds, from Ist October. 4. Entries to be mnde, under cover, to the secretary, on or before the 16th August, at P ", tT \*? tak - e8 t0 be P aid ' colours declared, at the time of entry. t0 * .f® Bhown over the on I he morning of the race, at eleven o'clock. Stewards : Messrs. W. S. Moorhouse F. G. P. Leach, P. J. Mire house, G. D. Lockhart, W. D. Barnard. Treasurer : P. G. P. Leach. THOS. HETHERINGTON, Secretary.