The Lyttelton Times. FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1912. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXIII, Issue 15919, 3 May 1912, Page 6

The Lyttelton Times. FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1912. ANNIVERSARIES.

1469 Nicolas Machiavelli, political writer, born at Florence. 1820 First accredited Catholic chaplain arrived in New South Wales. 1810 Auckland declared the capital of New Zealand. 1811 New Zealand proclaimed independent of New South Wales. TO-DAY'S NEWS. The Prime. Minister visited Christchurch yesterday and discussed current topics. (Pago 8.) A demand is being made for a commission to study the black poril in South Africa. (Pago 7.) Tho position of tho Sugar Company from tho point of view of the proprietors is described in a statement by Mr Knox. (Page 7.) * Tho Railway Appeal Board hoard further cases in Christchurch yesterday. (Pago 5.) The results of the census of trades taken last year aro published. (Pago 9.) The second reading debate on tho Home Rule Bill is in progress. (Page 7.) Tho Turkish Government has agreed to reopen, tho Dardanelles. (Pago 7.) Tho Empire Trade Commission will moot at the end of June. (Pago 7.) Tho constitution of the various squadrons of tho British Navy is being altered. (Page 7.) A petrol famine is threatened in the dominion. (Page 8.) Mr G. W. Forbes, M.P., Bays that the prospects of Hanmer are very favourable. (Pago 9.)