From Western Post, 9th March, 1861: FATAL ACCIDENT On Thursday, 7th instant, Dr KING held an inquest at HUGHSON's Hotel on the body of Luke REILLY. James PEARCE, being sworn, stated he went with deceased on Wednesday afternoon to Broomby for the purpose of getting in a horse. They ran him into a yard, REILLY went up to him when he received a kick somewhere about the face; he fell down, but presently rose and walked a few yards. He (PEARCE) ran to fetch a man who was near, when he got back, REILLY was dead. He then went to Mr G H COX who had deceased brought in a cart to Mudgee. James HARPER gave a similar testimony. Medical evidence was given to the effect that death was caused by the breaking of a bloodvessel and the consequent extravasation of blood to the brain. The jury returned a verdict that the ...(unreadable) SUICIDE OF A CHINAMAN Dr KING, the coroner, and a jury of seven held an inquest at the Royal Hotel on the body of a Chinaman, Gus of Jimmy. From the evidence it appeared that Jimmy was in the employ of Mr T MILLS, and had expressed a determination to die. Having eaten a hearty dinner he retired to his room, took an over dose of opium, when to bed, and refused to open the door or answer any questions put to him. An entrance was effected and a medical man sent for, who found a tumbler containing a small quantity of liquid that proved to be opium. After applying the usual remedies without effect the Chinaman died at half past 4 o'clock on Sunday. Dr RAMSAY on examining the body stated his opinion that death was caused by an excessive dose of opium and brandy. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that Jimmy GUA had come to his death by poison administered by himself. ***END*** Annette Piper Please note: Every effort has been to transcribe the above information correctly, however errors may have inadvertently been made. Spelling of surnames/places as appears in original.