The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1880.

Kumara Times, Issue 1117, 29 April 1880, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1880.

During the late visit of the Hon. the Minister ior Public Works to this town he was deputationfsed d'ti various subjects of vast importance to this 'district, among which may be mentioned the second section of the Kumara sludgechannel, the Education Beservey 'the approach to the Teremakau bridge, and the dray road between the Christchurch road aud Dillman's Town. While admitting the justice of many of the claims made on the Government by the respective deputations, and as Minister for Public Works promising in some iustances to have them inquired into and reported on, the Hon. Mr Oliver took occasion to say that he " seldom made many promises, but when he did, they could rely on them being carried out." With this assurance} the people of this district had for the time being to remain satisfied, although there were those whose faith in the Wall Ministry was of such small degree that they predicted the hurried visit of the Hon. the Minister for Public Works to this town was simply "bunkum," and would in no Way benefit thebommunity at large. On reference to the report of the proceedings on that occasion, we find that the Hon. Mr Oliver, after visiting the road at the Zigzag, said he " thought it was a matter fdr the Government to deal with, and not the municipal authorities." On the Education Heseive question, he promised he " would urge his colleagues to get this matter dealt with at "once." Relative to Hie sludge-channel, " he recognised the importance and necessity of the work, and when the plans were made, he would have tenders called for its construction at once." On the desirability of the Christchurch road being connected witli Dillman's Town by a branch road, or the widening of the present track, for which purpose MrSeddon, M.H:R., pointed out £IOOO had been placed ou the Estimates* Mr Oliver "promised to bring the matter under the notice of his colleague, as it was not in his (the Minnister for Public Works') department." In Mr Oliver's promises made

cm that occasion we placed the most implicit confidence, and we are gratified to learn that our judgment was not misplaced, as; through telegrams received by the member for tin.? district Mr Seddon, M.H.R., and which have been kindly placed at our disposal, we learn that tendeis will be immediately called for the construction of the second portion of the sludge-channel, as also tor the new approach to the TWeinakm bridge. The .£IOOO placed on the Estimates for the widening of the track between the 'Chris tchurch load and Dillman's Town into a dray road, has also been notified as being at the disposal of the authorities, and, this work also, we presume, will be at once undertaken. Thus all the" most important works brought before the notice of Mr Oliver, during hi s late visit will shortly be proceeded with,, and, under the circumstances, we think that even, the moat bitter political opponent of the present Government, will admi,t that as far as this locality is concerned the advent of the Hall Ministry to office ia one for general congratulation.

The official notification of the return of three members to fill the vacant seats in the Arahura Road Board, under the hand of the Returning Officer, appears in another column:

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council will be held this evening.

We understand that it is the intention of the County Chairman to visit Dillman's Town to-morrow, with the view of settling the dispute between the County Council and the miners relative to the . widening of the track between Dillman's Town and Larrikins.

We would remind those who wish to enjoy an interesting lecture that the Rev. W. West will this evening deliver one on "The Scottish Covenanters," at"St. Andrew's Church, in aid of the Organ fund. A public meeting has been convened by His Worship the Mayor, at the Towii Hall, to-morrow evening, to take the necessary steps for giving a fresh impetus to prospecting in this district. Owing to the importune of the subject for discussion, we trust to see a large attendance.

A severe accident of an unusual nature occurred at the Australian Jockey Club Autumn Meeting, while the race for the Dphcaster Handicap' was being fun. The following ac'cduht is taken from the Sydney Mail:—"As the horses were approaching the home turn, Santa Cruz slipped and came down heavily, throwing his rider (a lad named Clark, from Maitlandj violently to the "ground. Auckland, who was running close behind, stumbled over Santa Cruz, and also threw Hoy, his jockey, heavily to the ground. The stumbling of these two Horses caused three others in the race to come to grief? namely, Warhawk, ridden by Munro ; The Dean, ridden by Davis; and The Star, ridden by Cuff. Clark} who rode Santa Cruz, was picked up insensible, and it was found that he had received a fracture of the skull, beside concussion of the brain; The horse he rode was killed almost instantaneously by the force of the fall; Hoy, the rider of Auckland, wad also rendered insensible, and was found to be seriously injured ; While Cuff, the jockey on The Star, was picked up in an unconscious condition, although he was not so seriously huri ab his two companions; The other risers received a severe shaking, but were hoi niuch injured.''