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[angio-australian press telegraph AGENCY.] Christchurch, April 16. By the portion of the census returns made public, the population of Christ- 1 church is 10,265 ; Timaru, 2009 ; Kaiapoi, 1002. Increase since ] 871— Chriatchurch, 2334,- Timaru, 591; Kaiapoi, 134. Dune din, April 16. The case of White v. M'Kellar has been settled, defendants agreeing to pay LSOO to plaintiffs. Professor Black sent in an analysis of the water supplied by the Water Company ; it confirms Dr Bake yell's report," that the water is utterly unfit for domestic purposes. Wellington, April 16. The traffic on the Hutt railway promises to be considerably greater than anticipated, and the rolling stock bought will be insufficient. Richard F. Lepatowrel, N.Z. Militia, has been appointed lieutenant and extra aide-de-camp to his Excellency vice Machell resigned. Mr G. G. Fitzgerald has been appointed sheriff for the sheriff district of Westland south. A grand, ball was given by Messrs Brogden and Sons last night. Over five hundred persons were present, amongst whom were the Hon. Mr and Mrs Yogel, the Superintendent, the Mayor, and members of the Legislature. The affair passed off moat satisf acty.
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Grey River Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1778, 17 April 1874, Page 2
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