Struck by Shed Roof
P.W. EMPLOYEE INJURED ASHBURTON, May 10. A fractured pelvis and serious internal injuries were sustained by Osburne McQueen, an employee of the Public Works Department at Klondyke, headworks of the Rangitata water diversion scheme. Mr. McQueen was closing the door of a small galvanised iron storage she*! when the building was blown over by a north-west gale, the corner of the roof striking him. Mr. McQueen is married, aged 31, and resides at Christchurch. His condition is satisfactory.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 109, 11 May 1939, Page 5
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82Struck by Shed Roof Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 109, 11 May 1939, Page 5
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