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1900. NEW ZEALAND.

DEATH OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF SAXE-COBURG AND GOTHA

COPY OP MEMORANDUM PBOM HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR TO RIGHT HON. THE PREMIER CONVEYING THE REPLY OP THE SECRETARY OP STATE FOR THE COLONIES TO THE CABLE OP CONDOLENCE ON THE).

Laid on the Table of the House of Representatives by Leave.

Government House, Wellington, 9th August, 1900. Mbmoeandum for the Eight Hon. the Peemiee. The Governor begs to inform the Premier that he has received a cable from the Secretary of State for the Colonies saying that Her Majesty has commanded him to convey her sincere thanks for the kind message of sympathy from the Ministers and people of New Zealand. Eanpuelt. Approximate Cost of Paper.—Preparation, not given; printing (1,200 copies), 15s.

By Authority : John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.—l9oo. Price 3d.]