THE BRUNNER CLAIMS.
AN IMPORTANT DECISION. WEI.LIXGTOX, .Tilly 27. In the actions against the GreymouTk-Poinfc Elizabeth Com patsy arising out of che Brunner disaster, the Chic? Jnstice rnled that the participation of plaintiffs in the fund eubiscribed by the public for their relief cannot be pleaded by the company in reduction of damages. Ths decision overrules that of Mr Justice Denuistou in the last trial at, Hokitika.
A Wanganul man holds a unique Police Court; record. He was convicted ot drunkenness the other day for the 120fch time.
A daring buVglary hao been committed at Stratford. The pjst office was entered and every letter stolen, including those which had been sorted into private boxes. A drawer was broken open, and nearly £5 in cash and stamps stolen. The thief was apparently disturbed while opening another drawer, and decamped, leaving a brace and bib on the counter. He took siwaj a postman's bag. No attempt wan made to open the strong room, in whioh th» registered letters and other valuables were kept.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2266, 5 August 1897, Page 7
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171THE BRUNNER CLAIMS. Otago Witness, Issue 2266, 5 August 1897, Page 7
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