TIMARU.
Thursday. Mr Wakefield addressed a large meeting of electors at Geraldine. The disposal of the runs at the expiration of leases is the most exciting topic at Geraldine, and a number of squatters attended the meeting. Mr Wakefield advocated a uniform waste lands law for the whole colony; runs to be leased to present occupiers on payment of a bonus of ninepence per sheep and rent of sixpence per sheep annually; also, proposed the employment of convict labour on the Timaru breakwater. Mr W. T£. Macdonald, a squatter, proposed a vote of confidence, Mr Messon, a farmer, seconded it. Carried unanimously.
The Supreme Court sits on Friday; there are 13 cases, including murder, arson, forgery, bigamy, and other serious crimes. Mr Stout is retained by the Insurance Companies to prosecute in the arson case; it is likely to be a long and important session. A public meeting is called for Wednesday next, to agitate for the immediate commencement of the Timaru breakwater.
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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2164, 10 December 1875, Page 2
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