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James Armstrong, of Akitio, and his nephew, Archie Armstrong, were drowned in the Akitio river yesterday morning whilst crossing with some cattle. Armstrong the elder, after crossing safely, went back into the river to head some cattle, and his horse got into the quicksands, plunged and turned round sharp, throwing the rider. His nephew rode in to rescue him, and after getting hold of bis shoulder his horse either took frinht or also got into the quicksand, and commenced buck-jumping, and threw young Armstrong and continued bucking on top of both men, who were'not seen to rise afterwards. The bodies had not been recovered at 2 p.m. Several persons saw the occurrence, but were not close enough to render assistance.
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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3646, 2 September 1880, Page 2
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123WAINUI. Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3646, 2 September 1880, Page 2
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