Death of Captain Fairchild.
(Per Press Association.)
Wellington, July 5. Flags on all the shipping ports end most of the public buildings were flying half-mast to-day on account of the death of Captain Fairchild.
THE INQUEST.
At the inquest on Capt. Fairchild, evidence was given that the pin of the shackle which was broken was sup posed to cany ten tons, and had actually lifted 3J tons. It had been in use three years, and was tested 4 weeks. A number of ironfoiinders agreed that the bolt was slightly hard, but beyond the sugges tion that the fraoture might have been caused by cold weather, could not explain its breaking, and considered the occurrence extraordinary, nor could it have been foreseen.
A verdict of "accidental death was returned.'
(BY TBLBGRAPH —OWN OOBREBPONDBKT,)
Auckland, July 5. Numerous flags were displayed at half-mast to-day in Auckland city and on the shipping at the wharves out of respect to the memory of the late Captain John Fairchild.
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Thames Star, Volume XXX, Issue 9113, 6 July 1898, Page 4
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