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Grey River Argus, Volume XII, Issue 1490, 14 May 1873, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS,

[NEW ZEALAND PRBS&' ASSOCIATION.] - " Nelson, May 13. The Suburbs election, Kelling has withdrawn from the cbtitesi in" favor of Richmond,' who is certain to beat Elliott. : The Echo, from London, hai arifed, after a passage of 143 days. '■•■' Wellington, May 13. Doctor Pollen will probably take a portfolio as Postmaster-General. An application has been made to the Government for a lease of the Snares, as a sealing station. The applicant undertakes to reside there himself, or place someone there, and not to hunt seals during the breeding season, also to establish a provision depot for shipwrecked crews, and afford every facility for erecting a lighthouse if it Bhould be determined to establish one there. The Education Board has, by arrangement, taken over the Roman Catholic City Schools. The new series of Irish National School books only are to be used for secular instruction, and half an hour at the commencement of each day's duty be devoted to religious instruction} children's attendance thereat " being op tional with parents. The Provincial Counc? 1 . has passed the Loan Bill. Arrived— Luceiae, from London. Sailed — Auckland, for Newcastle. .Dtonedin, May 13. The Council is adjourned; till Thursday, to enable Mr Reid to. proceed with negotiations. ...,.• The southern escort, with 3083ozjihas arrived. ■ /" The Rangitoto sailed for Wellington' and the north. ;