PROVINCIAL NEWS

Kumara Times, Issue 2903, 17 February 1886, Page 2

PROVINCIAL NEWS

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Nelson, February 16

About half-past five this evening a shocking fatal accident occurred. Airs John Sharp was driving her carriage by herself, when the horse took fright and bolted. She succeeded in turning one corner safely, but in going down Bridge street the carriage struck against a horse post and the unfortunate lady was thrown into the centre of the street. She only survived a few minutes.

Blenheim, February 16. Patrick O’Sullivan, landlord of the Springlaud Hotel, was committed for trial on a charge ot stabbing in a quarrel with John O’Sullivan, landlord of the South Star Hotel. Bail was allowed, accused in £2OO and two sureties in bonds of £IOO each.

Christchurch, February 15. Colonel Whitmore left for Dunedin this morning.

Timartj, February 16. Cardinal Moran and suite arrived here to-day, and was met at the railway station by about 500 people. He leaves for Christchurch to-morrow.

Wellington, February 16. It is understood that the Property Tax Department has issued notices to the various friendly societies for the purpose of taxing their property, the bulk of which is invested for sick and charitable purposes. Tbe Act exempts the properly of local bodies, any society registered under tbe Building Society Act, 1880, and all property of or vested in any body for public -charitable or public educational purposes, but it does not specifiy benefit societies in the list of exemptions, and therefore the properties are to be assessed for taxation purposes, because the tax falls upon funds obtained specially for the purpose of relieving distress and destitution, It is probable that some united action will be taken in the matter.

Dunedin, February 16. Mr Gore, M. H.R., who addressed his constituents last night, gives an unqualified support to the Ministry. He declared for modified protection, and received a unanimous vote of confidence. John Herman, farmer, Maungatua, was committed for trial on a charge of sheepstealing from a neighbourin'® farmer. °

Taupo, February 16. A shepherd named Farier fell into a boiling spring at Tokano on Saturday mght, and was scalded up to the neck, iivery means were taken to relieve the sufferer, but he died in four hours, so great were the injuries received. Farier had to walk some distance before he received assistance, at the same time the flesh being all boiled off his feet, he haying been a considerable time in the boiling geyser before he managed to scramble out.