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Evening Star, Issue 3152, 27 March 1873, Page 3

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(From the New Zealand Press Association.) Wellington, March 20. Sir George Arney is unable to leave Auckland before Monday, when he will leave with Mr Vogel and Mr M'Lean for Wellington. * Wellington, March 27. Dr Fcatherston has established a depot for emigrants at Plymouth.

Balclutha, March 20,

A man named Humphreys died yesterday under the influence of chloroform, administered by DrSmiih for the purpose of performing a surgical operation. Documents found on deceased prove him to be a son of the late Alderman Humphreys, who, nine years ago, was Lord Mayor of London, An inquest is now (7 p.rn.) being held.

Auckland, March 27,

Governor Arney gave a grand ball on Tuesday. Five hundred persons were present.

Mr Quick has left to establish a line of coaches from Tauranga to Napier.

Gkeymoutii, March 27

At an adjourned meeting last night it was resolved to form the Greymouth Coal Mining Company (Limited), with a capital of L40,0U0, in 8,000 shares of L 5 each, one shilling to bo paid on application ; four on allotment, and the balance in calls not exceeding five shillings a month. The objects of the Company are to lease and work coal seams; lease a railway, and purchase or charter colliers. A number of shares have been applied for, and a considerable amount of stock is promised to bo taken in Melbourne.