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\ '•■ LONDON. February 14. , It is generally believed m official circles^ that Lord Derby is disappointed that ; the 'Australian colonies have not stated the amount which they are prepared to contribute to* wards strengthening the British squadron )andj extending the authority of the, Crown m the Pacific. A vote.of~ten million . .firancj he s been placed upon on the French estinates for the purpose of giving efltect^to. the provisions of the" Recidivisteßili; ,'-"' .;''"",,\ * It is considered 1 unlikely that any of the present Australian Governors will lie appointed to succeed , the Marquis of N orinahby m Victoria, as it is desired to 1 Secure the services of a newjahd strong inah as Governpr of that'colony. ' ' Lord Derby has expressed himself much "gratified' at' the offer made by* the Victorian Government of their gunboats .fc>r service m connection with Egyptian • -affairs. The matter has been, referred to the Admiralty.^ >
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Manawatu Times, Volume X, Issue 1178, 18 February 1884, Page 3
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150Special to United Press Association. Manawatu Times, Volume X, Issue 1178, 18 February 1884, Page 3
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