We learn from the " Grey River Argus" that another sad and fatal case of drowning occurred near the Arnold Junction on the loth inst. A boatman, named John Jones, whilst trackinc !a boat up tho River Grey at the Arnold Fall, just below the Junction, suddenly lost his footing, and was instantly carried away by the stream, his mate being unable to save him. It is supposed that ho had been seized with cramp or spasms, as he made no effort to save himself, as he never came to the surface. His body lias not yet been found, although search lias been made by the police and others.
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West Coast Times, Issue 388, 20 December 1866, Page 1 (Supplement)
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