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Timaru Herald was established as a weekly in 1864, a bi-weekly in 1877 and became a daily newspaper in January 1878. Go to the search engine on this site the BDMs have been transcribed from the Timaru Herald 1864 - 1900.

Today's Timaru Herald paper headlines are online and a digital version. Also The Courier, Timaru edition, a weekly Thursday, paper is online. Includes a well written, interesting local history column with a photo each week, South Canterbury Tales written by John Button and another column, Off the Highway, the weekly is archived online.

  Images online. All newspapers are searchable.
 Selected 19th century New Zealand newspapers and periodicals. The site currently contains digital images of over 300,000 pages from 41 publications, including The Timaru Herald, Waimate Advertiser May 1898 to Dec.1900 and The Star, a Christchurch newspaper, provided by the National Library of New Zealand. 

Only six Timaru Herald issues missing from Papers Past.
  9 Sept. 1872
14 Aug. 1877
24 Feb. 1885
  9 April 1887
17 Jan.  1899
11 May 1899  		Timaru Herald's buried around town in cornerstones. 


 

The Timaru District Library hold some of the Timaru Herald's, but not all. We have 1915- current day in hard copy in the basement. The Museum holds microfilms of the earlier ones and some hard copy as well, I think.  You are welcome to look at any of the papers in the Library and photocopy them or copy from them. We copy free of charge. Take along your digital camera as the large green books (bound copies of the actual Timaru Herald per year) can be very difficulty to manoeuvre onto a photocopy machine and the newspapers are getting torn and the corners of the pages damages from all the turning of the pages. We also have a digital camera and can photograph the ones that are hard to handle or difficult to copy. Just enquire at the Help Desk. Posted Jan. 2008.Take your digital camera along as the bound copies of the Timaru Herald are difficulty to handle and the pages of the newspapers are getting torn.

 The Timaru Herald Office does hold the old newspapers and there is a fee do to research but the main facility for research is at the South Canterbury Museum. Timaru Public Library use to keep the newspapers on microfilm from June 1864 to December 1915 and latter issues are bound in large books but now 2001 their newspapers and microfilms have been placed in the Museum.  Source: Timaru Herald Office, Timaru. Posted 2001.

If you are not in the Timaru Herald you are not in South Canterbury.

South Canterbury Newspaper Holdings  - Posted 2004
Please note this list comprises a survey of the main holdings contributed by the institutions listed below. Several institutions also hold some individual issues of other newspapers not listed. The offices of some local newspapers also have their own collection of past newspapers. *The Geraldine Guardian and the Temuka Leader were in fact the same newspapers, published under two names. As for photocopying, the researcher will need to check with the institution as various copying services will be available (and they may change over time). With the Museum photocopying is not an option, but you can copy from the microfilm or photograph articles. Others may differ.

Geraldine Guardian

South Canterbury Museum*:
Microfilm: 13 April 1895-Jun 1900, 1901-26th Sept 1905, 1906-1907, 1909-1912, July 1913-August 1915

Temuka Leader

Temuka Library/Service Centre:
Hardcopy: 1877-1914, 1917-1928, 1930-1932

West Coast Times, 10 November 1877, Page 2
Temuka, November 9. A newspaper, to be called, the Temuka Leader, is announced, to, be published on the 1st December, under the proprietary of Joseph Ivess, owner of several New Zealand papers.

Grey River Argus, 6 December 1877, Page 2
Timaru, Dec. 5. The Temuka Leader made its first appearance to-day very creditably.

Taranaki Herald, 15 October 1901, Page 2
The Hon. J. M. Twomey, M.L.C., proprietor of the Temuka Leader, is spending day or two in New Plymouth.

Evening Post, 25 January 1913, Page 8
The Temuka News and Geraldine Mail Newspaper Company, owing to the recent fire completely destroying their stock and plant, have decided to cease publication of those papers. The directors state that the fire caused heavy loss, and that it is impossible to duplicate the plant promptly.

Timaru Herald

South Canterbury Museum:
Bound volumes: 1864 - 1865, 1867, 1869, 1874-June 1936
Microfilm: 1864-1915; Jan, Jun, Aug, Sept & Nov 1930; Jun, Sept & Nov, 1931; May 1933; 1937-Aug 1939; 1981 to present (received approximately three months as current papers are microfilmed)

Timaru Post

South Canterbury Museum:
Bound volumes: 1907-June 1936
Microfilm: 9 Nov 1923-Feb 1924

Waimate Advertiser

Waimate District & Historical Society Archives:
Microfilm: 1899-1902, 1908-Jun 1919, 1920-1941, Jul 1946-Apr 1965, Sept 1965-Apr 1968, Sept 1968-Apr 1973, Sept 1974-Mar 1975.

New Zealand Official Yearbook 1900 - Page 69

Geraldine — 
Geraldine Advocate 		(M.) Mon., Wed., Frid.
Mackenzie County Chronicle 	(E.) Mon., Wed., Frid.
Pleasant Point Mail 		(E.) Mon., Wed., Frid.
Temuka Times 			(E.) Mon., Wed., Frid.

Temuka — 
Geraldine Guardian 		(M.) Tues., Thur., Sat.
Gladstone Guardian 		(M.) Mond., Wed., Frid.
Temuka Leader 			(M.) Tues., Thur., Sat.

Timaru —
Morning Post 			(M.) Daily
South Canterbury Times 		(E.) Daily
Timaru Herald 			(M.) Daily

Waimate —
Waimate Advertiser 		(M.) Saturday
Waimate Times 			(M.) Tues., Thur., Sat.

Early area newspapers included the Temuka Times, The Timaru Post (1900-1939) are available at the Hocken Library Dunedin.
The British Library  holdings include:
The Timaru Herald on microfilm  9 Sept.1865; 27 Oct,1879, 1 Jan.1885 - 30 Jan. 1956 - 28 Sept. 1968
The Waimate Times 22 March 1899 - 18 March 1922 
Timaru Herald online and searchable from 4 January 1997 (Factiva), LexisNexis Academic - 1 July 1996, eJournals databases at some University libraries worldwide, limit access to current students, faculty, and staff of the University e.g. UNC, UTD, SJSU, SCU, CSUMB 
Australian Newspapers beta
Index to death notices in the Christchurch Press from 1 Jan 2000
The Press- back issues
Deaths and In Memoriam notices from a Christchurch newspaper

A Short History of the Timaru Herald - a provincial newspaper today. David King took over the Timaru Herald editorship on 19 January 2009 to replace replace departing Timaru Herald Editor of 12 years, David Wood. Chris McAuslin - Timaru Herald General Manager.
Waimate Daily Advertiser  1899-1900
Mackenzie County Chronicle 1899 News of the day
Mackenzie Co. Chronicle Irving farewell
Newspaper clippings 1899
Canterbury to Otago 1851 trip overland
Oamaru Times 1864 - Timaru snippets
Shipwrecks at Timaru - accounts from the newspapers
First Ascent of Mt. Cook 1882
Journey to Mt. Cook 1882
Journey to Mt. Cook 1899
Shipping Snippets & BDMS Timaru Herald
Timaru Herald Saturday  2 January 1869 page 5 The Great Fire of Timaru
T.D. Burnett's articles on the Mackenzie Runs from the Timaru Herald July 1925

THE LONG AND THE SHORT.
21 June 2002 Timaru Herald
In recognition of tonight being the longest night of the year, and tomorrow being the shortest day, here are South Canterbury examples of the long and the short it:

Shortest period of local goodwill for a departing soldier: In October, 1899, Sergeant Byrne, of the Timaru City Rifles, set off to fight in the Boer War. Well-wishers lined the streets, cheering and singing, and as the sergeant was boarding the train the mayor handed him a bag of sovereigns. A few days later word reached Timaru that Sergeant Byrne had been rejected for service.

Shortest railway service: Waihao Downs to Waihaorunga. Work started the same day as the First World War but was eventually abandoned in 1923. A single locomotive steamed once up the line, which was later lifted by local farmers to build sheep and cattle yards.

Longest beach walk where other pedestrians were still a nuisance: In 1843 Bishop Selwyn trekked south from Christchurch to Dunedin to check out his largely uncharted diocese. On January 16, 1844, at Waihao, he met official Protector of Aborigines Edward Shortland coming the other way.

Shortest period of delusion in pest control: Concerns about the rabbit population's explosion were considered alarmist in the early 1870s. Then in Waitaki around 50,000 rabbits were killed on one run without any noticeable change in their population.

Shortest breeding programme for birds: In the 1860s Dunedin's first pair of breeding partridges proved a complete failure. Turned out both birds were male.

Longest two-and-a-half hours in South Canterbury history: December 7, 1868, about 3.30pm a burning glue pot overturned. By 6pm, 39 buildings in Timaru's central business district were little more than smouldering ashes.

Shortest period of recovery from labour: Three days after childbirth, South Canterbury's first white female settler, Mrs Hornbrook, dived into a flooded river to rescue a drowning man.

Longest continuing headache caused by pointlessly differing opinions: Crossing North Street, from north to south or vice versa, Timaruvians are daily reminded that Rhodes Town was planned by E H Lough, while Government Town was given to Samuel Hewlings. Both designed their townships to "face" different directions, causing today's hassle of roads that don't quite match up.

Longest journey that, with benefits of modern transport, seems vastly out of perspective: Travelling with bullocks, the first settlers at Lake Tekapo would take 17 days to reach Timaru on a supply run. Typically, a Waimate to Timaru trip alone would take four days.

Shortest period between the arrival of settlers and the first traffic accident: Timaru's first settler ship, The Strathallan, weighed anchor at its destination on January 14, 1859. Within minutes the welcoming committee's row boat had been broken under the vessel's stern.

Timaru Herald Saturday 5 1876 page 3  Opening of the Timaru and Christchurch Railway.
Timaru Herald Saturday  2 January 1869 page 4  The Year 1868
Timaru Herald Thursday 25 August 1887 pg3 A visit to the Timaru Hospital
On our left one can see the bold southern spur of Mount Horrible, and catch a faint glimpse of Pareora Gorge, and our eyes travels over grand rolling downs, and back on to gloomy mountains, taking in the white giant Mount Cook on the way, and goes sweeping away to the eastward, along the dreary plains, over the Port Hills, and so to the south Pacific Ocean.

Newspaper press directory - Press - 1905 page 323The Timaru Herald has been the No. 1 newspaper in the central South Island since 1864. Alfred George Horton (1842-1903) b. at Hull, Yorkshire, a journalist, came to Lyttelton in 1861, became an apprentice printer on the Press, Christchurch bought a small hand-printing plant, took it to Timaru and began the weekly Timaru Herald.  In 1876, Mr. A.G. Horton, the proprietor and editor of the Timaru Herald, purchased the Southern Cross, Auckland and amalgamated it with the New Zealand Herald.

"Before 1870, newspapers in New Zealand were primarily set up for political purposes. In the absence of self-government newspapers were the main way that those who weren't officials could participate in government."

New Zealand Free Lance, 18 January 1908, Page 4
Timaru has been shedding tears and travelling rugs lately because of the departure of Edward George Kerr for furrin' parts. Said Edward George came into see us at the office, on his way to the Warrimoo on Friday last. My, but he has grown a big fellow Timaru air has a standing advertisement in this gentleman, and it will surprise us if there isn't a big rush of immigrants out to that town, as soon as Edward George Kerr has fairly disported himself about London. He can talk newspapers, and ads., and general publishing work till further orders, this traveller from Timaru. He has been nourished in it for the lost sixteen years, and what he hasn't so far learned he is just going Home to finish off.

Edward George Kerr figures on doing Canada and the States, England, and the Continent, threatens to box the compass from Russia to Thibet, and pull up around Jerusalem and' old Thebes on his way home again. He is going to do or die for a solid and sedulous twelve months, and if there's to be any money up on the question we are going to favour his chances of "doing." Shouldn't be at all surprised to. hear of him going off at a tangent up the Canadian — Pacific line and doing a big hunt. He could shoot anything, from a grizzly to the falls of Niagara, and expects to> bag bears and business all along the line.

This Timaruite was born at Kaiapoi, so he speaks fairly good New Zealandish. His father was proprietor of the Timaru "Herald" before Edward George learned his A.8.C.. Later on the paper took a double somersault, and landed on both its feet as a company. And then came Edward George, and then came good times. And he — the departing guest — became general manager. Last week the companionship and staff and friends and relatives and neighbours gathered for a sort of tangi, and they parted on the shore with Edward George Kerr. It was a pleasant social. They say at Timaru that he is not being kicked out of his berth, but is being sent off to gain knowledge of things in order to make the paper bulge big when he comes back again.

If searching a newspaper for a DOD check the local news and inquiry, estate, funeral, death and thank you notices.

"A wide cross-section of our community have passed through the doors of this high court."

Moonshine

North Otago Times, 2 December 1876, Page 2
Christchurch, Dec. 1
John Hamilton, farmer, on whose premises at Waitohi Flat, an illicit distillery apparatus was found, has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, with hard labor. He has appealed against his sentence and is released on bail.

North Otago Times, 26 February 1880, Page 2
Timaru. February 25.
A storekeeper at Waitohi Flat, named, Thomas Liston, was to-day lined L5O and costs for sly grog selling.

Evening Post, 9 March 1887, Page 2 An Illicit Still.
Timaru, 8th March. The police to-day arrested three men, Joseph and James Matthews and James Bell of Maitahi Downs, for having an illicit still in their possession. The capture was cleverly made by Inspector Broham himself, and the still and other receptacles were all discovered at the house of the prisoners.
    This Day. The two Matthews and J. Bells, charged with having an illicit still at Waitohi, were remanded till Monday next at 11 a.m., to enable the police to work up the case.

Otago Witness, 11 March 1887, Page 17
Timaru, March 8.
Inspector Broham, Detective Kirby, Sergeant Livingstone, and Constable Stanley this morning captured an illicit still on a farm situate on the Upper Waitohi Downs, about 22 miles due N.W. of Timaru, and immediately behind the township of Pleasant Point. The police have had suspicion of the place for a very long time but their plans were not matured till lately. The inspector and his men left here about 2 a.m. and reached the farm just about daylight. A search resulted in the inspector and the detective finding a 50-gallon sheet tin still, the top of which was found hidden away in a loft; also sis. casks, one wooden tub, an oil drum, and two jars nearly full of what is to all appearance adulterated whisky. The occupants or the holding, named Joseph and James Mathews and James Bill, were arrested, and arrived in town this evening along with their stock-in-trade. The accused will come before the court to-morrow morning, but I am informed an adjournment will be asked for.

Otago Witness, 20 July 1888, Page 27
In Banco at Christchurch Mr Justice Ward quashed the conviction of William Paul, convicted in the R.M. Court, Timaru, for having a distillation apparatus in his possession. The grounds of quashing were that the conviction did not show that Paul intended to use the apparatus for the purpose of distillation, and did not state where the magistrate heard the case, where the offence was committed, or where the conviction was made.

moonshine - empty or foolish talk, ideas, nonsense
The story is all moonshine.

Taranaki Herald, 11 June 1859, Page 3
From Timaru we learn that houses and inhabitants are increasing very fast. The want of houses is very much felt. Timaru is like Lyttelton and Christchurch in this respect. We understand that to meet the demands for timber a contract has been taken for the supply of two or three thousand feet on the beach, from Auckland. The Deal boat-men whom we mentioned as having undertaken the beach service under arrangement with Mr Le Cren, have arrived, and proved themselves most useful in loading and unloading the Spray, during her recent visit to Timaru. — Ibid.

Papers Past - Daily Southern Cross, 20 August 1861, Page 3 Timaru
People in Canterbury and especially the Christchurch folk, seemingly know so very little of the beginning and history of the off-shoots of their great city, that I think a short description of Timaru, as being one of the most important, may be of some little interest to your leaders. Twenty years since Timaru was known as a whaling station, but the fishery has been discontinued for some years, owing to the paucity of the fish off these coasts; the remains of the whalers huts are still to be seen near to the present township.
    In 1852, or 1853, the Messrs. Rhodes built their station-house on the beach ; those gentlemen owning a large track of country adjoining as sheep runs. This station-house, with its adjoining woolshed, was all that Timaru consisted of till 1857, when a public house and store were added. In the same years a Resident Magistrate was appointed, but it was in the early part of 1859 that the township was fairly started. In January of that year an immigrant vessel arrived in the roadstead direct from England, and deposited on our beach over a hundred souls. With true Anglo-Saxon go-a-headism these people set to work and soon built for themselves comfortable habitations, though some of them were bitterly disappointed in their expectations of what they would find in the colony ; and one old lady especially was sadly grieved, as she stated, as her private opinion, she would be well satisfied if Timaru was but a quarter of the size of London. Houses now began to rise rapidly on all sides, and in January, 1860, instead of but three houses and sixteen souls, as in December, 1858, there were between forty and fifty houses, with a population of about 200. Last January there were over sixty houses, and I should think the population had increased to at least 300. Our church commenced in April of last year, was opened for service in December, and consecrated by the Bishop of Christchurch last April. It is a pretty little edifice, capable of holding about 160 people, and reflects great credit on both the designer and the builders. It was built by subscription, with aid from the government grant of £300. The total cost was about £1,100, and with the exception of a very small sum (I believe but £19), every debt connected with the building is paid off ; which I imagine is of somewhat rare occurrence in the history of colonial churches.
    About three-quarters of a-mile from shore there are heavy moorings laid down capable of holding vessels of 1,000 tons; nearer in shore there are moorings for lighter vessels. The anchorage in the roadstead is very good ; as was proved last October, when the 'Wellington' was lying here in one of the heaviest gales experienced off this coast for many years Timaru is about 110 miles S.W. of Christchurch, and with the exception of the crossings of the rivers there is an uninterrupted good level load the whole distance till about three miles from this, when the downs rise from the plain: these downs also extend some considerable distance on all sides of the township. The present town is built entirely on the Messrs. Rhodes land, in the government township there being but a couple of buildings ; but if the government had but taken the trouble of sinking a few wells on their own land a couple of years since, I know for certain that many people would much, sooner have purchased their sections there than in the adjoining land. The government were told of it at the time, but nothing was done. Since the early part of 1859 there have been 3,850 acres sold in this neighbourhood, 1,520 aces of which were taken near to the Arowenua Bush, eleven miles distant; from which bush we get our supplies of sawn timber and firewood. Near to the bush there is undoubtedly some splendid agricultural land ; but the major part, at least of the best quality, I believe to be already sold. With respect to our downs as agricultural land, I once heard an experienced farmer say that he believed they would produce as fine wheat as any land in the Province. A mill is about to be erected near to the Arowenua, which will be a great boon to this district, as everyone is grumbling at the enormous price of flour— fully 50 per cent, that he will find in Timaru every tradesman he is likely to require for we boast of a couple of blacksmiths, a good cabinetmaker, a painter, two or three good carpenters, a tailor, couple of shoe-makers, and a butcher and baker of course; we can also readily procure labourers, whose wages per man are 8s. a day. There are a couple of hotels in the town— the Royal and the Timaru Hotel.
    Some time since a petition, most numerously signed by the inhabitants of this district, was forwarded to his excellency the Governor, to get this port made a port of entry. I have been led to believe that the custom-house office at Lyttelton has reported favourably on the matter, and if so, in all probability, ere many weeks are over, we shall have this boon granted us, which will be of great advantage to the district.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 12 April 1862, Page 5
A large hotel at Timaru, kept by Mr. Sam. Williams, was discovered to be on fire at two o'clock on the morning of March 7, and the whole of the property was destroyed. The building was the property of Messrs. R. and G. Rhodes, and was insured ; but Mr. Williams's furniture and effects were not so.

Otago Witness, 5 April 1862, Page 8
We have received an authentic account of the destruction of the Timaru Hotel, in the occupation of Mr. S. Williams, by fire, about 2 o'clock on the morning of the 7th March. The fire was first observed by the cook of the hotel, who immediately gave the alarm, but it had already commenced to burn the roof of the verandah rooms, and although an attempt to extinguish it was made by the people, who cry soon assembled in large numbers, it was given up as hopeless, and their energies directed to saving Mr. Beswick's store. There were no less than fifteen people sleeping in the hotel that night, and although they had time to save themselves, yet the uncertainty of the whereabouts of the fire (for the house was filled with smoke), gave them no time to think of saving their property, consequently most of the lodgers suffered more or less loss. But the greatest loss has fallen upon Sam Williams, who is absolutely ruined, having saved nothing but his books. He could have saved some of his property had not his whole thought and energy been directed to getting his lodgers safe out of the burning building ; and great credit is due to him for the manner in which, laying aside all thought of his own property, he exerted himself to prevent any chance of the destruction of human life. The flames, when first seen, were coming out of the window and through the roof of a small parlour at the back of the house, partly formed by the verandah, and which had not been used for a day or two. Although there was little or no wind at the time, it soon became evident that nothing could save the building. The progress of the flames was so rapid that in about a couple of hours nothing remained but the two blackened chimneys, rendering desolation more complete by looking like monuments erected to its memory. The house, which belonged to Messrs Rhodes, is insured, but the furniture, which belonged to Sam Williams, was not. Suspicion of incendiarism having fallen upon a man named Hugh Williams, who had been threatening Sam Williams the night before, to blow him to blazes, and other places, he was taken charge of by the police, and lodged in gaol that morning. The only account he could give of himself was that he had been sleeping under a tussock. Next day a coroner's inquest was held, and several witnesses examined, Hugh Williams among others ; they all agreed that the fire commenced in the little parlour mentioned before, and the evidence of the servants of the house went to show that after ten o'clock, no one had been in that room, and that when the house was out for the night the window of the parlour was shut by Mr Williams himself, and when the fire was observed, the window was wide open. The examination of other witnesses went to show that ___ had several times been used by Hugh Williams against Sam Williams, and also his very strange behaviour during the fire. The jury, after sitting from 11 till 6 o'clock, hearing witnesses, came to the decision that "the fire was the act of an incendiary, and that in their opinion Hugh Williams was the man that set fire to the building. He has since been examined by the Resident Magistrate at Timaru, and committed for trial at the next sessions.

Otago Witness, 27 September 1862, Page 2
SUPREME COURT-CHRISTCHURCH CIRCUIT.
(From the Lyttelton Times, Monday Sept. 8.) (Before Mr. Justice Gresson and a special Jury, of whom (J. Bowen. Esq., was Foreman.) Crim Con - — PERRYMAN V. GRIFFITHS.
This was an action brought by Thomas Perryman, builder, of Arrowenua, against Richard Griffiths, a station holder, for criminal conversation with plaintiff's, wife. There were four issues on the pleadings. The first, a merely formal one, that Catherine Perryman was wife of the plaintiff; the second, that defendant enticed the said Catherine Perryman away from her husband, whereby he lost her society and service ; third, that defendant debauched plaintiff's wife ; the fourth, the amount of damages sustained by plaintiff, which damages were laid at £1,000. The first issue was admitted in the pleadings; to the second defendant pleaded not guilty ; the third, criminal conversation, was admitted; and to try the second issue and assess damages was the duty of the jury. Mr. Travers appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr, Gillies for the defendant. He then called the plaintiff, Thomas Perryman who said : I am a builder at Arowenua, and plaintiff in this suit. My wife's name is Catherine Perryman. We were married by licence on the 23th of September, 1853, at Castlentaine, Victoria, by the Rev. John Chane, the officiating minister. I was accompanied by my wife to this country in January, 1860, and last lived with her at Mr. Walker's station, Four Peaks, Timaru, in a house that I was then building. A man named George Wetherell lived with us. On the 1st of May last I started with Walker and Mr. Griffiths (the defendant) to go to a wedding at Arowenua, my wife bring left at home. Defendant accompanied me part of the way, and left me on the road. I saw him no more that day. Having an inflammation, I did not return home for a fortnight. Three days afterwards I came to Christchurch, and went to a cottage next, door to Mann's A 1 Hotel, where I saw a bundle of my wife's clothes. There are two rooms in Timaru, my wife was not there, nor have I seen her since, nor had any communication with her. She left against my will. Directly I found my wife had left home, I returned to Christchurch to learn why she she had home and with whom.
Chas Perceval said: I was driver of the Timaru mail cart in May last I know Mr. and Mrs. Perryman and Mr. Griffiths. I was one evening at tea with Mr. Griffiths at Mann's Hotel. Mrs. Perryman was there also. I left soon after tea— Mr. Griffiths and Mrs. Perryman being left alone.
James Hair : I am landlord of the A 1 Hotel, and owner of a cottage adjoining. Mr. Griffiths occupied the cottage, having engage it himself and his lady.
Eliza M'Gowan : I was a servant at the A 1 Hotel in May last. There is a cottage near, which was occupied by a lady and gentleman... That plaintiff had sailed away from his wife, she refusing to accompany him because of his conduct on board the brig Thomas and Henry, in Hobson's Bay. He had voluntarily deprived himself of her society for years. ..This intimation seemed to act as a charm, for shortly afterwards they returned a verdict for the plaintiff, with damages to the amount of £25.

Daily Southern Cross, 1 January 1863, Page 3
His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. Alexander Rose to be Emigration Officer at the Port of Timaru.

