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Westport Times, Volume VI, Issue 975, 31 May 1872, Page 2

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(FEOil OTJU OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) NELSON. May 30. Mr Dobson recommmends the immediate removal of the Government buildings at Westport to the upper end ot the Government reserve, fronting Wakefield street; the formation of Palmerston street as far a Eonblanque street, and a roadway along that street to the river side, as the most suitable place for a new wharf. Estimated cost of removal and making roads, three thousand pounds. Luckie has been returned by a large majority. The polling took place on Monday, and at the close the numbers were as follow: — Luckie 307 Richmond ... ... 156 Saunders ... ... 72 GREYMOUTH. May 30. The Wallabi and Charles Edward leave* this afternoon, and will leave Westport to-morrow, at 2 p.m. NAPIER, May 30. Captain Carter, second Superintendent of the Province, has died. PICTON May 30. Clarke's hotel has been toally destroyed by fire. Damage £2300. Insured in the Victoria for £6OO. WELLINGTON. May 30. James Bickerton Fisher has been appointed Crown Prosecutor for Westland North. L'JNEDIN. May 30. Subscription list has been opened hero for the family of the late Edward De Carle. HOKITIKA.. May 30. The Rangitoto arrived here on the 2Sth. MELBOURNE. May 22. The parliamentary debate has resulted in a majority for the Government of two. The second amendment for a direct vote of want of confidence is likely to be carried. The Ministry will be probably unseated on the grounds of corrupt exercise of patronage in Government appointments, one involving scandal in connection with the Treasurer, who has resigned his portfolio not to embarrass his colleagues. Flour, £l6.