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(reuter : s telegram, pur press association) London, April 23. Arrived—Ship Halcione, from Napier, left January 1. The Marquis of Hartington and Earl Granville haVe had an audience of Her Majesty the Queen in regard to the formation of a new Ministry, The Marquis of Hartington, after an audience with the Queen, returned to London and had an interview with Earl Granville and the Right Hon. Mr. Gladstone. He returns to Windsor to-day, when it is expected he will decline the task of forming 3, new Ministry, but will propose Mr. Gladstone, who will probably be summoned by Her Majesty. The Right Hon. Mr. Gladstone has been summoned by the Queen. April 24. Mr. Gladstone has been appointed First Lord r of the Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer. He has accepted the; task of forming a new Ministry. It is probable that Earl Granville will accept office as Secretary of State for Foreign. Affairs. ... 3||The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,790,000 quarters being 120,000 quarters less than last week, Australian tallow is dull and prices for best are declining, At thewool sale to-day 109,000 bales were offered, a firm and active demand was maintained. A implications for the Oamaru Harbor Board loan of L 89,000 were opened to-day. L 76,000 is offered at from L 96 to Llol£ and the balance of L 130,000 at L 96. Consuls have advanced to 99. New Zealand securities are un•changed. • Australian and New Zealand breadstuffs remain at last quotations. At to-day's wool auction 1170 bales were offered, making a total of 52,200 catalogued since opening. A firm and active demand was again shown at sale. : ' ' : Calcutta, April 23. Intelligence has been received, of the resumption of hostilities in Afghanistan. A severe, attack was made on General Stewart's forces on the 19th inst., in the vicinity of Ghuznee, by 1500 Afghans. A serious conflict ensued and resulted in the defeat of the enemy with heavy loss. The British loss is jLinknown. General Stewart's vanguard entered Ghuznee on the 20th.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1255, 26 April 1880, Page 2
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