Otago Witness, 31 January 1863, Page 2 Great Fire at the Arowenua Bush.— A fire broke out in the Arowenua Bush last Monday, which, I am sorry to say, has been attended with most disastrous consequences to the bushmen and other parties interested. An inquest into the origin of the fire will be held believe on Wednesday next, at present it is involved in mystery. For the whole week the fire has been steadily burning, causing great destruction ; nearly all the stacked firewood, some 300 ends belonging to the different parties, has been completely destroyed, and a large quantity of standing timber. Yesterday, in the bush, the fire was still burning with unabated fury, being greatly augmented by the strong nor' wester then blowing. It is to be hoped that this morning's rain will do something towards quenching the flames, but I fear that hardly enough has fallen to do much good. The Maori its also have suffered, not only in the loss of standing timber, but. also by the destruction of some of their huts which the fire swept down in its course. — Timaru correspondent of the Press.

North Otago Times, 12 January 1865, Page 3 TELEGRAPH LINE.
 A report by the Telegraphic Engineer lately published, shows that operations are not so forward in Canterbury as they are in this Province. We extract a portion of it:— "Waitaki and Timaru — The posts for this portion of the line were laid in the first instance in groups of ten posts at equal distances along the line, but contracts have subsequently been let for laying them at points recently marked out by the Telegraphic Surveyor. These posts will be erected as the works progress by men engaged under Mr. Smith. The progress of this portion of the works, as well as those which will afterwards occupy our attention, will much depend on the course which will be ultimately adopted by the Government. Timaru to Christchurch — The section of line lying between Timaru and Christchurch next comes in order. The posts of this portion of the line are now for the most part laid along the line of route, and will be erected as soon as Mr. Smith's gang arrives at this portion of the work, which will entirely depend on the number of men employed and sanctioned by the Government. The remaining sections lying between Christchurch and Nelson have not received such immediate attention as the preceding southern sections already reported upon. Suffice it to say that the whole of the contracts have been let for the supply and delivery of the poles, and that the united giangs of Messrs. Smith and Green will be prepared to continue with this northern portion of the trunk line as soon as the southern portions cease to occupy their time and attention.

North Otago Times, 18 May 1865, Page 2
Some little time since, the Telegraph wires were completed as far as Christchurch and introduced into the office there. Mr Green has since come along the line introducing the wires into the offices at Timaru and Oamaru ; the latter operation was completed on Tuesday, and he has now proceeded to Dunedin for the same purpose. The next step is to fix the machines, which it is understood have arrived. It is quite possible in the course of a short time the line may be opened.

North Otago Times, 31 August 1865, Page 3
Tuesday, 29th August, 1865. (Before B. Woolecombe, Esq., RM.) Assault.— Joseph Haron, a man in the employ of Mr Robert Reed, of Timaru, was finest 20i. and costs, for an assault on G. Paterson.

North Otago Times, 7 September 1865, Page 3
Our neighbors in Pleasant Valley (about 20 miles from here) are getting up their annual local Races. As the place is not only pleasant by name and pleasant every way, the meeting issue to be well patronised by the pleasure seekers of this district. The races are to he five in number, and a considerable amount of money lies already been subscribed towards the stakes. The promoters certainly deserve success.

North Otago Times, 7 September 1865, Page 3
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT, AROWHENUA. (From our Timaru Correspondent.) Before B. Woolcombe, Esq., R.M.
August 30th, 1863. John Breakwell, of Timuka, was charged with killing for sale without being duly licensed, contrary to the provisions of the Slaughter-house Ordinance.
    Peter McNair was fined 10s. and costs, for allowing a sledge to be driven in the public streets, contrary to the provisions of the Police Ordinance, the Magistrate at same time remarking that it was a highly dangerous practice, and that serious accidents might result in consequence.

CIVIL LIST. The following cases were settled out of Court : — M'Donald v. M'Lean, L15 ; Peckham (a Maori) v. McBratney, L7 6s. ; and Solomon Pohio (a Maori) v. McBratney, L5 3s.

North Otago Times, 7 September 1865, Page 3
5th September, 1865. (Before B. Woollcombe, Esq , R.M., and G. W. Hall, Esq., J.P.) S. Hill v. Jacob Hill, both of Waimate.— Claim L20 16s 9d. This was a complicated case for lent paid by plaintiff and due by defendant. Judgment for L12. Costs divided.
    James Gibson, a Police Court notoriety in Timaru. obtained a search warrant for the loss of a few nails, suspected to have been taken by Thomas Mills, a farmer, near Timaru. On the case coming before the Court, it was clearly proven that Mills was empowered by the owner of the land on which the nails were, to take them in payment of removing a ditch and fence. Case dismissed. A civil action for false imprisonment may arise out of this case.

North Otago Times, 14 September 1865, Page 3
Tuesday, 12th September, 1865. (Before B. Woollcombe, Esq., R.M., G. W. Hall, Esq., J.P., and R. H. Rhodes, Esq., J.P.)
George Dyson. A. M'Kinlay, and Win. Warne were charged with a breach of the Public House Ordinance, for no 1 ; having a Visitors' Book in their possession, according to the Regulations of the Province.

North Otago Times, 21 September 1865, Page 2
Timaru RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. Tuesday, 19th September, 1865.
(Before B. Woolcombe, Esq., R.M., T. W. Hall, Esq., J.P:, and G, W . Hall, Esq., J.P.)
LARCENY. — John Cairns was indicted with having stolen a gun and sundry provisions from the premises of Mr Young, farmer, Arowhenua. After a considerable amount; of evidence was adduced, the prisoner was committed for trial before the Supreme Court.
D. Brown, Waitaki, W. B. Jones, Makikihi, and J. Burgess, Burkes' Pass, pled guilty to not having a Visitors' Book on their premises, and were each fined in the sum of 40s. and costs.
Hall v. Anderson. — A case of sheep worrying, alleged to have been done by defendant's dog. The case was dismissed, the dog being proven to belong to another party. The civil cases were not of any moment.

North Otago Times, 21 September 1865, Page 3
On Wednesday a court was held at Arowhenua, but no cases, of interest were heard. A jury is called for Tuesday, to try a man named John Cairns, in the Resident Magistrate's Court, for stealing a gun from Mr Young, farmer, Timuka. From the evidence adduced it appears a clear case, but, you will see the result in my Police Report.
    A movement has at length been made to discover the Mackenzie Country Pass. Messrs. Farthing and Bayley started on Friday, with the intention of exploring the back country. Their expenses have been guaranteed, and we will now wait with anxiety to hear the result of their efforts.

North Otago Times, 25 January 1866, Page 2
The Royal Hotel, under its new landlord, Mr Hooper (late of the Commercial in Dunedin), is assuming quite an altered appearance, consequent on the addition of an Assembly Boom, and a wing containing bedrooms, &c. The large and handsome stables lately completed by Cobb and Co. also add considerably, from their conspicuous position, to the appearance of the town. Steps have also been taken towards testing by boring the possibility of obtaining a supply of water from artesian wells ;

North Otago Times,  8 February 1866, Page 2
Timaru, February 5th, 1866.
The port this week has again been busy, and we hear the Calypso, brig ; Rifleman, three-masted schooner : and Wm. Miskin, steamer, now lying here. One hundred and twenty bales of wool have been exported, and the customs duties for the month of January amounted to L876.

North Otago Times, 22 February 1866, Page 3
Timaru, February 19th, 1866.
We have all been resting on our oars this week, in comparison with the bustle of the last. North Otago Times, 22 February 1866, Page 3
    The Maori Simon, who was arrested on the Racecourse, on suspicion of having stolen a horse, was brought before Mr Woolcombe, and the charge being proved against the prisoner, and afterwards admitted by him, be was sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour in Lyttelton Jail.
    The Tradesmen's Ball at the New Assembly Rooms (Hooper's Royal Hotel) took place on Tuesday night, and was a success. Dancing was kept up till morning, the supper was handsome and excellent, and good humor and good order prevailed.

North Otago Times, 15 March 1866, Page 2 Timaru
Wm. Gaby who was sent to trial by the Magistrate's Court here, for maliciously wounding a bullock, was acquitted.

North Otago Times, 17 May 1866, Page 3
A theatrical troupe is also coming down from Christchurch to pay us a flying visit, by the next steamer, and I suspect (hey will pay Oamaru the same compliment. An accident which might have been attended with more serious consequences, occurred the other flight close to the Norfolk Hotel, kept by Mr Batterby. As some gentlemen were driving to a ball at that place, one of the horses shied and ran up the bank, upsetting the vehicle, luckily without hurting anyone, the only casualty being the total wreck of a celebrated bass fiddle belonging to a "Knight of the Thimble," and the band was consequently deprived of its most sonorous voice.
    As Mr Kirkland, of Timaru, was walking down the beach on Sunday afternoon, he found washed up a very curious fish, and brought it to the Club Hotel, when on being put into saltwater it gradually revived, and is now as lively as a " cricket." This little thing is about seven inches long, and its head is bigger than all the rest of its body put together, has a very large mouth and eyes, no scales on, but four or five pricks on its back something like horns.
    The brig Esperanza, from Newcastle, has arrived here after a long passage, as she had to put back to Lyttelton for repairs. Cheap coal may now be expected.

North Otago Times, 24 May 1866, Page 3
23rd May. At the Resident Magistrate's Court, yesterday, before B. Woollcombe, Esq., R.M., James Gibson (of Police Court notoriety), was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and threatening Mr Younghusband, if he would not support Mr Moorhouse at the ensuing election, was find in the paltry sum of 5s., he (Gibson) having expressed his regret at what had occurred.

North Otago Times, 12 July 1866, Page 3
As the masons were employed in obtaining stone off the beach last week, for the building of the new culvert near Grey Russell's store, one of them observed a large fish near the rocks.
    Mr Charles Thomson has added to his large bakery establishment very compact dining and coffee rooms, and also private sitting-rooms and bedrooms for families, and seems already to have obtained a fair share of public patronage.
    The inhabitants hero were rather alarmed on Sunday, the 8th instant, owing to the grass and fern having been fired near to the town ; and, the wind rising, drove it over a large tract of country in a very short time. The house and premises of Mr F. Le Cren were at one time considered in danger, but, owing to the wind suddenly changing, no further damage was done excepting the burning of some posts and rails and a small portion of a fence: the other damage I have not been able to ascertain.
    The election for the Waimate resulted in the return of Mr Buckley, by a majority of 21 over his opponent, Mr Major.

North Otago Times, 9 August 1866, Page 2
Several buildings are rapidly progressing, and amongst them, I notice two stone ones, viz., the Masonic Hall (contractor, Mr John Overmeyer) and the Presbyterian Church (Messrs Simpson, Harding and Sibley being the contractors), both of which will materially improve our little town. The latter building's roof will certainly not be quite so difficult of ascent as the ops at Oamaru
    Mr T. W. Hall has again sustained a severe loss owing to his sheep being driven by strange or rather stray dogs into the Washdyke Creek. This is the third mishap of the kind that has occurred to the same gentleman, and it would be a great boon if the "Dog Nuisance Ordinance" contained a clause enabling persons to destroy the lot of worthless curs running about here.
    There have been a few accidents here last week, the principal of which occurred to Mr Cardale, solicitor. As he was driving home the other evening, the horse shied in Le Cren's gully, and bolted over the embankment luckily the occupants of the carriage only sustained a severe shaking, the vehicle itself, however, being almost annihilated.

Daily Southern Cross, 3 October 1866, Page 4
The other day we were shown a very fine specimen of the avocet, which was shot at the Washdyke Lagoon by Mr, D'Oyly. We believe that the avocet in New Zealand is the rare avis of the colony; and as some of our readers may not have seen one of these birds, we give a short description below, from a good authority. "The bird," says the writer, "whose great singularity is in the form of its bill, is aquatic, the shores of the ocean and the banks of the estuaries being its favourite haunts. On the shores of the Caspian and the salt lakes of Tartary they are abundant; they are widely distributed through the temperate climates of Europe, and on the south-eastern coast of England they are occasionally found. The avooet is about eighteen inches in length, very ercet, and has legs unusually long for its size. The bill, which is three inches and a half in length, turns up like a hook, in an opposite direction to that of the hawk or parrot, and is flat, thin, sharp, and flexible. The plumage is black and white, tail consisting of twelve white feathers : the legs are of a fine blue colour, naked, and well calculated for wading ; the feet are pal mated, but not so much adapted for wading as supporting the bird upon the mud. It feeds on worm?, &c. , which it scoops out of the mud with its bill."

North Otago Times, 5 October 1866, Page 2
AROWHENUA PLOUGHING MEETING.
The above annual affair came off on Friday last on the farm occupied by Messrs J. Pilbow and Bills, and, as every one anticipated, was a great success. Hon. Secretary, Mr A. Medcalf, who certainly had an arduous task to perform. The entries closed at the Crown Hotel, Timuka, on Wednesday night with six competitors for the wheel ploughing and seven for the swing. The best ploughman in either class together to take the prize plough and silver cup. There was a large assemblage of squatters and agriculturists on the ground, which was also graced by a goodly number of the fair box. About 12 o'clock, the ploughmen partook of the luncheon provided for them by the proprietors of the field, but only a short time was devoted to the cuisine department. About half-past three the judges were ushered on to the ground by the Secretary, and proceeded to make their awards. After going over the ground in either class several times, they made a stop at number six of the swing ploughing, and down went the champion flag on the land of the veteran ploughman, MacBratney, amidst loud cheering. I must not conclude without stating that Mr MacBratney ploughed with a new plough, made by Mr William Byrant, blacksmith of Arowhenua, and the first one of his make and when it was competing against some of the best makers in the colonies and at home, no little credit is due to him. The following is a list of the prizes : —
CHAMPION PRIZE, Of a Plough of the value of L14, and a Silver Cup the Cup to be won two years in succession.
OWNER. PLOUGHMAN. Mr MacBratney . . Owner . . Swing plough

SWING PLOUGHS
First Prize, L8 ; Second Do., L5. Third Do., L3.
OWNER. PLOUGHMAN.
1st Prize — Joseph Dean . . David Osborne
2nd „ — George Dyson . . J. M'Rae
3rd „ — A. MacBratney . . — May

WHEEL PLOUGHS. First Prize, L8 ; Second Do., L5 ; Third Do., L3.
OWNER. PLOUGHMAN. 1st Prize — J. A. Young . . W. Simons
2nd „ — W. Goslings . . — Reed
3rd „ — W. Neal .. G. Levin

For the best pair of well-groomed Horses and best regulated Harness — Prize, L3. — Mr Gosling ; teamster, — Reed.
For the best-matched pair of Horses for farm purposes — Prize, L2. — Mr George Dyson ; teamster, James McKae.
The Judges for the ploughing were Messrs Bristol, Kee, and Russell ; and for horses, Messrs McDonald, G. Thompson, and Hyde.

North Otago Times, 5 October 1866, Page 2 THE DINNER
Took place in the Crown Hotel, Arowhenua, the same evening, at 6 o'clock ; and about 60 gentlemen sat down to a capital spread, given in Mr McKinlay's well-known style. Everything gave complete satisfaction. The chair was taken by W. K. M'Donald, Esq., and amongst the company we noticed — The Rev Mr Brown, Messrs W. Coulman, Forward, Gosling, Risden, Wood, Murphy, Hyde, Thompson, Hayhurst, Morphy, Anderson, Petrie, Dyson, Mendelsohn, E. and J. Pilbow, MacBratney, Paterson, Dr Raynor, &c., &c.

Timaru Herald, 19 January 1867, Page 2
Frederick Capel, sworn, deposed; I am a, sawyer, living at the Waimate. I. have, lived there about three and a-half years with Mr Gr. Luke. We have been sawing, for Clarkson and Turnbull for some considerable time. In the summer of 1866, I had occasion to come into Timaru.
Bertha Luke: I am the wife of George Luke, a sawyer, at Waimate. The plaintiff has been working with my husband about three years, and is very trustworthy. I , recollect his coming into Timaru during the Timaru races.
Charles Bouchier, sworn, deposed : lam an assistant draper m the employ of Messrs Clark-son and Turnbull.
Richard Turnbull sworn, deposed : I am a storekeeper, and one of the firm of Clarkson and Turnbull
Lawrence Towers, sworn, deposed: I am a drayman, living at Waimate.

Timaru Herald, 6 February 1867, Page 2
Cabot v. Sibley & Peters. This was a claim of £14 16s for balance of account for carting stone.
Isaac Peters, sworn, deposed : I am a partner of the firm of Sibley and Peters, stone masons.
John Overmeyer, deposed: I am a stone mason, residing in Timaru. I would not mind going to Mr Cabot's quarry and, turning out the stone and squaring piles at 6d or 7d per foot.
Edward Gascott deposed : I am a laborer in the employ of Mr Cabot I have been carting from Mr Belfield's place for Sibley and Peters.
Thomas Cabot, sworn, deposed : I charged defendants £1 10s for carting stone piles from Mr Belfield's house.

North Otago Times, 24 December 1867, Page 3
The Red Rover has taken on board about 250 bales of Wool, but for some days the arrivals have somewhat diminished, owing to the wet weather.
The Timaru and Gladstone Board of Works held their first sitting on Thursday last, at which Mr Luxmore was elected Chairman, and H. J. Le Cren Treasurer. Applications are to be considered for the office of Secretary at their next meeting, on the first Thursday of January.

North Otago Times, 28 April 1868, Page 2
The s.s. Lady Bird called here on Saturday and took 200 bales wool from Mr. G.G. Russell and Co., for the ship Queen Bee, at Lyttelton, now loading for London, at ½d. per lb. freight. A considerable quantity of wheat has been stored for exportation, good samples being worth 6s. a bushel, cash, and oats 2s. 6d.
    Mr Balfour, Marine Engineer, visited this port on Wednesday, and left the same day for the north ; we believe he is to furnish plans for harbor improvements which the Board of Works will be charged with.
    There is considerable activity in the building trade at present, and I have to note several local undertakings which are going forward, namely, a steam flour and saw mill, a foundry, a bonded warehouse, and a large stone store for Mr Healy.
    An immense Sun Fish was found washed up on the Washdyke Beach a few days ago, which was 5½ feet in length, and weighed about 5 cwt. The atmospheric lamp has been introduced here, and used with kerosene, the light is said to be equal to gas, so that if the cost be not too great, the days of glass chimneys are likely to be over. We are enjoying fine weather, and the general health of the community is said to be good.

North Otago Times, 30 June 1868, Page 2
A. nice property of 13 acres, near town, belonging to the late John Beswick, who was lost in the City of Dunedin, was put up to auction this week and knocked down, at the moderate price of L33 an acre, to Mr Perry, solicitor.

Timaru Herald, 4 November 1868, Page 5
Pleasant Point. — On the 19th Oct. a daily school was opened at the Point by Miss Jagger, daughter of Mr Jagger, of the Timaru school. There were thirteen children in attendance the first morning, and it is anticipated that the number will soon be more than doubled. A Sunday school was likewise opened on Sunday, and parents availed themselves readily of the advantages offered. The school is held in the building recently erected by subscription for divine worship. Mr Acton, Mr Orton, and other residents have shown considerable interest in the matter, and have assisted the opening of a school in a most substantial manner.

Otago Witness, 8 May 1869, Page 13
The people of Timaru and the neighbouring districts appear to be fully alive to the advantage of grinding their own flour. There are at present four flour mills in the Timaru district, and a fifth is about to be erected at Geraldine by Messrs M'Kenzie and Co. of the Raukapuka steam sawmills.

Evening Post, 7 July 1869, Page 2
His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Thomas Howley, Esq., to be Clerk to the Bench at Timaru and Arowhenua.

Star 23 July 1869, Page 2
Auctioneers' Licenses. — By a Gazette, dated July 24, it is notified that the undermentioned persons have taken out auctioneers' licenses for the term ending 30th June, 1870 : —
Frederic LeCren, merchant, Timaru
Francis Worcester Stubbs, commission agent, Timaru
William Gunn McPherson, commission agent, Timaru

 Timaru Herald, 11 August 1869, Page 2
George Apes, a half-caste, was brought up on remand from Oamaru, for stealing a horse, the property of Mr George Taylor, of Gabardine. He was committed for trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court at Christchurch. George Apes, for horse stealing at Geraldine, received one year's imprisonment with hard labor.

North Otago Times, 18 January 1870, Page 2
The Timaru and Gladstone "Gazette" regrets to learn that the caterpillar, a pest both to the farmer as well as the gardener, has made its appearance, and has been making frightful ravages amongst the crops around Timaru.

Tuapeka Times, 12 February 1870, Page 4
I hope your readers will not feel unnecessarily alarmed by the statement that scarlatina is rife in this neighbourhood. I have the authority of a medical gentleman resident here for saying that the cases which have occurred should be more properly described by the name of " urticaria," or nettlerash, and that, as a general rule, the district was never more healthy than at the present time. — Temuka correspondent of the " Timaru Herald," Jan. 26.

Timaru Herald, 16 February 1870, Page 2
We regret to see other stoppages during the month, namely, Mr George Cliff, of the steam saw and flour mills, and Mr H. S. Brown, of the Timaru brewery. Mr Cliff lost heavily a short time ago through other failures, and being pressed has had to suspend payment The estate is said to be a very good one, and is not likely to show any great deficiency. Mr Cliff was very enterprising and straightforward in business, and his suspension will cause considerable regret. In Mr Brown's estate we believe the liabilities are not large. A meeting of the creditors of Mr R. B. Sibley, stonemason, was held on the 31st ult, but nothing was done as there was little, or no estate. The unsecured liabilities were about £150.

Tuapeka Times, 31 March 1870, Page 4
A man named Wm. Parr was fined £5 and costs by the Resident Magistrate at Timaru a few days ago for starving his horse to try and break its spirit.

Timaru Herald, 13 July 1870, Page 2
Waimate Road Board. — The usual monthly meeting of the Board was held at Waimate on Saturday last. The following applications for leasing Waitaki Ferry were read and considered, viz. : — Thomas Savell, of Timaru; John Preston and Neil Campbell, of Waitaki; H. Wilson, of Papakaio ; Miller, Barnes, and Williams, of Waitaki ; Daniel Brown, of Oamaru and James Cotton, of Timaru. Resolved — " That the application of Miller, Barnes, and Williams be accepted."

Timaru Herald, 29 October 1870, Page 3 RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.
Timaru — October 28, 1870. Before B. Woollcombe, Esq., R.M.]
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Benjamin Reilly, William Burrows, William Fenwick, Louis Mach, Richard Wallis, and Hugh Campbell, were each fined 5s for the above offence. William Hayhurst was fined 20s for the same, with a severe caution, it being his second offence within a week.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 19 November 1870, Page 2
An attempt was made on the night of the 1st instant, by an incendiary, to burn down the boot establishment of Mr. C. Bowker, Timaru. At the back of the building, a quantity of kerosine had been spilled and ignited. The fire had just caught the weather-boards when it was discovered and extinguished.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 3 December 1870, Page 4
An attempt was made on the night of the 1st ultimo, by an incendiary, to burn down the boot establishment of Mr. C. Bowker, Timaru. At the back of the building, a quantity of kerosine had been spilled and ignited. The fire had just caught the weather-boards when it was discovered and extinguished.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 17 May 1871, Page 4
A man named Fritz Cappel deliberately cut his throat with a razor on Saturday, April 29, at Waimate. He had been drinking heavily for some days at Timaru, which he continued at Waimate, and while in a state of delirium having obtained a razor at the house of Mr. Luck, on the Naiho Flat, he stood before the looking-glass and cut his throat. The wound was severe, but not fatal. Mr. Buchanan sewed up the wound, and the wretched man was taken the same evening to the Timaru hospital.

Timaru Herald, 20 May 1871, Page 2
Ann Elizabeth Luke sworn, stated : I am the wife of George Luke, a farmer at Waiho Flat.
George Luke, sworn, stated : lam a farmer, living at the Waiho Flat.

North Otago Times, 1 September 1871, Page 2
Amongst local industries we have to note the establishment of a rope manufactory, and several samples shown us of clothes lines, plough lines, rope, &c, made from flax seem all that could be desired. The internal machinery of the wind-mill is nearly fitted, and the large wooden sails are ready for hoisting into their places. The erection of a gaol will soon be proceeded with, and some other buildings are in progress in the town.


The Parr Brothers Windmill, Timaru, long since destoyed.

The Star 23 Dec. 1871 page 2
Timaru Gaol

Otago Witness, 18 May 1872, Page 14
Appointments, of the following gentlemen as school teachers have lately been made: Mr W. J. Sercombe, formerly of Waimate, to the school at Drybread.

North Otago Times, 7 June 1872, Page 5
MISSING FRIENDS.
Information as to- the where abouts or last address of EDWARD LLOYD TREVOR, known in the Colony as Edward Lloyd, and working be lately as 9th November, 1869, in Otago, will be gladly received by the undersigned. E. L. Trevor landed in Lyttelton in 1865, and subsequently went to Timaru, and it is believed worked on several sheep-stations as a shearer under the name of Edward Lloyd. G. T EVANS, Cloon Eavin.

Otago Witness, 13 April 1872, Page 13
Timaru, April 8th. John Clarkson, a landing service boatman, charged with smuggling 1 cwt of tobacco, pleaded guilty. Judgment deferred.
    The Customs authorities have seized the barque Joliba, for an alleged breach of the Customs Act.
    April 9th. The burglars who broke into and robbed a store at the Rangitata, have been apprehended.

