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10:49AM, 9 September 2025 Colin & his map book edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
Corners, and the lengths of those important
corners, and the lengths of those important
sum of the interior angles, plus 300 ° is
sum of the interior angles, plus 300° is
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additional triangles from the flank* where
additional triangles from the flank where
care for guarding agaiust errors as explained
care for guarding against errors as explained
should not exceed the limit of one minute,
should not exceed the limit of one minute.
9:45AM, 9 September 2025 teedee edited MAEEIAGE. and marked it as complete
MAEEIAGE.
MARRIAGE.
"Wood— West.— On the 11th Augnst, by the Ecv
Wood — West. — On the 11th August, by the Rev
Jamas Treadwell, F. H. 'Wood, eldest sou of
Jamas Treadwell, F. H. Wood, eldest son of
V. H. Wood, Esq., Melbourne, Victoria, to
F. H. Wood, Esq., Melbourne, Victoria, to
Sarah Annie Victoria, second daughter o£
Sarah Annie Victoria, second daughter of
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James West, Esq., late of Tallyrar House,
James West, Esq., late of Tullyvar House,
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87. The scale to be adopted for the map
37. The scale to be adopted for the map
88. As the spherical excess has been
38. As the spherical excess has been
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Computations of Latitudes and Longitudes,
Computations of Latitudes and Longitudes.
MINOR TRIAN.GULA.TION.
MINOR TRIANGULATION.
9:38AM, 9 September 2025 teedee edited LOCAL AND GENERAL. and marked it as complete
Lectuee. — The next of tho series of-
Lecture. — The next of the series of
St John's Sunday School, will be de-
St Johns Sunday School, will be de-
ing, in the lecturo-room of St Paul's
ing, in the lecture-room of St Pauls
Presbyterian Church,
Presbyterian Church.
The Zealandia Panoeaha, — There
The Zealandia Panorama. — There
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was rather a poor house at tho Princess
was rather a poor house at the Princess
Theatre last night, but tho performance
Theatre last night, but the performance
passed off remarkably well, aud Mr
passed off remarkably well, and Mr
K.M. Coitet. — The only business be-
R.M. Court. — The only business be-
Kinking Touenamen*.— A gran
Rinking Tournament. — A grand
take place in. the Drill Hall on Friday
take place in the Drill Hall on Friday
being given as a prize to tho fastest
being given as a prize to the fastest
last rinking tournament, the . Drill Hall
last rinking tournament, the Drill Hall
, will probably be crowdpd on tho occa-
will probably be crowded on the occa-
sion. We notice that the bend "of the
sion. We notice that the band of the
Wnnganui Rifle Volunteers will perform
Wanganui Rifle Volunteers will perform
Aerest. — A lad named William
Arrest. — A lad named William
yest&nLvy by Detective Sullivan, on a
yesterday by Detective Sullivan, on a
of William George 'Nicholson. The
of William George Nicholson. The
railway station. The lad's father,
railway station. The lads father,
iteuJven Bason, has also been arrested
Reuben Bason, has also been arrested
on a change .cf receiving the sheep,
on a change of receiving the sheep,
knowing ifc to have be<3n gl^len. The
knowing it to have been stolen. The
cases will be heard at the Epsident
cases will be heard at the Resident
Magistrate's Court this niorniug.
Magistrates Court this morning.
Cjjildeen's Pkize Essay. — The com->
Childrens Prize Essay. — The com-
petition. (ov the threo prizes offered to
petition for the three prizes offered to
Willis for the best essay oji '.' Coal,"
Willis for the best essay on Coal,
took place in the Girls' Sigh School on;
took place in the Girls High School on
Saturday lsst, Mr Inspector Foulis
Saturday last, Mr Inspector Foulis
competitors, of whom sis Wjsre girfs. No
competitors, of whom six were girls. No
time-limit wus fixed for the completiton
time-limit was fixed for the completion
wopkpd from 9 a.m. till lato in the after-
worked from 9 a.m. till late in the after-
noon. Idr (J.odwiu had accepted the
noon. Mr Godwin had accepted the
post of judge, un& the essays were
post of judge, and the essays were
accordingly handed to him o$ Mon-
accordingly handed to him on Mon-
day, since when ho has reduced the
day, since when he has reduced the
tL.9!'o Jb no doubt wii.h regard to the
there is no doubt with regard to the
taker <,f tho first prize, which will
taker of the first prize, which will
be awarded to ike writer using the
be awarded to the writer using the
motto " Smoke." The second Mid third
motto Smoke. The second and third
best essays have not yet "been deter-
best essays have not yet been deter-
mined on. The whole of the work was i
mined on. The whole of the work was
well done, and ootne pf the paper-3 arc
well done, and some pf the papers are
tho youth oJ! Iho wjrilcw,
the youth of the writers.
What Next?— A boot belonging to
What Next ? — A boot belonging to
one of the Kelly gang has been, on
one of the Kelly gang has been on
Too Costly.— The Minister of Edu.
Too Costly. — The Minister of Edu-
cation is of opinion that the establish,
cation is of opinion that the establish-
Feildins Voi/unteee Bazl. —if
Feilding Volunteer Ball. — A
The music wns furnished by the Martou
The music was furnished by the Marton
Cook's Gardens. — We notice that
Cooks Gardens. — We notice that
the improvements in Cook's Gardens
the improvements in Cooks Gardens
arc going on rapidly. A wire fence is
are going on rapidly. A wire fence is
were engaged in. claying and gravel-
were engaged in claying and gravel-
Maeton Hobticuxtdral Society. —
Marton Horticultural Society. —
Society, hold on Saturday last, it was
Society, held on Saturday last, it was
Autumn — as usaal. The first proposi-
Autumn — as usual. The first proposi-
tion was, " That an Autumn Show be
tion was, That an Autumn Show be
held about the usual time in. March,
held about the usual time in March,
1881," thus shelving the Spring Show,
1881, thus shelving the Spring Show,
WANaANtri Athletic Club. — At a
Wanganui Athletic Club. — At a
Meeting on Saturday, 28th. August.
Meeting on Saturday, 28th August.
lows : l5O yards Handicap J?lat Race ;
lows :— 150 yards Handicap Flat Race ;
Loug Jump Handicap ; Steeplechase
Long Jump Handicap ; Steeplechase
(about If miles) ; Consolation, 100
(about 1¾ miles) ; Consolation, 100
Challenge Cup for the" purpose of en-
Challenge Cup for the purpose of en-
the greatest number of points in- mile
the greatest number of points in mile
flat handicaps (not less than two o£
flat handicaps (not less than two of
season). Points to score as follows : Ist,
season). Points to score as follows : 1st,
'the Club, and the name of each winner
the Club, and the name of each winner
to be engraved on the cup at the Club's
to be engraved on the cup at the Clubs
That Clock.— lt is to be hoped that
That Clock. It is to be hoped that
better than the fraud which is now doing'
better than the fraud which is now doing
Liars wo can uovor trust,
Liars we can never trust,
Though they, perhaps, may speak tho truth ;
Though they, perhaps, may speak the truth ;
and exactly the same remark applies te
and exactly the same remark applies to
of twenty-four hours in. connection with
of twenty-four hours in connection with
of eternity. Perhaps- oiling, or even
of eternity. Perhaps oiling, or even
a little more credit on i>ts maker. We
a little more credit on its maker. We
for each of the three or four clooks
for each of the three or four clocks
tho attempt far 100 expensive. He now
the attempt far too expensive. He now
Pabihaka. — Says the Hawera Star :
Parihaka. — Says the Hawera Star :
Hone Pihama's aon-in-law, went up on
Hone Pihamas son-in-law, went up on
the Prophet's influence, which appears
the Prophets influence, which appears
to bo gaining ground, more especially
to be gaining ground, more especially
friend of Manaia's, is amongst those
friend of Manaias, is amongst those
have liGard & rijinour, to the effect that
have heard a rumour, to the effect that
Road Engineer acted for'tlje best, in
Road Engineer acted for the best, in
the seat of the Maori Republic. To
the seat of the Maori Republic. Te
Whiti's object appears to be to tire out
Whitis object appears to be to tire out
ho appears to have a good chance of
he appears to have a good chance of
succeeding in Ijis taptics. Our corres-
succeeding in his tactics. Our corres-
pondent also states that he hss heard a
pondent also states that he has heard a
peacably-disposcd of those who were
peacably-disposed of those who were
Tee2ible Scene in a Menagebie. —
Terrible Scene in a Menagerie. —
of Salva's Menagerie in Aberdeen. The
of Salvas Menagerie in Aberdeen. The
tjnek? wij-h tlie panthers, when a lion in
tricks with the panthers, when a lion in
the neighbouring c'a.ge broke down the
the neighbouring cage broke down the
iron bars which divided him from tho
iron bars which divided him from the
J].ow(.e'd fearfully with llip pain. Salva
howled fearfully with the pain. Salva
aevov logt his pre'sejice'gif mjnd in the
never lost his presence of mind in the
midst of this tbrriblo scene, He drove
midst of this terrible scene. He drove
back Ihe one which had wounded the
back the one which had wounded the
I'ion, allowing him, rightly or wrongly, to
lion, allowing him, rightly or wrongly, to
complete h£s w^rk, which he did by
complete his work, which he did by
epf.so.ie tho wild beasts havebceh in an
episode the wild beasts have been in an
them quite incapable of phois ordinary
them quite incapable of their ordinary
Post-office of the Futoive — It has
Post-office of the Future — It has
vrjfcej. 1 that should tho European postal
writer that should the European postal
traffic increase ii> the future at the same
traffic increase in the future at the same
rate as during the five years 1878-78, it
rate as during the five years 1873-78, it
would at the end oC the century exceed
would at the end of the century exceed
20 milliards of .articles sent by post
20 milliards of articles sent by post
&c ) In 1873 the number of these is
&c) In 1873 the number of these is
calculated to have been 3,957,850,G39,
calculated to have been 3,957,850,639,
and' in 1878, 5,(J02,633,§27, the increase
and in 1878, 5,602,633,527, the increase
would give, for 1898 22,400,141,007
would give, for 1898 22,460,141,607
articles, and foi-j 10U0 2(ijQs3,7Gi, 337,
articles, and for, 1900 26,053,764,337.
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meridianal co-ordinates of every station
meridional co-ordinates of every station
reasons advanced in paragraph 29, the
reasons advanced in Paragraph 29, the
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Log. AC + X = Log. AB + (Log. sin B + x/2) +
Log. AC + x = Log. AB + (Log. sin B + x/2) +
tended and the work verified during proress
tended and the work verified during progress
8:57AM, 9 September 2025 teedee edited Masthead and marked it as complete
SATURDAY. MAT 22, 1880.
SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1880.
VOL. XXIL— NO. 9.1121.
VOL. XXII. — NO. 9.1121.
PRICE-ONE. PENNY.
PRICEONE PENNY.
8:52AM, 9 September 2025 teedee edited HOTEL IMPROVEMENTS. and marked it as complete
Mr F. W. Evans, the present pro.
Mr F. W. Evans, the present pro-
prietor of the Kutland Hotel, has nol
prietor of the Rutland Hotel, has not
let the grass grow under his feet sinct
let the grass grow under his feet since
taking possession, as carpenters, up<
taking possession, as carpenters, up-
tors have been working night and daj
tors have been working night and day
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has been enlarged so aa to seat CO per-
has been enlarged so as to seat 60 per-
rooms added, making in all 36, all ol
rooms added, making in all 36, all of
most recherclie and comfortable style, so
most recherché and comfortable style, so
which plate glass mirrors, gilders' work,
which plate glass mirrors, gilders work,
Messrs Horn and Tingey being en*
Messrs Horn and Tingey being en-
trusted with the gasfitting and plumbers'
trusted with the gasfitting and plumbers
A convenient offi.ee is partitioned off
A convenient office is partitioned off
specially manufactured to Mr .Evans'
specially manufactured to Mr Evans
handsome article. Prom the front bar
handsome article. From the front bar
writiiigvrooin, wlwro, removed ftonj
writing-room, where, removed from
noiae and interruption, boardera and
noise and interruption, boarders and
turbed. Altogether, l£r Evans has
turbed. Altogether, Mr Evans has
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IUAnsON.— At her residence, Ji-oitii-streor, on m<
Carson. — At her residence, Keith-street, on the
21st instant, Mrs G. Cursou, of a daughter.
