LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1385, 10 March 1881, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[new ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, MaTch 9» The man Beau field, who attempted to shoot Spring, in Colombo street) on Thursday, was committed for trial today. He asserted that Spring had come between him and his wife, and prostituted his family. DuNfeoiN,. March 9. • Mr Royse, miller, writes to the Star against the project for establishing an an Oatmeal Factory in the Colony for supplying the Home market. Heshipped 100 tons Home last year. A meeting of those interested in the shipment of frozen meat and other produce to Great Britain. was held this afternoon. It was resolved to form a company for the purpose. Wellington, March 8. It is understood the Premier will accompany the Governor on his southern tour. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency report under date, London, March 7th, that wool competition is incensing, and the market is firmer. Wheat market is firmer, Adelaide and Victoria being worth 51s per 4961b5. Auckland, March 8, The City of Sydney sails for Sydney at 10 p.m. Emily Barnett, lodger with Mrs Alexander*, Wynyard street, poisoned herself with strychnine. Or Alexander, recently from the south, who was in the garden heard her sci earns, and found her in convulsions. She got the poison out of his study. She arrived by the ship Adamant a year ago. A young man named Tom Watson, on board the Hawea, was caught by machinery, and his bowels cut right across. He was sent to the Hospital. NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING. Nelson, March 9. In match 12th, the North Island carbine team alone fired—H. Dixon (Wellington), was first, with 76 points ; Armstrong (Thames), 74, second ; Thomas (Thames), third. The Consolation was won by Sharland (Nelson), who takes £5; Wilson (Otago), second, who receives £2 ; and Marshall (Otago), third, who takes £1 9s 4d. The prizes were distributed this afternoon by Mrs Suter, wife of the Bishop.