CHRISTCHURCH.
Friday. Sir George Grey, armed at Christchurch at 5.45 this evening. There were very few people on the platform, but those present cheered vociferously. He was accompanied by the Hon. Mr Fisher, Postmaster-General, and his private secretary (Mr Mitchell.) He was driven in a drag and four to the Commercial Hotel. He will address the citizens at the Oddfellows' Hall at 7.30 to-morrow. Sir Qeo. Grey and the Ministerial party inspected all the public institutions before proceeding further North. At a -meeting of the Selwyn County Council to-day, it was resolved to bring the Act into operation by five to one. The only dissentient was Dr Turnbull. Mr Kolleston and Mr. Taucred were not present. ,: This day. The young girl drowned has been identified as a domestic. The whole thing is considered very mysterious. An address was presented to Sir George Grey this morning by the Sydenham Borough' Council. He received several deputations to-day. v This evening he addresses a public meeting at the Odd Fellows' Hall. At a meeting re 1 the New Guinea expedition held lasfnightit was stated that 32 ■had already joined/
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Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2835, 16 March 1878, Page 2
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