NEW ZEALAND.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 948, 22 July 1903, Page 1

NEW ZEALAND.

1 'A REASSURING MESSAGE. -Per -Associatinn. " /AUCKLAND., last nighty .The supposed''anthrax auTukekohe proves' to- be, inflammation 'ol the lungs, in cattle owned by Mr C. Latimer, 'caused', by /the' severe'.weather. A post mortem of one cow, proves •this conclusively; Mr Latimer states that the symptoms of other animals that -died were similar. THE ACT;, ; /, i -oD. .McAlister, master, of the steamer Toroa,.! .was lined two pounds and costs for a breach of,the Shipping Act, in proceeding to sea without a certificated second uWELL-DESERVED LESSON. , ■ -DANNEVIRKE,-last -night. •‘I man named W. Thomas was fined-ten pounds, or in default sis Weeks’ imprisonment,; for obstructing the‘police‘in a street row. FROM SHEER, TO. COWS. The sheep returns for. the district comprised between Rangitikei and Mokau rivers show, a decrease of 233,291, as compared with last year. Wanganui district has declined by 67,000, the biggest deficiency.; Hawera 50,000, Stratford 35,000, Patea 32,000, and Rangieikei 29,000 The decrease is due largely to settlers turning their attention to dairying. FOOTBALLER COOKE. WELLINGTON, last night. .The New Zealand Rugby .Union has Wired to the manager of the New Zealand team, asking whether the circumstances warranted .Cooke’s recall. Mr Norris replied : “ Recall unmerited at present. Will report fully, after enquiry to be held next ‘Friday at Sydney.” THE SATURDAY; HOLIDAY.. ■At a full meeting of tradesmen last night a resolution strongly condemning the proposal in the proposed Shops and Shop Assistants Bill, to make a Saturday, half-holi-day compulsory, was carried unanimously. It was decided to promote a petition against the clause. -