DEATHS
BARCLAY. — On July 23, 1920 (accidentally killed), Alexander Robert; beloved husband of Margaret Barclay, Orepuki; in his, fortieth year. -Otago Witness, 3/8/1920.
An inquest touching the death of Alexander Robert Barclay was held at the Court House, Orepuki (says the Advocate), on Saturday, July 24th, before Mr M. Crowther, J.P., Acting Coroner, and a jury of four: Messrs Fredrick Mayhew (foreman), James Barr Blank, F. Popham, and Albert Geddes.
Duncan McKenzie, (manager of the Southland Sawmilling Ch.’s Waimeamea mill, stated, that he knew deceased, who had been under his supervision for three years and two months during which period deceased had, acted as log trollyman. Deceased was always a careful and experienced man at his work. Witness had been speaking to deceased at about 11.30 a.m. on the 23rd, just as he was leaving for the bush for logs. From what witness could gather, deceased was loading the trolly, and was behind one log with a hook, the hook being fastened to a wire rope attached to the winch. William Shaw, assistant trollyman, was turning the winch, the log next to come down must have started on its own, through the first log shaking the bank. Witness’s opinion was that Barclay had seen the log coming, and tried to duck, but was not quick enough. The height of the bank is about 3ft 6in.
William Martin Shaw, assistant trollyman, gave evidence that on the 23rd July he was assisting deceased to load the trolly. He was working, the winch on the log, and was getting a strain on, at the same time deceased was putting in the hook to force it along the skids. Witness was about twenty feet from deceased, back on, and could not see his movements. When the trollyman wanted the winch to pull or let slack he called out to witness. Owing to the hook slipping, the rope came over the log, and witness called out, “the rope has come over the log, Sandy,” but got no reply. Witness called out again, but could not see deceased. He went over and found Barclay lying under the logs, and immediately called out to Jack Houlihan, engine driver, who was about a chain away. Before Houlihan arrived witness spoke to Barclay, but got no reply. Deceased was not quite dead:, but made no sign of any kind. Witness stated that he heard a log rolling down the skids, but thought it was the one Barclay was working on. He had been working with deceased about seven weeks, andl considered him a most capable man at his work.
The, jury returned the following verdict: Deceased, Alexander Robert Barclay, was accidentally killed by being crushed between two logs whilst employed at the Southland Sawmilling Company’s mill, Waimeamea, on July 23, 1920. -Western Star, 3/8/1920.
IN MEMORIAM.
BARCLAY. — In loving memory of Alexander Robert, beloved husband of Margaret Barclay, accidentally killed at Orepuki, July 23, 1920.
He left his home in health and strength, no thought that death was near;
Death gave him no time to say good-bye, To those he loved so dear.
He was a husband dear, A father's love had he;
Loved by all who knew him here, A friend so kind and free.
— Inserted by his loving wife, sons, and daughters.
BARCLAY. — In loving memory of our dear brother Alex. (Ack), who was accidentally killed at Wainoamoa, Orepuki, on July 23, 1920.
— Inserted by his brothers. -Otago Daily Times, 31/7/1921.
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