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DESPATCHES FROM THE SECRETARY OE STATE

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No. 48. Copy of a DESPATCH from the Eight Hon. the Earl of Kimbebley to Governor Sir G. P. Bowen, G.C.M.G. (No. 21.) Sir, — Downing Street, 3rd April, 1872. I have to acknowledge your Despatch No. 8, of 9th January, forwarding a report of the proceedings of the Annual Distribution of Prizes at the Wellington College, at which you presided, with a copy of your speech on the occasion. I learn with satisfaction that provision continues to be made by the New Zealand Parliament for the maintenance of Native Schools. I have, &c, Governor Sir G. P. Bowen, G.C.M.G. KIMBEELEY.

No. 49. Copy of a DESPATCH from the Bight Hon. the Earl of Kimberley to Governor Sir G. P. Bowen, G.C.M.G. (No. 22.) Sir, — Downing Street, 3rd April, 1872. I have to acknowledge your Despatch No. 14, of 15th January, furnishing information respecting the Public Works and the schemes of Immigration undertaken or projected by the New Zealand Government in pursuance of Acts of the Colonial Parliament. I have, &c., Governor Sir G. P. Bowen, G.C.M.G. KIMBEELEY.

No. 50. Copy of a DESPATCH from the Eight Hon. the Earl of Kimbebley to Governor Sir G. P. Bowen, G.C.M.G. (No. 24.) Sib, — Downing Street, 4th April, 1872. I have to acknowledge your Despatch No. 6, of 7th January, furnishing a narrative of a visit which you had made to the Wairarapa District. I have read with satisfaction your account of the good feeling existing between the Europeans and Maoris in this district. I have, &c., Governor Sir G. P. Bowen, G.C.M.G. KIMBEELEY.

No. 51. Copy of a DESPATCH from the Eight Hon. the Earl of Kimbeexey to Governor Sir G. P. Bowen, G.C.M.G. (No. 25.) Sir, — Downing Street, 4th April, 1872. I have to acknowledge your Despatch No. 5, of 6th January, reporting the appointment of Mr. J. D. Qrmond and Mr. William Eeeves to the Executive Council of New Zealand, —the former to reside in the North Island, and to be styled Minister for Public Works ; the latter to reside principally at Christchurch, and to be styled Eesident Minister for the Middle Island. I have, &c, Governor Sir G. P. Bowen, G.C.M.G. KIMBEELEY.

No. 52. Copy of a DESPATCH from the Eight Hon. the Earl of Kimbebley to Governor Sir G. F. Bowen, G.C.M.G. (No. 26.) Sir,— Downing Street, 4th April, 1872. I have to acknowledge your Despatch No. 10, of 11th January, reporting the execution of Kereopa for the murder of Mr. Volkner in 1865.