Contributions to the Early History of New Zealand
December
December.
4.—Loss of s.s. Otago, Captain Calder, on Chasland's Mistake.
11.—Fire at Milton, Criterion Store.
14.—Matau Bridge over Clutha opened.
16.—Nomination of first County Councillors.
19.—Present Otago A. & P. Association formed. Mr. W. J. M. Larnach, president; Messrs. Menlove and Kitchen, vice-presidents.
27.—Dr. Hulme died, æt. 64.
30.—Contract concluded with Mr. Proudfoot (£89,250) for deepening channel at Kilgour's Point.