The .question of a rate was next consi dered. After some discussion, it was moved by Mr Mosley — "That a rate of Is 3d per acre be levied over all lands within the district (in accordance with the Inch Clutha Act, 1878, and Amendment Act, 1880), for the year ending 31st March, 1884 ; and also a general rate of f d in the £ upon the values of all ratable property in the district, as appears by the valuation roll for the time being ; that such rate shall be made for the year ending 31st March, 1884 ; and that the same be made payable in one sum to the Collec tor, at his house, Stirling, on the 18th August, 1883."— Seconded by Mr Wright and carried.
It was moved by Mr Mo3ley and secon ded by Mr Bell-r-" That the Chairman and Mr. Anderson be authorised to sign cheques along with the Treasurer*" — Car ried.
Mr Wright informed the Board that Beveral ratepayers had mentioned to him that in their opinion the time had arrived when the island of Inch Clutha should be joiued to the Bruce County, and. be severed from the Clutha County. — It was resolved that a, meeting of the ratepayers be held in Houlston?a .• Hotel pn Friday, 27th inst., at 7 o'clock, I 'pißa.^. to '• consider the matter. .'•■■'■ ;■

Accounts to the amount of LlO 16a 5d were received, and payment of same held over..'.-'- v. \.' : ;-..-■ ■■■" .-■-.-■/- :

Y /Tbis'< concluded the business, and the Board adjourned. ..
Parliament.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 25.
In the Legislative Council — The Parliamentary Witnesses Indemnity Bill was received from the House, and passed through all its stages.
