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San Francisco Mah. —The Temuka portion of this mail is expected to arrive by the evening train to-day. Dissoltjxiok.—As was anticipated some days ago, his Excellency the Governor ha? granted Sir G. Grey a dissolution. Missing Men.— 'No information has yetbeen received as to the whereabouts of tho missing men in the Mackenzie country.

Distress in Wellington.—A great deal of distress is prevalent in Wellington just now,, owing to the want of suitable employment. Voluntary contributions to the Benevolent Society are inadequate, and unusually small.

Tempka Railway Biunos.—We are glad to hear that a portion of this bridge is now on tho ground, and that tho work will be proceeded with forthwith. We were led to believe a commencement would be made some time ago—hwever, better late than never.

A Sure Boat Capsized.—One of the surf boats at the Government Landing Service, Timavu, capsized on Wednesday in the surf, and in order to prevent the boat from being smashed, the cargo, which consisted of about 100 bags of grain, had to be thrown overboard.

Mb K. E. Grey's Sale To-day.—We would remind our readers of the sale of drapery, ironmongery, hams and bacon, general merchandise. &c., which takes place ab Mr Grey's sale-rooms at 2 p.m. to-day. Kelly-eoknia.—This is the name given by profane people to the district in Australia patronised by the residence of the famous Kelly gang. So much Government money is spent in this direction that tho settlers are said to be looking forward with anxiety to a possible period to the expenditure and circulation of public money by the suppression of the bushrangers.

Railway Notification'. —Tho Minister for Public Works notifies ia this issue that the construction of the Opawa Branch Extension is about to be proceeded with, and gives notice that claims for compensation for lands taken for are to be scut to tho Public Works oifice, Christ church.

The Late Acc.ii.ent.—We regret to hear that Mr W.. Gosling, who recently met with an accident by a fall from a buggy while driving in the neighborhood of Mount Horrible, died on Thursday last. Deceased broke his leg in two places, and not progressing very favorably after the limb was set, a con. sultalion was held by Drs. Prim, Hogg, and LovegroA'e, when amputation was deckled upon. The shock to the system proved too severe, and he succumbed on Thursday last. The funeral will leave Coonoor to-day.

Volunteer Hall. —On Thursday evening the Hudson Surprise Party appeared in Temuka to a good house. The principal items of the programme were the singing of Misses Burton and Norton, and a violin solo by Mi.?s De Gay. The renowned American prize jig by Mr C. Wallace was a good performance, in fact he is at home as a song and dance man. Messrs Glover and'Hudson sang some good comic songs, at which the audience appeared highly delighted. The Dissolution —The correspondent of the " Lyttelton Times" writes :—I have it direct from Sir George Grey that the three principal planks of-the platform on which he will go to the country are—Manhood suffrage, triennal Parliaments, and redistribution of seats. It is probable that Sir G. Grey will retire from the leadership of the party, upon carrying measures for manhood suffrage and redistribution of scats. He will, however, retain his seat, and gire his party his support and advice.

G-ovebument Lakd Sale. — "We would draw the attention of our readers to the sale of Government land which takes place at the Crown Hotel on-Tuesday next, sth instant. This being the first sale of land on deferred payments, we hope working men and others will show by their activity in purchasing that this system of selling the Crown lands is as much sought aL'i.er f as in the Otago province, where it is so popular, and where it has brought so much comfort and given so much encouragement for- our hardy workmen to settle in the colony instead of taking tip their swags and flying to other lands. The land in the present instance is divided into suitable blocks, and a great part of it is of good quality and well watered.

Auction Sale. —Wo would draw the attention of our readers to Mr Williamson's first sale of valuable glassware and Chiua and Majolica ware, which takes place in the Volunteer Hall on Friday and Saturday next, Blh and Oth instant. . This is the first chance of the kind that has offered an opportunity for people of good taste furnishing themselves with choice specimens in the line 3 enumerated. The articles, which can be seen in the advertisement in another column, is sufficiently described to show everyone that the goods are a well selected lot. We wish Mr Williamson every success in his new undertaking as and only regret he did not commence when times were better and rnouey more plentiful, He will also sell, at the Crown Hotel, on Tuesday next, on behalf of Mr Wool f, a large lot of gold and silver watches, which he has been instructed to sell at a sacrifice. Intending purchasers may not have such a chance for some time again, and as money is scarce, those who have any would do well to look it up.

Tkaictka E.M. Couht.—The usual weekly sitting of this Court was held on "Wednesday last, before F. Griiiimess, Esq., E.'J.f., when the following cases were disposed of-: D' Henry appeared to answer an 1 information laid by D. Leach for assault. The prosecutor did nob appear, and his Worship dismissed the case with costs of defendant's witness. The following civil cases were heard:—E. Smith t. Mrs Neil, claim £7 Os 7d. Judgment for plaintiff fur amount claimed, with costs, by default. Bank of New Zealand v. Pardeau, claim £2O. Mr Johnston for the plaintiff. Judgmeut for the amount claimed, with costs, £1 17s, and solicitor's fee, £2 2s. W. Essery v. J. Chapman, claim £G -is 9d. Judgment for plaintiff confessed. Ordered to pay by instalments of £1 per week. ?tlr White applied to his Worship, as Chairman of the Licensing Bench, for a special license to be granted to Anne Brosnahan, as agent for Francis Times,,assignee in the estate of the late Michael Barrett, so as to allow her to carry on the business of the Caledonian Hotel at Temuka. The application wa s granted.

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Temuka Leader, Issue 166, 2 August 1879, Page 2

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Untitled Temuka Leader, Issue 166, 2 August 1879, Page 2

Untitled Temuka Leader, Issue 166, 2 August 1879, Page 2

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