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Grey River Argus, Volume XV, Issue 1819, 4 June 1874, Page 2

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Auckland, June 3. In reply to a deputation, the Superintendent stated that Dr Hector would arrive in Auckland shortly. The Government would then ascertain what arrangements could be made to prospect the Kaipara district for minerals. The deputation handed in ore from the North which produces 82 per cent per of pure copper. The Harbor Board has resolved to petition t.ha Cowornmflnf. +.n I«j* ~ >«V r »»Lluv telegraph to Tiritiri, in order that the arrival of the mail steamers may be telegraphed te all parts of the Colony hours before they reach the anchorage. Napier, June 3. In oopening the Provincial Council the Superintendent said the population had increased from 6039 in 1871 to 9239 in the present year, or au increase of 52 per cent., being double proportionately that of any other Province. i The revenue has largely increased, the balance in the Provincial Treasury being L 53,221. His Honor recommends the townspeople to tax themselves more for streets and roads, and advocates the making of a breakwater, and proposed that a rate be levied Ojx certain lands to pay for its construction. He recommends that the constitution of the Council should be altered, and that the Superintendent be elected by the electors of the whole of the Province. Mr Ormond intimates that he shall not seek re-election.