NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1990, 10 July 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

AUCKLAND, July 9. Proposed New Line of Coastal Steamers. It is stated in Auckland that a gentleman largely interested in the coasting trade has in view the formation of a new line of firstclass coasting steamers, with head-quarters at Auckland. By last mail advices were received of substantial offers of cipital from a well-known Clyde firm, as well as prices and quotations for building a fleet of steamers suitable for the trade which it is proposed to take up. The prices named are very moderate, owing to the cheapness of iron and the lowness of wages. A meeting is to be called of those interested in the shipping and commerce of the port, with a view of enlisting local capital in the enterprise. Steam to FijiThe tender of the Auckland Steam Shipping Company for a monthly service to Levuka and Fiji has been accepted for £2ooo a year, conditionally on the parliamentary vote. Fatal AccidentA young man named J. Fahey and his nephew, James Dunn, while felling timber at South Aririua, met with an accident. The tree fell in the wrong direction and killed Fahey. The deceased’s father and mother were killed at Maketu at the opening of the Waikato campaign in 1863. Publicans and Brewers. At a meeting of the publicans and brewers, the latter agreed not to supply any publican with beer who sold under 6i inside, and 5d outside the house, and agreed to enter into a bond with a penalty of £SOO to fulfil the engagement. Criminal Sessions. At the criminal sessions to-day, Robert Little, shoemaker, was acquitted on a charge of fraudulent bankruptcy, namely alleged concealment of goods from his creditors. GISBORNE, July 9. The Oil Springs. It is expected that boring operations will shortly commence at the Springs. Mr Clarke the representative of a Sydney capitalist has been here some time and hao despatched an engineer to the ground. WELLINGTON, July 9. Foxton and New Plymouth Railway. The following tenders were received for the Carlyle Station Contract, formation and permanent waj, Foxton to Now Plymouth railway, Accepted—Downes and Procter, Dunedin, £16,928. Declined —Saunders, Wellin ton, £17,296 ; Wilkie, Wanganui, £17,516; A, A. Macfarlane, Wanganui, £17,903 ; Mace and Basset, Patea, £18,445; Denby, Wanganui, £18,721; W. Rowe, Grey, £19,732; Lookie, Wellington, £19,891; Blair, Dunedin, £19,850 ; Hunt and Whyte, Auckland, £21,858; McGrath, Chris church, £22,131 ; Dickson and Aitcheson, Patea, £25,351. HOKITIKA, July 9. Gold Mining. A miner, lately arrived in town from Lake Mapourika district, reports that Cunningham and party, who have been prospecting a lead adjoining Zala and Co.’s ground, have struck payable gold, which will give good wages for some time to come. Several parties have taken up ground adjoining Cunningham. It is said that there is plenty of room for a large number of miners in the vicinity, and that there is every prospect of the Mapourika distrio turning out a good goldfield. TIMARU, July 9. The RiversIn marked contrast to the bitter frosts of the past few nights, a hot North-Wester has prevailed all day, and owing to the melting of the snow the larger rivers are rapidly rising. Heavy WeatherAll the vessels which put to sea on Sunday and Monday have now returned. The captain of the Ethel reports sighting a floating body in Cook’s Strait. The brig Emily met with a terrible gale on June 19 th and 20th. About noon on the former data a heavy sea struck the vessel, throwing her on her beam ends and smashing the bulwarks, jolly-boat, main and fore hatch, and washing away all the spars on dock. A sailor named Cassidy was washed overboard, but the backwash of the sea saved him, as he caught hold of a rope and was hauled on board. DUNEDIN, July 9. The Bottle License. Mr W. D. Stewart, M.H.R., will leave for Wellington on Saturday. An influential deputation of merchants and grocers, introduced by Mr James Rattray, waited on Mr Stewart in reference to the proposed abolition of the bottle license. They urged the great injustice which would bo inflicted upon those who had vested interests, and the inconvenience which would be suffered by the community who had hitherto been able to obtain liquor from grocers, Mr Stewart said he was in favor of the present system being continued in those counties in which the Councils did nofc object. Ned Kelly. The “Bruce Herald ” is responsible for the statement that Ned Kelly was shearing on Mr Dillon Bell’s station, near Invercargill, in the season of 1876, and passed by the name of “Bill” (William) West. He was wanted in Victoria at that time for sheep-stealing.