DUNEDIN.

Manawatu Times, Volume II, Issue 40, 7 March 1877, Page 2

DUNEDIN.

March 2. The Invercai'gill people again complain that only rif-raf immigrants are forwarded there, all' the good ones being monopolised by Dunedin. March ' 3. . It is rumored that Sir G-. Boweri goes to India and Lord Normamby to Victoria or Sydney. The "Star", says it is reported m colonial circles m London Fitzherbert will soon be made aE.C.M.G., andPrendergast knighted; also that the Opposition are trying to induce Fitzherbert to take the leadership on principles of financial and fiscal reform. , . , The millers have sent a circular to • the produce dealers m the city and suburbs, stating they will not supply those who import flour, oatmeal, and other breadstuffs from Oamaru or elsewhere, and conclude the circular thus : — " The object and fairness of this will be apparent." It appears they have bound themselves by a penalty of £100 not to infringe this compact. The " Guardian" is very severe upon this, and palls upon the millers outside of Dunedin. to open agencies and break down the monopoly. Monday. The cricket match ended m a draw, ; the stumps being drawn at 5.40. The scores were 106, with Collinsoh not out. The highest scorers were JSichols, 21 ; Paramor, 17 ; Fulton, 17 ; Dixon, 13., There were no other double figures. The Englishmen would have to get 22 to win. ; .;.' .'-■ - Tuesday. Immediately aftet the cricket match; - yesterday Edward Ppqley, the celebrated wicket-keeper," and Albert- Bt am* hall, money stater: .ior the ; English: :

Eleven, '.were charged with having, at Christchurch, maliciously injured property of- Ralph DonMn above the value of £5, and contrary to the provisions of the Malicious Injuries to. Property Act. The defendants r were" remanded to appear at Christchurch on the 12th March, They were admitted to bail; themselves m £100 and two sureties of £50 each.