INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS
(per united press association.) Nelson, August 27. The latest from the Owen is that the reef found in the Waikatu Extended mine ia sft thick, in solid country. It shows a strong northern strike, but the underlie cannot be gold-bearing, and average I samples are being forwarded for assay. Men are being put on to open the reef. j Auckland, August 27 I Mr Justice Conolly took his seat on the Supreme Court Bench for the first time this morning, aud was welcomed by the legal profession, of whom a large number were present. In replying to an address from the members of the Bar, Mr Justice Conolly expressed his regret at the death of Mr Justice Gillies, and referred at some length to the deceased gentleman. A settler, whose name is as yei unknown, has beeu drowned by the upsetting of a boat on the riyer near Awitu. Dunedin, August 2S The R.M.S. Coptic Captain Bu ton, from Plymouth, via the Cape and Hobart was berthed alongside the pier this afternoon, but as there is a case of scarlet fever on board the pier was barricaded, aud no communication is allowed, so that no passenger list is available. It appears that two deaths occurred on the voyage — one infant, aud four days later its mother, aged 26. The sickness is a case of relapsed scarletiua, which is isolated. The passengers, who numbered 75, will be removed to the quarantine island. Wanganui, August 28The Wanganui Poultry, Cage Bird, and Dog Association held then.' first show today. The show, in the absence of the Mayor, was opened by Mr Gilbert Garson. The exhibits in the Poultry classes were excellent, Messrs Rogen and Co. scooping the pool, but the local exhibitors did exceedingly well. Dogs of all classes were well represented ; also the fox terriers and spaniels, being exceptionally fine. Wellington, This Day. The Rifle match between teams of tbe various Colonial Parliaments is taking place. The New Zealand team fired at Pol lulls Gull}' this morning. The scores were — Anderson, 88 ; Verrall, 74 ; Harnhu, 72; Duncan, 71; Rhodes, 67; Bruce, 60 ; Carroll, 56 ; total, 488.
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Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 32, 29 August 1889, Page 2
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