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INTERPROVINCIAL.

Napier, May 1. News has been received of a threatened native trouble at Fort Galatea. A tig block of countty has been awarded to two opposing hapus, and a native named Harehare took up a large mob of sheep, wi h the view of occupying the land. Tho other bapu opposed this and threatens to use force. The position is regarded as serious, and two constables hive proceeded from Rotorua to the scene. Constable Murray interviewed both parties, but found it impossible to bring about even a temporary reconciliation. This is the third native trouble demanding the presence of the police in this district. Already twenty men are stationed at Whakatane in view of further Uriwera survey trouble, and Constabla Murray is now demanding further assistance from Napier. Wellington, .May 1. •Six stowaways, who had got on board of the lonic at Hobart, were fined £5 each, and in default of payment were sentenced to one month's imprisonment each. Two stowaways were also taken off the Hauroto this morning.

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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2962, 2 May 1893, Page 2

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INTERPROVINCIAL. Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2962, 2 May 1893, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL. Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2962, 2 May 1893, Page 2