PROVINCIAL.
JJokitiica, January 5. The Claud Hamilton arrived from Melbou<ne last night at ten o'clock. She brings London daus to 27ih, and Melbourne to 3M.h December. Wellington, January 6. The Independent of to-day, referring to the Hrunner miue, says Ihe Colonist is wrong in saying that the credit and revenue of Nelson is to be pledged to the cost or any portion of the cost. The cost is chargt d by Jaw ngainst mines to be worked; but Curtis will not come to terms. Hon. D. McLean goes to Taranaki to effect a purchase of native lands offered by the natives to ihe Government. . Brojrden's navvies ex Jessie Headman found employment in anrl about town at colonial rates. The butchers will not strike as.the masters have given in. A public meeting of early colonists is fco be held to-night. Blenheim, January 6. A terrific storm raged here on Saturday evening, the like was never known before. A lightning bolt struck Fell's ,outhouse, but no serious damage was done. Some telegraph poles were split. ' « Dbxedin, January 6. Detective Farrell was shot through the breast \ by e\>Ser>eant Ryan last night ; the wound is not mortal, Ryan is in custody.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 5, 6 January 1873, Page 2
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197PROVINCIAL. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 5, 6 January 1873, Page 2
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