NELSON DIRECTORY.
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NELSON DIRECTORY.
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT.
Superintendent, John Perry Robinson.
Provincial Secretary, A. Domett; Chief Clerk, A. Greenfield; Assistant Clerk, G. Hodgson.
Provincial Treasurer, J. Poynter.
Provincial Solicitor, H. Adams.
Executive Council, A. Domett, J. Poynter, H. Adams, J. B. Wemyss.
Commissioner of Crown Lands, A. Domett; Chief Clerk, H. C. Daniell; Assistant Clerk, J. T. Catley.
Provincial Engineer, J. Blackett.
Surveyor, T. Brunner; Assistant Surveyor, A. D. Austin. Draughtsman, H. Lewis; Cadet, C. Haling.
Registrar of Deeds, J. Poynter; Clerk, R. Pickett; Assistant Clerk, E. Smallbone.
Coroner, T. Connell.
Provincial Auditors--Appointed by the Provincial Council, T. Renwick, O. Curtis; by the Provincial Government, J. Sharp.
Hospital Surgeons, T. B. Thebing, M. D., G. Williams, and W. B. Sealey, M. D.
Gaoler, W. Rodgerson.
Harbour Master and Pilot, Nelson, J. S. Cross; Second Pilot, James P. Low.
Signalman, T. Freeman.
Justices of the Peace Resident in the Province.
J. W. Barnicoat, F. H. Blundell, R. J. Creasy, A. Domett, C. M. Gascoigne, J. D. Greenwood, J. Greenwood, jun., E. Jollie, A. Kerr, C. R. Keene, G. R. Keene, J. F. Kelling, G. L. Lee, J. Mackay, J. Mackay, jun., H. Martin, D. Monro, N. G. Morse, R. K. Newcome, J. Poynter, R. M., T. Renwick, Hon. M. Richmond, C. B., A. J. Richmond, His Honor J. P. Robinson, D. Rough, E. D. Salisbury, D. Sinclair, W. M. Smith, J. V. Smith, W. F. Tarlton, J. D. Tetley, C. Thorpe, T. H. Vyvyan, B. Walmsley, W. Wells, J. B. Wemyss, G. White, C. B. Wither, W. B. Wright.
Visiting Justices of Gaol, W. Wells, R. K. Newcome.
Native Interpreter, W. Jenkins.
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Inspector of Weights and Measures, H. Clousten.
Inspector of Brands and Poundkeeper, Nelson, T. Sullivan.
Members of Provincial Council.
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Clerk to Council, G. White; Assistant Clerk, H. D. Jackson; Messenger, J. Turner.
OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT.
District Judge (Vacant).
Resident Magistrates: Nelson, J. Poynter. Aorere and Gold Fields, J. Mackay, jun.
Inspector of Mail Steamers, R. Johnson.
Sheriff, B. Walmsley; Deputy Sheriff, A. Greenfield.
Clerk to District Judge and Resident Magistrate, Nelson, J. Sharp; Bailiff, A. Helps.
Customs, Collector, &c., D. Rough; Landing Waiter, T. Hill; Chief Clerk and Warehouse Keeper, James Hackworth; Acting Second Clerk, H. B. Farquhar; Locker, Charles Leming; Tide Waiter, William J. Rodgerson. Sub-Collector at Collingwood, D. Johnstone.
Immigration Officer at Nelson, Thomas Hill.
Immigration Officer at Collingwood, D. Johnstone.
Postmaster, B. Walmsley; Assistant Postmaster, W. Gray. Registrar of Supreme Court, J. Sharp.
Registrars of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, Nelson, R. Pickett. Motueka, A. L. G. Campbell. Takaka, J. Tilby. Aorere, D. Johnstone.
Commissioners of Native Reserves, J. Poynter, A. Domett, T Brunner.
Health Officer at Nelson, T. B. Thebing, M. D.
Revising Officer, T. Connell.
Principal Returning Officer, J. Sharp.
Returning Officers: Collingwood, Jas. Mackay, jun. Motueka, A. LeGrand Campbell. City of Nelson, Suburbs of Nelson, and , Waimea, J. Sharp.