21st instant, Mrs G. Carson, of a daughter.
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PARITIAKA MEETING.
PARIHAKA MEETING.
than ordinarily tamo. A good deal of it
than ordinarily tame. A good deal of it
hi? countrymen against selling their
his countrymen against selling their
tho roads ou the Plains not meeting.
the roads on the Plains not meeting.
He said he had meant that tho roads
He said he had meant that the roads
8:44AM, 9 September 2025 teedee edited MARRIAGE. and marked it as complete
d AV-iiiXKH Wm.l.— On the IStli inst., nt the
Warner—Wall. — On the 18th inst., at the
' residence of ilio buiile's father, Hock Farm,
residence of the brides father, Rock Farm,
by the Rev W. Loo, Henry Warner to Han-
by the Rev W. Lee, Henry Warner to Han-
,' nail Wall, youngest daughter of Mr Wall.
nah Wall, youngest daughter of Mr Wall.
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180 °; but the best, and the one to be re-
180°; but the best, and the one to be re-
Page 322, Galbraiih's Trigonometrical Sur-
Page 322, Galbraith's Trigonometrical Sur-
effective check upoa the accuracy of the
effective check upon the accuracy of the
the difference between the Log. AB and
the difference between the Log.AB and
8:41AM, 9 September 2025 teedee edited BOROUGH COUNCIL. and marked it as complete
;
I Tuesday, 18th Mat.
Tuesday, 18th May.
! Council was held last night. Present —
Council was held last night. Present —
; The Mayor (in the chair), and Ors Chad-
The Mayor (in the chair), and Crs Chad-
wick, Nathan, Willis, Shai'pe, Hurley,
wick, Nathan, Willis, Sharpe, Hurley,
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Carson, and Richards.
Carson, and Richards.
The minutes oE the previous meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting
1 were read and confirmed.
were read and confirmed.
1 Mr P. Richards made the declaration
Mr F. Richards made the declaration
', required by the Act, and took his seat at
required by the Act, and took his seat at
; A plan of the town, showing the
A plan of the town, showing the
1 Forman of Works, was laid upon the
Forman of Works, was laid upon the
' table.
table.
The Hospital Visitors' Book was
The Hospital Visitors Book was
' placed upon the table.
placed upon the table.
Wanganni- Waitotara Highway Board,
Wanganui-Waitotara Highway Board,
stating " That if the Borough Corpora-
stating That if the Borough Corpora-
I will have the work performed to the
will have the work performed to the
[ boundary of the town." Also, a letter
boundary of the town. Also, a letter
, from E. N. Liffiton, re repairs to Asylum
from E. N. Liffiton, re repairs to Asylum
lioad. Both letters were referred to the
Road. Both letters were referred to the
. Foreman of Works.
Foreman of Works.
The report of the Committee on 0.
The report of the Committee on C.
r O'Neill's claim was read as follows :—
ONeills claim was read as follows :—
. " Your Committee having gone through
Your Committee having gone through
; all the details ia connection with the
all the details in connection with the
'. above claim, have to report that they
above claim, have to report that they
! consider that the Council would not be
consider that the Council would not be
i justified in making any offer to or com-
justified in making any offer to or com-
promise with Mr O'Neill. The Com-
promise with Mr ONeill. The Com-
. mittee also consider that the application
mittee also consider that the application
! for the other patents will not in any
for the other patents will not in any
(vay affect the Council." The report
way affect the Council. The report
was read and adopted, and the Coru-
was read and adopted, and the Com-
; mittee wore authorised to continue to
mittee were authorised to continue to
, exercise their functions if necessary.
exercise their functions if necessary.
Right- of- Ways was then read:
Right-of-Ways was then read :
"Respecting rights-of-way, the Com-
Respecting rights-of-way, the Com-
. sidered on its merits, as under the
sidered on its merits, as under the
. Municipal Corporations Act, Building
Municipal Corporations Act, Building
i Regulations can be made by Bye-Jaws
Regulations can be made by Bye-laws
to prevent their abuse. The report was
to prevent their abuse. The report was
i adopted, and Mr .Burnett's application
adopted, and Mr Burnetts application
; Ridgway street was granted.
Ridgway street was granted.
, The Clerk stated that he had received
The Clerk stated that he had received
. Melbourne Exhibition. Referred to the
Melbourne Exhibition. Referred to the
Proposed by Or Caraon, seconded by
Proposed by Cr Carson, seconded by
i Or Hurley, and carried, That the Fi-
Cr Hurley, and carried, That the Fi-
, with the Clerk, with powor to institute
with the Clerk, with power to institute
Or Carson reported that the memorial
Cr Carson reported that the memorial
Quay, below the Bridgo, be formed and
Quay, below the Bridge, be formed and
aud a-quarter.
and a-quarter.
to consider the Loan and otuer busi-
to consider the Loan and other busi-
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8:36AM, 9 September 2025 teedee edited PHOTOGRAPHS IN COLOURS. and marked it as complete
been said, "Ah, if it were only possible
been said, Ah, if it were only possible
in a Parisian cellar, has called oul
in a Parisian cellar, has called out
" Kureka !" and coloured photographs,
Eureka ! and coloured photographs,
ccmera. Already Paris has developed
camera. Already Paris has developed
secrothas been secured forEnglaud and
secret has been secured for England and
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co ines again to cheer us, the young ladies
comes again to cheer us, the young ladies
rons with georgcous dresses, can be
rons with georgeous dresses, can be
and monochrome, butin the colours that
and monochrome, but in the colours that
revolution in the art of portrait-takiug,
revolution in the art of portrait-taking,
So may it be ! But " hope tells many a
So may it be ! But hope tells many a
nattering tale." — Illustrated London
flattering tale. — Illustrated London
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FIRE AT THE KUTLAND
FIRE AT THE RUTLAND
4 :
Mr JEvana is to bo congratulated on
Mr Evans is to be congratulated on
Hie narrow escape his fine hotel had
the narrow escape his fine hotel had
Palmer, who waastaying.it tiio Rutland,
Palmer, who was staying at the Rutland,
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in tlio afternoon to lie down on his bod.
in the afternoon to lie down on his bed.
Previously to doing so ho hung up on a
Previously to doing so he hung up on a
hook the two coals ho luul been wearing ;
hook the two coats he had been wearing ;
about three o'clock in the afternoon Mrs
about three oclock in the afternoon Mrs
Miller perceived ,1 strong smell of burn-
Miller perceived a strong smell of burn-
side the house, for iUr Ticoliurat, who
side the house, for Mr Treehurst, who
was coming along Ridgway -street, saw
was coming along Ridgway-street, saw
smoke enming out of one of the windows.
smoke coming out of one of the windows.
was found to ba full of dense smoke,
was found to be full of dense smoke,
whilst flames woro already coming from
whilst flames were already coming from
the wall close to where Uapt. Palmer's
the wall close to where Capt. Palmers
or two and the firo would have got a
or two and the fire would have got a
firm hold, and the consuquoucoa must,
firm hold, and the consequences must,
have been disastrous. JSTot only would
have been disastrous. Not only would
entered, and was, it may bo supposed, to
entered, and was, it may be supposed, to
some extent stupiliod by the smoke. The
some extent stupefied by the smoke. The
the tire extinguished before serious
the fire extinguished before serious
Captain Palmer's coats, they were
Captain Palmers coats, they were
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computation of the sides should be forth
computation of the sides should be forth-
8:27AM, 9 September 2025 CJNZ edited DEATH. and marked it as complete
BAXTER. — At her rosidence, Te
BAXTER — At her residence, Te
August 29th, 1926, Sarah .Tane,
August 29th, 1926, Sarah Jane,
wife of the 1 a te Hienry Baxter ;
wife of the late Henry Baxter ;
8:26AM, 9 September 2025 teedee edited LOCAL AND GENERAL. and marked it as complete
Pusonebs ]jy Train. — Two Maoris,
Prisoners by Train. — Two Maoris,
named respectively Kaipana To iVlatia
named respectively Raipana Te Matia
and Wereta iMoea, were brought in by
and Wereta Moea, were brought in by
tiuin last night, to serve sentonees in
train last night, to serve sentences in
Palmcrston Worth.
Palmerston North.
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Admhtej) to the Bah. — Mr Goocl-
Admitted to the Bar. — Mr Good-
heheru, an I'Juglish solicitor, and a re-
behere, an English solicitor, and a re-
cent arrival iti the colony, was on Satur-
cent arrival in the colony, was on Satur-
doy admitted by his Honor the Chief
day admitted by his Honor the Chief
Juaticn to practice at the New Zealand
Justice to practice at the New Zealand
establish himself al Foilding.
establish himself al Feilding.
lircKEDinr.B. — The Dunedin Morning
Incredible. — The Dunedin Morning
that Otago intorosts liad been neglected
that Otago interests had been neglected
scheme. Vo were always under the im-
scheme. We were always under the im-
lion's shave of the money, and we are
lions share of the money, and we are
not inclined to change- our opinion.
not inclined to change our opinion.
Gousti'ufeit Coin. — A large number
Counterfeit Coin. — A large number
stnfl' is sure to find its way to New
stuff is sure to find its way to New
A Djsgi-stin& Exhibition. — At the
A Disgusting Exhibition. — At the
Aquarium in London, a young and band-
Aquarium in London, a young and hand-
Bensational lovers. However, on a recent
sensational lovers. However, on a recent
appeared to be black from oxtravasated
appeared to be black from extravasated
HaNDICAPPEE FOR NEW ZEALAND. —
Handicapper for New Zealand. —
Good Wages. — A Wolverhainpion
Good Wages. — A Wolverhampton
that American ironworkers arc receiving
that American ironworkers are receiving
liollers are stated to be earning as much
Rollers are stated to be earning as much
as from £25 to £30 per week dear, and
as from £25 to £30 per week clear, and
puddlcrs rlil 8s per ton ; whereas the
puddlers £1 8s per ton ; whereas the
(Staffordshire puddlcrs are earning but
Staffordshire puddlers are earning but
8s Cd per ton.
8s 6d per ton.
A Legal II itch. — The City Council
A Legal Hitch. — The City Council
amending Acl during the coming session
amending Act during the coming session
Tmmtguaxts. — Tlie ship Gcraldinc
Immigrants. — The ship Geraldine
consequently duo about the end of this
consequently due about the end of this
month, has on board 200 nominated
month, has on board 206 nominated
Government immigrants, equal to I7BJ-
Government immigrants, equal to 178½
statuto adults. Of these, only 112 are
statute adults. Of these, only 112 are
colony, as follows: —31 for Cantor-
colony, as follows : 31 for Canter-
for Westland, 12 for Marlborough, IS
for Westland, 12 for Marlborough, 18
for Hawke's Bay, and 4 for Auckland.
for Hawkes Bay, and 4 for Auckland.
they include 43 English, 10 Scotch, 52
they include 43 English, 16 Scotch, 52
A Special Nui.3ai» t ce.— The Auckland
A Special Nuisance. — The Auckland
Freo Lance thus playfully sums up a
Free Lance thus playfully sums up a
ing for news on the Plains : " '{Vhat
ing for news on the Plains :— What
individuals, yclept " special correspond-
individuals, yclept special correspond-
ents 'I " I notice that one distinguished
ents ? I notice that one distinguished
specimen baa juat received his coiuje at
specimen has just received his conge at
to his marvellous recollectisns. Did it
to his marvellous recollections. Did it
ISoiith America. A cold morning, and
South America. A cold morning, and
basking in the smiles of some darlc
basking in the smiles of some dark
beauty. Did he camp out in theti-tree,
beauty. Did he camp out in the ti-tree,
and a saudfly nestle on his nose ? He
and a sandfly nestle on his nose ? He
connter with the tierce lion of the Indian
counter with the fierce lion of the Indian
junglo. No wonder, with all these varied
jungle. No wonder, with all these varied
and piido of his compeers."
and pride of his compeers.
