WELLINGTON.
This Dav,
The portfolio for Public Works has been allotted temporarily to the Premier, but as he left for the South yesterday afternoon, the Hon. Walter Johnston will take charge of the department during the Premier's absence. The Premier will address his constituents at Leeston next Thursday, and return to Wellington in about 10 days. With regard to Dr. Skae, Inspector of Lunatic Asylums, the Cabinet after a careful consideration, has decided to gi<*e him six months' notice to terminate his engagement. A, large and influential meeting of survoyors was held last evening, when the Bill of Incorporation to be introduced at the ensuing session of Parliament was amended to suit the majority of opinions throughout the Colony. Charles Birvine, Wellington, was elected President of the Institute. It promises to be a decided Buccess.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VIII, Issue 1327, 21 May 1881, Page 2
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135WELLINGTON. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VIII, Issue 1327, 21 May 1881, Page 2
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