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Wellington, December 16th. The Gaiette publishes an Order-in-Council, prohibiting absolutely the importation to New Zealand from 15th April next, and for the following two years, any cattle, sheep, or swine from Great Britain, Ireland, or the continent of Europe. The Wharf Committee of the City Council agreed at a meeting yesterday to an expenditure of £20,000 upon the improvement and extension of the wharf, according to the plan which haa been approved by the Public Works Department. The City Surveyor was instructed to prepare the necessary specifications, and advertise for tenders for the proposed work, as speedily as possible. 1:
Aitckland, December 16th,
There arejj~ considerable number of nominations for the County Councils in the suburbs.
The entries for the races are thirty-two. The acceptances for the Steeplechase include all that entered. Mr Walters haa accepted in the Derby with the Fanny Fisher colt, and entered the same in the Maiden Plate, the Publicans' Purse, and the Auckland Plate. The other acceptances for the Derby ara Aerolite, Danebury, and Middleton.
Napier, December 16th.
In the Supreme Court this morning, George Goddard, for stealing a gold watch the property of his master, named Sturrock, was acquitted. It was a curious case. Sturrock has made money at the Cape diamond 6eld, and ie visiting with his wife all the ports in New Zealand. He is a man of exciteable temperament, and addicted to hard drinking. At the Occidental Hotel in Wellington he picked up the prisoner Goddard, and engaged him to go to the Cape with him. He was to receive no wages in New Zealand, but the prosecutor gave him money when he wanted it. The jury adopted the view suggested by counsel, that the prisoner took the watch without any felonious intent, but merely to produce a salutary effect on the prosecutor's mind and keep him from drink. The scene in Court during the cross-examin-ation of the prosecutor was the most outrageous ever witnessed. The prosecutor got terribly excited, refused to answer the questions, and repeatedly called Mr Lee, the defending counsel, a liar, aud turned his back upon hini, snapped his fingers at him, aud finally demanded a chair. The Chief Justice allowed him to sit in a chair at the counsel's table and to give his answers from there
Chbistchurch, December 16th,
The Good Templar session closed this morning. It was thoroughly satisfactory, and was marked by great earnestness and enthusiasm. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Stout- and those M.H.R.'s who voted for the Local Option Bill, and it was decided to congratulate the lion W. Fox on his return to the Colony and to the House.
The anniversary proceedings to-day were a great success. The weather was flue. The athletic sports were attended by 12,000 persons. During an interval in the races, the Hon. John Hall presented a testimonial of plate and money of the value of £SCO, to Mr Eolleston, ex-Superintendent. The presentation was made in front of the Grand Stand, and marked by great enthusiasm. The sports wer<3 all well contested, and everything passed off well. Numerous excursions and picnics took place during the day, In the evening, the Canterbury JTire Brigades had a torchlight procession, which was very successful. There was alao a great d;<<play of fireworks at the Catholic School.
Tima.ru, December 16th,
To-day is the anniversary of the Province. It is a public holiday, and a regatta and flower show are going on.
Invercaegill, December 16th,
At a public meeting held last evening, it was resolved to petition the Minister fo* Public Works re the necessity of going on with the Seaward Bush railway at oace.
AUSTRALIAN CABLE NEWS. Sydney, December 16th. The City of Sydney Bailed yesternight.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 4630, 18 December 1876, Page 2
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