OAMARU GOSSIP.
[By Telkghaph.]
(From our own Correspondent),
Yesterday was observed as a general holiday on account of the arrival 6f the Waitaki and the steeplechase; but owing to the weather the steeple* chase was postponed till Thursday. Jive hundred persons went to see the Waitaki on her ai rival, and she took 450 on a short trip round the bay, and on returning about fifty of the leading citizens sat down to a sumptuous cold collation. The usual toasts and " Success the Oamaru and Dunedin Steamship Company " were propose'), the proceed, ings being of a very enthusiastic kind, and shareholders delighted with their vessel. Mr John Dungan has been appointed editor and manager of the ' Evening Mail,* vice Mr Fred Humphries, who has resigned to accept an appointmsnt in coaneotion with the Great Northern Railway.
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Evening Star, Issue 4254, 14 October 1876, Page 3
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136OAMARU GOSSIP. Evening Star, Issue 4254, 14 October 1876, Page 3
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