TELEGRAMS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9916, 16 December 1899, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

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DUNEDIN, December 16.

Thomas Dawson, a member of the Nortli Dunedin Rifles, wus charged at tho Police Court with stabbing Ernest Tear with a sword bayonet, and was remanded.

TIMARU, December 16.

John Tait, winchraan on the steamer Pukaki, was struck on the head by a pieco of falling gear, and died at the Hospital. CHRISTCHURCH, December 16. During a short address at Cheviot, the Premier said ho was astounded to find the district looking so flourishing, and that it demonstrated what could be done by close settlement. Speaking at a social to Mr Butlds last night, the Hon. J. M'Kenzie said all the original Government but himself and Mr Seddon had gone, but iv a few days they would be rejoined by their old colleague, Mr J. G. 'Ward. Major Kennedy has telegraphed to Colonel Penton, offering for South African service.

WELLINGTON, December 16.

Tho National Bank of New Zealand havo declared, an interim dividend of 6 per. cent for the half-year ondiiig September 30th.

A supplement to tho Gazette contains additional regulations under the Old Ago Pensions Act. They relate to income and property statements and Maori claimants.