THE WAKATU RIFLE RANGE FATALITY.
(Per Press As&ooiatioai).
NELSON, September 12.
At tho inquest on Charles Mills, themarker, who was shot dead at the new:* rifle rango alt Wakatu, when the Mounted Rifles were firing last Saturday, thejury returned their verdict after midnight. . They found that deceased was - accidentally killed, and added a rider* thatr whilst not considering the con— structioai of the shelter pit and cover™ contributed to deceased s deathy in thebr •opinion-the construction was faulty^-, and the range should not be used agahfe until it was provided with better ap- -' plianoes and inspected and passed by *- re&ponsibia military expert. Furtherthat all ranges should be so inspectealbeioro being used, and firing parties^ should havo better means of communicating with the marker than existed at this range. The funeral expenses of Mills will bepaid by tho Wakatu Mounted Rifles, ;A~' movement is also afoot to raise a funcfe. for his widow and orphans.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIX, Issue 12599, 13 September 1905, Page 5
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