NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1976, 24 June 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBBSS ASSOCIATION.] DUNEDIN, Juno 24. A Plum for the Lawyers. Tho caso is proceeding of Alves v City Corporation, in whioli £SOOO damages aro claimed for land of Fornhill Colliery taken for tlio construction of the Silvorstrearn water raco. Tho proceedings are before Judge Williams and two assessors, and aro likely to last over a week. There aro fifty witnesses for eooh aide. NEW PLYMOUTH, June 21. Laud on Deferred PaymentTho prices at tho salo of Ngairo land yesterday at Hawora, on deferred payments,

ranged from £2 to £7 per acre. The sale • realised £13,000. i INVEBOABGILL, June 24. A Suspicious BeataThe wife of a publican north of Inver- , cargill was found dead in bed, with several severe bruises on her body which excited ] suspicion of violence. An inquest commenced yesterday, and was adjourned for , medical evidence. The Licensed Victuallers. A meeting of the Licensed Victuallers reBolved to ask the Government if the Commissioners are acting from instructions received or on their own responsibility in reference t j the notices sent to the licensees of wooden hotels, about refusing the licenses unless the houses were built of briok, stone, or concrete. Also, a memorial was forwarded to the Government, drawing attention to the excessive powers of the Licensing Commissioners and the recant arbitrary powers exercised in this district, and asking for a right to appeal to a higher Court in cases where applications for renewals were refused. WELLINGTON, Juno 24. The Licensing BillA deputation from the Licensed Victuallers' Conference waited on the Government this morning with suggested amendments to the Licensing Bill. The reply received was that the matter would be considered. AUCKLAND, June 23. Investment and Building Society. At the annual meeting of the Auckland Co-operative Permanent Investment and Building Society, the report showed that the total yearly receipts were £70,947; cash in bank, £10,046; net profit, £6583; balance available for bonus, £2980 ; investors' interest, 8 per cent. Colonel Haultain was elected president for next year. A Pugilist OverboardAbe Hicken fell over the wharf to-night as the Botorua hauled off. He was rescued by a bystander, who jumped after him, and both were brought ashore in a boat. Hicken, who was booked by the steamer, lost his passage. WELLINGTON. June 23. Hew Licensing BillA deputation from the licensed victuallers' conference will wait on the Premier to-morrow morning for the purpose of bringing under the notice of the Legislature the suggested amendments to tue new Licensing Bill made at the Conference. Gun OccidentA young man named Harland had one of his hands, seriously injured by the explosion of his gun while out shooting at Carterton, on Monday. DTJNEDIN, June 23. Tire. A fire at the premises of Mr Neme chemist, of Caveraham, caused damage to the extent of £2O.