WELLINGTON.
July 3. A deputation from Blenheim mcl Mat-andrew and Ballance this morning. .After .1 lengthy interview, .Mr. Macandrev.- promised 10 have tenders immediately called f< a* the construction of a railway into the town, and a combined bridge over the Op.uva river. It is probable the nation will not be on 15■ • > site (irii.'in:il!y intended, as the deputation pointed out that another site, equally central, can be obtained at much h?ss cost. I!-' the bridge over the Clarence river, Mr. Macandrew promised to have the matter investigated with a view to having the amount required for bridging placed 011 tlie estimates. ; July 4. i An attempt is being made here to get a j part}' to chart-arx % steamer or sailing vessel for an expedition to New Guinea.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume III, Issue 717, 4 July 1878, Page 2
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