Telegraphic Intelligence.

Hawke's Bay Times, Issue 1588, 26 June 1874, Page 267

Telegraphic Intelligence.

PER ANOLO-AUBTBALIAN HIESS TELEGKAM AGKfcCT. INTERPROVINOIAL. AUCKLAND. ",'... 23rd June. Kaipara Railway.—The tender of Daniel Fulton, of Auckland, has been accepted for the formation, ballasting, and laying the permanent way of the Riverhead contract of the Kaipara railway. The amount of the tender is £11.487. 25th June. The Charge of Incendiarism of Hobson's Buildings, against the youth Alexander Brown, son of Samuel Brown, an owner of property in Shortland-street, was commenced to-day. The Herald shipping reporter stated that, subsequently to the fire, Brown urged him to advocate in that paper the granting of a reward for discovering the fire and saving the block. The evidence of the Inspector of Police chiefly contradicted the prisoner's version, of having seen a man do the deed and run away, and related the discovery of a portion of the Jewish Chronicle, lamp-wick, rags, &c, which were identical with other portions of the same articles found in the house of the accused's father. ALEXANDRA, WAIKATO. 24th June. The "Aukati" is now broken, and produce is coming in fast. There is great competition amongst the storekeepers. The Maoris are reaping the benefit, and obtaining 6s 6d. a bushel for maize. WELLINGTON. 24th June. Success of the Opera Troupe.—Lady Fergusson attended the benefit of Alice May, of the Opera Troupe. There were over 1,000 people present. This was the largest house ever yet secu in Wellington. Five hundred people were sent away, as the management refused to sell more tickets after half-past seven. The audience was most enthusiastic, and showered bouquets on the stage. The New Colonial Bank —Six thousand shares in the New Colonial Bank have been allotted during the last two days. 25th June. The Tender of Mr T. R. Spiller for the Waipawa Court-house (£600) has been accepted. The following were declined —S, Brown, £670; J. M'Sweeney, £724; W. M'Dougall, £757. Resignation.—His Excellency has accepted the resignation of Commodore Goodenough, R.N., if his seat in the Executive Council of New Zealand. CANTERBURY. CHniSTCHURCH. 24th June. Provincial Counoil. —Last night the ordinance introduced to the Provincial Council by the President of the Exective, by which the Superintendent would have power to dismiss the Executive during any session of the Council, was thrown out by 19 to 17. A resolution was carried to the effect that intending travellers by railway, be allowed to purchase tickets during any part of the day, either at the railway stations or at any other specified places in the various'centres of population, such ticket to be available on the day of issue. An ordinance introduced by the Executive for making over all fees received in Municipalities on account of Dog Tax, and Publicans and auctioneers' licences to the respective Municipalities in which they are received, was thrown out by 19 to 14. OTAGO. DUNEDIN. 25th June. The Libel Case.— ln the Supreme Court, before his Honor Judge Chapman, a rule nisi was obtained to enter up judgment for plaintiff, in the case of Macassey v, Bell, notwithstanding the verdict given in the defendant's favor on the grounds of exclusion of evidence and misdirection.