A special London message to the Evening Post, dated the 6thinst., says : — The Times, commenting upon the news of the defeat of the Grey Ministiy, received here by cable message, expresses the opinion tKat Sir George Grey's downfall is a matter of congratulation. It reviews his Parlimentary career at length, and comes to the conclusion that his polioy was not only prejudicial to the interests of the colony, and calculated to hamper its progress, but had absolutely brought the Government of New Zealand into contempt. A gigantic telescope, said to be the largest m the world, has just been constructed for Sir Henry Bessemer by Messrs Galloway, engineers and ironfounders, Knot Mill ironwork, Manchester. The telescope, which is a marvel of ingenuity and workmanship, cost £40, 000. ; A Tea Set.— The Chinese. Solicitors General.— Beggars. Epitaph for a Humorist.— Wagged out.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 932, 23 October 1879, Page 2
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