THE LATE MISS TURNBULL.

Colonist, Volume LIII, Issue 13020, 8 February 1911, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE LATE MISS TURNBULL.

DEATH. FROM EXPOSURE,

(From "The Colonist," Jar. 20.) In connection with the death of Miss Turnbull, of New Plymouth, who was found in a paddock on the Smart road, in a helpless condition, as the result of her exposure for two of the coldest nights experienced in Taranaki for some time, and who subsequently died from pneumonia without having regained consciousness, the "Daily News" states that Miss Turnbull arrived in Fitzroy on Thursday morning for the purpose of visiting friends, who all appear to have been out when she called. She then went as far as Waiwaikaiho river, which she crossed. She informed a Maori that sho wished to visit Jackson's, on Smart road, and later she was seen to enter Jackson's drive, and close the gate. This was about 1 p.m. on Thursday, but from that time until Saturday at 5 p.m., when she was found, no authentic information can be given as regards anyone having seen her. A farmer (Mr Locke) stated that while milking on Friday morning he saw a woman at the end of one, of his paddocks, but as he did not know anyone was missing lie did not bother about the matter, until ho heard about the disappearance. Thinking the woman ho saw might be the missing person he made search, and found tracks, which led towards the gullies and high ground between Smart's road and the Waiwaikaiho river. Search parties were organised, comprising the polico, Boy Scouts, members of the Taranaki Rifles, cricketers, and others, and about five o'clock the young woman was found by Private Coleman, of the Taranaki Rifles, in a deep gully, not more than half a mile from Mr Jackson's gate. The unfortunate girl gave no sign of consciousness except for a gentle moan now and ngain when moved. She was brought into her mother's residence, where she died about midnight. Miss Turnbull had bruises on her forehead and hands, but when found was fully dressed, except for hat. tie, and collar, which were alongside of her.