TWO BOYS DROWNED
LAUNCH CATCHES FIRE TRAGEDY IN A RJ\'ER SYDNEY, Oct. 29. Two buy*3 were drowned in the Hawkesbury River w hile they were attempting to struggle ashore after their launch had burst into flames. Bentley Mitchell, aged 14, lost his life in a gallant attempt to save his companion. Frederick Stevens, aged 13. The third occupant of the boat, Darcy Stevens, aged JB, brother of Frederick, was saved.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 257, 30 October 1934, Page 5
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