NEW ZEALAND.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 7079, 27 February 1893, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

(By Telegraph.) A, Flood North of Auckland* AUCKLAND/ Feb. 27. The flood in Kaihu Valley near Darga* ville, is the heaviest over known. It made a clear sweep of the Maori plantations, houses, pigs,{sheep, and poultry. One Maori child was drowned, and several people had to escape through the roofs, and pass the night on rafts. The Kaiawi Railway bridge is blocked with drift, but is not otherwise much damaged. The Census Enumerator Charge* WELLINGTON, Feb. 27. The fact that Mr Giles, R.M., had exonerated Mr King, the census enumerator, against whom various charges were brought by Mr Mitohelson, has already been made public, but a full report is now available. Dr Giles says “My review of the whole matter shows that in my opinion all the greater charges have completely broken down. There may have been some instance of laxity or carelessness, or perhaps inoompetenoy, and there may have been one or two incidents which, if known to the head department and not satisfactorily explained, might give rise to a feeling of uneasiness or suspicion, but these things, even when combined with important statements showing great cost of King’s work, would not have induced the Government to advise a commission of enquiry, but would have been loft for departmental action.” Sudden Death* A man named James Leonard died suddenly in the Victoria Hotel. He had been ill, but had apparently recovered. A “ Try-it-on *’ Case* la the action Whitihana Bupuha and others v. Bir W. Buller, claim for compensation and restitution of land bought by Buller when plaintiffs allege he was acting as their solicitor, judgment was given for Buller with costs on the highest scale. An Old Murder Case* William James Smith, alias William Aldridge, was brought up at Court this morning and charged with the murder of Jacob Jacobson at Eutukara on or about November 20th, 1890 No evidence was taken and the prisoner was remanded till March 7th. Mr Ooates appeared for the defence. Volunteer CampThe encampment here will probably be placed on the hills near Johnsonville, to prevent the volunteers from flocking into town at night. Beacons up Again* The beacons which were blown down at Manukau have been re-erected,“and the leading lights on both sides of the entrance will be shown as usual after to-night. Gold Return. DUNEDIN, Feb. 27. The Big Beach return for the week is 90 ounces.