A DOUBLE CASE OF DROWNING.
(by telegraph.)
Wellington, September 2.
| Mr. James Armstrong of Akitio and his nephew, Archie Armstrong, were drowned in the Akitic river yesterday morning whilst crossing with some cattjp. iylr. Armstrong, the elder, afte? Crossing esafjely went bagk into th§ tp, heas soipe cattle, hia got }nto |t plunged and turned round sharp throwing its rider. Hia. nephew rode in to rescue him; and after getting hold of his shoulder his horse either took fright or also got into a quicksand, and commenced buck-jumping and- threw young Armstrong, and continued bucking on the top of both men, who were not seen to rise afterwards. The bodies had not,been, recovered at 2 p.m., Several persons saw the occurrence 'but were not close enough tq render any assistance.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 2 September 1880, Page 2
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130A DOUBLE CASE OF DROWNING. Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 2 September 1880, Page 2
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