Gbahamstoavn, Nov. 15. • The house of John Bartletfc was destroyed by fire. 'TiMAiir, Nov. 15. Mr R. Turnbull was elected to-day for fieadown in the Provincial Council. Mr John Ollivier was proposod and seconded for the purpose of getting a speech frpm him. Dunedin, Nov. 15. ■ Mr Brogden. intends to employ 200 Chinese on the Clutha lino. A Mining Conference opens at Tuapeka, oa; December 2. Tho Government promise *&> •send Mr Haughton if required. The Superintendent requested Mr Bradshaw ito resign, but he refuses unless requested fco.do by Mr Reid. Matters are in statu. qtto> Gallagher was sentenced to fifteen, years' ;penal servitude, and to be flogged Jn gnol for insubordination. Flour ha 3 advanced to £11 for best brands ; second-rate qualities, £13. Wheat i 3 also -entirely out of the market. Good sorts arc •quoted at 5s 6d ; oats are firm at 2s ld to 28 3d. No barley offering.
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