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Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1806, 2 February 1884, Page 3

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Mu,noutN'i;, January 31. A MKKTixt; of tlie lesi'lents of Rneima, the chstiict ki\ mg between tlie Mnriay and Mumunbidgte Iliveit., foimingpait of New !-outh Wales, is to lie held hete to-morrow for tlie puiposo ot considering the question of sepaiation fiom New South Wales, w hich lias been advocated at meetings held in other places. At the Geelong Racing Club's meeting to-day, the lace for the Gold Cup was won by Linda. Scott (Victoria) and Garett (New South Wales) have joined the Australian ciicket team. Twelve or thirteen playuis will proceed to England. SydM'A', January 31. A further arrest lias been made by the police in connection with the immler of Elizabeth Philips at Woolloomooloo, on September 10th, las>t year. The scheme of taxation set forth in the Treasuier's recent budget statement is being waimly ciiticised, and the opposition to the proposals is daily increasing. A largely attended denion^tiation took place list night in opposition to the immigration policy of the Go\ eminent It was decided to piesent a monster petition to Pat (uncut, piaymg for the cessation of lnimigiation

(Received Fcbriioiy Ist, 1.3-5 ) Mi'j-nopr.xi,, Fnday. AiTivrd : Oiicnt .stu.in)-,hip Uaionnc, with the in ills Ma Sut 1 / i>uiidisi, dated London, Disoember 12tli, coiibibtiii" of 198 bays, tin 1 Nuw Zoil.ind portion of the mails being foi waided via Sydney and Auckland.