Contributions to the Early History of New Zealand
May
May.
9.—First meeting of Mining Board at Tuapeka.
10.—First direct shipment of gold to London; 15,000 ozs., per Chariot of Fame.
12.—Public meeting, large and influential, decided to take vigorous steps to secure separation from North Island.
15.—Garrett, the notorious highwayman, sentenced to eight years' imprisonment for Mangatua highway robbery.
22.—Kelly and Burgess, highwaymen, sentenced to three years' imprisonment.
24.—First telegraph post erected — line, Dunedin to Port Chalmers.