Young Woman’S Tragic Death
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Suva, Jan. 31.
fTUiE death of Mrs. Annie Groom, wife X of Mr. John Groom, of Suva, oc curred in tragic circumstances on January 29.
Depressed by the recent death of her two-months-old son, Mrs. Groom, who was only 26, (poured petrol over her clothing and then struck a match. She was rushed to hospital, but succumbed to severe burns and shock.
Besides her husband (a cousin of Mr.
Edgar Groom, whose death at Vila was reported this month) Mrs. Groom leaves a two-year-old daughter.