Te Araroa Fatality.
A SAD ENDING,
On Tuesday afternoon, an inquest was held at Mr Biddles’ house, about five miles from Tc Araroa, concerning the death of the young woman Emma Biddles. The enquiry was conducted by Mr R. A. De Lautour, Mr C. W. Liddle being foreman of the jury, and Constable Smith representing the police. Evidence was given by Mr Biddles, Miss Biddles, and a Maori woman, who had found the young woman in an outhouse. The evidence gave .no clue whatever to any reason that the young lady might have for doing away with her life. No letters were left, .nor was there anything to show that her bright disposition had developed into melancholy. The verdict of tho'jury was “ that Emma Biddles died from the effects of carbolic acid taken during a fit of temporary insanity,” and a rider was added that no blame was attachable to anybody in connection with the matter.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/GIST19010214.2.24
Bibliographic details
Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 38, 14 February 1901, Page 2
Word Count
156Te Araroa Fatality. Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 38, 14 February 1901, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in