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Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2588, 3 June 1871, Page 2

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(from greville’s telegram company, reuter’s agents.) Wellington, June 3. The case against Mr Lemon had a ludicrous termination, concluding as follows ;—Mr Tra vers, at the conclusion of the evidence for the prosecution : “That closes the case.” Mr Allan, counsel for the defendant: “I do not think it necessary to say a word.” The Court; “ Case dismissed.” Mr Travers : “ Without a reason f’ The court: “Yes, the case is dismissed, and Mr Lemon discharged,” Queenstown, June 3, The dredging operations on the Shotover river are proving a great success. Tauranga, June 3. The schooner Tauranga arrived from Auckland this morning. Mr Mitchell, M.P.C., pleaded guilty to a charge of using abusive language towards the Chief Taipari, and was bound over to keep the peace—himself for LIOO and two sureties of LSO each. The Thames goldfields are still prosperous. Tha Golden Anchor company obtained 23 i ozs. from 13 tons of stone. There is great dissatisfaction amongst the shareholders in the Caledonian at the management of the mine by Mr Rowe, The mine is still looking well. The Poverty Bay and Charleston mines have taken out very rich stone. The Golden Link took out a cut of rich specimens. The Aburnia Company have taken out some magnificent specimens, and the mine continues to look well. The Bass Rock claim has taken out some rich stone, and the Junction Company are crushing from their new reef. The investigation of the charge against Bird, for stealing specimens from the Nonpariel claim, is going on. Christchurch, June 2. There was a crowded house at the Royal on Miss Anna Forde’s farewell benefit. There is only one case for trial at the criminal sessions. Bird has forfeited his deposit in his third race, and there is great disappointment in consequence.