Evening Post, 30 November 1872, Page 2
TIMARU. 30th November.  At the adjourned criminal sittings of the Timaru District Court, before Judge Ward, held yesterday, Alfred Smith, late manager of the Arowhenua station, was found guilty on two charges of obtaining money by means of false pretences, and was sentenced three years' penal servitude.

Evening Post, 20 January 1873, Page 2
Timaru. 19th January.
M'Allister's Accommodation House, Burkes Pass, M'Kenzie country, was totally destroyed by fire yesterday. A boiler of fat upsetting on the stove was the cause of the catastrophe. It was insured in the New Zealand Insurance Company for £400, and stock £100.

Timaru Herald, 13 January 1873, Page 4
On the 8th of January, a men named John Baker, working at Mr Cliff's saw-mill, was engaged in passing a piece of timber through the circular saw, when, instead of using a bit of wood us is ordinarily done to guide the timber when the saw comes near the end, Baker used his hand, and consequently when the saw was free of the wood, und before he he could clear himself, the implement caught the two first fingers of the right hand just above the joint, and in an instant had gone clean through the bones, and also deep into the bone of the third finger. Dr McIntyre was called in and found it necessary to amputate all three fingers. Baker refused chloroform, and the poor fellow endured agonies during the operation the bones being so shattered.
    Thomas Murphy, a farmer from Milford, on Jan. 4, received a serious internal injury, by falling over a log of wood in the yard of the Star Hotel Temuka, Medical assistance was at once called in, and three medical men have visited the unfortunate man, but great doubts are entertained as to his recovery.
    Sad Accident in a Reaping Machine. —On the 7th Jan. one of the men working on a farm at the Pareora met with a most serious accident, by which he lost the lower part of his right leg, and his left was much injured. He was standing, it appears, in front of one of the reaping machines, when the horses moved forward suddenly, and before he could get clear of the implement, the knives caught his right leg a few inches above the ankle and cut clean through the bone, leaving the ankle and foot bunging by the skin the other side. The other leg also came in contact with the knives, and divided several of the tendons. The poor fellow was promptly conveyed to the Timaru Hospital, where Dr McIntyre amputated the all but severed limb. The sufferer was doing as well as could be expected yesterday evening.

Timaru Herald, 21 April 1873, Page 3
John Bickle was brought up on remand, charged with having stolen certain coins amounting to £2 1s 8½d with certain documents from under the foundation stone of the new Masonic Hall, Church-street, Timaru, on the night of the 14inst.
Alexander McDonald, constable of police stationed in Timaru. It was reported to me on the morning of the 15th by John Potter that the foundation stone of the Masonic Hall had been removed.
Richard Smith : I am a laborer, Timaru
Richard Scott : I am a land agent, living in Timaru.
Henry Thornton: I am a stone mason, in Timaru.
John Potter : I am a stonemason, living in Timaru.
John Cassidy : I am a stone mason, living on the Levels plains.
William Holmes, laborer, Timaru: I am boarding at Stansell's.
Robert Stansell, sworn deposed : I am a publican residing in Timaru.
Elizabeth Cooper, sworn, said : I live in the South road, Timaru.
Christina Ellis, sworn, said : I am a married woman, living in the South road, Timaru, in the same house as last witness. Our husbands do not live with us.

Star, 31 December 1873, Page 2
Public Vaccinators
In the NZ Gazette of Dec. 24 the under mentioned gentlemen to be Public Vaccinators:
Geraldine - Thomas Ottery Rayner, Temuka
Timaru - Peter MacIntyre, Timaru
Waimate - George Dixon Drury, Waimate

THE TEKAPO AND OPIHI BRIDGES. 1873
Otago Witness,  6 March 1875, Page 17
The drawings of two bridges for the Timaru and Gladstone Board of Works and now on view at the Provincial Engineer's office, Dunedin. The works are now being tendered for. One is a bridge to be erected over eke Tekapo River, close to the ferry, at the outlet of the river from the Tekapo Lake, Canterbury, and about 70 miles from Timaru. It is to be an iron bridge on the lattice principle. The piers will consist of hollow cast-iron piles, surmounted with wrought iron solid piles braced together. The lower hollow cast-iron piles will be 12 inches in diameter, and will be screwed into the ground. The bearing portion of the superstructure will consist of two iron lattice girders of about 60ft span each, with all the necessary iron bracings, rolling frames, &c. The roadway will be of planks laid diagonally. The other bridge is to be over the southern branch of the river Opihi, about 12 miles north of Timaru, and on the line of main between Timaru and Temuka. This bridge will be of timber, will be 640 ft long, in spans of 40ft each. The bridge will be under-trussed with iron tension rods. The main mid will be diverted for a distance from its present route, in order to allow of the bridge being erected over a more practicable portion of the river.

Grey River Argus, 27 August 1875, Page 2
A fire occurred in Timaru on Friday last, by which four shops were destroyed. The locality of the fire was in a block of buildings on the Great South road, between Mr Cullman's bakery and Mr Bowker's shop. It originated in Mr Bickerstaff's building. The fire got such a hold that the shops belonging to Mrs Webster, Redfern, Bickerstaff, and Beadman wee destroyed.

Timaru Herald, 15 December 1875, Page 4
LEVELS ROAD BOARD. A letter was read from Mr J. Worthington, resigning the post of poundkeeper, at Pleasant Point. A letter was read from Mr C. J Dunago, applying for the post. Resolved — " That the Board having received notice of the resignation of Mr John Worthington, as poundkeeper at the Point, the Board invite applications for the said situation, together with the names 'of sureties' to be in by the first meeting of the new board."

North Otago Times, 23 February 1877, Page 2
Waimate: The troubles long predicted for our Road Board have come to pass most seriously, in the arrest of Mr J. T. Pain, sen. , its late clerk, for embezzlement.

North Otago Times, 25 July 1876, Page 3
H.W. HUTT, Waitohi Flat, Temuka, wishes to hear from his brother GEORGE, who was last heard of about Oamaru. Any person knowing where he is, would oblige by communicating address as above.

Timaru Herald, 18 September 1876, Page 3
On the 14th at Waimate Mrs O'Brien and her second daughter were seated in a buggy near Mrs Goggarty's store. When starting, the horse, from disarrangement of the head gear of the harness, bolted and ran along east High street. Mr McCulloch of Mamire Farm, who was on horseback, immediately started in purist, headed the runway just in front of Mr Reid's private residence, and succeeded in arresting its career. The little girl in attempting to get out behind was thrown, but not seriously injured. Mrs O'Brien was quite unhurt.

Evening Post, 21 November 1876, Page 2
DYSON V. DYSON AND FORWARD. Dyson, the petitioner, for whom Mr. Bell appeared, had been married at Arowhenua, Temuka, in 1863, and had four of a family; the co-respondent had been living at his hotel; a week after he left, the petitioner's wife went to Timaru on a pretended visit to some friends; she never returned; he went to Timaru in search of her, and afterwards to Dunedin, where he found her; she admitted she had been living with Forward in Oamaru and Dunedin; she was asked to return for the sake of the children, but declined to return to Temuka, though she was willing to go anywhere else; he took lodgings for her, and returned to Temuka to sell out, but she shortly sailed for Melbourne, and he never saw or "heard from her afterwards; this occurred in 1870; he had gone through the Bankruptcy Court shortly afterwards, and was not till now in a position to take proceedings; he had been informed that the suit would cost him £150.

North Otago Times, 20 March 1877, Page 2
OPENING OF THE WAIMATE RAILWAY.
Yesterday was a day long to be remembered by our neighbors of the thriving and pretty town of Waimate, as being that of the occurrence of an event, the most important which has yet marked its career — the opening of the branch railway which connects its with the main trunk line and then followed a long list of toasts and speeches, which occupied some three hours in all. On the platform was the popular chairman of the Waimate County Council Mr J. Bruce and the Mayor of Timaru, Mr G. Cliff. ...In the foreground was the Waimate Brass Band, under the leadership of the Mr Graham, late bandmaster of Oamaru. We cannot attempt to give all that was said, it would take a special edition to do that, but will content ourselves by merely giving the list. After " The Queen and Royal Family." and " His Excellency the Governor," from the chair, the following toasts were given and responded to :—"  The Army, Navy, and Volunteers," proposed by Mr Cook, Waimate, responded to by Mr Richards. Timaru ; " The Colonial Executive and the House of Representatives," proposed by Mr Price, and responded to by Mr Teschemaker, M.H.R. ; "The Mayors of Oamaru and Timaru," proposed by Mr Gaitt, and responded to by Messrs Cliff and Steward. " The Commercial Interest of South Canterbury," proposed by Mr Archer, Timaru, and responded to by Captain Souttor, Timaru ; " The Railway Engineer," by the Chair, acknowledged by Mr G. P. Williams; 'The Agricultural and Pastoral Interest," proposed by Mr London, and responded to by Mr M. Studholme ; " The Waimate County Council," proposed by Mr Le Cren, and acknowledged by Mr Bruce ; 4t The Contractor— Mr Pratt," proposed by Mr Teschemaker, but not acknowledged, Mr Pratt not being present ; "The Traffic Manager— Mr Lawson," proposed by Mr Cliff, and acknowledged by Mr Lawson ; " The General Manager, Mr Conyers," proposed by Mr Grave, and acknowledged by Mr Conyers; "The Visitors from Oamaru and Timaru," proposed by Mr Buckingham ; ''The Press," proposed by Mr Price, and responded to by Messrs Cummings, (" Waitangi Tribune"), Steward, ("N. O. Times"), and Feldwick, ("Timaru Herald"); "The Ladies," proposed by Mr Crawford, and responded to by Mr Marks ; and " The Caterers— Messrs Hunt Brothers," proposed by Mr Beswick, and acknowledged by Mr Hunt. ....

Evening Post, 18 May 1877, Page 2
At the Hunt Clubs meet near Timaru yesterday, Mr. Martelli had a severe fall, his horse rolling on top of him. Martelli sustained a fracture of the pelvis, including bones of lower part of the spine, and is in a critical state.

North Otago Times, 23 May 1877, Page 2 Otaio, May 21.
Some few years ago, when I first visited this fine valley, it was one vast sheep tract, but, as time has rolled on, it has been turned to agricultural purpose, and it it now studded over, from the sea to the mountains with neat and well laid off farms, and, judging by their appearance, it would seem that Mr Short, of "Happy Hornet" celebrity, had visited them. The most noticeable amongst them is that of Eskbank, the property of Messrs Fleming and Hedley. There are over twenty teams of horses at work daily, and there will be something like 4000 acres under crop there this year. The cartage will now be reduced to a minimum, as the railway runs right through this fine agricultural district. It is an undoubted fact that the roads in Canterbury are far superior to those of Otago. The Road Boards must either be wealthier or not so close-fisted as yours.

Grey River Argus, 6 June 1877, Page 2
FIRE AT THE WASHDYKE MEAT PRESERVING WORKS.
Timaru, June 5. The tallow factory at the Meat Preserving Co's works, Washdyke, took fire last night at 9 o'clock through a spark from the engine. The Fire Brigade went out immediately, and quelled the fire by midnight. The tallow factory and engine house were destroyed, but no damage was done to the main building.

Grey River Argus, 19 September 1877, Page 2
An unlucky young fellow was out pighunting in the Kahahu district when he met with an awkward and singular accident. He carried a spear formed out of a shear blade tied to a pole, and when his dogs put up a pig in his flurry he presented the wrong end of the instrument. The animal charged him, driving the blade into his thigh, and inflicting a dangerous wound, and he now lies in a precarious condition in the Timaru Hospital.

Evening Post, 3 December 1877, Page 2
TIMARU. 3rd December. The continuous drought is seriously felt; everything is drying up. Yesterday prayers for rain were offered up in the church. A serious accident occurred yesterday afternoon to Miss Cornelius, who was riding on horseback near Washdyke, when her horse fell, throwing her underneath, severely injuring her. She remained unconscious until early this morning, but is now doing favorably.

Timaru Herald, 15 December 1877, Page 3 SUPREME COURT.
Timaru Friday, Dec. 14. Criminal Session. (Before his Honor Mr Justice Johnston.)
Thomas Bickerdike was indicted, first with having on August 6, 1877, felloniously set fire to the dwelling of one Michael O'Rorke at Waimate, and secondly, with having done so with the intention to defraud an Insurance Company. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. The following jury were empanelled: — Benjamin J. Lane, H. Whittaker, G. Purdie, W. Craigie, J. M. Martin, John Hampton, J. Shepherd, Wm. Benbow, J. McFadgeon, B. Morgan, J. Parsons, and E. Smith. Mr Benjamin J. Lane was chosen as foreman. Mr O'Meagher. and Mr Hawkins appeared for the prisoner. Michael O'Rorke : I am a laborer, and on August 6 last I was living m a house of prisoner's, at Waimate. He lived about a chain from me. There was only his workshop and a kitchen between us. I paid 8s a week rent. On Sunday night, August 6, myself, wife, and child were m the house. We went to bed about 9 o'clock. The bedroom was on the side of the house next to prisoner's. The house consisted of three rooms. When we went to bed we left a small wood fire burning m the kitchen. It was a open fire-place, without grate or dogs. There is a buck door leading out of the kitchen. There is a small shed to the right of the back door. About five minutes to two in the morning; on the above date, I was lying awake m bed, and heard footsteps coming from the direction of the gate, which led from my yard, to prisoner's. They came as far as my back door and then returned the same way. About ton minutes afterwards my wife gave an alarm of fire. I jumped out of bed, and saw the outer wall and ceiling of the kitchen on fire. I opened the back door and sang out " Fire." I then saw the fire was blazing from the ground to the roof on the outside. There was an appearance of wood laying against the wall on fire. ..
William O'Connor, sergeant of police stationed in Timaru, deposed : I went to the scene of the fire in question.
James Atridge Connell, constable of police, stationed at Waimate, deposed : I went to the house m question and examined it with O'Rorke.

Deborah O'Rorke deposed : I was with my I husband on the night of the fire. We went to bed at nine o'clock. I was lying awake about two o'clock, and heard footsteps coming down Bickerdike's yard, and our wood stirring. I heard the footsteps going back again, and in two or three minutes afterwards the crickling of fire.
Annie Jedkins deposed : I am the wife of John Jedkins, a seafaring man. I have lived for four years with the prisoner. I have borne the name of Mrs Bickerdike during that time.
Joseph Nolan was then called to prove that Mrs O'Rorke had threatened to Ms Bickerdike bodily harm,
The jury then returned a verdict of Not Guilty. His Honor then, addressing the prisoner, said that he was not completely cleared of a most heinous crime. He was acquitted because the case was not proven.

Evening Post, 10 January 1878, Page 2 Timaru.
9th January. An. accident occurred at Sharp's farm at Kakahu. A lad named Chute, 16 years old, was driving a grass-cutting machine, and while ; lie was cleaning the blade the horse started off, and the boy was caught by it, and had his arm cut off a little below the shoulder. No one was near at the time, and he lay twenty -minutes on the ground, when he was discovered senseless and bleeding profusely. The flow of blood was staunched with difficulty.
    10th January. Late yesterday afternoon a young man met with a painful accident at Saltwater Creek suburb while trying a half-broken colt. He was thrown heavily amongst parts of ploughs and broken implements. When picked up his thigh was found to be much torn, and the left leg fractured. A doctor dressed the wounds, and the sufferer was taken to the hospital. He is now progressing favorably.
    An old offender, Henry Draper, against whom eighteen previous convictions were recorded, and who was only out of gaol on Tuesday, was sentenced to three months by the magistrate for drunkenness and other offences.

Evening Post, 25 January 1878, Page 3
The Timaru Resident Magistrate has a knotty point to decide, viz. : the amount of material it takes to make a modern "pullback" dress. Isabella R. Dick is charged with stealing several yards of cloth. The case has reached, a very complicated stage, and the Timaru Herald supplies the following epitome : .— Two dresses were produced in Court, to make which it was alleged that the accused while in the employment of Mr. Sutter, had received twenty yards of cloth, but had kept and converted to her own use between five and seven yards of it. Experts were called in to measure the dresses, for the purpose of ascertaining the quantity of the material in them, but they differed so widely that the Bench made an order to have the dresses taken to pieces for the purpose of having them properly measured. Since then dresses of the same size and shape have been made by the prosecution, presumably with less material than the twenty yards which the accused is alleged to have received to make the first dresses. That this had been done came to the ears of the defence, and yesterday a further adjournment until next Wednesday was granted to Mr. Hamersley, and the dresses were ordered to be given up. This was done to give the defence an opportunity of employing independent dressmakers to make similar dresses, so as to test the quantity of material that it would take to make them. Thus the case stands at present.

North Otago Times, 25 January 1878, Page 2
Timaru. January 24.
At the Geraldine R.M.'s Court yesterday, Richard Bell, farmer, Kakahu, was charged with stealing 128 sheep, the property of Mr Robert Taylor. The evidence was conclusive, and the prisoner was committed for trial at the Supreme Court, Timaru. The weather has cleared up. The harvest prospects are brightening, reaping is becoming general.

4 March 1878: The first cases are heard in Timaru's new courthouse.

North Otago Times, 5 March 1878, Page 2
Timaru. March 4.
The Criminal Session of the District Court was held to-day in the new Courthouse, before His Honor Judge Ward. The case against Isabella Dick for larceny of goods from Messrs Sutter and Co. was arranged to come off in the Supreme Court, which will sit here in June. John Matthewson, for assault and occasioning bodily harm, was fined 40s or seven days imprisonment. Peter M'Hugh for larceny, was sentenced to 18 months hard law. John Hennessey, larceny, against whom there were two previous convictions, six months hard labor The Court then adjourned till to-morrow, when the case of perjury against Flora M'Kinnon will be heard.

North Otago Times, 28 May 1878, Page 2
TIMARU. May 27. An showing the high price of land in South Canterbury, Jonas and Hart disposed of Quinn Brothers farm (Makikihi) of 740 acres for L16,500 or over L22 per acre ; and a section of land in Timaru, consisting of 32 perches, opposite the police station, sold for L800.

North Otago Times, 2 September 1878, Page 2
Timaru. September 1.
A disastrous fire occurred at Otaio last night, resulting in the destruction of the stables and outbuildings connected with Hoskins ' Hotel. Mr Hoskins discovered the fire first, but the flames had such a hold that all attempts to extinguish them were unavailing. Beyond the horses nothing was saved.
    At the Resident Magistrate's Court, yesterday, Chas. P. Sheridan was charged on remand with making false declaration before the Registrar for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of marriage. Mr O'Meagher, solicitor, Oamaru, appeared for the defence. The Magistrate committed the accused for the trial at the next criminal session of the District Court, which commences on Monday. There are now five prisoners awaiting trial at this Court.

North Otago Times, 30 September 1878, Page 2
The Rangitata has gone down considerably by yesterday morning, but the bridge, which was in the same state as on the previous day, was considered totally unsafe for passengers to walk over. A few plucky or rash individuals went across it during the day, but the majority of travellers elected to remain in Timaru. Mr Jones, the District Station Master, again proceeded to the river by the first train yesterday, and was met there by several of the responsible officials from Christchurch.
    As regards the road bridge over the Rangitata, enquiries made yesterday resulted in our being informed that the north approach had almost entirely disappeared, and the bridge itself at that side was shaken.
    The Arowhenua and Orari rivers, though still in flood, were nothing like so high as on Thursday. The latter has scoured away a good deal of its north bank near the railway bridge, and the former has eaten still further into the bank near Spillane's Hotel.

Timaru Herald, 2 October 1878, Page 3
Timaru— Tuesday, Oct. 1. (Before His Honor Judge Ward.)
Charles Boutcher v. Daniel Leary and another — Claim, £50 damages. C. Perry for the plaintiff, and Mr Hamersley for the defendant. This was a case in which plaintiff sued the defendants for the above amount for damages sustained by him through defendant's dogs destroying his sheep. Charles Boutcher, the plaintiff, saw, on the 29th July last, dogs worrying his sheep. He found two dogs in a gully tearing a sheep. One of the dogs belonged to Cornelius Leary. He followed the dogs to Daniel Leary's house, told Mrs Leary about the dogs, and pointed out one of them covered with blood. He saw Daniel Leary, who promised that the dogs should do no more harm. Leary said one of the dogs belonged to his brother, and he was keeping the other for another man. The amount of the damage done to the sheep was £20. Richard Smith could not swear that the dogs belonged to Leary. He did not know that they had since been killed. William Upton Slack, farmer, Kaknhu, estimated the damage sustained by the plaintiff at about £20.
Norman Macfarlane, farmer, Kukahu, corroborated the evidence of the last witness.
This closed the plaintiff's case, and Mr Hamersley argued that there was no evidence to connect Cornelius Leary with the action. He would prove that his dog; was tied up that night and the following morning, and also that Daniel Leary's dog was at home during that time. Cornelius Leary remembered the 29th of July last. His dog had been tied up that night. He was never let loose except he was wanted to work. Daniel Leary said he had no dog. A puppy belonging to his brother-in-law was his possession on the 29th of July last. The puppy had since been killed. It had never been away from the house. This concluded the evidence, and counsel on both sides having addressed the Court, His Honor said the evidence was somewhat contradictory. The plaintiff was evidently entitled to recover, and he looked upon the non-appearance as a witness of Leary's wife, to whom the plaintiff had pointed out the dogs, as somewhat peculiar, and also the fact that Daniel Leary had since killed the dog. He would give judgment for the plaintiff for £14 1 6s and costs.
James Wiggins v S. Trilford. Claim, £31 15s, for work and labor done. Mr Tosswill for the plaintiff, and Mr Hamersley for the defendant. This was an action in which the plaintiff sued the defendant for the recovery of the above sum due for work and labor done. The defendant pleaded that the work had not been done at his request ; that the work was improperly done; that he was not indebted.
James Wiggins, the plaintiff, stated that he agreed with the defendant to build a house for him.
John Chalmers saw the plaintiff hand over the keys of the house to the defendant, who expressed himself satisfied with the work.
Henry Carter heard Trilford say he was satisfied with the baker's oven constructed by Wiggins for him. William James Wilson, carpenter, wrote two of the agreements between plaintiff and defendant.
Mrs Trilford signed the agreements on behalf of her husband, as he could not write. He heard Trilford stating that he was satisfied with the work done.
William Padget, tailor, knew the building erected by the plaintiff for the defendant. Witness drew the designs of it, and heard Trilford say he was quite satisfied with the work done, but would not pay for it, because some squares were broken in the verandah, and some dirt had not been removed. George A. Jones, bootmaker, lived next door to Trilford. He heard Mr Trilford say he was satisfied with the way the work was done. This closed the plaintiff's case, and the following evidence was taken for the defence : —
Thomas Machin, architect, stated that the work was not done in a workmanlike manner, as required by the agreement. It was the worst work he had ever seen in the colony. Every part of it was badly done.
George Hattison Clark, bricklayer, never saw a more disgraceful job in his life.
Samuel Trilford, the defendant, said he was not satisfied with it, and never expressed himself satisfied with it. This concluded the evidence. Mr Tosswill urged that so long as Trilford expressed himself satisfied with the work, the plaintiff was entitled to his money. His Honor : Certainly not. The defendant might have made a mistake. Mr Tosswill elected to accept a non-suit with costs.
C. Boutcher v Arthur Foster— Claim £30, damages. Mr Perry for the plaintiff, and Mr Hamersley for the defendant. This was another case for damages sustained by the plaintiff through his sheep being destroyed by the defendant's dogs. The defendant, denied all the material allegations in the particulars contained.
Charles Boutcher, the plaintiff, found nine of his sheep injured, by being bitten, and seven sheep were missing. Cross-examined by Mr Hamereley : The sheep were in the same paddock that they were in when Leary's dog injured them.
William Gapes, farmer at Kakahu, and plaintiff's father-in-law, said that on the 13th of July last he found two dogs worrying the plaintiff's sheep. On the following Monday he went with Mrs Boutcher to Mr Foster's house and saw the dog there.
Maria Boutcher, wife of the plaintiff, saw on the day in question dogs' worrying her husband's sheep. She recognised the dogs as Mr Arthur Foster's. She afterwards saw one of the dogs at' Mr Foster's place, and heard Mr Foster say that the dog was away from home the same day.
Arthur Foster, the plaintiff, remembered the 13th of July last. His dog was at home on that morning at sun rise, and was with him all day. Mr Gapes and Mrs Boutcher had sworn that the dog was a long backed one, while it was proved that the dog was exactly the reverse, the dog with the long back being in Timaru at the time. He would, therefore, give judgment for the defendant, with with costs.

Evening Post, 18 November 1878, Page 2
Timaru. 17th November.  At Timaru the roof of a house was blown in and a woman and child were killed.
The inquest on the bodies of Mrs. Drew and infant was held to-day before Mr. R. Beetham, the coroner. The verdict was accidental death. The jury added a rider, strongly animadverting on the construction of buildings similar to the one where in the accident occurred, and requested the coroner to forward to the proper quarter a demand that the erection of buildings be properly supervised in the future. It came out in the evidence that the roof was not connected in any way with the walk of the building.

