The Tumut and Adelong Times 18 Oct 1927
UDDEN DEATH OF MR. H. C. WEBB News was received in Tumut on Friday last that Mr. Henry Churchill Webb, of Micalong, had died suddenly at his home, and Dr. Clouston and Coroner R. L. Blakeney on Saturday proceeded to the residence to hold an inquest. The evidence given at the coronial inquiry shows how deceased died.
THE INQUEST Anne May Webb, single, residing with her father, deceased, at Micalong, deposed that about 9 p.m. on Friday deceased complained of severe pain in the chest, and said he would go to bed early, as he felt tired. He took a candle and went to his room. Almost immediately he came out of the bedroom, went outside and vomited. He returned to the kitchen and sat by the fire for a few minutes. Asked him if he was still in pain and he said "Yes," it affected his left arm. Thought this strange. Asked him if I could get him anything to drink, and he replied by asking if I thought it would do him any good? These were the last words he spoke. A few seconds later he fell from his seat to the floor. Think he expired instantly. Then went for assistance and Mr. G. Quirk and Mr. T. Hilly returned with me. Deceased was 71 years of age last March. His health had always been good and he never complained. Deceased has money in the Bank of New South Wales, Tumut Branch, but I do not know the amount. He has about six head of horses, no sheep or cattle. The property on which he resided is a homestead block. Jerome Patrick' Quirk, residing at Bombowlee, deposed that he was awakened by Miss Webb calling out. Immediately got out of bed, when Miss Webb said she thought her father was dead. Went to the house, about ¾-mile away, and saw deceased's body in front of the fireplace, with a pillow under his head. Saw that he was dead. Assisted to carry his body into another room and undressed and put on his pyjamas. Knew deceased very well. Never heard him complain of being unwell. Dr. T. B. Clouston, of Tumut, examined the body of deceased, a well nourished man of about 70 years, showing no marks of external violence. After hearing the evidence of his daughter I am of the opinion that death was due to angina pectoris. The Coroner returned a verdict that death was due to natural causes. Deceased's wife died about 12 months ago. The deceased leaves two brothers (James of Califat, and Thomas of Tumut), four daughters (Mrs. R. Eggleton [sic his sister not his daughter] of Bombowlee, Mrs. Miller of The Hunter, Mrs. Alan Margules of Tomorroma and Miss Annie), and one son (Harry). |