A Piece op Good Luck. — A case of
A Piece of Good Luck. — A case of
naki Herald, befel an ex-contructor
naki Herald, befel an ex-contractor
.During the recent audit of the Harbour
During the recent audit of the Harbour
Board's accounts it was found by the
Boards accounts it was found by the
hud been ovor-pnid by about £IS. The
had been over-paid by about £48. The
Doard requested Mr Hooker to refund
Board requested Mr Hooker to refund
re-surveyed and measured by Air Uurst
re-surveyed and measured by Mr Hurst
his certificate, and that, instead of Air
his certificate, and that, instead of Mr
Hooker having been over-paid JC-IS, there
Hooker having been over-paid £48, there
iras a sum ol' £50 still duo to that gentle-
was a sum of £50 still due to that gentle-
man. Air llookrr is to be congratulated
man. Mr Hooker is to be congratulated
Rtrvch off the Eolls. — The Wel-
Struck off the Rolls. — The Wel-
lington livening Chronicle gives the
lington Evening Chronicle gives the
JJarlon's iill'.iir :— "Mr G. B. Barton,
Bartons affair :— Mr G. B. Barton,
o<liri, but hot struck oil' the rolls for
edin, but now struck off the rolls for
:u!s';ijiprr>[n'i;itii)g hia clients' money to
misappropriating his clients money to
the pretty tune of some £000 odd, was
the pretty tune of some £600 odd, was
unit highly fertile resources. After
and highly fertile resources. After
st'iving oil' proceedings until he got
staving off proceedings until he got
vifely :\ny to Melbourne, he wrote to
safely away to Melbourne, he wrote to
('it! li.-m he had wronged and informed
the firm he had wronged and informed
iSotheby, Wilkinson and Hodge etchings
Sotheby, Wilkinson and Hodge etchings
to the value of £000, and enclosing an
to the value of £660, and enclosing an
oi'iler upnn those well-known art dealers
order upon those well-known art dealers
for the LiJiiO. The order was duly sent
for the £660. The order was duly sent
iioni'' to Lull. lon, but in reply (Mine an
home to London, but in reply came an
ntii.i.iii "i th.it the etchings were not
attention that the etchings were not
<.! h <.'">(). 'I' l -! 1 Mr U-irtou escapes
worth £50. That Mr Barton escapes
lightly iihduj 1 Mm; ...ri'imislancps will be
lightly under the circumstances will be
the opinion ol' every honest Si.HU,",
the opinion of every honest man.
Victorian Teade.— The total im-
Victorian Trade.— The total im-
£15,035,538, and Ihc total exports to
£15,035,538, and the total exports to
£12,45-1,170.
£12,454,170.
use 18 years, and over which 250,C00
use 18 years, and over which 256,000
AlUch Man.— Mr J. B. the
A Rich Man. — Mr J. B. Watson, the
, batteries going on his own quartz, and
batteries going on his own quartz, and
got so much gold that the small differ- I
got so much gold that the small differ-
enabled Mm lo net thousands by sell-
enabled him to net thousands by sell-
in? direct to Government. He has
ing direct to Government. He has
where he li'is a brother. He has seven
where he has a brother. He has seven
The Abetiiusa Company — The Prin-
The Arethusa Company — The Prin-
(dill took the dual part of Isabella
Hill took the dual part of Isabella
with the author's conception of the
with the authors conception of the
Vine was admirable. Mv Charles Bur-
Vine was admirable. Mr Charles Bur-
ford, as Sir Francis Leviaon, gave an
ford, as Sir Francis Levison, gave an
good as Archibald Carlyle. Miss Bcssio
good as Archibald Carlyle. Miss Bessie
Vivian rnado a capital Miss Carlyle.
Vivian made a capital Miss Carlyle.
The whole of. the company were, in fact,
The whole of the company were, in fact,
the audience. Mrs "Walter Hill was
the audience. Mrs Walter Hill was
twice called before the curtain. Hip
twice called before the curtain. Rip
Faejieiis Delegates. — The Argus
Farmers Delegates. — The Argus
examine and report oil their suitability
examine and report on their suitability
as fields for immigration), says:"It
as fields for immigration), says :It
part of Her Majesty's dominions where
part of Her Majestys dominions where
able existence with prolitablelabour than
able existence with profitable labour than
flue climate, a fertile soil, and is
fine climate, a fertile soil, and is
As to its land kw, it is liberal to the
As to its land law, it is liberal to the
Dkaugjit-playing ExTiuonniNAsY.
Draught-playing Extraordinary.
—Mr William Strickland, of Leeds,
Mr William Strickland, of Leeds,
lately accomplished a grout font in
lately accomplished a great feat in
draught-playing »t the Central Club,
draught-playing at the Central Club,
Trongate, Glasgow. .He undertook to
Trongate, Glasgow. He undertook to
as many opponents, and that, too, with--
as many opponents, and that, too, with-
out the position of the pieces if it woulc
out the position of the pieces if it would
this lie did without a mistake, showing
this he did without a mistake, showing
" mind's eye " of the respective pieces
minds eye of the respective pieces
total of nearly 450), and then, ths
total of nearly 450), and then, the
Lost Sheep.— The Thames Adver>
Lost Sheep. — The Thames Adver-
tiscr says: -"The discovery of sheep
tiser says : The discovery of sheep
occurrence, and one that e,hows the value
occurrence, and one that shows the value
£20 to he shown the sheep — which be
£20 to be shown the sheep — which he
was told had increased to a floek of
was told had increased to a flock of
two started out, and after, two days'
two started out, and after, two days
from the Waitelcauri battery. The
from the Waitekauri battery. The
sheep were lost seven 3'ears ago, and
sheep were lost seven years ago, and
ordinary sheep. No doubtmore will be
ordinary sheep. No doubt more will be
discovered after a few days' search."
discovered after a few days search.
equally applicable to this colony : "lt
equally applicable to this colony :— It
in not the business of the Government
is not the business of the Government
in Victora only; all these colonies are
in Victoria only ; all these colonies are
people as it dose hero there is this
people as it does here there is this
tendency is developed (o look to the
tendency is developed to look to the
State for everything. The State cm-
State for everything. The State em-
viduals; and in proportion as the State
viduals ; and in proportion as the State
steps out of iff] w;iy lo do this, in virluo
steps out of its way to do this, in virtue
of its command of pu'-'lic funds, the
of its command of public funds, the
will be cheeked and the wage-earning
will be checked and the wage-earning
! basis of public prosperity is lo be found
basis of public prosperity is to be found
1 in Liu- activity of public enterprise ; but
in the activity of public enterprise ; but
it is not ti be expected that p.-ivato en-
it is not to be expected that private en-
terprise svill be iictivn if the State cnter-
terprise will be active if the State enter-
trci to disturb the self - adjusting
feres to disturb the self-adjusting
undertaking to provide omyloymout for
undertaking to provide employment for
all who WttUt Hi M their owa lonus." 1
all who want it at their own terms.
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8:26AM, 9 September 2025 CJNZ edited DEATH. and marked it as complete
BALL — O'n the 6th Septembea*, 1926,
BALL — On the 6th September, 1926,
. at Wellington Hospital, after long
at Wellington Hospital, after long
and pa i niu! illness : Claude E. S.
and painful illness : Claude E. S.
Ball, beloved husband of Lquisa
Ball, beloved husband of Louisa
Ball, Deeply regrefted.
Ball. Deeply regretted.
8:25AM, 9 September 2025 CJNZ edited DEATH. and marked it as complete
LEE-. — At the Wairau Hospital on
LEE — At the Wairau Hospital on
27th Septembe-r, 1926, Jim Le© of
27th September, 1926, Jim Lee of
Walter Street, Blenheim, ag-ed 41
Walter Street, Blenheim, aged 41
8:20AM, 9 September 2025 Colin & his map book edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
Then unclamp and slowly move the instru-
Then un-clamp and slowly move the instru-
round in altitude, shift vernier A 45 ° fur-
round in altitude, shift vernier A 45° fur-
8:07AM, 9 September 2025 Colin & his map book edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
then x=360°/ab Four repetitions will
then x=360°/ab. Four repetitions will
formula x = 360°/42 = 45 °, or the
formula x = 360°/42 = 45°, or the
shift on the limb would be 30 ° .
shift on the limb would be 30°.
8:03AM, 9 September 2025 teedee edited LOCAL AND GENERAL.
*-
PIIOTESTANT ALTiIAXCB FRIENDLY
Protestant Alliance Friendly
The Benevolent Societst. — A meet-
The Benevolent Society. — A meet-
ing ot the Society was held last night,
ing of the Society was held last night,
at Kutland Chambers, at which there
at Rutland Chambers, at which there
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were prepent Mr Bambor (president),
were present Mr Bamber (president),
the Rev W. Lee, and Messrs Sharpc,
the Rev W. Lee, and Messrs Sharpe,
lhotnpson, and Hurley. The draft
Thompson, and Hurley. The draft
held on tlie 31st instant. There was no
held on the 31st instant. There was no
E.M. Court. — At this Court yester-
R.M. Court. — At this Court yester-
day, before E. Hardcastlo, Esq., K.M.,
day, before E. Hardcastle, Esq., R.M.,
John Clarke was fined 03, with tho
John Clarke was fined 5s, with the
alternative of twenty-four hours' im-
alternative of twenty-four hours im-
cipable on the loth instant. David
capable on the 15th instant. David
Wintle, against whom a charge liad bocu
Wintle, against whom a charge had been
clmrch, appeared and was discharged,
church, appeared and was discharged,
Alarm of Fike — A second alarm of
Alarm of Fire — A second alarm of
(ire was raised yesterday nfternoou, at
fire was raised yesterday afternoon, at
about G o'clock, at the liutland Hotel.
about 6 oclock, at the Rutland Hotel.
