A case of sudden and most unexpected death has just occurred at Maungatua. Mrs W. Heenan, quite a young and, to all appearance, strong, healthy person, dropped down suddenly on Saturday evening. 21st February and her husband, on being called in from the stockyard, raised her head, and she was just able to ask for water, which were the last words she spoke. Dr McBrearty, of Outram, was sent for, but by the time he arrived the poor young woman (aged 25) had breathed her last. This sad case has cast a gloom over the district, for Mrs Heenan was universally liked and respected by all who knew her, and a very large number of settlers attended the funeral, although at great inconvenience to themselves during the present busy season. No inquest was considered necessary, Dr McBrearty being fully satisfied as to the cause of her death. She leaves a husband and five young children. -Bruce Herald, 10/3/1869.
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