TO THE EDITOE OF THE SOUTHLAND TIMES. Sic, —With, reference to the remarks in the leader of your last issne, I wish to state that no Coroner is required to hold an inquest at a greater distance than twenty miles from his residence ; and I, therefore, when informed by Mr. Commissioner Weldon of the death of Mr. W". G-. Atkinson, declined to proceed to Stewart's Island, to hold an inquest. I could not well afford the time that such an undertaking would require. I, however, suggested that the police should make strict enquiry into the case, so that it' there should be any suspicion that the deceased met with his death by foul play, I might be able to take further steps in the matter. This unfortunate occurrence shows what a necessity exists at Stewart's Island for a Resident Magistrate or other public officer. —l am, &c, J. Field Deck, M.D., Coroner. Inyercargill, Jan. 11, 1866.
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Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 201, 12 January 1866, Page 2
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