DOMINION TELEGRAMS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 37, 7 October 1912, Page 5

DOMINION TELEGRAMS.

DROWNED AT LYTTELTON. (Per Press Association.) Christohurch, October 6. Shortly alter 5 o’clock this evening two small boys who were on No. 4 wharf at Lyttelton noticed what appeared to ho a body floating in the water. They called two men, who went down and found it to be the body of a man. They sent for the police, and the body was taken to the morgue. It was in a state of advanced decomposition, and was unrecognisable. In the coat pockets was found a membership book of the' Federated Seamen’s Union of Australasia, with the name James Murdoch, and the date of enrolment January 1, 1912. There was also a copy of the Liverpool Weekly Mercury. It is stated that a man named James Murdoch, who deserted from the steamer Kent some months ago, lias been raising for some time. THE BETTING LAWS. Wellington, October 6. J. Stellin, who was arrested in a hotel on,a warrant charging him with betting on licensed nremisos; was remanded till Wednesday. CHRISTCHURCH FIRE BRIGADE. Christchurch, October 6. Some trouble has arisen} it is roi ported, in local fire brigade circles, : which is said to be duo. to the ad- ■; ministration of the present superinEjtendent, who is alleged ib have witlijdrawn privileges granted Ito members !of the,’ brigade bv Ox-Superintendent :. , About eighteen men are af- :•(], and they have decided to apcii the Fire Board with a request •chat the present superintendent be removed. If this is not done, the men are reported to be prepared to go on strike.