Kathleen Margaret McNeill, (1904-30/8/1905). "fell into a county water race"

Sad Drowning Fatality.

A sad drowning fatality occurred at Methven yesterday afternoon, Kathleen Margaret, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs McNeill, of the Methven Hotel, a child of 18 months old, being the victim. The child fell into a county water race running through the township, and was discovered shortly afterwards by her uncle submerged in the water flowing in the race. Medical aid was procured, but all attempts at recuscitation proved futile. Much sympathy is being extended to Mr and Mrs McNeil in their sad bereavement. An inquest was held at Methven to-day.  -Ashburton Guardian, 31/8/1905.

Inquest at Methven.

An inquest was hold at Methven yesterday evening by Mr Morgan, J.P., on Kathleen Margaret, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs McNiell, found drowned in a water race on Wednesday. The jury, of whom Mr Baker was foreman, brought in a verdict of accidentally drowned, and added a rider that the attention of the authorities be called to the necessity of fencing in the water race through the township of Methven to guard against such occurrences in future.  -Ashburton Giardian, 1/9/1905.

Methven Cemetery.