“EXPRESS” TELEGRAMS.

Marlborough Express, Volume VI, Issue 294, 27 May 1871, Page 7

“EXPRESS” TELEGRAMS.

Per Greville's Telegram Company.

Wanganui, May 20.

A destructive fire took place at one o’clock to-day at Taupo Quay. The premises of Eevell, baker; Owen, draper ; Keon, barrister, were burned. Most of Owen’s and all of Keon’s goods and papers were saved. The heavy rains falling at the time saved the adjoining premises.

Greyhouth, May 20,

A man, name unknown, was drowned yesterday whilst crossing the Ahaura river.

A miner from South Beach, named Daniel Anright, fell off the Greymouth wharf and was drowned. His body has not yet been recovered. George Bakei, miner, of Topsy Gully, Greymouth district, has been smothered in his claim. He was dug out in three hours, and was found with his head covered with drainage water. Verdict —“Accidental death.”

Dunedin, May 22

The General Government has intimated that they do not intend to prefer the indictment against Mr Barton, at the approaching Supreme Court sittings, on account of Mr Muston’s declining to give evidence. They' intend asking the Home authorities to extend to the Governor the power to pardon in such cases, if necessary.

Wellington, May 22.

The bodies of the two men drowned from H.M.S. Virago have been recovered. Taylor was buried yesterday with military honors. • Smith will be buried to-morrow. Both bodies were much mutilated, head and limbs were wanting. * July, 1867. ~~ ~