INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1849, 24 May 1888, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

« • (P_3R PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Wellington, May 23 It is stated that tha question of the abolition of Education Boards has engaged the attention ot ibe Minister of Education, who ia couvinoed that Id the interests of tho system, it la deakab'e that Boards Bhonld bo done away with, and that tho Department should take over the entire functions of administration and Inspection. It ia considered that the disadvantage of the permanent residence of Inspectors m one particular district will be removed, and the whole system of inspeotlon be placed on a mcrs satisfactory footing. There iB not, however, maoh likelihood that legislative effect, be given to the idea this session, A magisterial enquiry was held to-day into the circumstances oonnected with the steamer Wainui striking a rook off Gape Palllaer last Wednesday. The Court suspended Captain Oromarly for one month, and returned the other certificates. Government have considered the objections raised by Sir H. Parkeß to bf.ew Zealand being represented at the Chinese OoDferenee by any other person than a member of the Executive, and find that it will be impossible for a Minister to attend. They, therefore, adhere to their original intention of sending a delegate, who has not, however, yet been appointed. The records of the Registrar-General's Department Bhow that about 270,000 lbs of tobacco have been grown within the colony annually, Gbeywotjth, May 23. Lawrence Swift, a quarryman, was killed at Oobden quarry by a slip of stone to-day.