HBH 1890 May 15 GATE'S Farm Ashburton The Christchurch Press records an average yield of 60 bushels of wheat per acre on 100 acres of Mr GATE'S farm, near Ashburton, and of 122 bushels of oats per acre on 35 acres of the same farm. The wheat was Tuscan and the oats Canadian. One paddock of wheat threshed 85 bushels to the acre.

HBH 1890 May 28th Football Napier Football members for the match at recreation ground against Te AUTE A A KENNEDY; BRYCE; WARBRICK; DOWNEY; KNIGHT; GIBBONS; BUNTING; WHYTE; WHITE, WILSON, HUGHES, G FLEMING, LINDSAY, ROBINSON; PEACOCK; Emergencies: - STANTON; GAY; C CUNNINGHAM; O'CONNELL; and W GOODALL.

HBH 1890 May 29th and 31st Shipping Port of Napier 1890 Thursday 29th May Arrival May 28 AUSTRALIA s.s. from Wellington Miss MILLER Messrs: CALDWELL; COLE, W.; ZOELER 1890 30th May No passengers listed 1890 Saturday 31st May Arrival May 30 JUBILEE s.s from Sydney via Northern ports Misses: COMPTON; O'HALLERON Mrs WATERHOUSE Messrs: BRIDGE; CRISP; FRASER, F.; GUTHRIE; M'NAUGHT; PITTMAN Departure May 29 AUSTRALIA s.s. for Northern ports Messrs: CAMPBELL, Dr.;JENKINS; LOUGDILL; STOPFORD; STAIRMAID; SYMONS; May 30 JUBILEE s.s. for Southern ports Messrs: O'HARA; SCOTT

HBH 1890 May 29 GISBORNE Wednesday-Page Two The Maori RAWHIRA, who escaped from gaol, was smartly captured by Constable HANSEN A man named Owen Mc GRATH was thrown from his horse today and sustained concussion of the brain and he is not expected to live. While a man named SWANN was killing a calf the knife slipped and he cut himself in the thigh. He nearly bled to death. He is now recovering.

HBH 1890 May 29 Local News A recent issue of the Sheffield Daily Telegraph contains a long account of a dinner to bid farewell to Mr E Garth THORNTON, assistant editor of that journal, on his retirement from that position to act as a LONDON correspondent for the paper. Sir William LENG presided and there was a large attendance. During the evening souvenirs and gifts were presented to the guest of the evening. Mr E Garth THORNTON is a brother of Mr S G THORNTON of CLIVE. Mr A HERON has obtained the requisite number of signatures to the form of application for a charter to open the Rechabite Tent in NAPIER. Walter Clayton BROWNE, who was recently sent to gaol in default of failing to pay towards the support of his wife whom he had deserted recently in order to elope with another woman, will be released from prison on Saturday morning on the application of his wife. He has expressed contrition and promised to behave himself, so his wife has forgiven him and arrangements are in progress for the couple to leave the colony Judgment in the MANGAEHANA subdivision was delivered yesterday by his honor Judge O'BRIEN, the awards being as follows:- 31,022 acres to Renata KAWEPO and party, and 15,372 to Mrs DONNELLY and party. A notice of appeal was given on behalf of Mrs DONNELLY. A woman named Ellen BEATTIE, well known at the Court got on the warpath yesterday in the Chaucer Road, and had to be locked up. When she was arrested she was brandishing a hammer and threatening destruction to all and sundry.

HBH 1890 May 30 Court BEATTIE At the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday-before Mr J W NEAL J.P., Ellen BEATTIE fined 10s and costs for drunkenness Same defendant fined 10s and costs for threatening behavior and was ordered to find sureties-herself in £10, and another of a like amount, to keep the peace for a month Alfred WARD-for drunkenness was cautioned and dismissed John ATKINS-charged with drunkenness-a second offence within a recent period-fined £1 and costs Joseph HEATON, for a third offence was fined 10s and costs.

Can anyone help Chrissie-Does anyone remembers this incident-Elaine From: "Chrissie" <chrissie.ross@xtra.co.nz> To: "'Elaine Mattsen'" <mattsen@paradise.net.nz> Hi Elaine I missed reading your email earlier and only just read it today! I'd love you to put it over the list - not its not too personal. It'd be wonderful to track anything down related to this. Chrissie Ross Dear Elaine Have you come across anything in the Dannevirke/Hawkes Bay papers around 1925-1930 that refers to "The Ross Case"? - apparently my Grandfather, Hector Ross refused to pay a dental bill for his daughter Rona, and the dentist sued him. I believe it was in the Dannevirke area but not sure. It made the papers much to the embarrassment of Rona, my aunt (who is 91). Chrissie Ross

