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Auckland, March 9. A fire which occurred at John stone's bakery, Newton, was extinguished. Johnetone has been arrested, charged with arson. Wheat, 5s to 5s 3d ; oats, 2s 6d to 3s 4d. There is more animation in the share market. Cures are rising to 7s 6d. Wellington, March 11. Yesterday another child died on board the ship England, which has just arrived with immigrants, making 14< children and 3 adults who have died. The Board of Health has decided that the disease is small-pox. Th« ship has been closely quarantined, and the passengers landed on Somes's Island. The disease first appeared amongst the Scandinavian children during the passage. Complaints are made as to the fitness of the doctor. The Tauherenikau Hotel, Featherston, has been burnt down, the damage being estimated at £1000. Later. Prompt steps have been taken to prevent the spread of small-pox. The Board of Health meets to-day. Dr Buhner has been sent on board by the authorities. He reports seventeen deatha, one from inanition, rubiola and variola being complicated on board. The doctor of the ship has been placed under arrest. The Board has decided to erect two buildings at opposite ends of Somes's Island, one for the sick and the other for the convalescent. Thirty workmen will commence work at daylight to-morrow. The strictest measures will be adopted to isolate the ship and the passengers. Messrs G-isbome, Brogden, and party are at Featherston inspecting the proposed line of railway. Ltttelton, March 11. Sailed — Velocidade, for Boston, U.S., with 1540 bales of wool. The Zealandia will clear out to-morrow for London. DuNEBiBr, March 11. Twelve tons of stone from the Cumberland claim, Carrick range, Cromwell, have yielded 54 ozs of gold. At the "Wakatip nomination, the show of hand 3 was in favor of Mr Hallenstein. The poll takes place on Wednesday. Mr Macassey made serious charges against the returning officer, who threatens to demand an enquiry.
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Southland Times, Issue 1550, 12 March 1872, Page 3
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