PERSONS DROWNED IN NEW ZEALAND RIVERS (RETURN OF, FROM 1st JULY, 1877, TO 30th JUNE, 1881). [In Continuation of H.-42, 1877.]

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1881 Session I, H-41

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1881. NEW ZEALAND.

PERSONS DROWNED IN NEW ZEALAND RIVERS (RETURN OF, FROM 1st JULY, 1877, TO 30th JUNE, 1881). [In Continuation of H.-42, 1877.]

Heturn to an Order of the Mouse of RepTzsentatives, dated I'blU August, 1881. "That there be laid on the table a return showing the number of persons who have been drowned iv New Zealand rirere since the last return of casualties was laid before the House, together with a summary of previous returnß."— (Mr. Pjfi'-)

List of Persons Drowned in New Zealand Rivers, from 1st July, 1877, to 30th June, 1881.

An asterisk (*) denotes lenoles late of finding the body. 1877. July 36. King, X)., Mangnehn, Taranaki. • „ 18. Kollo, J , Selwyn, Canterbury. „ 19. Newbegin, K., VVaimra. „ 20. MfPadilen, Bnller. „ 29. Mackav. J., llikutaia, Thames. Aug. 4. Man unknown, Waikalo. „ 10. Man unknown, Mikomii, Weetland. „ 11. Jackson, T., Saltwater Creek, Cunterbury. ,, 11. Shepherd, C, Saltwater Creek, Canterbury. „ 12. Man unknown, Hull. ,, 17 Cross, W., Tamaki, Auckland. „ 31. Bentley, G., Waikato. Sept. 5. Belton, K. J., ereek at Kllinchy, Canterbury. „ 6. Dillon, M. 0., cnek at Hampden, Hawke's Bay. „ 10. Harper, Anne, creek at Oamaru. „ 16. Hardiman, S., Hokianga. ' „ 16. MulqueciH-y, A., Kapanga Creek, Auckland. „ 29. Dβ Tourettt", 11., lnangahua. Oct. 1. Fairwcalher, M., creek at Silveritream, Canterbury. „ 2. Marshall, A., Mntnkituki, Otago. „ 2. Greaves, G.. Ilokilika. „ 3. liund, J., Manawutu. „ 7 Wagner, C, Teieniakau. ' „ 13. Man unknown, Avon, Canterbury. „ 27 Kiiiaht, J F., Orongo Creek, Auckland. *Not. 3. McTafiue, M., creek near Aehburton. „ 4. Bell, '!'., 13u!1,t. „ 4. O'Hullomn, M., Okuku, Canterbury. „ 5. Fergusson, If., Aeliburton. „ 5. Walker, ,f.. Ituatnahanga, Wellington. „ 8. Lavender, J., Li mi-is, Otngo. „ 15. Eglar, F. U., cnek near Temuka, Canterbury. • „ 16. Tait, E. P., Wnikaio. ,, 16. Hewitt, A., Wanganui. „ 24. Darrooli, W., Tuinekuri, ITawke'e Bay. „ 30. Whitworth, 11 E., Wanganui. Dec. 5. Croon, A. K., creek at Opotiki. „ 5. Clark, L., Wangnnui. „ 16. Aubert, .1 C, MnnaWatu. „ 16. Ha«tie, M. J , Waioeka, Bnwke's Bay. „ 16. Haetie, R., Waioeka, Hitwke'e Bay. „ 16. Carey, J', Saltwater Creek, Canterbury. „ 20. MoHulchieon, R. M., Opawa, Marlborough. „ 26. Lee, M., Waimakariri, Canterbury. „ 27. Davie-i, E., i-treaui at K;teo, Auckland. „ 29. Carson, L. A., Tokomairiro, Otago. 