AN INQUEST.
(By Telegraph— Per Press Association) TIMARU, April 24. Ihe inquest on the body of J. Gnmshaw, a seaman on the s.s Ngatoro, who was drowned in the harbour ,on Saturday night, was held this morning. The evidence showed that the vessel was about to put out from the wharf when Grimsliaw, despite wanv ings, jumped, from tlie wharf to board her. He missed the vessel and feTj between Her and the wharf. He was picked up at once, but life was extinct. It was shown that l the man had struck his head heavily either against the wharf or the' vessel. A verdict , of accidental death by drowning- was returned.
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Grey River Argus, 26 April 1911, Page 1
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