ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS.
A .FATAL FALL. Press Association- Telegram. AUCKLAND, October 8. Frank Alley, a waterside worker, aged 50 years, was removing hatches on an oversea steamer when hp fell down the hold, 40 feet, and died almost immediately. SUDDEN DEATH. WELLINGTON, October 8. Mr. J. Thompson, manager of Pearce’s boot shop in Newtown, died suddenly yesterday morning, shortly after opening his premises. He left home about 8 o’clock, and an hour or so later a passer-by Saw him sitting in the shop apparently in a helpless condition. A doctor, on arrival, found that Mr Thompson was dead. DEATH UNDER ANAESTHETIC. WELLINGTON, October 8. Miss Margaret Hendry, died-in hospital this morning while undergoing an anaesthetic previous to under-o-oiim an operation. An inquest will he held. ‘ _____ GROCER'S ORDER TAKERDROPS DEAD, WELLINGTON, October S. A. grocer named George Waite, 43*years of age, dropped dead to-day when taking orders at a customci s house. Prompt ■ Settlement on tlie Spot Fair treatment from the Standard. Insurance Company, Ltd. —C. G. Bloore, Agent, Fire, Marine, Accident.—Advt.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4995, 9 October 1918, Page 2
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171ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4995, 9 October 1918, Page 2
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