The catastrophe at Miramar At about 3:30pm on 6 June 1910, a mass of earth without the slightest warning came down upon two men who were working in the drive…
Tag: Accident
James Doxy Burtinshaw
Accidentally killed February 1904. Erected by his shipmates. This charming headstone caught our eye. Who can walk past “accidentally killed” and not wonder? According to newspaper reports, James (aged 19)…
Last Post
“LAST POST” AT FRIDAY’S FUNERAL.—BugIer blowing the “Last Post,” the Legion of Frontiersmen standing at attention, outside the Crematorium at Karori Cemetery on Friday afternoon at the funeral of Messrs….
An Accident At The Wharf
Killed coming alongside AN ACCIDENT AT THE WHARF. A MAN KILLED. Mr H. W. Robinson, District Coroner, held an inquest at the Hospital yesterday afternoon on the body of Neil…