ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1808, 22 July 1913, Page 8

ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES.

KICKED BY A RACEHORSE, LEG BROKEN IN THREE PJAGI-S. A serious accident befell Mi\ Walter Brooke-Taylor, jun an employee of tho Ucstport Coal Company in Palmerston iNorth, at about 4 p.m. on Sunday, when motor-cycling over tho I'aokakariki Kill 011 his return from a visit to his parents 111 Wellington. As he was Hearing tho top of the hill, he overtook a man leading the racehorse Magnet. Just as he was about to pass, tho horso swerved across tile road, and, lashing out, kicked tho young man on the left leg, breaking it in three places. Fortunately for the sufferer a motor-car bound citywards came along just after the accident with Messrs. 1?. M. Brewer and ))e Latour, and two others as passengers. They at onco saw the pitiful plight of the young man, nrid, pulling somo palings off a fence, made an impromptu splint, and brought Mr. BrookeTaylor to his parents' Tesidonco at lioscneatlu Subsequently he was removed to the Wellington Hospital, where ho is doing as well as can lie expcctod.

UAILWAY FIREMAN INJURED. (By Telegraph— Proas Association.) Auckland, July 21. A fireman, William Champion, 23 years of age, was seen lying: unconscious on tho side of the railway lino this evening near Keniuera station by passengers oil the incoming Rotorun express. The matter was reported to the polico at Newmarket, who went out and brought him into the hospital. He is suffering from a fractured skull, and his condition is critical. Ho left Auckland on tho 4.25 p.m. (Tain to Hamilton, and it is surmised that ho fell off tlie engine. The looomotire driver reported at the next station the disappearance of his fireman.' A TRAINER'S DEATH. Hastings, July 21. At an inquiry into the death of Douglas Watt, horse trainer, a verdict was .returned that Watt died as tho result of ;i gunshot wound, self-inflicted, on Saturday uight. The evidence disclosed, that a rocent Court case, in which deceased was fined for assaulting a Chinaman, preyed on his mind.

NEW ARRIVAL COMMITS SUICIDE. PalmCrston North, July 21. Richard Howlin Gidloy, 40 years of age, recently from Devonshire, England, committed suicido at the Family Hotel. He shot himself in the mouth with a revolver. Papers on deceased indicated that ho recently arrived from Home. Ho had realised on 6ome property there, but liad no money when found dead. He, had a wife and two children in England. No cause is assigned for tho deed. ' ■ To-day at tho inquest a verdict of suicido was passed. DEATH OF A PIONEER, Invercargill, July 21. The death ocourred at tho Bluff this afternoon of Walter Henderson, -sen,, aged 91 years. Deceased was an old resident of Southland. Our "Leader" Policy covers Smallpox and Chickenpox, and provides liberal weekly payments during period of sickness. Premiums low, benefits extensive. • Ocean Accident and Guarantco Corporation, Ltd. Agencies in every Now Zealand town.— j Advt.

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A freehold property of G45 acres, situated near Nelson, is announced for immediate sale by Messrs. J. Porter, Harris, and Son, Nelson.

