The Oroua Bridge Accident.
At the inque3t held at Longburn on Friday evidence was given showing that the deceased and his mate Williams were the worse for liquor and that the accident resulted from a friendly sparring match, and that the deceased tripped over a broken rail on the land arch of the bridge and fell on to the river bank and then into the river. The jury, after consideration, returned a verdict of " accidental death," adding a rider to the effect that the dangerous state of the Oroua Bridge required imme-
eta attentionThe police then brought Williams before a J.P- &^ d asked that he be discharged from custody, as it was not their intention to proceed any further with the case. The accused waa discharged.
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Manawatu Herald, 20 September 1892, Page 2
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126The Oroua Bridge Accident. Manawatu Herald, 20 September 1892, Page 2
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