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Hot Lakes Chronicle, Volume 2, Issue 127, 3 July 1895, Page 2

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Auckland, Wednesday.— Antioiprst. ing the resignation of Sir George Grey, the following candidates are mentioned : Messrs Tudehope, T. Thompson, J. 11. Upton, W, S. Alien Dr Giles and Colonel Burton. A heavy gale blew here yesterday morning, fences wore blown dowu, trees uprooted and buildings damaged. The yacht Xantho broke from her moorings but was secured. Wellington, Weduesday.—lt is reported that the Governor lias declined to make the proposed calls to the Council Tha Premier states that the matter is not ended. In reference to the Shops Act Mr. Beeves stated in the House that an amending Bill would be introduced which, ho hoped, would be workable. In answer to Mr T. McKenzie the Minister of Labor said that the Government would at the earliest opportunity have a careful analysis of the curative watars of Eot.'irua made by a competent expert. As to the question of the management oftbe>anati i u ho was, on the whole, satisfied oV that point, though hie had heard sot a complaints. Mr Kelly presented a petition seek" ing for an allowance to the widow of the late Edward Shortland, • formerly Native Secretary. The Premier has promised to c insider tho further extension of the Thames-Paeroa Railway. lu the Legislative Council i: wa-> agreed that the .-ale of spirituous liquors should le continued at Bellamy's.