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[press agency.] Dunedin, August 13. In the small parcels of minerals lately forwarded to Professor Ulrich, from Mount Stewart district, he found three true oriental rubies and saphires ■ these gems were small, but it is expected larger ones exist in the same locality. The Customs revenue collected at this port yesterday was the largest for four years, and amounted to £4553 A committee of the Chamber of Commeice is taking up the railway matter to-day re Southern route. LATEST UNPUBLISHED. Christchurch, August 14. The Government land sales on Monday arid Tuesday realised over £SOOO. The Ran<>itata railway bridge cauuht fire yesterday. Not much damage was done. It is supposed to have been caused by a spark from the engine. The benefit to VV. Hoskins in honor of his 41st professional anniver.-aiy, took place at tbe Theatre, Royal last night. It was a grand success, there being a large and i-rilliant audience. Mr Hoskins received a perfect ovation, and during the interlude was pivsent. d by Sir Cracroft Wilson with a cheque tor £2OO, raised by puulie sue.-crip-tions , and he was also presented bv the members of the Theatrical Company with a gold chronograph watch, costing fiU guineas. 3
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Kumara Times, Issue 587, 14 August 1878, Page 2
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