ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS.
DEVtE FROM GASTRO ENTERITIS AiaGkSancf, April 14. John O'Grady, a single man, aged 68 years of age, died in the public hospital while on remand on a charge of drunkennes at Pukekohe. Evidence at the inquest, showed that deceased was ill when admitted to Mount Eden Prison, and he stated that he had been drinking swamp water. The verdict, in accordance with'the medical evidence, was death from gastro' enteritis. ' f FALL DOWN~A SHIP'S HOLD. Napi^s April 14. This morning Mr F. W. Fenv/ick, of Napier, son of Mr John Fen wick, stevedore, fell down the hold of the steamer Niwaru, a distance of about 35 feet, and sustained severe injuries, thov.<'i- the o^act nature of these ca'.inot yet bo ascertained.—("Dominion" correspondent.)
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Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 14154, 17 April 1916, Page 7
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124ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 14154, 17 April 1916, Page 7
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