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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 210, 1 September 1873, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. [Per Anolc-Austbalian Pbess Telegbaph Agency], PROVINCIAL. Wellington, August 30. Arrived, the Luna. Captain Underwood, of the Albambra, Captain Stewart, of the Lennox Castle, and the carpenters of both vessels, have reported that the William Tapscott is seaworthy, but they recommend repairs. The chief engineer of the Alhambra also made a survey, and reported to that effect. The Government have received a telegram from Mr Gisborne, Ea*t Coast, announcing that the sittings of the Native Lands Court had been resumed. The inquiry regarding the grounding of the Ladybird is proceeding. At the Timarn inquiry regarding the wreck, thecsptaiaof the Duke of Edinburgh was exonerated. The accident was attributable to a heavy ssa, and the vessel being deficient in cable The hull of the Fairy Queen was sold by auction, and was bought for £130. The skUU of a boy named Rowley was fractured ' with a stone, supposed by another boy. August 31, 5-15 p.m. The ship Electra, from London, has put in an appearance, and is now outside the Heads. Auckland, August 31. Xhe s.s. Wonga Wonga has arrived here. She left Sydney on the 25th instant, and brings English and Australian news. „,. . „ • Tauranga, August 30. lnis port has been declared a port of entry. «, „. . , . . Napier, August 30. The Ministerial Provincial Loans proposals are condemned. Port Chalmers, September 1. A new seam of coal has been met- with in the new survey for a tunnel in Deborah Bay. on the proposed route of the Moerake and Dunedin railway. The tunnel will be 40 chains instead of 70 at the lower level. Wellington, September 1. It is believed that the Premier has promised a dissolution in the event of defeat on the Provincial Loans Bill, A eubscription list is being raised in behalf of the crew of the William Tapscott. The Civil Service Club dinner took place on Saturday night, when the Premier was present.