DEATHS FROM THIRST.
Reports of two dealha from thirst have been wired to 'he commissioner ot police at Birdsvillt), Qiieenß'aid, who telegraphs that the remains of a man 10-*t from Adria Downs about October 15 last have been found 20 miles from tiie station, with ail the flash and part cf the bones eaten by native dogs. Ko papeis <7ere found upon the body to enable identification. A raao named Ward, lately a oonk on All«n Downs, perished 40 miles from Blrdaville on November 23, on the main road between Birdaville mi Hergott. Daoaased was found alive by a carrier, but died an hour after. Both men perished for want of water, which yraa scarce and the country dry.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1447, 4 January 1887, Page 3
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119DEATHS FROM THIRST. Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1447, 4 January 1887, Page 3
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