Death of Walter CANNON

.A sad fatal accident occurred last night, resulting in the death of Walter, second son of Mr. John Channon, J.P.

The decease, who was 14 years old, was repairing a swimming-hole at Surface Hill, a mile and a half from town. He was on horseback, accompanied by a mate, John Thornton, who rode behind deceased.

When within 60 yards only of the bathing hole, on the level ground, the animal fell, and turning completely over struck the lad's head and body with his hip and hind quarter.

Master Thornton was unhurt. Mr. Channon, with Dr. Lyttleton, soon arrived, and the unfortunate lad, who was bleeding profusely from the ears and mouth, was conveyed home but died in two hours.

Mrs. Channon was absent on a visit to her parents at Middle Adelong, nine miles away at the time.

The deceased was a general favourite, and a promising lad. - (Ref- The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954)(about) Previous issue Friday 10 February 1893). <

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