Commissioner of Gold Fields, J. Mackay, jun.
Education.
Central Board under Education Act: D. Sinclair, chairman; E.
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Wastney, A. Domett, J. Best, J. Batey, W. White, E. Baigent, N. G. Morse, J. W. Barnicoat, W. Andrews, D. Jennings, J. M. Hill, and P. Calder.
Inspector of Schools and Secretary to Central Board: J. D. Greenwood.
Nelson College: G. Heppel, M. A.. Head Master; G. Young, Assistant Master; G. Cotterill, Writing Master; Secretary, A. Braithwaite.
Bishop's School: Manager, Rev. T. A. Bowden.
St. Mary's School, C. A. Richards, Master.
Private Schools: Misses Beitt, Mrs. Palmer, Miss Biggs, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Rentoul, Miss Daniell, Mrs. Reynolds, Rev. E. Thomas, Mr. C. Sewell, Mr. T. Richardson, Mr. F. Sait.
TOWN OF NELSON.
Auctioneers--N. Edwards and Co., Nash and Scaife, D. Moore, Thompson and Mortimer, Levein and Co.
Architects and Surveyors--M. Bury, J. W. G. Beauchamp, H. B. Huddlestone, J. Rochfort.
Bankers--The Union Bank of Australia, A. Kerr, Manager; H. H. Knowles, Accountant.
Bakers--King and Goodman, J. Anstice, A. Rankin, Johns and Trewheelar, E. Laney, C. Harris, F. Flowerday.
Booksellers and Stationers--C. and J. Elliott, W. M. Stanton, H. D. Jackson.
Board and Lodging-Houses--Mrs. Taylor, Selwyn Place, Mrs. Coulman, Mrs. Etty, Bridge Street; Mrs. Nalder, Mrs. St. John, Hardy Street.
Boot and Shoe Warehouses--B. Jackson, T. Usher.
Boot and Shoe Makers--J. White, G. Batchelor, T. Batchelor, F. W. Haase, W. Healey, S. Biggs, J. Waters, G. Ryder, H. Garner. J. Avery.
Blacksmiths--C. Balme, T. Wimsett, Gorrie and Son, G. Sherrat, J. Norton, T. Paterson.
Brick Makers--W. Demant, C. Bray, Patching Brothers.
Bricklayers and Stonemasons--Brown and Simpson, J. Steel, J. Ladd, G. Blick, J. H. Harris.
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Boat Builders and Shipwrights--T. Brown, J. B. Calder, T. G. Freeman, D. Gilbertson, H. Jacobsen.
Butchers--Mrs. Bird, J. Percival, W. R. Jones, J. Pratt, A. Scott.
Brewers--Hooper and Co., C. Harley and Sons, C. Christie, A. Banks, M. Blythe and Co., T. Field, H. Baly.
Custom-house Agents--T. Askew, J. Beit, H. E. Curtis, N. Edwards, H. Edwards, J. R. Hays, J. Levien, J. Percy, A. Scaife, T. Trewheelar.
Cabriolet Drivers--Nesbitt and Co., W. Walts, H. Paap, I. Freeth, W. Jenkins.
Carters--J. Armstrong, B. Crisp, W. Scott, W. Taylor, G. M. York, J. Stockwell.
Carpenters and Builders- D. Burns, T. Bright, J. Barrett, E. Black, J. Gorrie, J. Hargreaves, J. S. M. Jacobsen, N. Leaper, J. Robertson, W. Rout, J. M'Kay, Brent and Lightfoot, G. Morley, T. York, H. Young, R. Pickering, J. Scott, J. Henry, R. Phillips.
Candle Maker--T. Clarke.
Corn and Hay Dealer--J. Goldsworthy.
Corset Maker--Mrs. Francis.
Cabinet Makers, &c.--J. Hargreaves, T. Bush, W. Harvey, J. G. Denne, E. Coleman, F. Schumacher, W. Rout, R. Marten, W. Howell.
Chemists and Druggists--C. Macshane, F. B. Hadfield, J. B. Tatton, E. Prichard, -- Elson.
