November.

8.—Wreck of schooner Tamar at Otago Heads.

13.—Mount Benger goldfield proclaimed.

15.—First copy received of Invercargill (Southland) Times.

17.—Amount transmitted to Lancashire Relief Fund, £756.

20.—Reported discovery of Cardrona goldfields.

25.—Large fire in Royal George Stable, George Street. First appearanee of fire brigade.

Five-horse coach (Cobb & Co.) started to run for Dunstan.

26.—Introduction of Mr. J. W. Jago, agent for the Temperance Society.

29.—Contract made by Provincial Council with owners of Aldinga to carry English mail between Melbourne and Otago—£13,000 per annum.