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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 7, Issue 382, 4 June 1866, Page 4

Tebbibls Encountbe with a Boae —A correspondent at Waipawa, under date 25th May, sends us the following account of a terrible encounter with a boar, which we trust will serve as a warning to all who may,—whether compelled by necessity or for pleasure,—happen to be travelling in the bush. Our correspondent says ; “A Mr William Loughton, a shepherd in the employ of A. Chapman, Esq., was one day lately going round the boundary, when his attention was attracted by the fierce barking of his dogs in an adjoining scrub. Naturally enough, ho went in the direction from whence thoyioise came, to see the cause of the barking. What was his surprise to see his dogs engaged with a very large wild boar, Loughton immediately cocked bis rifle and fired'; the boar dropped; and he (Loughton) thinking that he had killed the brute, went up to him, when, to his consternation, the wounded animal made a rush at him. A tertible encounter ensued —men (for there was another person, yclept Titterus, with Loughton), boar, and dogs, all rolling on the ground together. The contest was, hewever, but of short duration. Titterus, who also belongs to Mr Chapman’s station, and is a universal favorite, was frightfully mutilated, and, I regret to add, very little hope is entertained of his recovery. Loughton, fortunately, escaped with but slight injuries. The courage ho exhibited in this affair was most praiseworthy, and deserves consideration. Further particulars I am unable to give, but trust enough has been said to prove to every one the great danger of travelling in the bush in New Zealand. In conclusion, I may state that I cannot vouch for the truth of the above, but send it to you just as I got it from an eye-witness.” \ Resident Maghsteate’s Coubt.— Since our last, but two cases have engaged the attention of the above Court, both of drunkenness. On Friday, William Kelly was fined £1; and on Saturday, Nepia Hapuku, ss. Loan Allocation Act. —His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint John Davis Ormond, Esq., of Hawke’s Bay, to be a Member of the Commission dated Bth February, 1866, under “ The Loan Allocation Act, 1865,” in the room of Charles Heapby, Esq., resigned.

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