LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1470, 14 June 1881, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, June 13. The West Coast coach had a rough time coining over the ranges. At the top of Porter’s Pass there were several hundred yards of ice and snow two or three feet deep, and all the passengers had occasionally to assist in getting the coach out of the slough, while ’Mrs Walter Hill, who was a passenger, acted as driver. As instancing the severity of the weather in the northern district, it may be stated that ten head of cattle were found dead in a paddock near Amberley. Niue men were charged with embezzling cargo from the barque Remington to the extent of four cases of milk, four ditto brandy, one ditto schnapps, and eight bottles stout, total value of which is £2l 4s. Pour of them got nine months’ hard labor, four three months, and the other was admitted to give evidence and let off. The costs of the prosecution and damages are to be paid by prisoners.' Wellington, June 13.

It is understood that Messrs Brogden and Sons have filed a petition of right in the Supreme Court, with a view of bringing their claims against the-‘Cdlony to trial. The total sum claimed is £25,’ 7 64.

The schooner Torea, which left Lyttelton for Kaipara, put into Wellington last night, having lost a man overboard on Saturday night while a heavy southerly gale was blowing. A sea broke on board and washed William Lawson overboard. No assistance could be rendered. Deceased was a young man, and shipped at Lyttelton some time ago. Jonas Woodward, an old and respected resident, died suddenly of apoplexy to-day. Until recently he had held the appointment of Pub'ic Trustee. He was 71 years of age. It has been decided that Fulton, M.H.R. for Taieri, is to second the Address in Reply to-morrow, in the House of Representatives. The brigantine Mary Bannatyne, which left Greymouth for Timaru about a fortnight ago, put in here last night. The vessel was making water. The vessel, after discharging, will be placed on the slip. Dunedin, June 13. A burglary occurred on premises in George street this morning, tools being stolen. The place was afterwards attempted to beset on fire.

WRECK OF THE PAKEHA AND LOSS OF LIFE. Christchurch, June 13. Further particulars respecting the brig Pakeha shows that she was within twelve miles of Otago Heads, when she sprang a leak and became almost unmanageable. The captain decided to run for shelter under Banks Peninsula. On Saturday morning the gale blew several sails out of the holts, and the captain, finding her in a dangerous position, decided to let her drift ashore. One of the masts immediately went over, and the sea swept all the crew into the surf. Petersen, the only one saved, managed to get hold of some floating spars and got ashore. He was the only one of the crew who could swim. None of the bodies have yet been recovered. Dunedin, June 13. The Pakeha was valued at .£I3OO, and formerly belonged to Captain Petersen. Dunedin. She was 170 tons i egister. Captain Boer, the master, was married, and leaves a wife, but no children. The first officer was unmarried. Before tiie vessel left port on her last trip Messrs Findlay and Co. spent nearly £7OO in putting her in repair.