Contributions to the Early History of New Zealand
October
October.
4.—Vote of subscribers to Athenæumagainst absorption of Institution by Government, and consequent conversion into free library.
5.—Stamp duties passed. Tariff revised and increased.
6.—Execution at Nelson of Burgess, Levy, and Kelly.
12.—Public demonstration on return of members of General Assembly. Protest against action of Government. Hostile reception of Messrs. Bradshaw, Haughton, and Major Richardson.
19.—Formation of Otago Association.
20.—Death of Thomas Russell, oldest resident in Bruce District. Had been at Willsher's Bay in 1840, and his cottage was still standing.
22.—"History of Athenæum Site," by J. Macandrew.