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[Special To the Mail.]
(PROM OUR OWN X'QURESrONDENT).
Christchurch, August 15. Meeting, of. the Lakes Trust, was held last night, and again to-day. As there were twenty-one applications to consider for the position of Engineer, .it was ultimately, decided to appoint Mr. George Latham, now,in Sydney,. provided that he can enter upon his duties without delay. Thi<* gentleman has. sent in testimonials of the highest, character, and it is to \e hoped ffhat'-he will be as.successful in draining the lakes, as he has been in carrying out other different works. The Trust having" transacted several matters of,detail, adjourned until the arrival of the Engineer. ~., .." (Per, Press Agekcy.) Dunedin, August 16. Public meeting Catholics last night? for consideration Education Bill, Bishop Moran presided, ;. 800 present. Resold tions carried condemning Bill. Meeting enthusiastic. Wellington, August 16. Agent-General informs" Government that, owing to stringent instructions, re-f ceived, great difficulty -experienced in sending suitable class intmigraritg, single women especially. ■ In House last night address agreed to requesting. Government to place, £500 (?) on' Estimates in aid public libraries,, and 10s. for every pound raised by subscription to other libraries. Premier re plied, could money be found. In Local Option held Bill arbitrary, crude, and requiring great amendment. Compensation due to publicans if existing houses closed by simple majority. Debate adjourned till Wednesday next. -..-... Timaru, August 1.6. Meeting Harbour Board to-day. Decided to .advertise for competitive plans for breakwater. Best plan bonus £200 ; second, £100. Also invite application for engineer to Board, i*. [Per Submarine Cable!.] London, "August 14. Wool sales opened tb-d ay .'•"Competition brisk. Prices same as last sales. Parliament prorogued. '
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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 2, Issue 113, 17 August 1877, Page 3
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