Contributions to the Early History of New Zealand
May
May.
7.—Endowment set apart by Provincial Council for hospitals in Otago. Also endowment for High and Grammar Schools.
9.—Opening of Athenæum building, Octagon, by Hon. W. Fox, Premier.
13.—Provincial Council agreed unanimously to adopt the ballot at elections.
17.—Formation of Steam Navigation Company to purchase the assets of the N.Z S. N. Company, estimated at £19,000, besides the s.s. Taranaki.
21.—Severe floods.