INTERPROVINCIAL,
[Per Association Telegrams.] the lonic. Auckland, August 5. The lonic, Captain Cameron, arrived at 4.30 p.m. yesterday, after a passage of 48 days and 20 hours, exclusive of stoppages. She left London on the 18th, Plymouth on the 19th, Tencriffe on June 25th, and Hobart on July 30. So far as the weather was concerned, the passage was one of the finest ever made. She brings 4,718 tons of cargo. Passengersfor Auckland: 6 saloon, 42 second, and 73 third class. For Wellington : 2 saloon, 3 second, and 17 third class. There were no births, deaths, or sickness. BREACH OF PROMISE.
In a breach of promise case, Mackay v, Anderson, there was no appearance of the defendant, and a verdict was given of £250 damages. FIRST SOD OF A NEW RAILWAY. Wanganui, August o.
The first sod of the Wanganui Heads railway was turned yesterday by Miss Moddley. The acting-chairman (Mr. Hutchison) and a number of directors were present, and about 400 of the public. THE EX-COLONIAL SECRETARY. Wellington, August 5,
It is understood that Mr. Dick has not yet handed in his resignation as Colonial Secretary, but he has practically handed over charge of the office. Mr. Dick leaves for Dunedin by the steamer Hauroto to-morrow. Later—lt is understood that the Hon. Mr. Dick, tendered his resignation this morning.
A telegram from London, dated 2nd inst., states that the Aorangi has left Plymouth for Wellington.
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 201, 5 August 1884, Page 2
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236INTERPROVINCIAL, Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 201, 5 August 1884, Page 2
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