TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume III, Issue 318, 30 November 1881, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

CABLE. [r.KI.’TEII’S TKI.EII RAMS.] LONDON. November 28. A. storm of unusual violence Iris been experienced over the greater part of England, during (lie just 10 hours, causing immense destruction of property and numerous wrecks on the coast. Lefrov, (tfla.-i M.apleton, who was recontiy found guilty of murder of Gold, on the Brighton railway, lias admitted lie committed the crime, also confesses to the murder of Lieut. Roper, of Chatham, whose death occurred mysteriously some time hack.

The wreck of the iron ship .Bolton Abbey, of Liverpool, is reported from Hong Kong, while on a voyage from Newcastle to Manilla. The captain and all the crew, excejit three, were saved, and reached Hong Kong. November 20. Lefroy was hanged to-day in Newgate gaol. BERLIN. November 2-8. The Emperor William, who has been severely indisposed, is now able to take carriage exercise. SYDNEY. November 20. Bandsman Yates, of 11. M.S. .Bacchante, has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment end dismissal from the service, for desertion.

[uxiTF.n in: ass association] WELLINGTON. ‘Phis Day. The. Appeal Court is occupied with the appeal eases Frank Jr. Canterbury Jockey Club, and Hobbs and Goodwin, are not finished. 'Pile police have given notice of their intention to strictly, enforce the Gaming and Lotteries Act against all sweeps on the racecourseo to-morrow. The following arc the vital statistics for Wellington during November, which virrually ends to-day, the public olliees being closed to-morrow ; Births 121, deaths 25, marriages 18.

WELLINGTON, (MUTT). This Day. 1 I vACF.ror us k. The Spring Meeting I opened to-day. The attendance was poor, I hut pleasant weather prevails. When the | saddling boll rung for the first race only 1 about 500 were present. Detectives arc going round taking the I names of all concerned in half-crown sweeps. | Railway Stakes. Hilda I, Randwick 2, j Grand Duchess 3. .Seven started. Time, { 1 min. ISsccs, I Hurdles.—Angler 1, Clarence 2, Sliamj rock 3. DUNEDIN. This Day. Dcnkiun Racks Spring Handicap. Nautilus 1, Talent 2. Only 2 started. Won easily. Trotting Race—Peggy 1, Bella 2. NEW PLYMOUTH. This Day. Information has been laid and a summons taken out against the two men who were dismissed from the Taranaki Mounted 1 lilies Corps for appropriation of articles, whi n searching \vhares, mouth of Waitara for arms. Hiroki was brought up this morning charged with stealing-y double-barrelled gun and other articles the property of W.Taylor of Waitotara. After the evidence of Mr Taylor and a native witness, prisoner was j io omitted for trial.

RIiKFTOX, This Day. A great conflagration commenced after 2 o'clock this morning, at Finlay’s Bakery. The properties destroyed arc Michael Dunn’s furniture warehouse and workshop : Frank i lampion's shop and corn store ; Finlay’s shop and bakery ; George Shepherd’s old butchers whop, unoccupied, owned by Mr Dawson ; Dawson’s Ilall: Dawson’* large two-storey hotel; Corbett’s bakery and shop; Dank’s hotel; Ceilings, boot-maker, shop and workroom. Damages about LLi, ( K)il, very little insured. Fears are entertained of a lodger at Dawson’s mime 1 Peter Alsted hi'A'ing Iraesi burned, Search is being made,

IN YE RCA RG ILL. This Day. Statistics for period ending November JO, for the Invercargill district —Births T2, marriages 7, deaths 23. TA U RANG A. This Day. The candidates nominated to-day were: Deo. Yesscy Stewart, D. B. Morris, Win. Kelly, and 11. T. Rowe. The show of hands was in favor of Stewart. CHRISTCHURCH. This Day. A woman named Bridget Payne was arrested last night for attempting to burn her house down. The Industrial Association last night passed a resolution condemning the pamphlet issued by the Committee in opposition to Messrs Jonbert and Twoponiiy’ii proposed International Exhibition, and also requested the Committee to use its best efforts to secure a good display of New Zealand goods. The Working Men's Club have decided to purchase a silo for the new club buildings at a cost of L*2,!)•)□.