TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES

Dunstan Times, Issue 525, 10 May 1872, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES

(Per Greville & Co.) Dunedin, May 8, 2 r.M. The Government have received an application from the Tuapeka and "Beaumont Water-Race Company for assistance, under the Regulations, 2,000/. will, in all probability,he granted. The *• Shires Bill” is still in Committee. The proposal'to make females eligible as members of Shire Councils was negatived by fifteen to twelve. Mr. Reid has introduced a new Land Bill. Messrs. Tolmio and Menzies have given notice of a series of resolutions, having for their object the re-opening of the whole question. Mr, Macassey has obtained the appointment of a Committee to confer with the University Council regarding the establishment of medical and law classes. A Committee of Inquiry has been appointed re the Mon Flat sale. Mr. Macassey moved for papers in respect to Judge Ward’s appointment, contending that it was quite unnecessary. Mr. Webster has given notice of a series of restitutions, calling upon the public to contribute one-half towards the expenses of the Dunedin Hospital. Mr. Cargill was entertained at dinner yesterday evening, whoa he was presented with a handsome vase by the citizens of Dunedin. It is understood that the dispute between the Government and’Mr. Brogden, respecting the conditions of the railway contracts, has been satisfactorily settled. The Judges of the Supreme Court acted as arbitrators in the matter. Working plans of the following lines have been placed in the hands of Mr. Brogden : —Picton to Blenheim, Mataura to Invercargill, and Napier to Pakipaki. . }'■ The line between Wellington and the Upper Ilntt will be handed over when Mr. Brogden arrives in Wellington. The plans of the Dunedin and Chitha line have been completed, and the delay in handing over is caused by the absence of Mr. Blair and Mr. Brogden’s engineer. • The surveys for the Greymouth and Brunner line will be ready in a few days. A writ of the Waikouaiti election has been issued. All the Ministry are expected at Weilington in a few days. Auckland May, 7. Vogel leaves’here to-day. The Herald says that a special messenger from the Maori King to the Governor is on his way to Auckland. A messenger is fol lowing, hearing a request to the Governor to attend a great Native ‘ meeting at Waikato. WANGANUI May, 7 Xh« Grand Jury have thrown out tha bills

gainst M‘Coy, who was j charged with murder and manslaughter. The Escort brought 14079 ounces of gold. Lawjeuce was the highest, Queenstown being a few ounces less. The Tararua brings dates to the 2nd. The Victoifijn Parliament opened on tho 2nd. * The debate is still proceeding. The parties are evenly balanced. Sydney. The Martin Ministry have resigned. Great News from Tambaroora. Seventeen tons of(stone yielded 5030 ounces. Wellington,' May 9, 9 a.m. Melbourne 2.—The twenty-third annual meeting of the Australian Mutual Pr ovident Intitule was held at Sydney on the 24th of April. ■ The report presented, showed extraordinary success. Issued during tho year 2,337 new policies, the new premiums amounted to 32,733/, per annum, assuring §30,904/. The gross annual revenue amounts to 249,010/., and the credit balance for the year is 140,082/. The accumulated funds now amount to 984,824/. Dunedin, May 9, 5.30. A repost has just reachedtown that a man whose name is unknown was dangerously shot whi’e crossing the line of fire of the Volunteers practising at the Anderson’s Bay range. Mr. M ‘Pariand, Captain of the Artillery, and who is about leaving for Melbourne, was entertained at dinner, and was presented with a handsome testimonial hy the battery. To-day is observed as a close holiday, Services were held in nearly all the churches, which were largely attended. The Council yesterday adonted an address to the Queen. The Laud aid Shires Bill has been virtually disposed of. Mr. Reid promises financial statement on Tuesday next. In the matter of the Land Bill, Tolmie’s proposal for a constitutional Land Board evoked acrimonious discussion. Mr. Maoaasey’s proposal to make it nonpolitical was negatived. The Waste Land Board, acting on the Superintendent’s sngggestion, has given notice to cancel the Pre;ervation Inlet Coal Leases unless executed within a week.