North Otago Times, 18 November 1878, Page 2 Geraldine
A fire broke out in the Raukapuka bush between 12 and 1 o'clock today, on Mr Whittaker's section. It is supposed to have originated from some old stumps being burnt off on the now road being formed by contractors named Jorgenson and Gripp. The fire had covered about 50 acres up to 6 o'clock. It is still making head-way through Mr W. K. Macdonald's maiden bush. Gore's bush is still all clear so far.

Grey River Argus, 22 November 1878, Page 2 The BUSH FIRE
Timaru, Nov. 21. The fire in the Geraldine bush is still burning, and is gradually approaching the township. No correct estimate of the damage can yet be made. Whitaker, Barker, Potslewaite, McKenzie, Martin, and Gibson, have suffered ; and besides the loss of the Government bush, a large quantity of stacked firewood has been consumed.

Otago Witness, 14 December 1878, Page 17
December 10th. At a meeting of the Geraldine County Council at Temuka to-day, Mr Alexander Wilson, sen., was elected Chairman.

North Otago Times, 24 January 1879, Page 2
The Washdyke Meat-preserving Works re-open on Saturday. Last year 65,000 sheep were boiled down, and the number this season promises to be still greater.

Otago Witness, 15 February 1879, Page 19
Timaru, February 10th. A fire broke out this morning in a shop in Main South road, occupied by Mr Nelson, tailor, but it was extinguished before much damage was done. The circumstances look suspicious, a3 no one belonging to the place had been in it since Saturday night. A man named Edward Greig had his arm nearly cut off by a circular saw at Clayton's saw-mill.

North Otago Times, 17 April 1879, Page 2
Edward Wakefield and G. F. Lovegrove have been elected to fill the vacant seats of the Board of Education ; and H. J. Sealey and O. Clurle, those on the Geraldine County Council. The Borough passed a resolution last night in favor of the removal of the seat of Government to Christchurch.

Evening Post, 15 May 1879, Page 2
Timaru. 14th May.
A very nasty accident occurred to-day to a man named Inglefield on board the Edwin Fox. Inglefield was working at the winch, which being out of gear struck, the unfortunate man on the head, inflating a gash 3in in length and exposing the skull. He was brought ashore and speedily recovered under medical treatment, and left for the vessel again about noon.
A man named Campbell, riding home from Waitohi Flat to-day, had his horse thrown by a calf running across the road. In the fall Campbell sustained a compound fracture of the arm and his collar bone is broken.
A child two years old, named Woodley, while being driven in a perambulator at Temuka, yesterday had its collar bone broken in collision with a passing vehicle.
A man named Edward Hart was found on the beach this morning in a very exhausted state, owing to loss of blood from a wound on his hip. He states that he had been drunk the previous night, and does not know how the accident occurred. He was in a weak state when discovered, and when taken to the hospital a consultation of all the doctors in the town was held. Drs. Hoger and and Lungrove took an inch and a half of bone out of the wound. He is getting on favorably.
A man named Michael Murphy was brought by train from Winchester to-day, suffering from a broken leg, caused by the wheel of a dray passing over it. The injured limb was set by Dr. Hoger, the hospital surgeon, and the patient is getting on well.
Charles Payne, hurt ins boat accident last evening, is not expected to live the night out. He has only been married three months.

Evening Post, 22 May 1879, Page 2 Timaru.
21st May. At a meeting of the creditors of Mr. John King, auctioneer, held to-day, the liabilities were stated to be— £15,915 10s 9d secured, and £11,323 unsecured; assets £26,951. Among the assets are 2500 acres of land, valued at £7000, and £1400 book debts.    
    William Rogers was brought up to-day on a charge of obtaining goods on false pretences. It appears that he went to storekeepers and represented that a large number of boarders were staying at his house, on the strength of which he obtained goods to the value of £66. A few days after he sold out and absconded. He was remanded till Friday.

Evening Post, 4 June 1879, Page 2
A sticking-up case took place last night. A young man named Symonds inveigled a contractor named George Berry, who was under the influence of liquor, into a by-street, when he struck him in the stomach, snatched away his watch, and ran away. Half an hour he was arrested by Sergeant Haldane, when the watch was found in his possession.
    Richard Longfield Cornelius, an old Crimean veteran, died to-day, alter a lingering illness.

North Otago Times, 5 June 1879
William John Simmonds was committed to the Supreme Court for robbery with violence from a man named George Berry.

North Otago Times, 18 June 1879, Page 2
Timaru. June 17.
In the Supreme Court to-day, Mrs Ross obtained a judicial separation from her husband. Captain Ross (late of Fairlie Creek), on the ground of cruelty. At the adjourned meeting of the Licensing Court, to-day, the Bench agreed to renew O'Brien's license for the Albion Hotel, on the distinct understanding that improvements should be immediately mode.

North Otago Times, 24 June 1879, Page 2
TIMARU. June 23.
As showing the force of the sea on Saturday morning, a large kauri log weighing several tons was washed clean over the high shingle beach into the Washdyke lagoon, where it is now floating. None of the vessels which put to sea hare returned.
    The barquentine George Noble, which rode out the whole of the gale with only one anchor, had part of her bulwarks smashed in. The sea is now beautifully calm, but the weather still looks threatening.    
    The brigantine Adair, which arrived from Newcastle to-day, experienced terrific gales and seas on her passage, and had her decks swept time after time.
    A woman named Mrs Sheen, while driving across the Opihi river on Saturday, missed the track, and the trap was capsized over a steep bank. Her ankle was broken, and she received other sevens injuries. The horse was killed by the shaft penetrating its stomach.

Timaru Herald, 12 July 1879, Page 2
The following gentlemen are gazetted as constituting the Temuka Park Board :
Thomas Ottery Rayner, M.D.
Robert Wood
William Coleman
Alexander Wilson
John Paterson

Evening Post, 28 July 1879, Page 2
The barque Clan Campbell sails for Liverpool this afternoon with a full cargo of wheat. The brigantine James A. Stewart and Oceola are loading produce for Auckland, and will probably sail about the middle of the week.
John McIntosh, a farmer, has succeeded in getting trout to hatch out in a small pond, the ova being very healthy.
Mr. Fildes, who, for the last five years, has been manager of the Bank of New Zealand at Temuka, is to be transferred to Tokomairiro. He will be presented with a testimonial before leaving.

Evening Post, 15 August 1879, Page 2
TIMARU. 14th August.
Mr. Moss Jonas, of the firm of Jonas, Hart and Wilkie, auctioneers, intends commencing an action for £2000 damages against the proprietor of the Mercantile Gazette for having published, on the 9th of August, certain matter calculated to damage his credit. The paragraph makes it appear that Jonas made an assignment of furniture, Sec., for the benefit of his own wife; whereas it should have been an assignment of the furniture of the bankrupt to R. Scarfe, in trust for Mrs. Scarfe.

Otago Witness, 6 September 1879, Page 14
Timaru. (from our own correspondent.) Timaru, August 27th. In directing the attention of your readers for the first time to this important district, it may not be considered out of place to present a short sketch of the leading features of our rising town. Coming to Timaru by sea, and arriving on a bright sunshiny morning, the stranger is at once struck with, the cheerful and beautiful landscape spread out before him. The town is built close on the sea — the railway-station, which is about to be replaced by a more respectable structure, and many of the leading mercantile houses being close to the beach. The most of your readers are already doubtless aware of the slow and cumbersome system at present in use for loading and discharging vessels. I shall have reason no remember the surf-boats of Timaru when they are all "in the deep bosom of the ocean buried." Picture to yourself launching in one of those huge tubs with a heavy sea running, and a boat load of male and female passengers, the most of whom were representatives of some minstrel company, and all more or less suffering from Mark Twain's "O my !" There musical instruments were allowed to discourse whatever eloquent music they fancied, as banjos, concertinas, and bass-fiddles were shot by the eccentric action of our ark against the first obstacle that appeared in their way, which sometimes happened to be the recumbent figure of a disabled minstrel.
    Work at the Government Landing Service is being very much retarded just now, through the deposits of soil that are being made silting up and lessening the depth of water in the cat way. Messrs Royse, Stead, and Co.'s lease of this service has recently expired, and the Harbour Board have taken it over. Many of our townspeople have great faith in the ultimate success of the breakwater that is now being constructed, the question resolving itself in their minds into a question of pounds, shillings, and pence. The shingle has presented a considerable difficulty hitherto, but I am strongly of opinion that this obstacle will yet be overcome, and that four or five years hence our wharf will be lined with traders from the most distant shores. But independent of the breakwater, Timaru will be, in the course of a few years, a large and important place. All the conditions that constitute the basis for a large population are now in existence, with the exception of a good water supply and labour, both of which defects are rapidly being remedied. The site is one of the best that a town could be built upon, the country being of an undulating nature for miles inland ; the back country, which must have its market in Timaru, is unsurpassed for its pastoral and agricultural richness in all New Zealand, and to cap these attractions, the climate is genial and bracing, being a happy medium between the cold and damp of Dunedin and the sultriness of Christchurch climates. There are some very fine buildings in Timaru, and the most of them have been built within the last few years. The most conspicuous amongst the many are Miles, Archer, and Co.'s and Maclean and Stewart's buildings in Strathallan street ; Jonas, Hart, and Wildie's in the Main South road, the Presbyterian Church and Timaru school, and a number of first-class hotels. In this letter I shall only refer to the Timaru School. The most attractive feature is the playground. It is the best which I have seen south of Christchurch. The school and chief master's house are built of bluestone, and although very cold in the winter time, they are delightfully cool in the summer months. The girls and boys' departments are distinct, each occupying an equal portion of the building. For the quarter ending June, there was a working average attendance of 786, of whom 414 were boys and 372 girls. The number on the roll at the beginning of the quarter was 1062, and at the end 1093. The staff comprises 17 female and five male teachers.     The children struck me as being remarkably healthy and robust.
There are two forces at work just now in our midst, which are creating considerable interest and excitement — the one is the commercial or financial state of affairs, and the other the political. Your merchants have had only too good reason to know lately of the state of trade here. Every class of the community is suffering more or less, and men whose estates could realise 30s in the pound if things were in a healthy condition, are forced through severe pressure to succumb, bowing with as good a grace as possible to what appears to turn the inevitable. I am of opinion that the worst of this trouble is over, and that as soon, as the new loan is floated, with the prospect of a good harvest, capital that has been locked up awaiting better times will flow more freely into its natural channels of circulation. The political pulse of Timaru is getting slightly feverish. Our late representative, Mr Turnbull, has addressed the electors, and was well received. Mr Woolcombe, who is the only other candidate, has delivered several addresses in various districts. He made his debut in the Mechanics' Institute here, before a very large audience. The old gentleman was greeted in a very demonstrative manner, but he took the matter very quietly, being as calm and philosophical looking, under a volley of hisses, groans, and cat-calls, and sundry other barbarous inventions, as Nelson was on the deck of the Victory, exposed to the storm of French bullets. The audience were inclined for a lark, and they had it to their hearts' content. The interjectory remarks made by the audience created great fun, some of the hits being the smartest and wittiest that I ever heard at a public meeting.
    The finishing stroke was given to the burlesque when a parcel was handed up to our worthy Mayor, who was chairman, and on being hurriedly and anxiously opened by him while a breathless silence prevailed, what should be disclosed to the enraptured gaze of the audience but a German sausage! Exit Mayor, followed by Mr Woolcombe fumbling for his pipe. Larrikin element hilarious, and cat-callers triumphant. The contest in the country districts is expected to be a close one, but iv town Mr Turnbull is expected to carry the day by a large majority. The canvassing on both sides is being actively conducted.

North Otago Times, 16 October 1879, Page 2
Timaru. October 15. Mr Robert Stansell, of Timaru, is the now proprietor of the South Canterbury Times.

Otago Witness, 25 October 1879, Page 9
Timaru, October 20th. P. D. Manning, a publican at Pleasant Point; was brought up to-day at the R.M. Court, charged with aiding one Edward James to forge, the name of another Edward James, owner of 100 acres of land situated in the Timaru district. The case, on the application of the defendant, was remanded till Monday, bail being allowed. Edward Jeffreys was committed for trial today for attempting to upset a train at Normanby.

Evening Post, 6 December 1879, Page 2
John Gibson, a farmer, kicked John King in a public street. King went insolvent, owing Gibson £500 for oats he had got to sell on commission, and for which he (King) had received £200 in cash. The Magistrate, under the circumstances, fined the defendant in the mitigated penalty of 20s.

Otago Witness Saturday January 10th 1880 page 12 column 4
Timaru, January 2nd
An advertisement appeared in the Timaru Herald this morning, inviting all persons willing to take part in a Protestant procession to assemble at the Town Hall at noon to-day. It turned out the advertisement was put in by a number of Orange sympathisers, and contrary to a resolution of the Orange Lodge. As soon as the advertisement was seen, the Mayor and Master of the Orange Lodge circulated notices calling on all peaceful citizens to refrain from taking part in the procession. Despite this request, many hundreds of Orange sympathisers assembled at the Town Hall at noon. Business was almost entirely suspended, owning to a majority of employees demanding they should be allowed to take part in the procession. As it turned out, the advertised procession proved a failure, the Orangemen declaring their intention not to walk at present. 

Evening Post, 28 February 1880, Page 2
Duncan Cruickshank was yesterday committed for trial at Waimate for fraudulent bankruptcy, making the third case of the kind for hearing at the District Court at Timaru on Monday.

North Otago Times, 1 April 1880, Page 2
Timaru. March 31.
Daniel Hegarty, from Southland, last night successfully completed the task of walking 112 miles in 24 hours, with seven minutes to spare. It was, however, freely stated that every supposed mile was 26 yards short.

North Otago Times, 21 May 1880, Page 2
Pleasant Point. — Edward Hudson was landlord of the hotel in question in 1869.

The Brisbane Courier Thursday 17 June 1880, page 2.
London, June 15. It is announced that a loan is about to be placed on the market for the construction of waterworks at Timaru, N.Z. The amount required is £60,000, which will bear interest at 7 per cent.

Timaru Herald, 14 June 1880, Page 2
SUPREME COURT.
Timaru— Saturday, June 12. (Before His Honor Mr Justice Johnston.) The Court resumed at 10 a.m. ARSON. Charles H. Clarke, Annie Clarke (his wife), George Hayes, and Robert Thompson were charged with that they did, on the 25th January, feloniously, etc., set fire to a certain house in Waimate, the property of Joseph Maberley, with intent to defraud the Colonial Insurance Company, and with intent to injure Joseph Maberley. Mr Hamersley appeared for Hayes, and with Mr O'Meagher for Clarke and Mrs Clarke. Thompson was undefended. Mr O'Meagher, before the prisoners pleaded, asked that his clients might be tried separately from Hayes and Thompson. His Honor, after consideration, said he could not grant the application. The accused pleaded not guilty. The following jury were empanelled ; — Edward Cochrane, John Brown, Henry Goodeve, John Darby, George Cant, George Osborne, John Dick, William Campbell, Henry Matthews, Nathaniel Money, Peter McShane, and Joseph Brooks. Mr P. McShane was elected foreman. The following evidence was taken : — Richmond Beetham : I am Resident Magistrate and Coroner for the Waimate district. I held an inquiry at Waimate on September 5th, 1878," into a fire which occurred on premises occupied by Clarke, He stated at the inquiry that there was £300 insurance on the stock.
Charles Henderson Clarke : I have resided in Waimate for nearly two years. I have lived in the same house. About a year ago my house caught fire at night. ...
Joseph Maberley, senior, stated that he was the owner of the buildings burned down in Waimate on the 25th January, occupied by Clarke. Witness lived next door to Clarke, the two houses being separated by a right-of way.
Joseph Maberley, junior, son of a previous witness of the same name.
Mary Anne Maberley, daughter of the first witness of that name.
Eliza Maberley, wife of Joseph Maberley, senior.
George Hayes: I am a farmer, residing at the gorge.
Annie Clarke (wife of Charles H. Clarke) I have been living in a cottage near the shop that was burnt.
William Gilbert, Sergeant of Police, stationed at Waimate.
Wm. Reeves, who served Clarke as an apprentice from July, 1878, to October, 1879.
James Sinclair, captain of the Waimate Fire Brigade.
Elizabeth Cordner, aged eleven, stated that she lived with her parents generally, but on the night of the fire she went home with Mrs Clarke, and stayed with her all night.
Charles Strachan, saddler.
W.B. Hawkins, solicitor, Waimate, was formerly local agent for the Norwich Union Insurance Company.
Michael and B. Tregoning
Robert McEwen, meager of the BNZ, Waimate...
The jury retired at ten minutes past nine, and after an absence of fifty minutes returned a verdict of not guilty m respect of all the prisoners, but expressing the opinion that there were very grave suspicions against the prisoners Clarke and Thompson.

Otago Witness, 19 June 1880, Page 10
Timaru. June 10th. At the R.M. Court to-day P. Egan, T. Osborne, Neil M'Neil, J. Hennessy, P. Rooney, John McCartby, Alex. Godsell, Hugh Boyd, and John Coffey were charged "that while servants in the employ of the National Mortgage and Agency Company they did, on June 7th, at Three Springs Station, conspire together to seize and take out of the possession of the said Company 15 horses, valued at L7OO, of which the Company were mortgagees and lawfully in possession, with intent to extort from the Company divers sums of money lawfully due by the Company to the defendants, but alleged to be due to them for wages by one Walter Allan." The charges were dismissed. The accused, who are a very decent lot of men, were kept in gaol all night, bail being refused. They thought they had a right to take the horses for payment of wages.

To day true bills were found against Wm. Bradshaw for larceny. Wm. Charles Kidney for larceny from a dwelling, James Miller for horse-stealing and larceny, Wm. Reilly and Robert Robinson for robbery with violence and stealing from the person, Edward Kelly, for stealing from the person, Denis Barrett for forgery and uttering and false pretences, James Kelly for larceny from the person. No bills were returned against Wm. Reilly for stealing from the person, and Thomas Dober for shooting with intent. William Bradshaw for stealing a theodolite, and on a previous conviction, was sentenced to four years' penal servitude. Wm, Charles Kidney, for larceny from a dwelling, was found guilty of receiving, and received four years' imprisonment. James Miller pleaded guilty to horse-stealing, and received nine months' imprisonment. Another charge of larceny against him was withdrawn. Edward Kelly, for larceny from the person, received eight months' imprisonment. Wm, Reilly and Robert Robinson, for stealing from the person, each received four years'. The same prisoners were also charged with having violently assaulted and robbed one James Pearce. The Jury found the prisoner Reilly not guilty, and Robt. Robinson guilty of larceny from the person, for which he received a sentence of three years' imprisonment, to take effect on the expiration of the previous sentences. Denis Barrett pleaded guilty to forging and uttering, and also to a charge of obtaining money by means of false pretences, for which he received 12 months and six months' imprisonment respectively.

June 11th. The Supreme Court sittings were resumed today. True bills were found in all of the remaining cases but that against James Anderson for horse-stealing. James Kelly, for larceny, received four years' imprisonment ; John Griffin, barman, for larceny from the till, was recommended to mercy on account of his youth, and was sentenced to six months' imprisonment ; William Quinn and Charles Pontiff, alias Hawkins, alias "Deaf Charlie," John Keen, Michael Lynch, and Joseph Sims were found guilty of forcible entry on the land of John Coll, at Makikihi. The Judge reserved his decision on a point of law, the prisoners being ordered to come up next session, if called upon, for sentence. Stewart Doig and John Scott were found not guilty of horse-stealing, and discharged. The Court will resume tomorrow.

Evening Post, 21 July 1880, Page 2
TIMARU. 20th July.
A swagger had a very narrow escape from being drowned in the Opihi River this afternoon. He was swept off his legs and carried a long way down the stream, and but for the plucky conduct of Fred Hodge, a jockey, who jumped his horse into the flooded river, and at the risk of his life saved him, he would have been swept out to sea.

Evening Post, 10 August 1880, Page 3
John Blair, on remand, was charged with embezzling £5 15s, while in the employ of the New Zealand Government at Timaru, on the 3rd of July. He was remanded to Timaru.

Otago Witness, 18 September 1880, Page 15
Timaru, September 15th. John Leishman has been remanded to Christchurch on a charge of garotting a man in June last and robbing him of a watch. The watch had been sold in Timaru, and Leishman was traced to Green Island, where he was arrested.

North Otago Times, 1 October 1880, Page 2
TIMARU. September 30.
43 births, 10 deaths, and 8 marriages were registered at Timaru this month.
Jonas, Hart and Wildie, an old established firm of auctioneer, dissolved partnership to-day. Mr Jonas, the senior partner, bought out the business for L7000, and will carry it on.

Marlborough Express, 13 October 1880, Page 2
Timaru, October 13. A contractor named John Hall, while blasting at a stone quarry a few miles from Timaru on Monday evening, had one hand nearly blown off. A farmer, named Thomas Jeffcoate, had several fingers of his hand cut off yesterday by a circular saw.

New Zealand Tablet, 22 October 1880, Page 13
William BULLMAN, last seen at Napier 3 years ago. His friend John SHERLOCK wishes to correspond with him at Muller's Boarding House, Theodocia Street, Timaru.

North Otago Times, 9 December 1880, Page 2
Timaru. December 8.
A child named Powell, aged 4 years, received injuries at Pleasant Point yesterday by its clothes catching fire. It is not expected to recover. A young man named Cox jumped from a bridge on to the river bed at Kakahu yesterday to get his riding whip. He landed on his back, and was so much injured that fatal consequences are anticipated.

Timaru Herald, 9 December 1880, Page 2
Accident at Temuka. — A young man named H. P. Cox, employed at Mr Ford's Arowhenua Station, whilst riding over the Temuka bridge, yesterday afternoon, had his hat blown off, and getting off his horse jumped from the bridge to the river bed, a distance of fifteen feet, to get it. Returning to the bridge, he found that he had left his whip behind him, and again jumped from the bridge, this time falling on his back and receiving serious injuries. Assistance arriving he was removed to the Crown Hotel, when Dr Cumming was soon in attendance. It is not thought fatal results will ensue, although Cox is greatly shaken.

Evening Post, 5 January 1881, Page 2
William Sherwood Raine, land, stock, and station agent, has filed a declaration of insolvency.

Otago Witness, 4 February 1882, Page 14
As an indication of evident inquiry for property in South Canterbury, we (Timaru Herald) may say we are led to understand that the Sherwood Downs Estate, the property of Messrs Cooke and Raine, consisting of 10,000 acres of freehold, 40,000 of leasehold, With 24,500 sheep, has changed hands, a sale of same having been effected by Messrs Woollcombe and Clulee, through Messrs Moody and Ziesler, who acted as agents for the purchasers, to the new proprietors, the Colonial Real Property Company. The price paid was £50,000.

Wanganui Herald, 11 January 1881, Page 2
Timaru. Jan 10.
A man named William Gosling, a farmer at Mount Horrible, had a large hay stack burned last night. Supposed incendiarism. The police are making enquiries.

North Otago Times, 18 January 1881, Page 2
Duncan Cruickshank, charged with stealing a dray valued at £15, the property of Allan Chisholm, Waimate, was remanded to Waimate, John Madden, on remand, pleaded guilty to having stolen £2 from the person of John Hutchison at Duntroon. Accused had been three times previously convicted on charges of vagrancy, breach of the peace, and damaging property, and six times acquitted on various charges. He was sentenced to four months imprisonment with hard labor.

West Coast Times, 14 April 1881, Page 2
Timaru, April 12. Over 131,000 sacks of grain have been received at the railway station in this district, this season. To this may be added fully 60,000 sacks, delivered at Timaru by drays.
    April 13. Two large stacks of oats, the property of Richard Hornbrook, residing at Orari, were burnt down last night, under very suspicious circumstances. The police are making enquiries. These fires are becoming very common in the district.

Grey River Argus, 4 May 1881, Page 2
Timaru, May 2. A man named Quirk tried to commit suicide, in the Domain, to-day by; hanging himself. This failing, he stabbed himself in the abdomen, and now he is in a precarious state.

Waikato Times, 14 May 1881, Page 3
Attempted Suicide. Timaru, Last Night.
At the Magistrates' Court to-day, Michael Quirk was, charged with attempted suicide in the Park by stabbing himself. The man was only discharged from the Hospital this morning, and immediately arrested by Detective Kirby. He was committed for trial, but liberated on his own recognisance of £50.

Grey River Argus, 13 June 1881, Page 2
TIMARU CRIMINAL SESSIONS. Timaru, June 10.
At the Supreme Court to-day, the Grand Jury found true bills against Ben. Bradford and John Quinn, for forgery and uttering; Martin Thyme, for perjury; James Mack, for horse stealing ; George Robson, William Gardiner and Edward Ford, for larceny ; John Scott, John Johnston, James Cumskey, Pat. Egan, and Hugh Boyd, for arson ; James McManus, stealing from a dwelling. No bills were returned in the cases of Michael Quirk, who attempted suicide ; Joseph James Farrell, for embezzlement. John Quinn was sentenced to three years ; George Robson, to nine months ; Ben. Bradford, three months ; Edward Ford, six months; James Mack, five years ; William Gardiner, six months. Martin Thyme was fined L50, and bound over for two years to be of good behaviour, himself in L100, and two sureties of L50 each.

Wanganui Herald, 13 July 1881, Page 2
July 12. By a fire at Elloughton Grange, three miles from Timaru, last night, Mr J. W. Hall lost three valuable horses and a quantity of other property in his stables. The estimated loss is £370, there being no insurance.

