SUICIDE.
OF WELL-KNOWN OPARAU SETTLER. By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright Kawhia, Monday. 2 A painful sensation was created here on Saturday evening when it became known that Mr John of Oparau'a most respected settlers, had ecmmitted suicide. It appears that deceased has been despondent of late, owing to the effect of an operation for appendicitis some time ago, from which hs waa still suffering, added to the fact that he had received medical instructions to do no work, Insomnia hEd increased his mental trouble, which culminated in the fatal step. He was reported missing on Saturday morning, and, after diligent search all day, the body was found about a mile from his residence.
At the inquest conducted before Mr W. Shaw, Distrct Coroner, a verdict was returned in accordance with the evidence—"That deceased's mind was temporarily unhinged." He was 52 years of age, and had been a resident in Kawhia practically alibis life.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 662, 22 April 1914, Page 2
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151SUICIDE. King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 662, 22 April 1914, Page 2
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