Confectioners--Johns and Trewheelar, King and Goodman, A. Rankin, Mrs. Stewart.
Cooper--A. Banks.
Coachmaker--H. Balme.
Cutler and Gunsmith--Joseph Taylor.
Drapers, &c. --J. P. Black, Mrs. Bartlett, M. Harris, G. Baker, T. Anslow, Misses Jay, G. Jacobs.
Fishmongers, &c. --Harris and Brown.
Ginger Beer and Lemonade Maker--J. Bentley.
Grocers, &c. --J. Symons and Co., J. S. Hollis, Rentoul Brothers, E. W. Trent.
General Storekeepers--T. Askew, W. M. Stanton, J. C.
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Phillips, T. Snow, H. J. Goodman, W. Hough, W. Wilkie, D. Fraser, E. S. Betts, T. Greig, Mrs. Lloyd.
Hairdresser and Perfumer--W. West.
Hotels, &c. --Trafalgar Hotel, J. Luck; Masonic Hotel, C. Gentry; Wakatu Hotel, J. Mills; Commercial Hotel, J. Jervis; Marine Hotel, C. M'Gee; Royal Hotel, W. Wright; Miners' Anns, J. Porthouse; London Tavern, H. Hudson; Prince Albert, J. Edwards; Rising Sun, D. Whiting; Fleece Tavern, G. Richardson; Mitre Hotel, H. Jasper; Albion Hotel, P. Stock; Pier Hotel, J. Winterburn; Victoria Hotel, D. Fulton; Steamboat Inn, A. Bush; Wheatsheaf, A. Banks; Anchor Inn, S. Adam.
Ironmongers--I. M. Hill, T. C. Batchelor, J. Symons and Co.
Iron Foundry--C. Balme.
Livery Stable Keepers--I. Freeth, Nesbitt and Co.
Land and Estate Agents--W. Hodgson, H. B. Huddleston, G. W. Pauling, Thompson and Mortimer, A. Aitken.
Lightermen--S. and J. T. Johns, J. Charles, J. Dellow.
Legal Practitioners--D. Sinclair, S. Kingdon, J. Poynter, H. Adams, T. Connell, J. Stamper, -- Carthew.
Lime Burners--J. Sigley, Lukins and Cheesman.
Medical Practitioners--T. B. Thebing, M. D., Williams and Sealey, J. B. Tatton, M. B., G. F. Bush, T. Renwick, M. D., W. H. P. Bakers, F. W. Irvine, -- Beale.
Maltster--M. Blythe.
Miller--M. Campbell.
Merchants--N. Edwards and Co., Nash and Scaife, Curtis Brothers, D. Moore, Morrison and Sclanders, J. H. Levien and Co., E. Buxton.
Milliners, &c. --Mrs. Walcot, Misses Jay, Mrs. Denne, Mrs. Usher, Mrs. Drew, Mrs. Francis.
Newspapers--The 'Nelson Examiner,' published every Wednesday and Saturday; the 'Colonist,' published on Tuesday and Friday.
Notary Public---Carthew.
Nurserymen, &c. --T. Epps, W. Hale.
Officiating Ministers--Church of England, Right Rev. E. Hobhouse, B. D., &c., Bishop of Nelson, Rev. H. M. Turton, Rev.
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T. L. Tudor, Rev. T. A. Bowden. Free Church of Scotland, Rev. P. Calder. Church of Rome, Rev. A. M. Garin, D. Moreau. Baptists, Rev. E. Thomas, Rev. W. Biss. Wesleyan, Rev. J. Innes, Rev. J. Moorhouse.
Outfitter--J. Lucas.
Oyster Saloons--Harris and Brown, S. Jacobs.
Photographic Artists--R. Oxley. W. Davis, A. Parmenter.
Painters, Plumbers, &c. --T. B. Louisson, Stallard and Mills, T. Stringer, T. Merritt, T. Crooke, T. Gore.
Printers and Publishers--C. and J. Elliott, W. Nation, R. Lucas.
Poundkeeper--T. Sullivan.
Rope and Twine Spinner--W. Gardiner.
