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Fatal Accident.
Invehcahoiu,, January 14. John Fortune, miner, Orepuki, was killed by a fall in his claim. Uis mate, Butler, who was Btanding alongside, escaped uninjured, as by a miracle. Introducing Vermin, Auokland, January 5. , Twenty-four South Californian foxes were on board the steamer Zealandia consigned to tho Government, There was some doubt as to their destination, and Sir ■ James. Hector was communicated with. He replied stating that the foxes had been sent contrary to instructions,' As this clbsb of animal is" vermin," the Government ordered that the foxes should not be permitted to land and they were accordingly taken on to Syduey by the steamer at the. command of the Collector of Customs.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3402, 6 January 1890, Page 2
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115TELEGRAPHIC. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3402, 6 January 1890, Page 2
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