1878. Jan. 5. Harvey, S , Waikato. „ 11. Hansen, J , Taliaeuui Stream, Hawke'e Bay. • „ SO. Friel, C, Wuiliola Cretk, Otago. 1678. Feb. 1. Rouse, C, Hutt, Wellington. „ 1. O'Brien, M., Molyneux, Otago. „ 7 Keane, J., Knipara, Auckland. „ 9. Wycliffe, Wairau, Marl borough. * „ 10. Teitehen, A., Wairau, Marlborougb. ,, 18. Granger, II., Hnkianga, Auckland. *Mar. 10. Cameron, A., Turakina, Wellinglon. „ 17. CassMy F., Waimakariri, Canterbury. „ 24. Wallace, J ., Avon, Canterbury. * „ 24. Kiddick, A., Thames. April 4. Lerame, A., Waikato. ,, 22. Dny, J , Siyx, Canterbury. „ 22. Welsh, C..*L,ittle Grey, Nelson. •May ]6. Booking, Kllen, Avon, Canterbury. „ 30. Piouse, W., Olaki, Wellington. *June 4. Souter, J., Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. ,, 7 Jaekeon, J-, Manawatu, Wellington. * „ 14. Gordon, J., Avon, Canterbury. „ 17 Man unknown, Patea. „ 19. Stephenson, II., Upper Kaikorai, Otago. July 12. Andrew, W ('., Heathcote, Canterbury. „ 1C. Tortoeni, G., «/«as Nichols, G., Mohikinui,Nelson „ 20. Fnil, .1., stream at Rangitopuni, Auckland. „ 24. HawkJBga, W., Ruamalianga, Wellington. „ 24. McGoverin, ,T., Huamahauga, Wellington. „ 28. Vernazoni, S., Hokitjka. „ 29. Cunniuuliam, G., Waitaki. Aug. 12. Cowan, .7., i lutha. „ 15. Man unknown, Mataura, Otago. ,, 17 1 onze, A., Wairoa, Auckland. ,, 31. McKay, J., Turakina, Wellington. *3ept. 1. Man unknown; Buller. „ 20. Weaver, W Wairau, Marlborough. „ 23. Spurdle, W., Wailara, Taranaki. „ 2t. Akerston, F Moutere, Nelson. „ 27 Morris J E.. creek near Grey town, Wellington. „ 29. < roft, A, Arahura, Westland. Oct. 1. Mitchell, J Waitaki. „ 7 Paetmi, 11., Wahi, Auckland. * „ 23. OKaiie. S., Waikouaiti, Otago. „ 29. LUtrr, C. J., Arrow, Otago. Nov. 2. C.rliett, J., Buller. „ C. Lock Ah Soon, Moonlight Creek, Westland. „ 21 Mutton, J., Waiau. * „ 2n'. Burnes, J., Tauherinikau, Wellington* Dec. 2. Bonner, A,, Wanganui. „ 5. Shepherd, A. C, Tauranga Creek, Auckland. „ 12. 'J'uMis, T.| Mangahouhou, Hawke's Bay. „ 19. BobiviBon, A. J,, stream at Wakapuaka, Nelson. „ 22. Ilemies-y, J., Opotiki, Auckland. „ 23. llendtr.on, E., Holt's Creek, Canterbury.