Saddlers--E. F. Jones, Peat and Thornton.
Straw Bonnet Maker--Mrs. Hardy.
Teachers of Music--Mrs. Scaife, Mrs. Helps, R. B. Walcot, C. Manby.
Teacher of Dancing--D. Chittenden.
Teachers at Public Schools--W. C. Hodgson, J. B. Sadd, Mrs. Sait, Miss Darby, Mrs. Cooke.
Tailors--J. Webb, E. Snow, J. Turner, A. Waxman, E. Forman, E. W. Dee.
Tin-plate Workers--A. and J. M'Artney, R. Burn.
Turners--J. A. Packer, T. Bush.
Tile Manufacturers--Curtis Brothers, W. Dement.
Undertakers--W. Rout, W. Jenkins.
Upholsterers--W. Jenkins, J. G. Denne, T. Bush.
Veterinary Surgeons--E. J. Brock, T. Newton.
Whitesmith--J. Newman.
Watch and Clock Makers--G. Coates, Hunter and Son, H. Drew.
Wine and Spirit Store--H. Baly.
Wheelwright--J. F. Leech.
PUBLIC OFFICES, SOCIETIES, ETC.
Dun Mountain Copper Mining Company--R. Pollock, Secretary.
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Building Society--J. Percy, Secretary.
Provincial Land and Building Society--J. Percy, Secretary.
Liverpool and London Insurance Company--N. Edwards and Co., Agents.
Northern Insurance Company--Nash and Scaife, Agents.
Victoria Marine Insurance Company--Nash and Scaife, Agents.
New Zealand Insurance Company--Curtis Brothers, Agents.
New Zealand Bank Company--Curtis, Brothers Agents.
Nelson and Marlborough Steam Navigation Company--T. Cawthorn, Secretary.
Commissioners for International Exhibition, 1862--His Honor the Superintendent, H. Adams, J. Batey, J. L. Bailey, M. Bury, E. Baigent, C. Elliott, E. Everett, T. R. Hackett, J. M. Hill, D. Monro, H. Redwood.
Young Mens' Christian Association--Secretary, R. Lucas. Meetings at the Hall every Tuesday evening.
Nelson Club--Proprietor, E. Everett. Subscription, £3 10s. per annum; entrance fee, £2 2s.
Nelson Trust Funds--Trustees: D. Monro, D. Sinclair, O. Curtis, J. D. Greenwood, J. W. Barnicoat, C. Elliott, W. Wells; Secretary, A. G. Jenkins.
Freemasons--Southern Star Lodge held at Masonic Hall on Tuesday nearest full moon in each month; Secretary, J. Percy.
Odd-Fellows' Society, M. U. H. Edwards, P. C. S. Loyal Nelson Lodge, and Loyal Howard Lodge, held at Odd-Fellows' Hall on alternate Monday evenings.
Nelson Institute (combines Reading-room, Library, Museum, &c.; subscription to the whole £1 per annum)-President, H. Adams; Vice-President, D. Sinclair; Treasurer, O. Curtis; Secretary, J. Percy; Committee, J. L. Bailey, R. Burn, A. Domett, H. J. Goodman, W. C. Hodgson. D. Moore, W. Wells, D. Burns.
Turf Club--C. Elliott, Secretary.
Nelson Gold Mining Company--A. W. Scaife, Hon. Secretary.
Chamber of Commerce--O. Curtis, President, D. Sinclair, Vice-President; A. W. Scaife, Hon. Secretary.
Nelson Board of Works--Joseph Webb, J. Graham, A.
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Aitken, E. Everett, R. Bum, J. Gorrie, W. L. Wrey; Secretary to Board, J. L. Bailey.
Education Committee--D. Sinclair, H. C. Daniell, O. Curtis, A. Domett, W. Gardiner, J. L. Bailey, H. Drew, R. Burn, D. Rough.
Nelson Savings Bank--Manager and Accountant, H. D. Jackson.
Registrar of Diocese of Nelson--D. Sinclair.
WAKAPUAKA.
Inn--The Black Horse, W. Wastney.
Teachers of Public Schools--T. Gilbert, J. Edmonds.
