Fatal Accident.
A SCHOOLMASTER KILLED,
DUNE DIN, February 21
A fatal accident occurred on the tram line leading to St. Clair about 5.30 this evening, the victim being Mr Wm. Bennett, Headmaster of Macandrew Road School. The deceased, who was cycling, was riding behind the tram, and as the car slowed down he turned on to the other track to pass it. Unfortunately another car was coming in the opposite direction, and before Mr Bennett could get out of the way he was knocknd down with great force, receiving injuries which caused his death almost instantly. He was badly cut about the face and head, and both legs were broken. The deceased, who was 62 years of age, leaves a widow and family of eight. He had been headmaster at Macandrew Read for 25 years.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9030, 22 February 1908, Page 5
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135Fatal Accident. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9030, 22 February 1908, Page 5
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