April.

1.—Election by public meeting of electors (27th) of R. Chapman, A. J. Burns, P. Proud-foot, Jno. Hill, Jno. Anderson, and Dr. W. Purdie to be a Board of Commissioners, along with the Provincial Council, to administer the public lands in Dunedin.

22.—Sale by ballot (April 18) of unoccupied sections, private estate of N.Z. Company, 189 applications for one particular section.

29.—Provincial Council rose (25th). Sum of £1225 17s. 6d. set aside for public works.