INVALID ARTIST KILLED
(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION ) WANGANUI, 25th June. . A distressing accident occurred to- - mght, resulting in the death of Mr A i ji,.known thr°ughout New Zeaiand as the. painter of pictures for Bird's art union. Deceased, who was an invalid, was being wheeled to the- Opera - House when a motor-car capsized his chair and killed him. Mr. Bird was a man of very fine character. Though only able to move his hands, he developed an artistic gift, and for a 'number oi years had painted pictures and run art umons in all quarters of the Dominion. Fainting was a laborious work', the - canvas having to be suspended above the artist s chair. Despite his handicap, Mr Bird was celebrated for his good humour and patience. The news of. his death caused a deal of regret. '
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Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 148, 26 June 1925, Page 12
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136INVALID ARTIST KILLED Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 148, 26 June 1925, Page 12
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