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West Coast Times, Issue 1330, 28 December 1869, Page 1

Shipping Advertisements. MESSRS M'MECKAN, BLACKWOOD, AND CO.'S Steamers will be despatched (weather permitting) fron Hokitika on or about the following dates:— For Melbourne direct. OMEO, on the Bth January. CLAUD HAMILTON, on the 16th Jan. For Nelson, Wellington, Lyttleton, Dun"! edin, Bluff Harbor, and Melbourne. £ GOTHENBURG, on the 4th January. TARARUA, on the 16th January. RANGITOTO, Captain Mackie, o L he 16th February. For freight or passage, apply to JAMES A. BONAR, Agent, Wharf-street. STEAM TO MELBOURNE DIRECT. Forwarding Passengers to Sydney. MESSRS M'MECKAN, BLACKWOOD AND CO.'S Splendid Steamship TARARUA, James Hagley, Esq., Commander, Wili be despatched as above (with the English mail), on THIS DAY, TUESDAY, THE 28th INSTANT, The p.s. Presevere will leave the wharf at 2 p.m. For freight or passage apply at once to JAS. A. BONAR, Agent, 1736 Wharf-street. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. PLEASURE EXCURSION TO STEAM TO GREYMOUTH, BR. 311TON, CHARLESTON, AND WESTPORT. ri^HE fast and favorite s.s. WAI $/ ARA, C. S. Bascand, Commander, Will sail as above, should sufficient inducement offer, THIS DAY, TUESDAY, 28th INSTANT, At 12 noon. Return ticket available at Single Fares. For freight or passage apply to J. A. BONAR, Agent, 1750 Wharf-street.. AUCKLAND GOLDFIELDS DIRECT. STEAM TO GREYMOUTH, WFSTPORT, NELSON, AND MANUKAU. mHE^splendidjs.s. • JOHN P E NN, M. Caeet, Commander, Will be despatched as above, ON THE 28tm INSTANT. For freignt or passage apply at once to JAMES^A. BONAR, Agent, 1287 Wharf-street. FOR LONDON DIRECT. TIIHE splendid first-class clipper ship HYDASPES, 2092 Tons Register, E. S. Babot, Commander. This noble ship has now proved herself one of the fastest vessels trading to the port. She is now receiving her homeward freight, and is appointed to sail for LONDON DIRECT About the LAST WEEK in DECEMBER. The passenger accommodation is unsurpassed. The SALOON is ELEGANTLY FURNISHED, and has every necessary convenience and comfort. Linen and bedding are provided for the use of Saloon Passengers. Bath rooms of the most approved construction, are also for the use of passengers. A good Milch Cow will be placed on board. A Stewardess accompanies the ship. No expense has been spared to make this vessel a favorite passenger ship in the Canterbury trade, and is commanded and officered by gentlemen well-known for their kindness and attention. Second Cabin accommodation is all that could be desired, and inspection is uvited. For freight or passage apply to E. S. DALGETY & CO., 1393 Lyttelton and Christ aurch