NEW ZEALAND.
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Prohibition
NAPIER, August 12.
Mr Ninian Melville’s second temperance lecture was poorly attended. At the conclusion a vote of thanks was passed to Sir Hubert btout for bis efforts to amend the Licensing Act, with the hope that his Bill may become law this session. Bad Weather. WELLINGTON, August 12. Captain Edwin states thet according to present indications hard galea with rain generally from the westward, will be prevalent in most parts of the country, especially south of New Plymouth aad the East Cape, until the 16th. The Dairy Expert. The Agent-General has wired to the Government highly praising the qualifications of Mr Valentine, who has been appointed dairy expert to New Zealand, especially regarding cheese. Mr Valentine leaves immediately for the colony.
Death From Drink-
DUNEDIN, August 12
Mrs Mary Skimmings, 53 years of age, died suddenly at Palmerston yesterday from excessive drinking.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 7285, 12 August 1893, Page 3
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