A deplorable accident occurred on Thursday morning at ten o’clock, whereby a bushman, Mr Joseph Armstrong, lost his life while engaged in falling timber for the Waimoamea mill. A tree in descent struck a kamahi, breaking off a limb which sprang with terrific force backward, striking the unfortunate man on the head breaking his neck; death being instantaneous. Mr Armstrong was a married man and leaves a widow and two young children, which adds to the distress of the sad accident. An inquest was held on Friday, before G. Cruickshank, Esq., Coroner. Evidence was given by Martin Cash, Denis Whelan, and Wm. Stott, manager of the mill at Waimoamea. A verdict was returned in accordance with evidence given — That Joseph William Armstrong was accidentally killed by a falling branch while bush falling at Waimoamea. -Western Star, 3/10/1911.
THANKS. — Mrs Joseph Armstrong and Relatives. Orepuki, desire to Thank very sincerely the Orepuki Athletic Society, the Sawmill Workers' Union, Mr Armstrong's Workmates, and all kind Friends who have shown in any way expressions of sympathy in their sad bereavement. -Otago Daily Times, 14/10/1911.
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