NEW ZEALAND.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2541, 13 May 1881, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

FPeb “ Times” Special Wire.] A Post-office on Fire Wanganui, May 13. The fire last night at the Post-office here between 11 and 12 and originated in a store room, which was damagedUs well as the roof. The cause is unknown. The damage is estimated at £IOO. It was insured. Telegraph and mails uninjured. Dam Carried AwayCharleston, May 13. The Government dam was carried away on Thursday night, taking with it Gregory and Bowers’ dam ; also everything below it, and very nearly resulted in loss of life. The damage is considerable, and has caused nearly a total cessation of mining in the district. Fire in DunedinDunedin, May 13. The Grange Store, Forth street, was burned down yesterday. The building was insured in the Transatlantic for £4OO ; stock and furniture, in the same office, £360. Thompson, the owner, estimates his loss at £550 above the insurance. Putting on the ScrewThe Yincent County Council has reached the end of its financial tether. The Bank refused further advances and requested a reduction of overdraft. A BenefitThe Garrick Club had a crowded house in aid of the Tararua fund. The Benefit of the Act. There were three insolvencies this week. The principal one was John Harrison Innes, Mosgiel, storekeeper ; debts, £1935 / assets, £1399.