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[PEE GBEVHiLE'S TEL. CO., JBEUIEH'S AGENTS.J Greymouth, Saturday. A man, name unknown, was drowned yesterday whilst crossing the Ahaura river. A miner from South beach, named Daniel Enright, fell off the Greymouth wharf and was drowned. His body has not yet been recovered. George Baker, miner, of Topsy Gully, Greymouth, district, has been smothered in his claim. He was dug out in three hours, and was found with his head covered with drainage water. Verdict: " Accidental death." Wanganui, May 20. A destructive fire took place at one o'clock today at Taupo Quay. The premises of Revell, baker ; Owen, draper ; and Keon, barrister, were burned. Most of Owen's and all of Keon's goods and papers were saved. .Tbe heavy ! rains falling at the time saved the ad« 'joining premises.
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Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3205, 22 May 1871, Page 2
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Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3205, 22 May 1871, Page 2
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