ACCIDENTS & DEATHS
BOY DROWNED.
AUCKLAND, January 31
Harold Lennox, aged six, son of Mr Gordon J. Lennox, of Remuera, was drowned at Orakei. With his brother and two other boys, the eldest aged eleven, he was fishing and fell into the channel, -which has a strong current. The eldest boy, Reginald" 1 Judfeon, pluokiiy jumped in and almost reached deceased when he himself began to sink, having to be drawn to safety. He ran for assistance, and a boat brought Lennox ashore, but too late. Judson, who is a. son of Lieutenant Judlson, V.C., learnt to swim only a fortnight ago, and could not swim more than ten yard^s.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XLIII, Issue 9787, 1 February 1923, Page 5
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