NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2443, 3 February 1882, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

Leer pebb* ASSOCIATION.J AUCKLAND, February 2. The Leader of the Opposition. Sir George Grey has arrived from Kawau re Otago run business. It is stated that he will interview the Premier and consult the Auckland members and call a public meeting on the subject. The PremierThe Premier visits the Northern districts, accompanied by Mr Hobbs, M.H.8., for the Bay of Islands. The Strike. All attempts at a settlement of the Union Sash and Door Company’s dispute failed, and the men left The manager refuses to pay more than day rate for the extra hour’s labor. Export of Coal. The Sybil took a quantity of Bay coal to Tahiti for the French Government. WANGANUI, February 2. AccidentMr Wilson, of Kaikokopu, was dangerously injured by the wheel of a vehicle passing over his head. Volunteer Funeral At the funeral of Watts, who was shot at the butts, all the Volunteer Corps turned out. About 1000 people were present, and most of the shops were closed. WELLINGTON, February 2, Man Burnt. News is to hand of a man named Finn being burned to death at John Perry’s station, Upper Taneru, while burning scrub. The body was found this morning in a gully, the scrub being burned all round it. Deceased 1 was last seen alive about two o’clock yesterday afternoon. QUEENSTOWN, February 2. Suspicions. The inquest re the fire at Waldeman’s was resumed to-day and further adjourned. The only fresh evidence of any value tendered was that the accused securely fastened bis private house on the terrace, and conveyed to it a basket containing tar; that he visited it several times with full baskets, and came home with them empty. It is supposed that an accomplice will yet give evidence. DUNEDIN, February 2. The Drink Again. Robert Finley, of the late firm Lambeth and Finley, builders, attempted to commit suicide by hanging. He had a 3in rope round bis neck, which he had specially bought for the purpose, and had made his will and completed all preparations. His wife found him, and bis attempt was frustrated. He has been drinking heavily daring the last two years. Another Fire Unexplained. Hawksbury House, at Waikouaiti, wag burned down on Tuesday night under suspicious circumstances. It was the property of Mr Strode, who, when he left, sold it to Constable Townsend, stationed at Waikouaili. The conveyance, however, was not concluded, as nobody was living on the premises. It is thought to be a case of arson, committed out of revenge on the constable. There was furniture in tfao place wt-iob had been cold to various buyers by Mr Strode, but none of it was insured. The premises were injured in the National Office for £IOOO.