DIVING FATALITY.
YOUNG MAN STRIKES TIJE BOTTOM. f PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Wellington. Jan. 9. Albert Chapman Monkhouse, aged 18. dived from Petone wharf from a height of 8 feet on Saturday afternoon into water which at the 1 spot was only 4 feet deep. He was observed by comnanions in a standing position, but with face aid hands m tin* water. He was pulled out of the* water, when *it w i-i d<sro'< cred that he could not u •' his arms or legs. He vas lon ov-d In the hospital v. i ere he di'-d yesterday afternoon. It is supposed he injured i-i? r *<k when be struck the bottom.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume I, Issue 22, 9 January 1911, Page 1
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