Anderson/Robert

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Last name
Anderson
First name
Robert
  • young man aged 32/33
  • jumped from footway rail
  • after turning over and over in the air, he struck the water with his back and although his spine was injured managed to swim feebly until rescued by a launch
  • now in Sydney Hospital
  • Doctors fear his spine is broke.
  • Action has not been accounted for
  • a clerk employed by the Railway Commissioners who resides at Lakemba, Sydney
  • Police have not yet ascertained definitely whether it was accidental or attempt to commit suicide
  • Wife is at present staying with relatives at Parkes
Date of attempt
Newspaper
The Albany Advertiser, 30 May 1932, p. 1
Gender
Male
status
Died