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Lyttelton Times, Volume XXV, Issue 1613, 14 February 1866, Page 1

Associations. |yJIDDLE ISLAND ASSOCIATION. Chairman,—Robt. Wilkin, Esq. Treasurer,—Wm. Day, Esq, Hon. Sec,—F. J. Garrick, Esq. Committee:— Mr. G. Allen, Mr. W. S. Moorhouse, ;, A. T. Bradwell „ Hy. Matson, „ C. F. Beeby, „ H. P. Murray- „ W. R. Browne Aynsley, George Buckley „ H. W. Mytton, Wm. Day, „ Wm. Reeves, T. R. Fisher, „ Mark Sprot, „ F. J; Garrick, „ S. B.: Stiffe, „ M. B. Hart, „ J. C. St. Quentin, „ T. M. Hassal, „ Archd. Thomson, „J. C. Helmore, „C. F. Todhunter, „ J. Jebson, . „ Crosbie Ward. „ E.W.Humphreys,, Robt. Wilkin, „ WalterKennaway „ J.S.Williams, „ G. Macfarlan, „ R. Walton „ J. D. Macpherson, „ Geo. Wilder, Offices : -Colombo Street, (north,) Christchurch. PBOSPECTUS. The Middle Island Association has for its general object the protection of the interests of the inhabitants of the Middle Island by Separation from the North Island, or by whatever other means the circumstances of the future may render available and expedient. . The result of the present system of Government, by reason of its incapacity fairly to deal with the conflicting interests of the two Islands, and at the same time to govern the Maori population, has been to involve the colony as a whole in a ruinous war expenditure; and there is no reason to suppose that the Native difficulty is now only transitory, or that a small additional expense will put an end to the present war. The inevitable consequence of ,a continuance of the present form of Government must ultimately be the application to war purposes of the Land Funds of such provinces as are fortunate enough to possess so important a source of wealth. To prevent this misappropriation, and to absolutely secure as an inalienable possession' to each of the provinces of this Island its own Land Fund, will be the first and foremost object of the labours of the Association; indeed it is only on these terms that Separation would be a cure for the present evils. It will be the duty of the Associa tion carefully to ascertain the difficu' ties connected with obtaining Separation, and to consider the terms on which it would be best effected, both as regards the adjustment and allocation of existing liabilities, and as to the combination or federation of the Islands for purposes in which they have a common interest. The Association will endeavour to disseminate information of a definite and accurate character on political and financial subjects, and to awaken the attention of the public to the real state of affairs in New Zealand at the present time; and it appeals for co-operation in this endeavour to all persons who recognise that in the existing crisis the interests of all classes of the community are equallj imperilled. The Association will use every legitimate means to further the objects before stated. Members will be admitted on subscribing the 801 l of the Association, at the office, which is open every day from ten to four o'clock. 8519 Wool. WOOL. THE undersigned are prepared to make liberal Cash' Advances on Wool consigned to thpir' friends in London or Melbourne. Station requisites supplied. WALTON, WARNER & CO., c 8770 Christchurch and Lyttelton. THE undersigned are Cash Buyers of Wool, or will give liberal advances on the same consigned to their friends, Messrs. Dalgety & Co.. in London or Melbourne. They are also prepared to make advances on Stock and Stations; and on stock placed in their hands for sale. > Station stores supplied. E. S.DALGETY ft CO. 820 Christchurch and Lyttelton. I THE UNDERSIGNED are Cash Buyers of WOOL, in large or small quantities. BURNELL, BENNETT & SPROT. ; Christchurch, Jan. 6, 1866. c 9529 For Sale. j QN SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED, Per the Himalaya, A fixed STEAM-ENGINE, of fourhorse power, with boiler and fittings complete of the newest construction. 262 J. P- JAMESON. JIOR SALE, BY THE'UNDERSIGNED. Half-bred Romney Marsh rams „ ; » » lambß- - J. DRUMMOND MACPHERSON, PRAIRIE GRASS FOR SALE. A QUANTITY of the Californian Prairie Grass NEW SEED, of the present autumn, and grown in the Province. W. WILSON, 256 c Seed Merchant. SHEEP WASH TOBACCO! SHEEPWASH TOBACCO!! SHEEPWASH TOBACCO 111 NEW Arrivals of Sheepwash Tobacco, of a fine quality, in quantities to suit purchasers, AT B. SIMPSON'S, Tobacconist, I 3272 o Christchurch. |