AUCKLAND ITEMS.
[BY TELKUU.VT'H.] This day. Mr William Parkinson, for many years connected with the Loan and Mercantile Co.. but for some months past engaged in the office of the Waihi G. M. Co.. committed suicide yesterday at his residence, Curran-st., by cutfa'nghis throat with a table-knife. lie dad been suffering from insomnia and melancholia lately. Professor Tubbs, who is at present in Australia, has resigned his ohair of classics in the University. The Governor will proceed no further than Lake Waikaronioana on his present trip, From thoro he returns to Gisborne and will reach Eotorua via Auc' land. Extensive bush fires are raging down south. Near Maitinbofbugh a strip of country I,') miles long by' from 1 to (/ broad has been completely cleared. Dozens of wild pigs were roasted and many deer perished.
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Hot Lakes Chronicle, Volume 4, Issue 168, 19 February 1896, Page 2
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134AUCKLAND ITEMS. Hot Lakes Chronicle, Volume 4, Issue 168, 19 February 1896, Page 2
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