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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 248, 28 October 1901, Page 1

The members of the Opposition party intend making Captain Bussell an exceedingly handsome present this afternoon. The presentation consists of a bracket with three handsome silver bowls attached, costing about A‘lßs. It is practically settled (says the United Service Gazette) that Lord Kitchener's next command will be that of Com-mander-in-Chief in India, where he will succeed Sir Power Palmer in March next. Lord Kitchener, with his South African experience, has been able to grasp thoroughly the capabilities of many officers who have served under him during this arduous war, and it will therefore not be surprising if a few of the officers are gradually transferred to commands in the Easfcmpou his recommendation. During the period from lstJApril to 14th September, 2,650,646 passenger tickets were issued on the Government railways, an increase of -022,567 as compared with the corresponding period of last year. The season tickets issued numbered 46,114, an increese of 10,619. Ifc is all very well to say the birth-ughl of the people is being t*ken a ' v ' „ 1 fact remains that the freehold will ever be preferred to other systems, even though the terms connected with the latter may be easier. Those who go on the land aim firstly to make it their own. and have a fair greater incentive to make necessary improvements. Waimate Witness.

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