Thursday 8 August 2024

David Parry, (1884-3/5/1912). "a recent arrival"

FATALITY AT STOCKTON

A MINER CRUSHED TO DEATH

A man named David Parry, a married miner, and a recent arrival from Monmouthshire, Wales, was killed yesterday in Stockton Mine. His death was caused by a fall of stone and coal, according to a report. received by the police last night, his ribs and heart being severely crushed.

It is understood that Parry's relatives reside at Millerton.  -Evening Post, 3/5/1912.


Accidentally killed at Stockton mine. Native of Crumlin Wales. 
Gone from us but not forgotten, never shall Thy memory fade, 
sweetest thoughts shall ever linger, round the spot where thou art laid.
Waimangaroa Cemetery.  Photo from "Find a Grave."



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