DOMINION NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 January 1928, Page 4

DOMINION NEWS.

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association. FOUND SHOT. OTAKT. Jan. 16. James George Boynton, a farmer, of Tehoro. was found dead last night with the trigger of a shot gun strapped to his foot. The shot entered the head. Deceased was well known in racing circles, having owned and trained horses. SCHOOL BURNED DOAVX. INVERCARGILL. Jan. 15. Through sparks from a scrub fire alighting on the schoolhouse at Awarua Plains, the building and contents were completely destroyed in the early hours of Friday morning. The furniture' was insured for £350. but there was no insurance on the building. DEATH PACT. AAT.LI.IXGTOX. Jan. 15. AVliaf is believed to have been a death pact, between two young people, has been revealed here. The two rented a house at Lyall Bay as “ Air and Mr> Rawlins.”

Tim tragi dy was brought to light at about -ax o’clock on Saturday evening, when their dead bodies were discovered in bed with the arms of the one clasped round the other. Death was caused through gas poisoning. The tragic discovery was lir .l made by the owner of the property. The names of the dead couple are:—

Harold AYilson, aged 30 years, who was formerly a resident of Tasman Street, and who is thought to have been a baker by occupation. Ivy AV niton, aged 17 years, who formerly was a resident of Aliramar. INFANT’S BODY FOUND. WELLINGTON, Jan. 15. The body of a newly-born child, the sex of which lias not yet been determined, was discovered in the harbour this morning. It is believed to he a case of murder. The police are supposed to have a clue. NURSE FOUND DEAD. WANGANUI. Jan. 11. Aliss Clara Alice Cox. about forty, was found dead on Saturday night in her house. The house had been shut up for several days, and the neighbours thought Miss Cox was on holidays. The gas was found turned on. Letters found under the door were dated January 5, indicating that she had been dead a week. Deceased, who was a trained nurse, is believed to have relations in Wellington, hut none arc known here.

EIRE IN CITY BARK. AYELLIXGTOX. Jan. 16. Late yesterday afternoon a tire broke out in the City Park known as Wilton’s Rush, and though the Brigade tackled it the best, part of the fine hush was destroyed. There is not too lunch hush as it is, and this turther reduction is most unfortunate.