SIR T. ANSON'S FATAL DIVE.
EVIDENCE AT THE INQUEST. Press Association—By Tel.—Copyright. LONDON. July S At the inquest into the river tragedy, by which Sir T. Anson and Mr Mitchell were drowned through tlio former diving off a launch, Miss Iris Tree and other witnesses testified that all were perfectly sober. Sir Terry Anson exhibited a, youthful vivacity. He was larking about, ''limbed upon and walked along tho awning rail, the captain compelling him to descend. Sir T. Anson then mounted a seat, dived, and swam towards the shore. Ho was heard shouting ' : Quickly, quickly,- and thereupon Mr Mitchell attempted ' to rescue him but both disappeared in the strong cm-rent.
The party on board included Lady Diana Manners, and Miss Nancy Cunard.
Counsel announced tliat Sir T. Anion's family was providing for MiMitchell's widow and child. The jury was satisfied that Sir T. Anson was sober.
The verdict was accidental death. Tho Coroner praised the outstanding heroism of Mr Mitchell and Count Benckendorff.
"Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services Press Association —By Tel.—Copyright. Received 5.25 p.m., July 9th. LONDON, July S.
Evidence was given at the Anson inquest that deceased was ilia life and soul of the party. He was a good swimmer and knew not fear. He had previously dived from a great height at Venice into the Grand Canal.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15394, 10 July 1914, Page 7
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