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March.

10.—Publication of proposed land regulations.

Letter from explorer Dr. Schmidt, before setting out on expedition to Stewart's Island and West Coast.

24.—Appointment of Mr. P. Proudfoot as Provincial Surveyor.

Resolutions of Provincial Council recommending appointment of teachers to be paid out of public funds—Teacher of proposed Academy, £200 to £300; female teacher, £100; teacher for Port Chalmers, £100; each of three others, £100.

31.—Population (European) of Otago, December 31st, 2557.