SECOND EDITION LATEST.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2897, 8 July 1882, Page 3

SECOND EDITION LATEST.

NEW ZEALAND. (Peb Pbkss Association.) Vacancy for a DetectiveWanganui, July 8. Detective Jeffrey, formerly of Auckland, i has been suspended for some time; and,in consequence of certain irregularities, the Police Department gave him an opportunity of sending in his resignation, on account of long service; which he has done. Penalty for Driving Scabby Sheep- & Wellington, July 8. In the case of Richardson v. Elderly, wherein' the defendant was charged by the Sheep Inspector with dnving infected sheep on the highway, Mr Ward B.M. gave, judgment this morning, inflicting the minimum penalty of £5 and costs. The case was previously heard on April 22, when the Magistrate dismissed it, on the ground that at the time of driving, the sheep werexovered by a clean certificate; but decision was reserved for appeal. A similar penalty was inflicted on Eeith for the same offence. ,

Foaud DrownedAt the inque'st on the body of Ellen Kenny, fonnd in the harbor on Wednesday, a verdict of fonnd drowned, was returned. Promising SuccessAshburton, July 8. ' The Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Association’s annual show on the 21st and 22nd instant promises to be more than ordinarily successful, jtognt silver cups have been promised by members of the Society. A large number of entries have been received from Christchurch and Timaru. Welcome to” Sir. Julius Vogel- ■ Invercargill, July 8. In. compliance with a requisition, the Mayor has called a meeting to arrange a public reception to Sir Julius Vogel, •who is expected to arrive from Melbourne on Monday next.