November.

1.—Post-cards came into use.

Abolition of Provinces Act came into force.

6.—Opening of Oamaru and Moeraki Railway.

8.—Otago Convention met in provincial Council Hall. 100 representatives present. Petition drawn up for presentation to the Queen, detailing injustice inflicted on the province. Sir George Grey and Mr. Macandrew appointed delegates to present petition.

New Knox Church opened.

10.—Conference of Suburban Municipal Councils re tramways and water supply.

14.—Erection of Municipal Offices in Octagon, at a cost of £7000, decided upon by City Council.

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First meeting Otago Education Board under new Act. Mr. Macandrew chairman.

20.—Presentation to Warden Beetham at Queenstown.

Deputation of unemployed to the Hon. G. M'Lean, Minister of Customs.

23.—First drill Dunedin Naval Cadets.

25.—Opening Round Hill tunnel, Tokomairiro-Lawrence Railway.

29.—Tapanui Courier issued.

30.—Taieri A. & P. Show.

Boundaries of Counties gazetted.