Biography

Also known as James Cossi.

The deceased died of a tetanus infection after the amputation of two toes in an operation following a fall of rock at the Sons of Gwalia Gold Mine, Leonora.

At the Coronial Inquiry, after hearing all evidence, the jury returned the following verdict: "We find that Giacomo Cossi died at the Leonora District Hospital on the 17th day of September, 1925, from tetanus resulting from an injury to his right foot caused by a piece of rock, which he was barring down at the No 19 level of the Sons of Gwalia Mine on the 4th September, 1925, accidentally falling on him. No blame being attachable to anyone." The jury added the following rider : "We also desire to commend Messrs Bewick Moreing and Co for their promptitude in forwarding serum through by special car for deceased."

The late Mr. Cossi arrived at Broken Hill in about 1899. Towards the close of the war he was taken by the Italian Consul for service in Italy. On his return to Broken Hill, he was unable to pass the medical examination for employment on the mines and then left for Western Australia.

He left a widow, two sons and a daughter.