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THE CALIFORNIAN SALMON. 
Eiver, which was their original destination, and about 
whose ample stream I had no doubt at all. 
“Throughout the journey the utmost friendliness and 
interest was shown by railway officials, by the employes of 
Messrs. Cobb and Co., and by all the people who were met 
on the road. 
“ Mr. Eoden, to whom every turn in the road has long 
been familiar — who drove the first woman along it, and 
the first baby — himself drove the coach from the Bunyip, 
rendering all possible assistance, and taking pleasure in 
driving the first salmon to the Grippsland waters. 
“ I am, &c., 
“ Aethue S. Kiwa. 
“ December 1877.” 
The following account of the liberation of a portion of 
the salmon fry in the "VVannon and Glenelg Eivers will 
be of interest (Argm, January 5) : — 
“ Shire of Kowree, Council-chambers, Harrow, December 
27, 1877. Sir Samuel Wilson, Brcildoune. Sir, — I have 
the pleasure to inform you, that the consignment of salmon 
you so kindly placed at the disposal of the shire, were 
liberated in splendid condition. I left about thirty with 
Mr. Brayshay, at Hamilton, who had undertaken to place 
them in the head waters of the Wannon. On my way 
through Cavendish, Mr. O’Connor deposited twenty-five 
in the Wannon at that place. At Balmoral, Mr. Lang 
assisted me to distribute about 200 in various suitable 
spots in the Glenelg. The remainder of the fish were dis- 
persed here and there above and below Harrow, where the 
arrival of the little strangers received a welcome in true 
Christmas style, their arrival having been anxiously waited 
for. A breakdown on the road near Cavendish caused 
many hours’ delay, but thanks to the excellent apparatus 
supplied, and to your very lucid written instructions, 
