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ably one of the stormiest places in the world, and 

 earthquakes and tidal waves are by no means rare. It 

 is the capital of New Zealand ; and the government 

 buildings occupy a large part of the town. Their 

 street-railway was admirable ; two cars were attached 

 to an engine, which ran swiftly and quietly, conveying 

 a large number of passengers. 



