NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 7005, 30 April 1884, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

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THAMES, Tuesday. Mr. Allom contemplate* going to Auckland in search of hi« aon, aad the brothers Speocer. It has been ascertained the boat found is sot theirs. [press association.] NEW PLYMOUTH, Tuesday. Colonel Trimble addressed his constituents last evening at the Alexandra Hall. He referred to the Bankruptey Act of last session, and said he believed the country would be better without it or any act of the kind. He was opposed to annexation and confederation, and spoke at tome length against protection and in favour ot free trade. He supported the present Ministry because there were no better men in the House who could take their piaoe. and should continue that support, reserving to himself the right to oppose them on questions with which be differed in opinion trom them. A vote of thanks and confidence was passed.

WANGANUI, Tuesday. An accident of a peculiar nature happened this afternoon at the boihng-down ettablishment of the Wanganai Meat Company, situated about a mile from town, on the south railway line. A vat of boiling fat exploded, and blew the roof of the building off. The top of the vat w»s sent about 80 yards. No injury was done to anyone beyond two men who were some yard* from the building, and who got covered with fat, and were slightly scalded. The concussion was heard a long distance away. The question of the disestablishment of the district High School, which haa been creating considerable discussion in Wan ganui, and been the subject of a public meeting of householders, wm hiought before a meeting of the Education Board to-day. The Board, however, after discussing the subject for about four hoars, resolved to adhere to the original decision, and passed a resolution calling on *hs Wanganui School Committee to formulate the charges against the head-master of the High School, whose dismissal was recommended by them without any reason being given.

WELLINGTON, Tuesday. The writ for the Kaiapoi seat has been isaued. It ie returnable before the 4th June.

The amount of property tax remaining unpaid for the year ending 31et March is oely £4000, and for recovery of this summonses against defaulters are now being prepared for iisue.

BLENHEIM, Tuesday. The Supreme Court sittings were opened by Mr. Justice Richmond to-day. His Honor congratulated the district on ita freedom from crime, there being only one accused in the calendar.

Neil Mcßride, who was sentenced a fortnight ago to six weeks' imprisonment for wilful damage to property, was released yesterday, and arrived in Blenheim last night. It was evidently a case of mistaken identity.

CHRISTCHDRCH, Tuesday. Oat of respect to the memory of the late Mr. Henry John Tancred, the public offices in Chrietchnrch (excepting the Customs, Postal, and Telegraphic) will be closed tomorrow at noon.

L. M. Ollivier. captain of the Canterbnry Rowing Club, and winner of several champion oingle sculling races, i« leaving Chriitchurch for Auckland to-night. A presentation was made to him from the members of his club.

TIMARU, Tnesday. At the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, W. Darby, the licfniee of the Club Hotel, was fined 40e and costs for permitting drunkenness on bis licensed premises.