street began to shout "Fire!" but
street began to shout Fire! but
smoke which at tin? time was issuing
smoke which at the time was issuing
from one of the chimneys at tho hotel,
from one of the chimneys at the hotel,
dibly short lime a largo crowd gathered,
dibly short time a large crowd gathered,
after a few moments tho crowd dis-
after a few moments the crowd dis-
Football. — It is understood (says tho
Football. — It is understood (says the
on the Basin Keserve. YVanganui players,
on the Basin Reserve. Wanganui players,
or tho most exciting winter amusement
or the most exciting winter amusement
of football, have for many years dis*
of football, have for many years dis-
another plucky try this year, aud aa all
another plucky try this year, and as all
the, clubs are practising most vigorously
the clubs are practising most vigorously
Fiiuc .wDcsrwiY. — The old Supreme
Fire at Dunedin. — The old Supreme
uflici'S by Afr Conyers, Commissioner
offices by Mr Conyers, Commissioner
South Inland .Railways, were almost
South Island Railways, were almost
completely do.-ir 'j'ed by fire on Satur-
completely destroyed by fire on Satur-
Commissioner and Locomotive -Engineer
Commissioner and Locomotive Engineer
wero destroyed, including a number of
were destroyed, including a number of
origin of the lire is not known. Tho
origin of the fire is not known. The
other ofhVc burnt is ltosidcnfc Engineer's
other office burnt is Resident Engineers
and assistant's, but their books were in
and assistants, but their books were in
Accident at Pakckataiii. — The
Accident at Pakuratahi. — The
livening Post gives the following par-
Evening Post gives the following par-
" Owing to the facts connected with
Owing to the facts connected with
ilr Jones' accident at Pakuratahi com-,
Mr Jones accident at Pakuratahi com-
ing to hand only a short time before -ve
ing to hand only a short time before we
unable to state the full extent of iJic
unable to state the full extent of the
cIiJV. Wu regret to nay that in addition
cliff. We regret to say that in addition
to the wound in the side, AfrJoucs had
to the wound in the side, Mr Jones had
ill' light, arm broken in no le.ss than
the right arm broken in no less than
three ])i.ic<:f. The lini'i, in spite of this
three places. The limb, in spite of this
rxii'ii.vve I'anrigo, lias boon fi!i'_'ee.-.s-
extensive damage, has been success-
luiiy .-it. The p.itioiil :,Ull lies at, the
fully set. The patient still lies at the
! losjn'Ul in a pivcarious condition, ami
Hospital in a precarious condition, and
ilic- d'ic'tui'.i attending him durlinu at
the doctors attending him decline at
;.>n'-:rut to 'tale what the result iti likuly
present to state what the result is likely
t i he. At the time of tho accident Mr
to be. At the time of the accident Mr
.Jn'ii's furlmiii l f.-ly had "n :i l.'iick indi.i-
Jones fortunately had on a thick india-
--1 libber waterproof, which mi Imihlcdly
rubber waterproof, which undoubtedly
HiiT.l his lif.-. When hu foil on I lio
saved his life. When he fell on the
Hi.iKo or jutting rook, whatever it. was,
stake or jutting rock, whatever it was,
this wa.-; not pierced through, but was
this was not pierced through, but was
can ied mlo the wound wi'h thi 1 p.iinl,
carried int the wound with the point,
uljirh il "I cO'ir--' 1 j>i"L-*t*n: i*.{ p.-in:U'il-
which is of course prevented penetrat-
i iv i'.:'. ' .11 '. con' U _'., .-('
ion [illegible] of
i' i.i,-n '.-l-iili thoio i'-'U In- liitiu (i'i. -„
[illegible] cloth there can be little ques-
ii"i. ih^l tiie w.'iiiid h.uM iuivc been
tion that the wound would have been mortal.
jirSTJI.U.H.N- MCTUAL PIIOVIDENT So-
Austrailan Mutual Provident So-
oii:ty. — Mr Li. IS. Wliilaker, tho ac-
ciety. — Mr H. E. Whitaker, the ac-
Society, is now in Wanganui, and 13
Society, is now in Wanganui, and is
seen at Messrs Taylor and Watt's.
seen at Messrs Taylor and Watts.
Juaticn to practice at tho New Zealand
Juaticn to practice at the New Zealand
Bar. We understand ho means to
Bar. We understand he means to
lircKEDinr.B. — Tho Dunedin Morning
lircKEDinr.B. — The Dunedin Morning
lion's shave of tho money, and we are
lion's shave of the money, and we are
of gilded sixpences are in circulation iu
of gilded sixpences are in circulation in
appeared to bo black from oxtravasated
appeared to be black from oxtravasated
receive a salary and attend tho various
receive a salary and attend the various
liollers are stated to bo earning as much
liollers are stated to be earning as much
loggerheads with reference to tho res-
loggerheads with reference to the res-
are destined for other parts of tho
are destined for other parts of the
These will bo forwarded to their des-
These will be forwarded to their des-
and dared tho grizzly bear in his lone
and dared the grizzly bear in his lone
basking in tho smiles of some darlc
basking in the smiles of some darlc
beauty. Did ho camp out in theti-tree,
beauty. Did he camp out in theti-tree,
recollections, that ho is alike the envy
recollections, that he is alike the envy
do so until a re-survey of tho work had
do so until a re-survey of the work had
house, who found that tho former Engi-
house, who found that the former Engi-
man. Air llookrr is to bo congratulated
man. Air llookrr is to be congratulated
«•<.!•■ h <.'">(). 'I' l -! 1 Mr U-irtou escapes
•<.!•■ h <.'">(). 'I' l -! 1 Mr U-irtou escapes
lightly iihduj 1 Mm; ...ri'imislancps will bo
lightly iihduj 1 Mm; ...ri'imislancps will be
For several years ho kept twelve
For several years he kept twelve
in? direct to Government. Ho has
in? direct to Government. He has
whore he li'is a brother. Ho has seven
where he li'is a brother. He has seven
cess Theatre waa crowded last night
cess Theatre was crowded last night
(dill took the dual part o£ Isabella
(dill took the dual part of Isabella
Dkaugjit-playing ExTiuonniNAßY.
Dkaugjit-playing ExTiuonniNAsY.
began about seven aud concluded at
began about seven and concluded at
which waa of enormous proportions,
which was of enormous proportions,
some sixty or one hundred — aud £1 per
some sixty or one hundred — and £1 per
found ia the bush about three miles
found in the bush about three miles
ia not the business of the Government
in not the business of the Government
the kind of employment he prefers aud
the kind of employment he prefers and
utmost that a Government can bo called
utmost that a Government can be called
tho State, aud with advantage ; but
the State, and with advantage ; but
when tho State does so much for the
when the State does so much for the
work in tho interest of private indi-
work in the interest of private indi-
classes will bo thrown back to an in-
classes will be thrown back to an in-
! basis of public prosperity is lo bo found
! basis of public prosperity is lo be found
it is not ti bo expected that p.-ivato en-
it is not ti be expected that p.-ivato en-
fcrci to disturb tho self - adjusting
trci to disturb the self - adjusting
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graduation on the Iimb of the Theodolite.
graduation on the limb of the Theodolite.
7:50AM, 9 September 2025 Colin & his map book edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
preceding. Thus a block of unsurveyed
preceding. Thus a block of un-surveyed
below 62 °
below 62°.
not be re adjusted until the whole of the
not be re-adjusted until the whole of the
sary. Log. reduction in feet=Log. length
sary. Log. reduction in feet = Log. length
of base in feet -|- Log. height above sea
of base in feet + Log. height above sea
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level -|- Const. Log. 2.68009.
level + Const. Log. 2.68009.
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7:21AM, 9 September 2025 Colin & his map book edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
expeditious and econominal surveys so as
expeditious and economical surveys so as
Cost of Triangulatian and statement of
Cost of Triangulation and statement of
7:17AM, 9 September 2025 Colin & his map book edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
to be eniirely dependent upon them. In
to be entirely dependent upon them. In
of such a character as to be in any wise
of such a character as to be in any ways
Surveys of Great Britain or of India." The
Surveys of Great Britain or of India". The
6:59AM, 9 September 2025 Colin & his map book edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
Instructions Jor the Guidance of
Instructions for the Guidance of
11:51PM, 8 September 2025 Eric edited HOME NEWS.
supper. The time actually occupied ia
supper. The time actually occupied in
playing the game was one thousand Urn c
playing the game was one thousand three
hnndred and eighty hours.
hundred and eighty hours.
11:46PM, 8 September 2025 CarolineMKBarrett edited BIRTH. and marked it as complete
On Thursday last, 4th instant, nt her residence, North
On Thursday last, 4th instant, at her residence, North
Shorp, the wife of Mr. I. J. Buhgess, of a son.
Shore, the wife of Mr. I. J. BURGESS, of a son.
At the Wesleyan Mission House, Waingaroa, on the 9th
At the Wesleyan Mission House, Waingaroa [Whaingaroa], on the 9th
August, the wife of the Rev. James Wallis, Wesleyan
August, the wife of the Rev. JAMES WALLIS, Wesleyan
11:43PM, 8 September 2025 CarolineMKBarrett edited AUCKLAND EXTRACTS.
Captain Fitzßoy's Ten Shilling, and
Captain FitzRoy's Ten Shilling, and
Native Schools. Bishop Selwyn, on his
NATIVE SCHOOLS.—Bishop Selwyn, on his
Hte visit to the interior, has established schools
late visit to the interior, has established schools
At the Wesley an Native Institution, at Auck
At the Wesley an Native Institution, at Auck-
hnd, a system of Normal education is now pur
land, a system of Normal education is now pur-
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sued, in the English language, which canno
sued, in the English language, which cannot
>lii-tricts Hokianga, Kiapara, Manukao, Wai-
districts—Hokianga, Kiapara [Kaipara], Manukao [Manukau], Wai-
ng"aroa, Kawhia, Taranaki, and Wellington.
ngaroa [Whaingaroa], Kawhia, Taranaki, and Wellington.
ii}^, writing, and arithmetic; and they evince
ing, writing, and arithmetic ; and they evince
Gnat aptitude for learning. To those that dis-
great aptitude for learning. To those that dis-
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11:38PM, 8 September 2025 CarolineMKBarrett edited AND WELLINGTON SPECTATOR. and marked it as complete
a Printing Company, and^ is edited by the
a Printing Company, and is edited by the
Co. We are glad to observe that it is .evi-
Co. We are glad to observe that it is evi-
and. we wish it every success. Sure we are
and we wish it every success. Sure we are
their own interest, they, will take care that the
their own interest, they will take care that the
flourishing trade. We shall be mo3t happy
flourishing trade. We shall be most happy
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are inclined to become subscribers to the B&f
are inclined to become subscribers to the Bay
of Islands paper."
of Islands paper.
particularly interesting. Their Sydney news .
particularly interesting. Their Sydney news
M'Nair, via Sydney, and the Ben Navis,
M'Nair [McNair], via Sydney, and the Ben Navis,
Tlie first two numbers of a paper recently
The first two numbers of a paper recently
Times.hm.ve reached us. The conductors of
Times have reached us. The conductors of
the paper have assumed as their motto The
the paper have assumed as their motto " The
" bible Christianity." The paper is published
" bible christianity." The paper is published
account expects to reap a rich harveaf
account expects to reap a rich harvest
amongst the merchants and agriculturists.-
amongst the merchants and agriculturists.
a.m., we experienced a distinct shock of an
A.M., we experienced a distinct shock of an
Marhied. — On the 16th instant, by the
MARRIED.— On the 16th instant, by the
Rev. Mr. Aldred, Geo. Comptori, Esq., to
Rev. Mr. Aldred, Geo. Compton, Esq., to
Died. — On the 17th instant at Nelson,
DIED.— On the 17th instant at Nelson,
son, of diarrhaea and dysentery, after an
son, of diarrhæa [diarrhoea] and dysentery, after an
his family connexions, and by all who had the
his family connexions [connections], and by all who had the
+
Auckland, April 5, 1542.
Auckland, April 5, 1842.
Dear Sik, In reference to recoinmeding to
DEAR SIR,—In reference to recommeding to
that you would value his communications'.- in
that you would value his communications : in
short I don't know," and I don't believe there
short I don't know, and I don't believe there
wh<>se qualifications would uenrly satisfy you,
whose qualifications would nearly satisfy you,
who would he willing to act. 1 like your town
who would he willing to act. I like your town
yeiy mufh, and I have formed a high idea of
very much, and I have formed a high idea of
against Port Nicholson, fiom the beginning to
against Port Nicholson, from the beginning to
this lime; and now that I'm quite learned in
this time; and now that I'm quite learned in
even though the latter remain the slate town.
even though the latter remain the state town.
no very seiious consideration, for I believe
no very serious consideration, for I believe
is defunct, but bj r some sort of arrangement
is defunct, but by some sort of arrangement
the Standard will he printed at the Government
the Standard will be printed at the Government
every publication is a patcftwork, manufactured
every publication is a patchwork, manufactured
by Shortl.md and Co. You will perhaps be '
by Shortland and Co. You will perhaps be
burpiised that the press hero should on both
surprised that the press here should on both
the fact is that there is not a> man in Auckland
the fact is that there is not a man in Auckland
a tour to the southward. L believe his route is
a tour to the southward. I believe his route is
to be to Kafia, up the Waipasome distance, and
to be to Kafia [Kawhia], up the Waipa some distance, and
down the Waikato homeward.. I suppose the
down the Waikato homeward. I suppose the
of the physical character of the country,' with
of the physical character of the country, with
regard to the superior eligibility of Auckland
regard to the superior eligibility of Auckland—
the value of its great boSSt the isthmus, "the
the value of its great boast the isthmus, " the
connecting link betweerr^he east aud west
connecting link between the east and west
the Thames and Piaco country or the plains or
the Thames and Piaco [Piako] country or the plains or
the products of the latter say the Waikalo and
the products of the latter—say the Waikato and
Waipo districts will be dragged by and past such
Waipo [Waipa] districts will be dragged by and past such
outlets and lesser ports as Kafia and Waingaroa,
outlets and lesser ports as Kafia [Kawhia] and Waingaroa [Whaingaroa],
island^ and of the nature of our future trading
island, and of the nature of our future trading
operations, or he must reason oddly who doej
operations, or he must reason oddly who does
not see clearly that tbe trade of Kafia and
not see clearly that the trade of Kafia [Kawhia] and
Waingaroa and perhaps even Manukau itself
Waingaroa [Whaingaroa] and perhaps even Manukau itself
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11:22PM, 8 September 2025 Chris edited FATAL ACCIDENT.
