NEW ZEALAND NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1569, 12 October 1912, Page 6

NEW ZEALAND NEWS.

(3t TeleeraDh.—Press Association.) ~0 KILLED AT THE CROSSING, Dufiedfn, October 11. A fatality occurred at tho Rattray, Street railway crossing at. 5.30 p.m. bjj which 5. single man, named John l-'raser, was ki'M instantly. As the train from Central Otago was Hearing the crossing deceased was seen approaching tho rails from the direction of tho lrliarf. Tho hell was ringing and tho crossing-keeper hod his skull hating been, fractured. Deceased for a moment, and then stepped in front of tho engine, which struck him with such force as to throw him nearly SO feet away. When picked up ho was dead, his skull having Von fractured. Deceased, who was 30 years of ago aud a native of Scotland, was a wharf labourer, and re< sided by himself. A letter, dated 1903, and written from Oliako, signed "T?olv ert J. Fraser" (presumably his was found at his cottage. PAHIATUA & "PEACE." Pahiatua, October 11. Tho Pahiatua Borough Council, wheal the Peaco Society's circular oarao forwards last night, passed the following resolution' unanimously"That no action bo taken in tho matter, Pahiatua not being na anti-military town, aud as far as can be seen being in sympathy with tho defence scheme." TYPHOID & FLAXMILLS. Palmerston North, October 11. Tho following letter has boon sent to the Prime Minister by Mr. E. L. .Broad, President of tho Flaximllers' Association:, —"Referring to newspaper reports and tho recent discussion in the House in regard to accommodation of flaxinill workers and ' the recent cases of typhoid, the AssociaM tion respectfully requests you to instruct tho Government Health Officer to make an immediate inspection of tho floxmilla in the Munawatu district to draw up a special report. If desired tho association will appoint a member or members to conduct tho doctor throughout tho district, and assist him in every way pos* 1 sible." UNCONSCIOUS AFTER BOXING. Gisborne, October 11. . At the Pastimes Club rooms last eveif ing, a young man named Harry O'Connor, who had indulged in a sparring bout during the evening, became suddenly giddy, l eventually becoming unconscious. Hf was removed to the hospitul, suffering! from slight concussion. SMALL BOAT AND SNAG. Gisborne, October 11. " In connection with tho recent mishap to the steamer Squall, which struck soma submerged object when leaving Tolago Bay and arrived at Gisborne iu a leaking condition, tho Collector of Customs held a preliminary inquiry, and has been advised that the Department is taking no further steps in tho matter. This it understood to mean that no blame is at' lachable to anyone. AXE & SCENIC RESERVE. Hokitika, October 11. , At the Magistrate's Court, Mr. Hewitlv S.M., inflicted a fine of ,£lO on tho West-i land Sawmilling Co. for cutting milling' timljer on scenic reserves near Lake Ma»'. hinapua. DEATH OF A CHILD, Auckland, October 11. Circumstances surrounding the death oj a child, Henry George Philp, which. tooW place on Thursday morning while tha child was under the influence of an! anaesthetic, and while an operation for removal of tonsils and adenoids was being, performed, wero inquired into by tha coronor to-dny. The jury returned a verdict of death by misadventure. FIRE BOARDS' CONFERENCE. Christcliurch, October 11. The Christcliurch Fire.Board to-night, approved of' February 25 as tile date for. the Fire Boards'. Conference, to be held in Christcliurch. FIRE. Gisborne, October 11. A four-roomed house in Riverside Road,

owned and occupied by Mr. W. Rowland, was completely destroyed by firo this afternoon. The building was insured for. .£250 in the South .British Office. The ,

furniture was uninsured. PROLONGED "QUAKE," Tauranga, October 11. There was a prolonged earthquake about 5.30 this morning, from cast trf west; also yesterday morning about six, , but not so pronounced. Walhi, October' 11. I A short sharp shock of earthquake was! felt hero at 5.30 this morning. BRIEF MENTION. Mastcrton, October 11. . At the Court this moraine, James M'Kae! was fined .£5 and .£2O on charges o£; breaches of the Licensing Act.