TELEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1082, 8 October 1879, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON. October 7. Three Greek fishermen left town on Saturday morning to go fishing at Island Bay. They were seen leaving the bay in their bout at about noon on the same day, but, as' they have not since been heard of, it is feared they perished during the heavy grJe which sprang up that evening. The rudder of a boat corresponding to the one attached to the boat in which they lefthas been found on the beach. At the Supreme Court, Cornelius Fisher, charged with shooting a cow, was acquitted. The Thorn don Bath Company having to remove their baths, owing to additional reclamation for railway purposes, they have agreed to petition the Government for a grant of laud outside the reclamation, and LIOOO compensation. October S. A smart shock of earthquake was felt here at nine minutes past three this morning. At the Supremo Court this morning, Morton Quin, for larceny, was discharged, owing to a flaw in the indictment. A fresh charge will be laid. The case of John .Joseph Walsh, for embezzlement, is now proceeding. CHRISTCHUECH. October 7. This morning the police received information that a man named Samuel S. Baldwin was lying in a paddock near the railway station, Heathcote Valley, in an apparently dying condition. A constable was at once sent to the spot and brought the man to the hospital. It is not yet known what he is suffering from. BLENHEIM. October 7. A man named Thomas Farmer, who left Havelock for the diggings last Friday, was found drowned yesterday in Flat Creek. AUCKLAND. October 7. The United Laborers' Mutual Aid Society are receiving considerable accessions to the their numbers. The Trade Society is actively organising, with a view to obtaining protection for its respective interests. It is rumored that Mr. Whitaker, senr., will proceed to Wellington to-morrow. October 8. A passenger by the Jessie Headman, from London, has been committed to the Lunatic Asylum. The police will proceed against the Captain under the Imbecile Passengers Act. Wapihi,one of the Ohinemuri offenders, thinks a commission should hear the native version of the outrage. If the new Government approves of his proposals, no violence will be offered.

WANGAMUI. October 7. The new drill hall, costing LIOOO, was opened to-day by the Mayor. The Volunteers of the district mustered in full force, several hundred being present. The day was observed as a half-holiday, and being a sunny day, an immense crowd turned out and witnessed the proceedings. Major Noake was in command of the Volunteers. The Volunteers accompanied by the Fire Brigade and bands, proceeded through town. A grand ball will be held to-night. The hall is 80ft. by GOft. NELSOK October 7. For several nights past there have been severe frosts, with ice in the morning. All the early crops, such as potatoes, are cutoff. The fruit crop,-it is feared, will be a failure, especially apricots, peaches, and others which blossom early. INVEIICAKGILL. October 7. The use of the phosphorous rhodium process in the extermination of rabbits is being attended with singular success. One or two stations have already been cleared of the pest, the rabbiters are discharged, and their packs of dogs threatened with destruction. The remedy is finding general application, and high hopes are entertained that ere long the rabbit nuisance will be a thing of the past. The weather is lovely, and agricultural and pastoral operations are in full swing, under the most favorable auspices. TIMARU. October 7. About 100 unemployed obtained free passes to Albury to-day. GRAHAMSTOWK October 8. By Star pigeongram a correspondent at Ngatihalcoe village says that Paraka wishes a commission of white men to hear his side. The natives are still building pahs, fully anticipating the action of the Government.