DREADFUL FATE
HELD AGAINST STEAM JET
Scalded by steam while pinned beneath. an overturned locomotive on tho railway line near Mahia at mid-day on July 215, Robson Maekwood, of Western Springs, Auckland, received injuries from which he died in. Auckland Ho spit eb R. Leigh; (cf (, Papakjufra,’ Maekwood's companion on the engine also scalded and bruised, but after receiving medical attention was able to proceed home. Maekwood was pinned by one arm beneath the engine, a donkey one geared to the wheels of a truck, which left thq rads and capsized, and from which a fierce jet of steam played over his face and chest. In spite of the risk of scalds, other pien on the line got close to Maekwood and dug him out from under the engine within a few minutes. deceased was 42 years of ago, married; and leaves a family of six, all under 10 years of age. * *" r '"
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Patea Mail, Volume LI, 25 July 1930, Page 3
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153DREADFUL FATE Patea Mail, Volume LI, 25 July 1930, Page 3
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