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[PEB ANCHiO-AtJSTBAILIAnPbBSS TeLEOBAPH Company.] Tattpo, March 19. The Governor has interviewed the Natives, and was received in grand Bfcyle with loyal speeches, hakas, songs, &c. Pohipi presented his Excellency with a mere, saying that war implements were no longer required. The Governor, in replying to the Natives, was favourably received. Even Hau-haus acknowledged that they could find no fault. The Vice-regal party afterwards visited theWaikato Falls. They go northwards to-day, and will not visit Tokanu. They will leave Rotorua on the 20th. Napier, March 19. The first range at 200, 500, and 600 yards, is finished — Hoskin, 25 ; Hamlin, 25 ; Perrin, 24 ; Armstrong, of the Thames, 24 ; Cameron, 24 ; Greer, of Napier, 22. Greer has now the top score for champion prize ; Humphries, 2nd ; Hamlin, 3rd ; Hoskin, 4th. There is great excitement. A largo number of spectators are present. Wellington, March 19. The nautical enquiry into the loss of the Wellington and Cyrus has closed. The judgment of the Court was, that Capt. Andrews' of the Cyrus certificate be suspended for twelve months ; the certificate of Capt. Hill is suspended for six months ; and the second mate is censured. The fault in both cases its attributed to the masters, for failing to observe the change in the.bearing of the light. The actual cause of the wrecks is supposed to be an easterly current not previously known to exist, and caused by the northwest gale which had been blowing. H.M.S. Blanche sailed for Auckland last night. Calls at Taranaki. The Governor's yacht Blanche has sailed for Napier. The Luna sailed to-day, with the Governor's luggage, horses, &c, for the Manukau. Gbeymouth, March 19. Railway Stakes — Yatterina, 1 ; Sandy, 2. Hurdle Handicap — Tommy Dodd, 1 ; Septimus, 2 ; Nero, 3 ; Boy in Blue, 4. Westland Handicap (a trotting race) — Jemmy, 1 ; Ranger, 2 ; Reaper, 3. Greymouth Jockey Club Handicap — Yatterina, 1 ; Malice, 2 ; Lacenfeed, 3. District Handicap — Septimus, 1 ; Sandy, 2.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 1886, 19 March 1874, Page 2
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