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No. 8. His Honor the Superintendent, Canterbury, to the Hon. the Minister for Public Woeks. (Telegram.) Christehurch, 17th July, 1875. Re public buildings. Provincial Government objects to proposal for three stories ; and considers that its proposal contained in telegram of 14th instant is the only one it would be justified in submitting to Provincial Council. Offer lapses on 20th. Please reply. W. Ro-LLESTON. Hon. E. Richardson, Wellington. No. 9. The Hon. the Ministee for Public Wobks to His Honor the Superintendent, Canterbury. (Telegram.) Wellington, 19th July, 1875. Re public buildings, Christchurch. As the General Government have the half-acre site now occupied by the Godley statue, it will not be prudent to relinquish the idea of building there, unless we get a site as large elsewhere; and, as Provincial Government decline to contribute to building, General Government considers it ought to provide the land necessary. Edward Richardson. His Honor W. Rolleston, Christchurch. By Authority: Gbobgb Dibsbcby, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB7s. Price 3d.]