LATEST TELEGRAMS.
[per press agency.] WELLINGTON. June 17. Henry Blundell, sen., late proprietor and founder of the Evening Post died at Sydney on Saturday, after a short illness, aged 65. - At a meeting of Roman Catholics last night, for the purpose of starting a girl’s school at Te Aro, £530 was collected in the room. Eewi has signified his willingness to accept a seat in the Legislative Council, and it is understood that he will shortly be called. It is understood that a reserve of 40,000 acres is being made for Milford harbour, though it is not yet formally completed. June 11. An attempt is about being made to
induce Government not to sell the present Court House, Lambton Quay, but to convert it into a Post Office, so ns to allow the present Custom House buildings to be used solely for Custom House and Telegraph Office. Applications have been made for over one hundred and seventy thousand shares in the Colonial Insurance Company. Only one hundred thousand are to be allowed, y.
The Presbyterians of Wellington intend to erect a church and school on the Adelaide Road,
Twenty-nine municipalities are to be represented at the conference to be held here. The Customs authorities have offered to have all parcels of kerosine tested upon arrival, provided the Corporation rendered necessary assistance.
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Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 331, 19 June 1878, Page 2
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