Bannockburn.
(Lake County Press correspondent). Tuesday,. February 22. A sad accident happened here yesterday, Robert Woodhouse, son of Mrs Woodhouse, Carrick Range Hotel, while at work in his claim, was killed by a fall of dirt. His brother was down the tail race, and on returning to the paddock noticed the fall. He at once gave the alarm, and after about five hours work the body was recovered. Death must have been instantaneous. The face was about 20ft high and full of large stones. Much sympathy is felt here for his mother and relatives. Bob was a fellow that was well liked here. One and all always had a good word about him. He was a member of the Football Club, and was considered the teams best forward. It seems hard for a young man of 24 years of age to be cut out, but such is the uncertainty of life. The funeral will take place to-morrow. -Lake County Press, 25/2/1897.
Cromwell New Cemetery.
No comments:
Post a Comment