LATEST TELEGRAMS.
WELLINGTON. This Day. At the Appeal Court yesterday, the case of Boylan, of Gisborne was heard, The Court reserved judgment. Mr. Hutchinson was elected Mayor yesterday by a large majority over his opponent Mr. Allen. At a private meeting of the Tramway Company yesterday, it was stated that while the promoters only gave £27,000 for the property, they charge the company £40,000 pocketing the difference. A committee was appointed to take steps for resisting further calls, and to compel the promoters and directors on a more equitable footing. A man, named Mackay, a recent arrival from London, attempted on Tuesday night to commit suicide with chloral Medical aid having been procured, he waa brought to. He was charged with the offence at the R.M. Court yesterday, when he stated he had been driven to commit the deed through inability to obtain employment. He was remanded for a week, the magistrate promising to procure work for the unfortunate man. AUCKLAND. This Day. McLean and Co. have imported by the Fernglen the Hereford Bull " Coomasie," of English renown and high pedigree. GRAHAMSTOWN. This Day. Alburnia's firm at 76s Gd for buyers. NEW PLYMOUTH. This Day. The schooner Nelson is still on the North Spit of the Waitara River ; but has not sustained any injury as yet. HOKITIKA. This Day. Mr. McLean Jack has been elected Mayor by a considerable majority over Mr. Learmontli. At a meeting of the County Council for the election of a Chairman, yesterday, there were eight present, and all were candidates. No one was elected, and the meeting adjourned sine die. CHRISTCHURCH. This Day. It has been raining with few intervals since Saturday night. The hay crops will suffer ; but otherwise the weather is favorable for farmers.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 961, 27 November 1879, Page 2
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