ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13435, 13 March 1907, Page 7

ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES

CHILD BADLY SCALDED.

* A little girl named Irene Hickman, 11 years of ago, met with a most painful accident at Rotorua on Saturday evening resulting in her feet and lefa being scalded to v the knees—the right leg very badly. The accident occurred on the flat below Ohinemtitii, on the left of the roadtoNgongotaha, which abounds in boiling water and mud holes. The child, who "was accompanied by her mother and a lady friend', "attempted to cross a tiny stream, over which some Maori children had just preceded her safely, when the crust of the earth gave way and she sank up to the knee." in what appears to have been a boiling quicksand. Fortunately the child had sufficient presence of mind to sit down, otherwise the accident might have been of a much more serious character Little Miss Hickman was released from her perilous position, and carried by some Maoris to the omnibus stand at Lake House, from whence she was taken to Rotorua, where her injuries were attended to by Dr. McLaughlin. Mrs. Hickman, an English lady, at present residing in Sydney, greatly appreciated the kindness of the Maoris, who were unremitting in their attentions to the- suffering child. The child was brought down by the mother by yesterday's express, and placed Under medical care in Auckland. It will probably be six weeks before she i.s able to walk again. ' OLD AGE PENSIONER'S SUDDEN DEATH. An old age pensioner named Mrs. Margaret O'Sullivan died somewhat suddenly at her apartments, Portland Road. Parnel), yesterday afternoon. Mrs. O'Sullivan rented a room from Mrs. Simpson, who resided in the same house. At four o'clock yesterday morning Mrs. Simpson heard Mrs. O'Snllivan vomiting, and when she (Mrs. Simpson) arose, two hoursj'later, she made the old lady a cup of tea. At eight o'clock Mrs, Kavangah, who also lived in the house, went to see Mrs. O'Snllivan. and on the latter' suggestion procured some brandy. i'lie deceased partook of this, and said that she felt better. Mrs. Kavanagh saw her again at one o'clock, when she again stated that she felt a little better, but on Mrs. Kavanagh going into the room at five o'clock she found Mm. O'Sullivan lying lifeless across her bed. Dr. Ferguson was summoned, but upon arrival could only pronounce life to be extinct.

An inquest will be held before Mr. T. Greshara, coroner, at the Exchange Hotel, Parnell, at ten o'clock this morning.

THROWN FROM A HORSE.

MAN'S SKULL FRACTURED. [»T TELEGRAPH. —OWN' CORRESPONDENT.] Gisbornr, Tuesday. A man named Thomas Phillips, whilst riding from Ormond to Te Karaka on Sunday, attempted to jump ovei a gate on horseback. The animal struck the gate and crashed through it, splitting it in the centre. Phillips was thrown heavily to the ground, and sustained a fracture of the base of the skull. He has been in an unconscious state since the accident, and was removed to the hospital yesterday. The doctors hold out no hope of his recovery., .

~.«.,.,. An unfortunate accident befel Mr. Titrell at Hamilton -last Friday. While taking part in a cycling rail, in company with a number of ladies and gentlemen, he had the misfortune to be thrown from his ijp bicycle. In the fall his left hand was severely injured, and Mr. Tirrell will be unable to follow his usual employment for ?;. some time to come. .

The occupants of a small sailing boat had an unpleasant time yesterday morning at Onehunga. They were sailing close to the Mangere Bridge, and! the little vessel, not going round; quick enough, fouled the bridge. For a time the boat appeared in danger, but Mr. E. Frost went out in his oil launch and towed her off without, mishap.

A gumdigger named Nichollas Omesha, net with an accident at Mauku'on MonJay. He was riding on a waggon and fell off, sustaining injuries to his right shoulder and right arm. Omesha was admitted to the Auckland Hospital yesterday.

A Chinese cook, named Charlie Soley, employed at the Market Hotel, was admitted to the hospital yesterday afternoon, suffering from injuries to his eyes. It is alleged that Soley had some trouble with the kitchen boy, who knocked him down, causing the injuries as already stated.