HBH 1890 May 28 Local Page Two A picture by Mrs NICHOLLS of the Spit as seen by night from the bridge It is questionable whether the artist has not missed some lights which one would expect to result from a full moon getting well up from the horizon, but the watery expanse and the direct shimmer of the moonbeams are powerfully worked in. A man who gave the name of Edward KNOWEL, and who is supposed to be a small farmer living near Kaikera, was found late last night in the tool-house in Mr H S TIFFEN's garden. He could give no account of himself, although he appeared sober, and did not know how he got into the garden. He was locked up. When searched at the police station he had several pounds in his possession, and also a number of cigars. Ormondville Correspondent writes as follows under yesterday's date: - Ormondville and Makotuku were in a state of mild excitement yesterday, the reason being a football match between the newly-formed local football club and a team from Waipukurau. A very good game was played and resulted in a win for the local team of 4 points to nil. According to our telegraphic columns the "Great Liberal Party" has failed to induce Mr FISHER, of "MOSS v FISHER" notoriety, to come to NAPIER.

HBH 1890 May 22 MAYBRICK POISONING The MAYBRICK poisoning case furnishes another big query in connection with the Heredity problem, as it is stated in American journals that Mrs MAYBRICK's grandmother, a Mrs Polly BARTLETT, was hanged in America in the year 1800 for the murder of her husband. .

HBH 1890 May 27 Town Racing Town and Suburban Racing Club's Winter Meeting To be held at Taradale Judge-G HESLOP Starter-W HESLOP Clerk of the Scales-J TURLEY Clerk of the Course-W HOWARD Handicapper-L BINNIE Clerk of the Totalisator-T WARRINGTON President-W HESLOP Vice-President-W BROUGHTON Hon Treasurer-G RYMER Stewards-Messrs T JEFFARES, J M RYAN, W STOCK, T LAWTON, G RYMER, John JEFFARES, E HOGAN, L BINNIE, W HARPHAM. Secretary-W B HILL

HBH 1890 May 28 LARSEN Lauritz Yesterday morning Lauritz LARSEN was found lying dead on the road between NORSEWOOD and TAKAPAU. The discovery was made by Mr C FREDRICKSEN when on the way to work. (Deceased had evidently been dead for some hours) He was a Norwegian, and well known at Norsewood where he had lived for some years. He leaves a wife and seven children. Deceased visited Takapau the preceding day, and it is supposed that he met his death by lying thrown from horse while riding homewards. An inquest will be held this morning.

HBH May 28 Local news AS civil case in which the Bus Company was interested was heard at the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday before Messrs E LYNDON and A C LANG. Plaintiff was Mr P F COLLEDGE, for whom Mr Mc LEAN appeared. Defendants represented by Mr LASCELLES..more Mr V A HARRIS, well known in NAPIER as the originator of the Skating rink in the Gaiety Theatre, has opened the vast building in the West End of LONDON known as the OLYMPIA, and lately vacated by BARNUM'S big show. The hall is now known as "The Olympian Club Elite Roller Skating Rink." Mr A SIMMONS, also well known in NAPIER, was one of the attractions with his high stilt skating. About 250 persons are employed in the rink, 50 of whom give assistance to learners. Mr HARRIS has taken a long lease of the building, and, according to the latest knews, is rapidly coining money by his spirited venture. Our Takapau correspondent writes as follows under yesterday's date: - The local rifle club utilized the holiday in firing the annual match for the prize medal. The conditions were Wimbleton targets, and scoring, 200 yards, 300 yards, and 400 yard ranges. The winner turned up in Mr R. ANGUS Another match was also fired and the first prize, a lamp presented by Messrs H WILLIAMS and Sons, was won by Mr M Mc KAY, the second prize, a clock presented by Mr F CONROY and a net of studs presented by Messrs CORSKIE and BRITTEN, being won by Mr F WHITE. Maoris very rarely figure in the Court in connection with charges of violent conduct, but one ROTU, who was brought up in custody yesterday morning before Messrs LYNDON and LANG J.P's, appears not built that way. He went to the Taradale races and got drunk. Then, as is not uncommon with intoxicated persons, he wanted to fight somebody. A couple of constables took a mean and sordid view of RUTU'S gallant endeavor to work up a scrimmage. He was fined and costs, the alternative being seven days' hard labor.

HBH 1890 May 27 Lord RANFURLY Among the passengers by the S.S. MARAROA which arrived at the Bluff on Sunday from Melbourne, was the Earl of RANFURLY, who is on a visit to the Colonies. His Lordship, who sits in the House of Lords as Baron RANFURLY, is Uchter John Mark KNOX, younger son of the third Earl by the eldest daughter of the late James REMMINGTON, of Broomhead Hall YORKSHIRE. He was born in 1856, and was married in 1880 to Constance Elizabeth, only child of Lieutenant-Colonel James Alfred CAULFIELD, of Drumeairae, County Tyrone. He succeeded his brother in 1875. His estate is put down to 10,153 acres, and his rent roll £11,237. His lordship appears to have had no government pay as yet for himself, but a swam of KNOXES are in every branch of State employ, 60 relatives and connections having over 90 appointments and drawn more than £900,000. One great uncle held the sinecure Weight Mastership of Butter, from which and the pension for its abolition he got over £60,000. The present Lord RANFURLY had twelve of his tenants' reduced by 25% by the Land Court

