The New River Harbour Board’s dredge and sluicing apparatus for discharging silt at a distance from the dredger, was, after a month’s successful trial, taken over to-day from the contractors, Messrs Kincaid and McQueen. The plant is small and only cost about £3OOO, but it has been proved that it handles the dredged material for less than fourpence per ton. The dredger is self-propelling by screw and works to 18 feet deep.
PARLIAMENTARY.
(By Telegraph.) Wellington, May 20. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS. Mr Johnston presented a report from the Joint Library Committee that periodi cals be handed to the Colonial Secretary for distribution among the charitable in stitutions of the colony. He gave notice to move on Wednesday the adoption of the report. (employment op females bill. The Employment of Females and Others Act Amendment Bill was thrown out by 13 to 12. The Council adjourned till Wednesday afternoon.