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List of Persons Drowned in New Zealand Rivers— continued.

Department of Justice, Wellington, Ctu September, 1881.

By Authority : Gjsoege Didsbuet, Gororninect Printer, Wellington,—lBSl.

XOIO. Dec. 28. Smith, W Tua Marina, Marlborough.. „ 29. Turner, J., Buller. „ 30. Sanderson, A., Waikato. * „ 30. Williams, W., Rangitata, Canterbury. 1879. Jan. 15. Littleebild, J., Waitemata, Auckland. „ 18. Hunt, S. J., creek at Corornandel, Auckland. „ 18. Skae, G-., Rakaia, Canterbury. „ 22. Wicks, L., OluthB. „ 26. Froggett, J., Kawakawa. Auckland. „ 31. Lakin, F., creek at Wakefield, Nelson. Feb. 1. King, J., Rangitata, Canterbury. „ 7 Smith, T., Aliaura, Nelson. •Mar. 16. Walsh, J., Wangarmi. „ 24. Sorrel, A., Kawakawa, Auckland. * ,, 27 Greenavvay, J., Wakarmi, Canterbury. ,, 29. Corey, J., Wairoa, Auckland. „ 30. Pitt, W., Arahnrn, Westland. „ 30. McAuley, R. A., Waikato. April 1. Martin, W., Washdyke Creek, Canterbury. * „ 25. Boult, E., Waipawa, Hawke's Bay. May 12. Wheeler, J A,, Tulaekuri, Hawke's Bay. „ 15. Goodwin, J., Avon, Canterbury. * „ 28. Sanders, J., Aparima, Otago. „ 28. Powell, J., Whakapai, Auckland. „ 31. McCornish, I'., VVanganui. * „ 31. Lawson, J., Oreli, Ol:igo. June 2. Slilin, J., Mulaikuna, Wellington. „ 6. Vaughan, W F, Mangaknliia, Auckland. „ 11. Parker, B. M., creek at Tolago Bay, Auckland. „ 28. Robertson, R., Taueru, Wellington. *July 18. Stanton, T., Wairoa, Auckland. Aug. 24. Moase, W., Waihoii, Auckland. Sept. 7 G-oodin, A. R., stream at Waikaheke, Wellington. * ii 11. Man unknown, Kavvarau, Otago. ,, ; 7.6. Moore, T., Avvaroa Creek, Auckland. „ 24. Collier, V A., creek near Gernldine, Canterbury. •Oct. 6. Forrest, T. K., creek near Uavelock, Marlborough. „ 10. Brown, J., alias Everett, C, Cltitlia. „ 17 Brown, K. II., creek at Oliokn, Canterbury. „ 20. Gower, E. J., creek at, Stokes Valley, Wellington. „ 27 Edelston, i\f. E creek at Moutere, HVhjon. •Nov. 3. Hills, A..M., creek i\t Awliitu, Auckland. Dec. 2. Mackersey, A., Tukituki, Hawke's Bay. „ 6. Covelley, F., creek near Waiuku, Auckland. „ 7 Everitt, J., Wauganui. „ 13. Murray, B., Miikarau, Auckland. „ 15. Boyle, 1\, Tukituki, Hawke's Bay. „ 18. Watkins, L., Maiiai, Nelson. „ 21. Thorn, ('. T., Waikito. „ 27. Dodds, J., Taueru, Wellington. 1880. Jan. 6. Lash, n. D., Rangibawa Stream, Wellington. * „ 11. Thomson, T., Rangitata, Canterbury. „ 15. Eastman, N , Arahura, Wostland. „ 15. Robinson, P., Wanganui. „ 17 Hurrop, S. J., Waiornea, Auckland. „ 17 Fairley, A., Waioniea, Auckland. „ 20. Telfar, D., Wailara. „ 26. Baylis*, A. E., Mangapiko, Auckland. Feb. 4. Dymond, P., Huotover, Otago. „ 8. Evans, J A. P., Wainiakiiriri, Canterbury. „ 8. Singleton J., Waikalo. „ 8. HatclfiV, W., Waikari, Canterbury. ,, 9. Kurukuru, I'atea. „ 10. Marshall, W., Aorere, Nelson. * „ 23. Green, E., Innngaliua, Nelson. „ 29. Adams, T., Patea. Mar. 2. Norcross, A., VVanganui. * i| 7. Man unknown, Molyneux, Otago. „ 19. Coleman, G., Owake, Otago. „ 