LAND NOTICES. gQQ ACRES, L.1.P., £9 PER ACRE. Deposit .£SOO, Balance 7 years at 5 per cent. Warm district, adjoining railway station, post office, and factory, li miles from school; 270 acres grass, 30 acres bush, 8 paddooke, 100 acres ploughable. Carry 50 oows, and winter 2J sheep to the acre. A very suitable property for sheep and cattlo. Good land for root crops. Excellent fattening country; 4-roomed House, 24-bail oowshed, and outbuildings. J. H. THOMPSON LAND AGENT, STRATFORD. 1 POA ACRES in Kihi Kihi District, Xli/v" 0.R.P., at 10s.; all. been in busli; 1000 acres ploughable, 300 acres ploughed and in grass and turnips; 4 miles fencing; new house 12 rooms, all modern conveniences; Store, Post Office, and Telephone attached. Price only .£5 per acre. One-third cash. The bargain of tho day. THE RATLIFF LAND AGENCY, Feilding. FIRST-CLASS Dairy Farm for ,£lß2— 182 acres all in grass, ring fenoed and subdivided. House and cowshed, 200 yards from oreamery, school store, and post office; renewable lease. Freehold can be obtained at any time. Rent only-,£54 per annum. Goodwill ,£9 per acre. Terms ifil cash; balance 7 years at 5 per cent. LAWSON AND SWAIN, Auctioneers. Te Awamutu. -| nn ACRES, Freehold, all flat, of the J-U/V best quality; will carry GO cows; close to factory and railway station; .£BOO per year can be taken off this property. line patch shelter bush. Good 8-roomed House and orchard; good cowshed, and all necessary outbuildings. PRICE, .£45 p<sr acre; ,£I2OO cash, balanoe can remain 5 vears at M per cent. P. TULLOCft, PAHIATUA. A MODEL DAIRY FARM—99 acres some of the riohest land in the Dominion; dairies 55 oows, 30 aores etumped and ploughed, up-to-date 7-roomed house, large cowshed, pig-sties, stable, barn, and implement shed, 10 chains from school, P. 0., and telephone at house, railway 2 miles. Freehold, .£42. .£7OO cash. Returns from this property JEBGO per annum. E. B. HARE AND CO., Pahiatua. FOR SALE, Nelson District—Property of 1000 acres good sheep and cattle country; 500 acres of Freehold and 500 0.R.P., at 63. per aore; about 40 acres flat and undulating; three miles of I sea frontage; 650 acres of gross, 350 acres ol bush; nouse of S rooms, dairy, woolshed, dip, etc.; all well watered and subdivided into 12 paddocks, wintering 1100 sheep; price, .£3 ss. per aore; stock at valuation. For further particulars apply J. W, Handoock, Anatimo. Nelson. HOTEL NOTICES. JJINTON'S NEW ZEALANDER. HOTEL, STREET, , l ' / , "WELLINGTON. C ■ - ; , J. H. HINTON, Proprietor. ! . WHERE TO STAY IN WELLINGTON. ZEALANDIA PRIVATE : HOTEL, Clyde Quay. (Near Wharf and Te Aro Railway Station.) Kitchen under entire chargo of Mr. Fix. late Chof Royal Oak Hotel, Wellington, for 9 years. Visitors' and Permanents' rates: ss. per day; 255. per week. 'Phono 1656. MRS. FIX,- Proprietress. CALL AT THE yiCTORIA HOTEL, Vl JACKSON ST., PETONE, For Speight's Beer, Wines and Spirits of all Brands. R. I. DANSEY, (Late of Otago), Proprietor. PAEKAKABIir HOTEL. Under New Management. All Trains Stop. Ample time for Refreshments. Nothing but the Best Brands of Liquor Stooked. Customers can be assured of prompt Attention. R. J. PAUL, Proprietor. (Late of Empire Hotel, Hawera.) MR. 15. (TED.) SULLIVAN Desires to notify the travelling Public that from the 13th of MARCH ho has taken over tho Well-known ' COMMERCIAL HOTEL AT PAHIATUA. A Home from Home. E. SULLIVAN, Proprietor. AVERLEY PRIVATE HOTEL, Marion Street (opp. New To Aro Post Offioe), City. Absolutely fire and earthquake-proof. Contains all modern conveniences and comforts. A large promenade roof, overlooking Harbour. . . Tariff; Gs. per day; or from 255. per week. MRS. C. A. TREGONNING, 'Phone 2947. Proprietress. The criterion hotel, New Plymouth. ' 1 This well-known House, having been en\ tirely remodelled, provides splendid ac-' oommodation for the commercial public. Electric Light throughout. Tariff, Bs. Night Porter. • > J. M'KEAN, Proprietor. NATIONAL HOTEL, Lambton Quay., (Under New Management,) MR. H. F. CAMERON, late of mite Hart Hotel, Marton, has taken over the above hotel, and hopes to welcome all old customers. Catering especially supervised by Mrs Cameron. Best of Liquors kept. ■ WELLINGTON. Hotel grand central, 107 CUBA STREET. Wellington's Leading Private Hotel. Ac commodation for 100 guests. First-class Cuisine. Every modern convenience, Ladies' Private Drawing-rooms. Sitting-rooms, etc., Lounges, and eight modern Bathrooms, including electric light and electric firo alarms. Tariff, 6s. day. Permanent Boarders as per arrangement. vSBR PRIVAI'E nOTEL, A Feilding's LEADING House. Ono Minute from Railway Station. Commercial men and • holiday-seekers will find this house up to date in evory particular. Fifty, rooms, excellent table, good attention. Entirely under new management. Tariff 6s. 6d. MRS. M'CONACHIE, Proprietress. TVJTR. RICHARD QUINN (late ProvinIM. cial Hotel, Upper Hutt) has taken over tho Family Hotel, Lower Hutt, and invites all old and new friends to give him a Bharo of their patronago. Superior accommodation. Special Terms to Permanent Boarders. All liquors guaranteed true to name and label. Speight's Beer drawn from tho wood. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. T&fI"RS. TREGONNING, of tho "Waverley ItjL Private Hotel." wishes to notify the public that she has taken over the Columbia Briflate Hotel, Cuba Street. Complete renovation and refurnishing lias taken place. Both Hotels will lte under tho direct management o£ Mrs. Tregonning, and are to bo run in conjunction with each other ; _ VOTNG'S PRIVATE HOTEL, 2GOa 1. Lnnibton Quay (Hannah's Buildings). Wellington, the most central, commodious and up-to-date Private .Hotel in tho Dominion; bedroom accommodation for 100; tariff, 18s. to 20s. per week; absolutely firo and vermin proof; Bath, Smoke. I and Sitting Rooms on eveiT floor; casual I meals from fid., or 20 meal tickets for l is.; one minuto from wharf, G.P.O. and railway. ACCOUNT BOOKS, Specially Ruled Forms, otc.—lf you want tho Best in Sewn Account Books or in tho Loose Leaf System (Douglas Patent), or if you require any Spocial Forms. Ruled and Printed, ring up 'Phono 1933, or call on or writo to HUGH DOUGLAS, Bookbinder and Paper Ruler, 90, 92, 94 Wakefield Street, ana set wmpleto satisfaction.

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