NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (By Telegraph—Frees Association.)

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1810, 25 July 1913, Page 6

NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (By Telegraph—Frees Association.)

RAILWAY FIREMAN'S DEATH. THROWN OUT OF DRIVING CAB. Auckland, July 21. ' An inquiry was held to-day into tho circumstances surrounding tho death of AVilliam Champion before Mr. F. V. Frazer, S.M., and a jury of six. Champion, who was a railway fireman, fell oft the Auckland-Hamilton ■ train on the afternoon of Julv 21.

Archibald Mond.s, driver /if tho train on which the accident occurred, said that tho last which he saw of deceased belore the accident was just after leaving Bemuera. Just before the bridgo was reached witness noticed deceased nick up a chisel from his own side of tliu eab. itness saw no more of deceased, and liiissed htm about 200 yards past tho bridge. The only suggestion that ho could offer as to the cause of the accident was that deceawd must have overbalanced and _ fallen off tho engine when going to his ov.*n side of the cab from the tool-box. A verdict was returned that death was duo to fracture of the skull and shock sustained by deceased accidentally falling off the train and striking his head against the peg of a semaphore wire, and that no blame was attachable to auyone.

AHUATURANGA BALLOT. Woodville, July 25. Tlio ballot for twelve sections at A'huaturanga resulted;— Section 1, 138 acres (15 preference applicants), 0. fj. Watson, Manganjutu; section 2, 147 acres (15 preference applicants), A. 51. Mackay, Elsthorps; section 3, 15G acres (17 preference applicants), 11. S. Nilsson, Woodville; section 4, 90 acres (20 preference applicants), Mrs. Margaret 301<ler, Masterton; section 5, 108 acres (3 preference applicants), J. Bassett, Carterton; section li, 11 acres (2-1 preference applicants), 13. Pilkinglon, Mangatainoka; section 7, 37 acres (23 preference applicants), \Y. L. Dooley, I'almerston North; section 8, J8 acres (23 preference Applicants), James Murphy, Woodville; section 9, 4G acres (19 preference applicants), 11. Coston, Mangatainolca; section JO, 52 acres (13 preference applicants), Mrs. 11. E. Snttou, Okato, Taranaki; section 11, 52 acres (14 applicants), . Mrs. Mary Zinsli, Haivera; section 12, 5G acres' fl9 preference applicants), Dan Dodds, Rowan, Taranaki; Mrs. Mary Dorset, of Masterton, was drawn for sections 8, 9, and 10, but was not present. UNDERGROUND THUNDER. Gisborne, July 24. The curious rumblings reported at Wairoa and Hastings yesterday were also heard in this district. Mr. Home, Government Roads Engineer,' states that the sounds were most distinct in the Hangaroa Valley, similar to what one would expect from heavy falls of earth. They were not prolonged enough for thunder. The Maoris reported that tlio founds wero much louder on the hill tops.

The Wellington Professional Orchestra, tinder the condiictorship of Mr. Christian Hellemann, will commence their second series of Sunday evening concerts at His Majesty's Theatre on Sunday, July 27. The concerts will commence at 8.20. A silver coin collection will be taken up at the doors. \ Who tucked me in my tiny bed, And kissed a fond good-night? Who patted me upon the head, And made my heart feel light? Who mended well my nasty cough, That I might life endure? My Aunt, of course. What did she buy? Why, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. —Advt. Tlib following Defence officers were passengers by the Patcena. from Nelson and Picton last evening;—Lieut. Logan, CVipt. Avery, and Sergt.-Major Weston. Dr. Walker and tlio Rev. Wright were also passengers by tho same vessel.

Tackle that fresh cold in the head by inhaling freely "NAZOL." Also take a few drops on lump sugar, and allow to dissolve very slowly by placing it between the cheek and gum.—Advt. Messrs. Levin and Co., Wellington and Nelson, havo 1016 acres of Moutero apple Nelson has a reputation for sunshine also its orchards. An advertisement which appears on our back page by Mr. J. T. Horn, draws attention to the fact that orcharding in sunny Nelson is a healthy life and an exceedingly profitable one. Mr. Horn is identified with several orchard development propositions, and anyone interested should have a chat with him. Mothers need not worrv about their children's coughs. A few drops of "NAZOL" on a piece of lump sugar allowed to dissolve- in the mouth quickly cures. In bottles, Is. Iki. Keep one handy. -Advt. Messrs. C. W. Price and Co., auctioneers, (10 Lanibton Quay, will sell a quantity of furniture in lois by public auction at (heir rooms, Lambton Quay, commencing at 1 o'clock (his afternoon. Messrs. C. W. Price and Co. will sell by auction at 1 o'clock this afternoon a quantity of building material on the ground, 10! l and 111 Dxon Street, (three doors from Willis Street). The sale will include I'iO slieels of galvanised iron, •!0,000 feel of- mixed timber, also hot water services.

There is no remedy for throat and chcst troubles (hat luis been tested «> thoroughly and_ Karchir.gly as "NAZOL." It gets more friends the more it is tried. If your throat trsuV.e-s you, uso "NAZOL." -Mvt.