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Westport Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1186, 26 June 1874, Page 2

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[Anglo-Australian Press Telegraph Agency] GREYMOUTII. June 24. Tenders are called for launching the Waipara across the spit into the river, about 150 yards. The vessel has sustained no damage at present. NELSON. June 21. Colonel Thomas, an old settler, has been thrown from a cart at Motueka, and instantaneously killed. INVEBCAKGILL. June 23. Mary Hall, the young girl murderously assaulted on the loth, having recovered full possession of her faculties, her deposition was taken yesterday. She saya she saw Brennan take the adze from behind the kitchen door. On one occasion before lie had attempted to take liberties with her. DUINEDIN. June 25 In the Supremo Court before Judge Chapman a rule nisi has been obtained to enter up judgement for plaintiff, in Macasscy v. Bell, notwithstanding the verdict on the grounds of exclusion of evidence and misdirection. WELLINGTON. June 21. The Luna proceeds north to-day, and will bring back the northern members of the General Assembly. The Governor and Lady Ferguson were present at Aaico May's benefit last night. Over 1000 people present. The largest house ever seen. At least 500 people were turned away. AUCKLAND. June 23.. Arrived—The Loch Awe, from London, seventy-seven clays from port to port. She brings 3G7 immigrants. All well.