WELLINGTON.
This day.
A telpgram received from Poxton this moroiuß. states that the Hastwell tud Macarras coach, on the journey from Foxton to Wellington, when it had reached the road between the Mauawat* river and the beach, was suddenly stopped by a party of natives, who refused to allow it to proceed till tolls for the coach and horses were paid, and also sixpence for each passenger. The amount was paid under protest, and the coach proceeded. It is understood the matter has beeu brought under the notice of Government.
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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3504, 18 March 1880, Page 2
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90WELLINGTON. Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3504, 18 March 1880, Page 2
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