NEW ZEALAND NEWS

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1561, 3 October 1912, Page 8

NEW ZEALAND NEWS

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BURNT TO DEATH. ' Auckland, OctoW 2 The constable at Otorohaura lias telegraphed to headquarters at Auckland that at about noon yesterday an old-age pensioner, named John Warren White, a man who lived with the Maoris, was burnt to death in a raupo whare at Otewa.' Particulars are not yet avail, able. DEFENCE ACT CASES. Auckland, October 2. A number of defence prosecutions' were heard before Mr. Cut ten to-day. A Jojjal point was raised by Mr. Singer, who &p----prared in defence of Moss do Jougli. Mr. Singer contended that, as his client had not taken the oath of allegiance and. had not acquiesced in any way on the terms of the Act, he could not be posted direct to the territorial forces, but must be first posted to n general'training section. As no such training section existed accuEcd w,as not liable for non-attendance at parades or Court. The magistrate upheld counsel's contention, and the information was dismissed. Samuel M'Creadie, who had also not taken the oath, was similarly treated. FALL OF A SPLIT RIMU. Taihape, October 2;' Evidence at the inquest on Cornelius C'oad, sometimes called Reardon, and Albert Allen, who wore killed at Hihitahi yesterday, showed that a falling' rinm lodged in tho fork of another rimu, which split down while the felled tree was being pulled down by a, hauler. The halves of tho split tree, falling different way*, struck Allen and Coad and. pinned thorn to the ground by a limb, both being killed instantly, Allen leaves a widow and ono child. Coad's relatives reside in Sydney.

A verdict of accidental death was returned, no blame being attachable to anyone. The bush, foreman stated that tho practice of hauling away trees stuck up was usual; he had never known a tree to split before. /- COLERIDGE STRIKE. Christchurch,.October 2. Although no precise''information is available, it is stated here that tho strike at Lake Coleridge bus collapsed; and tho strikers arc returning to work. THE SUMNF.R LANDSLIDE. Christchurch, October 2. The signs of the serious landslide on the Summer Road are being rapidly cleared away, and to-day all vehicular trauio was able to pass without hindrance. Workmen are engaged in blusiiug tho larger of the great blocks of stone which came off from tho cliff face, and drays have been carrying away a good deal of metal for future use. The trams are running as usual, and the water supply is being kept up by means of the Clifton reservoir. Bepairs to the damaged main cannot be effected until the debris is cleared away. FIRE, Invorcarnill, October 2. A house at Makarewa, owned and occupied by Mr. Fred Wilson,' was completely destroyed'by lire, with, practically'all its contents. . THE ANGLING SEASON. Dunedih,. October 2. The angling season . opened y.qsterd'o.v, under favourable circumstances.. ■ More anglers are whipping' tho streams this year than formerly, and good results aro reported. There is a marked, increase in tho number of licenses issued, thero having been given out 167 adults licenses, 29 boys', and. U ladies'. Y.M.U.A. CAMPAIGN. Auckland, October 2. With two days to go, tho sum of .CG3GO has been collected during the Y.M.C.A. campaign, leaving £2biO yet to be obtained,to reach ,£9500. Y.W.C.A, BUILDING FUND; . Christchurch, October 2. The Y.W.C.A. building fund campaign toial for to-day was .£313 Is., making (ho grand, total £1155 9s. 3d. BRIEF~MENTION. Invcrcargill, October 2. Tho final section of the InvcrcaTgill electric tramways under tho present scheme was officially opened yesterday by the Mayor (Mr. Seandrett), who stated that the System had , cost .£90,000.