PROVINCIAL NEWS.
[united press association.]
Christchurch, September 5,
At the inquest to-day on Walter Lavette, who perished in the fire at Feathers’ Hotel, no fresh facts have been adduced, except that deceased was accustomed to read and smoke in bed. A verdict of accidentally burnt to death was returned.
Woodville, September 3. The bodies of the two women, Mrs M'Kenzie and Mrs Seavey, who were drowned during Tuesday night, were found yesterday four miles from where the accident occurred. Mrs Seavey’s body was still clinging to the raft. A formal inquest was held this morning. The body of Mrs M'Kenzie will be sent to Dunedin for burial.
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Kumara Times, Issue 2561, 6 September 1884, Page 2
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