CHRISTCHURCH FATALITIES.
I j [United Pbbss Association.] | CHRISTCHURCH, Monday. ' At the inquest on John Ernest Woodrough, who was found in a. dying condition on the Dyer's Pass road on Saturday, the evidence of Mrs Woodrough was to the effect that- deceased, during ' the. past 18 years, had suffered from heart disease. The coroner recorded a verdict that deceased died from heart disease. At the inquest touching the death of Harriet Cook, who died oil Saturday j from the effects of injuries received by i falling from an electric tram car. on the 3rd inst., the evidence showed that the car was slowing down to stop, when deceased, who was 73 years of age, made a false step and fell off. She was rendered unconscious, and never regained consciousness. Her grand-daughteij who was behind her, was not clo?o enough to prevent her falling. A verdict was recorded that deceased died from injuries received from falling off a tram in motion. I
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLIII, Issue XLIII, 8 June 1909, Page 4
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160CHRISTCHURCH FATALITIES. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLIII, Issue XLIII, 8 June 1909, Page 4
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