TELEGRAMS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3933, 25 November 1880, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

[Peb Pbbss Association.] AUCKLAND, Not. 24. The Latest Rush. There ia a general stampede from the Waikato to Te Aroha, which is draining the labour markets of the Waikato. Forty people left Cambridge in one day. AUOKLAND, Not. 25. His Excellency the Governor. The Governor leaves for Wellington in the Hinemoa at 2 p.m. to-morrow, and it ia expected that he will arrive in Wellington at 6 p.m. on Saturday ; the tide prevents his leaving Manukau earlier than to-morrow. Pushing the Land Sales. The proclamation issued re the Patetero land, appoints the sitting of tho Land Court afcCambiidgo for Jan. 25, at which one block of 240,000 acres will be adjudicated upon. The Court will also deal with the lands at Hokianga, Whangarei, Thames, Taupo, Bay of .Plenty, Tolado Bay, Otaki, WangaDui and Patea. The Government have scheduled blocks of about a million acres in area, with regard to which they will proceed under "The Native Land Act of 1877," in order to set aside land equivalent to tho Government advances from the date of the order of the Court. The remainder of the lands will be opened to public competition. Merely Spectators. Chiefs Hanawra, Ngatimareopolo, and Tengakau, weio present during the expulsion of tho ploughmen from Tole's Jand afc .Ngamoko, but thoy did not interfere. The Natives now threaten depredations on M'Lean's land. NEW PLYMOUTH, Nov. 25. Another Breakdown. Another breakdown occurred this morning to one of the enginoa on the railway. Beforo reaohiug Inglewood tho tires of the engine broke, and in thafc dangerous condition ifc had to como on to Sentry Hill. It is expected that if now engines aro not sent tho line will have to be closed. Complaints aro loud, as no [ dependence can be pbic?d by psrsons on reaching their destination according to the time tabic. NAPIER, Not. 2*A Disgusted Board. The Education Board is disgusted at having to tako its accumulated savings ou general account to supplement tho building grants. It. has determined for tho future to spend any surplus in bonuses, eo that economy may nofc in future bo mado an excuse for iu justice. Very Moderate. The date of the meeting of tho newlyformed Waipawa County Jockey Club, has been altered to Dec. 30. The programme is vory moderato, only £150 beint; offered in added monoy. Re-elected-Mr Sutton, M.H.R., bos been re-elected Chairman of the Hawke's Bay County Council. Land Sales. At tho salo of Crown lands for cash to-day, all tho sections bufc t»vo wero disposed of at the upeefc price. At! deferred payment i sections opened last woik havo been fcuken upOrganised Prospecting. A party is being formed to prospect tho Buahino range, working from Makatoka as a base, in consequence cf reported finda of gold, botii alluvial and ivef. NolhiEig cci'tain ia at present known. Totara Production. Ministers have promised to /ind work i'or tho Scandinavian unemployed at Icmv rafts of wage?. Mr Ormond asks for tir.-.iUr concessions for' tho English bush settlers. Con- I sidyruble quantities of loturu aro being now I

brought down by rail, and when the line i8 completed a few milea further, it will be in the centre of the finest totara forest in the Oolony. WELLINGTON, Nor. 24. A Mark of Respect. Tlie funeral of the late Mr George Crawford took place to-day, and was attended by a large number of tho principal citizens. Struck Down. The steward of the ship Wairoa, which arrived this morning from London, died during the passago from a stroke of paralysis. Something to Eat. The officers of tho German man-of-war Nautilus will be entertained at dinner this evening by tho German residents at Wellington. WELLINGTON, Not. 25. Serious Accident. A young man named Hartry met with a serioua accident last night. He jumped off tho spring- board at the baths and struck his head on the bottom. Hartry was taken to tho hospital, aud lies in a precarious condition. WANGANUI, Not. 25. Yet Another One. Tho Mayoral election resulted as follows : Watt, 141 j Nathan, 122. The contest passed off quietly. HOKITIKA, Not. 24. A New. Chairman. Mr E.J. Seddon, M.H.R, has been elected chairman of the Westland County Council. OAMARU, Not. 24. Racing. The acceptances for the Oamaru Handicap, to be run afc the forthcoming race meeting, close with the Secretary on Saturday next, Nov. 27, at 9 p.m. TIMARU, Not. 24. Re-elected. Mr 0. G. Tripp waß unanimously re-elected Chairman of tho Geraldine County Council to-day for the third time. Wool Season. The wool season was opened earlier than usual, and heavy deliveries are being made. DUNEDIN, Not. 24. A Nice Thing. As the Oamaru train due in town at 12.45 to-day, was nearing the Port Chalmers quarry, a heavy blast was fired, which dislodged a lump of stone estimated at somewhere about ten tons. Thia mass came rolling down on to the line tearing up some of the rails and sleepers. A quarrymanhad just time to give warning to the approaching train of the danger ahead. If the train had been two minutes in advanco of the correct time, the stone would probably have descended on to the top of it.. After a detention of one hour and a half the line was cleared, and the train proceeded to Dunedin, the passengers having walked fco fche lower station. DUNEDIN, Not. 25. Scored Out. The following are the ecratchinga for tho Dunedin Cup :— Lure and Betrayer. Jockey Club Handicap, Betrayer. Government Losses. A deputation from Port Chalmers waited upon Mr Oliver yesterday re the stoppage of the railway workshops at Port Chalmers. Mr Oliver replied that, owing to circumlocution and other causes, the works at present carried on wero a dead loss. Recently Bome work had been done there for 2£d per lb, for which 4£d was offered, and in another case — the Albion's shaft — s£d was charged when lOJd had been paid in Melbourne for the same work. The Government ought at once to seriously consider the advisability of leasing the workshops. Mr Macandrew, who was preaent, agreed with Mr Oliver's suggestion. INVEBOABGILL, Not. 24. A Corner. Mr W. G. Fox, late Police Inßpector, has been appointed Clerk and Treasurer to the Wallace County Council. [fhom otjb own cobbespondent.] WAIMATE, Not. 24. Another One. Mr J. M'Gregor waa to-day elected Chairman of the County Council. [fbom a cobbbspondent.] CHARLESTON, Not. 24. Still Another. Councillor Lamplough was re- elected Chairman of the Buller County Council to-day. The Gold Fever. Gold prospecting in this district ia on the increase. Several hew finds are reported, including quartz specimens.