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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2294, 13 May 1886, Page 2

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(Press Association.) Dunedin, This day. The directors of the National Insurance Company issued a notice to shareholders that although there is an improvement both at home and abroad in the Company'B business, they are unable to declare an interim dividend for the half year, but they are hopeful to meet shareholders' at the end of the year with a favorable report. . , Christchurcu, this day. The following is the result of the Sydenham election:—R. M. Taylor443, J. L.Scott 421, S. P. Andrews 233, S. G. Jolly. Mr Taylor has not avowed himself a supporter of any party, but has said ho will • support the Government in securing the construction of the West Coast railway. .■;.■ '■■. ; l '> ; : l . f -'':';AyoKLAND, this day." v; ' ; At a meeting of tho Co-operative Bootmakers' Union, it was decided to moderate the demands upon employors, The tariff has been revised, and a reduction made in several instances.

Wellington, this day. The Court of Enquiry into the cause of the wreck of tho Taiaroa, has cancelled Captain Thomson's certificate for the loss of the Taiaroa, attributing it to his want of attention and neglect to shape his course according to the weather when the southerly gale came on, or to take nrecautions, such as casting the lead, They recommended that the Governor reissue his certificate. in two years, if Thomson meanwhile serves at sea as mate, Costs against him amounted to £W 10s.