DEATH OF JUDGE BROAD.

Otago Witness, Issue 2008, 18 August 1892, Page 32

DEATH OF JUDGE BROAD.

Nelson, August 16. His, Honor Judge Broad died suddenly this evening. He had just sat down to dinner when he was seized with an apoplectic fit. Dr Mackie was instantly called in, but the judge died a few minutes after the doctor's arrival, death being accelerated' by weakness of the heart. Lowther Broad was a warden on the Otago, goldfields, and subsequently served in the same capacity at the Thames. About 20 years ago he was appointed resident magistrate and warden at Nelson, and later on was appointed District Court Judge. In 1873, in connection with the Nelson Exhibition, of which ho was vicepresident, he was awarded the first prize for his tale of goldfields life. He "was also the author of several law books, including two editions of "Digest of Cases in District Courts," and two editions of "The Resident Magistrates' Court Guide," "Justices' Handy Book," "The fcaw o f Innkeepers," besides

' The Jubilee History of Nelson." He was about editing a fourth edition of "Judge Johnston's New Zealand Justice of the Peace." His sudden death has thrown a gloom over the' town, for Mr Broad was esteemed greatly. He leaves a widow and nine children