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Evening Star, Issue 3599, 4 September 1874, Page 2

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■Wellington, September 3. The ‘Tribune * says “We understand his Excellency will shortly pay a visit to the Province of Marlborough. Mr Seymour, the Superintendent of that Province, has remained in Wellington to accompany him. ” It is understood that the necessary order in Council, authorising the sale of 20,000 acres at Orana to Messrs Douglas and Co., was signed to-day by his Excellency the Governor. Alexandra, September 3. A great meeting of Natives is to be held at Waitaua this month to proceed to Kawhia to carry raillatons for a flour mill to bo erected at KuitL Manuhiri’s counsels have prevailed. No more grog is to bo distilled. Riverton, September 4. The officers and men of the Riverton Rifles are highly insulted with Major Gordon’s recommendation for disbanding the corps. They challenge inspection at once on the field, and by ♦he official returns of attendance and efficiency. Major Gordon officially appointed the inspection parade on the Alonday, and the members were duly notified. He came ou the Saturday previous, with, only a few hours’ telegraphic notice, and in consequence there was a poor attendance. Even then he complimented them as being a fair representative corps, and ouo of the best drilled and most efficient in Otago. Christchurch, September 4. There was a hail and snow storm last night, with heavy wind from the south-west The weather is now breaking.