RESCUE FROM RIVER.
Per Press Association. HAMILTON, Sept 27, Only the prompt action of a passerby in jumping into the river fully clothed saved a Hamilton borough employee, Mr L. Reid, aged 35, married, of Piaeroa, from being drowned this morning. Mr Reid v was engaged on painting the traffic bridge when he overbalanced and fell from a height of 50ft. He was unable to swim and was halt-unconscious from his fall.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 257, 27 September 1940, Page 7
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72RESCUE FROM RIVER. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 257, 27 September 1940, Page 7
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