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Grey River Argus, Volume XII, Issue 1493, 17 May 1873, Page 2

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[NEW ZEALAND PBESS ASSOCIATION. | Wellington, May 16. ■ The Government Kas'resblved to present Mr Mackay with a gift of LSOO, and a piece of plate, in recognition of his late valuableservfces. • Gbahamstown, May 16. , It is reported thai; a considerable trade in arms and ammunition is now going cm between the Thames and Piako Natives. An important Native meeting has been held at Shortland ; over 100 were present, including all the principal Thames chiefs. Sullivan's murder was generally condemned, and the opinion was expressed that it should be properly avenged. Several professed their readiness to assist. Others said they would remain quiet, and not suppJy the Maoris with anything. Quiapioka, of Ohinemuri, said hewas a Kingite and Hau-hau, but if murder was traced to Tawhiao he would become a Queenite. The Chamber of Commerce, in its quarterly report urged the speedy completion of a submarine cable to Australia, direct mail communication with San Francisco, reform in the Bankruptcy laws, and the •extension of drawback schedules so as to include millinery and haberdashery. Maize, 4s 9i ; wheat 6s to 6s 3d ; oats, 4s 9d ; butter, 8d to lOd. Dtxnedin, May 16. The Star of the East crushing gave 107oz, and the Young Australian 150oz from 207 tons. A man named George Bruce, who was travelling from Hyde toNaseby, to see a child who died in the'eoach, was thrown from his horse almost at the exact spot where the child d.ied. He is not expected to recover. The political situation is unchanged. The house adjourned till Monday. Chbistchtjech, May 36. Some salmon were hatched out yesterday. Dunedin, May 16. Flour firm at Lll 10s to Ll2 ; oats, a free sale at 3s 6d to 3s 9d ; wheat, good sale at 4s Bd.