ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Man tries to cut his throat. Press Association. _ r TIMARU, May G. Mr. O’Meara, of the Stock Department, attempted to commit 6tncide at Temu'ka this afternoon. In passing- a butcher’s shop, he grabbed a knife from tbe sill, walked on a yard or two, and then gashed his throat in two or three places. Bystanders threw him down, took the knife from him, and rendered first aid. He was taken to a private hospital, and his injuries, though serious, are not expected to be fatal. O’Meara, who is about to be transferred to Masterton, has been very depressed during the few days. He' was much liked at Temuka.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2184, 7 May 1908, Page 2
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