An instance of the danger arising from gas taps turning too easily was afforded at an inquest held by Mr. W. .Schroder at Holborn into the death of an Italian living in New Comptor. .Street, ttoho, who was suffocated by coal gas poisoning while asleep. In examining the tap of the gas bracket the police found that a person in turning it off might very easily turn it on again without knowing it. A verdict of death from misadventure was returned. I
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Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 174, 27 March 1915, Page 2
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82Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 174, 27 March 1915, Page 2
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