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[prom our own correspondent.] WELLINGTON. This Day. The foundation stone of the new Courts of Justice was laid yesterday, by the Hon. F. Whitaker, Provincial Grand Master, S.C., assisted by District Grand Master Toxward, E.G., and a large number of brethren. The procession of Masons numbered upwards of 500, and between nine and ten thousand persons were present. Addresses were delivered by Messrs. Whitaker and Rolleston. A ball last night m connection with the event was attended by the Governor and Lady Robinson. AUCKLAND. This Day. Mr. Edgcnmbe, formerly of the Bay of Plenty Times, has purchased the Waikato Times from Mr. F. Whitaker, junior. Mr. J. S. Macfarlane has left for Napier via Gisborne yesterday, to proceed with the action against W. L. Rees for £10,000 damages. GRAHAMSTOWN. This Day. Alburnias, buyers, 70s. j sellers, 72/6. Another squabble occurred on Saturdry at Hikutaia between Alley's survey party and the Natives ; but the former proceeded with the survey m Bpite of all opposition. OHRISTCHUROH. This Day. Alfred Pinkston, Secretary of the Christchurch Chess Club, pleaded guilty at the R.M. Court yesterday to indecently assaulting two girls under twelve years, and was sentenced to six months' imprisonment m each case, sentences to be cumulative, and at the termination to be bound over to good behaviour, himself m £50 and one surety m £50, or be further imprisoned for six months. DUNEDIN. This Day. The Spring Race Meeting commenced yesterday. Weather fine, and a good attendance. The following is the result of the day's racing : — Free Handicap of 40 soys. Minia ... ... ... ... 1 Soukar 2 Oberon ... ... ... ... 3 Ladies' Purse of 30 soys. Chancellor 1 Unknown 2 St. Anerew's Handicap of 100 soys. Titania 1 Youth 2 Lara ... 3 Spring Handicap of 45 soys. Camballo... ... ... . ... 1 Dolly Barwon 2 York 3
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 965, 2 December 1879, Page 2
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