DOMINION NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 2, 12 December 1911, Page 5

DOMINION NEWS.

A CHEERFUL OUTLOOK

tPer Press Asaocation

Wellington, December 11. The Rev. Bates issues the following weather summary and forecast: — Westerly winds, strong to gale in parts, with showery and changeable weather. The barometer has been below normal, and very unsteady everywhere. Present indications are 1 for warm and humid conditions in the north, and the changeable weather in the south. Increasing haze and cloudiness will probably precede a rainfall. Strong westerly winds will probably prevail, with a falling barometer everywhere. ■ NED KELLY REDIVIVUS. , Wbangarei, December 11. A charge of being a dangerous lunatic preferred against Henry Gibson lloey was withdrawn on the accused consenting to a prohibition order being issued, against him. Hoey, who went Homo with the futile intention of swimming the Channel, created a sensation last evening by marching through the town, wearing as a helmet an oil drum, inscribed “Ned Kefly,” surmounted by a bullock’s bead. " He proceeded to the town wharf, where _he disrobed and gave a natatory exhibition. He was promptly arrested when ho returned to land.

MORE IMMIGRANTS

Auckland, December 11

The steamer Morayshire, which arrived from Liverpool this morning, brought 170 immigrants for various New Zealand ports, and a large cargo, including some fine pedigree cantie in first-class condition.

DEATH FROM BURNS

Auckland,

December 'll

An inquest into the death of the little boy Edmund Martin, who was severely burned at the house of his aunt on Thursday night, was held today. The evidence showed that Victor Baker had acted with conspicuous courage in rescuing the child. from a burning building. The coroner will bring his action under the notice of the Humane Society. A verdict of death from exhaustion following burns was returned by the jury, which added a rider to the effect that in view of the evidence as to the tardy arrival of the Mt. Eden Fire Brigade, further investigation should take place. A copy of Hie rider will be sent to the Borough Council for consideration.