A rarter, named James Stephen Fitchett,,
A carter, named James Stephen Fitchett,
was k- r ]l?d this af teropopij (Be^ was driving'
was k lled this afternoon. He was driving
a loaded dray;up to the farm where he w.as,
a loaded dray up to the farm where he was
vtn 'loved when he was., .knocked off,.- it is
m loyed when he was knocked off, it is
supp v el:jjy a^ftjadden jerit anfl ;tlie wheet
supp ed by a sudden jerk, and the wheel
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pnsdtd orer his head, caudin^instantaneoui,
passed over his head, causing instantaneous
death* .An inquest -will be.vheld. ' .... r
death. An inquest will be held.
A,^-'i w : :;' j ;:c1 : :.'Oi.,."il' : .'
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11:20PM, 8 September 2025 Colin & his map book edited A FRENCH TRAGEDY. and marked it as complete
ling! n, executed between the years 1880
lington, executed between the years 1866
were in existence prior to ISGG, could
were in existence prior to 1866, could
principle, and consequently erroneous in |
principle, and consequently erroneous in
their operations," in a disjointed manner,
their operations, in a disjointed manner,
small portions ofthe Wairarapa and East
small portions of the Wairarapa and East
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fessional mon in charge of the Survey
fessional men in charge of the Survey
mode ofSun eying, which was condemned
mode of Surveying, which was condemned
themajor Triangulation ,and that a second-
the major Triangulation, and that a second-
succeed, taking for tlieir basis these major
succeed, taking for their basis these major
uuder sectional Surveys.
under sectional Surveys.
manner in wliich these bases were
manner in which these bases were
adhered to ; that every care was bestowed
adhered to; that every care was bestowed
measurements of each base line ; and
measurements of each base line; and
a new standard chain of GG feefc, by
a new standard chain of 66 feet, by
a close: approximation to truth.; and,
a close: approximation to truth; and,
founding upon this assumption,! estimate
founding upon this assumption, estimate
that the, mean error of the triangulation
that the mean error of the triangulation
is o*Bl links or Gi- inches per mile, which
is 0.81 links or 6½ inches per mile, which
is equal to a ratio of 5535 This minut©
is equal to a ratio of 1/9748 This minute
which was bestowed on tlie angular
which was bestowed on the angular
entering into tho omputations having
entering into the computations having
been read oif at least eight times on
been read off at least eight times on
different parts ofthe limbof the theodolite,
different parts of the limb of the theodolite,
tbe triangles combined in a series of
the triangles combined in a series of
series (if found to be within tlie probable
series (if found to be within the probable
Kapiti and the Manawatu lliver. In
Kapiti and the Manawatu River. In
measurements aro vow being taken._
measurements are now being taken.
sions of these" triangles, while forming
sions of these triangles, while forming
are proofs that the character ef the work
are proofs that the character of the work
result from such undertakings, whore the
result from such undertakings, where the
the perfected triangulatious, I unhesitat-
the perfected triangulations, I unhesitat-
' ing for tho furtherance of scientific
ing for the furtherance of scientific
survey, I must now glance ret rospecti veiy
survey, I must now glance retrospectively
equally unavoidable in bush country^
equally unavoidable in bush country,
therefore be stated as follows .- — The
therefore be stated as follows : — The
view to their combination ; the indication
view to their combination; the indication
ing iv the same ; the infallible detection
ing in the same; the infallible detection
from the triangulation is the gcodetical
from the triangulation is the geodetical
of its principal sta'. ions, with reference
of its principal stations, with reference
during the years 1870 and 1871 in fixjng
during the years 1870 and 1871 in fixing
astronomically tho longitude of my private
astronomically the longitude of my private
November, 1871, in which we stated tho
November, 1871, in which we stated the
174° 57' 40-84" East. I also determined
174° 57' 40.84" East. I also determined
the latitude of the same place hy obser-
the latitude of the same place by obser-
From these data tlio geographical p >si-
From these data the geographical position
; tion of the Wellington Observatory, con-
of the Wellington Observatory,
J sidered as the initial point of .surveys,
considered as the initial point of surveys,
has been computed to bo in latitude
has been computed to be in latitude
1-1° IG' 4G-84" South, and longitude
41° I6' 46.84" South, and longitude
174-° 48' 49-G5" East, and on this basis
174° 48' 49.65" East, and on this basis
Observatory, and at tlie base line in the
Observatory, and at the base line in the
were arrived at by compulation, tho Hutt
were arrived at by computation, the Hutt
and West Coasts Trigs., while the Opaki
and West Coasts Trig's, while the Opaki
Wairarapa and East Coast. Tho two
Wairarapa and East Coast. The two
fouud to differ by thirty seconds, on
found to differ by thirty seconds, on
gradually accumulating errors, tho mean
gradually accumulating errors, the mean
error in the bearings of tho aides of the
error in the bearings of the sides of the
that which I havo before stated.
that which I have before stated.
it is necessary, in the first place, to oifer
it is necessary, in the first place, to offer
composed of 150 stations ; while the
composed of 150 stations; while the
the map does not permit of en tiy thereon,
the map does not permit of entry thereon,
with almost tho same care and accuracy
with almost the same care and accuracy
havo progressed pari passu, and were
have progressed pari passu, and were
summarise the total cost tliereof, and
summarise the total cost thereof, and
major stations wero built in a most sub-
major stations were built in a most sub-
Zealand in 18G2, I strongly urged its
Zealand in 1862, I strongly urged its
stration the ultimate- advantages of the
stration the ultimate advantages of the
system : but now that it has been sub-
system: but now that it has been sub-
I commended this work, alike with respect
commended this work, alike with respect
j to its principle nnd execution, yet there
to its principle and execution, yet there
arc still to be found certain others holding
are still to be found certain others holding
1 antagonistic views, who stigmatise the
antagonistic views, who stigmatise the
rebut the first chargo, it is only necessary
rebut the first charge, it is only necessary
to poiut out that " chance coincidences"
to point out that "chance coincidences"
totally separate and different conditious,as
totally separate and different conditions as
they do in tho results of the work to
they do in the results of the work to
reßpect to tho second, I simply challenge
respect to the second, I simply challenge
those making it to oll'er one jot or tittle
those making it to offer one jot or tittle
the means may not bo wanting for this,
the means may not be wanting for this,
petent inspection tho whole of tho original
petent inspection the whole of the original
fio!d books and calculations of the work.
fie!d books and calculations of the work.
the execution of tho sectional surveys—
the execution of the sectional surveys—
of land in a great measure depends ; and
of land in a great measure depends; and
system of survey, havo been so completely
system of survey, have been so completely
fidence so generously reposed in mo by
fidence so generously reposed in me by
to my care ; while it must also be said
to my care; while it must also be said
recommending the adoption of tho same
recommending the adoption of the same
longer it is delayed tho moro difficult the
longer it is delayed the more difficult the
solution of tho problem of "adjustment
solution of the problem of "adjustment
District Surveyors, in the preformanco of
District Surveyors, in the performance of
survey ; and I also desire to express my
survey; and I also desire to express my
which I have received from J. GK Holds-
which I have received from J. G. Holds-
worth, Jlsq., Commissioner of Crown
worth, Esq., Commissioner of Crown
Land*?, in furtherance of this undertak-
Lands, in furtherance of this undertaking.
ing.
I have tho Honor to be, Sir,
I have the Honor to be, Sir,
Tour most Obedient Servant,
Your most Obedient Servant,
Heniiy Jackson,
Henry Jackson,
"William Fitzherbert, Esquire, C.M.Gr.,
William Fitzherbert, Esquire, C.M.G.,
Superintendent.
Superintendent. [Graphic follows - refer to this newspaper.]
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qaiekly dispersed, the station! 'being pre-
quickly dispersed, the station being pre-
sently m its its normal state. Twelve
sently in its its normal state. Twelve
of the j passengers, from the train to which
of the passengers from the train to which
the accident had happened' came to town,
the accident had happened came to town,
were Mrs and Miss - Hio^geV " Mr and Mrs
were Mrs and Miss Hodge, Mr and Mrs
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Phillips Mr P. .H., Hrpksoh, Mr- M. Madden
Phillips Mr P. H. Hickson, Mr M. Madden
Mr Blakeslej, Mi? W M'Ketizie^ Rev. " Mr
Mr Blakesley, Mr W. M'Kenzie, Rev. Mr
. G-ossett, Mr James J Crouch. Mrs Pyke and
Gossett, Mr James Crouch. Mrs Pyke and
MrE. Eiddick. Besidles these two Mr
Mr R. Riddick. Besidles these two Mr
and Miss Saville had stopped at. tho Lower
and Miss Saville had stopped at the Lower
Hutt.'." ,^"y-:2- _--:- 5 /-;..
Hutt.
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related to a separate group his ('account* of
related to a separate group his account of
this accident. In a few minates all had
this accident. In a few minutes all had
become, aware in ' this, _ way . of the f actual,-
become aware in this way of the actual
fact* of the occurrence and the crowd then
facts of the occurrence and the crowd then
aft»r- to bring on /aiserigers whoj were,
after to bring on passengers who were
waiting along-.j;heline to have come by the
waiting along the line to have come by the
pjsstngers from the aociderit, or some, fuller
passengers from the accident, or some fuller
ntTTs whibt would Have^ reached' jthe^^ar
news which would have reached the [illegible]
Hutt before it left, i; ' ; when tUe Itrara
Hutt before it left, when the train [illegible]
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m at (af; 32P/l¥^.i 7 "Eheref ore/- ! there.'! wkb a
in at (at 3 p.m) Therefore, there was a
6?.se, but it wai at, once, found jnot' : to be so:
case, but it was at once found not to be so.
The anxious crowd had. then nothing for it
The anxious crowd had then nothing for it
but; .to, wait agam as . patiently; fas possible,
but to wait again as patiently as possible,
the 3.so' 'train, po' the i CQuJd not
the 3.30 train to the Wairarapa could not
be despatched'uritil the train- which ehfould
be despatched until the train which should
b.av«^ i jUfi^^^peir'Hufc^lat 2, ;but "whicW
have left the Upper Hutt at 2, but which
was^lightly detained there, was' iri; About
was slightly detained there, was in. About
8.35 this "train waKseei coming b'ut^of'Be-'
3.35 this train was seen coming out of Pe-
the station." "It war tlfeh' found to : be not"
the station. It was then found to be not
only./ the ordinary jFpper Hqtbi> but/^anr
only the ordinary Upper Hutt, but an
addife'on, consisting; of some carriages ' from v
addition, consisting of some carriages from
ithe Summit, with many of the passengers
the Summit, with many of the passengers
from the JJwreck'ed train.; ' Thes e: immedi-
from the wrecked train. These immedi-
those seriously injured to' leave, the others
those seriously injured to leave, the others
were surrounded by the crowd,^.andeach
were surrounded by the crowd, and each
rented to a separate group his ('account* of
related to a separate group his ('account* of
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11:14PM, 8 September 2025 HY edited Funeral Notices and marked it as complete
] BRAND, Helen—The Funeral
BRAND, Helen—The Funeral
.service for the late Helen
service for the late Helen
jßrand will be held in our
Brand will be held in our
.chapel, 19 London Street
chapel, 19 London Street
. ICliiiatchurch. Thia Day (Mon
Christchurch. This Day (Mon-
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J day), at 2 p m., then to the
day), at 2 p m., then to the
[Ruru Lawn Cemeterv. John
Ruru Lawn Cemetery. John
;,Rhind, Ltd.
