REMARKABLE FORTITUDE.
MAN'S ARM BLOWN OFF. Lionel Kermode, aged 25, overseer of Yacamunda Station, Queensland, had one of his arms practically blown off by a gun exploding whilst he was on a. duck shooting expedition. He showed remarkable fortitude during his long journey to Rockhampton, where amputation at the shoulder was found necessary. . Kermode had been accompanied on his expedition by a party of ladies, and despite his injuries set out to drive his motor car back to the station. After two miles bad been covered the engine broke down, and the ladies walked the remaining eight miles for assistance, leaving Kermode in the car. Ambulance-bearer Whittington travelled 220 miles before reaching Rockhampton with the injured man, and went without sleep for 60 hours.
The first Japanese warship to visit Auckland was the Tsukuva, which arrived here over 40 years ago. A resident of Devonport, Mr. H. Fleming, got friendly with some of the oflicers of that vessel, and has still in his possession cards bearing the names of some of the sub-lieutenants and also a photograph It is the intention of Mr. -lemin»- to hand these momentoes over to the Japanese officers of the fleet that is now in Auckland. ,-
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Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 36, 12 February 1924, Page 7
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