NAPIER.
Tuesdayv About 5 on. Sunday afternoon thehouse of Mr Wood, Manager of the Bank of New Zealand, was struck with lightning. The electricfluid entered the building, making an opening m the roof and the side of the wall. It entered a room where two children were at tea, and struck a little girl, Mr Wood's daughter, on the foot and body; and Mr Wood's stepson on the chest, killing him instantly. The girl was only , slightly injured. Mr Wood was m the conservatory, and was knocked against the walTby the shock, but was not injured, though the paper on the wall was scorched^
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Manawatu Times, Volume II, Issue 22, 3 January 1877, Page 2
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104NAPIER. Manawatu Times, Volume II, Issue 22, 3 January 1877, Page 2
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