INTERPROVINCIAL.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 3609, 26 April 1886, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

(By Telegraph.) Auckland, April 24. In a fire at Barry's, Takapuna, the inmates had a narrow escape for their lives. Barry was uninsured. The property belonged to the Boraan Chatolics ; was vested m Bishop Redmond, of Wellington, and is believed to be insured. The man who fell over-board from tha Bose Casey m the Whangapawa passage,, proved to be Samuel Keys, of Auckland. i. Wblungton, April 24. It is understood that arrangements with the syndicate for carrying on the East and West Coast railway haro been completed, and that the contract will be signed m a few days. The Premier returned from Napier last night, and leaves for Nelson on Monday, being engaged for the defence m a civil action, Black y. the National Bank, an action for damages for wrongful dismissal. The Chief Juatico is recovering from his m« disposition, but will be unable to resume hia . judicial duties for several weeks. CHBiBTOHtJEcn, April 24. The match between the Poneko (Wellington) and the East Christchuroh football olubs on Lancaster Park this afternoon resulted m a win for the former by two tries to nothing.'' The passing and dribbling of the visitors was very good, and they were the heavier team m the scrimmages. Dukbdin, April 24. , A fire was discovered on board the Invereargill at the Battray street wharf this morning. Small damage was done.