Telegraphic Despatches.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 313, 17 December 1873, Page 3

Telegraphic Despatches.

(fkpm our own Correspondent.) » Dunedin, Dec. 16th 8 p.m. Heavy gales of wind raged this afternoon, causing damage to property, and unfortunately resulting in loss of life. Two men went out on the bay in a small boat to pick up palings which had blown off the jetties, and during a violent gust the boat capsized, and one of the men was drowned. ■ "

John Lawrence, of the firm of Lawrence and Powell, who recently started in opposition to Hutchison as eider manufacturers, was charged at the R. Mi's Court to-day by Hutchison with stealing a bottle containing one of the ingredients used in manufacturing the cider, Lawrence, at time- of alleged robbery, having been in Hutchison's employ. The Magistrate considered the evidence conclusive, and sentenced Lawrence, to three months imprisonment with hard labour.

No. 2 Scottish competed at the Baths this morning, for choice of company representative at Colonial prize firing ; Ranges, 200, 300, 400, 500 and 600 yards 7 shots each. Volunteer Adams was top scorer, with 85 points ; Jamieson 2nd, with 83 ; Taylor 3rd, 83.

The licensing difficulty continues. . The proceedings at sittings of Licensing Bench to-day resulted in nothing being done. December 17th, 9.15 a.m.

The Ciomwell Quartz Mining Co. cleaned up a parcel of about 86 tons of stone yesterday, with a result of 4460z5. of, gold. The body of the man Beamish, who was drowne 1, has not yet been recovered. >

Roxburgh, December 16.

The entries for the Mount IJenger Handicap are : — Sultana, Raven, Beeswing, Colleen Bawn, 2'oe, Swindle, Blink Bonny, Wild Manx Boy, and Nimrod. The foregoing are also entered for the Publicans Handicap, with the addition of Lady Bowen.

It is reported that W. J. T. Clarke intends buying up the Tapanui Bush. All licenses for saw mills have been refused. A terrific dust storm is raging this morning. December 17th, 9.45 a.m. The following are the weights for the Mount Benger Handicap: — Raven, lbst. 21b ; Wild Manx Boy, lOst. 31b.; Sultana, lOst. ; Swindle, 9st. 41b.; Colleen Bawn, 9st 41b.; Nimrod, Bst.: Beeswing, 7st. Gil/.: Blink Bonny, 7st. 21b. Publicans' Handicap same entries and weights as above)* also Lady Bowen, 7st. 6lb. The winner of the Mount Benger Handicap to carry 4l!>. penalty. An inquest is to be held to-day.on the body of Mrs. Gideon Smith, who died from childbirth. Drs. Thompson and Stirliug are telegraphed for trom Clyde.