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Otago Witness, Issue 1239, 28 August 1875, Page 14

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Wellington, August 20th. The Gazette of to-day notifies the disallowance ,of tho Otago Town and Country Police Amendment and Ofcago Cattle and Sheep Ordinances, 1875. That the Governor's assent has been withheld from ' the Danedin and Peninsula Railway; the Kaitangata Railway; Oiitram and Greytown and Clutha River Conservators' Board -Ordinances. All other Ordinances passed in the session of 1875 are assented to or allowed.

August 22nd. At a meeting held at the Hutt last night a resolution was carried by a large majority in favour of remitting the Abolition measures to the country before becoming law. Sir George Grey and Mr Fitzherbert addressed the meeting. At Bnils, Rangitikei, a public meeting was held last night, and the following resolution passed unanimously :— " That this meeting is in favour of immediate Abolition of the Provinces and the passing of the Local Government Bill thin session."

August 24th. Mr Macandrew did not make a very long speech, but it was a very excellent one. Mr Bryce also spoke welL To-night Messrs Shepherd, and Bunny .will probably, speak. Tlje Legislative Council does not at all like the Abolition Bill being also a supply one, so that it musi* either -accept or reject it as it may reach, them. — Although the majority are in favour of Abolition, they are very likely to reject the Bill this session if it ever reaches them. Some people at the Hutt, dissatisfied with last Saturday's meeting, have called another for Monday next, and have asked Mr Stafford to atiendjand speak. August 25th. At a meeting of the Opposition to-day it was resolved not to demand a division on the second reading, but if Government forced one, each member should vote as he liked. The majority will vote for the second reading, only a few ultr<*-Provincialists recording theirs against it.

Auckland, August 19th. The Foot-ball Club ha« resolved on an interprovincial tour. The team, which will probably number 20, leaves about the 7th September. The Newton electors last night passed a resolution opposed to passing the Abolition Bill till the voice of the people had been heard. The Taupo has arrived.

August 21st. The Devonport electors last night passed a resolution opposed to Government measures being carried through during the present session.

The first oases of imprisonment for nonpaymentof the education rates have occurred. Two, aole to pay, who refused and sold off their things, were sent to gaol yesterday. A warrant is issued for five more at the Thamea. Tne City Council is taking action to secure a> free public library by meanß of a rate. The following resolution waß adopted at a meeting of ratepayers of the district of Tuapau, near Mercer :—": — " That this meeting strongly approves of the Abolition of the Provinces and Local Government Bills now before the House, and advocates their being carried this session." The resolution was carried by a majority of 51. August 23rd. The barque Behring has arrived from Syd« »ey> which port she lef t on the 14th inst,. - August 25th. " The imp Dover Castle has Arrived, frojn ,

Belfast wiih.36iittimigrants, after a voyajfe of 88 days.

The Dover Castle has been placed in quarantine in consequence of nineteen cases of scarlatina which occurred during the voyage.The last one was convalescent yesterday. A petition ia on the tapis to the Auckland Opposition members thanking them for past resistance and calling on them to resist Government measures word by word until Parliament expires by eifluxion of time, in order that the country may have an opportunity of deciding. The immigrants per Dover Castle are the first batch for Stewart's special settlement of Belfast farmers at Kati Kati, on a block set apart for free occupation by Government. Huts are already prepared for their reception, and the immigrants will probably be taken round in a steamer direct as soon as admitted to pratique. The schooner Ruby cleared to-day for Dun-, edin, via Wangaroa, with linber. Christchurch, August 2 1st. The Poultry Exhibition to-day was a great success. There were 263 entries, including several from other Provinces. The Pigeon Flying Club held their first race. Five birds started from Rolleston, 17 miles from Christchurch. The winner, a carrier Antwerp cock, flew the distance in 30 minutes. The Philadelphia Exhibition Committee asked for an extension of time to receive exhibits to November 30th. Shares in the Loan and Investment Company are being very rapidly applied for. At a public meeting at Little River a resolution was carried in favour of immediate abolition. August 24th. The Philadelphia Exhibition Committee ha7e received a reply from the Commissioners in Wellington, to the effect that the time for receiving general exhibits at Wellington cannot be extended beyond November 15th, but exhibits of grain and wool will be received up to the latest possible moment which will enable their being sent by the January San Francisco mail steamer. The list of applications for shares in the Loan and Mercantile Company of New Zealand closes on August 28th.

Timaru, August 19th. At a public meeting at Temuka last night, Dr Rayner, M.P.G., in the chair, a resolution in favour of the Government measures waa passed unanimously.

August 20fch. A fire occurred at two o'clock this -morning, and destroyed Webster's store, Boadman's, Miller's, Buchestaft's, Taylor's, and Redfern's shops. The fire broke out in BuahestafFa. Webster is insured for £800. There are other insurances probably existing. The Fire Brigade was powerless, for want of water.

' August 24th. Bickerstaff, a tailor, has been committed for trial for setting fire te his premises on Thursday night. He and his wife are Scotch immigrants, not long out. Sailed, this morning, the barque Rose. The roadstead is quite empty— the first time for many months.

Waimate, August 2lst. At a meeting this afternoon, a resolution was passed unanimously in favour of Abolition, provided the land fund, less departmental expenses, be expended where raised. Also a resolution that a petition be forwarded urging upon the Government the necessity of constructing the Waitaki and Waimate Railway without delay.

Grahamstown, August 23rd. Walter Williamson, the well-known prospector and Thames pioneer, died this morning of apoplexy. He got bushed between Puriri and Tairu some time ago, and never fully recovered.

Geeyjiouth. August 23rd. Mr Allan F. Stark, part proprietor and associate editor of the Grey River Argus, died yesterday morning after a short illness. Deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants of Greymouth, and was formerly connected with the Otago Daily Times.

Napier, August 24th. The ship Friedberg has arrived from Hamburg, with immigrants, all well.

Nelson, August 24th. The Tararua arrived here to-day at 2 p.m. She left Melbourne on the 18th. She has six saloon passengers and 57 tons of cargo for all ports. Sails for Wellington at noon to-mor-row.

The Ringarooma arrived at Melbourne on the 16th, after a passage of 4? days. She will shortly sail for New Zealand in charge of Captain M'Lean.