N.G. Roadmaker Dead
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From Our Own Correspondent.
WAIT, July 5.
MR. C. L. G. HARSLETT, of the Public Works Department, who was respon sible for the conversion of mud tracks to good motor roads in this district, di-ed in hospital to-day, as a result of injuries received on June 22.
When he was travelling along the Edie Creek Road on the back of a motor truck a heavy boulder, loosened by natives cut ting firewood above the road, hurtled down the steep bank and, after striking a case of meat on board the lorry, hit Mr. Harslett in the small of the back.
He was taken to the European hospital, Wau, in a serious condition and suffering much pain.
A narrow escape was reported by Mr.
W. Hams, of Wau, whilst driving a motor car on the Bulolo Road*. A heavy land slide occurred as the vehicle was passing but, fortunately, only the car was damaged.