A DETERMINED SUICIDE.
The following is a copy of the letter left by Mr D. Balharry, who committed suicide by jumping from the Redcliffo bridge in Hawke's Bay:— "Dear Patten, —When this reaches you I will have left the world. My debts! the mental strain iB too much to be endured. My life policies, however, will pay them and plenty to spare, Christ died to save mankind. I die to save my creditors, and this act might justly be regarded as heroic when contrasted with the people who face Jardine. I view with complacency my exit, which will be at the Meanee bridge or tho Ngaruro bridge, as circumstances may conduce. From youth and through life saicide has been ever present to me. I wonder if it is an inherited tendency ? By George, I believe it is. If between the visible and invisible world there be communication, I will be sure to wake you up if I have a chance. Sheol has no terrors for me. I have an idea that the future will be a Nirvana—dreamless sleep.—A dieu. D. Balhaeby. Please show this to friends and the Coroner. It might make a good par. for the Sydney Bulletin.—D. B."
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1883, 25 April 1889, Page 3
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200A DETERMINED SUICIDE. Temuka Leader, Issue 1883, 25 April 1889, Page 3
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