SOUTHERN NEWS.
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) MISCELLANEOUS. TIMARU, this day. John Rainsley Jones, verger in St. Mary's Church, for many years, and captain of the local Fire Brigade for some years, died suddenly this morning. He was engaged in his duties in the church when attacked by a fit. He rallied, but died while walking home. NAPIER, this day. A movement is on foot to form a company to erect an up-to-date Opera House. An option over a very desirable property in the centre of the town has been obtained. The Hawke's Bay Rifle Association has decided to enter a team for the Empire Cup Competition. WAIROA (H. 8.), this day. Rua has abandoned the idea of going to Wellington, and has returned to Uriwera. DUNEDIN, this day. Mr. G. M. Thomson, formerly science master in the High School, now consulting analytical chemist, contests Dunedin North seat in the Opposition interests. HASTINGS, this day. A prisoner, arrested lie-re in connection with the church robbery at Masterton, is a boy under 14 years of age. He has been remanded to Masterton.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 103, 30 April 1908, Page 6
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