NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.
Auckland, May 26. His Excellency the Governor gave a ball to-night in honor of Her Majesty's Birthday. Over GOO invitations were issued. Among the guests were Admiral Bridge and the principal officers of the squadron. A handsome marble monument has been erected in Rangiriri cemetery in memory of the officers and men of Mercer's Battery 12th, 14th, 40th, and 65th regiments who fell there. It was erected to the order of Major Elliott, 40th regiment. Captain HunterBlair originated the movement. Wellington, May 2G. Mrs McXab, of the well-known McNab gardens. Lower Hutt, was found dead in her bedroom last night. On Sunday she complained slightly of being unwell. Nothing serious was anticipated till she died during yesterday, it is believed of heart disease. Westpoet, May 26. The first sitting of the Conciliation Board to consider disputes between the Westport Coal Company, the Cardiff Company, and the Mokihinui Coal Company and the miners took place to-day. After discussing the questions at length some were agreed to, others struck out, and evidence will be taken on others at Mokihinui and Denniston. Christcht-kch, May 26. Herbert Medley, 66 years of age, died suddenly this afternoon. Dcnepix, May 26. The Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society's ifarm competition for Sir John Bennett Laws' shield resulted this year in the executors of the late William Scoullar, Southland, securing the shield for the best-managed farm of over 400 acres, Mr G. H. Gilroy, Stirling, taking that for farms under 400 acres. The winners in each case were the present holders. An inquiry opened at Falmerston today before Major Keddell, S.M., and Mr A. M'Kerrow, into the action of the Stock Department in prohibiting the sale for human consumption of milk from 25 cows belonging to Thomas Johnston. The question for decision is whether the inspectors had exceeded their powers in prohibiting sale. A Chinaman named Gum Gin was committed for trial for defiling a girl aged 12 years and 10 months. The girls concerned in this case were different to those who gave evidence against a previously convicted Chinaman. Another charge against Gum Gin remains to be dealt with.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 26, 27 May 1896, Page 3
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