Rhind, Ltd.
J SIBLEY—I lie Funeral aen ree
SIBLEY— The Funeral service
'for the late Gladys Lvehn
for the late Gladys Evelyn
I Sibley will be held In our
Sibley will be held In our
| chapel, 19 London Street.
chapel, 19 London Street.
Chrisleliurch. This Day <Mon
Christchurch. This Day (Mon-
(day), at 11.30 a.m.. then to
day), at 11.30 a.m. then to
the Kuru Lawn Cemeten.
the Ruru Lawn Cemetery
(Cemetery, This Day (Monday.,
Cemetery, This Day (Monday),
| at 11.30 a.m. John Rhind, Ltd
at 11.30 a.m. John Rhind, Ltd
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Upon it ; being known that a . Mr . Jackson
Upon it being known that a Mr Jackson
»Wf,B ; injured it. was stated to be Mr W. s G;.
was injured it was stated to be Mr W. G.
Jackson, of this city. .* All these . fttements
Jackson, of this city. All these statements
howeT«r', ;( ' .were, , ".gradually, - disproved,
hower, were gradually disproved,
and the r4al facts became knowq. ' The ex- r
and the real facts became known. The ex-
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citement, hewever, still continued very
citement, however, still continued very
great, for before one c^clock . tj^e kpowlege
great, for before one o'clock the knowledge
Lad gone, all over the city that an accident
had gone all over the city that an accident
bad happened." The railway station,; w.as
had happened. The railway station was
was a sh'ght lessening of numbers" when the
was a slight lessening of numbers when the
1.80 Bjabpini* i (detained till 2.30) went.
1.30 Hutt train (detained till 2.30) went.
Ariaiagem'ents 'had been made that this
Arrangements had been made that this
fcrain should " cross a down irkih at Ngahali-
train should cross a down train at Ngahau-
it wat expected the dowa train. (which had
it was expected the down train (which had
been: sen ti. from Yth* 'i Upper /Hutfc- a'ilittle
been sent from the Upper Hutt a little
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who were killed, but a little later rumors.
who were killed, but a little later rumors
begai^'to.^culate i£ : who 'Jwefe- aqjbn'g the
began to circulate as to who were among the
XTtjuredj | ; aiid4t 'wSi ! 4Uicfiy.' jtiserted that
injured, and it was quickly asserted that
tb.» Hon JohriMyrifn' and nis/' ion, Mr 0/
the Hon John Martin and his son, Mr C.
Phajuzvn, Mr ' , 'Beetheim,': r and even -Mr
Pharazyn, Mr Beetham, and even Mr
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Buhny,. ; were! passengers by the, train..
Bunny, were passengers by the train.
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jinmei unlcriown, 1 ' were 'injured 'arid 'taken
names unknown, were injured and taken
to the G-reytown Hospital^ TneV rejeeipt
to the Greytown Hospital. The receipt
pf the specificintelligence, ; served to allay.'
of the specific intelligence served to allay
omewhat r the excitement 'and anxiety, as to
somewhat the excitement and anxiety, as to
who^ werr kiliejd, Jovfi 'p plater rumors.
who were killed, but a little later rumors.
udßrin the spread ? of i'the news. f ßy^this
[illegible] the spread of the news. By this
time .numbers of .piiople,: m eluding:, many
time numbers of people, including many
prominent i citizens ; who .. expected .relatives ,
prominent citizens who expected relatives
or fpiendii. by. th^j train, ih^d; arrived jat the
or friends by the train, had arrived at the
tatipn^tomakf ,larger, enquiries,, and the
station to make larger enquiries, and the
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rowd on tl?* pjatform was greatly increased
crowd on the platform was greatly increased
by thpie wbTp anteHded togo by the l,£o
by those who intended to go by the 1.30
train 7 to the Hutt, Ordo« . bad ; . been given
train to the Hutt. Orders had been given
however to keep the 'line ; ciear,"arid this
however to keep the line clear, and this
twia-wta-not despatched till an h ovv after-
train was not despatched till an hour after-
time. A little^ before ,2 a third message
time. A little before 2 a third message
tetecl that dmly' : three' were killed, who
stated that only three were killed, who
where all children, and named Pharazvn,
where all children, and named Pharazyn,
Nicholas, and- Quin, and. that.- I> wo other,
Nicholas, and Quin, and that two other
children^natnW' Nicholas and Qiiirin,. weVe
children named Nicholas and Quinn, were
tadly/ injured* 'but eipictpd" to ! : ' recbVer.
badly injured, but expected to recover.
'. This ! intisags) f urtuir said ' ; Said r7 six 'adfilti;
This message further said said six adults,
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ceived whi6h Stated, that three persons were
ceived which stated that three persons were
killed^ two beingjri'amed Nicholan »jnd Quinn
killed, two being named Nicholan and Quinn
and uride*cri»ed, and the third a Miss
and undescribed, and the third a Miss
Miarazyn. .^he^ meiaage^e,lao eaid it was
harazyn. The message also said it was
nc^ known if more were killed, but that
not known if more were killed, but that
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»ev#ril' wire v Vadly^njured, who^:'w«re'takeri
several were badly injured, who were taken
to gSriytown and Featberston. P'pon the
to Greytown and Featherston. Upon the
receipt and dissemination' of "this news the
receipt and dissemination of this news the
icitement greatly' inoriasod m intensity
excitement greatly increased in intensity
partly through .tne' : iiideJfin'iteneis as 'i't6''who
partly through the indefiniteness as to who
the two named Nicholas and - Quinn were,
the two named Nicholas and Quinn were,
and partly throtfgii there' being ' an" uncer-
and partly through there being an uncer-
tainty as to whether the former "',. wra
tainty as to whether the former was
Hicj,||l]sJi^roNiohofay 'bothy namek being 1
Nicholls or Nicholas, both names being
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By this jtinpiiVlHft-firit rumours, of .the
By this time the first rumours of the
Tent had'spead through ; . the central - parts
event had spead through the central parts
of the town and within"* few minutee after
of the town and within a few minutes after
the train had left, 'padple began to arrive
the train had left, people began to arrive
at the railway station r in ; a state of intense
at the railway station in a state of intense
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nxiety to ascertain further particulars of
anxiety to ascertain further particulars of
the accident?. :< As 'the' rumor 'spread,' ; it ' ac-
the accident. As the rumor spread, it ac-
quired variations,^ both as to the nature.
quired variations, both as to the nature
of the oceur'rence'and its: results, arid <as' dif-
of the occurrence and its results, and as dif-
ferent verso»s of the intelligence were
ferent versons of the intelligence were
given by differ srit people, 'the ftteXing of-,
given by different people, the feeling of
uapenst .and- anxiety, while waiting |>for ,
suspense and anxiety, while waiting for
authentic and. spceific information grew, mo3t
authentic and spceific information grew, most
»cute; iYjThe "'v& s . telegram had .not, = »tated
acute. The first telegram had not stated
the accident to have ; been i 'f ataT, only tnat,
the accident to have been fatal, only that,
thete'wew; many iinjured,; and V^hie^waSi t,he,
there were many injured, and this was the
only information received [.'until n«»rly h«flj-
only information received until nearly half-
past one, when a .'. second' message was re-
past one, when a second message was re-
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10:49PM, 8 September 2025 Chris edited The Accident to Mrs L. G. Wets.
Wets.
West.
.»__».*.,..,.-- . - f".i iii. tk ' ......
farther particulars :— -Mr and Mrs West
farther particulars :— Mr and Mrs West
left Mr State's about two o'clock the day
left Mr Stace's about two o'clock the day
'before yesterday for Woodville, while
before yesterday for Woodville, while
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'going through the Gorge, the horse Mrs
going through the Gorge, the horse Mrs
' West was riding was nervous- and
West was riding was nervous and
shied considerably. Just before" ne-aring
shied considerably. Just before nearing
band at a smart hand gallop, and m the
band at a smart hand gallop, and in the
: turns of the roid was lost to view. Mr
turns of the road was lost to view. Mr
; ' West next heard the sound of a heavy
West next heard the sound of a heavy
" thud, and pushing quickly ahead saw
thud, and pushing quickly ahead saw
- , sight almost unnerved him, but jumping
sight almost unnerved him, but jumping
another person, w;ho just then came up,
another person, who just then came up,
succeeded m bringing Mrs West to con-
succeeded in bringing Mrs West to con-
Wbodville m the trap of the party who
Woodville in the trap of the party who
' ing m a- conveyance m which was placed
ing in a conveyance in which was placed
a spring jnattrass and necessary pillows
a spring mattrass and necessary pillows
for her comfort. She, is stjll Buffering
for her comfort. She is still suffering
from the effects, of her accident* and it
from the effects of her accident, and it
his wife fainted before beingthrown, else v
his wife fainted before being thrown, else
6he would riot have been so easily put
she would not have been so easily put
-off.---- - ''''"',.'
off.
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10:46PM, 8 September 2025 Chris edited Serious Accident.
riy^i^. this afternoon, and Dr Macintire
riving this afternoon, and Dr Macintire
ju,rieg, ;., No bones are expected- to have
juries. No bones are expected to have
been broken; and excepting a severe
been broken, and excepting a severe
flliaking to the system and a serious
shaking to the system and a serious
braising, the unfortunate man. has es-
bruising, the unfortunate man. has es-
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caped from what might easily haye re-
caped from what might easily have re-
sulted m a. fatal accident. '
sulted in a fatal accident.
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10:45PM, 8 September 2025 Chris edited Serious Accident.
While returning through the' Manawatu
While returning through the Manawatu
. Gorge at about G. 30 Jast evening, Mr Is.
Gorge at about 6.30 last evening, Mr R.
Partridge/(cafter)'wag thrown -over the'
Partridge (carter) was thrown over the
side,, and rolling over some ,40 or 50ft.
side, and rolling over some 40 or 50ft.
lay stiinrted and senseless at the foot of
lay stunned and senseless at the foot of
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the decline for the spaco of a cbuple of
the decline for the space of a couple of
, hours before assistance reached him.
hours before assistance reached him.
debris down the hill, some of which
debris down the hill, some of which
struck the horse oh the blinker, and be-
struck the horse on the blinker, and be-
forjp JPartridg'e could do anything the
fore Partridge could do anything the
: .animal -bounded over th* side .'breaking
animal bounded over the side breaking
the shafts of the dray and riißliing down
the shafts of the dray and rushing down
the incline. k' : dog belonging to..' the
the incline. A dog belonging to the
carter stood Siind barked for a consider-
carter stood and barked for a consider-
tually succeeded m drawing the attention
tually succeeded in drawing the attention
of -some surveyors* to the spot, with
of some surveyors to the spot, with
, whose assistance the injured, man. wai
whose assistance the injured, man was
' taken on to .^oodvUle. The Napier coach
taken on to Woodville. The Napier coach
conveyed hihi back to Palmerßton, ar-'
conveyed him back to Palmerston, ar-
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10:42PM, 8 September 2025 Chris edited An Extraordinary Accident.
of an inch in width, with- 5 %yrQ J^teetti
of an inch in width, with two teeth
attached, being ofcon9i3?'ra}jJ!B;||4c^-
attached, being of considerable thick-
ness, were too far down*, the tfaroat
ness, were too far down the throat
for the doctor to see, and_Whad
for the doctor to see, and he had
therefore to depend, entirely
therefore to depend, entirely on his
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sense, of touch. .ins^ument me '
sense of touch. The instrument he
emplojed was a _* prQljangui^-'fin^B
employed was a "probangue." made
of whalebone tippecl %ith^ cptioii
of whalebone tipped with cotton
wadding. Thi v s . Ue' ; gently wqkexi
wadding. This he gently worked
down thegullet .until : {ft|^' wj?3»
down the gullet until he felt that he
had arrived at the bßjeQt of "K&
had arrived at the object of his
Beßv«h,.^nd by /turning the iuutrtt.
search, and by turning the instru-
ment vownd Rnrrouna gol iho w»«»
ment round and round got the wad-
dirig erifcarigied with the aerated
ding entangled with the serated
eflges of .the plate. After consider-
edges of the plate. After consider-
able difficulty} attetidM with, great
able difficulty, attended with great
and- the unfortunate young man's
and the unfortunate young man's
to be congratulate? lon' the
Marr is to be congratulated on the
Recess which attended his efforts.-—
success which attended his efforts.-— Advocate.
