ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES.
- I PB« PRESS ISSOCIATIOS. | Chiustchurch, February 16. ! A Sid accident, occurred L.st night j by whk-h Brauclimari Benjamin Berry, j Christshuich Fire Brigade, loss his, life owing to his attempting to mount engine while in motion. He missed his hold and fell, the hind wheel of the engine aud the re»l going over his stomach and mangling him frightfully. Ho was placed in a cab but expired before re telling the hospital. Deceased was 35 years of age and leaves a wife and C young children. Hewasoneof the smartest men of the biiga.de, being of ten years standing. At the inquest ' the verd'efc was " accidental dentli " ; I a rider was added suggesting that j no'iico'i shou'd be posted at stations | warning firemen not to gei on engines jin motion.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 36, 18 February 1901, Page 2
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132ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 36, 18 February 1901, Page 2
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