LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1548, 13 September 1881, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[new ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, September 12. In the House to-day, Hall announced that Government would, for this session, abandon with regret the Hospital and Charitable Aid Bill, and also the Crown and Native Lands Rating Bill, Roads Construction Bill, Sharebrokers Act Repeal Bill, and Patients Act Amendment Bill. A proposal had been made to refer the Corrupt Practices Bill to a select committee, and to-moirow he would announce what Government intended to do. The Public Works Act Amendment Bill, and the Companies Act Amendment Bill were likelv to give rise to much discussion, and there is very little hope of passing them. If there was not much opposition he would try to pass the Fisheries and Friendly Societies Bill, and also the Town, Districts and Counties Act 1 Amendment Bills if possible. The other consolidation bills, lie thought, might be passed in the morning sitting; and if members would summaii.se their remarks, the Estimates might bo got through this week, and the prorogation take place about the middle of next week. Carterton, September 12. Alfred Blackesly, manager of Henry Bunny’s station, Tarataki West, formerly an employe of Brogdeu and Co., was drowned on Saturday in the Waingawa river. In company with Henry

Rossiter, deceased was rabbit hunting on an island in the river, when the stream began to rise. Rossiter suggested going down to the bridge, but deceased decided to cross, ami was swept away in the attempt. Rossiter who was carrying a swag, had a narrow escape. Deceased remarked before crossing, that it was the anniversary of the Rimutnka railway accident, through which he was a sufferer. His body has not yet been found. The river is very high. Christchurch, September 12. The Tararua Fund for the families of the Wesleyan Ministers lost in that steamer, amounts to £2500, of which £2300 was collected here. Some amounts have yet to come in.

New Plymouth, September 12. The steamer Tui, on entering the Waitara river, went on the North Spit where she now lies. She is leaking, and is'said if not got off to-night she will be abandoned.

The Natives went down from Parihaka on Saturday, and trespassed upon land recently purchased at Ngakumakiimi by Burgess. They entered his stockyard, which was newly built, and pulled it down. After prowling about some time they decamped. It is hoped the Constabulary will take some action in the matter.

Invercargill, September 12. A man named Edward Browne, aged 62, working near New River ferry, disappeared since the 29th ult, and has not since been heard of. He is believed to have fallen into the river.

Mrs Muir's Edendale Hotel, was burned down on Sunday morning. There are no particulars. It is believed nothing was saved. The following are the insurances : —£6oo on the building, and £IOO on stock and furniture in Norwich Union.