TIRED OF LIFE.
BUT THOUGHT OF HIS FRIENDS [By Electric Cable—Copyright.] [Aust. and N.Z. Cable Association.] (Received Monday, 7 p.m.) BRUSSELLS, Sept. 30. Francois Boeckaert, aged 54, being tired of life, went to a neighbours house and hanged himself. He left a note stating his intentions and his reason for requesting " no flowers " ai the funeral, adding thoughtfully: " There is a barrel of beer at my house for the refreshment of mourners."
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Manawatu Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 2762, 2 October 1923, Page 5
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72TIRED OF LIFE. Manawatu Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 2762, 2 October 1923, Page 5
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