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A JOURNALIST'S DEATH.

HEART FAILURE WHILST CATHIKO. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Westport, J,ast Night. William Gothard, one of the propria* tors of the Wcstport Times and Star, a journalist of rbauy years' standing, was in for a batiie on Utopia bench this afternoon. At about fi p.m. lie was Been in the water by others who hod previously been bathing there. A little later a lad brought new.; that a man's body was lying; on the edge of the water, and others eame along and recognised it an that of W. Gothard. The body was still warm, and artificial respiration was tried for three-quarters of an hour, but without success. A doctor, 011 arrival, pronounced life extinct, and stated that death appeared to be due to heart failure. Deceased was a frequent bather on this part of the beach. He was 57 years of age. He joined the Times and Star as an apprentice in 1874, subsequently becoming part proprietor. .

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Taranaki Daily News, 16 January 1918, Page 4

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A JOURNALIST'S DEATH. Taranaki Daily News, 16 January 1918, Page 4

A JOURNALIST'S DEATH. Taranaki Daily News, 16 January 1918, Page 4

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