News reached Alexandra yesterday of the death, which occurred at the Gold Coast, West Africa, on February 6th, of Mr Alex. Gunion, who was attacked and killed by natives. About three years ago deceased left Alexandra for the Gold Coast dredging field, and was employed as a dredge hand up to the time of his sad end. Deceased was a native of this district, and is the eldest son of Mrs Gunion, of Alexandra. -Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, 22/2/1911.
A Dunedin press message says that news has been received of the death of Mr. Alex Gunion, formerly of Alexandra, who was killed by the natives on the Gold Coast, West Africa. Deceased who was engaged by the Offin River Gold Estates Company, left Alexandra about three years ago, and filled the position of manager of one of the company's dredges. The deceased, who was 30 years of age, leaves a widow. -Nelson Evening Mail, 24/2/1911.
DEATHS
GUNION. — On February 6, 1911, at the Gold Coast, West Africa, Robert Alexander, the eldest and dearly-beloved son of the late Robert and Emily Gunion, of Alexandra; aged 30 years. (By cable.) -Otago Daily Times, 27/2/1911.
The 'Daily Times' records the death of Mr Alex. G union, formerly of Alexandra, who met his death, at the early age of 30 years, by being attacked and killed by natives at the Gold Coast, West Africa. Mr Gunion was the eldest son of the late Mr Robt. Gunion, and had been engaged by the Offen River Gold Estates Co. He left Alexandra about three years ago and after his arrival at the Gold Coast he was appointed manager of one of the Company's dredges. Deceased was well and popularly known throughout the goldfields and the news of his sad end came as a great shock to his relatives and friends. Deceased was a brother of Mr A. D. Gunion of the local bank. -Lake Wakatip Mail, 28/2/1911.
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