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[new zealand piiess association.] Auckland, Nov. 11. A Catholic priest refused to give Mr Freer, M.P.0., absolution, or read the burial service over him, unless he renounced Freemasonry. This ho refused to do, and after "Freer's death, Bishop Croke was appealed to, but refused to give the burial service, or permit the burial on Catholic ground. The Presbyterians therefore gave the ground, and the service over the grave was wholly Masonic, read by the Master of the Lodge. Over 400 were presents To-day is kept as a close holiday. Sailed — Clio on a cruise. Wellington, Nov. 11. To-day was a general holiday. CinusTCHUß.cn, Nov. 11. The Agricultural Show on Saturday was a success. About 9000 persons were present. There were TOO exhibits. Dunedin, Nov. 11. Bradsley, a miner," was killed by a fall of earth at Naseby while sluicing. Bishop Moran succeeds Bishop Viard. He has charge of both sees. The Southland Railway- returns show an enormous increase of traffic, and a large profit, notwithstanding the reducof rates by sixty per cent. Melbourne, Nov. 1. Sailed — Zephyr, for Hokitika, Arrived — Prosperity, from Hokitika. Newcastle, Oct. 30. Arrived — Kate Conley, from Greymouth.
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Grey River Argus, Volume XII, Issue 1338, 12 November 1872, Page 2
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