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Nelson, February 26. , ; AbquJ; twelve, days ago a man named Edward Green went into the bush in the neighborhood of Lyell. His have been diligently searching till yesterday, when they found the body of the unfortunate, which they buried. Wellington, February 26. \ Over 150 of unemployed have been taken on in road making on the Waimate Plains.
The Wellington Naval Brigade fired a match against the. Dunedin Naval Brigade to-day, and made 669. This is the largest score yet made in the Col* ony. Seaman Harris was top scorer, with 76 out of a possible of 84.
DUNEDIN RACES. [A portion of-the following was pnblished as an Extra last evening.] Dunedin, February 26. The weather is dull, owing to a heavy fog hanging over the hills; but there is little likelihood of rain. The Governor and Lady Robinson arrived on the racecourse early. Natator was scratched for the Cup early this morning. Two totalisators are at work, and are fairly patronised. When the first event was started, at one o'clock punctually, 20.00 persons were on the course. Free Handicap.—One mile. Luna ... ... ... l On Dit ... ... " 2 Teia 3 Won by a nose, after a capital race. Time, lrain. 48sec. Champagne Stakes.—Six furlongs. Sir Modred 1 Revoke colt ... ... 2 Waimea colt ... ... 3 Time, Imin. 21sec. Dunedin Cup. Miita ... 1 Titania ... ... ... 2 Foul Play . ... '" 3 Ten started. Won by a length. Time, 3min. 56sec. Ladies' Purse. Hilarious ... ... \ Volunteer 2 Publican's Handicap-. Luna ... ... ... 1 Billingsgate .... ... 2 Natator ..; 3 Selling Race. Adamant ... ... 1 Glendyne ... ... 2 i. (Hengary ... .... ■ 3
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Kumara Times, Issue 1064, 27 February 1880, Page 2
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