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Otago Daily Times, Issue 9, 25 November 1861, Page 5 (Supplement)

hooking lion to the rop^t fell the shaft. Hart, who was at th%; bottom of the shaft,' received a wound ion; the scalp, sind severe concussion of the brain. He still lies in the hospital in a Very precarious condition. *— Bendigo Advertiser. / In consequence of the frequent Jobberies of the mail in New South Wajes, the ,Govern? ment have a reward of £50 for the apprehension- and conviction of the offenders. The aboriginal ü ßlack Harry" has been .hung at East Maitland Gaol for'the murder of Mrs. Mills. V ..' . . ] A man named Stamford fras made his escape frojn tile Pentridge Stockade; he had., been senificed to 21 years* imprisonment for i horse stealing and highway robberies. Mr. Gilbert, the well-known cricketer, has toet with a severe accident by the upsetting of the Fenrith and Paftuniatta coach, occasioned by the front wheels comiuff off. Mr. Gilbert is staying at Dunn's Hotel, Parramatta, and Is progressing fevorably towards recovery. In .Queensland, a few days ago, as Sir George and Lady Bowen, accompanied by the Colonial Secretary, were taking a ride in the scrub; they narrowly escaped serious injury, if not death. Some boys were shooting Jn the adjoining scrub, and the shot or ball with which their gun was loaded, passed close to the heads of the Colonial Secretary land Governor. "■ L ''' • ■.. ;;■■- ;; • ;.■*■. .' • Instructions have been issued for the despatch of a large ; force of native police to the scene of the late massacre on Mr. Will's station, and a private party has already been equipped for the succour of the remaining -whites on the station. This horrible butchery has had no parallel since the awful massacre at Hornet Bank some years ago., The last number of the Lambing Flat Miner mentions the arrest of Mr. Donald Cameron, for whose apprehension the (jrovernment had offered a reward of £IQO. He was arrested at Spring Creek by Detective Clarke. He is charged with riot,' and; destroying the property of the Chinese. He was fully comtniitted for trial, but bail was accepted. Th» Bank swindler,' William Robertson,, alias Dr. Thome, has been committed to Albury gaoL He has, according to medical evidence, been shamming an attack of paralysis and exhaustion ever since his arrest. A man travelling from Melbourne a few days ago, arrived in Wangaratta, and went to the junction of the Ovens and King river to refresh himself by washing. Unfortunately he got but of his,depth, and before assistance could be rendered him, was drowned. His name is stated to be Edward Holmes, a bricklayer by trade, and reported to have just come up from Melbourne. ESTATE OP FREDERIC GREEK & CO. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. , A MEETING of Creditors in the above Estate is called at the Office of Mr. A. W. Morris, Mercers' Buildings, on WEDNESDAY next, 27th November, at 11 a.m., to give instructions to the Trustees in a matter of importance. JOHN JONES)_._ , 886'il A, W. MORRIS ) I*nste«TO CARPENTERS, PLASTERERS, &c. rriENDERS-WANTED for the Execution and I Erection of certain Buildings at Green Island. Plans, specifications, &c, may ]be seen-at the office of W. H. Monson, Architect, on and after the 25th November, 18611 Tenders to be sent, on the 2d December, 1861. ...-•••. Lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. 835 14 ■ '. ' ■' .' ■ ■■■■- ',• TiSNDERS WANTED. For Labour only. r TO CARPENTERS, BUILDERS, &c.—Ten- - ders wanted for certain Alterations and Additions to a House in Dunedin. Distinct' plans and specifications may be seen on and after Monday, the 2nd December, 1861, at the Office ofW. H. Monson, Architect, 4, Mercer's Builddings, Princes-street, Dunedin. Tenders to he sent in on the Bth December, 1861. ( Lowest or any tender nqt necessarily accepted. . ' ..- ' ■■.■-,•;-' 33414 ACANCY for FOUR' GENTLEMEN, Kent House, Bell Hill. r 275 36 VICTORIA HOUSE. "" PRIVATE BOARD AND LODGINGS, Jenkins & Co., George Street, North-east Valley, (opposite Victoria Bakery) five minutes walk from Post Offic. Every attention paid to the convenience and comfort of boarders. ( • . • 324 12 WANTED IMMEDIATELyT SIX or Eight Journeyman Tailors. Constant work for best wages. Apply to " Hood." Cosmopolitan Clothing Estab., 310 9 . Princes-st, Dnnedin. HOW LANDING, Keith's Shovels, Bush Pots, Billies, Camp Kettles and Ovens, Tea Kettles, Saucepans, Belt!, Knives and Sheathes, Bellows, Chamois Skins, Gold: Bags, Bread and Biscuit baked every morning. Abam's Store; Opposite the Barracks, j 383 38 p VERTICAL SAW FOR SALE. A Splendid Investment for the Sixty Mile Bush and the Timber Trade. A VERTICAL and CIRCLE SAW. nearly ■". new, First Class articles, with all the 8 now in work, at.MOSGIEL MILLS, East Taieri, 10 miles from Dunedin. GIVING UP BUSINESS will be Sold a Bargain. For further particulars apply to 341 14 Mosgiel Mills, East Taieri.