NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2250, 18 June 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[PEB PEBSB ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, June 17. The Bindon Case. The anon case against Bindon Bros, was resumed to-day. Herbert Blaemor Gardiner deposed that on the night of the fire, at eight o'clock, he observed the door of Bindon’* store open slowly, and a man come out quickly, look around, and go up Vulcan lane, when he disappeared. Another man came out similarly and disappeared in an opposite direction. Witness went with Detective Jeffery to Mount Eden Gaol to look at some prisoners. He saw seven in a ward, walking, and one of very like the first man he saw leaving Bindon’s premises on the night of the fire. He was not positive that Wm. Bindon was that man. The case was adjourned till to-morrow. Sadden Death. An old lady, Mrs Donnelly, living alone at her residence at Howiok, was found dead therein. From appearances she fell dead while in the act of taking her tea. “A Good Judge too.” Mr Justice Gillies has been appointed arbitrator on the disputes between the City Council and the Harbor Board. Collision. At noon to-day the North Shore Ferry Company’s steamer Tabapuna ran into a cargo boat and sank her. The master, Patrick Green, clung to the steamer’s paddlebox till rescued. Missing. O. Clark, a cadet in the Telegraph Office at Bussell, disappeared suddenly last evening. He is supposed to have cleared out by some J vessel. WELLINGTON, Juno 17, The Frozen Meat Question. The committee appointed at yesterday’s meeting of persons interested in shipping frozen meat to England met to-day, and the following resolution was carried : —“ That the Government should be asked to instruct their Sheep and Cattle Inspectors throughout New Zealand to provide the following information :—The number of fat stock in each district 5 the number of fat stock exported ; the probable increase that may be expected within two years from date ; the number of stock boiled down, and the local consumption.’’ DUNEDIN, June 17. Licensing ItemsAt the Licensing Court to-day the Bench refused one or two new applications, and held over two others till they were able to make a personal inspection. One renewal was refused, as the landlord let houses to women of illfame. A deputation from the Licensed Victuallers Association waited on Messrs Oliver and Stewart to-day. They urged that bottle licenses should not be granted, or if so that hotel license fees should bo reduced; also that neither wine nor private hotel licenses should be issued. The members promised to give the objections due consideration. Referring to the question of appeal, Mr Stewart said ho had advocated the right of appeal where licenses were withdrawn by the Commissioners. : Forest Culture. ■ The LAs County Council have expended * £3OO in forest plantations and conserva- • (don. : INVERCARGILL, June 17. ’ Sporting. 9 The Southland Jockey Club has decided to s alter its fixture from an autumn to a i spring meeting, to be held on Thursday and Friday, Bth and 9th December next.