A TRAGIC DEATH.
_^ — . — A STOICAL BUSHFELLER. [Pjeu Psess Association.] GISBORNE, March 24. ! The man killed in the Whatatulu district was named Robert Bay ley, of Havelock, Hawke's Bay. He was cutting^, totara tree, which sprang bask on him, pinning him to the ground. Bis mates had to dig him out with a spade. They carried him on a stretcher thirteen miles. He was, very cheerful during the early part of tbe journey, but died on the way, after showing remarkable stoicism. The calf of his leg was torn off, and he sustained severe internal injuries.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 7360, 24 March 1902, Page 3
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95A TRAGIC DEATH. Star (Christchurch), Issue 7360, 24 March 1902, Page 3
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