PERSONS DROWNED IN NEW ZEALAND RIVERS (RETURN OF), FROM 1st JULY, 1885, TO 30th JUNE, 1887.

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1888 Session I, H-27

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1888. NEW ZEALAND.

PERSONS DROWNED IN NEW ZEALAND RIVERS (RETURN OF), FROM 1st JULY, 1885, TO 30th JUNE, 1887.

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated 86th July, 1882. Ordered, " That there be laid on the table of this House a return showing the number of persons who have been <lrowned in New Zealand rivers since the 30th June, 1881, together with a summary of previous returns ; also that a similar return be laid on the table annually, and be printed."—(Mr. Pskb.)

Ebtubn of Pbksons deowked iv New Zealand '. 1885. July 5. Exley, M., Avondale Creek, County of Eden. 7. Brown, R., Mangatoetoe Creek, County of Cook. 14. Dolan, P., Rakaia River, County of Ashburton. Aug. 1. Quirke, M., Matakitaki River, County of Inangahua. 8. Cox, J., Oncfcca Creek, County of Waikato. Sept. 8. Reavy, A., Murray Creek, County of Inangahua. 8. Waters, W. J., Rangitikei River, County of Rangitikei. „ 20. Desmond, D., Wairoa River, County of Wairoa. 28. McAllister, R., Nelson Creek, County of Grey. Nov. 8. Humphries, H., Ngaruroro River, County of Hawko's Bay. 23. Ash, W., Waiau River, County of Amuri. „ 27. Cochran, J., Oparia Creek, County of Thames. Dec. 5. Borria, T., Wilherforce River, County of Selwyn. 12. Bassindale, T., Ruamahanga River, County of Wairarapa. 20. Skeltou, M. E., Waikato River, County of Waikato. 1880. Jan. IC. Kidd, H., Makariwa River, County of Southland. 17. Richardson, A., Oreti River, County of Southland. 21. Fleet, A. 8., Hutt River, County of Hutt. 31. Turnbull, J., jun., Waikato River, County of Waikato. Feb. 1. McDougall, J., Grey River, County of Grey. 5. Evans, W., Grey River, County of Grey. '„ 7. Keann, C, Stoney Crock, County of Waimate. '„ 14. Thomas, E., Wanganui River, County of Wanganui. 18. Fish, P. G., Wanganui River, County of Wanganui. Mar. 'J. Williamson, J., Aparima River, County of Wallace. 13. Tobin, Mary, Arrow River, County of Lake. 28. Bernard, W., Totara River, County of Westland. April 5. Thormahlen, T., To Awaite River, County of Wairarapa. 9. May, F. M. J., Greek at Little Akaloa, County of Akaroa. 18. Calvey, J., Waipara River, County of Cook. 23. Rowley, T., Rees River, County of Lake. May 2. Westoby, 6., Tukituki River, County of Waipawa. 10. Sheath, M. E., Otaki River, County of Manawatu.

Eivbes, from Ist July, 1885, to 30th June, 3887. 1880. June 1. Colo, Richard, Ruatnalmnga River, County of Wairarapa. Juno 12. Fong Wee, Ahaura River, County of Grey. July 31. Kearns, J., Otaki River, County of Manawatu. Aug. 3. Porter, W., Jackson's River, County of Westland. 18. Annan, J., Waikouaiti River, County of Waikouaiti. Sept. 1. Taylor, M., Orangapuke Creek, County of Grey. „ 16. Ropata Rangataua, Hamamatua Creek, County of Cook. „ 19. Man. unknown, Waihou Rivet, County of Thames. „ 25. Russell, J., Taieri River, County of Taicri. Oct. 7. Finlayson, J., Taruheru River, County of Cook. 27. Woodman, W., Kiwitea Stream, County of Oroua. 27. O'Brien, Ann, Orari River, County of Geraldiuc. „ 27. Gordon, G., Aparima River, County of Wallace. Nov. 18. Nygvist, A., Wairoa River, County of Hobson. „ 19. Whale, E. A. A., Buller River, County of lnangahua. „ 2(i. Turner, J. P., Waimakariri River, County of Ashley. „ 27. Sinclair, W., Taieri River, County of Taieri. 30. Adamson, T. L. 1!., Waihopai River, County of Southland. Dec. 17. Masefield, A. J., Pakaraka Creek, County of Waitemata. „ 17. Masefield, M. 51., Pakaraka Creek, County of Waitemata. „ 17. Walker, H., Buller River, County of Buller. 1887. Jan. 8. Haynes, F., Manawatu River, County of Manawatu. 11. Organ, W. H., Omaka River, County of Marlborough. „ 10. Carson, J., Waiareka River, County of Waitaki. „ 10. McAllister, A., Manawatu River, County of Oroua. „ 24. Pavitt, T. L., Heatheoto River, County of Selwyn. Feb. 2. Wilson, C, Maitai River, County of Waimea. „ 3. Wilson, H., Little Grey River, County of Grey. „ 7. Walker, W., Aorere River, County of Collingwood. 17. McDonnell, R., Uretara River, County of Tauranga.

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Return of Persons drowned — continued.

C. J. A. Haseldkn, Department of Justice, Under-Seoretary. Wellington, Bth June, 1888. [Approximate Cost of l'<n>cr. —Preparation, nil; printing i 1,275 copies), £1 :is.!

Authority : Geokce Didsbuey, Government Printer, Wellington.—lSBB.

1887. FcL\ L9. Flanagan, W., Opahekc Greek, County of Martukau . „ 19. Fletcher, P., Waikato River, County of Waikato. „ 21. Man unknown, Mataura River, County of Southland. „ 2.5. Fleet, Harry, Manawatu River, County of Manawatu. 28. Fellowes, A., Ruataniwha River, County of Collingwood. Mar. 4. Prior, Edmund, Avon River, County of Selwyn. „ 11. Steming, W., Avon River, County of Selwyn. 11. Norton, H. G., Creek at View Hill, County of Ashley. „ 21. Allen, W. E., Tairua River, County of Coromandel. 22. Simpson, J., Waikato River, County of Waikato. „ 23. Lewis, Thomas, Avon River, County of Selwyn. „ 23, Rodgers, J. T., Avon River, County of Sclwyn. April 20. Carn, R., Grey River, County of Grey. May 1, Connor, J. J., Temuka River, County of Waimate. 2. Ring, T., Manawatu River, County of Manawatu.

May 19. McDonald, J., Avon River, County of Selwyn. June 9, Dalziell, A., Awatere River, County of Marlborough. Total from 1st July, 1.885, to 30th June, 1887 .. 80' Previous returns — D.-4G, 1870, from 1840 to 1870 .. .. 1,115 H.-37, 1875, from 30th June, 1870, to 30th June, 1875 .. .. .. .. 375 H.-42, 1877, from 1st July, 1875, to 30th June, 1877 .. .." .. .. 179 H.-41, 1881, from list July, 1877, to 30th June, 1881 .. .. .. .. 240 H.-3G, 1882, from 1st July, 1881, to 30th June, 1882 .. .." .. .. 79 H.-29, 1883, from 1st July, 1882, to 30th June, 1883 .. .. .. .. 70 H.-22, 1884, from 1st July, 1S83, to 30th June, 1884 .. .. .. .. 53 H.-39, 1885, from 1st July, 1881, to 30th June, 18S5 .. .. .. .. 45 Total .. .. .. 2.23G