ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS
FATAL INJURIES.
A sad accident happened to a man named Thomas Jamieson yesterday about 7 p.m. which terminated fatally. Deceased, who was 28 years of age, and resided in King street, was employed on the Harbor Board's dredge 222. He and another man were in a boat attending to the lines, when the boat was crushed between the dredge and a pile. Deceased was caught, but his companion jumped clear. Jamieson was seen to be seriously injured, and was conveyed to the Hospital, where he died this morning. The flag over the Harbor Board offices was flying at half-mast to-day as a mark of respect to the deceased. An inquest will be held this afternoon. -Evening Star, 12/8/1915.
INQUESTS
DEATH OF THOMAS JAMIESON.
The inquest into the circumstances of the death of Thomas Jamieson was opened at the Hospital yesterday afternoon, before Mr H. Y. Widdowson, S.M. Deceased, who was employed on the dredge 222, died as the result of an accident which occurred while he and another man were in a boat attending to the lines of the dredge. The boat was crushed between the dredge and a pile, and the other man jumped clear, but deceased was caught and crushed.
Alexander Robertson, superintending engineer, Otago Harbor Board, gave evidence of identification. Deceased was a seaman on dredge 222, and a married man with two small children.
Dr Marshall, house surgeon at the Hospital, said deceased was admitted at about a quarter-past 7 on Wednesday night. On making examination of deceased, witness found a fractured left thigh, several abrasions on both legs, and a laceration on the left hand. There were also internal injuries. There was a moderate amount of hemorrhage, but the shock was very severe. Deceased was treated for shock, but he gradually sank and died. He was partly conscious, during half an hour before he died. The cause of death was shock, due to the injuries received. At this stage the Coroner adjourned the inquest till the 18th inst. -Evening Star, 13/8/1915.
IN MEMORIAM.
JAMIESON. — In loving memory of my dear son-in-law Thomas S. Jamieson, who was accidentally killed on Dredge 222 on August 11th, 1915. Rest, sweet rest. — Inserted by Margaret Smith.
JAMIESON. — In loving memory of my Dear husband, Thomas S. Jamieson, who was accidentally killed on Dredge 222 on August llth, 1915.
His cheery smile and pleasant way, Are a pleasure to recall;
But we will always have his picture, Hanging on the wall.
Inserted by his loving wife and daughters. -Evening Star, 11/8/1916.
IN MEMORIAM.
JAMIESON. — In loving remembrance of my dear husband, Thomas Jamieson, who was killed on dredge 222 on August 11, 1915; aged 28 years.
The fond remembrance of the past will always bring regret;
Until my heart shall cease to beat I never will forget. — Inserted by his loving wife and children. -Evening Star, 11/8/1917.
IN MEMORIAM.
JAMIESON. — In loving memory of tny dear husband, who was accidentally killed on dredge 222. August 11th, 1915; aged 28.
Time may heal the broken-hearted, Time may make the wound less sore;
But time can never stop the longing For the loved one gone before. -Evening Star, 10/8/1918.
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