SIR CHARLES SKERRETT
BOTH LEGS AMPUTATED. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, October 11. Early in the year the Chief Justice (Sir Charles Skerrett), acting on medical advice, entered the Bowen street Private Hospital, where it was found necessary to amputate one of his legs in an endeavour to prevent the trouble from which he was suffering, extending further. His Honour made a remarkably quick recovery from the effects of the severe operation and it was hoped that he would soon be able to take his place again on the Supreme Court Bench. Unfortunately it was found that the trouble had affected the other leg, making its amputation necessary. The operation was performed at the Bowen street Private Hospital by Sir Donald McGavin, who stated late to-night that Sir Charles’ condition was satisfactory.
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Southland Times, Issue 20614, 12 October 1928, Page 8
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132SIR CHARLES SKERRETT Southland Times, Issue 20614, 12 October 1928, Page 8
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