Evening Post, 4 August 1881, Page 2
Sixty hares from Mr. Studholme's run, Waimate, were shipped to Wellington yesterday by the Taiaroa.
The Star states that Mr. A. J. Burns intends to start the manufacture of printing paper at Timaru, and is going Home to procure the necessary machinery.
An inquest was held yesterday, at Geraldine, on the body of a man named Heally, who shot himself through the heart while getting his gun through a fence. A verdict of ''Accidental death" was returned.

Evening Post, 16 August 1881, Page 2
Timaru, 15th August. The enquiry into the late fire at Moses' Cash Palace, Timaru, last week, occupied all to-day. A verdict of arson was returned against Abraham and Lewis Moses.

Timaru Herald, 11 November 1881, Page 3
COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS.
WAIMATE. The nomination of candidates for the Waimate County Council closed on Wednesday, the 9tb inst. At twelve o'clock noon the Returning Officer, Mr G. Tennant, made known the names of nominees for the respective ridings of the County, as follows:- 
PAREORA RIDING
Mr George Lawrie
Mr William Moody
Mr Andrew Turnbull.
Two members to be elected.

OTAIO RIDING
Mr John Campbell
Mr Thomas Teschemaker.

MAKIKIHI RIDING.
Mr Wm. Johnstone Hardie

DEEP CREEK RIDING
Mr Edwin John Atwill
Mr A. Hayes
Mr J. Manchester.
Two members to be elected.

WAIHO RIDING
Mr M. Studholme
Mr N. O'Brien
Mr John Douglas.
Two members to be elected.

HAKATERAMEA RIDING
Mr John McGregor.
Mr Hardie was declared duly elected for the Makikihi riding, and Mr McGregor for Hakateramea. A poll will be held on Wednesday, the 16th inst, at the New Zealand Company's station, Pareora, for the Pareoa riding ; at the Otaio schoolhouse for Otaio ; at the Council Chambers, Waimate, for Deep Creek ; and at tbe Shepherd's house, Lower Waiho, for the Waiho riding.

Grey River Argus, 16 December 1881, Page 2
Timaru, December 14. The half-yearly sessions of the Supreme Court were opened yesterday before Judge Johnston. The Grand Jury found true bills in every case but that against John Tait, for arson ; John Robins pleaded guilty to forgery and uttering, and was sentenced to one month ; Andrew Taylor, stealing from the person, received two years ; John Powell, larceny from dwelling, six years ; Henry Whitcombe, larceny from the Ship Hotel, one year.

North Otago Times, 16 December 1881, Page 2
Timaru. December 15.
At the Supreme Court to-day, William Brown was sentenced to fifteen years for sodomy, and John King, for obtaining money under false pretences, to one year.
The weather is very hot and oppressive and rain is badly wanted for the crops and pasture.
Mr Moss Jonas hold a large sale of wool to-day. All but a few small lots were disposed of. Merino averaged 9d per lb ; cross bred, 8½ lb per lb.

Evening Post, 10 January 1882, Page 2
ALLEGED LARCENY. William Henry Tubb was charged with having stolen, on the 7th instant the sum of 100, the property of Messrs. Tubb and Fergus, at Timaru. Detective Browne applied for a remand, as the warrant had not arrived, and prisoner was remanded till Wednesday next.

Otago Witness, 11 February 1882, Page 13
Rambles in the Interior. A RIDE THROUGH THE HARVEST FIELDS.
Otaio and Makikihi.
The soil is good, the climate unsurpassed, communication with railway and markets excellent, and water supply plentiful. The first farm we came to was Bellview, be longing to Messrs Bell and Moorhead. There we found 300 acres of wheat out of a total of 671 acres and about 50 acres of oats. After lunch we rode across to
    Hillborough, the property of Mr W. Sugden Armitage. Here we were quiet astonished at what we saw, when we were told that it had been settled on not quite a year. The dwellinghouse, of good design, large and commodious, with a verandah running all round, faces the hills, and the back is towards the sea. In front there is a pretty lawn, suitable for tennis, with handsome flower plots round. Behind are the stables, well fitted up and looked after, and close to them are the dog kennels, with, a concrete floor, for here is the nucleus of a pack that is intended soon to hunt the Otaio district. To the left is a large kitchen garden, abundantly stocked with all sorts of vegetables, and close by it a large enclosure for fowls. Altogether it is a great proof of what money and taste can do, even in a very short time. After a little whisky, Mr Armitage rode round his paddocks with us, and gave us information required. The farm consists of 511 acres, all improved, of which 416 acre in wheat and 25 in oats. There were four self-binders going three Osbornes and one M'Cormick. With regard to the relative merits of these rival machines Mr Armitage's opinion was strongly in favour of the former, asserting that the cut of the Osborne was a foot broader than the McCormick, whilst its draught was lighter. At all events there was doubt that on such land - downs - the Osborne is the more serviceable machine.
    Hafton, belonging to Messrs Burnley and Brown, was our next stopping place. The house they have built is in exceedingly nice one — too good for two young bachelors and in course of time the place will doubtless be as pretty as any in that neighbourhood. As we got nearer the bills we found no deterioration in the soil, the whole of the downs seeming to be as good in quality as that nearer the sea.. There being nothing to see farther on in this direction, we turned our horses heads homewards, and on the way stopped at
    Springbank, the property of H. B. Johnston, Esq., of Christchurch, but under the management of Mr Lindsay. This farm, of 1200 acres, about the best situation of any we visited, lying on what must have been the bank and the bed of a large watercourse of bygone days. Not much of this farm is in crop, the most of it being kept for sheep grazing. A new feature here is one that might be followed in other places with advantage - the planting of belts of trees to afford a protection from wind, as well as to be an ornament to the property. About 30 acres had been planted in belts with English tress of all descriptions, besides 2000 walnut tress, which will soon have a commercial value of their own. To be continued.

Timaru Herald, 16 March 1882, Page 3
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.
TIMARU. — Wednesday, March 15th. (Before T. W. Hall and Fulbert Archor, Esqs., J.P.'s.)
STEALING FROM THE PEBBON. Edward Ford was charged with the larceny of the sum of £3 10s from the person of James Molloy. On the application of Inspector Pendor the accused was remanded for a week. Bail was allowed the accused in £100 and two sureties of £100 each.
NEGLECT TO REGISTER THE BIRTH OP A CHILD.
John Tehu was charged with, neglecting to register the birth of a child. The accused pleaded guilty. The Registrar (Mr Cooper) said he thought the case would be met by the imposition of a fine of 5s, and the costs of the Court. His only object was to warn persons that they must register children within the time prescribed by law. The Bench inflicted a fine of 5s.
BREACH 0F THE DOG REGISTRATION ACT. Jarratt Fitzsimmons was charged with neglecting to register a dog and was fined £1
ILLEGALLY ON THE PREMISES. James Black was charged with bring unlawfully on the premises of Mrs Beckensell North street, on the night of Sunday, March 12th. The accused acknowledged being on the premises, but said he was invited to go then by Miss Berkensell. The following evidence was taken :— Sergeant Cullen : I am Sergeant of police stationed at Timaru. About 8.15 o'clock on the evening of the 12th inst., a girl named Fanny Beckensall came to the Police Station and asked me to go with her to her house in North street. I did so. On arrival I found the accused in the passage of the house. The door was shut. ... I saw another man named Waugh com out of the house. I have made inquiries, but can find nothing against the character of the inmates of the home.
Fanny Beckensell : I am the daughter of Mrs Beckensell, who is a widow. We live in North street. On the night of the 12th my mother was away. Louisa Barker was in the house with me. About 7.15 o'clock heard a knock on the front door. I opened it and saw accused there. He asked me to lot him in, and put his foot inside. I refused to do, and jammed the door too. I and Louisa Barker ran out of the back door and across to Mr Green's, our next door neighbor. We went towards the Police Station, but as we saw accused and another man going round the Queen's Hotel corner we returned home. About half an hour afterwards accused and Waugh again came to the house. The accused offered to give me £1 if I would let him in. I told him to go away. He refused to do so. I then asked him to go round to the back door, which he and Waugh did. Louisa Barker and I then ran out of the front door and down to the police station, where I complained to Sergeant Cullen of what had occurred. He returned with us to the house. We found Black in the house. The Sergeant called him out, and as he did so Black called out to Waugh. I had never seen Black before to my knowledge. I had seen Waugh, but never spoken to him. Louisa Barker corroborated the evidence of the last witness, and stated she was a stranger in Timaru and did not know accused. ...

Timaru Herald, 22 March 1882, Page 1
To let— A good Seven-roomed HOUSE, with Outbuildings and One Acre of Land, known as Munorcroft, lately in the occupation of Mr G. L. Meason, Surveyor. Further particulars on application to W. O'BRYAN, to Elizabeth street.

Tuapeka Times, 1 April 1882, Page 2
A serious case of goring by a bull occurred at Timaru on Tuesday. A man named Hallam went after a horse into a paddock in which was an Ayrshire bull. The animal attacked him, and before anyone could arrive to his rescue, inflicted a number of very serious wounds. The bull tossed him several times, and gored him badly in the right thigh and groin, and also in the back and side, and inflicted serious bruises about the head and face. As soon as the accident was observed, several persons started on horseback to the rescue. It is doubtful whether Hallam, who was taken to the hospital, will recover. The bull has since been shot.

Otago Witness, 6 May 1882, Page 22
The Timaru Herald reports a distressing accident to the third son of Captain Mills, harbourmaster, on Saturday afternoon, it appears that a man, whose name has not transpired, was taking a horse and buggy out of the lighthouse section. On getting it outside he stopped it, and returned to shut the gates. In the meantime Captain Mills' son, a fine sturdy little fellow of about five and a-half years of age, who had been playing in the neighbourhood, attempted to get into the trap at the back. With this, intention he put his feet on the spokes of one of. the hind wheels, and they, were still resting there when, the 1 driver reentered the buggy without noticing him and began to drive on. The boy's legs slipped through the spokes and close down to the nave, and the wheel in turning jammed his thighs against the body of the buggy. His screams attracted attention, and he was extenuated. Both thighs were found to be broken, one in two places. Though his injuries are very severe and painful, however, there is every prospect of his pulling through, and of eventually being none the worse for them.

Timaru Herald, 16 November 1883, Page 2
Woollen Factory. — The Directors of the Timaru Woollen Factory Company (Ld.) invite offers of sites for a mill area. Locality and price required must be stated, and all information must reach the Acting-Secretary not later than the 22nd inst.

Evening Post, 26 May 1882, Page 2
ANOTHER RAILWAY ACCIDENT. TIMARU, 25th May.
The evening train from Oamaru last evening ran into a trolly containing three men (railway employees) between Waiho Bridge and Junction. One of the men escaped unhurt, while the other two, named Harris and Hanley, respectively, were apparently much hurt. The train was stopped, and the men, who wore insensible, were put into a carriage and brought to Timaru, where they were taken to the hospital. Careful examination showed that they were suffering, one from a severe and the other from a less severe concussion of the brain. No bones were broken, and no particular local injuries were discoverable. To-day Hanley was still in an unconscious state, while Harris, who had recovered consciousness, complained of pains in his stomach.

North Otago Times, 20 June 1882, Page 2
Three stacks of wheat at Otipua, the property of Charles Delaman, were burnt, down yesterday morning. There is no clue to the cause of the fire. The stacks were insured for L300 in the Now Zealand office.
    A brewery at Geraldine belonging to Edmund Berry, was burnt last night. It was insured in the Victoria Fire and Marine office for Ll00.
    The ship City of Perth, stranded on May 14th, was successfully hauled off this afternoon by the tug Lyttelton. She will be taken to Port Chalmers to be docked.

North Otago Times, 27 June 1882, Page 2
TIMARU. June 26. At the Resident Magistrate's court this morning eleven boys wore brought up in a batch charge with the larceny of a sheet of copper, metal taps, and other articles. Two Chinamen, named Jim Luck and Ah Ling, were charged with receiving the stolen property from the boys Accused were remanded till tomorrow.

West Coast Times, 29 June 1882, Page 2
Timaru, June 27. The first meeting of shareholders in the Timaru Colliery Steamship Company, was held to-day. The capital of the company is £10,000, in 200 shares of £50 each. All the shares have been taken up. The first steamer to be built, will be one o carry 500 tons coal, and will principally trade between Timaru and the West Coast, where colliery proprietors promised the company hearty support. The provisional directors consisting of John Jackson, William Evans, J. S. Gibson, Charles Bowker (Timaru), M. Kennedy (Brunner Coal Company), and Nathaniel Taplin (Christchurch), were appointed. Plans of the proposed steamer were approved of. The meeting then adjourned to an early date.

Timaru Herald, 25 July 1882, Page 2
Fire at Temuka. — Early on Saturday morning a stable belonging to Mrs Wm. Frew, situated on the Swamp road, about a mile from Temuka, was burned to the ground. It was a weatherboard building, with iron roof, valued, at £80, and was insured for £60 in the Standard Office. When discovered, the fire had a good hold of the building, and by the time aid arrived nothing could be done to save the building or its contents Mrs Frew had nothing of value in the stable, but a neighbor named Prattley had 30 sacks of oats, 10 sacks of wheat and 2 tons of potatoes, uninsured, stored in it. The origin of the fire is unknown, and no probable cause has been suggested.

Otago Witness, 26 August 1882, Page 23 Fire at Timaru.
Timaru, August 20th. A fire broke out at 3 o'clock this morning in Coxhead, photographer's, shop, one of a block in George street. The fire was first notified by a loud explosion, the roof of the building and the windows being blown out. The flames spread rapidly to an empty shop on one side, and to Wood and Smith's drapery and R. Turnbull's grocery shops on the other The buildings being of wood, and very old, all but Turnbull's were destroyed, and his goods were seriously damaged by fire and water. This is the fourth time this block has been on fire within six or eight months, and every case under suspicious circumstances.

Otago Witness, 16 September 1882, Page 22
At the Timaru R.M. Court on Tuesday Mrs Bridget Leonora Ryan, who was arrested at Dunedin last week on her way to Melbourne, was charged with obtaining goods by false pretences. The case was dismissed, but she was immediately afterwards re-arrested on a charge of cattle-stealing. A warrant is out for her husband for a similar offence, but it is believed he has cleared out of the Colony.

North Otago Times, 20 September 1882, Page 2
Timaru. September 19.
£100 reward in each case is offered by the Insurance Association for a clue an to the perpetrators of the recent fires at Denis Hefferman's, Waitohi Flat, and at T. Lyell's, watchmaker, Timaru.

West Coast Times, 20 September 1882, Page 2
Timaru, September 19.
One hundred pounds reward in each case is offered by the Insurance Association for a clue as to the perpetrator of the recent fires at Denis Heffernan's, Waitohi Flat, and T. Lyles, watchmaker, Timaru.

Hawera & Normanby Star, 20 September 1882, Page 3
Timaru, This Day. Another very destructive fire occurred in the Main South road about 3 o'clock yesterday morning. A number of shops, the property of Capt. Sutter, M.H.R., were destroyed. The estimated loss is about £4000 over the insurances.
    Later. There is no clue as to the origin of the fire. McBeth, of the old Bank Hotel, suffered damage by heat and breakage to the extent of about £50. His stock was insured in the Union and in the London, Liverpool, and Globe.

West Coast Times,  23 September 1882, Page 2
Timaru. September 22.
James Bruce's new flour mills were formally opened to-day. All the machinery has been imported direct from the United States. The mill consists of six storeys is 75 feet high to the bed of the roof. Its dimensions are 118 feet by 74 feet, and is estimated to turn out 400 sacks of flour per day, besides oatmeal, barley, &c. It is believed to be the largest and most complete mill in the colony.

Wanganui Herald, 29 September 1882, Page 2
TIMARU. Sept 28. William Leish, the man who was injured at Winchester railway station yesterday, is progressing favourably. His thigh was dislocated and his legs bruised. A man, whose name is unknown, while lying on the railway line near Orari, was struck by the cowcatcher of the down train this evening, and thrown on one side. He received concussion of the brain, besides other serious injuries.

Taranaki Herald, 28 September 1882, Page 2
RAILWAY ACCIDENT. A settler named Leishman fell between the carriages and the platform at Winchester station this morning, and was terribly crushed from his thighs downwards. The injuries are believed to be very serious.

Otago Witness, 11 November 1882, Page 7
Mr A. M. Clark, of Arowhenua, a recognised judge of merino sheep of many years standing and large experience both in Australia and here.

Timaru Herald, 13 November 1882, Page 3
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.
Timaru — Saturday, Nov. 11. (Before E. Wakefield, Esq., J.P.)
John Reese, charged with being drunk and disorderly, was fined 6s, or in default 24 hours' imprisonment.
Robbery from a dwelling. Alice Trunner was charged with stealing a purse containing £5 7s 6d and sundry other valuables, from the house of A. Harris, at Sandietown. The prosecutor deposed that the prisoner lived next door to him, and that on the day of the alleged robbery she came to see him, he being ill in bed. There was a purse under his pillow, containing the money and other articles. Mrs Harris, wife of the prosecutor, said she saw the prisoner in their house. She came for change of a pound to buy beer with. Witness gave her change from the purse which was under the pillow and then put the purse back... .The prisoner cross-examined the witness at some length with a view to showing that the party were all drinking together and that the Harrises did not know where they had put their purse. The Magistrate decided that there was not sufficient evidence to send the prisoner for trial, but warned her to be more careful in her conduct in future, lest her motives might be misunderstood. The prosecutors and accused left the Court together interchanging reproaches, but apparently on very friendly terms.

Evening Post, 19 January 1883, Page 2
There is lying at the Timaru Post Office, at the present moment, a letter which for nearly twenty years has led a wandering life and never been claimed. It is addressed as follows :— "Care Mr. Hebard, Timaru, Royal Hotel, New Zealand. For Honora O'Conor." It was posted in Adelaide on 4th May, 1863, and it seems, according to the postmark, to have reached Dunedin twelve days later. From there it was sent first to one place and then to another (always excepting Timaru), until it found its way to Watson's Hotel, Dunedin. After lying there a considerable time (says the Timaru Herald) it was returned to the Post Office and marked "Timaru." About a fortnight ago it at last reached its proper destination, and the postal officials are anxious to know whether "Honora O'Conor " is still alive to claim it.

Otago Witness, 2 February 1893, Page 18
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY. RESULT OF EXAMINATIONS.
Christchuhch, January 31. The following New Zealand University examination results have been published : — JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIPS. Marks.
Maud Edith Lawvell, Timaru ... 3724
Harold Whitmore Williams, Timaru ... 3707

New Zealand Tablet, 26 January 1883, Page 15 Death
McGowan - On 9th January, at Timaru, Francis Hugh, the son of Arthur and Elizabeth McGowan, aged 9 months.

Waikato Times, 13 February 1883, Page 2
A five-roomed cottage at Otipua was burned this morning. The Mayor ordered out the brigade, but they arrived too late. It is supposed to have originated in logs falling from the fire-place. The house was occupied by J. Russell, foreman of the tannery adjoining, and the owner was Capt. Sutter. A few articles of furniture were saved, but the house was totally destroyed. Insurances : — House, £150 (Royal) ; furniture, £80 (Standard).

North Otago Times, 18 April 1883, Page 2
Timaru. April 17. Four stacks of wheat, the property of John Smith, wore totally destroyed by fire at Kingsdown this morning. They were valued at about L200 and were uninsured. There is no clue to the cause.

Evening Post, 11 April 1883, Page 3
London, 7th April. Per Merchant Shipping and Underwriters' Association:— Arrived — Ships Sea Toller, from Timaru (17th December), and Wave Queen, from Napier (26th December).

Taranaki Herald, 28 May 1883, Page 2
Mr. George Cliff, who was for many years Mayor of Timaru, and a leading citizen, was on Monday, 21st May, presented with a purse of sovereigns on the eve of his departure for Taranaki.

North Otago Times, 11 July 1883, Page 2 Timaru.
A house at Pleasant Valley, the property of a settler named Coogin, was totally destroyed by fire on Monday evening. It is believed to be uninsured.

Wanganui Herald, 18 June 1883, Page 2
T. H. Parsons, senr., has been charged with arson at Timaru.

North Otago Times, 5 October 1883, Page 2
The following appointed deputy-sheriff :
Thomas Howley, Timaru

Evening Post, 7 November 1883, Page 3
Timaru, This Day. At the R.M. Court this morning, Charles Fobel, charged with stealing and killing three sheep, the property of T. Teschemaker, Otaio, on the 3rd and 13th October, was committed for trial at the Supreme Court.

Timaru Herald, 17 November 1883, Page 2
Rain up Country. The Opihi had a considerable flood in it. Mr Gray, of Ashwick, lost a good draught horse in the Opihi on Wednesday. A man was driving it in a dray and got stuck in a quicksand, and while he was trying to get out the water scoured the shingle from under one wheel and the dray capsized, throwing down and drowning the horse.

North Otago Times, 22 November 1883, Page 2
Timaru. November 21.
There is considerable excitement re, the approaching election of two members of the high school board. Archdeacon Harper, Dr Lovegrove, and Mr Plante are in the field. The latter is understood to be the nominee of the Presbyterian party.

Evening Post, 14 December 1883, Page 3
Timaru, This Day. In the Supreme Court sittings, opened today, C. Fobet, dlias Lescivere, was sentenced to four years' penal servitude for sheep-stealing at Otaio. John Flynn, for stealing a watch at Temuka, was sentenced to twelve months. The Grand Jury returned true bills against H. C. Boutton on two charges of embezzling the moneys of the New Zealand Grain Agency at Timaru.

North Otago Times, 12 May 1884, Page 2
A youth named William Lee was arrested here yesterday by Detective O'Brien, on a charge of stealing a watch valued at L6 10s, the property of his late employer, Mr Wm, Cook, of Waitohi Flat, Canterbury, on the 7th April last. He will be brought before the RM. Court this morning.

Timaru Herald, 2 October 1884, Page 2
Who has been trying to hoax the Imperial Insurance Association at Christchurch by telegraphing to them from Timaru that the Royal Flouring Mills had been burned down, and that Mr Bruce had drowned himself? Some lunatic has tried the experiment, according to a telegram we publish this morning. We trust the police will ferret the joker out. Who could imagine our worthy fellow citizen, Mr Bruce, plunging headlong into the Washdyke lagoon where there is hardly sufficient water to drown a cat? He might certainly get stuck and suffocated in the mud if he dived deep enough, but if he is the man we take him to be, he would always try and keep his head above water.

West Coast Times 5 November 1884, Page 2 TIMARU FIRES.
Timaru, November 4.
A fire occurred last night by which the stables of Peacock and Gregory, Zealandia butchery, were destroyed with a quantity of oats, &c. The horses, five in number, were saved through the presence of mind of a passer by, who perceiving the fire at once led the animals out. The loss is estimated at £100, uninsured.
    At 10.20 this morning a fire was discovered in the loft of the Clarendon, a very old hostelry. It was soon extinguished and the damage done found to be trifling.

1 Feb. 1885: Timaru's first telephone exchange opened. Within a month it had 53 subscribers but their calls were confined to Timaru.

West Coast Times, 6 March 1885, Page 2
The quarterly meeting of the Hokitika "Licensing Committee was held at the Magistrate's Court house yesterday, when a transfer of a publican's license from the - Bellevue Hotel from Mr Hebard to Mr Whitten was granted.

West Coast Times, 11 April 1885
Timaru, April 10. Major Cautley spent about three hours to-day and visited Patiti Point, with the object of reporting on the defences of the port.

West Coast Times, 29 April 1885, Page 2
Timaru, April 28, Mr John Goodall, engineer to the Timaru Harbor Board, was to-day presented with a massive salver and a purse of sovereigns, on leaving to undertake the construction of the breakwater at Napier. He is retained as consulting engineer for Timaru. A large and most representative meeting was held to wish him good-bye.

West Coast Times, 18 May 1885, Page 2
By a fire at Saltwater Creek, near Timaru, Gardner's stable with three horses, one being the racehorse Master Morris and a number of other valuable contents, was totally destroyed. Insurance — £150 in the Pacific. The estimated loss is £150 more.

North Otago Times, 28 May 1885, Page 2 Timaru.
May 27. A four-roomed cottage, the property of G. F. Lovegrove, was burnt at Makikihi yesterday. The insurance was £100 in the National.
    C. S. Fraser and J. Granger were today elected borough auditors unopposed.

Taranaki Herald, 24 June 1885, Page 2
MAN BURNT AT Timaru. Timaru, June 21. A child named Batchelor was setting fire to some tussocks yesterday, when his clothes caught fire, and he was badly burnt.