HBH 1890 May 27 Local news Napier half holiday Assn met last evening at Mrs LANG's with Mr J CRERAR, jun, in the chair. Mr C SAUNDERS elected treasurer Vote of thanks to Mrs Lang for the room kindly placed at the committee's disposal terminated the meeting Mr William HUGHES, business Manager for Messrs WILLIAMSON, GARNER, and MUSGROVE arrived in town last night by train to make arrangements for the coming Opera at the Theatre Royal

HBH 1890 May 26th Shipping Port of Napier 1890 Monday 26th May Arrivals May 24 ROTOMAHANA s.s. from Melbourne via Southern ports Mesdames: FITTS; HAY and 3 children and servant; LYON and child; WIGRAN; WATT Messrs:[NOTE these names maybe Misses] BRITON; FRASER; FRITH; HEWITT; HUTCHISON (2); PARKINSON; Messrs: BUNTING; GRAVES; HAY; LYON; NICOL; WILSON 6 steerage May 25 AUSTRALIA s.s. from Northern ports Mrs PLEDGER Mr HART May 25 WAIHORA s.s. from Sydney via Northern ports Misses: CARTER; NELSON (2) Mesdames: FOX; KEMPTHORNE; MARGOLIOUTH and infant; REED; Messrs: COOPER; DHYSNAR; FOX; FULTON; GIBBS; GUNNION; KEMPTHORNE; KIRKCALDY; KNIGHT; MITCHELL; MORRISON; 14 steerage Departures May 24 ROTOMAHANA s.s. for Sydney via Northern ports Misses: EDWARDS; WILKINS Mesdames: CAMPBELL; RATCLIFFE Messrs: BOUSFIELD; CARROLL; EDWARDS. Judge; GILLIES, G.G.;LEVINSCHER;LONG; MALAVREY; NAYLOR; O'REILY; PORTER, Colonel; VAUTIER; WILLIAMS, R.P.; WALKER, W.R.; WILSON; May 25 WAIHORA s.s. for Melbourne via Northern ports Misses: FRUDE; WARD; WILSON Mesdames: HALLENSTEIN; MOORE Messrs: CAMPBELL; DUNK; EAGLE; PROVIS; STORER; TIFFEN;

HBH 1890 May 27 Court At the Resident Magistrate's Court Before Dr CARO- J.P Michael DUNN-drunkenness and was discharged with a caution John KELLY, well-known at the Court was fined £1 and costs for drunkenness, the alternative being 48 hours hard labor-Defendant went to gaol Frederick LYNASS-not long being out of gaol, sentenced to three months' hard labor for vagrancy

HBH 1890 May 27 General and Local news Supreme Court Sittings commenced today. True bills were found in all cases except that of a girl stealing a ring from a photographer's shop. Mary BUTLER was convicted of arson and Alexander TURNER of perjury. James Henry ROBERTS pleaded guilty to four charges of false pretences. Sentence deferred in all cases. Local Bankruptcy notice Meeting of creditors at Court house:- Re-John FERGUSON, Henry FLETCHER.

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----- Original Message ----- From: Lynette Thurs 26 May 1892 Danevirke Police Court Lauritz FRIIS, charged with assaulting Peter HEMMINGSEN Albert HENSON, a lad of about 17 years is missing in bush near Kopua ..... more Ormondville RM Court Benjamin SKELTON on remand charged with the arson of the Crown Hotel, Norsewood Names mentioned: Sgt MANNING, Palmerston North Sir William WASTENEYS J.F. HANSEN . Owner & licensee john ENGLEBRETSEN, Traveller for Te Aro House, resided in Wellington Edward Elen PRIOR - Dispenser, Danevirke J. THOMAS, Storekeeper. Norsewood Committed for trial Sat 28 May 1892 Road Board Report Tues 31 May 1892 Danevirke Police Court Mary FREEMAN - drunk & obscene language

----- Original Message ----- From: Lynette Thurs 19 May 1892 Danevirke Police Court A prohibition order was granted against V. RASMUSSEN J. CROSSLAND was charged with damaging a cottage, the property of Mary BRIGHOUSE Death YOUNGHUSBAND : At 2.30 pm this afternoon, Cyril Tunbridge, youngest son of Frank and Ada YOUNGHUSBAND, aged 1 year, 8 months. **Story about the boy on Page 3. Died of broncitis Sat 21 May 1892 Mr V. RASMUSSEN has gone to Wellington to seek legal advice with a view to having the prohbition order issued on Thursday, set aside Tues 24 May 1892 No paper issued