TRAGIC DEATH
AT SALVATION AR_CY_rE_TrNG. CHAIRMAN EXPIRES SUDDENTA". (By- Telegraph.—Own -Correspondent.) . NEW PLYMOUTH", this day. ' The sudden death of an old settler (Mr. George Collingwood) occurred tonight at Stratford under tragically sad circumstances. Air. Coftiogwood was presiding at a function at the Salvation Army barracks. He had marto a short speech, and only a v_y-short _mc had elapsed, when he -was. seen to- fall back in his chair. Help iwas immediately forthcoming, abut death had occurred in a moment, in the ■presence of a startled and shocked audience, of which Mrs. CoHingwood was a member. Tlie proceedings were abruptly terminated. Mr. Collingwood, who was 70 years of age, leaves a widow and grown-up;-family.
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Auckland Star, Volume XLV, Issue 155, 1 July 1914, Page 5
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