Wellington News.
Wellington, March 27,
Particulars of the disablement of the Ruafaine show that she broke * her thrust shaft and pnt into Dacca on the African coast, where she was repaired. On leaving it was found that the main shaft, which was broken partly through, had given-way entirely, and she had to make- for Sietra-Leone. A new shaft was forwarded by the Tongariro, and transferred on February 16, the Ruahine's engineers being able to fit it themselves. The Tongaiiro brought on 17 passengers, 10 of whom came to New Zealand.
There were 389 deaths from cancer in the colony in 1896; males, 205, females 184. Returns for the last four years show the percentage of mortality from this cause to Be nearly doubled, while in/ England the increase is wot fifty per cent. This is believed to be largely due to the improved diagnosis and more care in ascertaining the exact cause of death. Cancer caused six per cer.t «f the total deaths during the year. The lad, Charles Clements, aged 14, who was injured by being thrown from a polo pony at Mirama on the 11th inst. died from the injuries sustained No inquest will be held.
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Thames Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 8622, 29 March 1897, Page 4
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