MEETING OF THE COUNCIL. Saturday, May 2, 1840.
In the absence of Mr. Hanson, the second reading of his measure, entitled " a bill for " making more effectual provision for the due administration of justice, &c," was .pos.t Tv _ poned. Mr. Partridge's motion concerning postage was then brought forward, and the following resolution was passed : — " That the Postmaster be authorised to collect one penny on each letter passing through the Post-office of Port Nicholson, 'to indemnify him for the expence of despatching and delivering letters."
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New Zealand Gazette and Wellington Spectator, Issue 5, 9 May 1840, Page 2
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84MEETING OF THE COUNCIL. Saturday, May 2, 1840. New Zealand Gazette and Wellington Spectator, Issue 5, 9 May 1840, Page 2
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