TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Per Press. Association.
• Ch_istc____ch, March 17. The members of the committee of the Richmond School, one of the most im portant of the city schools, resigned last night in a body owing to the action of the Education Board in postponing the acceptance of the resignation of the master, with whom the committee had had a dispute and whose resignation they had accepted. The Board refused to consider the matter until after the examinations, and the committee decided that their position was untenable. Wakganui. March 17.
A Maori prisoner who was being brought from a train from Marton to Wanganui to serve a sentence for false pretences jumped through a carriage wind.w just after leaving Okoia on Tuesday evening. The police search was fruitless, but this morning he surrendered himself to the authorities.
Auckland, March 17. Lord Ranfurly, accompanied by Capt. Alexander and tbe Hon. ,T. Carroll, arrived in the TJrewera country yes'erdtiy. and were most cordially welcomed by the natives, who danced hakas and pois. A big hui takes place to-day. The Governor returns to Auckland on Friday. "Wellington March 17. Henry Hollis, a letter carrier, was found dead in his bed this morning. Denis Healey, a married man, attempted to commit sujeide to-day by cutting his throat with a razor. Hopes are entertained of his recovery. Aucklsnd, March 17. Great activity prevails at *ha Auckland forts, especially in relation to the mining appliances, which repors says are being increased.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7792, 17 March 1904, Page 7
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