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    1. [NZ-AUCKLAND] HBH 1892 Oct 18 Auck plus
    2. Elaine Mattsen
    3. HBH 1892 Oct 18 Districts AUCKLAND-Monday A body, supposed to be that of Albert TUCKER, has been found AT Ngungura, and the body of A.GALLIE has been found near Whangarei Heads, making six bodies now recovered of the men who were drowned in the yacht Minerva. H.M.S. Ringarooma returned last night from her cruise in the Hauraki Gulf. The Auckland Naval Artillery and Ponsonby Navals were put through a course of drill during the cruise. At a meeting of the Charitable Aid Board today it was stated that the assets at date amounted to £9830, showing a deficiency of £2241, principally owing to the non-payment of contributions by the local bodies and the growing expense of the hospital. Detective KIRBY goes to NAPIER, and Detective GRACE, of that station comes to AUCKLAND. The Orangemen intend to present an address of welcome to Lord GLASGOW. Masterton The recent storm caused a great rise in the Wairarapa rivers, considerable damage to roads being done in some parts. The chief damage is on the main road between Masterton and Carterton, where the approach to the bridge over the Waingawa is washed away. Wanganui His Excellency the Governor was entertained at a banquet to-night by the Mayor and citizens. The right Hon. Henry MATTHEWS, late English Home Secretary, and the Hon. H.P. REEVES were also present. His Excellency was met by the Mayor (Mr A.J.PARSONS) and the Borough Councillors, and was presented with an address of welcome. The party go up river tomorrow morning. At an extraordinary general meeting held on the 10th instant of E.A.HAGGEN and Co., Limited, it was decided to go into voluntary liquidation. Wanganui The Hon. J. M'KENZIE is seriously ill, having broken a blood vessel in his stomach. Telegraph poles have been blown down between here and Crofton, and the telegraph line is interrupted.

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