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Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3246, 8 July 1871, Page 1

Government Notices. TO CONTRACTORS. rTIHE Telegraph Commissioner is prepared X to receive Tenders for the Supply and delivery of TWO THOUSAND (2000) TELEGRAPH POLES, to bo delivered at the Telegraph Stores, Wellington. Tenders will be accepted for one thousand or tho whole. The poles to bo sawn from the heart of totara. The poles to bo of the following dimensions :— Twenty-five (25) and twenty (20) feet long, to be eight (8) inches square at the butt, and six (6) inches square at the top. Five per cent of the number required will have to be 25 foot long. The poles to be sound, straight, and free from shakes, knots, and sap. N.B. — No pole will be accepted wldch contains the least sap or speckled timber. Tenderers arc to specify tho price per polo ns per sizes given, and tho time that will be required for completing the contract. Each tender to be accompanied by a deposit of twenty-five pounds (£25) as a guarantee of good faith, which sum will bo forfeited by any tenderer should he refuse to take up his tender in the event of its being accepted. Each tender must include the names of two sureties for approval, who are willing to become bond for the duo performance of the contract, in the event of the tender being accepted, and must bo accompanied by a notific ition to that effect, signed by tho two proposed sureties. Tenders endorsed " Tenders for the supply of one thousand (1000) or two thousand (2000) poles," as the case may be, and addressed "Tho General Manager, Telegraph Department, Wellington," must be sent in not later than the 10th July next. By order of the Telegraph Commissioner, C. LEMON, General Manager. New Zealand Telegraph, Wellington, Juno 13th, 1871. TO CONTRACTORS. npHE Telegraph Commiesioner is prepared X to receivo tenders for the supply and delivery at the Telegraph Stores, Wellington, of the following quantities of timber, more or less : — 500 pieces, 7 by 2, and 20 feet long 1200 „ 3by 2, „ „ „ The whole of tho above must be of the heart of totara, and free from defect of any , kind, such as speckled, knotty, or shaky. Tho timber must be of tho full size as described, and not cut in any way scant. Tenders must state the price per 100 feet as per sizes given, and the time that will be required for completing the contract. Each tender t« be accompanied by a deposit of ten pounds (£10) as a guarantee of good faith, which sum will be forfeited by any tenderer should ho refuse to take up his tender in the event of its being accepted. Eaoh tender must include the names of two sureties for approval, who aro willing to become bond for the due performance of the contract, in the event of the tender being accepted, and must be accompanied by a notification to that effect, signed by the two proposed sureties. Tenders, endorsed " Tenders for the supply of totura timber," and addressed " The General Manager, Telegraph Department, Wellington," must be sent in not later than the 10th July, 1871. By order of the Telegraph Commissioner, C. LEMON, General Manager. New Zealand Telegraph, Wellington, 13th June, 1871. IMMIGRATION OF RELATIVES AND FBIENDS OF SETTLERS. I Provincial Secretaiy's Office, Wellington, 30th May, 1871. HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR having sanctioned arrangements for the introduction of Relatives and Friends of Settlers, the Provincial Government ai'e now prepared to receivo applications for passages under the regulations of this date. Copies of the regulations, and every other information, may be obtained personally or by letter addressed to this office. HENRY BUNNY, Provincial Secretary. Provincial Secretary's Office, Wellington, 4th July, 1871. TTTATERMAN and Owners of Cargo VV Boats are reminded that their Licenses expired on tho 30th ult., and that they must apply for renewal of the same. (Clauße 71 and 72 Harbor Regulations ) HENRY- BUNNY, Provincial Secretary. Government Annuities Office, Wellington, Ist December, 18^0. NOTICE is hereby given that Government Insurance and Annuities Offices, under "The Government Annuities Act, 1869," and 11 The New Zealand Government Insurance and Annuities Act, 1870," have been opened at WELLINGTON, WANGANUI, GREYTOWN, and all the principal Money Order Offices iv the Colony. The following advantages are secured bj special provisions in the above-mentoineci Acts : — 1. Up to a certain amount, Assurance Poll cics bona fide effected by the Assurec upon his own life, and Endowment Policies, and Annuities purchased foi the benefit of Wife or Children, an exempted from the operation of Bank' ruptcy Acts, and from seizuro unde] legal process. 2. Up to a certain amount, Married Worn or may effect Policies, and dispose of the money assured by will, as if single ; and such policies are freo from tht debts and control of their husbands. 3. Insurances may be effected for the benefit of Wife and Children, with power tc apportion amount ; and rucu insurance is to bo free from the claim of creditors, to tho extent of £2000. All persons wishing to ob:ain Life lusU' ranees, Endowments, Annuities, immediate oi deferred, or other advantages under the Acts will receive every information and the necessarj forms on application at any of the above' named offices. W. GISBORNE, Commissioner.