Timaru Herald, 8 September 1885, Page 3 WINCHESTER.
Winter has once more given place to Spring, but the warm weather of the past month, while it has induced Nature to send forth her leaves earlier than usual, has not been without its disadvantages. Cattle and sheep have suffered much from the drought, and colds have been very prevalent. A regular nor-wester blew here on Saturday afternoon and evening, accompanied by lightning but with the exception of a few showers, no rain fell, and a calm clear night followed. Sunday broke warm and bright. Towards the afternoon, however, the wind shifted to the south, the sky became overcast, a piercing cold wind followed, and some heavy showers were experienced. It was hoped the long wished-for rain would fall during the night, but towards midnight the wind fell, and a sharp frost followed. This evening (Monday) it was bright though cold, and the rain seems further off than ever. These sudden and violent changes are trying to the strongest constitution, so that there is no wonder that those in delicate health are suffering from colds and low fever.
    We now boast of two blacksmiths' shops ; Mr William Barrett having commenced business as a shoer and general blacksmith. The cottage lately built to the order of Mr DeRenzy is now occupied. It is a well- finished building, and fills up what was formerly an unsightly gap m the township. Many improvements m the way of fencing and cultivating vacant spots are also noticeable.
    The ordinary monthly meeting of the School Committee was held on Friday, the 28th ultimo. The members present were Messrs Ensor (Chairman), Robert Smith, W. Klee, and James Northam. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The master reported a falling off in the average attendance owing to sickness. It was decided to hold a concert and dance in October next, in aid of the school prize fund. Several accounts were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned. Mr G. Fraser, teacher of Orari, has resigned, and Mr D. Munro has been appointed his successor. Mr Munro is expected to take charge next week.
Mr Robert Smith, woolscourer of Smithfield, entertained a number of his friends at a ball on Thursday evening last. Some forty couple were present, and dancing was kept up with great spirit until the small hours m the morning. This is the second party given by our kind and genial townsman, and it was looked forward to with much pleasure. It is needless to say the guests anticipations were fully realised, and that everyone enjoyed themselves to their heart's content. The affair was in every way a success. The usual monthly sale of stock was held on Friday last and was well attended.
    The sales effected were at satisfactory prices.
    The members of the Winchester Masonic Lodge, No. 1737, E.C., intend giving a ball in the school on Friday, the 25th instant. The Committee appointed to carry out the arrangements are working energetically, and it is to be hoped their efforts will meet with success. A large attendance is expected. This reminds me of a great want, namely, a public hall. With the exception of the school we have no place in which to hold an entertainment of any kind. For many reasons the school is unsuited. There is no doubt the erection of a building to hold say two hundred persons would be a paying investment, and I hope shortly to see one erected.
    I have to record the death of Mrs Pearee, late wife of Mr Pearce, nurseryman, of Orari. Mrs Pearce had resided for many years in the district, and her loss will be felt by a great number of friends. Her funeral, which took place last Sunday week, was largely attended. Her remains were interred in the Geraldine cemetery.
    The news of the death of Miss Cameron, of Timaru, was deeply felt here by many who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, and much sympathy is expressed towards her relatives at her untimely end.

Otago Witness, 31 October 1885, Page 8
The proposal of the Geraldine County Council to borrow £2500 for the purpose of irrigation works on Waitohi Flat has received approval from a meeting of ratepayers in the district. The chairman of the County Council stated to the meeting that the total area watered by the race would be about 8000 acres, and the interest on cost of construction, including maintenance and sinking fund, would be about 6d per acre. The benefits derived would be undoubtedly great, for the land alone would be worth fully £1 an acre more.

Evening Post, 6 November 1885, Page 2
A Narrow Escape. [By Telegraph.] Timaru, 5th November.
A man named Hegarty, while driving a coal cart, had a very narrow escape this afternoon. While crossing the railway line he was run into by the express train. His horse was killed instantaneously, while the train was turned round, but suffered little damage, Hegarty escaped unhurt.

Otago Witness, 20 February 1886, Page 22
Four valuable wheat stacks, near Winchester, South Canterbury, the property of Wm. Budd, were burnt down on Sunday night. They were insured in the Union Office, but for what amount is not known. Incendiarism is suspected. Two uninsured haystacks, the property of F. F. Phin, Makikihi, were also destroyed by fire on Sunday night.

Timaru Herald, 15 March 1886, Page 3
The following are the names of the persons who have been appointed to collect the census and agricultural statistics in South Canterbury kindly furnished us by the Superintendent Collector, Mr C. E. Cooper : —
Mount Peel Riding— W. C. Andrews.
Raukapuka Riding — C. E. Sherratt and C. S. Totton.
Temuka Riding— G. Dyson and B. Orton.
The Island— W. C. Fendall.
Levels Riding — G. Babbington, H. Fendall, and T. J. Shute.
Suburbs of Timaru — A. E. Pollock.
Fairlie Creek— H. F. Brown.
Mackenzie Country — John Fison.
Pareora Riding — Sergt. Morrice.
Otaio Riding — Andrew Carter.
Makikihi Biding — D. Jackson.
Deep Creek Riding — G. H. Graham.
Waihao Riding— J. C. Knight.
Hakateramea Riding — Charles Slee.
Timaru (Borough) — James King, A. Bambridge, Constable Sheehan.
Waimate (Borough) — Constable Field.
Temuka (Town) — Constable Morton.
Geraldine (Town) — Constable Willoughby.

Evening Post, 4 June 1886, Page 2
The class prize lists of Edinburgh University received show that several students from Otago Medical School have gained distinction. H. M. Inglis (Timaru) takes a medal and first place in natural history, and first-class honours in chemistry and anatomy. F. Truby King (Taranaki) and F. H. Jeffcoat are both considered as having excellent chances of gaining the highest distinction the school can give for the year.

Timaru Herald, 13 July 1886, Page 2
Within the last few days Dr R. S. Reid has taken up his residence at Timaru, where, we understand, he intends, for the near future at any rate, to practice his profession. Dr Reid has for many years resided at Milton, and before leaving that town he was, we learn from the Bruce Herald, right royally entertained by many very old friends.

Timaru Herald, 11 August 1886, Page 3
CANTERBURY MAN CHARGED WITS BIGAMY.
Melbourne, Aug. 3. A charge of bigamy was preferred against Samuel Laird at the City Court on Friday. The prosecution was conducted by Sub- Inspector Webb, and the defence by Mr Gillott. Mr Wm. John Black of Waimate, New Zealand, Mrs Black and Mrs Hutton, recently arrived from New Zealand gave evidence in the case. It was stated that accused was married in August, 1875, at Mr Black's house, Leonard street, Timaru, to Fanny Fleming. After residing in Timaru for some time Laird and his wife went to Christchurch. Four children were born of the marriage, and three of them are living. In 1881 Laird left his wife and family, without means of support. Mr Black allowed her to live on a farm which belonged to him, and made search for the accused. He discovered that Laird had left for Melbourne, and caused inquiries to be made here for him. It transpired that the Rev. Harman Herlitz, of the Lutheran Church, had performed the marriage ceremony between Laird and Miss Fanny Sheppard, sister of J. Sheppard, of the Orange Hotel, Armidale, in the month of February, 1885. Laird then described himself as a bachelor. A detective arrested Laird at Prahran, on July 9th, and told him he was charged with bigamy. He replied he was not the man. Prisoner said nothing m answer to the charge, and was committed for trial.

Wanganui Herald, 1 November 1886, Page 2
DEATH. Withers.— On the 1st instant, at Nixon Street, Wanganui, Agues Mary, the beloved wife of Edward Withers, aged 42 years. Friends are informed that the Funeral will leave the "Mill House," Nixon Street, on Wednesday afternoon, the 3rd instant, at 3 o'clock.

Otago Witness, 30 April 1886, Page 8
While the Geraldine Rifles were under canvas in the township on Monday, 19th inst. (says the Christchurch Press), two youths, named Fly and Chiverson, thought they would have a little fun with the guard. About midnight one of these worthies fired a shot with a fowling piece in the vicinity of the camp, with the result that not only the guard, but the whole camp turned out. The guard gave chase, and soon captured the two alarmists and ran them into the guardroom. In the morning, much to their chagrin, they were marched to the lock-up in the township till the arrival of a Justice of the Peace. They were then charged with a breach of one of the town district bye-laws — discharging a firearm within the district. Chiverson was fined £1 5s, and Fly £1, and costs amounting to 13s.

Timaru Herald, 30 June 1886, Page 3
WAIMATE— Tuesday, 29th June. (Before J. Manchester and A. Hayes, Esqs., J.P.'s)
Uriah H. Warsaw was charged with stealing a coat and handkerchiefs from a hut on Sir J. Douglas' station at Waihao Downs on Friday last. The accused pleaded not guilty. Sergeunt Gilbert conducted the case for the police. Thomas Pardy deposed that he was a labourer, and was at the Waihao station on Friday last, where he saw accused, who left there on Saturday morning. Prisoner also charged with stealing a pair of socks from the hut.

Timaru Herald, 22 June 1886, Page 3
Mr Foden, of this town, met with a serious accident at Temuka yesterday. He was driving along the main road in a light spring wagon to Geraldine, and when opposite the Star Hotel, Temuka, the nut securing the off fore wheel came off, the wheel immediately following suit. The axle dragging on the ground startled the horse, which began at one to gallop. Mr Foden held on to the reins for some time, but finding the wagon in close proximity to a telegraph pole, he jumped out. His ankle bone snapped under the extreme pressure. He was immediately taken to the crown Hotel, where Mr and Mrs Lee made him very comfortable and Dr Campbell was at once sent for. In the meantime Mr J.D. Slater, Mr Foden's employer, had sent out Dr Lovegrove to attend him. The harness did not suffer, and the wheel once more put on the axle and secured, the horse was placed in the shafts and driven back to Timaru.

North Otago Times, 17 August 1886, Page 2
At the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr Robinson, R.M, Denis Maloney was charged, on the information of the police with attempting to obtain, on the 7th instant from J. G. Moir, goods and money to the value of L 2 8s 6d by means of false pretences. Inspector Thompson said the accused had gone to the shop of Mr Moir and ordered goods, for which he gave an order on Mr John Dalgleish, of Papakaio. Accused had not been in the employ of Mr John Dalgleish, but in that of his brother (Mr A. Dalgleish) who had paid him all he owed him. In addition to the goods, accused had also obtained the sum of 2s from Mr Moir. J.G. Moir said he had no wish to act as prosecutor in the case. His Worship said the police had laid the information.  On Friday last the accused had called in at his shop and asked for the measurement of two pairs of boots. He also chose a pair of leggings, and asked that they should be sent to him at A. Dalgleish's. Accused gave him an order on John Dalgleish. Previously, he had written an order on Archibald Dalgleish, but accused said it was John Dalgleish the order was to be on. Accused said the order would be all right, as Mr Dalgleish owed him money, This was before witness wrote the order. Witness wrote the order, and accused put his mark to it, as he could not write. ....His Worship said he would deal with the case as a jury would deal with it if came before them, and discharge the accused. Then might possibly have been a mistake with regard to the name of Archibald or John Dalgleish, and he would give him the benefit of the doubt. The same accused was farther charged, under the name of Denis Barrett all Denis Maloney. with stealing, on the 25th February, 1886, watch of the value of Ll2, the property of Michael McAteer, of Arowhenua, Accused was reminded to appear at Timaru to-day.

Timaru Herald, 11 September 1886, Page 3
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.
WAIMATE— Friday, Sept. 10th. (Before J. Manchester and F. Slee, Esqs., J.P.'s.) Trespassing on the Railway. Three boys, named Robert Smith, Thomas Joyce, and William Smith, were summoned for wilfully trespassing on the Waimate Branch railway, near Waimate railway station, on the 28th ult. Defendants pleaded guilty to the charge of trespass. Sergeant Gilbert said that trespassing on the railway was a very common offence and required to be stopped. He did not wish the Bench to do more than caution Robert Smith and Thomas Joyce ; but William Smith had been warned previously and had disregarded the caution. George Page, a railway employee, said that on the day m question he saw the three boys on the railway line near the race-course. He warned them off. The boys Robert Smith i and Joyce obeyed him, hut William Smith I gave witness impudence and called him very bad names. Witness had to put him off the line, Robert Smith and Joyce were cautioned and discharged, William Smith was fined 10s.
    A wandering cow, C,H. Clarke, of St. Andrews, was charged with allowing his cow to wander on the railway at St. Andrews, on the 24th of August. Defendant said that the line was not fenced where the cow had trespassed, and she was killed by the train.

Evening Post, 26 October 1886, Page 2
Alleged Robbery from a Tailor's Shop,
Detective Chrystal arrested two young men named George Raddon and Henry Watson, alias Charles Ruscoe, yesterday afternoon, on the charge of having broken into and entered the shop of John Henry Shine, tailor, of Cuba-street, and stolen there from a suit of clothes, one pair of trousers, one vest, two coats, two shirts, and two pairs of socks, valued at about £8. Both the prisoners are new arrivals in Wellington, Raddon having formerly worked on a farm near Timaru, while Watson was formerly employed as farm labourer at Barnham, near Christchurch.

Otago Witness, 10 December 1886, Page 17
Timaru, December 6. A man named Charles Claridge sustained fearful injuries, which in a few hours proved fatal, at Winchester, a town to the north of Timaru, yesterday. He was engaged excavating for a mill wheel, when a heavy iron pipe fell and crushed in his skull from the brow to the crown of the head. The man was taken to Temuka and attended to by Dr Hayes, who recommended his removal to the hospital. The man on his arrival was in a very low state and gradually sank, expiring late this afternoon.
    Timaru, December 7. The statement that the man Claridge met with such a fearful accident and died on his way from Temuka to Timaru is incorrect. The man arrived at the hospital here last night man unconscious state, but rallied, and is doing as well as can be expected today. Dr Drew, hospital surgeon, who is very clever in treating cases of fractured skull, hopes to pull Claridge through all right.

Otago Witness, 7 January 1887, Page 13
George Raddon, for breaking and entering, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment.

Timaru Herald, 19 March 1897, Page 3
Thursday, March 18th. (Before His Honour
of the late Edwin Goldsmith, janitor, Timaru, (Mr Tripp);
of Hannah S. Gillingham, widow, Fairlie (Mr Tripp) ;
of George Cliff, farmer, Winchester (Mr Hay), and
of Mary A. Cunningham, Waimate (Mr Clement).
Letters of administration were granted of the estates
of the late Leur Krenzel, labourer, Timaru (Mr Tripp) ;
Mary Ann Steele, widow, Temuka (Mr Raymond) ;
and of Thomas G. Fyfe, cabinetmaker, Geraldine (Mr Raymond).
IN BANKRUPTCY. The Deputy Assignee Mr A. Montgomery was granted release from duty in respect of the bankruptcies of M. B. Brown; E. O'Donoghue and E. Shaw.
Re James Young, of Farlie, late storekeeper, public examination.— Mr White for Assignee; Mr Kinnerney for T. Winter, a creditor ; Mr Hay for bankrupt.
Started trading: as James Young " and Go," with capital found by his father. There was no agreement to share profit and loss, except a verbal cine. Did not remember his father signing bills or cheques for James Young and Co. Had nothing, to. do with the stables and coaching business. (Mr White advised bankrupt to be careful on this point.) Had debited customers with stable accounts. Paid and received money on account of his brother's stable business, and squared accounts m that way. (Mr White put m one account to a customer £12 odd. for stows and £15 odd for stable account, for which a single bill was taken, payable to James Young and Co.) Assisted his brother all he could, by collecting his debts and supplying horse feed, A statement of assets sent to Bing, Harris and: Co., included: "In the stable, in which we have half share horses, etc., enumerated), £400." The we meant himself and his father, his father having a share m the stable. He explained the case to the traveller. (Mr Hay pointed out that the bankrupt meant that the half share m the stable was the property of his partner, his father.)— Mr White said that would be his father's private business not an asset of James Young and Co. Bankrupt said the traveller asked for the whole position. He signed the mail contract, was the contractor, drew the money and credited the stable account ; but had nothing to do with the carrying it out. Bought most of the plant, but for his brother William, with his brother's money. John Shaw was the, previous contractor, but Thomas Shaw ran the mail. The plant was paid for by Jas Young and Co.'s cheque, but his brother found the money, £90 odd. Did a good deal of business with tourists on his brother's account, even when his brother was present ; but he was often absent...

Hawera & Normanby Star, 1 April 1887, Page 2
Timaru, April 1. Mr. E. G. Kerr, proprietor of the South Canterbury Times, has purchased the Timaru Herald from the Herald Co., and takes possession on April 30th.

Otago Witness, 3 June 1887, Page 13
The Timaru Herald reports that, eight stacks of oats belonging to Edward Cooley, of Kerrytown, were destroyed, by fire at Washdyke between 12 and 2 o'clock on Monday morning. They were valued at £300. A threshing mill and engine belonging to Michael Scannell was also burnt, valued at £250. The police are making inquiries, as incendiarism is suspected. It is said the mill, &c., is insured, but, for how much is not, known.

Otago Witness, 30 December 1887, Page 22
The following patents have been applied for during the week :— Emanuel Wooffindin, of Temuka, for making pipes by roller pressure;

Otago Witness, 6 January 1888, Page 21
A boy named Quick, who was riding on the tail-end of a cart at Timaru on the 24th, fell in front of an express. The driver made frantic efforts to stop, but he could not do so until the wheels had passed over the boy's chest, crushing him terribly. His mother was within two yards of the scene at the time.
    A son of Mr R. Wright, of Upper Makikihi, met with a serious accident last Saturday. The reins of one of the horses attached to a grass mower, which he was driving, broke, when the horses bolted, and the young man was thrown from his seat, and his left leg caught by the knives. Drs Stackpoole and McIntyre found it necessary to amputate the leg just below the knee.
    A fire occurred at Mr Studholme's homestead, Waimate, on Saturday night, and resulted in the total destruction of the stables and coachhouse. The former consisted of an old two - storey building, and contained six stalls and a similar number of loose boxes, all unoccupied at the time of the fire. Attached to the stables was a harness room, which was also destroyed, together with a large number of saddles, &c. A calf pen, which stood a short distance away and contained seven calves, was destroyed, and the calves were burnt to death, also a collie dog. The damage is estimated at £450, of which about £200 is covered by insurance.

Evening Post, 21 March 1888, Page 2
Timaru, This Day. Inspector Broham, who has been transferred to Auckland, was presented with a massive handsome silver salver last evening by the Mayor, on behalf of the people of Timaru. The Mayor, in his address, referred to the Inspector's 5½ years' stay here, and to the good work done here by him during that time. He assured inspector Broham that he had earned the good wishes and respect of all classes in Timaru. The Mayor found fault with the Government for so retrenching at Timaru that a resident inspector was done away with.

Otago Witness, 13 April 1888, Page 21
A man named William Dundas was received into the hospital on Saturday night suffering from a fracture of the leg. It appears he was sitting on the outside of a railway carriage coming from Waimate, and as the train pasted the end of the platform at the Waihao station his foot struck against the platform with such force as to break the limb.

Timaru Herald, 5 June 1888, Page 2
The following is a list of unclaimed letters from places beyond the Colony, received at the Timaru Post Office during the month of March:
A.H. Johan, senr. (Peel Forest)
Frank Short, David Smith, G.G. Thomson, A. Tucker, Edward Eillot, barque Hudson.

New Zealand Tablet, 22 June 1888, Page 5
SCHOOL ACCIDENT
A sad accident happened to a bright, intelligent little fellow, named Thomas Mara, on the boys' school grounds. During the afternoon 15 minutes recess, it appears that some boys were, unobserved by their teachers, letting off shots with a toy cannon. While one was being so discharged by a youth named Gosling, who had loaded the miniature weapon with powder, shot, and other particles, the poor boy Mara, who was running in the line of fire, received the full force and contents in one eye, shattering it so fearfully that in a few days after the organ had to be taken out at the hospital. What must have added to the torture of the victim was that a group of his schoolmates had him conveyed to the hospital in a wheelbarrow, the school staff, meanwhile, being unaware that any unusual occurrence had taken place. This unfortunate accident to a promising boy cuts off the hopes of his future success at school, and fills the heart of an honest toiler with grief and anguish at the blighted prospects and deformed presence of one of the pledges of his happiness.

Timaru Herald, 10 July 1888, Page 3
Mr Flatman drew the attention of the board to the state of the footbridge over the river on the road at Woodbury.

Otago Witness, 3 August 1888, Page 11
A man named James Fergusson has been committed for trial at Temuka» on a charge of violently assaulting John Tozer on the highway and robbing him of £11. From the evidence it appeared that when Tozer left for home on the 26th accused got into the trap also. They had some drinks at Arowhenua, and a mile beyond, it is alleged, Fergusson seized Tozer by the beard, threw him down in the curt, nearly strangled him by kneeling on his neck, and turned his pockets inside out, tearing one of them off. He then turned the horses and drove back. When arrested the pocket was found on Fergusson. Both men appeared to have been very drunk, and one witness who met them stated that both of them had hold of the reins, both were hatless, and were making a great noise.

Evening Post, 14 August 1888, Page 2
Electric Lighting at Timaru.
Timaru, 13th August. The Borough Council this evening, after an interview with Mr. Ashoroft, jun., who submitted an offer to light the streets with electricity, resolved to instruct the Works Committee to prepare specifications on which the Electric Company and local Gas Company may tender for lighting the streets with about 100 lamps.

Star 10 October 1888, Page 3
A day or two ago one happened to Mr W. U. Slack, at Pleasant Valley. That gentleman was getting into his trap, placing one of his feet on a spoke of the wheel, when the horse made a sudden start. Mr Slack's foot slipped between the spokes of the wheel, and he was thrown somewhat heavily to the ground. Assistance was speedily to hand, the horse stopped, and Mr Slack relieved from his perious position. On his leg being examined it was found that no bones were broken, but the leg much bruised.

Te Aroha News, 24 November 1888, Page 5
THE MARRIAGE ACT. Timaru, Nov. 22.
Isaac Battison, a respectable settler at Fairlie Creek, was committed for trial yesterday on a charge of making a false declaration under the Marriage Act, to the effect that he had resided in Timaru three days preceding the date of the declaration, whereas, in fact he had not. The defence was that it was a bona fide mistake, arising out of the accused misunderstanding the Registrar as to counting a Sunday in three days, and he had gone home to Fairlie Creek from Saturday till Monday. The justices who heard the case could not consider the question whether "wilfully" in the Act must mean fraudulent intention, and the facts having been proved, they had no option but to commit.

Northern Advocate 28 September 1889, Page 3 SHOCKING ACCIDENT.
Timaru, this day. Alex. Crommbie Kingston while shooting hares this morning, his gun burst, shattered his hand and blew his nose off.

Star, 13 January 1890, Page 3
Express Passengers for Timaru
Messrs T.G. Rowley, P. Coria, J. Bradley, Quinn, W.M. Gumlete, Mrs Sutherland, Mrs D. McLaren, Miss Kidd, Miss McLeod, Dr and Mrs Rawson, Mr and Miss M. Irvine, Rev. J. McKee, Mrs Brown, E.W. Vansenden, Mrs P.C. Cox, Mr A.. Turner, Miss Cox, M. Tripp, Misses Tripp (3), Cockburn, Mr Hood and Mr J. Meikle.

North Otago Times, 10 March 1890, Page 4
Jonathan Roberts, is a young man of about thirty years of age, He was born in Cornwall, of respectable parents, and brought up to New Zealand, and after leaving school held positions in the Bank of New Zealand at Temuka, Timaru, Christchurch, Akaroa, and Wellington. He resigned from the Bank in Wellington, and in September, 1886, he was in Christchurch without occupation. About the 28th of that month a clever forgery was committed, which was ultimately traced to Roberts, who was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment with hard labor. The forgery was of a cheque for L 76 17s 6d, which he also uttered, purporting to be signed by Messrs Ballantyne and Co, on the National Bank of New Zealand. Jonathan served his term, and whilst in prison conducted himself in all respects satisfactorily. His next exploit was in January, 1888, when be appropriated to his own use a valuable gelding belonging to Mr W. B. Hood, of Peel Park, Mount Somers. He afterwards sold the animal in Timaru, and while waiting in the Washdyke Hotel for the money to be brought to him by a boy whom be had engaged, he was arrested, and then placed upon his trial, which resulted in a verdict of " Guilty," and a sentence of penal servitude for five years. The trial was on April 24th, and four days later Jonathan, thinking no doubt that the sentence was a bit too severe, accepted what appeared to him a good opportunity for escape. Stitching up some clothes which were handy he made a bolt past his warder as the prisoners were about to be taken into the yard for exercise, and being fleet of foot he successfully accomplished his escape. Meeting with a number of sympathisers be was enabled to put a considerable distance between himself and the gaol. He apparently travelled on foot through South Canterbury and made his way northwards, being subsequently recaptured at Killinchy by Constables Sipson and Waring. A farther sentence of twelve months' imprisonment was inflicted on Roberts fur his having escaped from custody. This was on the 5th of June, 1888. On the 18th of the same month he successfully escaped from Ripa Island, Lyttleton, where a number of convicts were engaged on the fortification works. He effected his escape by tearing a hole in the galvanised iron at the back of the men's room, being sheltered from the view of the warders by the other prisoners. Since then no authentic information has been obtained as to Roberts' whereabouts. It was generally supposed, however, that be had got away to Australia, and be is thought to be identical with a man named Faanery or Flannery, who a short time ago robbed a Bank in Western Australia. It has been known to the police here for some time that a man answering to Jonathan's description has been in Sydney.

Evening Post, 15 November 1886, Page 2
Christchurch, 14th October. James Henry Roberts, brother of Jonathan Roberts, convicted last session of forgery, has been arrested on a charge of forging the name of Mr. F. C. Murray to a cheque on the National Bank for £6 14s and uttering it to Mr. F. Gabites, draper. Other similar charges are pending against him.

