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"A PATHETIC CASE. Tr§st J.met*tin*. k November 28. Pathetic evidence was given at the inquest on this afternoon. Deceased, who was an old and wellknown resident, had for some time given way to drink, as the result of which he lost a good tailoring business. His wife on Monday obtained a separation order, which apparently broke *s heart, as he was very fond of his wife and family. The wife, who is of a nervous disposition and a long sufferer from illness, was also fond of her husband, but her health forbade continued worry. went to a police sergeant and begged him to urge his wife to hold on till June next, when, if Prohibition were carried, he thought they could Hv« together happily. The wife, however> went on with the separation order, and on his way from the court, bought a poisofi, which he took after reaching home. Before taking the fatal step, he wrote a pathetic note to his wife, saying that he could not live without her, and acknowledging that his weakness waa tbe cause of all the trouble. He coneluded: "Good-bye. Will meet you all in Heaven.'* A second letter, also to hit wife, timed 12.36 p.m, half an hour before he was found dead, ran: "I hop* Prohibition will be carried. My will is just the same for you, as my love was. I cannot live without you and the children. (Signed) Daddy." Directions regarding his funeral were also given, inetadlng a reqnest that a postcard portrait of bis wife should be put in the ooffln. The verdict was that committed suicide during a period of mental stoprMsica* Do you realise that if you vote Continuance or State Purchase ijyoa are directly responsible for such cases as this, fortheModer' you that: — "Every Vote for State Control counts against Prohibition "

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Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17631, 7 December 1922, Page 2

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Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17631, 7 December 1922, Page 2

Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17631, 7 December 1922, Page 2

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