SUDDEN DEATHS.
CHRISTCHURCH, Jan. 10
George E. Stirling, an engine driver, died suddenly at Bennett's Junction last night. Stirling was on the train service between Bennett's and Kaiapoi and was on duty yesterday apparently in good health and spirits. About midnight he 'had a seizure, and everything possible was done for the man, but he expired about an hour afterwards.
Ellen Rose Berry, seven years of age, whose mother resides at Killinchy, was found dead in her bed this forning at the residence of her sister, Mrs Morris, Bass Street, Woolston. An inquest was held before Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., last evening at Christc'hurch. Mrs Morris said that the child had never complained, and she thought nothing was wrong until she found her dead at 6.30 a.m. Dr Geoffrey Clayton said that he had examined the body, and found that death was due to gastro-enteritis. The lungs were also congested. The coroner and Dr Clayton also expressed the opinion that it was remarkable that the child had not complained of pain. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXIX, Issue 7382, 11 January 1908, Page 3
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