ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES
HOY SHOT DEAD. By Telegraph—Press Association, Duni'din, Last Night. A fatal accident occurred this evening, when Alex. Cunningham, 13 years of ago, was accidentally shot dead. Tlio hoy was playing in a neighbor's yard with two mates at the game of "American Cowboys." Deceased had a Winchester rifle, which he knew to be loaded, lie was about to enter, but before doing so he threw the rifle on the ground. The concussion caused the charge to explode, and the bullet entered the deceased's head just behind the right ear. He died within a few miuutes. A MISSING MAN. Wanganui, Last Night. There is no sign of the body of the missing man liar teller.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 23, 21 July 1911, Page 5
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117ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 23, 21 July 1911, Page 5
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