District Constable--D. Wragg.
Poundkeeper--T. Wilkins.
District Road Board--R. Pollock, W. Wells, T. Doughty, J. Mackay, J. Pierson.
STOKE.
Teacher of Public School--E. Austin.
Storekeeper and Limeburner--W. Small.
Inn--The Turf Hotel, Mrs. Beech.
Brewer--T. Tidd.
Shoemaker--W. Burlace.
Stoke Library--E. Austin, Librarian.
School Committee--J. Best, D. Nargate, E. Cresswell, J. Rowbotham, T. Tidd, E Jellyman, S. Boulton, W. Parker, W. Burlace.
RICHMOND.
Medical Practitioner--E. Laking.
Veterinary Surgeon--G. Sparrow.
Baker--D. Watson.
Boot and Shoemaker--G. Saywell.
Storekeepers--E. Dartnall, T. R. Hodder and Co.
Butchers--T. Tasker, H. Martin.
Teachers of Public Schools--J. Malcolm, J. J. Jackson.
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Private School--Mrs. Wallis.
Inns--Star and Garter, R. Disher; Plough Inn, Mrs. Cleaver; Wheat Sheaf, R. T. Wolfenden; Red Horse, Mrs. Kite.
Odd Fellows' Society--Travellers' Rest Lodge, held at Institute.
Richmond Literary Institution--J. Malcolm, Secretary.
Cattle Fair Association--William Harkness, Secretary. (Fair held first Wednesday in March, July, and November).
Waimea District Roads Board--J. Andrews, J. W. Barnicoat, Fedor Kelling, John Kerr, and Edward Baigent; Secretary and Surveyor, T. J. Thompson,
Public Conveyance--Hammond's Conveyance runs between Richmond and Nelson every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Postmaster--R. Wallis.
Officiating Ministers--Rev. S. Poole, Church of England; Rev. J. Moorhouse, Wesleyan.
District Constable and Poundkeeper--W. Stanton.
Innkeeper (Appleby)--G. T. Lyne, The Travellers' Rest.
Trustees of Public Cemetery--T. J. Thompson, J. Batey, T. Butler, J. Young, W. Harkness.
School Committee--W. Harkness, J. Batey, J. W. Barnicoat,
C. P. Kearns, F. Kelling, G. Holland, W. Butler, H. Ruffell, T. J. Thompson.
HOPE.
Storekeepers--E. Jessop, W. Allcott.
Teacher of Public School--J. Packer.
Inn--Waimea Hotel, J. Hill.
Flour Mill--R. Morris.
SPRING GROVE.
Storekeeper--B. Dixon.
Inn--The Holly Bush, T. Hill.
Teachers of Public Schools--E. G. Reynolds, J. Smith.
Flour Mills--A. Saunders, W. White.
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Saw Mill--H. Martin.
Officiating Ministers--Rev. R. H. Codrington, Church of England; Rev. D. Dolamore, Baptist.
Mail Driver--J. Andrews.
Public Library--E. G. Reynolds, Librarian.
WAIMEA WEST.
Storekeepers--J. Palmer, J. Kerr.
Butcher--J. Kerr.
Inns--The Waimea Inn, J. Palmer; Waimea West Hotel, A. Devaney; Horse and Jockey, J. Thomas.
Teacher of Public School--J. Cotterell.
District Constable--G. Walker.
Postmaster--J. Palmer.
Poundkeeper--J. Kerr.
WAKEFIELD.
Storekeepers--Mrs. Price, Mrs. Smith, W. Price, J. Wilkinson, J. Bullard, J. Andrews.
Wine and Spirit Store--J. Wilkinson.
Inns--The Wakefield Arms, J. Andrews; The Forest Inn, T. Hunt; Motueka Valley, R. Hooker.
Boot and Shoe Maker--W. Hunt.
Public Conveyance -- J. Andrew's Conveyance runs between Wakefield and Nelson every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Accommodation House for Hill--C. Gaukroger.
Flour Mill--E. Baigent.
Postmaster--J. Squire.
District Constable--T. Andrews.
Teacher of Public Schools--J. Squire, W. Brown.