Wanganui Herald, 24 January 1896, Page 2
Joseph Roberts, a brother of Jonathan Roberts, was arrested at Waipukurau on a charge of drunkenness, and was subsequently charged with stealing a watch and chain from a man at Hastings. He has been reprimanded till 24th inst.

Evening Post, 17 May 1894, Page 2
The case of Jonathan Roberts, the New Zealand "Jack Sheppard," is now definitely cleared up, and it is known that the man is in Valparaiso at the present time, editing a newspaper. It will be remembered that Roberts escaped no fewer than three times from gaols in New Zealand, and on the last occasion he succeeded in eluding the police and getting out of the country. Since then various rumours have been current as to his whereabouts, some of the Maoriland papers stating some two years ago that he was fighting with the Government troops in the Chilian revolution, and held a high command. Since then nothing has been heard of the clever gaol-breaker until a few days ago, when a member of the staff of this journal who knew Roberts in New Zealand received a letter from Chili giving a sketch of his career. It appears that the writer, who is the captain of a ship, also knows Roberts, and met him in Valparaiso. The escaped convict assured him that after breaking from gaol he reached Newcastle in a schooner from Lyttelton, and at this port he shipped before the mast in a coal laden vessel for Iquique, Chili. Roberts never fought in the war, and although his past life is known to a considerable number of people, he has many friends and lives rather a fast life. — Newcastle Morning Herald.

Otago Witness, 24 September 1896, Page 38
Was Jonathan Roberts ever imprisoned in the Timaru gaol for horse stealing or did he ever break out of the prison there? Yes; he was sentenced by Judge Ward, we think, to three years for horse stealing at Washdyke, but immediately after committal escaped ; was recaptured shortly afterwards and sent to Ripa Island, from which he again escaped, and has not since been recaptured.

Tuapeka Times, 18 September 1901, Page 4
A diary that was kept by the convict for some time after his successful dash for liberty has come into the hands of the ' Lyttelton Times,' which promises that the story will be sufficiently sensational. All the public know of the mysterious affair at present is that Roberts slipped away from the working gang at Ripa Island during the midday meal, and disappeared as effectually as if he bad been swallowed up by the little channel that divides the spot from the main land. The only sentry was at the door of the shed in which the convicts were dining, and as Roberts escaped by moving one of the sheets of iron that formed the side of. the building, he obtained a long start before his absence was noticed.

The diary of Jonathan Roberts
bank clerk, athlete, convict and escapee.
by Roberts, Jonathan
Published in 1997, Kiwi Publishers (Christchurch [N.Z.])
Originally published: Christchurch, N.Z. : Lyttelton Times Co., [1895].

Otago Witness, 24 April 1890, Page 11
Four stacks of oats, the property of Mr Squire, on Mr Simpson's land, Upper Pareora, have been destroyed by fire. The stacks were insured for £120 in the South British office.

Otago Witness, 1 May 1890, Page 3
On the 23th Detective Neill and Constable Haddrellaman at Oxford supposed to be White, alias Clifford, wanted for horse stealing at Middlemarch and larceny as the bailee of a horse belonging to a Timaru resident named Shaw.

Otago Witness, 5 June 1890, Page 18
A young man named David Williams, while feeding a chaff cutter at Fairlie Creek, had his left hand by some means caught by the feed rolls and drawn in, and the hand and arm, nearly to the elbow, were sliced up by the knives before he managed to drag his arm out. Williams preserved his coolness, and his mates tied the arm up very cleverly, and then took him to the railway station, whence he was taken by train to the Timaru Hospital, where it was found necessary to amputate the arm above the elbow.

Timaru Herald, 5 June 1890, Page 3
On Tuesday last the annual meeting of the Makikihi Licensing Committee was held at the Makikihi Schoolhouse. There were present Messrs A. Carter, S. Rodgers, F. Childs, and W. J. Hardie. Mr Rodgers proposed that Mr Carter be elected chairman, which was unanimously agreed to. A renewal of the license of the Makikihi Hotel was granted to Mr J. Dore. The fee for a conditional license for this district was fixed at 10s per day. This being all the business the meeting then closed.

Otago Witness, 24 July 1890, Page 19
The friends of Mr Charles Jessop, formerly of Ngapara, will be glad to learn that he has been fortunate enough to secure about 3000 acres of grazing country at Geraldine on the perpetual lease system at 1s 1½d and 1s 3d per acre. Another local man at present working on one of the large, private properties of this district has secured 1500 acres of the very pick of the land offered at a rental of 1s 3d per acre per annum. It was thought that this section had gone back into the hands of a company, but the ballot is no respecter of persons, and the company did not get it.— North Otago Times.

Poverty Bay Herald, 29 July 1890, Page 2
The election for the Timaru vacancy, caused by the death of Mr Turnbull, will take place about the middle of next month. Messrs Ross (the present Mayor of Timaru) and Rhodes (brother of the sitting member for Gladstone) are mentioned as likely candidates. Both are understood to be on the Government side of the House. Messrs E. 6. Kerr (proprietor of the Timaru Herald, who contested the seat at the general election), F. Hedger, and Aplin are also mentioned as candidates.

Otago Witness, 25 September 1890, Page 22
F R. G., Fairlie Creek, writes: - I saw the first bumble bee in this district on Saturday, 13th inst.

Otago Witness, 6 November 1890, Page 29
A fire broke out at Timaru shortly after 9 o'clock on Sunday evening in a row of four small shops next the Ship Hotel, Timaru. Three shops, Murdoch's (painter), Shield's (tobacconist), and Clancy's (shoemaker), were destroyed. The four shops were insured for £300; Murdoch's and Shield's for £100 each, all in the National office. Murdoch loses £120 besides, and Clancy (who is uninsured) £25.
    At Timaru, on Monday, Edward L. Percival, arrested at Wellington, was committed for trial on a charge of forging three cheques of the total value of £20 and uttering them to different tradesmen. Daniel Mann, alias Graham, a tailor, was also committed for stealing a £5 note from the bedroom of the Burkes Pass Hotel.

North Otago Times, 19 February 1891, Page 3
February 18. James Dickson, a lad of 16, and a cadet at the Orari railway station and post office, was remanded to-day till Friday on a charge of stealing a L 5 note from a registered letter which contained two L 5 notes and a cheque, and one of the L 5 note was abstracted. The letter was transmitted, and bore no mark of having been tampered with. The lad admitted the theft, and said that he sent the money away on part payment of a bicycle.

North Otago Times, 21 February 1891, Page 2
The Timaru Herald of yesterday says : The ordinary monthly meeting of Lodge St. Augustine, 576, S.C., was held on Wednesday evening last at Waimate. At the conclusion of the business the R.W.M., Bro. Bowyer, called upon Bro. Gaitt, P.M., to present the immediate past master, Bro, R. G. Baxter, with a handsome past master's jewel. In making the presentation Bro. Gaitt alluded to the success of Bro. Baxter as master of the lodge during the last two years, and said that the lodge had never been in such a prosperous condition, both as to finance and membership, as it was at the present time...

New Zealand Tablet, 13 March 1891, Page 19
On last Friday evening a large number of Constable Egan's (who has been transferred to Oamaru) friends gathered at the Star Hotel for the purpose of wishing him farewell and presenting him with a testimonial of their good feeling toward him. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been disposed of, Mr. Quinn, who occupied the chair, in a very flattering speech, proposed the health of the guest of the evening, Constable Egan.

Otago Witness, 19 March 1891, Page 17
The Levels Road Board bill of mortality among small birds this season (says the Timaru Herald) totals 20,455$ dozen. It is stated that this destruction has made no appreciable difference in their numbers.

North Otago Times, 17 April 1891, Page
TIMARU. April 16.
Early this morning the boiling down shop at Washdyke was found on fire, A gale was blowing, and as there was no water available the place was soon destroyed. The large building, with plant and machinery, is said to be worth L2000, and is the property of Mr G. M. Watts, of Christchurch. The works were used for the conversion of offal from the freezing works. Fourteen men are thrown out of employment.

Otago Witness, 7 May 1891, Page 22
By a fire at Fairlie Creek at 10 30 on the 1st, Caskey's saddlery and M'Donald's boot shop (both owned by Mr Caskey) and Bell's stable (owned by R. R. Taylor, of Timaru) were; destroyed. Caskey lost a large stock of books, and 800 sacks of oats were burned in the stable. The insurances are : £300 on the stable in the New Zealand, £150 in the Union on Caskey's stock.

North Otago Times, 15 July 1891, Page 3
SHEEP STEALING. MAKING A CLEAN BREAST OF IT. (Timaru Herald.)
The following remarkable letter has been received, addressed to the Editor. By an "oversight " which is easily understood, or from a modesty still more readily comprehended, the writer neglected to comply with the usual rule, and has not forwarded his name, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. His address is also omitted. The letter, however, is too interesting to be relegated to the wastepaper basket. Perhaps it ought to have been addressed to the police, but the officers of the law will now see it, and read it more easily in print than in the disguised "fist" of the manuscript. Dear Sir,— These few days back I hear a great deal of the cleverness of experts in the case of Cambel and Wooding. Well, sir, I will tell you they are all together wrong. It's I and my mate that took them, and to prove these words I will make the following confession. Early in November last we came by Four Peaks, and took something like fifty of Wooding's sheep, not eighty-three as he says. This took place about eleven o'clock at night, but we took no black ones, we left them for Cambel. We also took some from a paddock further down and some from a paddock near Woodbury township. We took about three or four hundred of Tripp's hoggets, and some from Deniston, and some from a paddock further down. We took some from Murray's. Six times we took his shorn sheep, the last time nearly three hundred ; we shore the brands off them and re-branded them and ear-marked them. He saw them himself afterwards and knew them not. We also took some from Herren, near Rangitata. He must be a poor manager, he never missed any, although we must have taken fully five hundred in all at different times. We also took some from Rolleston — a good few from about there. We took over six hundred from Postlethwaite since three years, but I never heard he lost any ; and a good few from Wigley, and a few from Hilton, a good many from the Arowhenua Estate at different times. Sir, if I am not correct in this statement, let those gentlemen I have named correct me. We have had three good seasons, but have had many a narrow escapes and was never caught, and never will be if we can help it. It will be remembered that a small grazing run settler was committed the other day on two charges of stealing the sheep, and the above is in reference to the case.

The Brisbane Courier Thursday 29 October 1891 Page 6 Missing Friends
MILNE, Alexander, of Aberdeenshire, in 1880 desired his letters addressed to Timaru P.O. Dunedin, New Zealand. Sister Elsie.

Otago Witness, 29 October 1891, Page 20
The Makikihi correspondent of the Waimate Times writes- "The crops in this district are looking splendid, the late rain having made a wonderful difference in them. Even the winter wheat, that many of the farmers were pulling woeful faces about on account of the grubs making such havoc with it, is fast recovering in vigour, and as a consequence the farmers faces are beginning to carry a broad smile. The large blocks on the Otaio estate are looking grand. Mr B. Schlaepfer, Clayton, has some 400 acres of wheat and about 200 of oats, all looking well indeed. In fact all the grain right down to Makikihi is looking better than it has done for some years. There is a very large acreage, principally wheat, on the Sherwood estate. Mr Wm. Quinn has 300 acres of wheat on the east of the Makikihi railway station that has all the appearance of being a remarkably heavy crop. On the west side Mr Thomas' wheat is looking well, although the birds have been very severe on his late spring wheat. In fact look where you will, you cannot see a bad field of grain, and the knowing ones predict more grain here this season than there has been for the last nine or ten years.

Otago Witness, 21 January 1892, Page 11
Mr Edwards, late chief clerk at Timaru, recently promoted as stationmaster at Palmerston South, has been presented by the Timaru railway staff with a handsome marble clock as a souvenir. Mr Jones, stationmaster, said Mr Edwards was highly esteemed as a painstaking officer, strict in his attention to duty, yet he had the goodwill of all. Members of other departments spoke in the same strain.

Otago Witness, 4 February 1892, Page 41
Dear Dot, — I live at Downlands, Waimate, Canterbury South. We have had six weeks' holidays. I am in the Second Standard. I have a little tortoiseshell kitten ; please will you give me a name for it. I have a big doll for which I also want a name. I have a little brother, and his name is George William Thomas ; he is five years old. I also have a little baby sister, and she is two months old, and her name is Eveline Florence Eliza. This is a nice place where we live. I have a long way to walk to school. — Yours truly, Elizabeth Annie Rebecca Neal, Waimate, January 27. (aged 8 1/2 years). [Call the kitten Tab and the doll Valentina, for you know it will soon be St. Valentine's day. — Dot.]

New Zealand Tablet, 8 April 1892, Page 21
The visit of his Lordship the Bight Rev Dr Grimes was looked forward to by our Catholic friends of Geraldine. ... in conclusion, we hope that your Lordship may long be spared health and strength to carry on the work in your diocese, and to enable you to perform the arduous duties connected with your Episcopal position, and ask your blessing on ourselves and our families. Signed on behalf of the parish Patrick Treacy, Kyran Brophy, Timothy Sugrue, Jeremiah Connolly. Edmund Burke, Michael Connolly, P. H. McShane, Timothy Herlihy."

Hawera & Normanby Star, 7 May 1892, Page 2
At Timaru, on Tuesday, two farms were offered for sale. Woldfields, on the bank of the Opihi, 200 acres, brought no bid. Seaforth Farm, near the coast at Washdyke, 670 acres, cut into four, the buyer of one having the option to take all, was passed in at £15 and £5s 5s.

New Zealand Tablet, 3 June 1892, Page 29
Temuka, May 30 1892. The rage for the tug-of-war has taken possession of us in no lesser degree than other civilised people. It was introduced by the English Church people at their bazaar some time ago. Shortly after this it was notified that a tug-of-war would be held at Timaru, and the well-known patriotic Irishman, Mr M. Scannell, took upon himself the task of getting up an Irish team. Whatever he undertakes always succeeds. Soon a learn of sturdy Irish hearts were got together, and for about a week they met in Mr J. Angland's granary night after night for practice. Those who constituted the team were :— R. Blyth, 14st 71b; M. Hannafin, l4st 71b; D. Angland, 12st 10 lb; J. McAuliffe, 12st 10 lb; J. O'Grady, 12st 81b ; W. Angland, 12st 71b ; E. Carr, 12st 71b ; and P. Small, 12st 71b ; total, 104 st 71b ; average weight, 13st l lb. It will be seen they were not a heavy team. The Irish were the first to perform in Timaru, and vanquished the Railway in nine minutes.

Timaru Herald, 2 July 1892, Page 2
W. E. and W. F. Potts, and that the auctioneering some years will, in future be conducted under the name of Muslin and Potts. Mr W. B. Potts, who has recently arrived in Timaru, is we understand, not new to the business, while Mr W. F. Potts is well known throughout the district. The well known voice of Mr Maslin will still be heard at all auction sales, which will be held by him an heretofore, while the residence in town of his two partners will ensure prompt attention to the interests of clients. We cordially wish the tripple team a successful career.

The Brisbane Courier Friday 3 June 1892 Missing Friends
CHAMBERS, Thomas, shoemaker, and his wife Sophie were last heard of in 1884 from Timaru, New Zealand; he was then working for Messrs. Wade and Shea, bootmakers. Sisters Rebecca and Mary would like to hear of them.

Otago Witness, 15 December 1892, Page 19
The Timaru Herald reports that the Tekoa brought with her four head of the rough-haired Highland cattle, selected for Mr G. H. Rhodes, of Claremont. There are one bull and three cows, in various shades of rod-brown. A black cow died on the voyage.

Otago Witness, 2 February 1893, Page 23
Auctions. LOT 40.— McATEER, THOMAS.
Area, 127 a2r 26p. Situation— At junction of Gully Bush road and Ford's road, about five miles from Waitohi Flat.
Land — Good, and suitable for farming.
Buildings — Good dwelling house of six rooms, stable, and woolshed.

Otago Witness, 2 February 1893, Page 18
NZ UNIVERSITY. RESULT OF EXAMINATIONS.
Christchurch, January 31. The following New Zealand University examination results have been published : — JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIPS. Marks.
Maud Edith Lawvell, Timaru ....3724
Harold Whitmore Williams, Timaru ... 3707

Timaru Herald, 3 February 1893, Page 2
The platform at Temuka railway station is to be replaced by a longer one of soil with concrete faca-wall. The proposed extension is only 12 feet, which the residents think far too short. There is a good deal of sickness in Temuka just now, and several cases of typhoid fever. Last year the town was exceptionally free from everything but the "prevailing epidemic," and the excess of births over deaths was unusually large.

Otago Witness, 13 April 1893, Page 33
Next morning (Saturday) was spent in photographing, visiting, strolling around Timaru, and the majority of us were very courteously initiated into the mysteries of cloth weaving by Mr Lane, a former resident of Dunedin. In the afternoon, under the guidance of the father of the party, we rode some six miles out of Timaru to Otipua, the handsome residence of G. G. Russsll, Esq., and were most hospitably received by Miss Murphy, who with her sister treated us to an excellent cup of afternoon tea and cream, and showed us round the house, leaving us to find our own way about the lovely grounds. Well provided with apples, and jackets bedecked with buttonholes of violets and maidenhair fern, we bade good-bye to our hostess and her companion, feeling deeply sensible of the hospitality extended to us, and all agreed that the afternoon could not have been better spent.

Otago Witness, 27 April 1893, Page 4
Messrs G. King and Co. have completed, on behalf of the late J. M. Watt, the sale of the Washdyke Meat Preserving and Boiling Down Works to a syndicate.

The Brisbane Courier Friday 12 May 1893 Missing Friends
WHITE, John E. W., late of Bridge House, Deptford, sailed in the s.s. Rimutaka, for Timaru, New Zealand, on 13th January, 1888.
His parents wish to know his whereabouts.

The Brisbane Courier Wednesday 14 June 1893, page 2. Missing Friends
BLYTH, Sam, was last heard of June, 1883, when sheep shearing at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand. Brother Thomas seeks him.

Otago Witness, 6 July 1893, Page 23
Mr R. Pinckney, hon, secretary of the Geraldine Acclimatisation Society.

Timaru Herald, 6 July 1893, Page 4
Alfred Nicholas was charged on the information of Edward Pilbrow, registrar of dogs for the town district of Temuka, with having two unregistered dogs m his possession on June 30th. His dogs were kept outside the boundary at the premises of his employer, he himself residing in the town. He caused them to be registered as sheep dogs and paid a fee of 2s 6d each, claiming that he was entitled to do so as a drover. One dog having been sold before the information was laid, the charge m this respect would be withdrawn, The other dog would have to be registered m the town.
    Frederick Morris was charged with having one unregistered dog. In this case the defendant had registered his dog while residing at Seadown, outside the boundary. He was only an occasional resident in the town. His dog was a sheep dog, although he could only use it occasionally as such. He claimed to be a drover, although latterly he had not had much work at this business. — The case was dismissed.
    George McMillan was charged with having three unregistered dogs. The defendant, it was shown, was a resident m the town and was engaged m stock dealing. He also owns a farm in the country and had registered his dogs as a farmer. Some discussion took place as to whether defendant was more a dealer than a farmer, in which case it was claimed that he was liable to pay the full fee of 10s, his principal business being done at his town premises.—
    C. Storey [sic. Story] v. J. D. Webber, claim £1 7s 6d, horse hire Judgment for plaintiff with costs.
    P. Wareing v. George Elkis, claim £3, damages by trespass. Mr Salmond for plaintiff.

Otago Witness, 27 July 1893, Page 23
PALMERSTON. July 21.— Constable Luke Mullaney, who has been transferred from here to Fairlie Creek, was the recipient of a very flattering address, accompanied by a substantial purse of sovereigns subscribed by the residents of the town and district.

The Brisbane Courier Friday 21 July 1893 Page 2 Missing Friends
GRIMWOOD, Henry, left Semer, Suffolk, with a friend (Nat. Barton) in 1863 for Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand. His son Harry has lost all trace of him since 1873.

North Otago Times, 10 February 1894, Page 4
At Timaru yesterday a laborer named Thomas Morgan was charged with deserting his wife in October, 1891. It appeared that he went to Queensland at the time stated for shearing, and promised to return when the season was over, and to send money while he was away. He sent L 5 three months after he left, and then no more, and Mrs Morgan stated that she received only three letters from defendant, though he said he sent eight. Defendant denied that he had any desire to desert bin wife, and told a story of sickness and bad luck, excusing his not writing by saying he supposed his wife had left Timaru, as he got no replies to his later letters. He was making his way to Timaru to look for his wife when he was arrested at Oamaru. The Resident Magistrate adjourned the case for a week, to see if defendant was in earnest or not in desiring to provide for his wife.— Timaru Herald.

Otago Witness, 15 March 1894, Page 11
Mr J. H. Doyle (founder of Doyleston, near Leeston), now owner of the Eversley mill at Fairlie, showed us (Timaru Herald) on Saturday a sample of red clover and cow grass seed grown by him in a 30-acre paddock near the mill. It is a very nice-looking sample, and experts who have seen it say it is better than the imported. Mr Doyle had taken 40 tons of hay off the paddock, and the sample of seed was taken from the second crop, which will be ready to cut in the course of two or three weeks. He expects a fairly good yield, but the absence of a proper clover- sheller in the district will make it difficult to get the whole of it into sacks. These seeds are worth money, and a very profitable crop when a fair yield is obtained.

North Otago Times, 23 March 1894, Page 3
A clearing sale was held today (Tuesday) at Downlands on account of Mrs Price and Son, when there was a good attendance.

North Otago Times, 23 February 1877, Page 2
Though much damage was done by the late stormy weather amongst the crops of this district there have been some individual exceptions arising from early cutting. For example, on "Down-lands," Mr Leonard Price's farm, the wheat and oats were cut and partly garnered. Care had been taken to machine it at a stage which would ensure its full hardening in the sheaf. Thus, when the storm and wet came on it, its effects were not of a serious nature, and the late succession of fine weather has fully developed and hardened it. Mr Price is now thrashing his oats.

Otago Witness, 12 April 1894, Page 13
Mr John Poole, the well-known trainer, was thrown in the Hurdle Race at Timaru on Thursday and severely injured.

New Zealand Tablet, 7 September 1894, Page 19
Since last writing Temuka has been visited by fire. The Royal Hotel was burned to the ground. The local police constables Bourke and Egan deserve every praise for the way they did their duty at the fire. Constable Egan was the hero of the hour. Were it not for his courageous action in entering a room which was densely filled with smoke etc., and bringing Mr Mulhern out in an unconscious state, the fire would undoubtedly have been fatal. No doubt Constable Egan is deserving of recognition of his bravery.

New Zealand Tablet, 7 September 1894, Page 19
On Saturday afternoon last a plucky rescue from drowning occurred at Arowhenua. A boy of six years of age sipped into a creek where the water was about 5ft in depth. There were only two or three children present when the accident occurred, but shortly after Mrs Ellen Bourke arrived, and at once plunged into the water after the boy, who was totally under the water save his arm. The poor woman went down over head, there being a spring-hole in the locality. She succeeded in lifting the boy above the surface of the water, and then assistance arrived, and with great difficulty she was extricated from her perilous condition. Such bravery is worthy of recognition from the Humane Society.

Evening Post, 15 October 1894, Page 2
Timaru, This Day. A fire at Temuka last night destroyed four shops, the property of Mr. J. W. Wright, Opawa. Two were occupied by Mr. Gibbs, second-hand dealer, and Sangney, bootmaker ; the others were unoccupied and the fire started in one of those.

Otago Witness, 25 October 1894, Page 31
A trotting club has been established at Temuka with a present membership of 56. The Officers are: — President, Dr J. S. Hayes; Vice presidents. Messrs Guinness and D. Henry ; judge, Mr A. M. Clark ; secretary, Mr John Quinn ; treasurer, Mr C. Storey ; timekeeper. Mr A. S. Jenkins ; clerk of the course, Mr J. Moynihan ; handicapper, Mr G. Dowse ; starter, Mr C. Storey. It is arranged to hold the first meeting on December.

North Otago Times, 1 October 1894, Page 3
WAIMATE COUNTY COUNCIL.
The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday. Present: Messrs Elworthy (chair), Lyall, Manchester, Morton, Murphy and Cameron.
    Mr Jno. Carrol, Waitaki, applied to have a crossing made over the water-race to give access to his property, Overseer to attend.
    Mr Edward Butt applied for permission to erect a gate on roadline near his residence, Waitaki North.
    Mr Geo. Park, Waitaki North, wrote stating that Edward Butt had not removed the obstruction on the roadline referred to by him in a previous letter. On the motion of Mr Cameron, seconded by Mr Lyall, it was resolved : " That Mr E. Butt's application to place a gate on the road next his section at Waitaki be granted, provided he complies with the Act." Mr Geo. Park and nine others, Waitaki North, complained of the bad state of a cross road in that district.
    Mr Murphy moved: "That James Kennedy be paid in full for the race constructed by him at Waihao." Mr Morton seconded the resolution, and in doing so said that the Council had been given value for the 2s charged by Kennedy. The resolution was put to the meeting and declared lost, only the mover and seconder voting for it;. Waimate Times.

Evening Post, 15 October 1894, Page 2
Timaru, This Day. A. W. Gaze, commission agent at Temuka, late Clerk to the Arowhenua Town Board, has been arrested and remanded on charges of forging a receipt and sundry embezzlements. An information has been laid by the Government Auditor.

