Strongman Robert a Northland Relative
Hello - what a tragic end !!! to a busy life
FELL INTO FIRE
ELDERLY MAN'S DEATH
(By Telegraph—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, This Day. Fatal burns were suffered by Mr. Robert Strongman, aged 78, at Waiheke Island. He was burning rubbish and apparently fell into the fire when overcome by smoke. An ambulance launch was dispatched from the city, but Mr. Strongman died soon after assistance arrived.
source - Papers Past - 5th March - 1941
Till we meet again - regards - edmondsallan
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That's my great grandfather I have a copy of his death certificate ,plus all that info.He was my mother's father :Robert William Henry Strongman jnr's father.My granddad had come from my great granddad's 2nd wife.Also I have a b/w picture of Robert Strongman snr with his 1st wife & her family.
Hi - excellent joyce . Happy new year to you and family -Regards