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New Zealander, Volume 7, Issue 514, 19 March 1851, Page 4

NOTICE.

THE Short Time Committee met on Monday evening, and after a lengthy discussion, showing that there has not been a more favourable opportunity during the last six years to bring about a new regulation, because now is a time when a number of small contracts are being wound up ; there is not a single large one t^oing forward j a time when a number of fresh undertakings are about to commence, the contractors of which will have a chance of making their calculations accordingly, and thus the object will be gained at a time when scarcely an employer will feel it — it was unanimously agreed that the following be published in the " New Zealander " of Wednesday and Saturday, 19th and 22nd instant. The C ommittee meet again on Thursday evening and on the following Monday evening for the last time.

Pursuant to a Resolution passed at a Public Meeting held on the 4th instant, of the men employed in the various branches of the building department, to the effect that they would commence a custom of leaving off work for the future on Saturday afternoon at four o'clock,— the hands belonging to the following tradesmen were true to their promise and signature, namely—Messrs. Armson, Hayes, Black, Evans & Co., Burns, White, Tattersall, and Dignam. The Committee recommend those who have begun the custom to be firm and decided, and strongly and earnestly call upon all those workmen who have not given notice to their employers to do so forthwith, and thus assist to establish a custom from which not only themselves but their children will derive a benefit. Does it not appear strange that we have hitherto been working three hours per week longer than we would be required to do in many parts of Great Britain, and two hours per day more than men in the same branches in the Southern Settlements, while Lord Ashley and others have been advocating the restriction of the hours of labour in the various manufactories in England and Scotland ? Working men of Auckland, we are striving for what is reasonable, and we wish you like men of moral courage to ask for it peaceably and properly, and your employers neither can nor will refuse your solicitations long. Signed on behalf of the Committee, ! George Ansell, Chairman. j March 17th, 1851.

NEW HAY, FOR SALE, ONE HUNDRED TONS, in quantities to suit purchasers. —A first rate sample. Apply to J. Brigham, Auction Mart, Queen -street

ON SALE, AT THE MART, GIN IN CASES Whisky, Bum Port and Sherry, and Champagne Cigars — Nos. 2 and 3. J. Brigham.

SEVERAL SUMS OF MONEY to be lent on Mortgage, at low rates of interest. For particulars apply to A. W. Hansard, House and General Agent, Queen-street.

A* W. HANSARD, HOUSE, ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENT. Lower Queen Street,

TO LET, rfflj A HOUSE in Official Bay, fi|pE^w l\ having a good Baker's Oven jKUyyV attached. The house will he let ǤSssii^gS either with or without the Oven. Apply at the New Zealander Office. March 4, 1851.

TO BE LET fl^jL— HOUSE and Premises wS^eSL J- lately occupied by the Hon. MMjjfC. A. Dillon. Immediate posSHSaKSßgsession may be had. .-*»«*& Apply to A. W. Hansard.

PRINTED FORMS.-r-0n Sale, Custom House Forms of every description, Ships Articles, Bills of Lading, Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, Bank Cheque Books, &c. J. Williamson, Stationer

ON SALE, At the " New Zealander " Office, DOUBLE AND SINGLE DESIY PRINTING PAPER.