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TENDERS Sheepfarmers TENDERS are invited for 3-stand Wolsley Shearing Plant with Wolsley 3J h.p. Petrol Engine and Woolpress. For particulars and where to be seen apply by letters only, to A. McBEAN, Springston South. TENDERS are called for the purchase of an Anderson Multie 15 h.p. Locomotive j type Boiler. 22in Tubes—complete with ' fittings. This boiler is in need of attention before a certificate can be issued. Inspection can be made by contacting the Works Manager. Terriers to be addressed to our office not later than the 31st May. Booth, Macdonald and Co., Ltd., Carlyle st., Sydenham, Chch. 8879 RANGIORA BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS. 1. Tenders, closing Wednesday, 24th, are invited for a lOcwt Truck. 2. Tenders, closing Wednesday, 24th, are invited for the Purchase of a No. 26 Gestetner Duplicator, in good order. Hand and electric. Can be seen at the Council office. 8693 MINISTRY OF WORKS REEFTON-WAIPARA S.H. 72 Boyle River Bridge-Summit Lewis Pass MAINTENANCE METALLING TENDERS for the above are invited to close with the Secretary, District Tenders Board, Ministry of Works, Chch., at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 1950. Specifications available from Ministry of Works, Greymouth and Chch.2637 N.Z. FOREST SERVICE. COOKHOUSE CATERING RIGHTS. Applications, closing with the undersigned at 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, Bth JUNE, 1950, are invited for the Catering Rights at Eyrewell State Forest Cookhouse. Married quarters are available for the successful applicant. For conditions of contract and other information, write to, or call at the office of the New Zealand Forest Service, 95 Gloucester street, Christchurch. L. H. BAILEY, Conservator of Forests.B96B TENDERS. Tenders, closing at Noon on 14th JUNE, 1950, are invited for the RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING GRANDSTAND AND ERECTION OF NEW GRANDSTAND at Ashburton for the Ashburton Trotting Club and the Ashburton County Racing Club. Plans and specification are available from cur office. MANSON, SEWARD, and STANTON, Registered Architects and Civil Engineers, 136 Manchester street, Christchurch.9s37 BUILDING WORK. STOCKTON OPEN-CAST COALFIELD. TENDERS (envelopes marked accordingly). close noon MONDAY, 19th JUNE, with Under-Secretary, Mines Dept., P.O. Box 342, Te Aro, Wellington, for the undermentioned building work to be carried out at the Stockton Open-cast Coalfield, near Westport. WORKSHOP in reinforced concrete, approx 128 feet in length, and 65 feet in width. Plans, specifications, etc., may be seen at the State Coal Depot, Manchester st., Christchurch. 8949 SALE OF GREYMOUTH BUSINESS SITE BY TENDER. TENDERS, closing with the undersigned at Noon on May 30, 1950, are invited for the purchase of the leasehold interest in Section 39, Block I, Grey mouth Maori Reserve. The property, situate in Mackay street, between the Central Chambers and Beath and Co.’s Building, opposite the old Town Hall site, is the only available vacant allotment in Greymouth’s main business area. The highest or any tender will not be necessarily accepted. Particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from HANNAN and SEDDON, Solicitors, Greymouth. 2924 CHRISTCHURCH DRAINAGE BOARD. Tenders will be received up to 4 o’clock p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 14th JUNE, 1950, for the following work at the Sewage Farm, Bromlev:— CONTRACT 50/546: Construction of: (1) Rectangular ' Reinforced Concrete Culvert. (2) Two Reinforced Concrete Gate Structures. (3) Inlet to New Main Outlet Carrier. Tenders to be endorsed on cover “Tender for Contract No. 50/546," and addressed to the chairman. