DEATH IN HOSPITAL
Sequel To Strike Fracas?
VOLUNTEER TRAMWAYMEN
POLICE ACTION LIKELY
(Per Press Association)
CHRISTCHURCH, This Day.
,'William Henry Lang (38) married, died in hospital on Saturday. He was a volunteer tramway worker during the recent strike, and was admitted to hospital last week, suffering from injury, which, it is alleged he suffered during a fracas at Lancaster Park on May 7.
A post-mortem examination was ordered at the inquest held on Saturday and police action will depend on the finding./
Police reports say that Lang received a severe blow on the nose and inflammation set in.
Meanwhile inquiries are being made.
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Waipukurau Press, Volume XXVIII, Issue 132, 30 May 1932, Page 5
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