LATEST NEWS.
ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. (per press association.) WELLINGTON, This day. Government have decided that in cases where the whole of the members of Licensing Committees have not been elected, the election is void, and it then rests with the Governor to nominate the whole committee. FATAL ACCIDENT. [per press association.] WELLINGTON, This day. A man named' Robt. Reeves, a driver of a timber waggon, was killed instantaneously yesterday, while proceeding along the Porxrna road. His dray capsized and feli on him breaking his chest. LONGIIURSrs IMPRISONMENT. [per press association.] WELLINGTON, this day. A meeting of Longhurst’s friends was held last night to petition the Government for the release of the prisoner. A committee was appointed to further the object of the meeting, ami draw up a petition. BAN GITIKEI RAM FAIR. (PKR PRESS ASSOCIATION.) BULLS, This day. The annual ram fair at Bulls yesterday by Stevens and Gorton was well attended. There were a large number of puLe-bred Lincoln, Romney Marsh, ap.s Merino rams offered, which were disposed of at satisfactory prices. INDECENT ASS A ULT. ■ (per PRESS ASSOCIATION.) WANGANUI, This day. At the R.M. Court to-day, J. C. Jowett, alias Woodhead, was committed for trial for an indecent assault on a girl nine years of age.
EGMONT RACES. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION) HAW ERA, This day. The nominations for the Egmont Jockey Club races close at Hawera on Saturday, at 10 a.m. The new course is in good order, and the buildings approaching completion. DROWNED IN A SLUDGE CHANNEL. [per PRESS ASSOCIATION.] KUMARA, This day. An inquest was held on the body of James Smart, found drowned. A verdict was returned that deceased met with his death accidentally, but there was no evidence to show how he fell into the sludge channel. TURF TRANSACTIONS. PRESS ASSOCIATION.) DUNEDIN, This day. It is reported that Pilbrow has purchased Sir Modred. GISBORNE BA CES. (per PRESS' ASSOCIATION.) GISBORNE, This day. The Poverty Bay Turf Club annual meeting was held to-day. MAIDEN PLATE. Forest King ... .... 1 Warerapa ... ... ... ... 2 Wild Dayrell ... ... ... ... 3 TOWN PLATE. Tim Wbiffier... 1 Virginia Water ... ... ... 2 These vvere the only starters, and after a short distance Virginia Water was pulled up, leaving.Tjro. Whiffler to win. COUNTIES STAKES HANDICAP. Lucks All .. ... ... ... 1 Erickhomos ... ... ... ... 2 Kate ; ;.. ... ' ... ... 3 TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP. Romeo ... ... 1 Plscatorious ... . ... . : ... 2 - Yankee ... ... ... ... 3 SELLING RACE. Barb ... ... .... 1 . Glonfern ..V- ■’.<;/ ■ ’ L. -2 Warerapa ... ... .... ... 3 DUNEDIN RACES. [per PRESS ASSOCIATION.] DUNEDIN, This day. The weather is delightful, and there arc 2000 persons on tho Course, ' hurdles. , Milo ... ... ... 1 Canard ... 2 Gingawa... ... ... B Cnnardwas a favourite at 2 to 1. Time, 4 min. 8 sec. The purchase of Sir Modred is denied. Envy filly is scratched for the Cup and Somnus for all engagements. DUNEDIN CUP. Adamant ... ... 1 Salvage ... ... . ... ,2 King Quail ... ... 3
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Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 1000, 21 February 1883, Page 2
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