NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.
GOVERNOR'S VISIT TO WAIKM'O. Mercer, April 1. This morning a special train loft for Otorohanga, in the King Country, the ecene of the proposed large native meeting. The party consisted of tho Governor, Lady Onslow and suite, Sir Frederick and Misses AVhitakcr, Hon. Mr Mitcholson, tho Mayor of Auckland, and others. The trip was important, inasmuch as this is the first time the Governor of tho colony has crossed the auknti line of the King Country. A large number of leading chiefs and natives of the principal tribes are already assembled, and in is expected that "Wahanui, Te Onui, Rowi, and other loading nien will be present, Tho recently ilieoovorod Wniotomo eaves will U Visited., and ofcUer sights oi tbg Kiag
Country bo inspected. The party returns to town on Friday. CUSTOMS RETURNS. "Wellington, April 1. The Customs returns for March amounted to £123,587, as against £113,030 for February, and £132,888 for March last year. The total for the financial year was £1,500,027. BKKR DUTY. The beer duty for March was £5353. The total for the financial year was £55,902. The Colonial Treasurer's estimate for Customs was £1,550,000 and for beer duty £50,000.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8743, 1 April 1890, Page 2
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196NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8743, 1 April 1890, Page 2
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