RAILWAY INSPECTOR KILLED.
A fatal incident (says a Press Association message) occurred near Waikuru (on the North Island Main Trunk line) last night. George Forsyth, inspector of the railway line, was riding on a ballast engine, when a sudden lurch threw him out, a wheel passing over his left leg, and practically severing the limb. A special train brought the injured man to Taihape, but he died at midnight. The deceased was a son of Mr J. Forsyth, of Grange street, Dunedin. -Evening Star, 24/5/1907.
Quite a gloom was cast over Paeroa last night when it became known that Mr. George Forsyth had lost his life at Taihape while following his occupation on the Main Trunk line. Mr. Forsyth was for many years stationed at Paeroa, where he was greatly respected as a citizen and friend. He took a keen interest in true sport, and was one of the originators of the Paeroa Rugby Union; he was also a right-hand supporter of the fire brigade. -Waihi Daily Telegraph, 25/5/1907.
TAIHAPE NOTES.
(From Our Own Correspondent). An inquest was held on Saturday morning last touching on the death of one George Forsyth, an overseer in the Public Works Department, who, on returning from work on an engine to Waiouru, got his leg caught in a cutting, and was dragged off, a truck running over him and breaking both legs. The deceased lived only about six hours after the accident. He was very popular, both among the officers and men. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death. The body was taken to Dunedin, where his people reside, for interment. -Wanganui Chronicle, 30/5/1907.
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