WELLINGTON.
Last night. A careful investigation has been made into the circumstances connected with the
n-cent fire at the Port Nicholson Club, and the result showed that the fire had originated from matches dropped and probably nibbled by rats. At the annual meeting of the Racing Club last nii;ht the report showed that although the meeting had been more satisfactory than previous years, yet it had not been a financial success. After the business was concluded somo discussion took place relative to reducing the prizes, but it was ultimately decided to allow the matter to stand orer. A singular accident occurred this morning. A horse and cart, the property of C. McKirdy, was taken into the sea near Evan's Bay, to be washed, but gettine into deep water, the horse and cart were carried away by the tide and lost. The driver swam athore. McKirdy estimates his lons at £100. A Kelson football team visits here at the end of the week to play a match. Arrived: New Zealand Company's ship ltakaia, 100 days from London with 220 immigrants, all well. 2 births occurred during the pasaage, and also two deaths of infants. The voyage was uneventful, and light winds were experienced throughout. She brings a large cargo. \
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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3344, 10 September 1879, Page 2
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208WELLINGTON. Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3344, 10 September 1879, Page 2
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