Timaru Herald, 17 January 1895, Page 4
IN BANKRUPTCY. Jeremiah Costigan was called for public examination ; Mr J. W. White appearing for the assignee in bankruptcy, and Mr Raymond for the bankrupt. Costigan was examined by Mr White principally as to giving the bill of sale to T. Wells over stock in the tobacconist's shop, and over the racehorse Sunrise and a trotting mare. With the money lie got from Wells he went to the Christchurch races.
PROBATE. His Honour granted orders in probate as follows :—
Adam McIntosh, deceased, late of Timaru, farmer
James Jones, deceased, stonemason, Timaru
John Cuthbert, deceased, no occupation, Timaru
Letters of administration were granted as follows --
Re James Stevenson, deceased, contractor, Opihi
Thomas Rainey, deceased, labourer, Winchester
The affidavit of Mrs Wells, in re Thomas Rennett, deceased, late of Timaru, subject to filing in the Supreme Court.

North Otago Times, 13 February 1895, Page 3
TIMARU. February 12.
Great interest was taken in the Harbor Board election. Those returned for Timaru are : Messrs Moss Jonas, G. B. Bullock and W. Evens. For the Levels district : Messrs J. Sullivan and T. Pringle.

Timaru Herald, 11 July 1895, Page 2
On Tuesday evening a social gathering, which was very largely attended, was held in the Primitive Methodist Church Barnard street, when occasion was taken to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs D. Falla and family, who are about leaving for the Old Country. The Rev. J. Sharp presided, and addresses were delivered by Messrs J. Hilton and J. Bootbroyd. Mr G. Paice was to have spoken but had to leave before the meeting concluded. During the evening presentations were made to the children by Mr Hilton, the superintendent, on behalf of the teachers and scholars of the Sabbath school. The proceedings were enlivened with various musical items by the choir under the leadership of Mr R. Mathieson, Miss Tomlinson presiding at the organ. After the usual votes of thanks, which included a special one to the ladies of the church for gratuitously providing the refreshments, and Mr J. Dockrill for his assistance, a very pleasant entertainment wan brought to a close.

Otago Witness, 26 September 1895, Page 18
Henry Lapthorn, who was killed on the railway line at Timaru, the driver of the train (Bracefield) stated that deceased threw himself in front of the engine. Evidence was also given that deceased lived in great poverty and had been despondent about the future of his children. The jury in their verdict said they did not know whether deceased's act was intentional or not, and they exonerated the driver from blame.

Timaru Herald, 11 September 1895, Page 4 PAREORA.
The dancing class held m the schoolroom concluded a very successful session, and the thanks of the young, people are due to Messrs Hutton Ward and Laggan for providing at no small trouble to themselves a healthy and pleasant amusement for the winter evenings. The last item of interest here was the supper and dance at Hairfield Farm last Thursday evening. The farm became the property of Mr John Campbell about nine years ago. Since then Mr Campbell has greatly improved it. The farm standing nestling at the foot of the Zigzag, well sheltered by trees which have been planted by the owner, the substantially built stone house, the granary, stables, woolshed and yards attached, present an appearance that for convenience and comfort cannot be excelled in South Canterbury. The appearance of the whole place suggests at once the idea that the owner believes in doing everything well, and certainly when Mr and Mrs Campbell invited their friends and neighbours to the number of about 70 to a night's enjoyment, they m no way belied that opinion. The granary was nicely decorated and fitted up for dancing, while the loft adjoining was fitted up and decorated for the supper room. The table along its whole length of 40 feet was loaded with everything that could tempt the appetite, and the whole laid with an elegance and taste that spoke volumes for the skill of the worthy hostess. Dancing commenced at 8 p.m., and continued till 11 o'clock, when a move was made for supper.

Timaru Herald, 14 January 1896, Page 4
IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the bankruptcy of David Mitchell Ross.
Notice of motion for admission of proof of debt of James Shears.— Messrs Perry, Perry, and Kinnerney
PROBATE. Mr C. Howard Tripp to apply for probate of the will of John Grant, Temuka ;
Mr Clement to apply for probate of will of Eliza Hill, Waimate

Timaru Herald, 7 April 1896, Page 2
Several Timaru and Pleasant Point singers took part in the concert, including Mr R. Needham, Miss M. Foster, Miss Jones, Miss Halstead, Mr J. Acton, Miss Aggie Irvine, Mr Flockton, and Mr Phil Needham, Miss M. Foster and Miss D. Sutherland playing the accompaniments.

Otago Witness, 23 April 1896, Page 7
In May, last year, some excitement was caused by the discovery that trucks of badly infested grain were being sent by rail from Timaru to Winchester and other places. Mr D. L. Inwood wired from the latter place, asking that the Government would prevent the further distribution, as the dissemination of the pest might prove disastrous. The following extracts from the correspondence on this subject may prove of interest :-— (Extract from letter from D. L. Inwood, Winchester, May 26, 1894.) For a long time past many months certain stores, or at all events one store, in Timaru have been so over-run with weevils that the beach, and to some extent the town, appears to have been infested with the plague, and much wheat has been totally destroyed. What may happen in the town of Timaru is, in a sense, no concern to those outside it ; but if the infected wheat is to be loaded into railway trucks and sent all over the country the result is too serious to need comment. So far, I believe, the country generally is free from the pest, and I have not heard of it yet outside of Timaru. Is the case such that the department could prohibit the trucking of infested wheat? If not, could the Railway Commissioners be moved to issue instructions to their subordinates to refuse to accept trucks of weevilly wheat?

Evening Post, 7 July 1896, Page 6
At a meeting of the creditors of Harry Gardner, farmer and publican, who levanted some time ago, unsecured debts amounting to £1300 were mentioned. The properties under mortgage are expected to yield such a surplus as to provide a substantial dividend. It is estimated that the bankrupt took away about £6000. One creditor said he knew Gardner was going away, but he dare not open his mouth for fear of an action for damages for slander. The bankrupt kept the Saltwater Creek Hotel, and also owned that at Burkes Pass.

Timaru Herald, 22 July 1896, Page 2
Mr S. Coughlan has purchased from Mr Hugh Corbett his farm of 103 acres at Seadown, at £16 per acre. A good stone house and all necessary out-buildings are erected on the property. Previously to the purchase, Mr Coughlan was the lessee of the farm.

Mr Williams, of the Crown Lands Department in Southland, has been appointed Crown Lands Ranger for South Canterbury, vice Mr A. P. O'Callaghan, who now holds the position of Valuer to the Government Advances to Settlers Office. The Ranger's district extends from the Waitaki to the Rakaia, the headquarters being at Timaru. Mr Williams will arrive here about the end of the week, and will commence his duties forthwith.

Yesterday at the Magistrates Court, Waimate, before Messrs Graham, Hardie, and Lundon, J.Ps., Charles Frederick Talbot was charged with stealing sheep at the Hook, the property of Mrs Fitzgerald. After the evidence had been heard the bench dismissed the information. The same prisoner was charged with stealing sheep belonging to Mr Alpheus Hayes, and was committed for trial.

The Land for Settlements Purchase Board have purchased the Albury estate, comprising about 20,000 acres, from the Assets Realisation Board, at a figure which has not yet transpired. That portion of the estate lying between the rivers Opawa and Tengawai is good agricultural land, and the remainder, that is, the higher country, is well suited for small grazing runs. The Eskbank estate is under offer to the Board, but the purchase has not yet been completed.

Mr J. R. Taylor, the stationmaster at the Washdyke, who is shortly leaving for Lyttelton was entertained on Monday night by some of his friends at the Doncaster Hotel. Mr Henry Smallridge, who occupied the chair, addressing the guest, said that Mr Taylor's friends felt sorry on account of his removal. They all had to admit that, during his term of office, Mr Taylor had given entire satisfaction by his business capabilities, obliging manner, and interest taken in the district. They therefore thought that they could not allow him to leave them without some token of their regard. It gave him much pleasure therefore to present Mr Taylor with a gold pencil case and locket, and he hoped that Mr Taylor would accept the same as a token of their esteem. Mr Taylor, who rose amid cheers, replied feelingly to the chairman's remarks, and expressed the hope soon to see some of the faces then before him again m Lyttelton. After the presentation the company sat down to supper, kindly provided by Mrs William Dale. An hour or two were spent afterwards in discoursing good music, and thus ended a very pleasant evening.

At the Magistrates Court, yesterday, before Andrew Sherratt, Esq., J.P., a man charged with being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and cart was fined 5s, and ordered to pay the costs which had been incurred in stabling his horse.

A presentation took place at the Timaru Railway Station on Monday on the occasion of Mr J. A. Moffatt, (of the Locomotive Department) being transferred to Auckland. The present took the form of a beautiful figured silver hot water kettle, suitably inscribed. Mr J. Hall, in making the presentation, eulogised Mr Moffatt's good qualities, and was supported by Messrs Heasman and Truman. Songs were contributed by Messrs Hall, Callan, Finnie, Donaldson and Truman, and "Auld Lang Syne" brought an enjoyable evening to a close.

The only business at the District Court yesterday morning before His Honour Judge Ward, was a motion for letters of administration by Mr Gordon P. Wood (Mr C. T. H. Perry for applicant), in the estate of the late Miss H. P. Wood, and a motion for probate of the will of James Rapsey deceased, Mr C. H. Tripp for the applicant, Mrs Catherine Rapsey. His Honour granted the orders in both cases.

By a fire at Mr R. Sharp's farm, Kakahu, on Saturday last, a stack of 200 bushels of wheat was destroyed. Threshing was just about to be commenced, when the stack was noticed to be on fire, but nothing could be done to stay the flames. The combine near the stack was hauled out of harm's way just in time, and a stack adjoining was saved by means of wet tarpaulins. The loss is about £30, and there was no insurance. The fire was supposed to have started by a spark from the engine.

Evening Post, 12 November 1896, Page 5
Mr. Marcus, stationmaster at Timaru has introduced a new rule, which will on occasion be enforced, allowing no person on the platform except those who have tickets to show that they are travellers.

Wanganui Herald, 21 November 1896, Page 2
Timaru, November 21. C N Macintosh, a young native of Timaru and formerly local manager of the Colonial Bank here, will probably contest Timaru as an Independent Liberal.

North Otago Times, 20 May 1897, Page 3
Timaru. May 19. A farmer named William Ford, was the victim of a collision with a train near the Orari station on Tuesday evening. He was driving a dray across the line when the train from Ashburton ran into the dray, throwing it off the line, and Ford, who was riding in it, was pitched out, and hurt. He sustained several scalp wounds, a broken collar bone, and a leg badly bruised. He was brought by the train to Timaru Hospital, and is doing well.

North Otago Times, 3 April 1897, Page 3 CENTREWOOD SALE.
The seventh annual clearing sale of surplus sheep was held at Mr Alpheus Hayes Centrewood Estate, Waimate, on Wednesday last, Mr E. P. Burbury, on behalf of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, wielding the hammer. About 10,000 sheep and lambs in all were offered, and, considering the dry season experienced, the majority of the lines came forward m very good condition. There was not a largo attendance, nor can it be said that the demand was as keen as might have been expected. This was no doubt due to the fact that just prior to this sale two large clearances of sheep had been made at Arowhenua and Albury, so that the requirements of buyers would be pretty well filled.

Hawera & Normanby Star, 24 April 1897, Page 2
Timaru, April 21.
At the Fairlie races at the finish of the last race a horse ran off the course into the crowd and knocked down several people. It then fell and rolled over its rider, a jockey named Fox. The man was unconscious for hours ; he was badly bruised, and had some ribs broken by the stones he carried in big pockets make weight. Angus McMaster, a settler, received a scalp wound through being struck by the hoof of the horse. He was unconscious for some time, but was able to go home. The others were unhurt.

North Otago Times, 12 June 1897, Page 3
Timaru. June 11.
James Young, late storekeeper at Fairlie, has been committed for trial at the Supreme Court on six informations of breaches of the Bankruptcy Acts — failing to keep proper books, obtaining credit by false pretences, transferring L500 of his assets with intent to defraud his creditors, making illegal preferential payment. The Deputy Assignee was the informant.

Otago Witness, 30 July 1896, Page 62
A farm of 100 acres, with homestead, near Winchester, South Canterbury, was sold this week for £27 per acre.

Wanganui Herald, 18 April 1906, Page 4
A farm of 100 acre, two miles from Winchester, South Canterbury, was put up at auction the other day. The bidding started at £24 10s, and at £30 5s per acre the property was passed in.

The West Australian Tuesday 2 June 1896
Detective Kirby, a well-known police officer, was arrested at Napier on May 19, and charged with having in 1882, at Timaru, threatened to accuse John Herman of a certain crime with a view of extorting money, and causing him to sign two cheques for £400 and £300 respectively. He was remanded to Wellington. Herman only recently returned from America, and a friend to whom he disclosed the alleged offence informed the
Government. Hence the present proceedings.

New Zealand Tablet, 2 April 1897, Page 15
It is with grief that I have to announce that Mr. George Phillips, caretaker of our neat cemetery, is about to leave. At the last meeting of the Cemetery Board Mr. Phillips received a month's notice. I understand several charges were made against him, but from these he came out spotless. It is a pity these fogeys — the cemetery fathers — are not get-at-able, for there would be no delay in causing them to make room for better men. Mr. Phillips is liked particularly for his obliging manner, and persons from other places who have visited the cemetery have pronounced it to be the neatest and best kept in the Colony.

Timaru Herald, 7 May 1897, Page 3
WELLINGTON, May 6. The following changes and promotions m the Post and Telegaph service are now being made. Postmasters — Mr D. St. George, from Waimate to the Bluff ; Mr H. Gourley, from Waitara to Waimate ;

Taranaki Herald, 10 July 1897, Page 2
Timaru, July 9 — A farmer named Thomas McKie, near Fairlie, was found dead last night from a gunshot wound. He was out after hares, and the gun evidently went off when being dragged through a wire fence.

Timaru Herald, 21 August 1897, Page 2
Messrs E. Young and Co. have disposed of their general store business at Winchester to Mr S. J. Hitchins, who solicits a continuance of the patronage bestowed upon his predeessor.
    Mr J. E. S. Jackson, of the Royal Arcade, has just been appointed district agent for the Scottish Metropolitan Life Assurance Company. This company does life, accident and endowment business, and also issues combined, life, and accident policies which are something of a novelty, and should attract business.

Otago Witness, 26 August 1897, Page 21
The man John Whitelaw, who attacked a warder in the Waimate Hospital on Monday, 16th, inflicting on him serious injuries, was taken out of the hospital there only to be removed to the Timaru Hospital. Dr Reid, who ordered the man's removal to the latter institution, informed the Hospital Board that he considered it was scandalous to take the man out of the Waimate Hospital in the state he was, with inflammation of both longs. He needed hot poultices all the time, and they took him from the hospital and put him in a cold lock-up, and then carted him to Timaru. He found him, with his temperature 102, lying on the floor of a cell so cold that his breath went off in thick clouds, and he told the warder that he he would not be responsible for his life if he remained there — he did not think he would have lived till morning. He therefore took the responsibility of sending him to the hospital, and told the nurses to pub him near some of the stronger men, so that they could look alter him if he got up. Though Whitelaw was delirious, Dr Reid said he saw no sign of lunacy about him. If the man had not been sent back to a hospital he would soon, have been sent to the cemetery.

Otago Witness, 27 January 1898, Page 38
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Competition at Temuka. — At the angling competition in connection with the Temuka Anglers' Club, held some time since, rain fell all through the morning, but the afternoon was fairly fine. The competition was confined to the Opihi River, from the Tengawai junction to the mouth, and that part of the Temuka River from the Oxford bridge crossing to the junction with Opihi. In Class I, for artificial fly only, there were seven competitors; and the first prize for the heaviest basket was won by Mr John Blunden, with 26 fish, weighing 24lb l0oz The prize was a fly book, presented by Mr W. H. Tisdale, of Wellington, and the winner is also entitled to have his name and take engraved on the cup presented by Mr R. H. Rhodes. Mr N. G. Nicholas was second with 22 fish, weighing 24lb 4oz. He was awarded a prize presented by Mr W. Cuilman, of Timaru, for the best average basket. A special prize was awarded to Mr E. Richardson, jun., whose take was 19 fish, weighing 14lb 15½oz. The total take in this class was 103 fish, weighing 93  lb 8Ό z. Other competitors were— Mr D. Findlay, 14 fish, 9lb 15 z ; Mr James Findlay, 12 fish, 9lb 7 oz ; Mr E. Cutten, 5 fish, 41b 2oz ; Mr A. Beck, 5 fish, 61b 2-oz. All fish under l0in were excluded. In Class 11, for any legal bait except artificial or natural fly, there was a large entry but poor competition. The hours were, as the previous class, from 8 am. to 11 p m., and all-night fishing was consequently barred. The same water as in fly-fishing had to be used. Only two baskets were weighed in. The first prize, a reel presented by Messrs Priest and Holdgate, was won by Mr R. N. N. Hawkes with 5 fish, 91b 2 oz. This win entitles Mr Hawkes to hold Mr A. E. G. Rhodes's cup for a year. Mr R. Wotton was awarded the second prize, which was presented by Mr J Cooper. In the open class for boys who have taken licenses in the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society district there were four competitors. The first prize, a fly rod, represented by Mr D. Taylor, was won by T. Twigg, jun., with 19 fish, 101b 7oz. Master A. Buttes took 16 fish, 91b 8.oz, and was awarded a prize. Other baskets were those of M. Smith, 13 fish, 6 b 15oz, and J. Scannell, 2 fish, 2lb lloz. Mr P. Coira weighed in the fish and they were judged by Mr P. P White. On Friday a fish dinner was held under the auspices of the club. Mr T. Twomey, of the Wallingford Hotel, was the caterer. Dr J. S. Hayes, president of the club, presided.—Exchange.

A second competition was held at Pleasant Point more recently. It was confined to Pleasant Point license-holders, and the prizes were trophies of the value of £1 l and 7a 6d, given by Mr W. Augland and a resident interested in sport. Owing to the harvest coming somewhat rapidly there were not so many entries as was anticipated, but eight competitors went out and five weighed in. The weather was abominable, a fearful nor'-wester prevailing until about 6 p.m. Nevertheless the records will stand comparison with many others made on competition days, and serve to show that legitimate sport can be obtained in the upper waters. The fish were weighed in at the Railway Hotel, Pleasant Point. Mr D. Meehan weighed the fish, and Mr A. Scott, himself an old angler, acted as referee. The following are the takes:— H. Cook, 45 fish 30½ lb ; A. Stewart, 27 fish 20 Ύlb ; A. Tozer, 15 fish 13½lb ; Mrs Murphy, 12 fish 51b 10oz; J. Rogerson, 7 fish 5 ½lb. Mr Cook received first prize for heaviest basket, and Mr Stewart the second prize for best all-round take.— Timaru Herald.
Timaru Anglers' Competition. — The Timaru Anglers' Society held the second o£ their angling competitions a short while ago, there being two classes — one for fly to (count in the aggregate for Mr R. H. Ferguson's trophy) and the other for the minnow for (prize given by the society). There were a good many competitors, but only five weighed in at the Grosvenor Hotel, the headquarters of the society, at 10 o'clock at night. Anglers reported that the rivers were in fine order, but the weather was greatly against all classes of fishing, the fly more particularly. The basket which came to scale were : Mr C. Balfour's, 17 fish, 12 Ύlb ; Mr Tom Palliser's, 11 fish, 81b l oz; Mr C. Hassell's, 9 fish, 7 ½lb. The whole of the fish, as the weights showed, were on the "small average." though all three exhibitors had a couple of fish each that were good specimens for the fly. Only one minnow fisher had the courage to weigh in — Mr Duncan Robertson, 14- 12 ½lb. Timaru Herald.

The Rangitata — Major Ferguson, a visitor at the Wolseley Hotel, made a splendid haul on Friday in the Rangitata. He succeeded in landing 10 very fine trout, the lot turning the scale at 751b. Two of the largest weighed l0lb each.

The Opihi. — At the "big hole," Opihi, on Thursday evening, capital takes ware made by Mr N.C. Nicholas and Mr W. Radford. The form landed 1 131b, 1 8lb, 1 7 ½lb, and 1 4½lb ; the latter, 1 21b, 1 3½lb, and 1 101b. The fish wore all in splendid order.

Otago Witness, 19 May 1898, Page 25
The Te Ngawai School held its first concert and dance or should one not say dance and concert on the 5th inst., and the result must be very gratifying to the committee. A capital programme was arranged, and was greatly appreciated by a fairly large audience. The chairman, Mr A. C. Thompson, is a few well chosen words made a happy little opening speech. The programmes contained such deservedly popular names as those of Mrs Herbert Smith and Miss Welch, of Fairlie, the latter lady being again most happy in her choice of songs, whereas the former was considerably handicapped in her selections, the lingering effects of a late attack of quinsy making it apparent that her sweetly-cultivated soprano voice should be carefully nursed for a while yet. Mrs Young was also very pleasing, and had to submit to an encore ; while Messrs E. P. White, J. Dawson, G. Geraldson, and Gus. Jones (from Timaru) were mirth-provoking to a trying degree, and had a difficult task to satisfy their appreciative hearers. Mr West's dancing was a treat greatly enjoyed. The committee were ably assisted by Messrs J. R. Thompson and F. Charles in carrying out arrangements, while Mr H. Blisset acted as M.C. satisfactorily and Mr T. Jessip rendered yeoman assistance in supplying the music for the dance. Mrs Thompson for the pleasant manner in which she bore the brunt of all the labours of entertaining so many of the visitors.

The Brisbane Courier Wednesday 22 June 1898 Page 4
Mr. J. M. Twomey, editor of the "Temuka Leader," and formerly a reporter on a Wellington evening paper, have been appointed members of the Legislative Council.

New Zealand Tablet, 24 June 1898, Page 20 Timaru
The appointment of Mr. John Fitzgerald of Arowhenua as Justice of the Peace has given much satisfaction here. Mr. Fitzgerald is widely known and respected throughout the district and should weir his new honour well.
    Mr. J. M. Twomey, editor and proprietor of the Temuka Leader has been called to the Upper House.
    Mr. William Fitzgerald, late student of St. Patrick's College, Wellington, has secured an appointment in the Public Works Department, and left to commence his duties during the week. Mr Fitzgerald and his violin will be greatly missed at future local entertainments, as he has always generously given his services on such occasions.

Timaru Herald, 28 June 1898, Page 2
Mr P. O'Mara, who occupies a small farm at Waipopo native reserve, near the Seadown crossing of the Opihi, lost a useful draught horse on Thursday under peculiar circumatances, identical with the lops of one at the same place two years ago. When bringing in his team to the yard from his upper paddock, one of the horses left the cart track and strayed to the edge of the river, where there is a steep bank. The bank, which had been undermined, gave way, and the horse fell. into a deep pool and was drowned, Mr O'Mara on the last occasion applied to the Levels County Council to have this dangerous spot fenced, but no notice was taken of his application. The spot where the accident occurred is, as far as we know, on the road line, although a divergence of the track was made some years ago when a cutting was made to allow of the ford being reached.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, 6 August 1898, Page 1
Wm. Hunt, a young man residing near Downlands, had his leg broken on Friday afternoon, the 29th. A house was being shifted at Willowbridge by inaction engines. One of the rollers used came from beneath the building and in pushing it in Hunt's foot got underneath the house, which came down, breaking his leg above the ankle. He was taken, to the Hospital, where he is now doing well.

North Otago Times, 22 December 1898, Page 3
Mr R. Capstick of Waimate, who has been a trip to Vancouver with the mails, has returned, delighted with the trip, and much improved in health. While at Vancouver he met in with Mr Moss Jonas, late of Timaru, who has become one of the loading auctioneers of that comparatively now and rising city.

Timaru Herald, 22 December 1898, Page 3
IN BANKRUPTCY ME JOSEPH DOCKRILL.
A meeting of creditors of Joseph Dockrill, baker, Fairlie, was called for yesterday morning at the Deputy Assignee's office but only two were represented, the Timaru Milling Company and J. Ballantyne and Co. Mr Tripp appeared for the bankrupt. Examined by Mr Montgomery, the bankrupt stated that he had been in business in Fairlie as a baker for a little over twelve months. Had previously been in Timaru for six years. Attributed his difficulties to bad trade and heavy expenses, high coat of flour and produce, and long illness of his wife. Could make no offer. The cart belonged to Mrs Dockrill, who had paid for it out of what she saved from 7s a week allowed for household expenses.

Timaru Herald, 26 August 1899, Page 2
Messrs H. Geany [sic: Geaney] and Co., of the Zealandia Butchery, draw special attention to their show of meat. The chief exhibits are the carcases of two steers and four heifers from the herd of Highland cattle on Mr G. H. Rhodes' Claremont estate. The dressed carcases averaged about 600 lbs, and the beef is of the finest quality, lean and fat being of a beautiful colour. In addition to the usual Friday display of mutton, the carcases of the Southdown cross from Mr A. Allan's Glen-iti flocks, and the porkers from Mr VV. Grant's farm, are of very choice quality. The weather is all that could be desired for a meat display, and the Zealandia shop looks exceedingly well.

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