Officiating Minister--Rev. S. Poole, Church of England.
Medical Practitioners--Dr. Oldham, Dr. S. A. Cusack.
Poundkeeper--W. M'Gowan.
Saw Mill--E. Baigent.
Wakefield Institute--J. Bird, Secretary.
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UPPER MOUTERE.
Inn and Storekeepers--C. H. Benzeman, D. Talbot.
Officiating Minister--Rev. J. C. Heine, Lutheran.
Teacher of Public School--W. Cook.
Road Board--J. Hewetson, C. H. Benzeman, R. Tennent, D. Talbot, J. Drummond.
District Constable--G. M. Taylor.
Education Committee--J, Hewetson, R. Tennent, W. Funnell, G. Young, W. Guy, D. Talbot, C. H. Benseman, J. Drummond, C. Hamerich.
Saw Mill--D. Burns.
LOWER MOUTERE.
Storekeeper--J. Chamberlain.
Innkeeper--Bridge Inn, J. Smith.
Brickmakers--W. Funnell, G. and S. Starnes.
Teacher of Public School--J. Robson.
MOTUEKA.
Storekeepers--R. Sutcliffe, W. Giblin, J. Wilkie.
Inns--Motueka Hotel, W. Anty; Swan Inn, G. Harding; Retreat Inn, C. Wise.
Officiating Minister--Rev. J. C. Bagshawe, Church of England.
District Postmaster--W. Giblin.
Medical Practitioners--W. F. Little, J. F. Wilson, C. Cotterill.
Teachers of Public Schools--J. Mackenzie, F. Horneman.
Road Board--Thomas Atkins, James Wilkie, C. Thorp, John Chamberlain, Charles Parker.
District Constable and Poundkeeper--J. Boyes.
Odd-Fellows' Society, M. U. R. Sutcliffe, P. C. S. Loyal Motueka Lodge, held at Swan Inn.
Board and Lodging House--Mrs. Jones.
Boot and Shoe Makers--W. Sherman, A. T. Goppins, W. Harding, J. Greaves.
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Bricklayer--C. Ally.
Brewer--J. Staples, jun.
Butcher--J. Staples, sen.
Carpenters, &c. --C. Parker, J. Robinson, W. Jones, J. Parker.
Land Agent--R. Sutcliffe.
Millers--W. Mickel and Son.
Wheelwright--J. Poole.
Public Conveyance--Sponger's Conveyance leaves Nelson every Monday and Thursday morning, and Motueka every Tuesday and Friday morning.
RIWAKA.
Inns--Riwaka Inn, A. Dodson; Travellers' Rest, J. Fowler
Storekeepers--J. S. Edelsten, J. Fowler.
Wheelwright--W. Askew, sen.
Poundkeeper--J. Fowler.
Teacher of Public School--T. Gilpin.
Road Board--B. M'Mahon, F. Rochfort, H. Fry, C. Puttie, J. Greenwood.
Odd-Fellows' Society--Loyal Good Intent Lodge, held at Riwaka Inn.
MOTUPIPI.
Medical Practitioner--J. Tilby.
Storekeeper--S. Robinson.
Builder--J. Baird.
Teacher of Public School--W. Pithey.
TAKAKA.
District Constable--G. Taylor.
Teacher of Public School--W. Pithey.
Postmaster and Road Inspector--G. Taylor. --Store--R. M. Clark.
Inn--Waitapu Inn, R. Fellowes.
Builder--T. Scott.
Blacksmith--R. Scott.
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Wheelwrights--D. M'Cullum, H. Abbott.
Shoemakers--J. Ross, J. Lake.
Timber and Flour Mills--Bow Brothers.
COLLINGWOOD.
Inns--Commercial Hotel, J. W. Miles; Wanderers' Rest, W. Schafer.
Storekeepers--J. Symons and Co.
Bakers--A. Carrie, Collingwood; P. Christisen, Slate River.
Shoemaker--J. Macintosh.
Butchers--J. Brace, J. Lash, Collingwood; J. Lash, Lightband's Gully.
Teacher of Public School--J. Neame.