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. R. SENIOR, Secretary. May 16, 1950,8611 STORES CONTROL BOARD (DISPOSALS) BUILDINGS FOR SALE METHVEN AND MOUNT SOMERS TENDERS will ’be received by the Disposals Officer, Stores Control Board, P.O. Box 1324, Christchurch, until 12 NOON, Tuesday, June 6, 1950, for the purchase for removal of the following buildings:— Tender No. 95—METHVEN: Hut, 40ft x Bft x 7ft Stud, 9ft 6in gable. Lined complete with fittings. Located on H. F. Burdett’s property at Cairn Brae rd., Methven, where inspection may be made. Tender No. 96—MOUNT SOMERS; Hut 40ft x Bft x 7ft Stud, 9ft 6in Gable, lined, complete with fittings. Located on H. W. H. Hepburn’s property, “Buccleugh,” Mount Somers. Sale is subject to Contract for Sales of Stores (D4O), which are available on application. TENDERS to be enclosed in sealed envelope marked “Tender No. ...” and must reach the Disposals Officer, Stores Control Board, P.O. Box 1324, Christchurch, before NOON, Tuesday, June 6, 1950. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 2377 HOUSING CONSTRUCTION DIVISION (MINISTRY OF WORKS). Tenders, in sealed envelopes, marked for Contract ” closing with the District Supervisor, P.O. Box 469, Christchurch, at 3 p.m. on TUESDAY, 30ih MAY, 1950, for (a and b), and at 3 p.m. on TUESDAY, 13th JUNE, for (c-j), are invited for the following:— (a) House Drainage: Contract 134/7, 5 Units, Kaikoura. (b) House Drainage: Contract 224/1, 6 Units, Waiau. (c) Contract 12/493: Erection of 5 Units, Sockburn. (d) Contract 12/494; Erection of 4 Units, Sockburn. (e) Contract 24/92: Erection of 6 Units, Timaru. (f) Contract 24/93: Erection of 6 Units, Timaru. (g) Contract 59/11: Erection of 3 Units, Waimate. (h) Contract 59/13: Erection of 4 Units, Waimate. (i) Contract 145/12/5: Erection of 1 Unit, Blackball. (j) Contract 187/12/36: Erection of 5 Units, Inchbonnie. Plans and specificaticns are obtainable from the Office of the District Supervisor, first floor, Government Buildings, Worcester street, Christchurch. 2582 SALE BY TENDER. DOCTOR’S RESIDENCE AND SURGERY, 371 Manukau road, Epsom, and MEDICAL BOOKS and INSTRUMENTS. THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE invites Tenders for the Purchase of the above-men-tioned Doctor’s Residence and Surgery and Medical Books and Instruments—the property of the late Dr. Janjes Reid. The property, which is an Auckland Hospital Board leasehold, is situated on the Avckland-Onehunga tram route and is in the centre of a thickly populated and good residential area. The grounds containing 1 rood 11.82 perches, are laid out in lawns and gardens. The buildings comprise a Two-storey Residence containing doctor’s interviewing room and surgery, waiting room, lounge. dining room, kitchen, pantry, scullery, bathroom, 6 bedrooms and other conveniences, including telephone and a garage. Conditions of tender may be inspected at and any further particulars obtained from the offices of the District Public Trustee at Auckland. A deposit of £lO per centum of the amount of the purchase price tendered must accompany each tender. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders close at 2 p.m. on the 30th day •of May, 1950, at the office of the District Public - Trustee, Auckland, to whom tenders are to be addressed enclosed in sealed envelopes and marked “Tender for Purchase of Land in the Estate of James Reid, deceased.” D. CAMPBELL, District Public Trustee, Auckland. 8007 FARRIER and CO., LTD., 140 King street, Sydenham. ’Phone 32-898. BULLDOZING. SECTIONS LEVELLED. ROADS FORMED and METALLED. Etc., Etc. Sana, Shingle, and Crushed Metal Supplied. Ring Farriers, ’Phone 32-898. FOR SERVICE and FIRST-CLASS WORK OUR REGISTERED ENGINEER IS AT YOUR SERVICE FOR ADVICE IF REQUIRED I.C

MINING Snowy River.—During the fortnight ended May 19, the dredge won a total of 244 ounces of gold from 42,000 yards in 260 hours. Premier Gold Dredge.—During the last fortnight, this dredge secured a return of 1014 ounces gold from 35,280 yards, in 245 hours.—(P.S.S.) Ngahere.—The dredge’s return for the two weeks ended May 19 was 2700 z gold from 100,441 yards, worked in 248 hours. PRICE OF TIN (N.Z. Press Association—Copyright) LONDON, May 18. Tin is quoted at £596 forward and £596 IQs spot.