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WELLINGTON, April 28. The Government have received through Lord Knutsford, Secretary of State for the Colonies, conditions in relative to the return of the French convicts to France. The Government have also received advices that small pox has made its appearance at Tumatra. AUCKLAND, April 27. A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held to-day, amongst those present being several Auckland members of the House of Kepresentatives. The following resolution was agreed to, That in the opinion of this chamber, the North Island Trunk Eoute should be completed so as to connect with Stratford, in order that communication with Wellington be completed. TIMARU, April 28. Jonathan Roberts, who was convicted on Tuesday of horse-stealing and was awaiting transport to Mount Cook Gaol, escaped from the gaol at nine this morning. The police are in hot pursuit. Robert 6is a powerful man, and a famous athlete.
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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume X, Issue 1916, 28 April 1888, Page 3
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