LATEST TELEGRAMS.
[press AGENCY.] Baxclutha, October 18. The Post-office here was broken into last night; the cash-box and between £6O and £7O stolen. The cash-box had j not been left in the safe. At a special meeting of the County Council to-ikv, the resolution of the previous meeting, altering the boundaries and representation of Ridings, was confirmed. The inhabitants are now gladfully returning. Hie river rose a few inches
last night, but there was no seriouS flood. It is feared in the meantime that Inch Clutha is still covered with water. The settlers are boating otf : their stock to prevent death by starvation* Gangs of men are adapting the rad way bridge here for foot passengers. LATEST UNPUBLISHED. Wellington, October 16. It is understood that Ministers, have agreed to raise the pay of the Police from the Ist of January.next, but it is not yet known to what extent. Christchurch, October 19. /- The through trains to Dunedin re* sumed running to-day. At the Supreme Court, this morning, the Judge made some very strong remarks about Trustees, who, he said,' were only the servants of the Court. '•
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Kumara Times, Issue 643, 19 October 1878, Page 2
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