NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING
BOY SAVED BY A BROTHER,
Yesterday afternoon, two sons of Mr J, E. Alien (Public Trust manager at Nelson'. 770T3 fishing from tho wEarf, when one, Noel, aged five, was startled by the whistle of c, icc-omctivo. and , ;u>.eu lor ward into the low tido tho fail a considerable Janie j. aged 12‘ having vainly called for help, slipped off Ins sandals , .u.ed mo the harbour to save his brother, seizing him by the waist and getting him to-the wharf supports. A man descended and brought Noel to the deck of the wharf, and James made his way up by another xepe. being warmly praised for his brave acton by those about. Noel was taken to his heme hi Manuka-street by Mr A. Haase, who drives for Messrs Dodson and Son, and put to bed, Tmt was soon out and playing, being none the worse for his exleriencfl. James Allen leaunt to gwim in Hi Malta!, arid his aquatic abilities were yesterday of the utmost value.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIII, Issue 102, 1 May 1919, Page 4
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