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I returned from England by the Torres Straits route, and therefore touched at Singapore, where I was detained for five days waiting the arrival of the P. and 0. steamer with the English mail for Queensland. I called on the Harbour Master, or Master Attendant as he is called, and had a long conversation with him as to the way in which the business of the port waß carried ou. He gave me copies of the harbour regulations and of some local ordinances relating to shipping and revenue. I have, &c, William Seed, Secretary of Customs. By Authority: Geobge Dhhbuby, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB76. Price Is.]