Contributions to the Early History of New Zealand
August
August.
5.—Report by Mr. A. K. Smith, of Melbourne, on the city gas supply.
18.—First bicycle, exhibited by Blackadder & Co. Also tricycle, by Robin & Co.
20.—Otago Government authorised to borrow £50,000 on security of its pastoral lands.
26.—Foundation stone laid of Wesleyan Trinity Church, Stuart Street, by Rev. Thomas Buddle.