CASUALTIES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 13 April 1926, Page 3

CASUALTIES.

MYSTERIOUS DEATH OE EY TEMUK.A MAN. By Telegraph—Press Association. HAMILTON, April 12. A man’s foot and a portion of a log protruding outside a large empty packing case;at the rear of . William Mnir’s china and fancy goods shop, in Victoria Sercet, this afternoon attracttlio attention of a girl from an adjoining shop. Upon examination, she. discovered the dead body of the proprietor lying head downwards. Deceased, who came about three years ago from Temuka, where his wife is at present on holiday, had been receiving treatment for heart-trouble and blood pressure for some time. He remarked to a friend only a few days ago that lie was feeling, a great deal better than lie bad for some time, jir the meantime, however, the . circumstances of bis death remain, a mystery.

SUDDEN DEATH 13 y TtJecroDh —Press A*sociatJoa. Cliß ISTCHURCH, April 12. George Alien iMiingm, land agent, GO years of age and married, .was found dead on the rivcrbanlc .at . Spreydon this morning. Heart-failure is suspected as the cause of death. CAlt OVERT ITJINS. By Tnlc^rmili —Press Association. ■WELLINGTON, April 12. A ear dr.'.veu by .Mr .Davidson, «»l ltav.hifi, terrace went over a steep hillside and fell about 100 feet. In trying to avoid a collision with ' another car. it mounted the kerb, and crashed through a fence, at tlio side oi the Kclburn Viaduct. Air Davidson managed to keep it on tile wheels, and it did not overturn bill it reached tho bottom. He. with his wife and son all escaped with bruises. The place, is regarded as dangerous, as tile view is obstructed by fences. .MOTORISTS’ AI I RACULOLSI ESCAL’E. By Telegraph—Press Association. NELSON, April 12. Mr S. Winn ami lain.Jy had a milaoidous escape from most seuou.s injuries while motoring down the Kohatu side of Spooner’s range yesterday. 'The brakes suddenly gave way on a steep bend, on the steep hillside, and the car shot ahead at a great rate. iMr Winn endeavoured to engage the lower gear, but failed. lie negotiated several ■ dangerous bonds at a speed of almost -JO miles an hour, and then decided to ditch the ear. This was done success. sdly 'considering tho circumstances. Th • car. which was upset, was,.considerably smashed, remaining on-, the road. The passengers w.cre. thrown out, sustaining only flesh' wounds. Within ten minutes ot"the accident a. North Island touring .party came,along with a lirst aid outfit,which. proved most valuable.

WATER.SI DER EAT ALLY INJ URED: By T.'ilcirrapli—l’.r.oss A usociMUm. GREVMOUTH, April: 12. A totality.- occurred on K.-iturilay I night. A waterside worker, Henry. Naiikervils, aged GO, lost liis- life through failing down the hold on tjm s.s. Kaituna, and sustaining injuries Rom which lie subsequently succumbed iirtho Grey River hospital. Deceased was engaged loading timber into No. 2 hold of the Knituna. At about 8.45 p.m. the loading ot the hold was practically finished, an tar as timber was concerned, and space - for

coal /was left in the hold, the depth being about 1711. The workers were | engaged in placing a beam across the 'hatchway, when it is presumed Nankervils stepped backwards into the space left. Tie sustained injuries, including a fractured pelvis and ribs. He was conveyed to Hie hospital at once, and succumbed to his injuries at 1.45 a.m. yesterday. Deceased was married and loaves a widow and three sons. At the inquest .several witnesses asserted that the hold was badly lighted. The inquiry was adjourned to enable the Coroner to inspect the lighting

DEATH FROM INJURIES. By Telegraph—Press Association. ASHBURTON, April 12. George Duel's (00;, ot i’endarves, died in the Hospital as a result of injuries received through falling off a dray on Thursday. A wheel passed over him, causing a comminuted fracture of the right thigh. OVERCOME BY SULPHUR- FUMES. By Telograph—“Press Association ROTORUA, April 12. Andrew Grey' Muir, Public Works engineer, superintending the construction of the Rotorua Drainage Works, descended the junci,on pit at tlio corner of Erueia and Fenton .Streets, presumably- to inspect. Frederick Davies, taxi and motor works proprietor, adjoining tlio- pit, looked down and saw Muir in a states ol collapse. He gave the a.arm and Henry Charles' Church, a worker, jumped into tile pit, seized Mr Muir, and held the body up above the lames till assistance arrived. -He was completely unconscious. Mr -Muir was ainbulanecd to the hospital where he lies in a serious condition. , T'lie sulphur fumes were particularly bad, tile weather conditions prevailing accentuating the danger.

JJOSATH FROM GUNSHOT. By Ti'lcurepli—Press Association. ’ CHRISTCHURCH, April 12. Arthur Kelly, farm labourer, was found dead at Rrookside yesterday with a. gun alongside. . The circumstances indiente suicide. fatal collision. By Toleirrupli—Press A sseciation. AUCKLAND, April 12. Two mol nr cyclists collided at Manurewa on Saturday evening, when travelling, in opposite directions. Gcorgo J’erry Gordon sustained a fractured , skull,- and a compound I racture. of the left, thigh, and li.s log was broken in-three P v aces. He died in the Auckland hospital. Erederipk Hands .of Manurewu, sustained, cuts over the eyes and a broken arm’.' His’condition is not serous.