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Wanganui Herald, Volume XII, Issue 9431, 28 May 1879, Page 2

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Ohristchuroh, May 28.

At Lyttelton yesterday a fire broke out in the galley of the brig Fawn, but was extinguished before much damage was done. An inquiry will probably be held. A fire broke out in Wilson's tannery. The flames spread quickly, but was eventually overcome. The estimated loss is between £600 and £600. The shed and stock were insured for £1,300, wool, leather, and skins for £900, and press for £40, all in the Victoria; the building insurances amounted to £3,000. The fire, after being apparently put out, broke out again at 11 this morning, and was again got under. The roof was shingles covered with, iron, and under the iron the fire

Uirked until about 3 o'clock, when it burst out, and was this time fanned by a strong wind. All exertions were useless, and Iho place was burnt to the ground. The carrying shop near by was badly scorahed, but was saved with a good deal of trouble. Correct insurances— Shed and stock, £1,300 in Victoria. Curries shop, £250; stock therein, £350. A little boy named Arps, at Papanui, fell into some water and was drowned.

Oamaru, May 28.

The information of the death of Mr White is incorrect. He is in a very bad state. Margaret Dale and John Lawson were fined £15 each for sly grog selling. Timaru, May 28. A large water spout made its appearance two miles from the anchorage to-day, and travelled southward. , Napier, May 28The case of MoLellan, charged with wife murder, has occupied the Resident Magistrate's Court two days already, and it likely to occupy two more. It is said that to-morrow evidence more directly inculpating the prisoner will be brought forward. , , . •

Wellington, May 28.

There was really very little excitement over the Mayoralty contest to-day. Hutchison appeared 'the favorite. The result of the poll was Hutchison 699, Hunter 664. Majority for Hutchison, 35. At the Appeal Court, Fitzgerald, counsel for Williams, convicted of embezzlement, raised a point as t6 whether the direction of the Judge was right. The Judges upheld the decision of the Supreme Court.' W. S. Falconer, cabinet maker, has made'a deed of assignment. The Appeal Court has been occupied all daj with the case Kawatini v Kinross, charged with perjury at Napier, The case was farther adjourned till Saturday.