LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.
The p.s. Luna, Captain Fairchild, arrived in the Manukau tlrs morning, from Hokitika and Wellington, with his Excellency the Governor. We have received later papers, from which we take the following :— NAPIER. April 22.—An inquest was held this morning into the cause of the lato fire at Major Green's house. Verdict: That it origirated by sparks from an adjoining chimney.— Aninquest will bo held this afternoon on the body of Peter Gordon, drowned whilst in a state of delirium tremens on Sunday, at Pohui. The body was brought forty miles over rough country to town for an inquest.—The new Provincial Council opens at three o'cock. The Council have elected Colenso Speaker, and Oruiond Superintendent. It has adjourned for a fortnight.
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Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 404, 27 April 1871, Page 2
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123LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS. Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 404, 27 April 1871, Page 2
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