TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5296, 16 March 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

(PER PEESS AGENCY.) Chbistchdrch, Friday. A young girl, aged about 19, was found drowned in the Avon last evening. There was blood upon her pocket-handkerchief, and also on her bonnet. . She has not been identified. Sir George Grey arrived at Christchurch at 5.45 p.m. Very few people were on the platform, but those present cheered vociferously. He was accompanied by Mr. Fisher, PostmasterGeneral, and the private secretary (Mr. Mitchell). He was driven in a drag and four to the Commercial Hotel. He will address the citizens at the Odd Fellows’ Hall at 7.30 tomorrow. At a meeting of the Selwyn County Council to-day it was resolved to bring the Act into operation by five votes to one, the only dissentient being Dr. Turnbull. Messrs. Bolleston and Tanored were not present. Westport, Friday. Tenders are called for constructing a railway and self-acting incline for the Coalbrookdale Coal Company, Mount Ilochfort. This will be an extension of the Wellington Company’s line, and will open up some of the best coal in the district. Blenheim, Friday. Mr. Ward will not stand for Cheviot for personal reasons. The Marlborough County Council met to obtain certain information as to the revenue and expenditure. The feeling is strong against taking active powers. Timabu, Friday. Sir George Grey and the Ministerial party were interviewed by the Chairman of, the Chamber of Commerce and the Harbor Board. After they had inspected the hospital, gaol, and public schools, they left at noon for Temuka, with a large party of gentlemen, at the invitation of Mr. Hayhurst, who visits Milford lagoon.