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Star (Christchurch), Issue 301, 1 May 1869, Page 3

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FIRE AT OKAETTA. Hokitika, This Day, 10.15 a.m. There has been a fire at Okarita. Three hotels are burned, alao the premises formerly occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, and a butcher's shop. A cottage waa pulled down to prevent further destruction. DuKEDiN*, April 30, 7.22 p.m. Tbe Duke received addresses at Ferii Hill this morning. He also opened the Horticultural Show, with which he was much pleased. The Volunteer force turned out for his departure. At 2.40 p.m. the Duke embarked at the pier on the steamer Peninsula. The Artillery fired a royal salute, aud the Prince was enthusiastically cheered by the large crowd assembled to witness his departure for Wellington. Wellington, April 30, 7.21 p.m. Colonel Lyons has sent out several scouting expeditions in various directions without discovering any trace of the enemy. A few of Titoko's detached followers are said to have returned to Otoia. The sick in the hospital at Patea are recovering rapidly. A Ngatipc.;rou constable has been accidentally shot dead by another. jcColonel McDonnell is publishing, by subscription, in Wanganui, a vindication of his conduct while commanding on the West Coast. Napieb, April 30, 4.21 p.m. The Ahuriri has returned from Waii roa. Capt. Richardson's troop has arrived !at Petane, and Capt. Newland's from ! Poverty Bay — in all 208 Constabulary. The expedition is waiting the return of the St. Kilda, which had gone to seek the co-operation of the Ngatiporous. It is expected to start on Monday or Tuesday, under Lieut.-Col. Herrick. Oa Wednesday, three settlers' houses were burned at Turiroa, four miles from Wairoa.