----- Original Message ----- From: Lynette Thurs 24 Nov 1892 It is fated that James BARNES should be drowned. His father gave evidence at the inquest that the boy had twice beore been nearly drowned, once about eleven years ago and again about eight years ago. ( Buried in Plamerston North) Mr E.T. OLSEN, Blacksmith, Ormondville has broken two ribs .... more Drowning at Mangaroto. Enquiry into the drowning of young BARNES on Tuesday before C. HALL Esq JP ( coroner). Jury : E. AVERILL, T. BRIGHTWELL, J. POWER, E. DAY, G. GILLAM & D. ISLES. The deceased was 20 years of age ... more Names mentioned ; Andrew PETERS - Employed to pick up fleeces Alexander PRATT, 18 years. Fleecer Thomas Henry PRATT, Father of last witness George BELLCLIFFE Woodville Affair SYMS, charged with abortion has been committed for trial