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FATAL FALL OF EARTH.

EDGAR MURRAY'S DEATH THE CROWN INQUIRY. (By Tele_TiL_,n, —Press Associations WELLINGTON, this day. At the inquest on Edgar Murray who was fatally injured during excavating work at Island .Bay on Wednesday. Henry Levy Wolland, contractor, stated that Murray and two others were clearing earth from the face which had been blasted. A fall occurred and Murray was caught and his legs buried. A leg was broken and Murray died of his injuries. Other witnesses said the method used in work seemed to employees to be safeand usual. Mr. W. G. Riddell, S.M., acting as Coroner, said there had been some question about the method, but he did not propose to comment on that now. A verdict of death from shock due to injuries accidentally received during excavation work was returned by the coroner.

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Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 7, 9 January 1926, Page 9

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FATAL FALL OF EARTH. Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 7, 9 January 1926, Page 9

FATAL FALL OF EARTH. Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 7, 9 January 1926, Page 9

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