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Grey River Argus, Volume XII, Issue 1198, 31 May 1872, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

pee greville's telegraph company, neuter's agents. } Auckland, May 30. A. new claimant for Norman's property ha 3 written from Sydney. He claims to be the eldest son and heir. The Hon. Colonel Peacock is dead. The Governor has gone to Waikato to attend a Native meeting. Dunedin, May 30. . By request oE a deputation the Mayor convened a meeting for to-night to take steps to protect the city during the police strike. ] Auckland, May 30. Caledonians are LlO 30s ; Thames, L 5 i 10s to L 5 12s ; Bismarck, L 3 18s to L 4. Christchurch, May 30. The Synod met yesterday. The Primate, in his address dwelt on the insufficient supply of clergy. In his opinion no plan" could meet our wants which" does not contemplate the employment of men trained in the colony, or whose qualifications for the ministry have been tested during a residence of some months in the Colony. Mr W. J, G. Bluett has consented to become a candidate for Coleridge in the Assembly. Mr J. C. Wilson, C.8., is not brought forward. Mr Bluett was the principal supporter of Mr Reeves in the Selwyn election, and his chance of election is considered good. \ ■ > ■. DDNEDKf May 30. The police were given till last night to consider. The men, with the exception of four sergeants, refused duty, and police protection is now furnished by the Corporation servants, spare gaol warders, and special constables. The Government are firm. It ia rumored that the Superintendent lias applied for the temporary use of fourteen of the armed constabulary. The Council yesterday voted Ll5OO as a bonus for a paper mill ; L3OO for a bottle factory ; LlOOO for sacks and woolpacks ; and empowered the Government 1 to spend L 12,000 for immigration.