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(Per Press Association;) WELLINGTON. Jiinnaiy 0. An enquiry into the circumstances connected with the loss of the man Croftoii, off the steamer Star of the South, was held to-day. The second mate stated that close on midnight on Wednesday, lie heard a splash in the water, but heard no cries, and therefore thought it. was a backet of water thrown overboard by steward. Evidence will be forwarded to Government. cn r:isTcriUK(Jii. January 9. The riot cases were opened this morning, but are “ liedj up ” for the present, the panel being exhausted. The Grown challenged five of the jury, and the prisoners’ counsel 22. The Judge ordered doors to he locked, hut no tales being asked for, the Judge adjourned Court until two o’clock; slating that he would coiuniunicate with other Judges in interval. AUCKLAND. January 9. In rep 13' to a deputation of Wamkn settlors, Mr Whitaker stated that Government would not construct any further lines in the present state of the finances of the colony.
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Patea Mail, Volume V, Issue 490, 10 January 1880, Page 2
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