AUCKLAND.

Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4804, 2 June 1884, Page 2

AUCKLAND.

This day.

Mr Bartley has been adjudged the first prize for the design for the new Jewish Synagogue, Charlesworth second, and David Ross third. The cost, without fittings, will be £3000. , 1 The Waikato Cheese Factory discontinued its operations for the season to-day, the recent heavy frosts having destroyed all grass feed in the Waikato, causing a decrease in the supply of milk. Shocking DeathA young man named John Thomas Terrie, travelling in the South Wairoa district on his way to market with eggs and butter* was attacked and devoured by wild pigs; blood, clothes, and hair were all the traces that could be found of him.

The Aucklaad City Council has proposed an amendment to the Municipal Corporations Act by which the destruction of ruinous or dangerous buildings may be authorised by Councils. f> The Piako County Council has refused to assist the Waikato Farmers Club in the destruction of small birds, believing that they are beneficial. :

The Auckland Artillery defeated the City Guards in a rifle match by -424 to 351.

The City North Licensing Commissioners have enforced' the ten o'clock licenses throughout the district, and adjourned a number of applications in order that better buildings might be erected. . " ... \"':'<- ~■ , :,r»

Strange disclosures were made at'the meeting of Moore and Townsh&ad's creditors. Immediately when they filed, consignments of liquor were sent to favored creditors. Further proceedings are to be taken.