INTERPROVINCIAL.

Otago Witness, Volume 26, Issue 1705, 26 July 1884, Page 20

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, July 23. Mr Barton Ireland, a member of the firm of Ireland Bros., tanners, was seized with a fit of coughing at 1 o'clock this morning, broke a bloodvessel, and died an hour later. It is stated that Dr Philson, coroner, intends to hold a post-mortem examination of the body to ascertain the cause of death. It is believed that death was caused by over-excitement and overexertion in respect of the elections.

Wangandi, July 23. When the poll was declared last night the hustings broko down. Mr Ballance was just about to speak, when all on the hustings were precipitated a distance of 10ft. The only person hurt was a boy, who had his arm broken.

Wellington, July 23. One of the rowdies who assaulted the police at the Te Aro election last night was fined £5. Several other cases were adjourned. A man named Gardner, residing at Kaitoke, had a narrow escape from being killed yesterday evening after registering his vote. He imbibed rather freely, and proceeded along the railway-line. After going a short distance be sat down on the rails and went asleep. On

the evening train approaching the onßinedriver noticed some object in front, and slackened speed. The cowcatcher caught the man and inflicted a nasty scalp wound. Gardner is now recovering.

Christchorch, July 23. Two New South Wales breeders of stock have promised to act as judges at the next Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association's show .