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10:39PM, 8 September 2025 Chris edited An Extraordinary Accident.
A most unusual case" came >under
A most unusual case came under
the notice of Dr Marr, at Bulls, ou
the notice of Dr Marr, at Bulls, on
"Wednesday^ knd^^tfarro^wly 'eaoap^d
Wednesday, and narrowly escaped
being a most ; serioiij£ one for the
being a most serious one for the
party interested. ; ; A "ywn'g' ; iflaj^a
party interested. A young mana
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Tuesday, night, had,, an- ejaileptic fit,
Tuesday night had an epileptic fit,
and d^aring his struggle's ' his 1 'fyke
and during his struggles his false
teeth beoame displaced in his mou|h
teeth became displaced in his mouth
and with the;;goW plate to which
and with the gold plate to which
they were attached worked theft' way
they were attached worked their way
down and became fii«d nine inches
down and became fixed nine inches
down his throat-.--- When the young
down his throat. When the young
fellow recovered' from* the' -fit h& wa*s
fellow recovered from the fit he was
almost choked with i the stdppage.
almost choked with the stoppage.
The poor fellow suffered exeriiciiEiiiri'g
The poor fellow suffered excruciating
pain through the night owing- fo the
pain through the night owing to the
sharp serrated edges of the fplate
sharp serrated edges of the plate
cutting the sides' of the :g^rile't,riM
cutting the sides of the gullet, and
yesterday morning came bnto'Bulls,
yesterday morning came on to Bulls,
in company with two of his inat^,
in company with two of his mates,
to procure medical aid. , JHe weniio
to procure medical aid. He went to
Dr Marr's, who prompt reafigflil
Dr Marr's, who promptly realised
the necessity that, .there, was for
the necessity that there was for
urgent action. . The -gQlid,,.. plate,
urgent action. The gold plate,
which was about an inch an^d-three-
which was about an inch and three-
quarters in length and three-(liifa f rte^s
quarters in length and three-quarters
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10:39PM, 8 September 2025 Colin & his map book edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
[Concluded from No. 2806.]
[Concluded from Issue No. 2806.]
10:38PM, 8 September 2025 Colin & his map book edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
Instructions jor the Guidance of
Instructions for the Guidance of
Wellington.
Wellington. [Continued from March 6th page 2}
[Concluded from No. 2806.] from March 6th page 2
[Concluded from No. 2806.]
10:32PM, 8 September 2025 Colin & his map book edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 5
Surveyors to supply themselves with hook
Surveyors to supply themselves with book
ling ; Shortrede's Tables of Sines and
ling; Shortrede's Tables of Sines and
10:30PM, 8 September 2025 Colin & his map book edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 and marked it as complete
than two feet square. liaving set off
than two feet square. Having set off
the blank space ofthe paper (see Appendix).
the blank space of the paper (see Appendix).
strictly proportionate to that of the plan ;
strictly proportionate to that of the plan;
and bottom' of the plan ; curved lines are
and bottom of the plan; curved lines are
Mountain Eanges, Rivers and Streams, but
Mountain Ranges, Rivers and Streams, but
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Opposite Comers qf Roads.
Opposite Corners of Roads.
different dii eotions requires that the varia-
different directions requires that the varia-
site corners of a road bisects the angle in
site corners of a road bisects the angle
eluded between the stages at those points,
included between the stages at those points,
equal to. the cotangent of the same angle.
equal to the cotangent of the same angle.
For example : suppose the stages of a road
For example: suppose the stages of a road
100 links wide rua in directions bearing
100 links wide run in directions bearing
25° and 155 p then the included angle is
25° and 155° then the included angle is
gent of 65^ or one half the included angle
gent of 65° or one half the included angle
to Radius 100. is 110.3 Iks. and 40.0 Iks.
to Radius 100 is 110.3 Iks. and 46.0 Iks.
respectively, the first indicatii«g the distauce
respectively, the first indicating the distance
mannoi'. Notwithstanding the very simple
manner. Notwithstanding the very simple
manner by whicli these dimensions for
manner by which these dimensions for
Computing Pooh.
Computing Book.
person who may have to recompute the.
person who may have to recompute the
work ; besides neatness and order materi-
work; besides neatness and order materi-
Difficulties met zoith in a Survey and not
Difficulties met with in a Survey and not
dealt with by ttie Surveyor or by refer-
dealt with by the Surveyor or by refer-
be made to tho Chief Surveyor.
be made to the Chief Surveyor.
each officer of the Staff.
each officer of the Staff.
Monthly : Abstract of laborers' wages ;
Monthly: Abstract of laborers' wages;
voucher for contingent expenses ; journal
voucher for contingent expenses; journal
of work ; report on the general progress of
of work; report on the general progress of
Quarterly : Vouchers for field and in-
Quarterly: Vouchers for field and in-
Annual : Return specifying the nature
Annual: Return specifying the nature
Surveyor should be repaired if found lo Ke
Surveyor should be repaired if found to be
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10:29PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
for Lmkwater Hotel, Mahaki-
for Linkwater Hotel, Mahaki-
pa wu.
pawa.
.£SO to JEICO capital only required.
£50 to £100 capital only required.
157. Ieatherston street,
157. Featherston street,
OJN lON igTEAM jgHIP 00.
UNION STEAM SHIP CO.
10:28PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited MAHAKIPAWA.
I? rfca«i? .a? d r >r£lll-kePt '^tel, called
fortable and well-kept hotel, called
the "Hotel Lmkwater," where visi-
the "Hotel Linkwater," where visi-
10:25PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited SHOW DAY
Geldiim, 2vrs old.—J. Lmkwatcr s
Geldiim, 2vrs old.—J. Linkwater's
10:25PM, 8 September 2025 L M Wilson edited Deaths
RAWSON, Kathleen Grace —
PAWSON, Kathleen Grace —
nans of Craig. Joanna and
nana of Craig, Joanna and
church). and Ted Breach
church), and Ted Breach
the Orowalt! Cemetery.
the Orowaiti Cemetery.
10:24PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited RIFLE SHOOTING.
(Petone), while Coleman (Lmkwator) put
(Petone), while Coleman (Linkwater) put
10:23PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited RIFLE SHOOTING
(Blenheim) 411. Pask (Lmkwator) 410, W. J.
(Blenheim) 411. Pask (Linkwater) 410, W. J.
10:22PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited MARLBOROUGH EDUCATION BOARD.
Lmkwator site at a oost of £57 10s.—The
Linkwater site at a oost of £57 10s.—The
10:21PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited DAIRY AWARDS
Linkwator (V A. Adams) 94 3
Linkwater (V A. Adams) 94 3
375.5, 1; Lmkwater (W. A. Adams), 374.6,
375.5, 1; Linkwater (W. A. Adams), 374.6,
10:20PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited SCHOOL COMMITTEES
at To Ron on the 28th Ar>ril the
at Te Rou on the 28th Ar>ril the
bersi of tho Linkwator Commititee .
bersi of tho Linkwater Committee
10:20PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
TOTANTED-MANAGEE OR LESSEE
WANTED-MANAGEE OR LESSEE
* for Linkwator Hotel, Mahak--
for Linkwater Hotel, Mahaki-
paw*a.
pawa.
£so to .£IOO capital only required.
£50 to £100 capital only required.
10:19PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
for Linkwator Hotel, Mahaki-
for Linkwater Hotel, Mahaki-
pau'a.
pawa.
XSO to TIM capital only required.
£50 to £100 capital only required.
10:18PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
rrrANTED. MANAGER OR LESSEE
WANTED. MANAGER OR LESSEE
foi Linkwator Hotel. Mahaki-
for Linkwater Hotel. Mahaki-
lawa.
pawa.
JBSO to JCIOO capital only required. _
£50 to £100 capital only required. _
10:17PM, 8 September 2025 Colin & his map book edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 and marked it as complete
Uniformity of lines to be preserved in lay-
Uniformity of lines to be preserved in
ing out sections.
laying out sections.
vary greatly in size aud shapes, and conse-
vary greatly in size and shapes, and conse-
where the per centage for road allow-
where the percentage for road allow-
as follows :—
as follows :—
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„ above 500 acres and under
On purchases above 500 acres and under
* 1000 acres 4 per cent.
1000 acres 4 per cent.
„ above 1000 acres 3 per cent.
On purchases above 1000 acres 3 per cent.
400-1- 20 ; and similarly that for 900
400 + 20 ; and similarly that for 900
900 -|- 30 acres.
900 + 30 acres.
Method of laying out ss. Land.
Method of laying out 5s. Land.
60. The regulations affecting ss. land
60. The regulations affecting 5s. land
from 80 ~|-4 acres to 320 -|- 16 acres. In
from 80 + 4 acres to 320 + 16 acres. In
possible df these section lines are so
possible of these section lines are so
the Trigonometrical stations, and their di*
the Trigonometrical stations, and their
mensions are based accordingly upon these
dimensions are based accordingly upon these
61. In cases v/here sections have beeu
61. In cases where sections have been
able fco point them out, then they should
able to point them out, then they should
Relation between section atid survey line's.
Relation between section and survey line's.
Trigonometrical stations a beariug and dis-
Trigonometrical stations a bearing and dis-
when they are based upon traverses or con-
when they are based upon traverses or
jn ncily upon. Trigonometrical and traverse
conjunctly upon. Trigonometrical and traverse
section Unas upon the traversed lines should
section lines upon the traversed lines should
bushed country a system combiued of
bushed country a system combined of
marked with a block of totara 6-inches
marked with a block of totara 6 inches
4 inches ahove the surface of the ground,
4 inches above the surface of the ground,
also with the usual Government ircn peg
also with the usual Government iron peg
prised in' one Crown Grant, only as many
prised in one Crown Grant, only as many
ground, and ifc is not necessary to cut or to
ground, and it is not necessary to cut or to
lines between auy two such corners provided
lines between any two such corners provided
containing £ acre allotments.
containing ¼ acre allotments.
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10:17PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
' '.VIED, MANAGER OR LES.SK
WANTED, MANAGER OR LESSEE
;oi Linkwator Hotel, Mnhak .
for Linkwater Hotel, Mahakipawa
£SO to HilOO capital only required.
£50 to £100 capital only required.
10:15PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited PELORUS ROAD BOARD
Tield experiments and other instruc-
field experiments and other instruc-
tive Avork among the farmers of the
tive work among the farmers of the
man, it AA ras decided that a copy of
man, it was decided that a copy of
town, and Linkwator' branches of the
town, and Linkwater branches of the
I'he eliairinaai asked for an inspec-
The chairman asked for an inspec-
10:13PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.
XIV., Linkwator, in the right hand
XIV., Linkwater, in the right hand
10:13PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited SOUTH ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING
(Linkwatcr), 47.
(Linkwater), 47.
