COLONIAL ITEMS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume II, Issue 113, 13 December 1873, Page 3

COLONIAL ITEMS.

(FROM THE ANGLO-AUBTRALIAX PRESS AGENCY).

. . Alexandra. I have just learned that Major Mair had an interview with Rewi, the other day, at Kopua. The Ngatfhaua want to pass some of the Ngatinianiapoto land lying beyond Orakau through the Nati'-e Lands Court, at Hamilton in the course of the present month. Rewi will send a man to object to the process. Tapihana’ has been to Alexandra, and has gone to Kuiti to see Tawhiao. His mission there is to induce Tawhiao and, Manuwhiri to meet the Governor at Ngaruawahia some time during the autumn. This idea originated with Rewi and Tapihana. Tauranga. Much interest is felt at the result of the Native Lands Court at Opotiki. Auckland speculators are waiting an opportunity to bid high against the Government, ana it is said £lOO,OOO is ready for investment. Napier. The crops in the country look fine. Wellington. Telegraphic communication has been established with the outer signal station, also the Lunatic Asylum and police station. The painters have finally determined to strike to-night for 2s extra. The schooner Turnbull, Captain May, arrived from Foo Chow, 68 days out, being the smartest run of the season. She has a large cargo of tea

and rice. Messrs. Bethune and Hunter sold Pahaua and Blair Logie stations. The former 15,000 acres, well improved, freehold, with 12,000 sheep and 40 head of cattle ; Blair Logie, 16,000 acres, freehold, well fenced and improved, with 10,000 sheep. The total amount realized was £38,000. The Zealandis arrived at Port Chalmers to-day with 198 immigrants, and was followed by the Jessie Read man with 198 more, also from London. Owing to some cases of measles and whooping cough on board the latter vessel she has been placed in quarantine pending the decision of the Board of Health. *

The ship Duke of Edinburgh, with 209 immigrants for Wellington, was off the Lizards on September 20. The Salisbury, with 280 immigrants, sailed from London for Wellington about the end of October. Hie number of nominations for immigrants sent home by the last mail was 2,361 as follows : — Auckland, 181; Taranaki, 65; Napier, 172; Wellington, 276; Marlbro’, 11; Nelson 21; Greymouth, 28; Hokitika, 64; Christchurch, 297 ; Timaru, 194; Oamaru, 41; Dunedin, 308 ; Invercargill, 280; Riverton, 403. Nelson. The Exhibition is still drawing large additional attendance. The poultry show and concert last night were a great success. The hall was densely packed, and hundreas were unable to obtain admission. Christchurch. The Standard Insurance Company is not meeting with much favor. Some of our leading men declined to act as local directors. Dunedin. Mr. Strode has resigned the magistracy, after 31 years service. 'the scarcity of house accommodation is getting serious.