WELLINGTON FIRE BRIGADE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5573, 22 March 1886, Page 3

WELLINGTON FIRE BRIGADE.

THE HERRING OVA; WELLINGTON, Mabch 21. The Cabinet has decided- to refuse the terms proposed by Mr Jt Fender to New Zealand, r» joining in the subsidy to reduce the cable charges on European lineß. Government consider the proposed reductions paltry, and are decidedly opposed to the \ extension of time asked for. They are of opinion that the Colonies should make a decided effort to reduce the rates between Australia and England to a fraction of the present charges. ' Dr Hector has made a tour-of inspection over the Eimutaka ranges, and has failed to discover any signs of the rumoured Bteain-jets along the road. The Fire Brigade Committeeof the City Corporation have drawn up a report for presentation at next meeting of the Council. They suggest that the strength of the Brigade should be at once increased from 24 to 30 men, that the Brigade should be placed under a captain who should devote the whole of his time to the duties of his office, and be responsible to the Council for the efficient condition of the plant and the working of the Brigade, and who shall be paid a salary of £200 per annum. A cablegram has been received by the Government intimating that between 2,000,000 and 3,000,000 of herring ova were shipped by the Ruapehu. A subsequent cablegram announces with regret that a telegram from Madeira reported the failure of the shipment. J