THE GOVERNORS SPEECH.
In the copies of the Governor's speech, as published, the following important portion .had been omitted, doubtless in telegraphing As will be observed, it contains an intimation of deep interest to -New Zealand, viz., telegraphic commuuication with Australia :—
G^BWSCtEMEN OP THE H.OUSE OP RePBESEN- , —
Estimapes of expenditure for the coming finaneialyfear will be laid before you. While providing" for the efficiency of the public service,, they will exhibit a strict regard to the econoihical administration of the various departments of Government.
Honobable Legislative Councillobs, and
Gentlemen op the House op Repbesentatives, —
I am happy to inform you that the telegraph has made most satisfactory progress in various respects. Communication is open with Patea and Taupo, and is being rapidly extended to Tauranga. You will bo glad to learn that the New Zealand Commissioners are negociating for the construction of a cable between New Zealand and Australia. You will be asked to consider the subject.
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Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 138, 18 June 1870, Page 2
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157THE GOVERNORS SPEECH. Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 138, 18 June 1870, Page 2
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