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Lyttelton Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2135, 24 October 1867, Page 3

Lease or agreement for a lease, for every £SO or fractional part of £SO of the yearly rent—--2s 6(1. leases of waste lands under the previsions of any Wasto Lands Act or Ooldfiolds Act are exompt from theso duties. Policy of insurance of ships or cargo for any period, not exceeding three months-2'i 6d; all other marino policies, for o?ory £IOO or fraction 1 part of £loo—la. Promissory notes payablo to tho bearer on domand, issued by any bank or banking company, at tho rate of £2 for every £IOO of the average annual amount in circulation, as certified under tho Bankors Keturns Act, 1858. Koceipts for any sum of £5 or upwardii-ld, iixemptions—Receipts for money paid to or for her Majesty; receipts endorsed on imv duly stamped instrument acknowledging tho receipt of tho consideration money therein expressed: acknowledgment given for any money deposited m any bank; receipts for money paid into land, building, and provident societies. Transfers oxcept by way of mortgage of any run or station held under leaso from the Crown, or of any interest therein, for cycrj £IOO or formal part of £IOO of value assessed as provided in the Act—■")s. Transfer of shares or stock of any corporation, company, or society in Now Zealand, where tho purchase money shall not exceed £2o—ls; exceeding £2O and not exceeding £so—2s 6d j and so on 2s Od for ovory £SO or fractional part ot £SO. Schedule 11. Probate of a will and letters of administration with a will annexed where the effects as sworn to by the executor or administrator are Under the value of £IOO-£l. Alwvn the value of £IOO and under £2oo—£2. Abovo the value of £2OO and under £3oo—£3. Above the value of £3OO aud under £4oo—£l. Above the valuo offUOO and under £SCO-£5. And abovo £soo—l per cent. Letters of administration without a will an. ncxed whore the effects are sworn to by the administrator:— Under the value of £loo—£l 10s. Above the value of £IOO and under £2OO-£3. Above fclie value of £2OO and under £3oo—£4 10s, Aboro the value of £3OO and under £4oo—£6. Above the value of £4OO and under £soo—£7 10a, And above £soo per cent. Schedule 111. For every legacy or residue or share of residue, 11 bo amount; or value of £2O or upwards If to a child or any descendant of a child of the deceased, or to the father or mother or any lineal ancestor—£l per cent. To a brother or sister or any descendant of a mother or sister—£3 per cent, To an uncle or aunt or their descendants—£s per cent. lo a grand-uncle or grand-aunt or their descendants—£6 per cent. To a person in any other degree of collatera sangumity—£7 por cent. To a stranger in blood—£lo per cent. All legacies, residues, or shares of residues given to the husband or wile of the deceased are exempt from duty. 1 Schedule IV. The duties charged on successions are the same i those in the previous schedule on 1 ' Itei'tittents. fJMIE Paddle Steamer BBTSY -DOUGLAS, Having undergone thorough repairs, will recommence runniug to Pigeon Bay, on SATURDAY, 2Gtii INSTANT, Leaving Peacock's Wharf, at 11 a.m. Apply to J. Mclean, 235 ? Oil Board. WANTED _ a MARRIED . COUPLE, V T without incumbrance, for up-country; the man to make himself generally useful, liis wife as Cook and General Servant. Apply t0 COBB & SAWTELL. 2359 c Wanted, a single man for the country, to milk cows and do general work. Apply to GEOKGIS GOULD. 2348 FOUND, a Black SHEUP DOG, Number on collar 2478. The owner can have the same by paying expenses. Apply to J. DAY, Sumner Hotel. 2345 STRAYED, Thoroughbred Bay FILLY, 3 years old, with white blaze on face, branded Bin circle; Bay FILLY, yearling. Information as to the above will be rewarded. Apply to C. C. AIKMAN. 2343 SPREYDON ROAD BOARD DISTRICT. A MEETING of Ratepayers will take Xl place at Craythorne's Hotel, on MONDAY next, 28th instant, at Twelve o'clock, for the purpose of Electing a Member to serve on the Board, in the room of Mr H. S. Brown, resigned. HENRY JOHN TANCRED, Chairman. Oct. 23, 1367. 2346 RANGIORA MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. THE_ Adjourned Meeting in connection with the above, will be held on Monday, October 28th inst., at the Boy's Scho droom, Drain road, at 7 p.m., when all interested in the movement are earnestly invited toattend. WESTBY H. PERCIVAL, 2285 Secretary pro km. WOOL. 11HE undersigned are prepared to make . liberal cash advances, upon this year's Clip of Wool, or upon the next Season's Clip to be consigned to their friends in London. Station requisites supplied upon very liberal terms. WALTON WARNER & CO. 1691 Chriatchurch and Lyttelton. 11. T. WATERS HAVING opened more commodious premises, adjoining the Golden Fleece, intends supplying all articles in the GROCERY AND PROVISION TRADES, Of first quality, at prices, FOR CASH, That he feels confident will ensure the patronage of the inhabitants of Christchurch and vicinity. Good sound tea, black or green, 2s 6d l f ist-class Congou 3s Od Fine Plantation Coffee ... Is Sd 2356 MESSRS COOKE & CO. having disposed of their business, request that all claims against them be seat in before the 4tli of November; also, that all acounts due to them, be settled forthwith. Subscribers to the Library are requested to return their books for a week, for stocktaking. N.B,—Premises closed till Monday next, for stock taking.

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