10:12PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited THE WAIRAU POLL
Ivincaid 71 3 40 2
Kincaid 71 3 40 2
lvoromiko 47 6 36 0
Koromiko 47 6 36 0
Langloy Dale 10 5 6 0
Langley Dale 10 5 6 0
Linkwatcr - 69 9 43 0
Linkwater - 69 9 43 0
10:12PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited LOCAL AND GENERAL
ladies’ evening. Messrs J. Linkwatcr
ladies’ evening. Messrs J. Linkwater
10:11PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited SHOOTING AT REWA REWA
£2, W, A. Adams (Linkwatcr) 47; 3Os,
£2, W, A. Adams (Linkwater) 47; 3Os,
A Grade.—£3, £, M. Wrigley (Qjwki)
A Grade.—£3, £, M. Wrigley (Opaki)
ker (Linkwater) 181; £3, F. Sliarland
ker (Linkwater) 181; £3, F. Sharland
ston) ISO.
ston) 180.
10:10PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited CARTER (LINTON) SIXTH IN FIFTY
land), A. Barker (Linkwatcr) 470, It.
land), A. Barker (Linkwater) 470, It.
473, C. Nix (Fcathcrston), P. Hood
473, C. Nix (Featherston), P. Hood
10:09PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited NEW ZEALAND “BISLEY”
W. West (Remvick), 11. Boon (Karori)
W. West (Renwick), 11. Boon (Karori)
(Linkwatcr) 476, R. Hosier (Suburbs),
(Linkwater) 476, R. Hosier (Suburbs),
H. Feast (Greytowu) 475, E. Ballinger
H. Feast (Greytown) 475, E. Ballinger
ston), F. Hood (Fcatherston), H. Tay-
ston), F. Hood (Featherston), H. Tay-
10:09PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited SHOOTING AT TRENTHAM.
£3 —A. Barker (Linkwatcr) .... 93
£3 —A. Barker (Linkwater) .... 93
10:08PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited TRYING CONDITIONS ON RANGE
A. It. Ba.rker (Linkwatcr) 303
A. It. Ba.rker (Linkwater) 303
10:08PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited NEW ZEALAND “BISLEY”
60s—A. Barker (Linkwatcr) ... 93
60s—A. Barker (Linkwater) ... 93
10:07PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited UP AGAINST IT
ker (Linkwatcr), :ind E. 8. Kiiij? (Wa-
ker (Linkwater), :ind E. 8. Kiiij? (Wa-
£3 each—A. K. Barker (Linkwatcr),
£3 each—A. K. Barker (Linkwater),
10:07PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited EYES ON THE BELT
10s each.—A. R. Barker (Linkwatcr), 57;
10s each.—A. R. Barker (Linkwater), 57;
Frazor (Kaitangata), 56; C. J. Nix (Fcathers-
Frazor (Kaitangata), 56; C. J. Nix (Feathers-
10:06PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited Dairy Control Board
Mr J. B. Barnett (Linkwatcr) ad-
Mr J. B. Barnett (Linkwater) ad-
in respect to tho system of voting,
in respect to the system of voting,
10:06PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited SHOOTING.
yards.—£4, L. Pack (Link-water) 49;
yards.—£4, L. Pack (Linkwater) 49;
Linkwatcr Match, 10 shots at 600
Linkwater Match, 10 shots at 600
Pask (Linkwatcr) put on three hulls,
Pask (Linkwater) put on three bulls,
10:05PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited EIFLE SHOOTING
EIFLE SHOOTING
RIFLE SHOOTING
IJNKAVATEH CLUB.
LINKWATER CLUB.
The Linkwatcr Club’s Goulter Cup
The Linkwater Club’s Goulter Cup
10:04PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited RIFLE AND RANGE.
final totals were: Linkwatcr 45 L, Rcn-
final totals were: Linkwater 45 L, Rcn-
10:04PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited KING’S PRIZE.
£6. Linkwatcr 481; £5, Opaki 4SO;
£6. Linkwater 481; £5, Opaki 4SO;
10:03PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited SING'S PRIZEMAN.
,T. E. Harris (Linkwatcr) 38, 502; A.
,T. E. Harris (Linkwater) 38, 502; A.
10:03PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited TRENTHAM SHOOTING
47, IT. W. Feast (Greytown) 47, R>
47, IT. W. Feast (Greytown) 47, R>
na) 84, C. Coleman (Linkwatcr) S 3.
na) 84, C. Coleman (Linkwater) 83.
G. Tcwhaiti (Tnhirangi) S 3, C. Hol-
G. Tewhaiti (Tuhirangi) S 3, C. Hol-
field (Mafiborough) 82. Counted out:
field (Marlborough) 82. Counted out:
10:02PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited TRENTHAM RIFLE MEETING
the highest. agjji'bgntes out. of the. “-Belt
the highest. aggregates out. of the. “-Belt
ris (Linkwatcr) taking two gold medals
ris (Linkwater) taking two gold medals
10:01PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
J. E. Harris (Linkwatcr). 358.
J. E. Harris (Linkwater). 358.
10:01PM, 8 September 2025 Colin & his map book edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 and marked it as complete
This article has been continued from March 6th issue, page 2 ------- errors exhibited lie within the limits stated
errors exhibited lie within the limits stated
the following rule : as the sum of all the
the following rule: as the sum of all the
whole error iv northing and southing or
whole error in northing and southing or
Cases in which this system of Traverse mag
Cases in which this system of Traverse may
le modified.
be modified.
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53. When ali the co-ordinates on the
53. When all the coordinates on the
point- on the survey, they afford an easy
point on the survey, they afford an easy
method for .the deduction of the bearing and
method for the deduction of the bearing and
intervals apart, to represent tlie divisional
intervals apart, to represent the divisional
sectional ' sub-divisions, then the same
sectional sub-divisions, then the same
preserved die-ring survey operations.
preserved during survey operations.
ofthe chain used is a subject of primary
of the chain used is a subject of primary
consideration ; the correct standard length
consideration; the correct standard length
itself is a very reprehensible proceeding ;
itself is a very reprehensible proceeding;
i rendered incapable of being harmoniously
rendered incapable of being harmoniously
surfaces to tlie horizontal measure.
surfaces to the horizontal measure.
Field Looh.
FIELD BOOK.
___]=.-_._. of ,->vj* mnnner. the-, reverse case being
explanatory manner the reverse case being
uot to be entrusted to memory nor noted
not to be entrusted to memory nor noted
double line down the centre of tho pages,
double line down the centre of the pages,
between- which the chain distances are
between which the chain distances are
the page. The offsets are noted lo the
the page. The offsets are noted to the
backset from which the meridian is derived
backset from which the meridian is derived
40' and whenever the backset of thelast sta-
40' and whenever the backset of the last sta-
[ wi_e when the bearing as brought up by
wise when the bearing as brought up by
' traverse is to undergo correction by a reset
traverse is to undergo correction by a reset
with blocks 4 inches square, and e ; ghteen
with blocks 4 inches square, and eighteen
veyor a point of departure, and a correct j
veyor a point of departure, and a correct
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10:01PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited THE KING’S FIFTY.
watcr), C. Whiteman (Upper Hutt)
water), C. Whiteman (Upper Hutt)
(Dannevix-ke) 357, W. H. West (Kexx-
(Dannevix-ke) 357, W. H. West (Ren-
wick), H. Trotman (Grcytown), H
wick), H. Trotman (Greytown), H
9:59PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited NEW ZEALAND BISLEY
A R. Barker (Linkwatcr), 97; Rflmn. A.
A R. Barker (Linkwater), 97; Rflmn. A.
9:59PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited RIFLE SHOOTING.
97; A. Barker (Linkwatcr), 97; A. Swan-
97; A. Barker (Linkwater), 97; A. Swan-
9:58PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited RIFLE SHOOTING.
opening match. The sup mad° a few
opening match. The sun made a few
(Christchurch), Barker (Linkwatcr), Swan-
(Christchurch), Barker (Linkwater), Swan-
9:58PM, 8 September 2025 Tim Kendall edited ROLL OF HONOUR. and marked it as complete
of my dear son, Hubert Porcival Jnck-
of my dear son, Robert eorcival Jack-
eod Fowler, Tth Reinforcements, killed
son Fowler, 7th Reinforcements, killed
in action In France on September £>,
in action In France on September 8,
191S ; aged 20 years. His duty done.
1918 ; aged 20 years. His duty done.
9:58PM, 8 September 2025 AJRobinson edited NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION
(Christchurch), Barker (Linkwate.r), Swan-
(Christchurch), Barker (Linkwater), Swan-
£2, A. Baker (Linkwatcr), 97.
£2, A. Baker (Linkwater), 97.
The following take £IH. Boon (Karori)
The following take £1:-H. Boon (Karori)
97, M. Connor (Napier) 93, H. Hunt (Wcl-
97, M. Connor (Napier) 93, H. Hunt (Wel-
limdon Suburbs) 96, W. H. Ballinger (Pe-
lington Suburbs) 96, W. H. Ballinger (Pe-
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(Wellimdon Suburbs) 94, W. MT'vcr (Pe-
(Wellington Suburbs) 94, W. MT'vcr (Pe-
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Instructions jor the Guidance of *
Instructions jor the Guidance of
[Concluded from No. 2806.]
[Concluded from No. 2806.] from March 6th page 2
. the aid of a pocket compass, may become
the aid of a pocket compass, may become
for mountain ranges aud spurs and ver-
for mountain ranges and spurs and
micular lines for streams unlike nature
vermicular lines for streams unlike nature
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SURVEYING BY TRAVERSE. _
SURVEYING BY TRAVERSE.
Thesystem of surveying by traverseexplained
The system of surveying by traverse explained
posed road lines, aud sectional subdivisions
posed road lines, and sectional subdivisions
composing the travel se furnish data for the
composing the traverse furnish data for the
then the sum of the distan.es gone north
then the sum of the distances gone north
verse* system furnishes an easy check for
verse system furnishes an easy check for
exceed the one half of this amount. . But
exceed the one half of this amount. But
'over hilly and rough localities where the
over hilly and rough localities where the
should therefore only be employed for ob*
should therefore only be employed for
taining the points of intersection of section
obtaining the points of intersection of section
Corner*., uuu liic lcugiiio uttiivi.-v , ... r ..u_'
Corners, and the lengths of those important
lines wben lhere is evidence of the practi-
lines when there is evidence of the practi-
Rules for detecting errors in tlie bearings of
Rules for detecting errors in the bearings of
tlie traverse lines, and for their elimination.
the traverse lines, and for their elimination.
50. Euclid, Book i, Prop, xxxv, demon-
50. Euclid, Book I, Prop, XXXII, demon-
strate, that any rectilineal .figure can be di-
strates, that any rectilineal figure can be
vided into as many triangles as the figure
divided into as many triangles as the figure
' figure has sides. The application of this
figure has sides. The application of this
bearing from the last' station of the tra-
bearing from the last station of the tra-
anived at differs somewhat from the correct
arrived at differs somewhat from the correct
ravines and beds of riv.rs and streams,
ravines and beds of rivers and streams,
where stations are liable lo become numer-
where stations are liable to become numer-
» point to point near to the traverse for con-
point to point near to the traverse for con-
ADeteciion of errors in the Chain Measure-
Detection of errors in the Chain Measurements
ments of a Traverse.
of a Traverse.
have been strictly atiended to and provided
have been strictly attended to and provided
C|jpcide nearly with the trigonometrical
coincide nearly with the trigonometrical
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9:42PM, 8 September 2025 Chris edited Fatal Accident?
(united press association 0
(United Press Association)
- Ftfi^DiKp, .Thursday. >
Feilding, Thursday.
A Maori nanfedKHbrf -T% Awhuri, *ho
A Maori named Hori Te Awahuri, who
ffimhiffo &'aKurt-Rb i ad,"diect t y«T
was thrown from his horse on Tuesday night on the Awahuri Road, died yes-
ttrd^l rate»toopti,>'J -thej ?*liwH< Kavffig?
terday afternoon, the skull having
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be.en ; feacturod and the spine injured,
been fractured and the spine injured,
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