19. Brown, J , Paten. „ 20. Woods, R., Terenvikau, Westland. „ 20. Mclntoah, H. A., Hutt, Wellington. „ 30. Juckes, C. P., Waikato. April 11. Gurr, E., Kaikokopu Creek, Wellington. •May 7. Gourlav, W., Matuura, Olago. „ 15. Powell, R., German Creek, Otago. J.OOV. May 25. Jackson, F., Waikato. „ 27 Kruse, J., Waimea, Nelson. Juno 6. Watson, M. B., Avon, Canterbury. ,, 7 Morris, E. A., Opihi, Canterbury. ,, 8. Hughes, R., Manawatu. *July 13. Barr, J., Waikato. „ 18. Man unknown, Slippery Creek, Auckland. *Aug. 8. O'Sullivan, T., stream at Blenheim. „ 9. Barker, G\, Wai pa, Auckland. ,, 11. Man unknown, Stanion River, Nelson. „ 13. Fielder, J., Wairoa, Auckland. „ 13. Wilson, T., Wairoa, Auckland. „ 13. Allwright, W H., Wairoa, Auckland. „ 21. Izon, W H., Broken River, Canterbury. „ 24. Lee, W., Wilberforce, Canterbury. Sept. 1. Armstrong, J., Akiteo, Wairarapa. „ 1. Armstrong, A., Akiteo, Wairarapa. „ 5. Simpson, W., Wanganui. „ 5. Spencer, S., Hokitika'. „ 8. Mclntyre, T. D., Anatoki, Nelson. „ 8. Allen, T., Molyneux. „ 18. Carr, J., Hokitika. Oct. 9. Kelly, Kate, Ahaura, Nelson. „ 12. Ross, A., Mikonui, Westland. Not. 1. Manu o Tonore, stream at Otaki, Wellington. „ 1. Robertson, J C, Wanganui. „ 7 Kingsworth, G., Waiaiiau, Nelson. „ 13. Hurley, J., Wakanui, Canterbury. „ 15. McLean, A., Waipaoa, Auckland. „ 24. Raddon, L. R., Opiln, Canterbury. ■ '■ „ 26. Man unknown, Teremakan, Westland. Dec. 6. Patrick, W., Kakahu, Canterbury. „ 8. Mcllroy, R., Grey. „ 13. Waddell, A., Mackley Creek, Nelson. „ 13. Jenkins, S., Mackley Creek, Nelson. ,, 20. Anderson, J., Avon, Canterbury. „ 28. McPasland, C, Grey. ,, 28. Farrie, A. Wanganui. 1881. Jan. 8. White, J., aWasMoloney, M. ( Henderson's Creek, Auckland. „ 13. Howard, W., Aratapn, Auckland. „ 13. Voeltz, T\, Mangafliiero, Wellington. „ 16. Linden, T., Hikurangi, Auckland. „ 21. Chum Ah Chung, Black Ball Creek, Westland.- ,, 25. Coulan, Barry, Manuherikia, Otago. Feb. 5. Neppeat, F C. T., Kaihu Creek, Auckland. „ 6. Norman, C, Kanieri, Westland. * „ 10. Shearer, R , Wanganui. „ 13. Moore, E. J., Avon, Canterbury. * „ 15. Man unknown, Mangaone, Hawke's Bay. Mar. 11. Bayden, T\, creek near Maslerton, Wellington. „ 23. Grey, T., Otameti, Otago. „ 29. Annear, W II., Wairau, Marlborough. April 5. Russel, J., Molyneux, Otago. „ 9. McDonald, C. E., Waikato. „ 13. Templeton, C, Waimakariri, Canterbury. * „ 15. Smith, J H., Aorere, Nelson. ,, 18. Harris, J., creek near Cronadown, Nelson. May 11. Allen, A , creek near Masterton, Wellington. „ 14. Man unknown, Abbott's Creek, Wellington. „ 31. Cochranc, A., Wanganui. June 5. Robinson, W., Mangamuka, Auckland. * ,, 6. McLaren, J., Kawakawa, Auckland. „ 6. Garnant, i)., Wairoa, Auckland. „ 29. Denneth, S., Temuka, Canterbury. Total ... ... ... ... 240 Previous Returns — D.-46, 1870, from 1840 to 1870 ... ... 1,115 H.-37, 1875, from 30th June, 1870, to 30lh June, 1875 ... ... ... 375 H.-42, 1877, from 1st July, 1875, to 30th June, 1877 ... 179 Total ... ... ... ... 1,909