NEW ZEALAND.

Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1445, 4 May 1905, Page 1

NEW ZEALAND.

(Per Press Association.) Auckland, last night. The Komnta Reefs’ return for four weeks is £3250 from 1260 tons. At the Board of Education meeting strong cbmment was made on the understaffing of schools. A resolution was passed expressing gratification at the Premier’s statement lhat a further increase of teaohors’ salaries was desirable, and strongly urging the Premier when dealing with that question to take into consideration the urgent need for the moro liberal staffing of tho public schools. Napior, last night. Edward Masters, found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm on his wife, was sentenced to ten years. Dunedin, last night. A presentation to Mr Fairbairn took th° form of a gold watch and a suitable gif l for his wife. The installation of Mayor of the city was puroly formal. Mr Fairbairn, on his temporary vacation of the Town Clerkship, was entertained at a valedictory gathering by the Corporation’s staff. New Plymouth, last night. There was a large gathering of eettlerß at Urenui to meet the Hon. Hall Jones in regard to road requirements. Tho Minister said he would not make any promises until he had been through tho whole district and found out tho whole of its requirements. He recognised that main roads were entitled to full consideration, and they would receive his report. A deputation from the Waitara Harbor Board met the Minister and asked for control of the northern foreshore, also for an arrangement of the boundary of the Board’s ares. In regard to the farmer, Mr Hall-Jones said a special Act would no doubt be required, and in reference to. the latter that before an amendment to the Harbors Bill was brought down copies of the proposal would be sent to every Harbor Board so that the position in respect to boundaries and (other masters would be thoroughly understood. • '