Inns and Stores on the Diggings--Washbourne's Flat, T. Heyward, J. Hornby; Golden Gully, P. Somerville, W. C. Riley.
Surveyor and Inspector of Roads--W. Higgin.
Sergeant-Major of Police--T. Strange.
Medical Practitioner--Dr. Turnell,
Officiating Minister--Rev. -- Halcomb, Church of England.
Carriers--G. Curtis, J. Schwartz.
Nelson Mining Company--W. Gibbs, Acting Manager.
Public Library--J. Neame, Secretary.
NELSON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS.
Lieutenant-Colonel. --April 30, 1860, Matthew Richmond, C. B.
FIRST COMPANY.--Nelson.
Captain--S. Kingdom Lieutenant--W. Hodgson. Ensign-- E. Everett.
SECOND COMPANY. --Nelson.
Captain--Nathaniel Edwards. Lieutenant--Alexander Kerr. Ensign--J. Blackett.
THIRD COMPANY (not formed).
FOURTH COMPANY. --Suburban North.
Captain --James Mackay. Lieutenant -- Arthur S. Collins. Ensign--Daniel Slater.
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FIFTH COMPANY.--Motueka.
Captain--Frederick Horneman. Lieutenant--Charles Pococke. Ensign--Graham Greenwood.
SIXTH COMPANY. --Waimea East.
Captain--George Sparrow. Lieutenant--Charles Muntz. Ensign--Robert Malcolm.
SEVENTH COMPANY. --Waimea South.
Captain--David Warnock. Lieutenant--Robert Creasy. Ensign--John Squire.
EIGHTH COMPANY. --Waimea West.
Captain--Nathaniel G. Morse. Lieutenant--John Ayers. Ensign-- Redwood.
NINTH COMPANY. --Waimea South.
Captain --Hugh Martin. Lieutenant --W. H. Perryman. Ensign--J. Smith.
NAVAL VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY (disbanded).
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ITINERARY.
NELSON TO CHRISTCHURCH BY THE WAIRAU GORGE.
Distance from
| Nelson
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Place to place Miles.
|
Nelson Miles.
|
| Richmond
|
7
|
7
|
| Wakefield Arms
|
9
|
16
|
| Augarde's
|
9
|
25
|
| Motueka Valley (Hooker's)
|
8
|
33
|
| David Kerr's
|
9
|
42
|
| Top House
|
11
|
53
|
| End of Bush
|
17
|
70
|
| Wairau Gorge
|
5
|
75
|
| Tarndale (Saxton's Hut)
|
5
|
80
|
| Saddle of Clarence
|
5
|
85
|
| Teacherdale (confluence)
|
24
|
109
|
| Jollie's Pass
|
10
|
119
|
| Hanmer Plain
|
5
|
124
|
| Leslie Hills
|
4
|
128
|
| Waiau-ua Plain
|
(5
|
134
|
| Waiau-ua River
|
3
|
137
|
| Cameron's.
|
8
|
145
|
| Hurunui
|
7
|
152
|
| Waitohi
|
6
|
158
|
| Mason's
|
1
|
159
|
| Stockyard, Weka Creek
|
10
|
169
|
| Waipara River
|
4
|
173
|
| Saltwater Creek
|
15
|
188
|
| Kaiapoi
|
9
|
197
|
| Christchurch
|
11
|
208
|
NELSON TO TOWN OF SEAFORD, MASSACRE BAY.
| Nelson
|
--
|
--
|
| Motueka Hotel
|
31
|
31
|
| Riwaka Valley
|
4
|
35
|
| Over Ranges to Takaka
|
12
|
47
|
| Duffey's Station
|
14
|
61
|
| Collingwood
|
12
|
73
|
| Seaford
|
7
|
80
|
NELSON TO BLENHEIM VIA THE PELORUS.
| Nelson
|
--
|
--
|
| Maitai Junction
|
8
|
8
|
| Herenga
|
6
|
14
|
| Tinline
|
2
|
16
|
| Wilson's
|
12
|
28
|
| Havelock
|
4
|
32
|
| Wairau River
|
15
|
47
|
| Blenheim
|
8
|
55
|
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LIST OF VESSELS BELONGING TO THE PORT OF NELSON.
