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Cromwell Argus, Volume V, Issue 221, 3 February 1874, Page 3

RESIDENT MAGISTEATE’S COURT. —--• J —-r~ • Friday, January 30, 1874. (Before W. Lawrence Simpson, Esq., Jt.M.J Slaughter-house License.— John Bimie’s application for a slaughter-house license was granted. . ; .v . CIVIL .CASES., 1 ■ H. Tobin v. M, Connellan.—Claim, £5 10s. Settled out of Court. A. Robertson v. E. Kidd.—Claim, £lO, for wages. Judgment was given for £2,125. Bd., with costs < f Court only. Mr F. J. Wilson appeared for plaintiff. Tnlboys v. J. Wilson.—Claim, £4 11s. 9d. Judgment for amount, and costs. WARDEN’S COURT. Friday, January 30. (Before W, Lawrence Simpson, Esq,, Warden, j complaint. John Salton summoned Thomas Hall for breach of the regulations, in the matter of marking out his quartz claim. The case was instituted by Salton because he wished to mark out a claim ou the Old Eoyal Standard line, —in fact, part of the Old Standard claim; and Hall had a one man’s claim pegged out in such a way, as Salton put it, on an imaginary line of reef, as to include 300 feet of the real line of reef, Salton being iu consequence prevented from pegging Its claim, unless by interfering with Halls. Hall, of course, contended that his claim was marked on either side of the real line, and that Salton’s line was the imaginary one. J. Salton, R. E. Dagg, 11. Campbell, and 8, Thomas were heard for the one side, and Hall and dime for the other, when his Worship decided to postpone the case for a professional survey, as the utmost contradiction existed between the evidence given for'the plaintiff and that given for, and more especially by the defendant. The case was consequently adjourned till Wednesday next (tomorrow). In this case, Mr Cowan appeared for plaintiff, and Mr F. J. Wilson for the defendant. APPLICATIONS. Protection. —John Salton and five others : application postponed till case above-mentioned should be concluded. Extended Claims. —Daniel Cotton, one acre in Adams’s gully. Objections were made by A. Ritchie, and as there was no appearance'for applicant, the application was refused.—John Malcolm and another, two acres in Drummond’s gully, Nevis. Objections were made by L. C. Dewis, and as there was no appearance for applicant, the application was refused. Tail Race —Thnothv Gorman and two others, 200 feet from claim at Kavvarau Gorge : granted, on condition that the District Engineer approves of the provision made for crossing the road.— John Malcolm and another, 490 yards from claim in Drummond's gully. No appearance: refused. —Lars Peterson, 150 yards from his claim on the south side of Smith’s gully : granted. Water Race. —Anders Olsen, four sluice-heads from third creek north-west of Scrubby gully ; granted. - - MUNICIPAL COUNCIL. — The ordinary meeting of the Cromwell Town Council was held on Thursday evening last, at which were present: The Mayor (Mr Dawkins,) and Crs. Jolly, Grunt, Wright, Shanly, and Hayes. The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE. The inward correspondence was read. In the matter of the letter referring to Mr T. Stanhrook’s auctioneer’s license, it was resolved that the Town Clerk write to the Provincial Secretary, stating that Staubrook's license uas issued two days before the objections reached the Town Clerk’s hands ; that the license was issued to Thomas Stanbrook only ; that he is a landholder in the municipality ; and that the Council see no reason why the license should be cancelled. It was also resolved that the selection of the eight acres for a Corporation reserve on the sandy allotments be dealt with by the Public Works Committee. TENDERS. The tenders for pitching and gravelling a portion of Mclmore-terrace were then opened and read. They were as follows : R. E. Dagg, £ls 10s per chain ; Wood and Nesbitt, £29 7s (id. Mr Dagg’s tender was accepted. GENERAL BUSINESS. The account of the Town Clerk and Inspector of Works was passed for payment, subject to the inspection of the Finance Committee. Cr. Jolly proposed, Or. Wright seconded, and it was carried : That the Town Clerk be instructed to make application to the Resident Magistrate’s Court for all fines and penalties inflicted under the Corporation byelaws, as per clause 389, Municipal Corporations Act 1867. Cr. Jolly proposed, and Cr. Wright seconded : “That a memorial be sent to the General Government, praying that a sitting of the District Court be held at Cromwell, and shewing the reasons why it is desirable ; and that the same he forwarded through the Superintendent, with a letter to him on the subject, asking his co-operation in the matter.” Carried. The Inspector was instructed to visit and correct the Corporation water-guage, and to take steps to prevent, the water from being reduced iu quantity at the gauge or otherwise tampered with. NOTICE OF MOTION. Cr. Jolly gave the following notice of motion : “That tenders be immediately called for continuing the permanent formation of Melmore-terrace to Down-st.”_ The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman.