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[Pint Punss Agency. ] WANGANUI. April 25. Tn R trial of Tapa and the two other natives, prosecuted at the instance of the Government, for malicious injury lo property and tresspass ft Waivoa, occtqued the Supreme Court all day. Dr. Buller defended the prisoners. A verdict of '‘not guilty” was found in both cases. Major Brown’s evidence disclosed very novel proceedings iu the management of confiscated lands. The natives agree to abstain from further aggression, and to test their rights in another way. WELLINGTON. April 25. A u Gazette” to-night contains a proclamation, summoning Parliament for the 15th of June, for the despatch of business. CHRISTCHURCH. April 25. Strike is on amongst the railway station hands. They have been accustomed to work ten hours per day during times of pressure, but the men feared the Government were going to the ten hour system, and resolved to strike. The Government disclaim any such intention. About two hundred men refused to go to work. Sufficient men were procured to prevent the stoppage of the trains, and only a short suspension of work ensued. AUCKLAND. April 22. The Hero sailed for Sydney to-day having a number of miners on board. Tlie Union Beach Company yielded 2,150 ounces within a month, paying three dividends. GRAHAMSTOWN. April 22, Dr Pollen declined tlie invitation to a banquet, as he had to proceed to Auckland. The youngest daughter of the Rev. W Lush, aged 10 years, died this morning of virulent scarlet lever, after four days’ illness. The School Committee have deckled to close all common schools in consequence of scarlet fever, HAMILTON. April 22. The “ Waikato Times,” on the authority ot Mr Whitaker, denies the rumour that that gentleman was offered a seat in the Cabinet without portfolio. It trusts Mr Whitaker’s position will be that of leader of the Auckland members. DUNEDIN. April 22. The “ Guardian ” and “ Southern Mercury” were handed over to G. M. IG'-d to-day. Reed assumes the
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Patea Mail, Volume II, Issue 109, 26 April 1876, Page 2
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