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—o— Dunedin, August 29, 2 50 p.m. Mr. Macandrew yesterday opposed the no confidence resolutions, as did Peacock and Ilichardson. Johnson and Robinson supported them. Munro moved an adjournment of the debate. No sitting, on Thursday. The Star's own correspondent says the opposition is not so confident. Pierce, the Wellington member, has declared for the Government. It is expected that the debate will extend till Saturdad. Vogel speaks to-night. The Nevada has arrived and admitted to pratique. She was niue days at Honolulu repairing her paddles. Tolmie .was elected for Gaversham with a majority of sixty five. A man named William Roberts committed suioid 1 * yesterday. The Rangitoto left Melbourne "on the 22nd : inst. The damage to the cable had not been repaired. Overland communication was expected to be completed on the 22nd. The annual meeting of the Caledonian Company has been held, he report states that the quantity of quartz crushed during the year was 15,777 tons, yielding 73,752 ounces of gold, being an average of nearly five ounces to tne ton. The amount paid in dividends was 154/140/., being at the rate of 54/. per share, thus completing payment to shareholders of 198/. 10s. per 12/. share. The total amount distributed in dividends during the last two years is 509,710/, The mine is n a very satisfactory state, and good yields are anticipated for months to come
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Dunstan Times, Issue 541, 30 August 1872, Page 2
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