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Narrow- Ssoftps. Invkrcargill, October 23. As the express from DuneJm was running into the station this afternoon a youth, driving a tilted express, es sayed to cross the line at Clyde street. Being inside and a strong west wind blowing, he alleges that he did not hear the wbislle. The horse and shafts were cut clean from the trap, which remained standing, while the lad scrambled out at the back. The horse was killed. Fortunately the engine did not leave the rails.
The Zalapol 'Woollen Company.
Chkistohurch, October 23. The annual meeting of the Kaiapoi Woollen Corrpany was held this afternoon. £he recommendation of the direotors to pay an 8 per cent dividend was adopted. TheCbairmar, Mr G. H. Black well, said that the year's operation had been more successful than those of any previous year. This; waß owing to the policy initiated two years ago of reducing the Btook in hand, not manufacturing too far in advance of orders, and also the efficient management of Mr Cullen, whom the directors have reengaged for a further term. Mr Blackwell was re-elected chairman of directors. The Premier's Southern, Tour. Ashburton, October 23. On the stoppage of the express at Ashburton to-night the Premier was waited upon by a deputation of the People's Political Association, requesting him to deliver an address before returning to Wellington.. Mr Ballance replied that he would gladly do so if possible, but he was extremely anxious to get back to Wellington, where there was much important work to be done. The request being repeated, Mr Ballance said he would comply if possible. Ciiristchurch, October 28.
The Premier arrived from Dunedin this evening. He addresses a public meeting on Monday, and goes to Timaru on Friday.
Tto Auxiliary Squadron. Inykroargill, October 28. H.M.S. Tauranga arrived at the Bluff and anchored opposite the wharf in the Nor'h Channel, at 2 p.m. Her companion, H.M.S. Bingarooma, is not Bighted yet.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3947, 24 October 1891, Page 2
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324TELEGRAPHIC. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3947, 24 October 1891, Page 2
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