INTERPROVINCIAL.

Hawke's Bay Times, Issue 1566, 10 April 1874, Page 178

INTERPROVINCIAL.

AUCKLAND. 7th April. A Fatal Aooident occurred yesterday. Four cadets were out shooting, and one, Joseph Garty, tripped over his rifle, which exploded, and shot another boy through the the breast. He died immediately. The boy shot is a nephew of Dr Bayntum. His father is away South. Mary Cotter, daughter of a cabinetmaker in Queen-street, was found dead in bed yesterday morning. She had taken a sleeping-draught on the previous night for neuralgia. It is believed that heart-disease was the cause of eath.—At the inquest, the evidence showed that the sleeping draught was not the cause of her death. The jury returned a verdict of "died from natural causes." Sporting.—The following are the nominations for the Autumn meeting: Autumn Handicap, of £lso—Tatler, Discord, Parawheuua, Batter, Calumny, Lurline, and Golden Crown. Steeplechase, of £lo— Pharaoh, Sam Weller, Bostello, Sam, Rarey, Sultan, Bustic, Quicksilver, and Bugiublue. Auckland Cup Handicap, £IOO —Discord, Parawhenua, Batter, Calumny, Lurline, and Golden Crown. Bth April. Supreme Court.—The Chief Justice, in opening the criminal session of the Supreme Court, commented on the smalluess of the calender, and said there were not more than a quarter of the cases he had tried in one session. Sullivan.—lt is generally reported that Sullvan left for Sydney by the City of Melbourne, which left at midnight on Wednesday last; but the Inspector of Police has denied the report. The wharf Laborers have resolved to demand 10s a-day of eight hours, for discharging vessels. GBAHAMSTOWN. 7th April. The Good Templars' anniversary soiree was held last night. H. H. Lusk, President, said that, to carry on a crusade, the Goo Templars must be prepared to spend money for the purchase of vested rights from persons engaged in the liqaor traffic. The statement was received with dissent. There were nearly 500 persons present. TAURANGA. Bth April. Prospects of Settlement.—Mr Stewait returned from Kati Kati last night, and n ports favorably of the land, its soil, and position. He complains that several sections of the best land have been given to the natives by the Government, otherwise it would decide the settling of Kati Kati at once. The Times points out that there are 35,000 acres of magnificent country near Tauranga, suitable for special settlements, belouging to the natives, and urges the Government to purchase the same. Tauranga Wheat.—Mr Chadwick, of Tauranga, has growu wheat which has realized the highest price paid in this province this season. The Native Boundary Dispute.—Mr Halse, of the Native Department, is said to be quietly and satisfactorily settling the native dispute at Horohoro, about which some sensational telegrams lately appeared. The dispute is believed to be merely a tribal one and easily adjusted. The Opotiki Telegraph Line was completed yesteiday. The office, which is in cousre of erection, will be open for business by the end of May. WELLINGTON. 9th April. The Hutt Railway—The Government have taken over the Hutt railway. Messrs Broaden have issued invitations for s grand ball to be given in the theatre next Tuesday. "Westland Loan.—Tenders are invited for the purchase of £50,000 worth of New Zealand Government debentures under the Westland Loan Act. 1873. Appointment.—The Hon. J. D. Ormond has been appointed Government Agent at Napier and Wairoa for the Confiscated Lauds Commissioner. TARAN^KI. NEW PLYMOUTH. 7th April. The Races. At the Taranaki races' yesterday, seven hundred people were on the course. Maiden Plate. Mr C. George's Waikato, aged horse), 1 ; Mr Lingard's Falcon, aged. 2 ; Mr J. Day's Flora, 3 yrs, 3. The Innkeeper's Cup was won by Mr J. Paul's Titanium, aged. Railway Stakes. —Mr T. V. Brown's Lochnivar, 5 yrs, 1 ; Mr Quinlivan's Fair Helen, aged, 2 : Titanium scratched. Ladies'Purse.—Mr T. V Brown's Peer, 6 yrs, 1; Mr J. Paul's Titanium, 2. In the first heat, coming up the straight, a horseman inside the rope baulked Titanium, causing him to lose the heat; in the second heat the Peer bolted, but managed to have his distance; in the third heat Peer came in well a-head. The Superintendent leaves for Wellington to-morrow, on business with the Geueral Government. CANTERBURY. CHKISTCHUKCH. 7th April. The Heathcote Elect'on.—Defeat of Mr Stafford,—The prilling for the election of three mein' ,r, vs to represent ITea<hcote in the Provincial C uneil, took place yesterday. There were five candidates, and great interest vyas taken throughout the Province as to the result. The candidates were, Mr Montgomery, the President of the Provincial Executive ; Mr Fisher, the former member ; Sir Cracroft Wilson, M.G.A ; Dr. Foster, who favored secular education ; and E. W. Stafford, M.G.A., who was supposing the denominational system of educatlua. 1. ■ withstanding the fact that it was East..

Monday, and a general holiday, a large number of electors polled. The following was the result:—Montgomery. 483 ; Fisher, 315 ; Wilson, 230; Foster, 225; Stafford, 163. Great Floods and Destruction of Property.—The floods in the rivers north have approached Rangitata, and carried: away the bridge. The Waimakariri has flooded the town badly. A portion of the protective embankments and also part of the railway line are washed away, causing a suspension of traffic until they are repaired. 7.30 p.m —There is a flood at Kaiapoi, the" Waimakariri being higher yesterday than was ever known before. It began to rise at noon, and continued till 11 p.m. The railway line was washed away about a mile and a-half between Chaney's and the railway bridge across the Waimakariri. The bridge was not damaged. The mails were brought up to-dar. All the stores at Kaiapoi along the river side are flooded. Two firms had a lot of grain damaged. The people in the eastern part of the town were taken out of their houses in boats with great difficulty, the current being so strong. The water rose 18 inches higher than at the great flood in February, 1868. A deal of damage has been, done to the grass land, and a good many cattle, pigs, and sheep were drowned. Several stacks of grain were damaged. The inland portion of the town was not much flooded. The embankment at the north bank of the river was washed away, damaging the gard ens and f urni ture on that side. The general flood was caused by the fresh meeting the high tide, and backing the water up. Bth April'.—The flood in the Waimakariri has subsided. Considerable damage has been done. The repairs to the railway line will take a week.

