THE AFFAIR ON THE AUSTRALIA.
THE INJURED MAN DYING. [by TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Friday. Wm. Henry Gerhard, who was knocked down the hold of the steamer Australia yesterday, is rapidly sinking, and it is doubtful whether he will live the night out. Detective Kirby proceeded to the Hospital this afternoon to take his depositions, but the sufferer was in too low a con dition to obtain anything additional from him,though he recognised the detectiro on his appearance. Later. It has been ascertained that Gerard's back is broken, and he is not expected to live till morning.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8360, 13 September 1890, Page 5
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