FATALITY AT OHAKEA.
AIRCRAFTSMAN ELECEROCUTED As a result of coming into contact with the wireless transmitter at the Ohakea aerodrome on Saturday evening, Leading-Aircraftsman Alan Harris Hall, aged 25, was electrocuted, daath being instantaneous. His next-of-kin is Air F. H. Hall, of Awamoa, Oamaru, but deeoasod is said to come from the Wliangarei district. He was a wireless operator engaged at the transmitter station.
An inquest was opened bv the Coroner (Mr A. J. B. Sieeley, of Marton), and after evidence of identification had been given it was adjourned..
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 97, 24 March 1941, Page 6
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