TELEGRAPHIC.
(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Westport, October 27.
A man named Sykes died to-day in the Hospital. He accidentally injured his foot on a locomotive a week ago, and erysipelas set in. Deceased was formerly a contractor in Nelson and elsewhere. Auckland, October 27.
Mrs Burns, who was injured last week at the Mount Eden railway station, died last night. The City Council have resolved to bring into operation the rating clauses of the Rating Act, 1882, and Amendments. These deal especially with the recovery of rates, making the occupier of premises primarily responsible, and after him the owner or mortgagee. Railing satisfaction of its claim the Council has the power to sell or lease the property upon which the rates are due. The Council will at once enforce the clauses in the collection of rates.
Christchurch, October 27.
Thomas Farrell, a fireman on the Arawa, died in Lyttelton casual ward this morning from injuries caused by accidentally falling down the hold before leaving Wellington. New Plymouth, October 27.
In the Supreme Court the case of Langley, charged with arson at Hawea 'which was commenced yesterday, was resumed this morning, a large number of witnesses being examined.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 8520, 29 October 1888, Page 6
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