FATAL MOTOR CYCLING.
CORONER ON DANGEROUS Sl'OIlT. Bj Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, March 31. At an inquest on Harris Peter Finn, who died of injuries received whilst motor cycle racing 011 Monday, evidence was given that the track had not been specially prepared, but was in good order. Mr. ,T. E. Wilson, S.M., said this was the second inquest he held on men killed by motor evele Percy Coleman said he was one of the competitors in the race with "the deceased. Witness overhauled the deceased and brushed the lattcr's arm, which caused Finn's cycle to skid. Witness was travelling about SO miles an hour and deceased at about Go miles. The coroner returned a verdict in accordance with the evidence and commented upon the exceedingly dangerous character of this sport. ° He added: "I cannot stop yon, I have 110 power to do so, but if this kind of tiling continues someone will have to i=top you.''
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Taranaki Daily News, 1 April 1920, Page 4
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156FATAL MOTOR CYCLING. Taranaki Daily News, 1 April 1920, Page 4
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