New Zealand Telegrams.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 11573, 2 October 1900, Page 3

New Zealand Telegrams.

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BUTTER FREEZING CHARGES. Wellington, October 2. A circular has been issued by the Department of Agriculture notifying shippers' of butter th.it they will be required to pay 2£d per 56 lbs towards freezing charges, the whole' of which have hitherto been borne by the Department. It will be collected by Freezing Companys from shippers. THE DEPUTY-GOVERNOR., , Sir Robert Stout assumes the Deputy Governorship while Lord Ranfurly, is absent from the colony. THE MANAWATU RAILWAY. The Manawatu, Railway Co. claim that upon the terms offered, the Government will be getting tho line at some £200,000 less than has been spent on it. In view of the competition to which it is subjected by the Government cutting rates, and the less expense at which it can be worked in conjunction with Government lines, it is also contended the railway is wortii a great deal more to the Government than even to the company. POHERUA AGROUND AT WESTPORT. ; Westport, October 2. I The Poherua in leaving port at 3 o'clock this morning took ground near the entrance. She is temporarily blocking the port. The sea is smooth. She has no damage and is making no water. Ct is unnecessary' to lighten the vessel, md no difficulty is anticipated in getting tier off at flodd tide this afternoon.