ANOTHER SUDDEN DEATH.
An old naau, whose name has not yet been ascertained, dropped dead about $.30 o'clock this morning in the shop of Mr Metcalfe, Waketield-streefc. That gentleman ab once informed Constable Grey, who fetched Dr. F. W. King, by whom, the bpdy ■was examined and life was pronounced to bo extinct. Dr. King was unable to assign a reason for tho sudden death, consequently an inquest will require to be held. Mr Metcalfe states that deceased had been in, his shop some time ago buying small things, which he was in the habit of selling agein. At 8.30 o'clock this morning the deceased ■visited his shop, and suddenly dropped dead, without either Bpeaking or groaning. Constable Grey searched the body, but could find no clue to tho name of deceased. jn his pocket was found 10s 9Jd in caeh,'
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Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 143, 18 June 1891, Page 12
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141ANOTHER SUDDEN DEATH. Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 143, 18 June 1891, Page 12
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