Inquests.

Canterbury Police Gazette, Volume V, Issue 22, 15 November 1867, Page 140

Inquests.

An Inquest was held at JVaimate on the 28th ult., before M. Studholme and G- B. Parker, Esq., J.P.’s. on the body of Catherine Dixon, matron, aged, 24 years, who was found drowned in a well. Verdict — Pound drowned in a well.

An Inquest was held at Leithfield on the Ist instant before C. Dudley, Esq., Coroner, on the body of “ Ned Thompson,” a half-caste, aged about 30 years, who died suddenly. Verdict—Died by the visitation of God.

An Inquest was held at Arowhenua on the 2nd instant before H. Belfield, Esq., Coroner, on the body of John Mcßae, labourer, aged 29 years, who was found drowned in “Tommy’s Creek,” Arowhenua Bush. Verdict—Epund drowned.

An Inquest was held at Hokitika on the 6th and 7th instant, before S. Beswick, Esq., Coroner, on the body of James McAuley Packer, aged 30 years, who died from injuries to the spine, caused by a tree falling on him. Verdict —Accidental death.

An Inquest was held at Rangiora on the 11th instant before C. Dudley, Esq., Coroner, on the origin of a fire at Fernside, through which a quantity of wheat was destroyed. Verdict—Wilfully caused, but no evidence to show how or by whom.

An Inquest was held at Christchurch on the 11th instant, before J. W. S. Coward, Esq., on the origin oi a fire in Durham-street, Christchurch, by which a iour-roomed wooden building, the property of Samuel Hays, was destroyed. Verdict—The house was destroyed by fire, but how or by what means the fire originated there is no evidence to show.

An Inquest was held at Christchurch on the 13th instant before J. W. S. Coward, Esq., Coroner, on

the origin of a fire that occurred at Christchurch College, by which a two-storied wooden building was destroyed. Verdict —How or by what means the fire originated there is no evidence to show.

An Inquest was held at Kaiapoi on the 14th instant, before C. Dudley, Esq., Coroner, on the body of James Lorimer, aged 3| years who was accidentally drowned. Verdict accordingly.