DEATH OF A BRICKLAYER

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3109, 13 June 1917, Page 6

DEATH OF A BRICKLAYER

KVIDEXCi: AT THK INQUEST. An inquest was held yesterday morning by Mr. W. G. Riddell, S.M., concerning tho death of Thomas Clarke, a bricklayer, aged (11, who died somewhat suddenly at Paekakariki on June S. Tho body was brought to Wellington and a. post-mortem examination was made by Dr. Fyfl'f, who stated that deatli was duo to hoinori'Uago of the luugs. bu.t there appeared to have been BOjne irritnnfc in the throat for which the doctor was unable to account. The contents of the i-toiuavh had boon sent to the Government Analyst for examination. Airs. Clarke, wife of the deceased, stated that on (lie day in <i»csiion her husband appeared in his usual state • of health. He had not seen a doctor for about nine years. He worked about the yard cleaning up the paths, had his dinner as usual, which he appeared to relish, and went out and worked in the yard in Hip afternoon. Be came into the house about 3.45 p.m. for afternoon t™. Witness p.skod him to knock off work and rest, but lie went out again, and about +.l!i p.m. returned to the house complaining of severe pains in the chest. She administered brandy, and helped him into the bedroom. vherehe collapsed. David Smith, contractor, said he was a neighbour of the Clarkes, and about +.30 p.m. Mrs. Clarke came to his house and nskwl for his assistance, saying that her huebnnd was dying. Witness, accompanied by a man named Sidney M'Giiiire, went over immediately and found Clarke unconscious and struggling violently. Artificial respiration was tried without, effect. The inquest was adjourned pendinsf Hie report of the flovcrnmont Analyst on Ihe ronlPiils of the stomach.

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