TELEGRAPHIC.
United Press Association.
Napier, this day.. News of a fatal boat accident comes from Taupo. It appears that on Sunday morning J, B. Ashman of the Public Works-Department, and Kingsford, of the Telegraph Department, went for a sail on the lake, and that when about a mile from shore'the boat capsized. Both men succeeded in getting on the top of the boat, which, however, kjpt rolling over and throwing them into the water. Eventually ■Ashman became benumbed with cold and exhausted; and the last time the boat rolled he sank. After two hours the boat drifted ashore, and Kingsford was found more dead than alive, and he now lies in a precarious condition.-. Deceased was universally respected. He was for many years Inspector of Roads for the Taupo district. About twelve months ago he paid a visit to England and returned three months ago and reentered the Government service. He Was under 30 years of age.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 2065, 11 August 1885, Page 2
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157TELEGRAPHIC. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 2065, 11 August 1885, Page 2
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