Mr. Aspell, of the Eastern Hotel, had a. remarkable escape on Sunday, while motoring to Methven with Mrs. Aspell, two children, and a friend, stated a Christchurch message. Tn trying to make a turn, the front wheels got into some loose shingle, with the result that the car turned a double somersault. The first turn tore off the top of the sedan, and threw all the' occupants on to the road, with the exception of Mr, Aspell who remained in his seat the whole time. The family and visitor escaped with very minor bruises, but Mr. Aspell had to have four stitches put in the back of bis head, anti is .suffering from shook. '
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 29 June 1926, Page 4
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