The Races.—Champagne Stakes—Wai« nui, 1; Remnant, 2 ; Emmeline, 3. Won hands down all the way. Easter Handicap —Calumny, 1 ; Revoke, 2. Won easily Curragli Selling Handicap—Lunu's Bat, 1; Webb's Tantrum filly, 2. Won easily. The winner was sold for £26. All-aged StakesCalumny, 1 ; Malice, 2. i, Won in a canter The Consolation Handicap was won by Templeton, Parawhenua second. Bth April.—Hurdle Race of £75, added to sweepstakes of £6 each for acceptors : entrance £3, to go to the funds ; distance 2 J miles, over ten flights of hurdles— Lunn's Alice Grey, 4 years, lOst. 101 b., 1 ; Mallock's Scandal, aged, 9st., 2. Alice Grey led a slow race, Scandal bring close on her quarters ; but falling at the last hurdle, allowed Alice Grey to win as she liked. Cavalry Race of £25, with sweepstakes of £1 added for second horse—Anton's Doctor, 1; Strout's Major, 2. Splendid race all the way between the two ; won by a length. Great Autumn Handicap of £2OO, with sweepstakes of £lO added, half forfeit for acceptors—Watt's Kakapo, 3 years, 6st. 71b., 2 ; Webb's Revoke Colt, 3 years, 6st, 3. A splendid race, Templeton (3 vears, 6st. 101 b.) and Lurline (4 years, 9st. lOlbs."). made the ruining till half a-mile from home, when Kakapo came up and Lurline was pulled back. Bth April. Rifle Association.—The Rifle Association's Annual Prize Firing was concluded yesterday. The two priucipal prizes were won by Gunner Paton, of the Christchurch Artillery. 9th April. Supreme Court.—The Supreme Court calendar for the session shows an average number of cases, including larceny, forgery, perjury, bigamy, and concealment of birth.— John Wilmshurst, late surgeon of the ship Isles of the South, has been convicted of larceny as a bailee.during the voyage out, Sentence is deferred. The Maori Meeting at Kaiapoi is still going on. No decision has as yet been arrived at. Francis Walstab,thesonof aMelbouroe auctioneer, who had been committed for trial on three distinct charges of obtaining money under false pretences, was arrested at; Oamaru, en route for Melbourne, by the Albion. MARLBOROUGH. BLENHEIM. 7th April. Fire.—The Tasmanian Hotel was burnt; down at midnight. The origin of the eonflagration is believed to be from a fire left, smouldering on a hearth. The total loss is £BBO. The landlord is the owner of the house, which is insured for £450 in the New Zealand Insurance Company. The family escaped through a window. The Population of Marlborough is 6.143, being an increase of 908 since last census. O T A G O. DUNEDIN. 7th April. Supreme Court.—The Criminal sittings begin on Wednesday, with the heaviest calendar known on the civil side. There is another libel case against the Star. The total Population of the province is 84,000, giving an increase of 15,000 during the last three years. Sunday Liquor Selling.—The Resident Magistrate has requested the police to find out the names of publicans who sell liquor on Sunday, and said that those who do so will not get their licenses renewed. The Price of Gold.—The gold sent to the Melbourne banks realized Is 6d per ounce more than is given here. Bth April. The outgoing Suez Mail leaves here next Monday. Tenders for the new Government school have been accepted for £1,500. ■ Two men have been fined £2 each for cruelty to a dog. The passengers by the Surat have all received their luggage ; most of it has been spoiled by sea water. Smyth's tender, £7,279, for a portion of the Clutha line, has been accepted. Supreme Court.—The criminal sessions commenced to-day. Long, the murderer, v' 1 probably be tried by a special jury. A

large number of witnesses will be examined for, the defence. ~;-'\Another fine sea trout has been caught at the Otago heads. Two candidates are in the field for the "•,■<!*':!. coming Mayoralty. One hundred and forty-five nominations forimmigrants were forwarded by the Mongo* yesterday. 9th April. Supreme Court.—-John Brown, a Government clerk, has pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing £ HOC, the property of the Government.—Sentence is deferred. The trial of Long, the murderer,'is fixed for the 22nd Bank of Otago.—A dividend of £2los per share was received by the San Francisco mail for the proprietors of the Bank of Otago. The Surat Luggage.—A passenger by the Surat, who brought an action yesterday against the agents of that vessel to recover the value of his lost luggage, was nonsuited. INVERCARGILL. Bth April, Sale of Pastoral Leases.—At the sale of pastoral lenses the various lots were eagerly competed for, with the following resultsRun 449, 20,001) acres, estimated to carry 100 sheep, upset price, £4l 13|4, realized £lO3. Run 460, 6000 acres, carry 40 sheep, upset priee £lO 8/4, realized £460 < Run 452, 19,400 acres, carry 1500 sheep, upset price £4O 8/4, realized £l7B, -Bun 453, 19,5000 acres, carry 700 sheep, upset price £4O 12/6, realized £67. The above bonus is for ten years lease, the amount of rent being 7dper head for sheep and 3/6 for cattle. i