ACCIDENTS.
At the inquest held yesterday on the body of the child Mary McDonald, whose death by drowning on Sunday was reported in yesterday's “Times," a verdict of accidentally drowned was returned. A rider was added to the verdict to tue effect that a gate should be erected on the Miramar wharf to prevent children gaining access thereto. PRESS ASSOCIATION. ■ INVERCARGILL. August 19. Yesterday evening Peter Dunn, one of the oldest and best known drivers on the Southland section, had an apoplectic seizure. The train was passing the cemetery when he pulled out his watch, gave the engine more steam, and immediately rolled off the seat. The fireman brought the train on to Ellis road, where he and the guard tried to bring Dunn round, but not seeing any improvement they came on to the main station. Dunn was taken home and passed a bad night; but has had conscious periods. DUNEDIN, August 19.
John O’Shannessy, a fisherman residing atr Moetaki, received such injuries by falling into a fire while in a fit that he died.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4439, 20 August 1901, Page 5
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