TELEGRAPHIC.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 384, 12 May 1908, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC.

Westport, May 10

At the inquest touching the death of Ernest John Burke, the doctor gave evidence as to numerous cuts and bruises on deceased’s face and body, the nose being broken, but said he did not think there bad been foul play. Later information suggests, however, that some serious charges may arise over the affair. A Westport message states that Ernest John Bourkc, aged about 33, formerly of Reefton, was found in a dying condition in a stable yard. He died shortly after. The man’s face was badly cut ahuil and one eye was destroyed. He may have been trampled upon by the horses. Deceased was subject to excessive drinking. Grevmouth, May 9.

The funeral of the late Mr Joseph Petrie yesterday afternoon was the longest ever seen on - the Coast, representative men from all parts being present. All the various organisations with which the deceased was connected were fully represented, and there weie two carriages loaded with 150 wreaths. The coffin was on a fire brigade carriage. The Anglican seivice at the church and graveside was conducted impressively by Archdeacon York. The Battalion and Citizens’ Bands alternately played the “ Dead March ” along the entire route. The cortege was nearly a mile long. Auckland, Sunday.

Albert Clarence Elliott, bankrupt land and estate agent, of Wellington, walked into the police station this morning and gave himself up. He arrived from Sydney by the Moana to-day. (A Wellington Press Association message states that Elliott had intended to go on to Wellington, but ran short of funds. Pie will be formally charged with theft at Auckland to-morrow, and remanded to Wellington. Greymouth, Sunday.

The heavy rain experienced on the Coast the last few days has caused the flooding of the Tyneside mine.

On Friday night the mine manager and miners had to fight to keep back the water, but it steadily increased until it reached the pumps, and at eleven o’clock on Saturday morning the mine was abandonedThe loss to the district is considerable, as the weekly coal output was 2000 tons, and 150 men are thrown out of employment. It is held by experts that the mine is a total loss. Three shifts will be put on on Monday at the old Brunner mine, to provide coal for local consumption.