Original Correspondence. BASKETS.
To the Ed! tor of the New-Zealander. Dear Sir. — Having learned that your Journal of the 19th Julj last gave intimation of a want of Baskets at Auckland, and of His Excellency the Governor's intention to offer a prize of Ten Pounds for the best specimen of Baskets that could be produced b> the Ist of January, 1846; and being a practical basket-maker 1 have endeavoured to pioduce a small specimen of baskets made from the Supple Jack, \i hich takes more time and trouble than the English osiei, which is the reason wh) lhe\ aiemore expensive than bas-
kcts ir.ade from osiers ; but I bope that osiers "will soon be impoited into New Zenland, as they would glow w ell in 1 lie swamps. 1 he baskets. I have sent by Captain Richards, of the Government Bug Viclona; and not knowing any one in Auckland, I was advised to send them to the care of the Rev. T. Buddie, mliom at liberty to dispose of them in any way he thinks best, and I shall feel thankful if they gain the prize or patronage at Auckland. By giving publicity to the above you will much oblige joins truly. John Edward Bradshaw. Wellington, Oct 9th, 1845. [The premiums offered "by His Excellency for Baskets, will be paid, although he may have left the Colony before the time appointed for the adjudication. — Ed.]
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New Zealander, Volume 1, Issue 22, 1 November 1845, Page 3
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