Illustrated London News 1879 vol.76 page 126

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TitleIllustrated London News 1879 vol.76 page 126DescriptionNews from Wellington notes that Parliament has been prorogued until May, with the Property Tax Bill and the revenue‑raising Customs Bill both passed. Public works spending from the new loan will be spread over three years to develop road links to the railways, and Premier Hall has taken on the Postmaster‑General portfolio. Māori charged with ploughing settlers’ land are to be tried in April, and native affairs are generally quiet. A sectarian clash in Christchurch on 26 December left several people injured before reinforced constabulary restored order; the ringleaders have been committed for trial.
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Subject (keywords)New Zealand -- Politics and government -- HistoryNew Zealand -- Economic conditions -- HistoryPart of Newspaper CollectionIllustrated London News: New Zealand Content 1842-1902Other Item(s)Illustrated London News 1879 vol.76 page 127

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Illustrated London News 1879 vol.76 page 126