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[press AGENCY. 1 Nelson, February 22. A numerously-signed pettion was forwarded fiom Nelson some time a<*o to the Governor praying for mitigation of the sentence of Captain' Davis, of the Queen Bee, whose certificate was suspended for three years. The Governor transmitted it to the Board of Trade, and news was received by the San Francisco mail that they reduced the term of suspension to one year, granting Captain Davis a mate's certificate in the meantime.
Wellington, February 22. The Gazetre notifies that the fallowing Greymouth Candidates have passed the civil Service Examination in order of merit in which the names appoar : Junior Examination, 0. D. Greenwood, C. T. Smyth, W. A. Coatea, and G. T. Moss. Senior Examination, C. D. Greenwood.
Chiustchubch, February 22,
Wheat, 4s 3d to 4s 6d ; oats, 3s 3d ; barley, 4s 7d to 4s lOd ; flour, £2 10s ; bran, £i. Graia deliveries are very backward. Several flour contracts are pending at low rates. The wheat market Ims an easier tendency since the last cablegram, in consepuence of the prospects of peace iu Europe. Ahaajra., February. A man named Joseph Parker -was suffocated through foul air in his claim at noon yesterday. He was working in a shaft between Napoleon Hill and Orwell Creek, and before help was possible he was dead. Attempts to rescue him were nearly attended withfurther fatal consequences. Dunkdin, February 22. The installation of Judge Harvey as Provincial Grand Master, S.C., has been fixed for the 15th prox. The ceremony will be performed at the Masonic Hall and will be followed by a banquet. Port Chalmers, February 22. The Alharabra left for the north last night.
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Kumara Times, Issue 441, 23 February 1878, Page 2
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