TELEGRAMS.
(I'KOM OUll OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
Timmes, this day.—The North Ward licensing election resulted in the defeat of the temperance ticket by an overwhelming majority. °' At a meeting of shareholders in the Thames R:ver Steam Navigation Company it was shown that about two-thirds of the contributing shares in (ho Company's hands have been subscribed for. The meeting was adjourned for a fortnight to permit of a further canvas.
A lecal paper publishes a statement that Blair's employes have forcibly ejected the Union Sash and Door Company's men from the bush and huts at Hikutaia.
MoNUONtTI, this day.—During the week Mrllobbshasbeenholdingmeetings throughout the district at Whangaroa, Mongonui and Kaitaia, and has been received every', where with great cordiality, and votes of thanks and confidence wero passed in every instance. •
[PJIKS.S ASSOCIATION.]
Destructive Galo at Oarnaru.
Oamakij, this day.—A north-west gale on Tuesday night blew a portion of the roof off the Grand Stand on' tho racecourse unroofed stables at Livingstone, and did other damage.
ChRISTCHUKCH, this day.—At the Magistrate's Court yesterday, K. Derritt, jockey sued Lance for £100, for wrongful dismissal ; bat as according to plaintiffs evidenco tho original contract was made with tho Hon. W. Robinson, plaintiff was nonsuited.
The opening meeting of the Convocation of the University of New Zealand will be hold hero on Saturday. There are two candidates for the position of Chairman— Messrs F. Fitchett and J. S. Hay,
Donedin, this day.—At the Land Board Council yesterday, Moodie, for deferred payment section, applied to surrender his license. The Board previously refused to declare it forfeited, but acting on the decision of the Appeal Court, now agreed to do
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Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 4297, 28 February 1884, Page 2
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