TELEGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 6895, 30 May 1891, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(Fbom otje Own Cobbespondent.)

PAEEOA.—This day. A ITew Find. A new find is reported at the head waters of the Komata cretk. (Per Pbess Association.) AUCKLAND.—This day. Alleged Embezzlement at DargavilioF. L. Beartj County Eate Collector at DargaTille, was arrested last night charged with embezzlement. The alleged defalcations are £200. WELLINGTON.—This day. The Government have decided to allow seals to be killed daring July and August of this year, subject, however, to the restrictions that female or cow seals, and no seals under 36 inches in length, are to be killed. An Order-in Council to this | effect will probably be issued this afternoon. The Maori Census Returns. The census returns of the Maori population are all in. The figures, which are snbject to revision, are —North Island 39,452, and South Island 1860; total 41 312. The census returns of 1886 were 41,432, so that the quinquennial census just taken shows a decrease of 12.Q. NAPIEE.—This day. Madame Fatey's Concert. EVEEY SEAT BOOKED IN HALFAN HOTJE. The bos plan of Madame Patey's concert was opened at nine o'clock this morning, and in half-an hour every seat in the theatre was booked. OAMAEU.—This day. A School Girl KilledA girl named Margaret Hannagan, while swinging on a school swing at the Totara School, fell off on her head and died immediately. It is supposed that her neck was broken. POET CHALMEKS.— Last night. Arrived: Crusader, ship, Captain Perrimon, 80 days, from Glasgow. DUNEDIK—This day. It is understood that the police only objected to two licensed houses ia the city. The Bench held a meeting last night, but the proceedings are kept private.