INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS
+. (PEB UNITED PRRBB ASSOCIATION.) Westpobt, August 8. A man named James Davis, a passenger from Greymouth by the steamer Kennedy, disappeared over board fiom the steamer when within 10 miles of Westport. about 10 o'clock last night. He had suffered from illness and weakness of mind, and was coming here for a change. New Plymouth, August 7. Legal proceedings have been commenced by the Union Company against the New Plymouth Harbour Board for damages owing to the loss of the s.s. Huwea through the alleged negligence of the Board's officers. Damages are laid at £30,00 U. DuNEDIN, August 8. Gideon Williamson, the man who was injured at Purakinu Cliffs on Monday nieht by falling stone, died in the Hospital to»day, having never recovered consciousness. He leaves a wife and large family. Auckland, August 8. A fatal accident occurred at Wangarei on Tuesday morning, when VI rs C. Courtney, whilst drawing water, fell into a well and was drowsed. Mr A Martin, well known in art circles in this city, died somewhat suddenly last niiiht at his. residence, Ellerslie. Wellington, August 8. The Hon Dr Grace has been accredited by the Government as representative of New Zealand to the Paris Exhibition. information has been received of the death of Wiremn Kingi Te Kawa. of Opotilti and Whakatane, a chief of high standing. The Government telegraphed to Dr Hector ps to the report concerning the mining exhibits in the New Zealand Court at the Melbourne Exhibition, and received the follcwinij reply :— " Thr» report emanated from a speculator here (Melbourne)t The minerals are net yet fully displayed- Will have complete representation. The general opinion is very favourable." Mastebton, August 8. A man named Hopwood was bush-fal ling at Eketahuna on Monday, when a tree fell on him and broke both bis legs, ilis mates had to dig him out. Dr Milne set the bones, and lie will be brought to Masterton Hospital to-day. Hopwood has a wife and six children. " Buehu-Paiba " — Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. . At Chemists and Druggists. Kemprhorne, Prysser, & Co., Ajjenls, Wellington. — AdVt.
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Feilding Star, Volume X, Issue 25, 9 August 1888, Page 2
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