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1881. NEW ZEALAND.

PERSONS DROWNED IN NEW ZEALAND RIVERS (RETURN OF, FROM 1st JULY, 1877, TO 30th JUNE, 1881). [In Continuation of H.-42, 1877.]

Heturn to an Order of the Mouse of RepTzsentatives, dated I'blU August, 1881. "That there be laid on the table a return showing the number of persons who have been drowned iv New Zealand rirere since the last return of casualties was laid before the House, together with a summary of previous returnß."— (Mr. Pjfi'-)

List of Persons Drowned in New Zealand Rivers, from 1st July, 1877, to 30th June, 1881.

An asterisk (*) denotes lenoles late of finding the body. 1877. July 36. King, X)., Mangnehn, Taranaki. • „ 18. Kollo, J , Selwyn, Canterbury. „ 19. Newbegin, K., VVaimra. „ 20. MfPadilen, Bnller. „ 29. Mackav. J., llikutaia, Thames. Aug. 4. Man unknown, Waikalo. „ 10. Man unknown, Mikomii, Weetland. „ 11. Jackson, T., Saltwater Creek, Cunterbury. ,, 11. Shepherd, C, Saltwater Creek, Canterbury. „ 12. Man unknown, Hull. ,, 17 Cross, W., Tamaki, Auckland. „ 31. Bentley, G., Waikato. Sept. 5. Belton, K. J., ereek at Kllinchy, Canterbury. „ 6. Dillon, M. 0., cnek at Hampden, Hawke's Bay. „ 10. Harper, Anne, creek at Oamaru. „ 16. Hardiman, S., Hokianga. ' „ 16. MulqueciH-y, A., Kapanga Creek, Auckland. „ 29. Dβ Tourettt", 11., lnangahua. Oct. 1. Fairwcalher, M., creek at Silveritream, Canterbury. „ 2. Marshall, A., Mntnkituki, Otago. „ 2. Greaves, G.. Ilokilika. „ 3. liund, J., Manawutu. „ 7 Wagner, C, Teieniakau. ' „ 13. Man unknown, Avon, Canterbury. „ 27 Kiiiaht, J F., Orongo Creek, Auckland. *Not. 3. McTafiue, M., creek near Aehburton. „ 4. Bell, '!'., 13u!1,t. „ 4. O'Hullomn, M., Okuku, Canterbury. „ 5. Fergusson, If., Aeliburton. „ 5. Walker, ,f.. Ituatnahanga, Wellington. „ 8. Lavender, J., Li mi-is, Otngo. „ 15. Eglar, F. U., cnek near Temuka, Canterbury. • „ 16. Tait, E. P., Wnikaio. ,, 16. Hewitt, A., Wanganui. „ 24. Darrooli, W., Tuinekuri, ITawke'e Bay. „ 30. Whitworth, 11 E., Wanganui. Dec. 5. Croon, A. K., creek at Opotiki. „ 5. Clark, L., Wangnnui. „ 16. Aubert, .1 C, MnnaWatu. „ 16. Ha«tie, M. J , Waioeka, Bnwke's Bay. „ 16. Haetie, R., Waioeka, Hitwke'e Bay. „ 16. Carey, J', Saltwater Creek, Canterbury. „ 20. MoHulchieon, R. M., Opawa, Marlborough. „ 26. Lee, M., Waimakariri, Canterbury. „ 27. Davie-i, E., i-treaui at K;teo, Auckland. „ 29. Carson, L. A., Tokomairiro, Otago. 1878. Jan. 5. Harvey, S , Waikato. „ 11. Hansen, J , Taliaeuui Stream, Hawke'e Bay. • „ SO. Friel, C, Wuiliola Cretk, Otago. 1678. Feb. 1. Rouse, C, Hutt, Wellington. „ 1. O'Brien, M., Molyneux, Otago. „ 7 Keane, J., Knipara, Auckland. „ 9. Wycliffe, Wairau, Marl borough. * „ 10. Teitehen, A., Wairau, Marlborougb. ,, 18. Granger, II., Hnkianga, Auckland. *Mar. 10. Cameron, A., Turakina, Wellinglon. „ 17. CassMy F., Waimakariri, Canterbury. „ 24. Wallace, J ., Avon, Canterbury. * „ 24. Kiddick, A., Thames. April 4. Lerame, A., Waikato. ,, 22. Dny, J , Siyx, Canterbury. „ 22. Welsh, C..*L,ittle Grey, Nelson. •May ]6. Booking, Kllen, Avon, Canterbury. „ 30. Piouse, W., Olaki, Wellington. *June 4. Souter, J., Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. ,, 7 Jaekeon, J-, Manawatu, Wellington. * „ 14. Gordon, J., Avon, Canterbury. „ 17 Man unknown, Patea. „ 19. Stephenson, II., Upper Kaikorai, Otago. July 12. Andrew, W ('., Heathcote, Canterbury. „ 1C. Tortoeni, G., «/«as Nichols, G., Mohikinui,Nelson „ 20. Fnil, .1., stream at Rangitopuni, Auckland. „ 24. HawkJBga, W., Ruamalianga, Wellington. „ 24. McGoverin, ,T., Huamahauga, Wellington. „ 28. Vernazoni, S., Hokitjka. „ 29. Cunniuuliam, G., Waitaki. Aug. 12. Cowan, .7., i lutha. „ 15. Man unknown, Mataura, Otago. ,, 17 1 onze, A., Wairoa, Auckland. ,, 31. McKay, J., Turakina, Wellington. *3ept. 1. Man unknown; Buller. „ 20. Weaver, W Wairau, Marlborough. „ 23. Spurdle, W., Wailara, Taranaki. „ 2t. Akerston, F Moutere, Nelson. „ 27 Morris J E.. creek near Grey town, Wellington. „ 29. < roft, A, Arahura, Westland. Oct. 1. Mitchell, J Waitaki. „ 7 Paetmi, 11., Wahi, Auckland. * „ 23. OKaiie. S., Waikouaiti, Otago. „ 29. LUtrr, C. J., Arrow, Otago. Nov. 2. C.rliett, J., Buller. „ C. Lock Ah Soon, Moonlight Creek, Westland. „ 21 Mutton, J., Waiau. * „ 2n'. Burnes, J., Tauherinikau, Wellington* Dec. 2. Bonner, A,, Wanganui. „ 5. Shepherd, A. C, Tauranga Creek, Auckland. „ 12. 'J'uMis, T.| Mangahouhou, Hawke's Bay. „ 19. BobiviBon, A. J,, stream at Wakapuaka, Nelson. „ 22. Ilemies-y, J., Opotiki, Auckland. „ 23. llendtr.on, E., Holt's Creek, Canterbury.