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(FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Wellington, Thursday 7 p.m. A deputation of Otago members waited oafhe Government this mom* ing, to urge that the Otago Central Kailway be gone on witli. at 'Colonial expense, but the Premier politely declined ifce proposal, recommending the Otago people ta follow Wolling* * ton's example, and float, a Company to do it for promising liberal concessions and assistance. Mr Andrews gave notice in the House today, to move; that only total abstainers be allowed to insure their lives iu,tho Government 'office, and Dr Wallfs gave notice to move that Parliament be elected annually, and that the Legislative j. Council be changed into an elective body: 1 \ The ; Wajkatipu's passepgers were released from quarantine today, and her cargo landed. > ~ / The libel action, JRees v. Wickarn, of the Auckland -lYtie Lance, has been decided in favour of defendant. The libel action Hurst y. "Wick* ham has ended by the latter pleading guilty, andtenderitig'fin abject apology, ackiitot(rl;e4ging the ; ' . statements made in the article complained of us false, and binding himself to pay £20 towaids : expenses, and regj*t!i3g ne is not in a ppsition to pay more, and undertaking nofc to publish criticisms on . Hurst in future. The Jan« Douglas and Tui sail for Foxton this eyemag'.;- '^ ,
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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue 91, 15 July 1881, Page 3
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209TELEGRAPHIC NEWS Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue 91, 15 July 1881, Page 3
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