Young Man Drowned at Miramar
FELL FROM WHARF WHILE FISHING Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Jan. 2. While fishing from a crossbeam beneath the Miramar wharf late this afternoon, Harry Addley, aged 21, single, residing with his parents in Resolution Street, Wellington, fell into tho water aud in spite of a plucky attempt made by another man to rescue him, was drowned. The body was recovered with the aid of a grappling iron a short time later. Accompanied by a youth, Addley had been fishing from the wharf since early afternoon. At about 5.40 p.m. the youth heard a splash and on looking round saw Addley in the water. The youth immediately called for help and another man whose name could not bo ascertained to-night dived into the water fully clothed. He attempted to reach the drowning man, who was then well under the water, but because of the depth his effort failed. A doctor and four police constables tried artificial respiration but witholt success. Addley had been subject to fits.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 65, Issue 2, 3 January 1940, Page 7
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