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Connolly/William

Last name
Connolly
First name
William James
  • aged 60 years
  • climbed railing on western side of bridge and jumped 180 feet into the water
  • struck the water feet first and was rescued by a member of the ferry company's staff with a boat hook
  • among the papers found in his pocket was a military discharge in his name
  • neck and spine were injured and died an hour after being admitted to hospital
Date of attempt
Newspaper
Western Argus, 27 September 1932, p. 27
Gender
Male
status
Died