NEW ZEALAND.
[Per “ Times” Special Wire.] Railway Works. Auckland, April 13.—Mr Oliver, rcpling to’ a deputation, said the subject of new lines has been left to tbc bailway Commission, and that the balance of the live million loan was insufficient . to complete the railways already commenced. Native Affairs. Further intelligence from Waikato confirms the belief that Tawhaio and the King natives arc responsible for the action of Te Whiti, Trade Difficulties. In consequence of regulations enforced by the Shipwrights’ Association, the shipowners, at a meeting, resolved not to employ any shipwright belonging to the association. A Suitable Punishment. ST Judge Eichmond sentenccdthc Fijian, convicted of rape on a little girl, to ten .years with two whippings ; Tidmarsh, for attempting a rape on a married woman at Parnell to six years and two whippings ; and a youth named U’Bricn, for attempted rape at Onehunga, to three months’ and two whippings. Indignant Firemen. Wellington, April 13.—At a meeting of the Fire Brigade last night it was resolved to extend the time of locking up their sheds until Monday next, prior to which time a conference between the Insurance Companies, City Council, and Fire Brigades will be held. Dunedin Divorce Court. Dunedin; April 13. —In flic divorce suit Ferguson v. - Prcnderville, the jury answered all issues in Favor of the petitioner. - The respondent and co-res-pondent were unrepresented. The jury before the evidence was exhausted intimated that they were satisfied that the plaintiff had made out' Ids case. Ferguson is a gaol warder, and Prcuderville was up till lately a police officer. A Disputed Will. Christchurch, April 15. —The case of Morris v. Shayler connected with the drawing up of a will which was to be tried in the Supreme Court this morning was withdrawn by mutual consent. ' The hotel lease of tbc City Hotel for ! 21 years, was taken yesterday by Mr E. "Cooksou of the Commercial Hotel, >vho will conduct it himself.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2205, 13 April 1880, Page 3
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320NEW ZEALAND. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2205, 13 April 1880, Page 3
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