Registered Tonnage.
Steamer Tasmanian Maid (35 horse power)... 95
Undine ... ... ... 30
Ship Charles Edward ... ... ... 600
Brig Colorado ... ... ... 240
Schooner Mary ... ... ... 40
City of Nelson ... ... 35
Gipsy ... ... ... 25
Necromoncer... ... ... 20
Ann ... ... ... 20
Rapid ... ... ... 20
Cutter Supply ... ... ... 20
Ketch Jane ... ... 20
Schooner Australian Maid ... ... 15
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
The Mails for England (via Australia) by the I. C. R. M steamers leave Nelson on or about the 12th of each month.
The mails from England arrive on or about the 24th of each mouth; and the steamers leave Nelson for Wellington, Lyttelton, and Otago on the 25th, with the mails for these provinces.
Mails to and from the undermentioned places are despatched and received as follows, or as nearly on the days named as circumstances will admit:--
Leave for. Arrive from.
| Auckland
|
25
|
9
|
| New Plymouth
|
25
|
9
|
| Wellington--Inter-colonial
|
26
|
10
|
| Inter-provincial
|
11
|
23
|
| Napier-Inter-provincial
|
11
|
23
|
| Lyttelton--Inter-colonial
|
26
|
10
|
| Inter-provincial
|
11
|
23
|
| Otago--Inter-colonial
|
26
|
10
|
| Inter-provincial
|
11
|
23
|
The local mails leave Nelson Post Office, for the village of Richmond, on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; and for Waimea West, Spring Grove, and Wakefield, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 2 p. m. The mails from these places arrive at the Post Office, Nelson, at 11 a. m., on the days already named.
The mails for Marlborough leave the Nelson Post Office on the 11th and 24th of each month, and the return mails arrive about three days earlier than the above dates, leaving and calling for mails at the Post Offices at Hillersden, Waihopai, Blenheim, ana Awatere.
The mails for Motueka twice a week; and for Motupipi and Collingwood, as opportunities offer,
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MONTHLY MEMORANDA.
JANUARY. --Annual election of Auditors and triennial election of Trustees of the Trust Funds, on the 1st. Rents of landed and household property, interest on purchase agreements, and interest on mortgages, usually become payable about the 1st and 21st. Persons renting or purchasing property will do well to have it understood who pays the taxes, and whether or not there are any arrears of rate on the property. Sittings of the Supreme Court on the 15th. Annual meeting of the Nelson Institute. First half-yearly term commences at Nelson College, and at private schools about the 25th. Auctioneers' Annual Licenses granted by the Provincial Treasurer on the 1st.
MARCH. --Richmond Cattle Fair the first Wednesday. Transfer of Publicans' Licenses on the first Tuesday. Claims for insertion of Names on Electoral Roll to be sent in during this month.
APRIL. --Publicans' Annual Licensing Meeting on the third Tuesday. Objections to Electoral Roll must be sent in this month.
JUNE. --The half-yearly Government tenders for rations, &c., are usually sent in. Election of Local Committees under Education Act.
JULY. --Second half-yearly term commences at Nelson College and private Schools. First meeting of the Central Board of Education at noon on the first Thursday. Election of four members of each Local Roads Board under the Country Roads Amendment Act, at noon on the first Monday. Rent and interest due between the 1st and 21st. Sitting of Supreme Court on the 15th. Richmond Cattle Fair the first Wednesday. Election of four members of the Board of Works under the Nelson Improvement Amendment Act, at noon, on the last Monday.
SEPTEMBER. --Transfer of Publican's Licenses on first Tuesday.
OCTOBER. --Claims for insertion of names on Trust Funds Roll to be sent in during the month.
NOVEMBER. --Richmond Cattle Fail* first Wednesday.
DECEMBER. --Half-yearly tenders for supply of Government rations, &c., to be sent in. Transfer of Publicans' Licenses on the first Tuesday. Nelson Races in the Christmas week.
Note. --The District Court sits on the 19th of February and each alternate month.
