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Dunedin, July 11
Two hundred children had the measles in the Industrial School, 150 being in bed at one time. Only one death occurred.
At a meeting of the clergy re the Gaming Bill, the following resolutions were carried :—“ That this meeting petition Parliament to pass the Gaming and Lotteries Bill now before the House, or one embodying its principles.” “ That this meeting especially directs the attention of the framers of the Bill to the necessity of so framing it that all advertisements of consultation sweepstakes shall be absolutely illegal,” Wellington, July 11. It is understood that negotiations are being entered into for another sculling race between Hearn and Messenger. Christchurch, July 11. The body of a man who had evidently been dead some days, was found on tlse Port Hills on Saturday. Thei •e are no marks of violence visible on the body, Blenheim, July 11. The body of a man, name unknown, described as from 35 to. 40 years of age, tall, witli sandy heard and whiskers, has been found on the. banks of the Waihopai river, near Benhopai Station, yesterday afternoon. It is supposed that in attempting to cross he was washed down and drowned.
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Kumara Times, Issue 1494, 12 July 1881, Page 2
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