DYING MAN MISTAKEN FOR INEBRIATE.
AYellingtou, Last Night
An instance of a man being mis taken for an inebriate, whilst actually under the shadow of death, was given at the Crown inquiry held to-day concerning the death of Archibald McNaughton, 45, single. Evidence showed that deceased fell down a small. embankment while working on Thursday. He did not complain of injuries until the following day. On Saturday deceased was found lying in front of his house by a Mr. Thomas, 'who thought he was drunk. McNniighton said he had been unconscious, and appeared terrified, lie seemed to be paralysed in the arms. He was carried home and sent to hospital, but died from injury to the spinal column.
Medical evidence showed that death occurred from concussion of the spinal column.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3042, 29 May 1926, Page 3
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130DYING MAN MISTAKEN FOR INEBRIATE. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3042, 29 May 1926, Page 3
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