PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Kumara Times, Issue 2564, 10 September 1884, Page 2

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

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Dunedin, September 9

At the inquest on Wm. Fraser, found drowned, there was no evidence as to his movements after leaving the house where he was staying. He had £4O to his credit at the Bank of New Zealand. Information has been received at the Dunedin railway station by telegraph from Otepopo, that shortly after the express passed through the tunnel there, the body of a man was found. He had been run over by the train. It is not known whether he was a passenger or a trespasser. The driver and guard of the train know nothing whatever of the occurrence. Later. It has been discovered that the man killed at the Otepopo tunnel, was MiRandall, aged 25 ; he was a passenger by the express from Oamaru to Port Chalmers. It is not known how he got off the train. Christchurch, September 9. Last night the city Council empowered the Mayor to take proceedings against the Salvation Army if the street nuisance now in vogue is not abated. Wellington, September 9. In the Supreme Court to-day, the case of Thorne, jun., v. Government Life Insurance Department, for wrongful dismissal, was argued. The defence contended that the Regulations made and issued by the Governor-in-Council in 1874 were ultra vires, and further, that the Governor-in-Council had ouly power to make the appointment during pleasure, and not for any stated period, and thus the Commissioner of the Department was absolved from any contract with plaintiff. Decision reserved.