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, <t> [PEE GBEVIXLE'S TEfc. CO., REUTEtt'S AGENTS.] Napieb, April 22nd. An inquest was held this morning into the cause of the late fire at Major Green's house. Verdict — That it originated by sparks from an adjoining chimney. An inquest will be held this afternoon on the body of Peter Gordon, drowned whilst in a state of delirium trcmens on Sunday, atPohui. The body was brought forty miles over rough country to town for an inquest. The new Provincial Council opens at three o'clock. The Council have elected Colenso Speaker, and Omiond Superintendent. It has adjourned for a fortnight. Tauaxaki, April 20th. Keeling, an agent, has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment for converting £0,00 worth of debentures to his own use. Chilman, Collector of Customs, has leave of absence. He goes to England by first steamer to arrange matters res] , pecting the formation of an Iron Sand Company. Timarit, Sunday. Yesterday morning, trooper Kennedy, while searching for the remains of the men supposed to have fallen overboard while quarrelling and fighting, from Ottawa's boat, off Tim am on the 14th instant, picked up part of a back bone and thigh, and a leg bone with foot und boot attached, two miles north of Timaru. The boat was identified as belonging to the seaman Webb. The bones were perfectly flesliless. The search was con tinucd to-day, but nothing more was found. Dunkdin, April 22nd. Anothor fatal case of scarlatina is reported at Switzcr's. John Johnson, proprietor of the Waikara Saw Mills was drowned whilst raffing limber. Mr Shepherd, schoolmaster atTcviot, | died suddenly of apoplexy. Flour firm at £12 ; wheat scarce at 4s 6d to 4s 9d ; oats 2s 3d to 2s Od and I well supplied. The Judge declined to hear argument re mandamus to compel Strode to hear Barton's information against Lemon, because the latter refused to consent to its bearing during vacation, but expressed an opinion that tbe information dis-
closed an indictable offence. Macassey intimated his intention of applying for a new information made returnable at Wellington, which will get over the difficulty.
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Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3181, 24 April 1871, Page 2
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