NEW ZEALAND.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1807, 13 July 1906, Page 4

NEW ZEALAND.

(Pei! Fiona Association.!

Auikhtru 1 , imt night,

David Mooro, arrostod ou tlio s.s. Sonoma, was romandod to b’ydnoy on a cliargo of stealing £-00, tho proporty of Uio Sydnoy Oporativo Bakors Association, of which accusod was secretary. Ho was found by tho detectives at work in tho Sonoma's bakery under tho naino of Williams. Tho President of tho New Zealand Bowling Association is making arrangements for a tour of Now Zealand bowlers in Australia. Leaving at tho beginning of October, it is intended to talco representative rinks from Auolc** laud, Wollington, Christchurch, and Dunedin, while tho West Coast and Taranaki will also send four players, A match against Australian representative teams will take place in Mel** bourno during Cup week. Tho tour ia expected to last livo weeks. Tuihope, lust night. Tho Waiouru town sections, -l miles from Taihupo, on the main trunk lino, woro ollored yesterday, the upset prices ranging from £5 to £ls. The sections roulised from £ll to £ls. A majority of tho purchasers were outsido inves-* tors. The ealo realised £L22L. Local residents were surprised at tho big pi i os.

Hasting?, last night. At nn inquest yesterday on a boy cametl Willio Johnson, son of loroy Johnson, the well known jockey and trainor, who was killed by his saddle slipping round the pony, ami bomg dragged some distanco by Ins loot, being caught in the stirrup, a vordict of accidental death was returned. The polico last night received word from Olrig station that a man had boon found dead in a paddock, with a gun besido him. Apparently he had been dead a month. Tho body has not jot been identified,

Kc-tsoo, last night. Tho annual show of tho Nelson Poultry Association begins to-day, and judging is now proceeding. Poultry, pigeons, and canaries total oyer one thousand entries, and represent all parts of the colony. Christohurcb, last night. A good many young lambs are to be seen in North Canterbury. Farmers arranged this, anticipating an early spring demand, A strong young men’s no-liconso club has been formed in. tho city. Bright sunshine, with a fairly high temporature, succeeded tho recent wintry woathor. Farmers’ work is well forward, and thero is a fair acro-> ago under whoat,

Invercargill, last night, Tho well known local stoamer, tho Roso Casey, is ashoro. _ Tho_ vessel lies on a level sandy hoacU, aacl m a position whero temporary ropairs can bo effected. Her cargo consists of korosono and cement. The lattor. is irreparably damagod. At high tide tho stoamer is full of water. There is a hole under the engine roo n. DudccUd, last night. The Fanciers’ Show opened to-day. Doga make a particularly lino show, while birds aro good. The entries are largo. Tho South Island is well represented. Judging is proceeding.

Napier, last night. A petition is in courso of circulation praying Sir Joseph Ward to appoint Mr Samuel Carnell to a seat iu tho Upper House, in recognition of his long and faithful service to tho Liboral caueo.

Oarunru, last night. A fire occurred early this morning in a block of stone buildings owned by James Emslie, and occupied by the Singer Sowing Machine Company, Miss Mac Cormack (dressmaker), Irving (bootmaker). The premises of the Singer Company and Miss Mac Cormack wore guttod. The latter was uninsured, losing everything. Irving was insured for JUoO. Much of his stcelc was damaged. Tho fimgsr Comnanv’o inoiironne is unknown. iho building was insured for £3-io in the South British.

Napier, last night. A moderately attended meeting las; evening decided to raise funds with tho object of perpetuating the memory of the late Premier. A resolution was also carriod that the district co operate in a national memorial.

Wanganui, last night, The triennial meeting of sawmillers was held hero to-day. Representatives were present from the West Coast of tho i?outh Island, Wellington, Wairarapa, Hawke’s Bay, Rangitikei, and Taranaki. Matters of interest to the trade were discussed, including deferential rates on the railway, it being pointed out that ths millers iu this district were pajiogthe maximum rates, while concessions wore granted in other parts.