VERDICT OF ACCIDENTAL ELECTROCUTION
By Telegraph—Press Association.
Auckland, August 19.
A verdict, that death was due to accidental electrocution was given by the coroner, Mr. F. K. Hunt, to-day, concerning the death of Wilfred Nelson Bright, aged 44. a carpenter employed by the Auckland Electric Power Board, whije working at a kiosk on July
Mr. Hunt said he was satisfied that, the official in charge of the carpenters had done all he could to ensure that the kiosk was safe for the men Io work. “It is needless for me to point out that something more is required in cases like this when inquiries are made as to whether a place is safe or not as regards electricity than a mere ‘Yes.’” said, the coroner.
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Dominion, Volume 31, Issue 278, 20 August 1938, Page 18
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