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Wellington, Wednesday, The day wis lovely for thesoullirig championship and the water like a mirror. The judge's and. other steamers were crowded; as was also every, point of vantage along the course and near the finish. Betting at the start was Bto 1 .011 Stephenson .and daring the race 8 to 1. From tho start Stephenson went to the front, and at the end of a mile led by quite four lengths. Hearn spurted several times, but Stephenson Ifad no difficulty in keeping his position, and won rather easily by three lengths. Time 22min 22jjaecs, which is two minutes faster than that of Hearn's viotory ovor Messenger. Court of Appeal, Wellington, Wednesday, In the appeal case Thompson v Burling, against the conviction at Masterton for shooting a dog, Thompson's appeal is allowed, DROWNED. Foxion, Wednesday, Thomas Spring, aged 18, was drowned while bathing in the Manawatu river last night. •
Fire Brigade Enquiry. Dunedin, February 4. The Firo Brigade Cbmuiitteo report with reference to the charges made by members against the Superintendent of the Five Brigade: — l They are for the most part.frivoloua and the conduct of the Foreman and some oi the firemen wasinsubordinate, and calls for censure; that Superintendent Robertson has been most forbearing, and that he be instructed to deal more smartly in future with insubordinates.bnt refrain from strong language.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3427, 5 February 1890, Page 2
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223TELEGRAPHIC. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3427, 5 February 1890, Page 2
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