PER ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN PRESS TELEGRAPH AGENCY.

Thames Star, Volume VI, Issue 1773, 8 September 1874, Page 3

PER ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN PRESS TELEGRAPH AGENCY.

Auckland, Monday.

A deputation, consisting of Mr. Howe, Mr. Brodic, Mr. Errington, Mr. Masters, aud Mr. Camming, accompanied by Mr. T. iJussell, waited on the Superintendent to-day, and pointed out the position of. the Thames in reference to coal supply. Various local matters, especially the foreshore and endowments, were discussed. The Superintendent agreed to take immediate steps to extend the Grahatnstown Goods "Wharf about 500 or 600 feet pending a permanent scheme of harbour works.

The Superintendent and Provincial Secretary, accompanied by Mr. Holloway, the delegate of tho Agricultural Labourer's Union, proceed to the Thame* on Thursday, when several matters will be arranged.

Mr. Rowe and Mr. Brodio afterwards had a satisfactory interview with the Superintendent about highway matters, which also will be further considered during the Thames visit.

This 1 day. A ship supposed to be the Oxford, with, immigrants, ninety-two day» from London is anchored in the Itangitoto channel. The Ferndale has arrived, one hundred and twenty-five days from London. The Waitemata election is exciting considerable interest. '

Wellington, This day.

It is understood that when Sir George Arney retires Mr. Prendergast will be made Chief Justice, and the AttorneyGeneralship will be offered to Mr. Travers.

After Mr. Vogel concludes his business in Sydney respecting the electric telegraph cable he will proceed to England.

Sir James Fergusson proceeds to Marlborough in his yacht on Thursday, and from there he will go through the Sound to Nelson.