PROVINCIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VII, Issue 260, 1 November 1872, Page 2

PROVINCIAL.

Wellington, November 1. Mr. Brogden leaves for England in the Albion on Tuesday nest. After the Ist January next, the Civil Service office hours are to be from 9 am. to 5 p m. The Government intend to effect a great reduction in the numt er of officials. The office of Inspector of Volunteers and Militia is to be abolished. Colonel Harrington is at present granted leave of absence. The services of Adjutants Hurofrey of Nelson, Macpherson of Waikaio, aod Captain Dawson are dispensed with Other large' reductions in the militia and volunteer dtpartmest are anticipated. There was a slight shock of earthquake at four o'clock this morning. ArcKXAifD, November 1. Caledonians, £16; Cures, £2 Ids; Smiles, £3 2s. Gbetmouth, November 1. There have been htavy floods in the river. The stcne groin proveo a great protection. The floods have subsided without doing any damage. Westpobt, November 1 , The liver has been flooded, and making straight across Wallabi and Kennedy-streets Many buildings are being removed, The groin was a great protection The floods are subsiding. CHuifeTCHDRCH, November 1. .. flour, £12; bran. £3 15s to £4; wheat, scarce at 4s 9d to 4s 10d; Oats, 2s to 25,6 d. 4 Dotedin, November 1. Flour, £13 10a; Wheat, 5s Id to 5s 4d; pearl barley, 255.; eggs, 9d per dozen; bacon, 9d per lb.