TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES

Dunstan Times, Issue 529, 7 June 1872, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES

Dunedin, June 5, 3 p.m. Tho Albion has arrived, she brings the Suez mail, but no news. The branch steadier had not arrived at Adelaide, when she left Melbourne. Mr. Duflfy has been defeated by a majority of five on the Want of Confidence motion. It is believed that Mr. Francis will be Premier. It is thought that Mr. Duffy will ask for a dissolution. Wellington, June 6, 3, p.m, Mr. Elliott, Secretary to the Post-office, Woodward, Assistant Treasurer, and other old officials, are entitled to retire upon a pension, liave been requested to do so, so as to pave the way for an ama’gamation of offices. Christchurch, The Provincial Council have carried a resolution to expedite tho General Government to take over the Police Departmental Service. 4- , ' Dunedin. Coffey, late a constable, died suddenly this morning. The total amount of the Escort was 13,356 oz. of gold. Arrowtown, 4, p.m. An enthusiastic meeting was held at the Library Hall on Monday night last to secure the appointment of Mr. Henry Stratford, as Warden. Mr. Worthington was also proposed. The meeting voted in favor of Mr. H Stratford. Mr. Hallenstein returned last night. Private telegrams from Dunedin state that Mr. Stratford has strong [preferential claims upon the Government.