The supeintments have not yet been ited, but I hear that Dr. J. M. Atkinson fas been named as successor to Dr. Ayres, late Colonial Surgeon, with the title of Principal Civil Medical Officer, rather a clumsy but a more descriptive title than Colonial Surgeon. Also that Mr. J.G. Buckle, just returned from home, has been appointed Assistant Colonia! Secretary and ferk of Councils. Mr. A. M. Thomson, Postmaster General, left here by the last O, mail steamer for a tour of inspection to the northern and coast ports.
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