STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
HAMILTON, Sept. 26. Severe storms with thunder and gales weie experienced over .the Waikato last evening. At Tte Aroha the son of Mr. G. McGlashan, who was on a verandah when a flash of lightning occurred, received a severe shock. He reeled but was supported by his father. A large lump was found on the side of his head. His eyesight is also affected.
DISSENSION IN ROSKILL.
PETITION TO PREMIER
AUCKLAND, Sept. 26
A largely-signed petition i s going to the Hon. J. G. Coates to-night for a referendum to select the official Reform candidate for^Roskill. Many electors are objecting to Hon. Vernon Reed’s choice of Miss Melville.
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Thames Star, Volume LXII, Issue 17436, 26 September 1928, Page 4
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