DROWNING ACCIDENT.
NELSON, this day.
A drowning fatality occurred at the Buller, causing the death of Thomas Freeman, dredge contractor, is reported. It was due to the capsize of a boat with three men. Two hung on to a rope. Freeman nearly swam to the bank through rough water, but sank exhausted on reaching smooth water.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4, 5 January 1903, Page 8
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